The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 7:00PM. Chairperson Mary Makley Wolff called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Trustee Ken Tracy gave the invocation. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the roll. Attending were Mary Makley Wolff, Edwin H. Humphrey and Ken Tracy. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 05, 2005 meeting of the Board. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding the transfer of a liquor permit to UDF Limited Partnership II, dba United Dairy Farmers at 6401 Branch Hill Guinea Pike. There were no objections.
Mr. Brian Murphy presented the first Miami Township Soccer Club Scholarships to10 individuals.
A representative from each department presented an overview of June
activities;
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 Brenda Wilson
Service Walt Fischer
PUBLIC HEARING - EAGLES POINTE at the OASIS STREET LIGHTING
Chairperson Wolff opened the public hearing. Mr. Ferry read the legal notice.
The request was presented by Miami Township Administrator, Dave Duckworth. There
were no questions from the Trustees. There were no adjacent property owners
present. There was no communication relative to the case. There were no comments
from any other person in attendance. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to close the
public portion of the hearing. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call,
all voted "AYE." Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION
2005-29 providing for the procurement of a street lighting system for the
Lighting District know as Eagles Pointe at the Oasis, Section 2, dispensing with
the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Tracy made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 122 checks
numbered 88842 to 88953 for a total amount of $296,627.04 plus payroll and
payroll taxes for July 08, 2005 in the amount of $276,338.48. Mr. Humphrey
seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider the resignation of Terry Margeson,
Seasonal Maintenance Worker, effective July 15, 2005. Mr. Humphrey made a motion
to accept the resignation. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all
voted "AYE."
Mr. Tracy made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2005-28 providing for pay increases for various township employees, dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board the bidding documents for the Fiber Optic Connection Project and 2005 Road Paving Project have been completed. Project #1 is the fiber optic connection between 5900 McPicken Drive and 6101 Meijer Drive. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to set a bid opening on August 15th at 4:15 PM. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Project #2 is the 2005 road paying program. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to set a bid opening for this project on August 15th at 4:15 PM. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt the 2006 Tax Budget as presented by the Clerk's office. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Tracy made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2005-30 amending the Miami Township Property Maintenance Code. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." This resolution shall take effect at the earliest period allowed by law. First Reading: July 19, 2005.
Mr. Duckworth requested authorization from the Board to sign contracts with Civil Environmental Consultants in the amount of $6,100. for asbestos abatement at 6101 Meijer Drive. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."; A & A Safety contract for Road Striping at a cost of $19,173. Mr. Tracy made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE.", and Donohoo & Associates contract for concrete curb repair at a cost of $14,975. Mr. Tracy made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Chris Snow presented the Board with information on the Miami Meadows Wireless Internet Project. The Board asked for additional research on the project.
Karen Huff of 947 State Route 28 #26, Executive Director of the Milford-Miami Township Chamber of Commerce invited the Board to several upcoming events.
Joe Uecker, State Representative commended the forward thinking of the park wireless Internet project.
There were no other comments.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into Executive Session to consider the
compensation and discipline of a public employee pursuant to section
121.22(G)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code and to discuss pending or imminent
litigation pursuant to section 121.22(G)(3) of the Ohio Revised Code. Mr. Tracy
seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mr. Tracy seconded
the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Wolff adjourned
the meeting at 8:33PM.
ATTEST: __________________________________________________________
Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
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Mary Makley Wolff, Chairperson