The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session, Tuesday, May 07,1996 at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic Center. Chairperson Joseph Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance followed. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the roll. In attendance were Joseph Uecker, Jean Schmidt and Edwin Humphrey.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to approve the April 16,1996 Board of Trustee Meeting minutes as presented. Edwin Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Chairperson Uecker welcomed the American Government class from Milford High School.
Miami Township Police Chief, R. Steven Bailey presented the Police Explorer Post 426. Chief Bailey advised the Board that Explorer Post 426 brought home the "GOLD" from the 16th Annual Regional Police Explorer Competition in the category of burglary in progress. Overall they finished 3rd of 16.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Ohio Department of Transportation regarding the widening of I-275 between U.S. 50 and Five Mile Road. Due to insufficient funding this project is unlikely to be a reality until 2008 or 2010.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer’s office regarding "Junk Days". Arrangements have been made with the Adams-Clermont-Brown Recycling Center to take delivery of any freon containing appliance.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Planning Commission regarding Miami Township Zoning Case 420. The Planning Commission will review and take action on this matter Tuesday, May 21,1996.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Planning Commission regarding Hunters Ridge Farms, Block D, Formal Review. The Planning Commission will formally review and take action on this matter Tuesday, May 21,1996.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Planning Commission regarding Red Bird Subdivision. The Planning Commission will formally review and take action on this matter Tuesday, May 21,1996.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Warner Cable of Greater Cincinnati regarding the system upgrade to a fiber optic network. Work on Phase 2 is scheduled to begin June 10,1996. There will be temporary service interruptions in each neighborhood as the work is completed. Phase two will take approximately six weeks to complete in Miami Township.
Mr. Ferry read a memo from Chief Bailey of the Miami Township Police Department regarding the application for a New Liquor Permit #9181316 for VP Catering dba Village Pantry at 449 Wards Corner Road. The Police Department has no objection to the request.
Mr. Ferry read a memo from Chief Bailey regarding a Law Enforcement Exposition. On Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th the Miami Township Police Department will present a display at the Tri-County Mall Law Enforcement Exposition. Chief Bailey extended an invitation to attend.
Housekeeping Bids were required to be received by 3PM May 7,1996 and opened at 8:15 PM, May 7,1996. Mr. Ferry opened the only bid received. Kentucky Building Maintenance $8302.26.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to receive the bid for review. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth advised the Board that Paul Knepp has expressed a strong interest in the position on the Tax Incentive Review Council. Tom Siberski has also expressed an interest in the position. Jean Schmidt made a motion to appoint Mr. David Duckworth and Mr. Paul Knepp to the Tax Incentive Review Council. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board he has reached a tentative agreement with McGill Smith Punshon Inc. on an engineering design services contract for the SR 131 park project. The proposal submitted by Jim Watson is $60,000.00, which represents approximately 3% of the total estimated cost of the project. Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board accept the proposal and authorize him to sign the contract on behalf of the Township.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to accept the McGill Smith Punshon Inc. proposal in the amount of $60,000. for engineering design services for the SR 131 park project and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign the contract as Township representative. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth gave the Board an update on the two park projects (Price Road Park and SR 131 Park). He presented a visual display that showed the latest plans for the parks.
The changes from the original plan are minor. (Example; Location of playground, walking trail, shelters and restrooms are relocated. Mr. Walter Fischer of the Service Department presented information on the playground equipment (type and costs) and updated information on the soccer field requirements. Mr. Duckworth requested authorization to enter into a contract for phase two of the Wetlands Study at a cost not to exceed $7000. Jean Schmidt made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to continue with Phase Two of the Wetlands Study at a cost not to exceed $7,000. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth reviewed a complaint submitted by George Mundhenk at the April 16th Board meeting. The complaint was investigated and found to be an accurate description of the problem. Mr. Duckworth and Mr. Fischer met with Al and Mike Castrucci and advised them of the problems their delivery trucks are causing. They seemed to be aware of the problems and pledged to take corrective action. Mr. Duckworth will keep both the Board and Mr. Mundhenk appraised of the repair plans.
Ed Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including items #59921 through 60085 for a total amount of $360,242.30. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth reported he has received a petition for the establishment of a street lighting district for the Woods at Miami Trails, Phase II. The petition was signed by 34 of the 55 lot owners (62%). Mr. Duckworth requested the Board schedule a public hearing. Jean Schmidt made a motion to schedule a public hearing during the regular Board meeting on June 4,1996. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that the Township has received its annual property and casualty insurance renewal notice from the Ohio Township Risk Management Authority (OTARMA). This year’s contribution is $103,144.04 which represents a 9% increase over last year’s contribution. The increase is due to the addition of new vehicles and the addition of a new building (rear storage facility).
Chairperson Uecker recognized two recent graduates from the Lead Clermont class,Fire Chief, Mr. Jim Whitworth and Ms. Mary Wolff, a Township resident.
Marvin Hudson of 5969 Pinto Place advised the Board that the St. Jude 5K Run For the Poor will be held June 22nd at 9AM at the St. Elizabeth Seton grounds.
Chief Jim Whitworth announced Miami Township Fire and EMS will celebrate EMS week with a tribute to our community’s emergency medical care providers. Activities begin Sunday, May 19th.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matter pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(1) and pending litigation pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(3). Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "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 other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 10:30 PM.
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