The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, August 02, 2005 at 7:00PM. Chairperson Mary Makley Wolff called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Jeremy Rands from the First Baptist Church of Milford 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 minutes from the July 19th and July 23rd Board meetings. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Commissioner advising an informational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 30, 2005 from 6:00PM to 7:00PM at the Leming House to discuss and review the proposed sewer plans for the Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill and Eagle Ridge Sewer Assessment Project.
Mr. Ferry read a letter addressed to Mr. David Duckworth, Miami Township Administrator from Daniel S. and Stephen C. Lumley. The letter expressed appreciation for the Miami Township Fire and Police departments.
Mr. Humphrey gave the second reading of RESOLUTION 2005-30 amending the Miami
Township Property Maintenance Code. Mr. Tracy made a motion to adopt the
resolution. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted
"AYE."
The Resolution shall take effect on September 01, 2005.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 176 checks numbered 88954 through 89123 for the total amount of $434,078.29, plus payroll and payroll taxes for July 22, 2005 in the amount of $320,194.32. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Tracy made a motion to accept the resignations of Police Officer Savalas Kidd, effective August 19, 2005 and the voluntary resignation of Police Officer Matt Davis, effective July 25, 2005. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to promote Probationary Part-Time Fire Fighter 1/Paramedic Matthew Todd to Probationary Fire Fighter 2/Paramedic, effective July 31, 2005 at a pay rate of $13.41 per hour. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to rescind the contract with Civil and Environmental Consultants. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Tracy made a motion to approve the contract with MES (Martin Environmental Service, Inc.) for the removal of asbestos tile and mastic from the 6101 building at a cost of $3,862.00 and authorize Mr. Walt Fischer to sign the contract on behalf of the Board. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the contract with H.C. Nutting Company for air testing and visual inspection certificate for the 6101 building at a cost of $2,370.00, and authorize Mr. Fischer to sign the contract on behalf of the Board. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve easements with U.S. Investments LTD and Mid America Tire Partnership for the fiber optics line connecting the McPicken Drive buildings to the 6101 Meijer Drive building. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the collective bargaining agreement with the FOP, lodge 112. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Police Chief Steve Bailey presented an update on the proposed safety service levy.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold a Special Meeting for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing on the Fire/EMS/Police or Safety Service Levy and any other business that may come before the Board on Monday, August 15, 2005 at 7:00PM at the Township hall. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
There were no public comments.
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Wolff adjourned
the meeting at 7:17 PM.
ATTEST: ________________________________________________________
Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
________________________________________________________
Mary Makley Wolff, Chairperson