The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at 7:00PM. Chairperson Mary Makley Wolff called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Milford Church of Christ Pastor, Joe Strunk gave the invocation. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Mary Makley Wolff, Edwin H. Humphrey and Joseph W. Uecker.
Miami Township Fire and EMS Chief, Jim Whitworth honored Dave Alderman with a plaque for 26 years of service to Miami Township. Mr. Alderman worked as a volunteer firefighter and part-time firefighter. The Trustees thanked Mr. Alderman for his dedication and service.
Chief Whitworth presented a check in the amount of $775.00 from Indiana Insurance for the Senior Home Safety Program. Indiana Insurance is a chartered property and casualty underwriter's society that donates money to worthy causes.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 16th, June 17th, June 26th and July 10th meetings. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Each department presented reports of activity for the month of June. Community Development Larry Fronk Community Relations Kim Laing Fire/EMS Department Chief Jim Whitworth Information Services Chris Snow Police Department Lt. Steve Rogers Recreation Beth Salazar Service Walt Fischer
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding the issuance of a new license to T E B D Ltd at 70 SR 126 in Miami Township. Permit number 87702200005. There were no objections to the license.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Carol S. Weinert. Ms. Weinert expressed her desire to have Miami Township change the Catch and Release policy at Miami Meadows Park to No Fishing. Chairperson Wolff stated she has spoken with Ms. Weinert, who lives in Batavia, about this issue.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 212 checks numbered 81604-81909 for a total amount of $428,732.14 plus payroll and payroll taxes for June 27th and July 11th in the amount of $457,202.30. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry presented the Board with the June 2003 Financial Fund Report. The Board members signed the report.
Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth recommended the Board grant conditional employment to Holly Souhrada and Keith Clonch for the position of Reserve Police Officer. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant employment to the following individuals: Tammie Dayas for the position of Full-Time Records Clerk for the Police Department at a pay rate of $13.00 per hour effective August 01, 2003. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Lana Clouse for the position of Recreation Counselor at a pay rate of $10.00 per hour, retroactive to June 23, 2003. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Samia Toufic for the position of Recreation Instructor at a pay rate of $15.00 per hour, effective July 15, 2003. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Linda Roberts for the position of Recreation Instructor at a pay rate of $15.00 per hour, effective July 15, 2003. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board remove Police Sergeant Ted Swain from probation effective July 01, 2003. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board remove Joann Ulrich, Part-Time Recreation Coordinator, from probation effective June 06, 2003 and increase the pay to $13.65 per hour. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board approve Out-Of-Township Travel for Dean Miracle, Steve Monterosso and Steve Wyan to attend the Spartan Chassis Class in Charlotte, Michigan, August 10-14, 2003. The estimated cost is $2,440.00. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2003-32 authorizing the abatement, control or removal of vegetation, garbage, refuse or debris at 5822 Mount Vernon Drive, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board schedule a Public Hearing for a proposed lighting district for Ashton Woods, Section 2. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold a Public Hearing for the proposed Ashton Woods, Section 2 lighting district on August 5, 2003 during the regular Board meeting. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2003-33 authorizing the Miami Township Police Department to apply for a grant through the DARE Grants Program and authorizing the Township Administrator to enter into agreement with the Ohio Attorney General's office, dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. William Knepp of 826 SR 131#33 announced that Meijer is going to try to hold a Christmas Parade again this year. The tentative date is Thursday, November 20, 2003. The alternate date is Tuesday, November 25, 2003. Mr. Humphrey made a motion that Miami Township Co-Sponsor with Meijer the Christmas Parade. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
There were no other comments.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to go into Executive Session to consider the employment of a Public Employee pursuant to section 121.22(G)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to direct Kim Laing to prepare a proclamation to honor Carl Hartman for his service as Clermont County Engineer. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Wolff adjourned the meeting at 8:40 PM.
ATTEST: ________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
________________________________________________________ Mary Makley Wolff, Chairperson