The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 7:00 PM. Chairperson Mary Makley Wolff called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Chairperson Wolff gave the invocation. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Mary Makley Wolff, Edwin H. Humphrey and Joseph W. Uecker. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the minutes of November 5, 2003. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Assistant Fire Chief, Dan Mack and Police Lieutenant, Steve Roger presented Kevin Altimier with the Miami Township Citizen Rescuer award. Also attending were Mable Sheppard from the communication center and firefighter-paramedics Jason Burbrink, David Jetter and Dana Nichols.
Each department presented a report of activities during the month of October 2003.
Mr. Ferry read a notice of a liquor license transfer from Donna M Pelfrey DBA Buckwheat Carryout to VK Sunny Enterprises, Inc. DBA Buckwheat Carryout. There were no objections to the transfer.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Board of Commissioners advising the viewing and final hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of Columbia Avenue will be held Thursday, December 4, 2003 at 3:00PM.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from Clermont 2020, Inc. requesting the Board nominate an individual or organization from the township for the annual Salute to Leaders Awards Banquet to be held February26, 2004.
There was no old business.
Miami Township Administrator, Dave Duckworth recommended the Board grant employment to Tim Pennington for the position of Part-Time Community Relations Coordinator, effective November 19, 2003, at a pay rate of $14.00 per hour. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth noted that last month the Board approved the promotion of Nick Scovanner from Volunteer to Part-Time FF1/EMT with an effective date of October 06, 2003 and the date should be November 6, 2003. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to correct the effective date to November 6, 2003. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board withdraw the conditional offer of employment to Gary Ehling and Matt Todd, candidates for Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedics. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board authorize him to sign a contract with Sayre and Perry Excavation, Ltd. to do the Branch Hill Water Assessment Project in the amount of $15,000.00. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign a contract with Sayre and Perry Excavation, Ltd to do the Branch Hill Water Assessment Project not to exceed $15,000.00. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize the Trustees, Clerk, Administrator and any department heads to attend the OTA Winter Conference January 28-31, 2004 and the usual expenses to be paid by the Township. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey requested the Board allow the Miamiville Civic Association to use the Miamiville Fire Station for their regular meetings. The Board discussed the issue. Chairperson Wolff asked why the Association couldn't use the Leming House? Mr. Uecker stated the building is available for use by the Township residents upon request and this is the first request. He stated the building is currently being underutilized. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to allow the Miamiville Civic Association to use the Miamiville Fire Station for meetings. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Mr. Humphrey and Mr. Uecker voted "AYE"; Chairperson Wolff voted "NAY."
Mr. Duckworth asked the Board for direction regarding a 2004 concert by the Clermont Philharmonic. It was determined to request a concert on September 12, 2004.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss pending or imminent litigation pursuant to section 121.22(G)(3) of the Ohio Revised Code. Mr. Humphrey 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."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Wolff adjourned the meeting at 8:29 PM.
ATTEST: __________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
__________________________________________________________ Mary Makley Wolff, Chairperson