The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session at 8:00 PM on Tuesday,
January 06, 1998 at the Miami Township Civic Building. Chairperson Edwin H. Humphrey
called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Miami Township Clerk,
Eric C. Ferry called the roll. In attendance were Edwin H. Humphrey, Joseph W. Uecker and
Jean Schmidt.
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to approve the minutes from the two (2) December 23, 1997 and
the December 29, 1997 Board of Trustee meetings. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll
call, all voted "AYE."
Miami Township Police Chief, R. Steven Bailey sworn in new officers Heather Burgess and
Keith Benhase. Both officers were welcomed by the Trustees.
Upon recommendation by Fire/EMS Chief James Whitworth, Chief Bailey presented a Heroism
Award to Mr. Donald West of 1151 Indian Mound Drive. On November 18, 1997, Mr. West, at
risk of personal injury, pulled Terrace Park Chief of Police, Robert Bacon, from a burning
vehicle. His action saved Mr. Bacon from a painful and tragic death.
Mr. Ferry read a notice of transfer of liquor license from EMRO Marketing Co. DBA Speedway
to Speedway Beverage LLC DBA Speedway Starvin Marvin. The Board has no objection to the
transfer.
Mr. Ferry read a letter directed to Mr. Tom Knipper of the Miami Trails Homeowner's
Associate from the Clermont County Water and Sewer District. Engineer, Carl Hartman
discussed proposals that will allow any customer the opportunity to isolate any ongoing
special water usage from sanitary charges.
Mr. Ferry read a letter of Thanks to the Trustees from the Ramsey/Paxton Cemetery Association, Inc.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Rudy and Kay Gerbus of 6339 Branch Hill-Miamiville Road. The letter was directed to the Clermont County Board of County Commissioners. The Gerbus stated they are against using a site of Branch Hill-Miamiville Road for a water tower.
Mr. Duckworth requested authorization to start the hiring process for the new Service Department Foreman position. He recommended a starting pay of $15.70 per hour ($32,656.00 annually). Funding for the position will be distributed accordingly : 75% Park Fund and 25% Road and Bridge Fund. Mr. Uecker made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to begin the hiring process for the new Service Department Forman position . Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth informed the Board that David Mills has successfully completed all pre-employment screenings for the position of full time FF/EMTP. Mr. Duckworth requested the Board grant Mr. Mills probationary employment with Miami Township. His hourly rate of pay will be $9.99 and he will serve a six (6) month probationary period. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to grant Mr. David Mills probationary employment as a full time FF/EMTP with the Miami Township Fire and EMS Department at a rate of $9.99 per hour. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey reminded the Board that the Public Hearing of Rural Zoning Case #432 will be held January 12, 1998 at 6:30PM in the Milford High School cafeteria. And the Public Hearing of Rural Zoning Case #431 will be held at 9:00 PM on the same date at the same location.
Mr. Humphrey also noted the Christmas Tree Recycling program will continue through January 25, 1998 at both the Paxton Ramsey Park and the Miami Township Community Park during daylight hours.
Miami Township Planning and Zoning Director, Larry Fronk requested authorization for Out of Township Travel and expense reimbursement. He would like to attend the American Planning Association seminar February 27 and 28, 1998. The seminar will be held in Columbus, Ohio at an estimated cost of $514.45. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to authorize Out of Township Travel and expenses for Mr. Larry Fronk to attend the American Planning Association seminar February 27 and 28. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board take action of the adoption of a new Fire Code for Miami Township. The code to be considered is technically the BOCA National Fire Prevention Code 1996. Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 98-01 adopting a standard Fire Code for Miami Township. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board there will not be a rate increase in our current health insurance premiums. The monthly premium for employees covered under the single plan is $171.85. The monthly premium for employees covered under the family plan is $515.19. There has been a slight increase in the dental insurance. The monthly premium for the single plan is $19.95 (1% increase) and for the family plan $52.34 (3% increase). Mr. Duckworth recommended the Township continue its contract with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield for health insurance and with Dental Care Plus for dental insurance. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign necessary contracts to continue health insurance with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield and dental insurance with Dental Care Plus. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
There were no public comments.
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining with Teamsters and IAFF issues pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(4). Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to compensate the Miami Township Rural Zoning Commission and the Rural Zoning Board of Appeals for meeting attendance during the second half of 1997 as presented. Mr. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Humphrey adjourned the meeting at 11:05 PM.
ATTEST______________________________________CLERK, Eric C. Ferry
_______________________________________CHAIRPERSON, Edwin H. Humphrey