The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 21, 2002. Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Fire/EMS Chief Jim Whitworth gave the invocation. Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Joseph W. Uecker, Mary Makley Wolff and Edwin H. Humphrey. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the Trustee Meeting minutes of May 07, 2002. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Chairperson Uecker recognized Life Scout Scott Tyler of Troop 468.
Mr. William Knepp representing Miami Glen and the Miami Township Meijer store manager, Roger Bolby announced this year they would provide the fireworks for Midsummer at the Meadows. Mr. Knepp stated they would hold Patriot's Day on June 30th at Miami Glen. Mr. Knepp also requested permission to hold a Holiday Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 5th 2002 starting at 7:00 PM. Mr. Bolby outlined the parade plans. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to hold the first lighted Miami Township Holiday Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 5th, 2002 starting at 7:00 PM. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt a Proclamation establishing May 19 to 25, 2002 as National Public Works Week. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt a Proclamation establishing May 19 to 25, 2002 as Emergency Medical Services Week. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Police Chief R. Steven Bailey recognized the Miami Township Police Explorer Post 426 for their performance in the annual spring competition on April 28, 2002.
Chief Bailey recognized Officer Roy Tissot for his service to Miami Township for over 20 years. He will be the first officer to retire from the Police Department. Officer Tissot was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Vice Chairperson Wolff recognized Sue Craig. Mrs. Craig is here representing the League of Women Voters as part of a group called the Observer Core.
Department reports were presented. Community Development Larry Fronk Community Relations Kim Laing Fire/EMS Jim Whitworth Information Services Chris Snow Police Steve Bailey Recreation Beth Salazar Service Walt Fischer
Mr. Ferry read a thank you letter from the Clermont County Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from Clermont County Auditor, Linda L. Fraley advising the health charges for Miami Township for 2003 will be $171,859.25.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Ohio Public works Commission regarding a Grants Workshop that will be held Thursday, May 30, 220 at the Planning/Engineering Conference Room at 2379/2381 Clermont Center Drive from 5 to 7 PM.
Reminder: Concert in the Park June 9th, 2002 5:30 PM
Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth recommended the Board accept the bid submitted by David Williams & Associates in the amount of $73,971 for the playground equipment at Miami Riverview Park. Also he recommended the Board reject the bid submitted by Don Walsh and Associates, as it was incomplete and non-compliant. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to reject the bid submitted by Don Walsh and Associates. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept the bid submitted by David Williams & Associates in the amount of $73,971 for the playground equipment at Miami Riverview Park and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign a contract on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 162 checks numbered 77414-77575 for the total amount of $292,266.26 plus payroll and payroll taxes for May 17th, 2002 in the amount of $207,769.73. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with personnel actions to consider. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to grant conditional employment to James Lucas for the position of Maintenance Worker. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mrs. Wolff made a motion to rescind the conditional offer of employment made to Christopher Kells. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mrs. Wolff made a motion to formally hire Ann Morgan for the position of Police Officer, effective June 15th, 2002, at a pay rate of $17.28 per hour. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mrs. Wolff made a motion to formerly hire Melissa Wahlert for the position of Police Officer, effective June 16, 2002, at a pay rate of $17.28 per hour. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mrs. Wolff made a motion to formally hire Michael Herald for the position of Police Officer, effective June 17, 2002, at a pay rate of $17.28 per hour. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mr. Humphrey made a motion to promote Roy Tissot to the position of Police Sergeant, effective May 22, 2002. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mrs. Wolff made a motion to remove the following employees from probation; Jason Peng (05/14/02); Keith Clonch (05/15/02); Jason Beckett (05/16/02); Doug Tieman (05/17/02); Dan Berkebile (05/18/02); Carol Jordan (05/19/02); Todd Koehler (05/20/02) and Robert Young (05/21/02). Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with the out-of-township travel requests. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the request for Jim Whitworth to attend the Ohio Fire Chief's Conference in Columbus, Ohio, July 18-24, 2002 at an estimated cost of $1200.00. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the request for Steve Bailey to attend the CALEA Conference in Portland, Oregon, November 12-17, 2002 at an estimated cost of $2,000. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the request for Steve Bailey to attend the FBI National Academy Alumni Annual Conference and Workshop in Baltimore, Maryland, July 13-17, 2002 at an estimated cost of $1,765.00. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested authorization to sign a contract on behalf of the Board, with Cross Roads Talent Agency for the Midsummer at the Meadows Kidz' Zone Entertainment at a cost of $5,045. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested authorization to sign a contract on behalf of the Board, with Rozzi's Fireworks for the Midsummer fireworks. Cost: $7,875.00. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested authorization to sign a Personal Services Contract with Michael Benet on behalf of the Board. Cost: $1,000.00. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the request. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Planning and Development Director, Larry Fronk requested approval of the SR 28 Redevelopment/Transformation Plan. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to formally adopt the SR 28 Redevelopment/Transformation Plan. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Fronk requested the Board set dates for two zoning hearings. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to set Public Hearings for Zoning Case 475 on June 19th at 7:00 PM and set Public Hearings for Zoning Case 476 on June 19th at 7:30 PM. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize the Law Director to settle the Worker's Compensation case filed by Mary Jo Schram. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE.'
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into Executive Session to consider purchase or sale of property pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(2). Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey 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 Uecker adjourned the meeting at 10:15 PM.
ATTEST: ________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
_________________________________________________________ Joseph W. Uecker, Chairperson