The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic Building. Chairperson Jean Schmidt called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the roll. Attending were Jean Schmidt, Edwin H. Humphrey and Joseph W. Uecker.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the September 02, 1997 minutes as presented. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Miami Township Police Chief R. Steven Bailey swore in three new police officers. The new officers are John Swing, Keith Bullock and Bobby Rose.
Chairperson Schmidt asked for public comment on the Larry Roberts Case Decision. There were no comments.
Miami Township Fire Chief Jim Whitworth presented the department activity report for August. He discussed several highlights. He announced the 3rd Annual Team Bass Tournament is scheduled for September 21, 1997. He also announced a Gun Safety Trigger Lock Program. The Fire/EMS Department and Police Department will begin this promotion on September 24, 1997 giving out a FREE Gun Safety Trigger Lock at the Central Safety Services Building between 9AM and 5PM.
Planning/Zoning Director Larry Fronk presented his departments report for August. Mr. Fronk reviewed the new format for his monthly report. He presented two concepts of a proposed plaque in memory of the "Old Blue Bridge". The total fees received for the month of August is $7,954.75.
Chief Bailey presented the Police Department report for August 1997. Major crimes increased to the largest monthly total. Most notable was the number of reported burglary related offenses.
Walter Fischer, Service Director presented the Service Department report for August 1997. He reviewed the construction progress on Township projects.
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE #427 TELECOMMUNICATON TOWERS
Mr. Ferry read the Legal Pubic Hearing Notice, The Department of Clermont County Community Planning and Development recommendation, The Miami Township Rural Zoning Commission recommendation Mr. Fronk explained the case.
Chairperson Schmidt opened the floor to the Public for comment.
Mr. Elmo N. Davis of 627 Loveland Miamiville Road asked if there was a health risk ? Mrs. Schmidt reviewed information she had received stating at this time there was not evidence supporting any health risk from these type of towers.
There were no other questions or comments. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to close the Public portion of the hearing. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve Zoning Case #427 with the following modifications; 1. The term PCS (Personal Communication System) was added to the definition, 2. Paragraph 6 was split into two paragraphs, a new 6 and 7 (done to separate two relatively different requirements), 3. A new requirement, number 8 added to require Telecommunication Companies to file a declaration with the Township each year as to the ownership and operation of all their facilities located within the Township. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Ohio EPA, Southwest District Office. A final inspection of the sewage disposal system that serves the Paxton-Ramsey Park was completed on September 03, 1997. The inspection revealed the system was constructed in an acceptable manner.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer to Mr. Charles Haalammert of 5796 Meadowview Drive regarding trees and shrubbery located in the right-of-way on Meadowview Drive. Mr. Hartman outlined their investigation, conclusions and suggested solutions.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Department of Community Planning and Development advising the Commission will formally review and take action September 23, 1997 at 5:00PM, on the Requested Extension - Formal Plan of Orchard Valley, Section Six.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Reverend Alfred Strunk, Jr., Director of the Clermont County Chaplains Association, a non profit organization. The letter was an invitation to support and attend the Youth Rally on September 27, 1997 from 11AM to 7PM at Sycamore Park on State Route 132 in Batavia.
Mr. Ferry read a memo from Mr. David Duckworth advising the Board that representatives from Warner Cable will be attending the October 7, 1997 Trustee meeting to discuss the new cable upgrade and to field questions pertaining to Warner’s service.
Mr. Ferry read a memo from Mr. Duckworth to the Board announcing Towne Properties has selected Harvest Ridge (off State Route 131) as the site for the 1998 Clermont County Home Show.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Charles and Jane Kneipp of 6263 Price Road praising the professionalism and knowledge of Mr. Walter Fischer regarding the Paxton-Ramsey Park construction.
Mr. Ferry read an invitation from Symmes Township to attend Saturday In The Park on September 20, 1997 from Noon to Dark. The park is located at 11600 Lebanon Road.
David Duckworth, Miami Township Administrator recommended the Board offer full time employment as Fire Fighter/Paramedic to Scott Snell and Jeff Childers. They have both successfully completed the pre-employment screenings. The effective dates of employment are August 22, 1997 for Mr. Snell and September 4, 1997 for Mr. Childers. Both will receive an hourly wage of $9.99. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to offer full time employment as Fire Fighter/Paramedics to Mr. Scott Snell and Mr. Jeff Childers at a rate of $9.99 per hour with effective dates of employment as August 22, 1997 for Mr. Snell and September 4, 1997 for Mr. Childers. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Chief Jim Whitworth presented the Board with a report on the 1997 International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Conference which he attended August 20 - 27.
Chief Whitworth advised the Board the ISO Inspection has been rescheduled. It will take place September 22 and 23, 1997.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 94 checks numbered from 62506 to 62599 plus Payroll dated 9/12/97 for a total amount of $270,822.16. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth has received a request from Police Chief Bailey for a Board interview for a police officer candidate prior to the October 7, 1997 Trustee meeting. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold a special meeting at 7:00 PM on October 7, 1997 for the purpose of interviewing a police officer candidate. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth has received requests from Larry Fronk to attend the Ohio Planning Conference Annual Meeting in Dayton, Ohio October 6-8, 1997 at an estimated cost of $200.00 and Walter Fischer has submitted a request for himself and John Poe to attend the National Playground Safety Institute-Playground Certification Course September 25 and 26, 1997 at an estimated cost of $255.00. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize Larry Fronk to attend the 1997 Ohio Planning Conference in Dayton, Ohio and Walter Fischer and John Poe to attend the National Playground Safety Institute in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Chief Jim Whitworth announced the dedication of the Library Fire/EMS Education Corner is tentatively scheduled for October 18, 1997 at 10:00AM. The Trustees ask if the date could possibly be changed to the 25th so they could attend. Chief Whitworth stated he would look into the possibility of a date change.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that Canine Officer Brett Simon will soon complete his field training program and will be ready to start the canine program with his trained police dog named Lucky on October 01, 1997. Chief Bailey is currently seeking in-house candidates for the second canine officer position. Chief Bailey presented a Canine Operations Policy for the Board to review. The Board all agreed the plan looked good and they strongly support the program.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 97-34 lowering the speed limit to 25 miles per hour on Mill Stone Court (T-2193), Oriskany Drive (Extension) (T-2455), Almahurst Lane (Extension) (T-2496), Duntreath Lane (T-2524), West Hana Avenue (T-2551) and Graystone Lane (T-2507) . Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry reported on the Investment Seminar he attended last week Mr. Ferry has discovered that while this seminar is a requirement of the State Auditor’s office it has only been attended by 40 percent of the required personnel. The State Auditor will note non compliance in the next audit The only banking entity that bothered to attend was Fifth Third. This was noted at the conference.
Mr. Elmo N. Davis of 627 Loveland Miamiville Road ask if the Township could purchase a giant snow blower to assist the Township with snow removal during a blizzard or heavy snow storm. The Board stated they would get prices.
Mr. Jim Roeder of 1009 State Route 131 reported an agreement has been reached with Towne Properties to erect a fence around his lake in their Harvest Ridge development. Mr. Roeder ask several zoning questions and was referred to Mr. Fronk. Mr. Roeder asked if a traffic safety study has been done on the Dublin Road. Answer Yes, however the Township would request a new study, copies of letter will be sent to Mr. Roeder. Mr. Roeder asked if any digging would be done along SR 131? Answer : No. Mr. Roeder commented on a False Alarm Warning letter he received from the Township. He stated his security alarm did go off and there was a break in, however when the police responded and saw no windows or doors broken or unlocked, the officer left and wrote it up as a false alarm. The Trustees discussed the problem with Mr. Roeder .
There were no other public comments.
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Schmidt adjourned the meeting at 9:55PM.
ATTEST___________________________________________CLERK, ERIC C. FERRY
___________________________________________CHAIRPERSON, JEAN SCHMIDT