The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, February 01, 2005 at 7:00PM. Chairperson Mary Makley Wolff called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Pastor Steve Caperton, of the Vineyard Church gave the invocation. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry, called the roll. Attending were Mary Makley Wolff, Edwin H. Humphrey and Ken Tracy. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the Board of Trustee meeting minutes from December 13th, 2004, January 5th, 2005 and January 18th, 2005. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Board of Commissioners inviting Township Trustees, Clerks and Administrators to attend a meeting on the current status and future of Ohio's Local Government and library Funds on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 6:00Pm at the Union Township Civic Center.
Maureen Wood, with the Urban Village Developers, explained the concept of the proposed "Eco-Village" at Grailville.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that Miami Township Law Director, John Korfhagen has not approved the credit card agreement with Fifth Third at this time.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 132 checks numbered 87315 to 87440 for the total amount of $640,700.63 plus payroll and payroll taxes for January 21, 2005 in the amount of $297,402.51. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Miami Township Administrator, Dave Duckworth recommended the Board promote Brenda Wilson to Full-Time Assistant Recreation Director, effective February 28, 2005, at an annual salary of $35,000.00. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant employment to Kenneth Crank for the position of Part-Time FF2/Medic, effective February 7, 2005 at a pay rate of $12.89 per hour. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2005-07 approving the advance of funds, dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to transfer $10,000.00 from the Police Fund-Other Expenses to the Police Fund-Training due to the temporary appropriations not being sufficient to cover expenses. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold a Special Meeting on March 01, 2005 at
5:00 PM to review the 2005 Budget and Appropriations and any other business that
may come before the Board. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all
voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to enter into an amended
Facility Usage contract with the Milford Exempted Village School District. Mr.
Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Tracy made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2005-08 declaring the pension pick-up for members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code, Section 742-7-14(B), dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Tracy made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2005-06 authorizing the Township Clerk to issue a Then and Now Certificate, dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board grant him authorization to sign the CALEA contract amendment. The Board tabled a decision on this matter until March 01, 2005.
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board grant him authorization to sign a contract with Transmat Corporation in the amount of $28,800.00 for the sign inventory and imaging project. We have received a Highway Safety Grant in the amount of $11,000.00 for this project. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to grant the request. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt REOLUTION 2005-09 authorizing the Township Administrator to enter into contracts for the procurement of entertainment for a concert at Miami Meadows Park July 09 and July 10, 2005, dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to cancel the February 15, 2005 Trustee meeting. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold a Public Hearing of Zoning Case 506, Brandicorp Development on March 1, 2005 during the regularly scheduled Trustee meeting. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board grant approval to send Lt. Glenn Bischof to the Firehouse Software Users Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, March 3-5, 2005 at a cost of $1,385.00. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve out-of-township travel as requested. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with proposed new Welcome to Miami Township signs.
Bill Knepp of 826 State Route 131 #33 invited the Board and all persons in
attendance to the Taste of the Arts, February 12th and 13th. Mr. Knepp suggested
the Board enact a parking fee at the parks for special events to help defray the
cost of operating the parks. He suggested the Township residents receive a
discount on the fee.
Mr. Knepp also suggested the Board change the name of the Township to The Miami
Township and he left a sample sign with Mr. Fischer.
There were no other public comments.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into Executive Session to prepare for and
review negotiations with public employees pursuant to section 121.22(G)(4) of
the Ohio Revised Code. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted
"AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mr. Tracy seconded
the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Wolff adjourned
the meeting at 8:20 PM.
ATTEST: __________________________________________________________
Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
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Mary Makley Wolff, Chairperson