The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on November 14, 2000 at 7:30 PM. Vice Chairperson Edwin H. Humphrey called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Eric C. Ferry, Clerk called the roll. Attending were Edwin H. Humphrey and Joseph W. Uecker. Chairperson Jean Schmidt was out of town. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the October 17th Board of Trustee meeting minutes. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry read a notice of application for a liquor permit by Smackers Barbeque Inc. The Township had no objections.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer's office requesting the Township provide reasoning as to why the speed limit should be reduced on Hoffman Road. Mr. Fischer agreed to contact the Engineer and ODOT regarding this road.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the City of Milford confirming the Trustees have received the Notice of Filing of Annexation Petition, a copy of the Petition for Annexation filed with the Clermont County Board of Commissioners on October 23, 2000 and a copy of the Annexation Plat.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Fire and EMS Chief, James Whitworth to Mr. Carl Hartman, Clermont County Engineer regarding the proposed placement of the 13 outdoor emergency warning sirens.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from John J. Coomes of Scotch Pine Drive. Mr.Coomes praised the job done by Officer Bret Simon on October 1st during a break-in at his residence.
Mr. Ferry read a thank-you note from Terry, Mary and Beth Fisher to Chief Whitworth praising the entire Miami Township Fire and EMS staff
Bid Opening - 12-Lead ECG Monitor/Defibrillator
ZOLL $134,693.00
Laderal Advised they were unable to bid
Medtronic $131,298.00 Mr. Uecker made a motion to accept the bids into the record and turn them over to the Fire and EMS Department for review and recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry recommended the Township continue with Fifth Third Bank for both the general banking and investments. Mr. Uecker made a motion to accept the depository service and investments services of the Fifth Third Bank for Miami Township for a period of two years and authorize the Clerk to sign on behalf of the Board. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Reminders: November 19th 1:00PM Groundbreaking Miami Riverview Park 2:00PM Dedication of Little Miami Railroad Historic Marker 3:00PM Dedication of Leming House Historic Marker 3:30PM Reception at Leming House
Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth recommended the Board approve a promotion to Firefighter 2/Paramedic with an hourly rate of $11.75 to Doug Tieman. Mr. Uecker made a motion to promote Doug Tieman to Firefighter 2/Paramedic at $11.75 per hour effective November 12, 2000. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board authorize Mr. Walt Fischer to start the process to fill a vacancy in the service department and advertise for season park help for the 2001 season. The Board approved the request.
Mr. Duckworth requested authorization for John Zellner to attend the Ohio Turfgrass Conference in Columbus, Ohio, December 4-7,2000. The estimated cost is $827.00. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board set a date to accept bids for a guard rail safety project for certain sections of Ibold Road and Beech Road. The estimated cost is $25 to $30 thousand. Mr. Uecker made a motion to set December 10th at 7:30 PM for bid openings for certain sections of Ibold Road and Beech Road guard rail safety project. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to hold a Special Meeting on December 14th at 7:00 PM for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing of Zoning Case #460 and #461 and any other business that may come before the Board. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Vice Chairperson Edwin H. Humphrey discussed the fact that Mrs. Schmidt has advised the Board that due to her election to State office, she will be resigning her position as trustee creating a need to fill the position for the remaining term. Mr. Uecker made a motion to advertise the opening on the Board in the next week's newspapers and begin interviewing candidates on December 20th at 7:00 PM and any other business that may come before the Township. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry presented the Board with the October Financial Statement. The Board approved the statement and signed off.
Mr. Duckworth discussed a mass casualty trailer proposal. The Board approved the project for both the mass casualty trailer and a pick up truck.
There were no public comments.
With no other business to come before the Board, Vice Chairperson Humphrey adjourned the meeting at 8:05PM.
ATTEST:__________________________________________________________________________ ERIC C. FERRY, CLERK
____________________________________________________________________ EDWIN H. HUMPHREY, VICE CHAIRPERSON