The regularly scheduled meeting of the Miami Township Board of Trustees was held on Tuesday, December 19,1995 at 8:00 PM in the Miami Township Civic Center. Chairperson Ed Humphrey, Vice Chairperson Joe Uecker and member Jean Schmidt were in attendance. Chairperson Humphrey called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given. Miami Township Clerk, Eric Ferry called the roll.
Judge Shriver from Municipal Court swore into office, Joe Uecker, for a four year term as Miami Township Trustee. Judge Shriver swore into office, Eric Ferry, for a four year term as Miami Township Clerk.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 05,1995 meeting of the Board of Trustees. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Police Chief Steve Bailey presented a Certificate of Recognition to Lt. Daryl Poe, selected as the Employee of the Month for November 1995.
Chairperson Humphrey advised the Board, Due to a clerical error, notice of a Public Hearing to Regulate and Require the Registration of Adult Cabarets and a Public Hearing to Regulate and Require the Registration of Massage Establish-
ments did not appear as required by law. Therefore the Public Hearings need to be rescheduled. Jean Schmidt made a motion to re-adopt the resolution to hold a Public Hearing on Regulations of Massage Establishments during the regularly scheduled meetings of January 2nd and January 16th, 1996 at 8:30 PM. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Jean Schmidt made a motion to re-adopt the resolution to hold a Public hearing on the Regulations of Adult Cabarets during the regularly scheduled meeting of January 2nd and January 16,1996 at 8:30 PM. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Fire/EMS Chief Jim Whitworth presented the department report for November. Of special note; the Department received the Knox Boxes for the Senior's Knox Box Program (Key storage for emergency access). The Department was approached by Milford Dodge who offered to donate some money to act as a seed to purchase the Fire Safety House. Mr. Kim Sharp presented the Department with a $5000.00 check to get the fund started.
Chief Bailey presented the department report for November. Of special note; major crimes and property reports for the month decreased. The Computer Network project is on schedule.
Service Director, Walter Fischer presented the department report for November. Highlights include the Melody Lane ditching project with sub contractor is complete. Drive ways and seeding is scheduled for early spring. Also, the Lighting incentive program was completed.
Mr. Duckworth reported the Zoning Department report will be presented at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Mr. Ferry read a report from the Clermont County Commissioner's Journal #282 on the acceptance of a street into the Miami Township Public Road System. Fay Court...0.192 miles.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Planning Commission regarding Zoning Case 416 and Case 417. The Commission will review and take action on this matter at the regularly scheduled meeting, December 19, 1995.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Planning Commission regarding Woodcreek, Final Development Plan Review. The Planning Commission approved the final development plan contingent upon submittal of revised drawings that satisfactorily address and resolve all staff and agency comments, and contingent upon the developer rerouting the sidewalks away from the rear of parked vehicles.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from Clermont County Recorder, Carolyn Green. All zoning resolutions and amendments are to be filed in the Recorder's office on or before January 15,1996 pursuant to O.R.C. 317.081.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer extending an invitation to CDL operators and Trustees to attend an alcohol and drug training program December 21st at the County Administration Building 8:30AM TO 12:00AM.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont-2001 Annual Meeting Committee requesting the Trustees nominate an individual from the Township to be honored at the "Salute To Leaders" Award Reception on February 29,1996.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Milford Area Jaycees requesting the Trustees submit applications for outstanding citizens in the following categories; Outstanding Teacher/ Educator, Outstanding City/ County Employee,
Outstanding Young Citizen, Outstanding Citizen, Outstanding Senior Citizen,
Outstanding Community Service Volunteer and Outstanding Clergy. Letters of recommendation are to be submitted by January 05,1996.
Mr. Duckworth presented a recommendation from Chief Whitworth to purchase two E-One ambulances for a total amount of $197,360.00. Mr. Duckworth recommended the purchase of two ambulances at this time and that the purchases be made with a 5 year loan at 4.5 percent interest. Joe Uecker made a motion to accept the recommendation and to authorize the Administrator to enter into a contract with E-One Ambulance for the purchase of two All American Fire Equipment Company E-One Ambulances. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Jean Schmidt made a motion to pay the Township bills including checks number 58915 through 59072 for a total of $665,532.39. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Ferry advised the Board that Dues for 1996 for the Clermont County Township Association in the amount of $30.00 per member are now due. Jean Schmidt made a motion to pay the Clermont County Township Association Dues in the amount of $30 per member. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Jean Schmidt made a motion to have the Township pay the expenses incurred by the Trustees Ed Humphrey, Joe Uecker and Jean Schmidt, Clerk Eric Ferry and Township Administrator, David Duckworth in attending the Ohio Township Association Winter Conference. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Humphrey requested the Board set a public hearing for the Estates at Miami Trails Street Lighting District. Joe Uecker made a motion to set a Public Hearing for the Estates at Miami Trails Street Lighting District during the regular meeting to be held January 16,1996. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board adopt the Records Administration Police Accreditation Policy. Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt the Police Accreditation Policy regarding Records Administration. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Fischer advised the Board that it is once again time to set dates and locations for Miami Township's Christmas tree recycling project. Mr. Fischer recommended trees be accepted December 29th through January 14th at the North Station and at Buckwheat Park.
Mr. Duckworth presented a renewal contract for the 1996 PEAP services. Jean Schmidt made a motion to renew the PEAP contract for 1996. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Jean Schmidt made a motion to hold a special meeting on Thursday, December 28th at 11:00 AM in the Township Hall to consider the 1996 Temporary Appropriations and any other Township business that may come before the Board. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Jean Schmidt made a motion that David Duckworth be authorized to sign the closing documents on the purchase of the park property on Price Road. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mary Wolff of 1280 Blue Ridge Way spoke about the recent stop sign removal discussion. She suggested the use of a special elderly crossing sign in the areas where there might be a large number of elderly persons. The Trustees indicated this would be discrimination. All new signs are for pedestrian crossing with no reference to age. Mrs. Schmidt suggested a letter be drafted to Sam Bateman asking this type of sign be considered.
Tom Ferguson of 5928 Woods Point asked the Township Attorney, John Korfagen that in light of the Public Hearings on Adult Cabarets and Massage Establishments being postponed for two weeks, if a business of this type should open tomorrow, will it be allowed to operate? Mr. Korfagen answered they could open until the new resolutions went into effect. There is no grandfather clause for these two types of establishments.
Ed Pettyjohn of 924 Dundreath, Loveland advised the Board that he had moved into this community because of the deterioration of his previous location after adult entertainment business moved into the area.
Phil Burress of 1470 State Route 28, President of Citizens for Community Values advised the Board that 32,000 letters were mailed to every household of registered voters in Miami, Union, Goshen Townships and the city of Milford encouraging the support of Trustees and City Council against adult entertainment businesses in the area.
Tom Siberski of 6220 Shadow Hill Way asked if there was any news on the park projects. Mr. Duckworth advised there was no news at this time.
For the purpose of reorganization, Mr. Ferry took over as Chairman. Mr. Ferry asked for nomination for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Mr. Humphrey nominated Joe Uecker for Chairperson and Jean Schmidt for Vice-Chairperson. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Ed Humphrey made a motion to establish regular meeting nights for 1996 be on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Hall. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Joe Uecker made a motion to go into Executive Session to consider Personnel matter pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(1), to prepare for Collective Bargaining with FOP-OLD pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(4) and to discuss pending litigation pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(5). Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Jean Schmidt made a motion to come out of executive session. Joe Uecker
seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Humphrey adjourned the meeting at 11:30 PM.
ATTEST CLERK
CHAIRPERSON