On September 07,1995 , the Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session to transact business of the Township. Trustees in attendance were Ed Humphrey and Joe Uecker. Jean Schmidt was absent.
Chairperson, Ed Humphrey opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Joe Uecker motioned to approve the minutes of August 15,1995 and August 30,1995 (two sets) as presented. Ed Humphrey seconded. On roll call all voted "AYE".
Police Chief, R. Steven Bailey presented Police Employee of the Month awards to the following employees;
For the month of May Lt. Steven Rogers Public Education
June Patrolman Bill Adams Bike Trail Case
August Patrolman Jim Young Grant Work
Township Clerk, Mr. Eric Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer's office regarding the Third Annual Snow Plow Rodeo. Mr. Walt Fischer, Miami Townsip Service Director will be assisting with the Rodeo on Thursday, September 14,1995.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer's office regarding a Bridge Management Plan.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer's office regarding a Speed Study on Woodville Pike.
Formal Resolution - 1996 BUDGET
Mr. Ferry requested a resolution be adopted to accept amounts and rates as presented for the 1996 budget as required by the county auditor.
Joe Uecker made a motion to accept the formal resolution. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call , all voted "AYE".
Hunt Club Traffic Island
Mr. David Duckworth, Township Administrator, reported the Henry Fischer Co. has agreed to meet the criteria recommended by the Township Safety and Service Committee regarding their proposed island at the Hunt Club. The criteria is; the island itself will be recorded as a lot owned by a homeowner's association, 14' wide lanes on both sides of the island, sufficient setback from the center of Buckwheat Road and a stormwater drainage system for the island. Mr. Duckworth requested the Board approve the Henry Fischer Co. request for a traffic island at the entrance to the Hunt Club subdivision. Joe Uecker made a motion to accept the traffic island criteria as presented. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Nextel Communications
Mr. John Korfhagen, Township Attorney, presented an offer from Nextel to move the tower which is currently planned for the 131 site, providing the Trustee's agree not to contest their status as a public utility for purposes of placement of the tower in the northern end of the township. Mr. Korfhagen recommended a motion be made to authorize a letter to Nextel stating the Township's position is; Nextel moves the 131 site, agrees to have only one tower in the Township, secures tower space for use by the Miami Township and Clermont County Safety Services, and free access to the tower site. The motion was made by Joe Uecker. Seconded by Ed Humphrey. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
S.T.O.R.M.S.
Mr. Korfhagen presented the adjusted Memorandum of Understanding from the Ohio Adjutant General's Department regarding the Ohio Emergency Management Agency. Joe Uecker moved to authorize the Township Administrator to enter a contract with the Ohio Emergency Management Agency regarding the installation of the National Weather Service Flood Forecasting System (STORMS) as presented tonight. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Joe Uecker moved to pay the bills covered by checks numbered 58241 through 58353, a total of 111 checks totaling $378,702.84. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call call voted "AYE".
Fire Chief Jim Whitworth requested permission to purchase a new fire pump for the midi-pumper (Engine 5) at a cost of $10,412. The fire pump we have recently failed. The cost to repair will be $8772. The Board authorized Mr. Whitworth to proceed through normal process and purchase a new fire pump.
Mr. Duckworth recommended that a Public Auction be held on Saturday, October 14,1995 to dispose of a variety of surplus and/or unusable property of the Township. A complete list and formal resolution will be presented at the September 19,1995 meeting. Joe Uecker made a motion to accept Saturday, October 14,1995 as the date for an auction to dispose of surplus and/or unusable property of the Township. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Walt Fischer announced the bids received for the 1995-96 Road Salt Contract. The low bid was Cargill Salt at $27.74 per 1800 tons+. This is a $.54 reduction from last years contract. Joe Uecker made a motion to accept the bid of $27.74 by Cargill Salt through South West Ohio Purchers for Government, for the 1995-96 road salt contract. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth requested Ed Seigla of the road department be removed from probation. He has successfully completed his probation period as a maintenance worker in the service department. Joe Uecker made a motion to remove Ed Seigla from probation and advance to the next step per the Teamster's contract retroactive to July 25,1995. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth presented a recommendation from Chief Whitworth regarding the promotion of Dennis Rutter, volunteer firefighter to a part-time firefighter/EMTA at an hourly rate of $7.28. Ed Humphrey moved to accept the promotion of Dennis Rutter. Joe Uecker seconded. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth presented a request for the Trustees to approve a Resolution Authorizing Submission of Issue 2 Project - Beech Road Landslide Correction. The project has been approved by the Clermont County Issue 2 Sub-Committee and will be considered for approval by the District 10 Committee. Joe Uecker made a motion to accept the Resolution Authorizing Submission of Issue 2 Project - Beech Road Landslide Correction. Ed Humphrey seconded. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Trustees, the Teamsters Union is not interested in accepting the position of Inspector/Safety Coordinator into the bargaining unit because it would not benefit current union members. Therefore, Mr. Fischer has revised the job description, making it a non-union position in the service department. The funding is available due to the upcomming retirement of Mr. Frank Bailey in Maintenance. Joe Uecker made a motion to accept the new positon of Inspector/Safety Coordinator. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Joe Uecker announced a Safe Halloween Party will be held October 28th,1995, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Live Oaks. The party is sponsored by the Governor's Traffice Safety Committee of Clermont County. Chaperoned by the Miami Township Police Department and Fire Department. They are requesting donations of candy or other halloween goodies.
Mr. Marv Hudson of 5969 Pinto Place offered Thanks to the Board for the support on the 5K. race for St. Vincent DePaul. Mr. Hudson also thanked the Miami Township Fire and EMS Department for a job well done.
Chief Whitworth advised the Board that in last Sunday's Cincinnati Enquirer, Mr. Robert Burns, a Captain with Miami Township Fire and EMS was designated a "Hometown Hero".
Chief Whitworth issued an invitation to the Board of Trustees to a cookout at Assistant Chief Dan Mack's home on September 13,1995 at 6:00 PM to honor three visitors from the Federal Disctrict Fire Department, Caracas,Venezuela
Joe Uecker made a motion to go into executive session to discuss Pending Litigation Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 121.22 (g) (3). Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Joe Uecker made a motion to come out of executive session. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
With no further business to come before the board, Mr. Humphrey adjourned the meeting.
ATTEST: CLERK
CHAIRPERSON