The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, June 01, 2004. Chairperson Edwin H. Humphrey called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Reverend David Fruth of the Mulberry Wesleyan Church gave the invocation.
John Melvin of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce presented an overview of what's new within the Chamber.
Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Edwin H. Humphrey, Joseph W. Uecker and Mary Markley Wolff. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the May 18, 2004 minutes. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control for the issuance of a liquor license to Milford Express Inc., dba Sunoco Food Mart. He noted the Township has no objections.
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt a Proclamation recognizing Bob Stevens as Frontier Days Parade Ambassador. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
PUBLIC HEARING-ZONING CASE # 499-URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINE TEXT AMENDMENT
Chairperson Humphrey opened the Public Hearing of Zoning Case #499. Mr. Ferry read the notice of Public Hearing, the County Recommendation, and the Zoning Commission Recommendation to approve the request. Miami Township Community Development Director, Larry Fronk presented an explanation of the case. Mr. Doug Schneider of 1699 Wilderness Ridge asked if there were restrictions to multiple space usage by one tenant. Chairperson Humphrey stated the issue was being addressed. There was no correspondence. Mr. Fronk recommended approving the text change with the modification that no single structure shall contain more than 20,000 square feet. Mr. Uecker made a motion to close the public portion of the public hearing. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mr. Uecker made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Rural Zoning Commission with the modification that 10.05C be modified to read "no single structure shall contain more than 20, 000 square feet." Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 109 checks numbered 84951 to 85055 for the total amount of $269,046.66, plus payroll and payroll taxes for May 28, 2004 in the amount of $253,378.55. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth recommended the Board grant final employment to Suzy Deller for the position of Recreation Assistant/Instructor, pay rates of $10.00/$15.00 per hour, effective June 02, 2004; to Robin DeJager-Kennedy for the position of Recreation Assistant/Seasonal Maintenance worker, pay rates of $8.00/$9.50 per hour, effective June 02, 2004; to Donna Schroeder for the position of Recreation Assistant, pay rate of $10.00 per hour, effective June 02, 2004; to Michael Schell for the position of Seasonal Maintenance Worker, pay rate of $9.50 per hour, effective June 02, 2004; to Ryan Hellbach for the position of Recreation Assistant/Seasonal Maintenance Worker, pay rates of $8.00/$9.50 per hour, effective June 02, 2004; and to Kim Cronin for the position of Police Records Clerk, pay rate of $12.50 per hour, effective June 14, 2004. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the recommendations. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant conditional employment to Cindy Van Syoc for the position of Recreation Instructor/Assistant. 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 withdraw the final offer of employment made on May 18, 2004 to Judith Sugalski for the position of Records Clerk. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the request. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board set a date to interview 3 candidates for the position of Recreation Director. Mr. Uecker made a motion to hold a Special Meeting on June 15th at 5:00PM for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the position of Recreation Director. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2004-20 authorizing the abatement, control or removal of vegetation, garbage, refuse or debris from the following properties: 5704 Crabapple Way, 5602 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Road, 5607 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Road, 5828 Buckwheat Road, 5766 Crestview Lane, 6316 Thorn Tree Court, 5732 Linden Drive, 1091 Heatherstone Way, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth reported the results of the TIRC meeting of May 20th. Of the 19 Miami Township tax abatement projects, 16 were recommended for continuation. It was recommended that Entek IRD International, Hosea Concrete Construction and Beaumont Machine Repair be terminated.
Mr. Duckworth requested approval of the following contracts and authorization to sign on behalf of the Board; Edwards & Kelsey, Land Use Plan, 12 months, $65,000.00. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the contract and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Santoro Engineering, Dry Run Issue 2 Pre-Eningering, $9,800.00. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the contract and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Medronic Physio-Control, Annual preventative maintenance and service on Physio monitor/defibrillators, 1 year, $7,354.80. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the contract and to authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign on behalf of the Board. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Anderson Medical, Annual PM inspections on medical equipment as specified by FDA, and emergency repair service, 1 year, PM inspections $900.00, Repair service $85.00 per hour billed in quarterly increments plus $42.50/hour travel charge. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the contract and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign on behalf of the Board. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the contract with R.D. Zande & Associates with modifications as recommended by Miami Township Law Director, John Korfhagen, for Soccer Field Topographical Survey and Site/Grading Plan, 90 days, $5,000.00 and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth reviewed the WWTP Site Selection Weighting Factors with the Board. The Board determined their preliminary evaluation criteria as follows; accessibility-5, buffer zone-10, public support-20, residential impact-30, expandability-5, and aquifer impact-30.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board the Township is in receipt of a petition for the establishment of a street lighting district for White Gate Farm, Section 2B and recommended the Board schedule a public hearing on July 20th, during the regularly scheduled Trustee meeting. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to hold a Public Hearing for the establishment of a street lighting district for White Gate Farm, Section 2B on July 20, 2004 during the regularly scheduled Trustee meeting. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to cancel the July 6, 2004 Trustee meeting. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
There were no public comments.
Mr. Duckworth and the Board presented Recreation Director Beth Salazar with a plaque to commemorate her service to Miami Township.
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Humphrey
adjourned the meeting at 8:15 PM.
ATTEST: ______________________________________________________
Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
______________________________________________________
Edwin H. Humphrey, Chairperson