The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 7:00PM. Chairperson Edwin H. Humphrey called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Vineyard Church Pastor, Steve Caperton gave the invocation. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Edwin H. Humphrey and Mary Makley Wolff. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 03, 2004 meeting. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Fire and EMS Chief, Jim Whitworth presented the Community Emergency Response Team and their instructor, Firefighter Jeff Childers to the Board. Mr. Bridges presented each member of the team with a certificate of achievement for completing the class. The members are Gene Bishop, William Douglas, Helmet Geiser, Joe Gilvary, Lee Hite, Joe Pravetz, Charlie Russell, Donna Schrader, Bill Schroeder, Julia Vece, Garry Welch and Bob Wilkes. The team members presented Mr. Childers with a laser pointer and a certificate of recognition.
Note: Trustee Joseph W. Uecker arrived.
Scott and Chris Stapleton and Mark Davis of Hi Five Development presented the Board with a proposal to develop the former Thriftway property into a Family Physical Fitness facility. They asked to Board to consider a partnership.
A representative from each department presented a brief overview of
activities for the month of January.
Community Development Larry Fronk
Community Relations Will Pennington
Finance Eric Ferry
Fire/EMS Chief Jim Whitworth
Information Services Chris Snow
Police Chief Steve Bailey
Recreation Beth Salazar
Service Walt Fischer
There was no correspondence
Mr. Fronk suggested the Board continue the Public Hearing of Zoning case
#491. Mr. Uecker made a motion to continue the Public Hearing of Zoning case
#491 until March 16, 2004. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all
voted "AYE."
Miami Township Administrator, Dave Duckworth advised the Board one bid was
received on February 13, 2004 for the salt truck. The bid was $41,360 from
Kaffenberger. Mr. Uecker made a motion to accept the bid and authorize Mr.
Duckworth to sign a contract on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Wolff seconded the
motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 191 checks
numbered 83862-84049 for a total amount of $474,301.48 plus payroll and payroll
taxes for February 06, 2004 in the amount of $287,207.73. Mr. Uecker seconded
the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommend the Board grant probationary employment to Krystin Thibodeau for the position of Assistant Recreation Director at the rate of $36,000.00 annually, effective February 15, 2004. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to accept the recommendation. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant conditional employment to Thomas Porter for the position of full-time Fire Fighter/Paramedic. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to accept the recommendation. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant conditional employment to Bruce Brunette for the position of part-time Recreation Instructor. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to accept the recommendation. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board the hourly rate of pay for Jeff Ngelhout, part-time Fire Fighter/EMT needs to be adjusted to $11.53 per hour effective February 15, 2004. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the adjustment. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board promote Brenda Wilson to the position of part-time Recreation Coordinator, with a pay rate of $13.00 per hour, effective February 15, 2004. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE.
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider approval for Todd Koehler to travel to Westminster, Colorado April 20-23, 2004 to attend the Pinpoint Technologies Summit. The cost is $1,375.00. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at 7:00 PM for the purpose of reviewing the 2004 budget and any other business that may come before the Board. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board adopt www.miamitownshipoh.gov as our new official web address. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt the new web address. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board approve Mr. Duckworth signing a contract with Lasertainment Productions International, Inc. for a laser show at Midsummer at the Meadows. The cost is $8,500.00, which will be paid by sponsors. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."