The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session June 04,1996 at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic Center. In the absence of Chairperson Joe Uecker,, Vice-Chairperson, Jean Schmidt called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given . Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the roll. In attendance were Jean Schmidt and Edwin Humphrey. Joe Uecker was out of town.
Ed Humphrey made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 21,1996 Board of Trustee Meeting. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer advising of the closure of Loveland Miamiville Road to all traffic starting at 7:00 AM, Monday, June 17,1996 through approximately July 15,1996.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Office of Environmental Quality regarding a Wastewater Master Plan to help guide and focus the needs and options available to address wastewater management issues within the next 20 years. The Clermont County Sewer District and the Office of Environmental Quality are scheduling regional meetings with communities in June and July. They request a joint meeting with the Miami Township Board of Trustees and the Miami Township Zoning Board of Appeals.
Mr. Ferry read a memo from Miami Township Police Chief, R. Steven Bailey. At this time the Police Department has no objection to the transfer of a liquor license from ABART Inc. to REDA Beard Inc. dba George’s Place at 1220 A SR 28.
Ed Humphrey made a motion to make the 7:30 PM meeting of June 12th inclusive of any other business that may come before the Board.. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Public Hearing on Street Lighting District for the Woods at Miami Trails, Phase II.
Gladstone Bradford of 1103 Oak Ridge Court asked where the street lights would be placed . Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth displayed a map of the proposed lamp placement.
Ed Standin of 6684 Miami Woods Drive also requested information on the placement of the lights and viewed the map with Mr. Bradford.
Tom Peller of 6692 Miami Woods Drive asked about the placement and also wanted to know why other areas of the subdivision already has street lights. Mrs. Schmidt explained the procedure for securing street lighting in subdivisions.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to continue the Public Hearing on a Street Lighting District for the Woods at Miami Trails to June 18th, the next regular scheduled Board of Trustees Meeting. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board, the Township has received notification that the Nature Works grant application for three (3) tennis courts at the Community Park on Buckwheat Road has been approved for funding. The Township will receive $36,903 from ODNR. In order to proceed, the Township needs to submit a contract agreement which stipulates the conditions of the grant. Mr. Duckworth requested authorization to sign the agreement on behalf of the Township. Ed Humphrey made a motion to authorize Mr. David Duckworth to sign the ODNR agreement on behalf of the Township. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion . Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth also requested approval to hire J.T. King & Assoc. to perform the engineering and design work at a cost of $5500.00. Ed Humphrey made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to hire J.T. King & Assoc. to perform the engineering and design work on the three (3) tennis courts at Buckwheat Park for a cost not to exceed $5500.00. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Vice Chairperson Schmidt reminded the Board that DARE graduations will be held at Boyd E. Smith Elementary School on June 5th and 6th at 7:00 PM and at Miami Elementary School on June 7th at 9:30 AM.
Vice Chairperson Schmidt reminded the Board that a Public Hearing on zoning case #419 will be held on June 12th at 7:30 PM at the Miami Township Civic Building.
Vice Chairperson Schmidt reminded the Board that the 1st Annual Township Brush Collection will be held on Saturday, June 29th. Ed Humphrey made a motion to set the time for the Township Brush Collection between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
WKRC television will be broadcasting one of their summer newscasts from Miami Township.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board he has received three (3) out of township travel requests from Chief Whitworth. 1. Jim Walker, Sr., part-time FF/EMTA - Ohio State Firefighters Association annual conference in Toledo, August 15-18, estimated cost;$593.00. 2. Fire/EM Chief, Jim Whitworth - 1996 International Association of Fire Chiefs annual conference in Kansas City, Missouri, August 22-28, estimated cost $1,705.00. 3. Two trips - various personnel to inspect the progress of the new ambulances under construction. Estimated cost; $1274.00.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize the three (3) out of township travel request from Chief Whitworth. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board consider offering the Employee Fitness Program as an additional benefit. To date approximately 20 employees are interested in the program. Ed Humphrey made a motion to approve the Employee Fitness Program as an additional employee benefit. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Vice Chairperson Schmidt advised the Board that House Bill 36 (Annexation Reform) has passed the House and is in the Senate Rules Committee where it has been held up. Mrs. Schmidt requested all Board members and members of the audience contact the Rules Committee members urging the passing of House Bill 36. Mrs. Schmidt also expressed a very special thanks to two members of the Township staff, Jo Brotherton and Sherrie Henslee , without whom, last weeks letter campaign would not have been possible.
There was no public comment.
With no further business to come before the Board, Vice Chairperson Schmidt adjourned the meeting at 9:00 PM.
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