The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, July 20, 1999 at the Miami Township Civic building. Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker called the meeting to order. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were, Joseph W. Uecker, Jean Schmidt and Edwin H. Humphrey. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to approve the minutes of the Trustee meetings on July 06, 1999 and July 13, 1999. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Jeni Brewer representing Pathways of Miami Township announced the group is installing a paved sidewalk along Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road in front of the junior high school and adjacent properties. The project is planned for the spring of 2000, with completion in the fall of 2000. The group is planning to get the funding through the sale of paver bricks. The Board agreed to support the project and put the information on the Township’s web site.
Miami Township Police Chief, R. Steven Bailey presented a Meritorious Service Award to Diane Slagle. He presented the Employee of the Quarter Award to Officer Michael Henderson.
Assistant Chief Harold Thiele presented the Fire Department report of activity for the month of June. Mrs. Schmidt asked for a moment of silence to honor the passing of Fire/EMS employee Tony Romano’s brother.
Chris Snow presented a report of activities and planned projects of the Information Services.
Kris Mick presented the Parks and Recreation report for June and event calendars for the future. Kris also commented on the Miami Meadows Park grand opening. The event was a success and many good comments have been received from the public.
Police Chief R. Steven Bailey presented the June Police activity report.
Service Director, Walter Fischer presented the Service Department report.
Planning and Zoning Director, Larry Fronk was on vacation. Chairperson Uecker noted the Hilton Garden Inn has been issued a zoning certificate and construction has started.
Mr. Ferry read from the Clermont County Commissioners’ Journal #287 dated June 30, 1999. The journal recorded the acceptance of streets into the Miami Township public road systems. These are T-2016 Paxton Woods Drive (0.092), T-2645 Andrea Drive (0.062), T-2016 Paxton Woods Drive (0.102), T-2566 Wild Cherry Drive (0.085) and T-2648 Scarlet Maple Court (0.188).
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineers Office. They will be hosting a meeting for the Clermont County Clerks and Trustees Association on August 19, 1999 at 5:00 PM at the Pattison Park Lodge in Owensville.
Mr. Ferry read a letter directed to Mr. Richard V. Everhart of the Ohio Housing Finance Agency from Larry Fronk regarding the Brisben Company application for multi family bond funding. Mr. Fronk requested the OHFA Board take a serious look at the track record of the Brisben Company prior to taking action on the bond financing request.
Mr. Ferry read a memo from Larry Fronk. The memo announced the Ohio Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing on the widening of State Route 28 on Wednesday, August 25, 1999. The meeting will be held at the Live Oaks Career Center beginning at 5:00 PM.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Loveland-Symmes Fire Department to Miami Township Fire and EMS Chief Jim Whitworth. The letter expressed gratitude to the Miami Township Fire Department for their assistance during the U.S. Elite National Cycling Championships.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Ohio Township Association to Jim Whitworth confirming his participation in a panel discussion on Disaster Management and Response August 4-7, 1999.
Chairperson Uecker announced the OHSA will hold a hearing tomorrow in Columbus on the Brisben project. Mr. Uecker and several concerned citizens will be attending the meeting. They will leave from the Township parking lot at 7:30 AM.
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 99-28 terminating personal property tax exemption benefits granted to the James River Corporation pursuant to section 5709.63 of the Ohio Revised Code. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 99-29 authorizing the assignment of real estate tax exemption benefits of a tax abatement agreement to Structural Dynamics Research Corporation and Milford Partners, LLC. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 189 checks numbered 70094 to 70282 for a total amount of $320,641.54 plus payroll and payroll taxes for July 16,1999 in the amount of $163,066.62. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry presented the Board with the June financial report. The Board approved the report.
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board establish pay rates and effective dates of employment for the police officers hired July 14th, Scott Ball and Elizabeth Farmer. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to establish $15.78 as the hourly rate for Scott Ball effective August 01, 1999 and $14.93 per hour for Elizabeth Farmer, effective August 02, 1999. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth informed the Board that Chief Bailey has recommended the offer of employment to Chris Niehaus as a reserve police officer be withdrawn. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to withdraw the offer of employment to Mr. Niehaus. Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with out-of-township travel requests for authorization, Fire and EMS Captain Brian Gulat to the National Highway Institute Incident Management Workshop, July 27-28 Columbus, Ohio. Estimated cost: $180.00.
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Assistant Fire Chief, Harold Thiele and Captain Dean Miracle to the Emergency Vehicle/Fleet Maintenance Conference, August 12-15, 1999 Louisville, Kentucky. Estimate cost: $1,800.00. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Fire/EMS Chief Jim Whitworth to the International Association of Fire Chief’s Annual Conference August 25-September 01, 1999 Kansas City, Missouri. Estimated cost: $1,850.00.
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Captain John Dold and Lieutenant Steve Monterosso to a Performance Management Supervision and Leadership Skills workshop, August 11-13,1999 Columbus, Ohio. Estimated cost:
$ 1,050.00 Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to hold a Public Hearing on Zoning Cases #444 and #445 beginning at 7:00 PM on August 03, 1999. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with a request to authorize spending $5,000.00 for bleachers to be erected at the Miami Meadows Park. The Board agreed.
Mr. Duckworth asked the Board to consider whether they want to make township park facilities available for special events such as the German Shepherd Dog Club of Cincinnati for their annual dog show in the year 2000. The Board approved the use of the Miami Meadows Park for the German Shepherd Annual Dog Show on Memorial Day weekend in the year 2000 only. The Board also determined the park use policy should be reviewed.
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 99-30 recognizing Edward J. Fischer, III for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mark Strecker of 1677 Gray Fox Trail spoke of his concerns about the proposed Brisben project.
Mrs. Schmidt thanked Mr. Uecker for taking the lead in the Brisben concerns.
There were no other public comments.
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the purchase of property pursuant to ORC 121(G)(2). Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mr. 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 10:10 PM.
ATTEST: __________________________________________________________________
Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
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Joseph W. Uecker, Chairperson