The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, April
20, 2004 at 7:00PM. Chairperson Edwin H. Humphrey called the meeting to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Pastor Ron Edwards of the Pleasant Hill
Baptist Church gave the invocation. Miami Township 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 minutes from the April 06, 2004 meeting.
Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Auditor, Linda L. Fraley that the Budget Commission will meet on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 10:00AM for the purpose of considering the Budget of the Clermont County Board of Health for 2005.
Police Chief, R. Steven Bailey recognized the following citizens who have assisted the MTPD in solving crimes; Derek J. Beeker, Cynthia J. Rahm, Steven Rahm, Chris Wood, John J. Brown, Gregory P. Naro, Janet Pace, Kim Weber and Todd Slone. Each citizen received the Law Enforcement Citizens Award.
Police Chief Bailey presented the Unit Citation Award to the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. Mr. Lee Hite accepted the award.
Police Chief Bailey presented Meritorious Service Awards to Officer Bill Paul, Officer Savalas Kidd and Officer Kevin Petrocelli.
Police Chief Bailey presented Life Saving Awards to Officer Jamie McFarland and Officer Kevin Murray.
Police Chief Bailey presented the Patriot Award to Police Chaplain Jess Abbott. Cindy Abbott accepted the award for her husband who is on active duty in Kuwait.
Police Chief Bailey presented the Employee of the Year Award for 2003 to Officer Ed Schmid.
Police Chief noted the Miami Township Police Department has received the award of Re-Accreditation by CALEA.
A representative from each department presented an overview of their
department's activities during March.
Community Development Larry Fronk
Community Relations Tim Pennington
Finance Eric Ferry
Fire/EMS Chief Jim Whitworth
Information Services Chris Snow
Police Chief Steve Bailey
Recreation Beth Salazar
Service Walt Fischer
Chairperson Humphrey re-opened Zoning Case #491. After a brief discussion by
the Trustees, Mrs. Wolff made a motion to accept the Zoning Commission's
recommendation on Zoning Case 491, to rezone 1.69 acres located on Wolfpen
Pleasant Hill Road opposite Allen Drive from "O-1" Professional Office
to "B-1" Neighborhood Business with the following modifications:
1. The applicant provides an access easement to the property located south of
the subject site and work with the adjoining property owner to the south to
relocate his driveway to access the proposed drive into the retail/office
development.
2. Section 10.04(B) of the zoning Resolution requires drives and parking to be
setback 35 feet from residential zoned land. The applicant applies for a
variance from the requirement in the retail portion of the development in order
to align the proposed entrance drive opposite Allen Drive.
3. The applicant provides parking space stalls that are 10 x 20 in accordance
with the requirements of Chapter 23 of the Zoning Resolution.
4. The applicant provide a landscape plan for the project with emphasis on the
landscaping required along the Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road frontage and along the
southern property boundary.
5. The applicant provides a lighting plan that shows there will be no light
spillage onto adjoining properties.
Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Public hearing - Hunt Club Section 7B Street Lighting District.
Chairperson Humphrey opened the Public Hearing on Street Lighting District for Hunt Club, Section 7B. Mr. Ferry read the legal notice. Miami Township Administrator presented the request on behalf of the applicant. There were no questions from the Trustees. There were no adjacent property owners present. There were no communications relative to the case. There were no other comments. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2004-08 providing for the procurement of a street lighting system, 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 re-advertise for bids for the Happy Hollow Road and Sugar Camp Road Bank Stabilization Project with the bid opening set for April 30, 2004 at 2:00 PM. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve paying the bills of the Township including 171 checks numbered 84522-84683 for a total amount of $599,767.56 plus payroll and payroll taxes for April 16, 2004 in the amount of $276,443.99. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to grant conditional employment to Suzy Deller and Harry Scott for the position of Recreation Instructors/Assistants. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board the Township has received a petition for the establishment of a street lighting district for White Gate Farm, Section 2A. He requested the Board schedule a public hearing for this proposed lighting district on May 18, 2004 during the regularly scheduled Trustee meeting. Mr. Uecker made a motion to schedule a public hearing for a street lighting district for White Gate Farm, Section 2A on May 18, 2004. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board authorize him to sign a contract with Rozzi's Famous Fireworks for the Midsummer Fireworks display. The cost is $8,500.00. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign a contract in the amount of $8,500.00 with Rozzi's Famous Fireworks. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to accept the renewal proposal submitted by OTRMA for the township's property and casualty insurance through the Ohio Township Risk Management Authority. The renewal amount is $184,671.00. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt the Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy as presented. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Bill Fox of 5925 McPicken Drive addressed a problem with early morning noise from trash collection vehicles.
There were no other public comments.
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Humphrey
adjourned the meeting at 8:45 PM.
ATTEST: _______________________________________________________
Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
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Edwin H. Humphrey, Chairperson