The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session, Tuesday, February 04, 1997 at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic Center. Chairperson Jean Schmidt called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the roll. In attendance were; Jean Schmidt, Edwin H. Humphrey and Joseph W. Uecker.
Joe Uecker made a motion to approved the minutes of the Board meetings of January 21st and January 28th,1997 as presented. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Clerk, Eric Ferry read a Thank You note from Shirley Lovett regarding the rescue of the cat "Sylvester".
Mr. David Duckworth, Miami Township Administrator notified the Board he has received verbal confirmation from PERS that the Township may enter into a Personal Services Agreement with Lloyd Davis. His current retirement benefits will not be affected nor will the Township be liable for any retirement benefits while he is employed under a Personal Services Agreement. Mr. Duckworth requested the Board authorize him to enter into a PSA with Lloyd Davis for a period of six months. Ed Humphrey made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to enter into a Personal Service Agreement with Lloyd Davis. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Clerk, Eric Ferry opened Fire Pumper Bids.
CUSTOM MOBILE EQUIPMENT
First Out Fire Apparatus Declined to Bid
PIERCE $ 297,695.00
Joe Uecker made a motion to accept the bid for review. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Joe Uecker made a motion to pay the bills of the Township, a total of 158 checks numbered 61721 to 61882 for a total amount of $ 597,199.72. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Joe Uecker made a motion to adopt Resolution 97-07 recognizing Michael A. Swofford,Jr. For achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board approve a tax abatement request from R.C. Billiter Associates, Inc. They have requested a five (5) year, sixty (60) percent abatement on both real and personal property. Mr. Duckworth advised the Board they have a copy of a letter from the Clermont North Eastern School district indicating support of the project. Mr. Billiter presented the Board with an overview of the renovation and new construction project plans. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go forward with a five (5) year, sixty (60) percent tax abatement for R.C. Billiter Associates, Inc. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board he has received a recommendation from Police Chief R. Steven Bailey to formally remove Sergeant Albert Fatute and Sergeant Jim Young from probation. They have successfully completed their probationary period. Joe Uecker made a motion to formally remove Sergeant Albert Fatute and Sergeant Jim Young from probation. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth presented a request from Police Chief Bailey to offer temporary employment to Ms. Susan Barnett via a Personal Services Agreement for clerical services Ed Humphrey made a motion to authorize Chief Bailey to enter into a Personal Services Agreement for clerical services with Ms. Susan Barnett. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board, Mike Noble, police candidate, is at a point in the selection process of police personnel where the Board needs to offer conditional employment . Joe Uecker made a motion to offer conditional employment to Mike Noble. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Ed Humphrey made a motion to hold a special Board meeting on Tuesday, February 18th, 1997 at 7:00 PM for the purpose of interviewing police candidates. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board the Township’s current contract with the City of Cincinnati Public Employee Assistance Program (PEAP) is due for renewal. The annual cost of services remains the same - $5,248.00. Ed Humphrey made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign the agreement with the City of Cincinnati Public Employee Assistance Program on behalf of the Township. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all vote "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board of the need to select a Workers’ Compensation MCO. He has reviewed multiple presentations from MCO companies. Our representative, Frank Gates Company recommends CareWorks for our MCO. Joe Uecker made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign ,on behalf of the Township, a contract with CAREWORKS as the Township’s MCO. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Humphrey presented an overview of the recent Ohio Township Association convention seminar on the Telecommunications Act and it’s effect on Townships. It was determined the information should be presented to the Rural Zoning Commission for research and action.
Chloey Wolff of 1280 Blue Ridge Way advised the Board the Pleasant Hill Elementary School is holding a T-shirt sale and all the proceeds will be donated to the park project on State Route 131. The shirts will have pictures of animals printed on them.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to go into executive session to discuss a Personnel Matter pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(1). Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Uecker made a motion to come out of executive session. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
With no further business to come before the Board, Chairperson Schmidt adjourned the meeting at 9:30 PM.
ATTEST__________________________________________________CLERK, E. C. FERRY
__________________________________________________CHAIRPERSON, J. SCHMIDT