The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, November 19,1996 at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic Building. Chairperson Joseph Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the roll. In attendance were; Joseph W. Uecker, Jean Schmidt and Edwin H. Humphrey.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to approve as presented the minutes of the November 07,1996 Board meeting. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Fire and EMS Chief, James Whitworth presented the October department report noting the new Life Safety Education Vehicle saw 4,500 children during the month. The recent fireworks incident at the Oasis was investigated and it was found that the issuance of a permit for fireworks cannot be denied it the applicant meets all code requirements, as the Oasis did. There is no provision in the law for restricting time of a fireworks display. The incident in question happened at 10:00-10:30 PM without notification to surrounding neighbors.
Police Chief, R. Steven Bailey presented the Police Department report for October noting the major crimes reported during the first 10 months of 1996 have surpassed the 12 months total for 1995.
Service Director, Walter Fischer advised the Board the North Park Shelter is completed, path paving is scheduled to be completed this week and the cell tower will be assembled this week. The Salt Dome earth work is 98% complete, paving completed and dome construction set to start this week. Mr. Fischer also noted the Office Remodel Project is complete, Drilling began today on the Beech Road Issue 2 Project and the Road Resurfacing began with road grinding on Tuesday.
Ms. Gloria Condelles presented the October zoning report noting that single family homes (at 298) are up over the same period in 1995 (232). Total fees for the month were $6,523.88.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Board of Commissioners, Department of Community Planning and Development announcing a Special Meeting is scheduled for November 13,1996 at 7:00 PM to consider the Clermont County Thoroughfare Plan. The meeting will be held in the session room of the County Administration Building at 101 East Main Street in Batavia.
Mr. Ferry read an announcement from the Ohio Job Service Employer Committee that the guest speaker for the December 04,1996 meeting will be Mr. David Wells, an adjunct professor at Northern Kentucky University.
Mr. Ferry read an announcement from the Ohio Department of Public Safety announcing an Ohio Safe Communities Workshop will be held December 9-12,1996 in Columbus, Ohio. Counties selected are Stark, Lorain, Lake, Lucas, Hamilton, Clermont, Delaware, Williams, and Portage.
Mr. Ferry read a Thank You letter from Adeline Kohus to Firefighter/Paramedic Captain Robert Burns. (This is in regards to the Knox Box Program and the Senior Services Referral Programs the Miami Township Fire/EMS Department have started)
Mr. David Duckworth, Township Administrator advised the Board that progress has been made in the recent search for a Planning and Zoning Director. At this date there are 11 viable candidates. He hopes to narrow the field to 5 or 6 candidates within the next week.
Chief Whitworth advised the Board, Milford Dodge has offered to donate $5000.00 per year for the lease/purchase of a new vehicle to be used to pull the Life Safety Vehicle and replace the 1988 staff car that has a need of repairs beyond current value. Township Attorney, John Korfhager said a lease was allowed since this was fire fighting apparatus and as such was legal with regards to the ORC. Regarding the Gift, Mr. Korfhager advised this is legal also.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to authorize Mr. David Duckworth to enter into a lease agreement with Milford Dodge for a staff vehicle for the Miami Township Fire Department. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth requested input from the Board regarding the creation of a Miami Township Government Access Channel. Mr. Duckworth has received a revised cost estimate showing an estimate of $11,550.00. This does not include video and audio equipment. Mr. Humphrey stated he was still in favor of development of this project. Mr. Duckworth advised the Board , within 30 days he will bring an Action Plan for implementation for the Township Access Channel in 1997.
Chairperson Uecker gave notice a Public Hearing will be conducted at 7:30 PM on Monday, November 25,1996 at the Miami Township Civic Building on Case #423- Miami Township Rural Zoning Commission.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 78 checks numbered 61406 through 61483 for a total amount of $166,457.18. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Walter Fischer, Service Director requested a Speed Limit Reduction to 25 M.P.H. in the Belmont Place Subdivision including the following streets; Emily Drive, Lynne Clara Drive, Richland Circle, Shirl Bar Circle, Elcris Drive, Oakwood Drive, Deb-Renal Drive, Ashcraft Drive and Oakleaf Drive. Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt Resolution 96-47 establishing a 25 MPH speed limit on Emily Drive (T-792), Lynne Clara Drive (T-917), Richland Circle (T-973), Shirl Bar Circle (T-797); Elmcris Drive (T-791); Oakwood Drive (T-795); Deb-Renal Drive (T-790); Ashcraft Drive (T-787); and Oakleaf Drive (T-794) in the platted subdivision known as Elmcris. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Fischer requested a Speed Limit Reduction to 25 MPH on Whitney Drive (T-2401) in the platted commercial subdivision known as Park 50. Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt Resolution 96-48 establishing a 25 MPH speed limit on Whitney Drive (T-2401) in the platted commercial subdivision known as Park 50. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with a suggestion to change the name of the North Park to Paxton-Ramsey Park. He also suggested the South Park be renamed. The Board will take these suggestions under consideration.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board he has received a request from Chief Whitworth regarding the promotion of Part Time FF/EMTB Michael Kirby to Part Time fire fighter 1/EMTP effective September 22,1996 at a rate of $8.32 per hour. Jean Schmidt made a motion to promote part time FF/EMTB Michael Kirby to part time FF1/EMTP with an effective date of September 22, 1996 at a rate of $8.32 per hour. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board he has received a Relocation Waiver request by Key Resin Co. The Board requested Mr. Duckworth prepare a letter stating we would prefer the Key Resin Co. consider locating in Miami Township, however we have no objection to their location in Union Township.
Mr. Duckworth notified the Board, the Annual Employee Christmas Lunch will be held December 20th at 11:30 AM. Notices will be going out to the employees soon.
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with a new revised map of the South Park.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board, the Clermont County Board of Commissioners will be holding an auction here at the Township facility on December 05,1996 at 4:00 PM to sell surplus property as a result of BY-PASS 28.
Ed Humphrey made a motion to reschedule the December 17th, 1996 Board of Trustees Meeting to December 30th ,1996 at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic Building and to hold the re-organization meeting as part of the regular meeting. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
There were no Public Comments
With no further business to come before the Board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 9:12 PM.
ATTEST_______________________________________________________CLERK
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