On Tuesday, January 09,1996, the Miami Township Board of Trustees met in special session at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic Building. Members in attendance were Chairperson, Joe Uecker, Co-Chairperson, Jean Schmidt and member Ed Humphrey.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Uecker opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. Clerk, Eric Ferry called roll.
Mr. Ferry read a Public Notice from the Miami Township Police Department regarding the on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve accreditation. A public information session will be conducted in the meeting room of the Miami Township Administration Building on January 29th at 7:00PM.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the 1996 Milford School Levy Committee requesting volunteer of time, money, ad space or door prizes to aid in voter education for the March 1996 elections.
Public Hearing for Proposed Street Lighting District - Mitchell Farm Subdivision, Section 1. Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt the resolution providing for the procurement of a street lighting system for Mitchell Farm Subdivision, Section 1. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Chairperson Uecker reminded everyone that the Christmas Tree Recycling project is still in progress.
Mr. Duckworth presented a Revised Alcohol and Drug Policy for the service department. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt the Revised Alcohol and Drug Policy for the Service Department. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board continue contracting with the Community Mutual Insurance Company for health insurance and with Dental Care Plus for dental insurance through 1996. There will be a increase in the dental insurance premium ($10.49 increase in the family plan and a $4.00 increase in the single plan). There is no increase in the health insurance premium. This results in an overall 2 percent increase in premium. Jean Schmidt made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to enter into contracts with Community Mutual Insurance Company and Dental Care Plus for 1996 coverage. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
John Causey of 2027 Weber Road asked about a traffic light installation at the intersection of Weber Road and Guinea Pike. He wanted an update on the progress of this project. Chairperson Uecker informed Mr. Causey this is a County Engineer's project. Mr. Causey also questioned the additional housing in the Mitchell Farm project. He was advised the developers' had requested a zoning change to an RPUD. This was approved in the summer of 1995.
There were no other public comments.
Mr. Duckworth notified the Board that the Beech Road Landslide project is scheduled to go to the district integrating committee for approval on January 17th. It has been approved for funding.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to go into executive session pursuant to ORC 121.22 G(4) for the purchase of property. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Jean Schmidt made a motion to come out of executive session. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
With no other business to come before the board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 9:10PM.
ATTEST:_______________________________________________________________CLERK
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