On Monday, March 18,1996, the Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic Center. Chairperson, Joseph Uecker opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Township Clerk, Eric Ferry called the roll. Chairperson, Joseph Uecker, Vice Chairperson, Jean Schmidt and member Edwin Humphrey were in attendance.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to approve the minutes from the February 29 and March 5,1996 Board of Trustee Meetings and the minutes from the Public Hearing of Case #417 dated February 12 and 28,1996, as presented. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Fire Chief, Jim Whitworth gave the Trustees the February 1996 monthly report. He reported that one of the full time firefighter-paramedics, Vic Miller was on injury leave from February 5 through March 5th and firefighter-paramedic, Becky Smith continued on sick leave (20 months). He also reported the department has finalized the selection of six (6) potential candidates for part time positions. All four (4) ambulances have now had a transmission replacement.
Police Chief, R. Steven Bailey reported that due to the recent lighting strike, the department report for the month of February is not available at this time. He expects to have the report for the next Trustee meeting. Chief Bailey did mention that the group will leave on Tuesday, March 19th for California for the Accreditation.
Service Director, Walt Fischer presented the Service Department report for February. Of special note, department members attended a total of 78.5 hours of OSHA training. Mr. Fischer reported a total of $64,004.38 has been spent this season on snow removal.
Gloria Condelles gave the Zoning Report for the month of February. Total fees received was $4,469.66 and new home starts were 51 (up from 27 a year ago).
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Planning Commission advising the deadline for applying for CDBG grants for 1996 is April 30,1996.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Planning Commission regarding Millbrook Farm Amended Design Review. They voted to approve the revised plan contingent upon satisfactory resolution of all staff and agency comments, and contingent upon construction of a stub street (Hunter Wood) to the White Pillars property unless the White Pillars property is planned or developed for non residential use.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Planning Commission regarding Revised Design Review of Hunters Ridge Farms. The Commission voted to approve the revised plan contingent upon satisfactory resolution of all staff and agency comments.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineers Office extending an invitation to the Township to participate in OSHA Training. The first program will be held on March 29th at the County Administration Building from 8:30AM to 12:00.
Mr. Ferry read a Thank You letter from Rhonda Robbins to the Trustees for the courtesy of hearing her son, David, at a recent Trustee Meeting.
Mr. David Duckworth, Township Administrator reported an agreement has been reached for the FOP Contract. The Board will review the agreement and schedule signing for Tuesday, March 19,1996.
Chairperson Joe Uecker reminded those in attendance of the
Special Meeting on Tuesday, March 19th at 8:30 PM.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including warrants number 59491 through 59667 for a total of $179,174.08. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, al voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth reported on a request by Trim Parts to close Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road for approximately 15 minutes on July 16,1996 for a demonstration as part of their annual open house. The Safety/Service Committee supports the proposed function. Jean Schmidt made a motion to approve the Trim Parts request for the closing of Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road on July 16,1996 as long as the demonstration is promoted by Trim Parts as a Special Racing Demonstration (not to be performed by non professionals). Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Jean Schmidt voted AYE, Ed Humphrey voted AYE, Joe Uecker voted NAY. Motion carried.
Mr. Fischer requested the Board approve a Klondyke Road Engineering Study to determine what can be done to correct the line of sight problem. The Board of Trustees agreed that this project should be made a part of the Township Issue Two program for 1996.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that a date for the Budget Hearing needs to be set to approve the Budget before April 01,1996. Jean Schmidt made a motion to hold a special meeting to approve the Township Budget and handle any other Township business that may come before the Board, on Thursday, March 28th at 7:00 PM at the Township Hall. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Uecker reminded the Board that a Public Hearing needs to be set for Zoning Case #418. Ed Humphrey made a motion to hold a Public Hearing for Case #418 be held April 02,1996 at the Miami Township Civic Center at 8:00 PM during the regular Board Meeting. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Fischer requested a speed limit reduction to 25 M.P.H. for Paxton Lake Subdivision, Davon Court, and Tri-Ridge Boulevard. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept Resolution 96-13 reducing the speed limit to 25 M.P.H. on Waverly Hill Lane (T-2340), Paxton Lake Cove (T-2503), Paxton Lake Drive (T-2500), Ships Cover (T-2501 and Windsail Cove (T2502). Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept Resolution 96-14 reducing the speed limit to 25 M.P.H. on Davon Court (T-2409). Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept Resolution 96-15
lowering the speed limit to 25 M.P.H. on Tri-Ridge Boulevard Boulevard (T2430). Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. T.J. Sibersi 6220 Shadow Hill Way congratulated Mr. Uecker on his certification by the Dan Beard Council as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matters pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(1). Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Ed Humphrey made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion.
With no further business to come before the Board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 9:50 PM.
ATTEST____________________________________CLERK
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