MIAMI TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

October 1, 2007 work session


The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in work session on October 1, 2007 at 3:00PM at the Miami Township Civic Center. The work session took place in the Administrative Conference Room. Chairperson Ken Tracy called the meeting to order. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to appoint David Duckworth, Township Administrator, Acting Fiscal Officer for the purpose of recording minutes. Mrs. Wolff 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 provided the Board with an update on the plans and activities of the Clermont County Transportation Improvement District.

Krystin Thibodeau updated the Board on the recreation entrance on the west side of the Civic Center. The final sign was delivered but the color was incorrect. Expect shipment of new sign within 30 days.

Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that the delivery of the lobby furniture is scheduled for October 5.

Mike Mantel updated the Board on the status of the outdoor lighting project at the Civic Center. The remaining lights should be installed within the next 2-3 weeks.

Mr. Humphrey advised the Board that the regional community emergency notification system discussed at the last work session is likely to be a 2008 project. Mr. Humphrey is in the process of inquiring if the township can obtain the system at an earlier date.

Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that the township's records management policy and records retention schedules have been amended pursuant to House Bill 9 and will be submitted to the township's Records Commission for approval.

Mr. Mantel updated the Board on the status of the township's road paving program. Mr. Mantel advised the Board that he was able to get a very competitive price for asphalt to repave a portion of the Miami Meadows Park drive. The rest of the road paving work should be completed by the end of October.

Mr. Duckworth asked the Board to consider allowing the township to link its website to commercial websites. Mr. Korfhagen advised the Board that he did not believe this was permitted but would conduct a legal review of the statutes.

Krystin Thibodeau asked the Board to consider implementing a policy governing the use of township parks for fund raising events such as a 5K. Ms. Thibodeau expressed concern about allowing the use of township parks for these type of events without having a policy adopted and fee established to offset the cost of township personnel and equipment needed at the event. The Board directed Ms. Thibodeau to prepare a draft policy.

Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into executive session to discuss the employment of a public employee pursuant to Section 121.22(G)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code. Mrs. Wolff seconded. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."

Mrs. Wolff made a motion to come out of executive session, Mr. Humphrey seconded. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."

With no further business to come before the Board, Chairperson Tracy adjourned the meeting at 4:45PM.

ATTEST: ____________________________________________________________
David D. Duckworth, Acting Fiscal Officer

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Ken Tracy, Chairperson