The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, December 04, 2001 at 8:00 PM. Chairperson Edwin H. Humphrey called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Edwin H. Humphrey, Joseph W. Uecker and Mary Makley Wolff. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the November 20th meeting minutes. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Service Director, Walter Fischer recognized Pam Temple, Administrative Assistant and Randy Huneck, Foreman for their efforts in coordinating the FEMA refunds and grant monies. Each was given a Certificate of Appreciation.
Chief Whitworth, Chief Bailey and the Trustees recognized Jeff Lykins, David Duckworth, Denny Beague and Jeff Grooms for their work on the Public Safety Levy this year. Chief Whitworth thanked everyone who worked for the levy. Each was given a Certificate of Appreciation.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer regarding the closing of Loveland Miamiville Road (C-75) for repairs. The road will be closed 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday, December 3rd to Friday, December 14th.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer regarding the Price Road bridge replacement and landslide correction informational meeting. A public meeting will be held December 6th at 6:00p.m.at the Miami Township Trustees building.
Mr. Ferry noted he has received an update from the Economic Development Committee of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce noting their accomplishments since 1999.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the City of Loveland supporting the T.I.G.E.R.S. reading program and the T.I.G.E.M.S. math program for the 2001-2002 school year.
PUBLIC HEARING - HUNT CLUB, SECTION 6 LIGHTING DISTRICT
Chairperson Humphrey opened the public hearing. Mr. Duckworth presented the request. There were no public comments. There was no correspondence relative to this hearing. The public portion of the hearing was closed. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-53 providing for the procurement of a street lighting system for the Lighting District know as Hunt Club, Section 6 and dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 172 checks numbered 76711 to 76882 for the total amount of $523,626.43 plus payroll and payroll taxes for November 30, 2001 in the amount of $211,055.28. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board grant conditional employment to James G. McFarland for the position of full-time Probationary Police Office. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board grant conditional employment to Savalas Kidd for the position of full-time Probationary Police Officer. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the amended Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-52 reappointing John C. Korfhagen as part-time law director for the period January 01, 2002 to December 31, 2003, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mr. Korfhagen' compensation is to be $57,200 for 2002 and $59,800 for 2003. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to enter into a contract for legal support services with John C. Korfhagen and Burreson, Bradford & Hill from January 01, 2002 to December 31, 2003 with monthly compensation to be $750.00 for the term of the agreement. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Fischer presented the Board with a list of extras needed to complete the Miami Meadows Restroom project. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the change order. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Fischer presented a Storm Sewer video of several Miami Township subdivisions for review.
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with a recommendation to renew the health and dental insurance for 2002. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to authorize the Township Administrator to enter into a contract with Anthem for the Blue Access health insurance plan and Guardian to renew the dental insurance plan and sign on behalf of the Board. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Beth Armitage of 5986 Woodridge Drive spoke on behalf of a group of Miami Township residents requesting the Board adopt a building appearance code for new commercial buildings in Miami Township. She provided several illustrations of offensive (to the group) structures and some examples of appealing structures that the group feel enhance the Township. She asked that the Trustees direct the Township Planner to research and create a "Building Design Code" that could be incorporated into the Township's Zoning Code, to be utilized during the site review process.
Mrs. Armitage announced that Pathways of Miami Township has recently received a "non-profit" status. She requested an addition/change to the "Pathways of Miami Township" map by adding a shared use path beginning at Wolfpen Road, near the exit for Wolfpen from Bypass 28 to run parallel to bypass 28, to the end of Highview Drive. Mr. Uecker made a motion to accept the addition and changes to the "Pathways of Miami Township" map. Mrs. Wolff 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) and to review negotiations with public employees pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(4). Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no further business to come before the Board, Chairperson Humphrey adjourned the meeting at 11:00 PM.
ATTEST: _______________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
________________________________________________________ Chairperson Edwin H. Humphrey