The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in work session on June 11, 2007 at 11:00AM at the Miami Township Civic Center. The work session took place in the Administrative Conference Room. Chairperson Ken Tracy called the meeting to order. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to appoint David Duckworth, Township Administrator, Acting Fiscal Officer for the purpose of recording minutes. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted “AYE”. Mr. Duckworth called the roll. Present were: Ken Tracy, Mary Makley Wolff and Edwin H. Humphrey.
Mr. Duckworth updated the Board on the status of the Community Park Amphitheater/Shelter project. Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that the contractor began working on June 1 is expected to be completed by July 15.
Mr. Duckworth provided the Board with an update on the plans and activities of the Clermont County Transportation Improvement District.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that employee training on the Miami Township Customer Service Standards will be conducted by an outside trainer and the training will occur in late July/early August.
Krystin Thibodeau updated the Board on the recreation entrance on the west side of the Civic Center. The materials needed for the project are on order and Krystin expects project completion by the end of June.
Mike Mantel updated the Board on the status of the air conditioning unit the Civic Center. Mr. Mantel advised the Board that the new unit is now operating at 100% capacity.
Mr. Pennington updated the Board on the proposed information signage project for the Civic Center. Most of the equipment has been ordered. He expects completion within 30-60 days.
Trustee Wolff advised the Board that the lobby furniture will be ordered and purchased within the next 30-60 days.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that recycling dumpsters currently located at the Annex Building will be moved to the Civic Center on or near June 18th.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that the minor construction project in the lower level break room has been completed. The CPAAA has expressed an interest in coordinating and managing the vending machines to be located in the break room.
Mike Mantel updated the Board on the outdoor lighting plan for the Civic Center. The majority of the lighting equipment has been ordered and a contractor has been selected to install the lighting. The Board did concur on the style of wall-mounted lights and these will be ordered by Mr. Mantel.
The Board agreed to hold the Holiday Parade this November. Meijer has committed $8,500 towards the parade as the presenting sponsor.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that he plans to include in the 2008 budget proposal funds to renovate the lower level of the Civic Center.
Mr. Fronk provided the Board with a Nuisance Abatement request for fourteen properties located throughout the township. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt Resolution 2007-24, a resolution authorizing the abatement, control or removal of vegetation, garbage, refuse or debris for the fourteen properties referenced in the resolution. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted “AYE”.
With no further business to come before the Board, Chairperson Tracy adjourned the meeting at 12:35PM.
ATTEST: ____________________________________________________________
David D. Duckworth, Acting Fiscal Officer
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Ken Tracy, Chairperson