The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, January 04, 2000. The meeting was held at the Miami Township Civic building and began at 7:30 PM. Chairperson Jean Schmidt called the meeting to order. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Jean Schmidt, Edwin H. Humphrey and Joseph W. Uecker. Vice Chairperson Edwin H. Humphrey made a motion to approve the December 21st minutes (2 meetings) and the December 27th minutes (2 meetings) with corrections. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control of application for a D5A liquor license by Trivedi & Assts LLC dba Hilton Garden Inn. There were no objections.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Bob Nelson and Jeff Marsh, Co-Chairmen of Citizens for Milford Schools 2000. The groups goal is to pass the upcoming bond issue scheduled for March 7,2000.
Chairperson Schmidt reminded the Board and guests that the Christmas Tree Recycling program continues through the end of January.
Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth requested the Board remove Charles Todd Peters, Police Officer from employment probation effective 01/04/2000. Mr. Uecker made a motion to remove Police Officer Charles Todd Peters from probation effective 01/04/2000. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board set a date to interview five candidates for up to two full-time positions in the Fire Department. Mr. Uecker made a motion to hold a Special Meeting on January 12th at 7:00 PM for the purpose of interviewing fire department candidates and any other Township business that may come before the Board. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth reviewed the renewal quote from Anthem for health and dental insurance. The rate increase for the health insurance is 9.4% and the increase in dental insurance is 8%. The Township's broker, Brenden Murray submitted a summary of the current package and a recommendation on the direction the Township should take for the renewal. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve renewal of the health insurance for 2000 with Anthem at the quoted rates and authorize Mr. Duckworth to enter into a contract with Guardian for life insurance and dental care insurance with the stated medical additions. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board set a date for the Grand Opening of the Lemming House. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold a grand opening celebration at the Lemming House on February 13, 2000 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM with an official ribbon cutting at 3:00 PM. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that it is time to select someone for the Township award in the Clermont 2001 Salute to Leaders. Mr. Uecker made a motion to submit the name of Jeff Lykins as the Townships nominee for the Clermont 2001 Salute to Leaders awards. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth asked the Board to consider how the concession stand at the park will be manned. The Board requested more time and recommendations from Kris Mick.
Chairperson Schmidt and the Board members discussed the possibility of placing an officer in the county drug unit. The Chief of Police, R. Steven Bailey will be meeting with each trustee individually to discuss this program and will have a recommendation by the next regular board meeting.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve payment of $25.00 per meeting attended to the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Rural Zoning Commission. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry reminded the Board that Township Day is February 01, 2000. Chairperson Schmidt made the decision to give township lapel pins to anyone who visits the Township building on February 01,2000 and requests the pin.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to change the start time of the February 01,2000 Board meeting to 8:30 PM due to the DARE graduation at St. Elizabeth Seton at 7:00 PM.
Chief Whitworth announced that during the storm last night, the department made 13 calls in addition to other work.
Service Director, Walter Fischer also noted there were three streets flooded during the storm and extensive damage was done on Sugar Camp Road.
There were no other public comments.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to ORC 121.22 (G)(1). Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to have a Special Meeting on January 20, 2000 at 1:00 PM at the Township civic building to discuss personnel issues and any other business that may come before the Board. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Schmidt adjourned the meeting at 8:45 PM.
ATTEST _______________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
_______________________________________________________ Jean Schmidt, Chairperson