The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session, Tuesday, April 16,1996, 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic Center. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Joe Uecker opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the roll. In attendance were Chairperson Joe Uecker, Co-Chairperson, Jean Schmidt and member, Ed Humphrey.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 02,1996 Board of Trustees Meeting as presented. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Chairperson Uecker acknowledged a few of the Community Leaders and Special Guests, Municipal Court Judge, Jim Shriver, and representing the Clermont County Prosecuting Attorneys Office, Tim Rodenberg.
Chairperson Uecker turned the meeting over to Miami Township Police Chief, R. Steven Bailey for several special presentations. Chief Bailey presented a slide presentation the Police Department uses in conjunction with the DARE program. The presentation was created by Office Al Fatute.
Mr. Rick Bends of the Lebanon Police Department presented a plaque of recognition of the Miami Township Police Department receipt of Accreditation to Chief Bailey. A special award of recognition from Chief Bailey was presented to the entire Police Department for working together as a team to achieve the goal of accreditation. A special award was presented to Sgt. Michael Rossmann by Chief Bailey. Deacon James A Miller was sworn in as Chaplain of the Miami Township Police Department by Chief Bailey. The Employee for the Month of February, Detective Rob Heideman, was honored. Officers Swain and Schlie were honored as Employees for the Month of March. Officer Chad Gaffney and Officer Cheryl Miracle presented the winners of the DARE Card Contest with their awards. The Grand Prize winner of $200.00 was Tara Wilson. Chief Bailey presented Captain Bobby Rose, the leader of Police Explorer Post 426. Captain Rose presented an award to Lt. Cliff Rowland for his dedication and assistance in the formation and progress of Post 426.
Regina Theilman of 5592 Plum Run commended the Miami Township Police Department for their support of Explorer Post 426.
Paul Knepp of 1366 State Route 131 commented on the extensive work and dedication it took to achieve Accreditation. Mr. Knepp presented Chief Bailey and the Department with a plaque recognizing their dedication to this project.
Chairperson Uecker offered congratulations to the Police Chief and the Department for achieving Accreditation.
Jean Schmidt thanked the citizens of the Township for their support, passing levies, etc., which allowed the DARE project and the Accreditation projects to become reality.
Ed Humphrey stated he is extremely proud of the accomplishment of Accreditation by the Miami Township Police Department.
Miami Township Fire Chief, Jim Whitworth presented the Fire and EMS Department report for the month of March, 1996. Chief Whitworth reported nearly all computer equipment has been repaired due to the recent lightening damage. The Department has installed two more residential Knox Boxes and they have received donations for two more boxes.
Police Chief R. Steven Bailey presented the Police Department report for the month of March, 1996. He noted the number of crimes against property decreased for the second consecutive month. He reported that Cliff Rowland has resigned his post as Chief Advisor of the Explorer Post 426 and Office Jim Young has volunteered as the immediate replacement.
Miami Township Director, Walter Fischer presented the Service Department report for the month of March, 1996. Mr. Fischer reported the Service Departments of Goshen Township, Pierce Township, the City of Milford and our Department attended a Right of Way Training Program. Randy Huneck hosted the seminar with speakers from AT&T, OUPS and CG&E. He reported the final cost of snow and ice removal this season is $72,667.86.
The Zoning Department report for March, 1996 was presented by Gloria Condelles. The total receipts for the month were $12,000.20. New homes - 44 (a record for the month of March) Total new homes in 1996 are up by 36 over 1995 first quarter totals.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Planning Commission regarding Information Meetings for State of Ohio’s FY 1996 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. This meeting will be held Monday, April 22nd at 4:30 PM, 3rd floor hearing room at 101 East Main Street, Batavia. The CDBG application deadline is 4:00 PM May 20,1996.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Planning Commission regarding Zoning Case #419. They will review and take action of this case Tuesday, April 23,1996 at 7:00 PM.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the office of Clermont County Engineer, Carl G. Hartman regarding the Ohio Department of Transportation projects scheduled for 1996.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board, due to an error in the original Appropriations for 1996, he has prepared an Amended
Annual Appropriations resolution for their approval. Jean Schmidt made a motion to approve Resolution 96-17, Appropriations Amendment for 1996. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board, three (3) bids were received regarding the purchase of the Township’s $175,000.00 Ambulance Note Issue. They are;
NANE INTEREST RATE TOTAL INTEREST
National Bank and Trust 4.42771 % $21,003.50
Fifth Third Bank 4.74189 % 21,320.44
Star Bank 5.74000 % 29,297.92
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board authorize the sale of the Township’s $175,000.00 Ambulance Note Issue to the National Bank and Trust Company. Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt Resolution 96-18 to authorize the sale of the Township’s $175,000.00 Ambulance Note Issue to the National Bank and Trust Company. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth presented the Trustees with a Tax Abatement Resolution for Cintron Scale, Inc. The Board tentatively approved the abatement December 05,1995. The long delay is the due to Cintron Scale needing additional time to work out the design of the building. Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt Resolution 96-19 authorizing a tax abatement to Cintron Scale, Inc. and James A. Bradbury through the rural enterprise zone legislation. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Chairperson Uecker reminded the Board the Spring Clean Up will be held May 3rd and 4th, 1996.
Ed Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including warrants 59754 through 59920 for a total of $222,916.55. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Trustees that local governments participating in a Rural Enterprise Zone must appoint two (2) members to the Tax Incentive Review Council, pursuant to Section 5709 of the Ohio Revised Code. Mr. Duckworth stated he would be willing to serve on the council. Two other recommendations are Paul Knepp and Kevin Considine. He will have a recommendation for the Board at the May 07,1996 meeting.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board of the requirements in Section 153 of the Ohio Revised Code regarding the ranking of Park Engineering Design Consultants. Based on the ranking criteria, Mr. Duckworth recommended McGill Smith Punshon,Inc.
Mr. Duckworth requested authorization to enter into contract negotiations with McGill Smith Punshon,Inc. Ed Humphrey made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to enter into contract negotiations with McGill Smith Punshon, Inc. for engineering design services for the State Route 131 Park. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. George Mundhenk of 1010 Newberry Street spoke to the Board about a continuing problem he is having with the Castrucci Ford Dealership which boarders his property. Mr. Casturcci continues to direct car haulers and tractor trailer drivers to turn down Eastern Avenue into the back of his lot for vehicle deliveries. Eastern Avenue is only 16 feet wide, thus not wide enough to for the drivers to maneuver their trucks, resulting in mail boxes being ripped out of the ground and smashed, brick retaining walls being smashed and heavy damage to Mr. Mundhenk’s front yard. The Trustees took the complaint under advisement for review.
Mr. Bob Rose a Police Explorer came forward to express appreciation to the Trustees for their support of the Explorer program, especially the ride along program.
Jean Schmidt advised the Board and residents that there will be a very important meeting at the Union Township Hall, Monday, April 22nd,1996 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM regarding the widening of I-275 from two(2) to three (3) lanes between State Route 50 and State Route 125. Everyone is urged to write to ODOT requesting the widening of this road.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(1). Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all vote "AYE".
Ed Humphrey made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
With no further business to come before the Board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 10:00 PM.
ATTEST___________________________________________CLERK
___________________________________________CHAIRPERSON