The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 7:00 Pm. Chairperson Edwin H. Humphrey called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Rev. Don Melton, of the First Baptist Church of Milford gave the invocation. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Edwin H. Humphrey, Joseph W. Uecker and Mary Makley Wolff. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the Board of Trustee October 05, 2004 meeting minutes. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Division of Liquor Control regarding a transfer of license from D Dan Inc dba Mr. DS Bar & Grill to M & H Bars LLC dba Mingles Bar & Grill. There were no objections.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Division of Liquor Control regarding a transfer of license from Kroger Limited Partnership LLP to Kroger Co. for the store at 1093 SR28 Bypass. There were no objections.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Board of Commissioners advising the Clermont County Sewer District will hold a public involvement meeting for the placement of a 2 million gallon elevated water tank on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at 5:30 PM at 2381 Clermont Center Drive, Batavia.
Monthly reports were presented to the Board by a representative from each
department.
Community Development Larry Fronk
Community Relations Tim Pennington
Finance Eric Ferry
Fire/EMS Jim Whitworth
Information Services Chris Snow
Police Steve Bailey
Recreation Krystin Thibodeau
Service Walt Fischer
Mr. Humphrey continued Zoning Case # 501. Mr. Fronk provided the Board with copies of the revised Chapters 10 and 11 of the Zoning Resolution as they relate to Conditional Uses in the Business Zoning Districts. He recommended the Board approve Case 501 as revised. Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt the recommendations pursuant to case 501 with the changes incorporated in the final draft. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Miami Township Administrator Dave Duckworth reported the Township Auction last Saturday was a success. The auction netted $11,495.75
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 192
checks numbered 86288 to 86475 for the total amount of $565,390.85, plus payroll
and payroll taxes for October 15, 2004 in the amount of $238,999.19. Mr. Uecker
seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board consider a final offer of employment for
Lauri RouseVertner for the position of Recreation Assistant, effective October
20, 2004 with a pay rate of $10.00 per hour. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve
the recommendation. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted
"AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board change PT FF2 Brian Mungan's employee status from probationary to regular part-time, effective October 10, 2004, with a corresponding pay increase to $13.35 per hour. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2004-39, amending Resolution 2001-01, dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board the Township is in receipt of a petition for the establishment of a street lighting district for Ashton Woods, Section 4. He requested the Board schedule a public hearing for this proposed lighting district on November 16, 2004 during the regularly scheduled Trustee meeting. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the request. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to change the November 02, 2004 meeting to November 03, 2004. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
There were no public comments.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to go into Executive Session to consider the purchase of property pursuant to Section 121.22(G)(2) of the Ohio Revised Code and to discuss pending or imminent Litigation pursuant to Section 121.22(G)(3) of the Ohio Revised Code. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to enter into a contract with Duke regarding the Frequency Marketing Building. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Humphrey
adjourned the meeting at 8:30PM.
ATTEST: ____________________________________________________
Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
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Edwin H. Humphrey, Chairperson