The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in special session on Thursday, June 17, 1999. The purpose of the meeting was to hold a public hearing on a proposed street lighting district for Tanglewood Section 1. Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Joseph W. Uecker, Jean Schmidt and Edwin H. Humphrey. Chairperson Uecker opened the public hearing on a proposed street lighting district for Tanglewood, Section 1. Clerk, Eric Ferry read the legal notice. Diane Visconte of 1060 Bridlepath Lane presented the petition. Ms. Visconte explained that they were asking for a continuation of the type of lighting already in Tanglewood. She stated the main concern is for the safety of the residents, to deter vandalism and have continuity in the community design. Chairperson Uecker called for any adjacent property owners for statements.
Brian Dugan of 1048 Sagebrush Court spoke out against the proposed lighting district and specifically opposed to the lights selected.
Mark Partusch of 1087 Tumbleweed Drive presented his views of the situation. He wanted to know why the Trustees chose the streets and lots that listed in this petition. Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth responded that the applicant, not the Trustees make the selection of streets and provide a map with the application.
Darla Olsen of 1077 Bridlepath Lane spoke of her concerns with the approval of the lighting district. She suggested the petition be re-submitted.
Jerry Sutter of 1054 Weber Road discussed that fact that Weber Road was excluded from the petition. He stated he felt the petition was invalid because it did not include all of Tanglewood-1.
Tim Myers of 1050 Sagebrush Court spoke in favor of the lighting district.
Bob Hayden of 1042 Bridlepath Lane spoke against approval of the lighting district. Should the petition be approved, he suggested a different light be used, one with lower candle power.
Phil Smith of 1077 Tumbleweed stated he had signed the petition and was in favor of the lighting district. He stated he felt strongly that the safety value of lights was most important.
Kelly Taylor of 1070 Bridlepath Lane spoke on behalf of the junior high students in Tanglewood 1 subdivision. She stated they were in favor of the streetlights. She said the addition of streetlights would make it safer when walking to school.
Bill Stahl of 1046 Bridlepath Lane stated he was adamantly opposed to this lighting district.
John Needleheimer of 1073 Bridlepath Lane cited his reason for requesting they deny the petition for this street lighting district.
Paul Versic of 6235 Rustle Court stated that if these lights go in it will impact his property by directly shining into his home. He asked the Board to deny this petition.
Tim Sandler of 6212 Tanglewood stated his property had been excluded from this petition, however the lights of Tanglewood II glare onto his property. He is against this petition being approved.
Mark Woods of 1074 Bridlepath Lane stated he is a 19 year resident of Tanglewood. He applauded the efforts of the initiators of the petition and their commitment to making the community better for all residents.
Marsha Heller of 1044 Sagebrush Court stated she is in favor of the lighting district. She stated she felt that even changing the type of light would not change the minds of those people who are against the petition.
Autumn Woods of 1074 Bridlepath Lane stated the reasons for continuing the same lights that are currently in Tanglewood II was continuity.
Mike Godbey of 1068 Bridlepath Lane stated he was against the lights.
Jackie Godbey of 1068 Bridlepath stated she appreciated the efforts of both sides for their commitment to better the community however, she was against the proposed lights.
Kenise Dugan of 1048 Sagebrush Court stated she was against the lighting district.
Allen Churchy of 1041 Bridlepath Lane stated there has been some crime and vandalism in the subdivision. He also noted the speed limit is not followed, which creates a safety issue. He stated he felt the addition of streetlights will- not change these problems.
Glen Zohoff of 1091 Tumbleweed stated he was okay with the lights, but he wanted to know how many complaints the Township has received about the brightness of existing lights. Mr. Duckworth responded there have been four or five over the past ten years.
Gene Benninger of 1089 Tumbleweed asked if there is a complaint about the brightness what is the solution. Mrs. Schmidt responded there is a shield or filter that reduces the glare and the cost is paid directly by the homeowner.
Larry Heller of 1044 Sagebrush Court stated he is for adding lights to the streets for the safety of the community.
Don Visconte of 1060 Bridlepath Lane stated he was in favor of the lighting district.
Wayne Miller of 1056 Bridlepath Lane stated he was in favor of the lighting district.
There were no communications relative to this case.
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to close the public portion of the hearing. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
The Trustees discussed the case. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to continue this hearing to Tuesday, July 06, 1999 at 7:00 PM. Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board schedule interviews of four candidates for two positions as firefighter/paramedics. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to hold a special meeting on July 8th at 7:30 PM for the purpose of interviewing firefighter/paramedic candidates and any other business that may come before the Board. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to approve the establishment of an eligibility list for full –time firefighter/paramedics. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 10:55 PM.
ATTEST: _______________________________________________________________________ ERIC C. FERRY, CLERK
JOSEPH W. UECKER, CHAIRPERSON