The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on May 5, 1998 at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic building. Chairperson Edwin H. Humphrey called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the roll. Attending were; Edwin H. Humphrey, Joseph W. Uecker and Jean Schmidt.
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to approve the April 22, 1998 Public Hearing minutes as presented. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Debbie Tranter, a 2nd grade teacher at Siepelt Elementary School ,students and other 2nd grade teachers presented the Board with a donation of $2,614.70 to the Park Trust Fund. The donation represents the proceeds of a tee shirt fund raiser. Photos were taken.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from Clermont County Auditor, Linda L. Fraley advising the annual meeting of the Tax Incentive Review Council will be held June 9, 1998. Miami Township's scheduled time is 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Citizens Law Enforcement Association. The Police Appreciation Banquet is May 28, 1998, 6:30 PM at the Holiday Inn-Eastgate. Cost is $30.00 per person
Mr. Ferry read letters from Miami Township Fire/EMS Chief James Whitworth to Chief Jim Hunter of the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department and Chief John Bucher of the Batavia Fire Department. The letters thanked each chief and their crews for their assistance on April 16, 1998 to areas impacted by the flooding Little Miami River.
The Trustees discussed Zoning Case #433. Mr. Uecker made a motion to accept
the recommendation of the Miami Township Rural Zoning Commission to deny zone
change 433 for the following reasons:
1. The applicant purchased this property with a single family
home located on it and knowing the land was zoned
"A" residence.
The applicant allowed the property to deteriorate to a point
the home had to be demolished.
2. The proposed "B-2" general business district
zoning does not provide a transition between the
"B-2" zoning to the south and the "A"
residence zoning to the north
Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth, Miami Township Administrator, recommended the Board proceed with designating all of East Knollwood Circle a "No Parking Zone." The No Parking Zone will become effective May 8,1998. No action required.
Mr. Duckworth reported on the cost of increasing the Township liability limit from $5 million to $10 million. The cost is an additional $5,120.00. ($118,544.41 to $123,653.41). Mr. Uecker made a motion to increase the property and casualty insurance liability limit to $10 million at an additional cost of $5,120.00. Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Chairperson Humphrey reminded the Board there will be a public hearing on Zoning Case # 431 June 16, 1998 at 7:30 PM.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 103 checks numbered from 66373 to 66475 for a total amount of $145,025.28. Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Miami Township Attorney, John Korfhagen presented information on the BOCA National Property Maintenance Code/1996. The code could be lawfully adopted by the Board of Trustees of Miami Township under 505.73. He stated he had not yet discovered if the Board could adopt part of the code. He noted if the code is adopted there are strict limitations regarding the copying and use of this code, the Township would be required to adopt fines and penalties for violation of the code and there is no statutory guidelines about how to determine these penalties. Nor is there any statutory provision for enforcement or collection of these penalties. The Board determined that additional information and review was necessary.
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with a resolution authorizing the Township to enter into a contract with the Hamilton County Board of Health for data collection and analysis for the Safe Communities Project. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 98-12 authorizing entering into a contract with the Hamilton County Board of Health and authorizing the Administrator to sign on behalf of the Board of Trustees. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board reappoint Paul Knepp and himself to the Clermont County Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC). Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to appoint Paul Knepp and David Duckworth as Miami Township representatives to the Clermont County Tax Incentive Review Council. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant part time FF/EMTA Jerry Pratt a 90-day unpaid leave of absence. Chief Whitworth has approved the request. Mr. Uecker made a motion to grant Jerry Pratt a 90-day unpaid leave of absence. Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board hire Ms. Cherrie Classen as a temporary clerical employee. Ms. Classen will be paid $8.00 per hour and will work 25 hours a week for a six week period. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to hire Cherrie Classen as a temporary Township employee at a rate of $8.00 per hour for 25 hours per week for a period of six weeks. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested authorization to advertise for bids for the walking trails at Miami Meadows Parks. Mr. Fischer would like to receive the bids by June 11, 1998 at 8:30 PM with bid opening at that time. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to authorize advertising for bids for the Miami Meadows Park walking trails. Bids due by June 11, 1998 with bid opening at 8:30PM. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker recognized a visiting scout, Thomas Susman. The Board welcomed Mr. Susman.
Diane Winters of 5809 Jeb Stuart Drive requested the Trustees adopt some type of property maintenance code. She stated for 13 years she has tried to get someone to take care of a problem on her street with a neighbor who won't maintain their property.
Thomas Susman of 5952 Creekside Drive asked the Board if there was any way to preserve some of the greenbelt areas in future developments of the Township?
There were no other public comments.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(1). Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to offer David Duckworth a 3.5 percent salary increase over his 1997 salary and under "Other Benefits" establish the value of the vehicle provided for his use at $950.00 for federal tax purposes. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Humphrey adjourned the meeting at 9:30 PM.
ATTEST ____________________________________________________________________
Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
Edwin H. Humphrey, Chairperson