The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 7:00 PM. Chairperson Edwin H. Humphrey called the meeting to order. Trustee Uecker introduced Scott Cisco, a scout with Elizabeth Ann Seton's Troop 244. Mr. Cisco is working on his communication merit badge and he led the Pledge of Allegiance. Reverend Doug Damron, from the Epiphany United Methodist 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 Board of Trustee meeting minutes from September 02, 2004 and September 07, 2004. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Board of County Commissioners regarding the annexation of property to the city of Loveland. Resolution number 152-04 was adopted by all three members.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Board of County Commissioners regarding the vacation of an unnamed alley between First Street and Drake Alley in Miamiville. Resolution 153-04 was adopted by all three members.
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to proclaim Lana Kingsbury as Miami Township Poet Laureate. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Continuation of Zoning Case #501.
Chairperson Humphrey re-opened zoning case #501 and opened the floor to comments
from the audience regarding the case.
Mr. Richard Hoffman of 6421 Roth Ridge Drive, Loveland, Ohio asked if the
amendments to 501 contain any square footage limits? Miami Township Attorney,
John Korfhagen and Mr. Larry Fronk explained that 501 does not contain any
square footage language. Mr. Hoffman challenged the Board of Trustees authority
to make the changes proposed and asked the board to postpone a decision until
such authority can be determined. Mr. Ferry read a letter from William A.
Woodward, President of Tipton Interests, Inc. Mr. Woodward stated he would be
unavailable to attend tonight's meeting, but would like to have an opportunity
to review the proposed changes before the issue is put to vote. Specifically he
requested a 2 week delay in the Trustee's vote on case 501. Mr. Uecker made a
motion to continue zoning case #501 until October 05, 2004.
A representative from each department presented an overview of their
activities during the month of August.
Community Development Larry Fronk
Community Relations Tim Pennington
Finance Eric Ferry
Fire/EMS Capt. Rita Burroughs
Information Services Chris Snow
Police Chief Steve Bailey
Recreation Krysten Thibodeau
Service Walt Fischer
Mr. Uecker made a motion to hold Trick-or-Treat night in Miami Township on October 31st from 6 to 8PM. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Miami Township Administrator, Dave Duckworth recommended the Board offer conditional employment to Lauri Rouse-Vertner for the position of part-time Recreation Assistant. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant employment to Brian McKnight and Susan Kupka for the position of Recreation Instructor, at a pay rate of $15.00 per hour, both effective 09/22/04. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that the start date for Will Menz, who was promoted to full-time status on August 17, 2004, needs to be amended to September 13, 2004. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to amend the start date for Will Menz to September 13, 2004. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board change part-time Police Officer Holly Souhrada from probationary employee to regular employee effective September 15, 2004, with a corresponding pay increase to $18.86 per hour. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board withdraw the offer of employment to part-time FF2/EMT Don Wientes. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt the recommendation. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2004-34 levying the special assessments for the purpose of constructing certain improvements in the Township, specifically the Branch Hill Water Project, dispensing with the second reading. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
There were no other public comments.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to go into an Executive Session to consider the purchase of property pursuant to section 121.22(G)(2) of the Ohio Revised Code, to discuss pending or imminent litigation pursuant to section 121.22(G)(3) of the Ohio Revised Code and to discuss the appointment and employment of a public employee pursuant to section 121.22(G)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker 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 Humphrey adjourned
the meeting at 9:00PM.
ATTEST: _________________________________________________________
Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
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Edwin H. Humphrey, Chairperson