The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session Tuesday, September 03,1996 at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic Center. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Joseph Uecker. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Miami Township Clerk, Eric Ferry called the roll. In attendance were; Joseph Uecker, Jean Schmidt and Edwin Humphrey.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to approve the minutes from the August 20,1996 Board of Trustee meetings. Edwin Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Ferry read an exert from the Clermont County Commissioners Journal #283 regarding the acceptance of T-2510 Glen Echo Lane (0.297 miles) and T-2511 Drumhill Lane (0.060 miles) as public roads for placement into the Miami Township Public Road System.
Mr. Ferry read the Clermont County Commissioners Resolution Number 202-96 resolving to deny the annexation of 84.5380 acres of land owned by the City of Loveland to the City of Loveland.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Mary Miller thanking the Trustees for their assistance with the mass government distribution program of excess foods.
Mr. Ferry read a letter to Lee Skierkiewicz, Mayor of Loveland requesting the City of Loveland to eliminate the additional fee it imposes on Miami Township residents who participate in recreation sponsored by the Loveland Recreation Commission since the North Community Park will provide recreation fields in the northern section of the Township.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Dave Dominick, Director of Outdoor Program, Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Dominick stated the Council salutes Steve Bailey for a job well done as a Camp Leader at this years summer camp.
Mr. Ferry opened the Bids for Fire Fighting Turn-Out Gear. One bid was received.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to accept the bid into record and ask Fire Chief, Jim Whitworth to review the bid. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Ferry opened the Bids for the Beech Road Landslide Project.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to accept the bids into the record and ask the Township Administrator, David Duckworth to review the bids. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Ed Humphrey reported he has been working with Cincinnati Bell regarding changing the Townships phone system from Centrex 90 to Centrex 2000. The project will be discussed more thoroughly at the next regular Board meeting.
Police Chief, Steve Bailey updated the Board on the School Traffic situation. The traffic has adjusted into a pattern that seems to be working. Currently two officers are assigned to each detail at the High School, Junior High School and the three Elementary Schools. The plan is to cut the morning detail to one officer at each location.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to pay the bills of the Township, including checks numbered 60878 through 60930 for a total of $107,094.44. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth requested the Assignment of Rural Enterprise Zone Agreement Seafla, Inc be tabled until the next regular Board meeting.
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with revisions to the 1996 Appropriations for approval. Changes include,
FUND ACCOUNT APPROVED CHANGE TO REASON
General 1-B-2 $36,990.00 $ 9,490.00 Establish 1-M-3 GF Highways-Contracts
General 1-B-6 28,200.00 21,700.00 " " " "
General 1-M-3 -0- 34,000.00 1996 Paving Program
R & B 4-A-8 141,500.00 451,000.00 Salt Dome & Renovation Project
Ambulance 14-A-4 121,069.00 245,429.00 Purchase new ambulances
Permissive 23-B-3 524,561.49 303,311.49 Establish 30-A-4 for Beech Rd Project
Public
Works 30-A-4 -0- 221,250.00 Beech Road Project
Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt Resolution 96-36 amending the Township’s 1996 Annual Appropriations. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board of the need to adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of the OPWC application for the Dry Run Road Landslide Correction-Phase II. Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt Resolution 96-35 authorizing Miami Township to submit application for Ohio Public Works Commission funding to improve Dry Run Road. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board he has received the Resignation of Bonnie "BJ" Warfield, Police Clerk effective September 13,1996. Mr. Duckworth suggested the hiring of a replacement be delayed until the results of the pending levy are known.
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with the final review of South Community Park plans and requested Authorization to Bid Phase 1. Jean Schmidt made a motion to authorize bidding on Phase 1 of the South Community Park, setting October 1st at 8:00 PM as the filing deadline. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with a resolution providing for pay increases in August and September 1996 for Jim Richmond, Jim Curry, Jeff McDonough, Harley Sheppard, Maggie Keller and Charles Finch. All are four (4) percent increases. Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt Resolution 96-37 providing for pay increases for various Township employees as specified. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Police Chief Bailey requested authorization to submit a grant application via the U.S. Department of Justice C.O.P.S. Universal Hiring Program. Ed Humphrey made a motion to authorize the Miami Township Police Department to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice-C.O.P.S. Universal Hiring Program Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Service Director recommended the Fall Clean Up be held October 4th and 5th. Jean Schmidt made a motion to hold the 1996 Fall Clean-Up October 4th and 5th between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM each day. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Police Chief Bailey gave a brief report on the Sobriety Check Point on Saturday, August 31st. from 9:30 PM to 3:00 AM. Miami Township was assisted by the Milford Police Department, Terrace Park Police Department, Goshen Township Police Department, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Miami Township Police Explorers Post , all voluntary.
Mr. Ferry advised the Board that Kelly Brooks, former employee will be sentenced on Thursday, September 4th at 9:30AM. for criminal charges of forgery.
There were no other comments.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss a Personnel Matter pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(1) and to discuss Pending Litigation pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(3). Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Jean Schmidt made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
With no further business to come before the Board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 9:45 PM.
ATTEST_______________________________________________________CLERK
_______________________________________________________CHAIRPERSON