The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 8:00 PM. Chairperson Edwin H. Humphrey called the meeting to order. Pastor Noble Davis, Supreme Council of the House of Jacob gave the invocation. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending the meeting were, Edwin H. Humphrey, Joseph W. Uecker and Mary Makley Wolff. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2001 Trustee meeting. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry read two requests for liquor permits. Lighthouse Pasta & Grill, Inc. (transfer from Lost Flamingo Inc.) and Gentiles Pizza, LLC. The Township has no objections.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer to Craig Hayden regarding a request to make Traverse Creek Drive a public road.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Auditor's office advising the Board that Miami Township is scheduled for their annual Tax Incentive Review Council meeting on April 26, 2001 from 9:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Mr. Duckworth and Mr. Paul Knepp volunteered to continue being the Township representatives to the meeting. The Board concurred.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Cincinnati Assistant Fire Chief, Chris Corbett to Chief Jim Whitworth requesting Miami Township Assistant Fire/EMS Chief, Dan Mack be permitted to be a part of the Metropolitan Response System.
Mr. Ferry read a Thank You letter from Anderson Township Assistant Chief, Thomas Riemar to Chief Whitworth.
Chairperson Humphrey introduced Justin Wilkins of Troop 244 St. Elizabeth Seaton. Mr. Wilkins is working on his Eagle project and stated he proposes to set in concrete and repair three headstones in Evergreen Cemetery and landscaping around the cemetery flagpole. He also plans to file for a state marker. The Board agreed they would be financially responsible for the expenses of the state marker.
Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth requested the Board award the Basketball Court Project to Wm. Light Paving Co., low bidder for the project. Mr. Uecker made a motion to accept the recommendation and award the Basketball Court Project to Wm. Light Paving Co. in the amount of $29,998.00. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mr. Uecker made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign the contract on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board accept the bid submitted by CJ & L Construction Co.,Inc. for the Miami Riverview Park Project. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to accept the recommendation and award the Miami Riverview Park Project to CJ & L Construction Co.,Inc. in the amount of $785,088.00 for the main project and $16,200.00 for the landscaping. Also authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign both contracts on behalf of the Board. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to award the 2001 Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Contract to Neltner Lawn Service in the amount of $24,000.00 and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign the contract on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-20 to rescind Resolution 2001-14. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-18 authorizing the issuance and sale of $100,000.00 general obligation road equipment notes, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-19 employing an attorney for particular matters, dispensing with the second reading and declaring and emergency. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
REMINDERS: Free Yard Sale Weekend April 20, 21 & 22, 2001 Spring Clean Up April 27 & 28, 2001 Brush Days May 18 & 19, 2001
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 199 checks numbered 63255 to 63453 for a total amount of $798,815.59 plus payroll and payroll taxes for March 23, 2001 in the amount of $188,813.40. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry presented the February financial statement. The Board approved the statement.
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board withdraw the conditional offer of employment to Brian Carlson, a candidate for full-time Fire Fighter/Paramedic. Mr. Uecker made a motion to withdraw the conditional offer of employment to Brian Carlson. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider offering conditional employment to Robert Young as a full-time Fire Fighter/ Paramedic. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to offer conditional employment to Robert Young for the position of full-time Firefighter/Paramedic. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that the Community Development department has identified a property that requires action for the abatement of an unsafe structure pursuant to section 505.86 of the ORC: 1265 US 50. Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-17 authorizing the removal, repair or securance of certain buildings or structures, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
The Network Support Agreement was tabled until the next regular meeting.
Mrs. Wolff suggested naming the Miami Meadows baseball fields in honor of Sam Bateman. The Board members discussed the idea and suggested several names for other ball fields in Miami Township. Mr. Uecker made a motion to formally dedicate one of the ball fields at Miami Meadows in the memory of Sam Bateman, to be known as Bateman Field. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." PAGE 2001-29
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to name field # 4 in Paxton Ramsey Park Bonnell Field. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. William B. Knepp of 826 State Route 33 thanked the Board for the Clermont 2001 award presented to him and his wife. He stated he was in favor of the Township going on public access television.
Chief Bailey, the President of the Police Chief's Association asked for the Board's support in honoring Vern Schott. There is a move to name the Clermont County Communication Center for Mr. Schott. Chief Bailey asked the Board to write a letter of support to the Clermont County Commissioners. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to have a letter written on behalf of the Board to the Clermont County Commissioners in support of renaming the Communications Center for Mr. Vern Schott. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
There were no other public comments.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(3). Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Humphrey adjourned the meeting at 10:57 PM.
ATTEST: ______________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
______________________________________________________ Edwin H. Humphrey, Chairperson