The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Wednesday, September 08, 1999. The meeting began at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic building. Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. 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 August 17, 1999 minutes and the correction to the August 3rd minutes. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Commissioners' Journal #287 of the following roads being placed in the Miami Township Public Road System: Mitchell Farm-Section 1 Subdivision, Mitchell Farm Drive T-2649 0.118 miles, Seattle Rule Court T-2650 0.093 miles, Vantaggio Circle T-2651 0.194 miles, Bold Greenback Drive T-2652 0.036miles, Ashire Road T-2603 0.152 miles, Colonel Clopp Court T-2653 0.117 miles, Bedfordshire Drive T-2498 0.035 miles, Seattle Rule Drive T-2655 0.172 miles and Return Short Lane T-2654 0.041 miles.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Engineers' office advising that Woodville Pike will be closed for sewer repairs September 21st and 22nd from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer to the Ohio
Department of Transportation regarding the planned improvement to SR 28 from
Bypass 28 east to Branch Hill Guinea Pike.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Engineer announcing the Annual
SnowPlow Roadeo. This year's event will take place on Thursday, September 16th
beginning at 9AM. The location is the old Jeff Wyler Pontiac/Buick property near
Batavia.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Engineer to the Ohio Department of Transportation regarding US 50 Corridor Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Road to Round Bottom Road. Mr. Hartman proposed that ODOT, Miami Township and Clermont County all share in the $7,500 fee to Roberts Engineering to provide a planning and traffic engineering study of the area.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer to David M. Lipari regarding Wards Corner Road. The letter addressed Mr. Lipari's concerns relating to the Wards Corner/Loveland-Miamiville Road.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from Linda L. Fraley, Clermont County Auditor. The Clermont County Budget Commission will hold a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing budgets for the fiscal year beginning January 01, 2000. The meeting was held on August 31, 1999 at 10:00 AM.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from Skeets Humphries, Trustee of Stonelick Township to the Board regarding the Census. Owensville library will be a distribution center for Census Posters and "bulletin board" notices. Mrs. Schmidt expounded on the importance to get the message out to the residents of Miami Township.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Ohio Job Service Employer Committee. The next J.S.E.C. meeting will be a joint meeting with Butler and Hamilton Counties on September 14, 1999, 11:30 AM at the Kings Island Golf Center.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Ed Fisher, League Coordinator-Milford Area Church Softball. Mr. Fisher expressed appreciation for the use of the 3 ballfields at the Paxton Ramsey Park.
Mr. Ferry read a Legal Notice of Publication for the annexation of 0.9455 acres from Miami Township to the City of Loveland, Ohio. The hearing will be held October 27, 1999 at 2:30 PM at the County Administration Building, before the Clermont County Board of County Commissioners.
Mr. Ferry read a Legal Notice of Publication for the annexation of 11.116 acres from Miami Township to the City of Loveland. The hearing will be held October 27, 1999 at 2:30 PM at the County Administration Building, before the Clermont County Board of County Commissioners. Mrs. Schmidt commented that this annexation was not necessary and she and the other Trustees would attend the meeting to express their feelings.
Chairperson Uecker read a notification from the County Commissioners
Association of Ohio regarding Senate Bill 142.
Chairperson Uecker re-opened the Public Hearing - Street Lighting District Phase II of Weber Oaks. Mr. Ferry read the legal notice of Public Hearing. Mr. Duckworth reported the proposal is for five lights. There were no questions from the Trustees. There were no adjacent property owners present. There were no communications relative to this case. There were no comments from any person in attendance. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to approve the establishment of a Street Lighting District for Phase II of Weber Oaks and authorize for bid. The bid to be opened at 8:15 on October 19,1999. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Larry Fronk, Planning and Zoning Director presented his response to a letter from the County Department of Community Planning and Development dated August 12, 1999. The purpose of that letter was a desire by the Commission to develop a standardized nomenclature for zoning classifications. Mr. Fronk stated he felt the Township needs more information on the intent relating to this standardization and the proposed methodology to achieve the standardization. The Board directed Mr. Fronk to gather more information from the Planning Commission.
Chairperson Uecker reminded the Board that the September 21st meeting has been changed to September 28th at 8:00 PM.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 183 checks numbered 70510 to 70692 for the total amount of $518,669.08, plus payroll and payroll taxes for August 27th and September 10th in the amount of $309,799.26. Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board grant conditional employment to part-time Fire
Fighter candidates: Kristie Bednarik, Catherine Brehm, Jason Boatright, Jeffrey
Cantin, Joseph Hoerst, James Petry, David Stiles and Ed Von Lehmden. Mrs.
Schmidt made a motion to grant conditional employment to Kristie Bednarik,
Catherine Brehm, Jason Boatright, Jeffrey Cantin, Joseph Hoerst, James Petry,
David Stiles and Ed Von Lehmden as part-time Fire Fighters. Mr. Humphrey
seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board grant final employment to Jamie Schoenwetter for the position of part-time Police Records Clerk. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to grant final employment to Jamie Schoenwetter for the position of part-time Police Records Clerk with an effective date of employment as 09/13/1999 at an hourly rate of $l0.00. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board grant final employment to Bonnie J. Runions for the position of Seasonal Maintenance Worker- Parks. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to grant final employment to Bonnie J. Runions for the position of Seasonal Maintenance Worker-Parks with an effective date of 09/01/1999 and an hourly rate of $8.50. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented a recommendation from Service Director, Walter Fischer to promote James Richmond, Mechanic II, be promoted to Mechanic II, Step 5 effective August 17, 1999. This hourly rate will be $19.15. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to promote James Richmond to Mechanic II, Step 5 effective August 17, 1999. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that Chief Bailey has received a letter of resignation from Probationary Patrol Officer Elizabeth Farmer. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to accept the resignation into record. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
OUT OF TOWNSHIP TRAVEL
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with a request for authorization to send
Walter Fischer and Ed Seglia to the CarteGraph Users Conference, October 7-8,
1999 in Dubuque, Iowa. Estimated cost $1,200.00. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to
authorize the request. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all
voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with a draft of proposed revisions to the
Miami Township Bylaws and Rules for Park Government. Mr. Humphrey made a motion
to approve the revisions to the Miami Township Bylaws and Rules for Park
Government as presented. Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all
voted "AYE." Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to authorize fishing to begin
at 6:00 AM on Saturday, September 18, 1999 at the Park following a catch and
release program. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted
"AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 28th at 6:00 PM to hear Zoning Case #443. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to hold the Fall Clean Up on October 15th and 16th with the times and items that will not be accepted to be in the public notice. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Fischer reported he has received notification of salt bids from SWOP4G.
The low bidder was Morton Salt at $26.00 per ton. The City of Middletown,
according to state requirement handled the bidding process. He recommended
awarding the 1999-2000 season contract to Morton Salt.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept the salt bid of $26.00 per ton from Morton
Salt and award the contract to Morton Salt for the 1999-2000 season. Mrs.
Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Fischer requested approval for extra work authorization for the Lemming House in the amount of $10,528.00 for four items. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to approve the extra work authorization on the Lemming House in the amount of $10,528.00. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to set Halloween Trick or Treat for October 31, 1999 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with a request from the Full Gospel Ministries, for the use of the Miami Meadows Park for a series of "revivals." The Board approved the request for a one-time event.
Mr. Duckworth notified the Board he has received a written request from Miami Glen for use of the Civic Building on Saturday, October 9th from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, for a Miami Glen function. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to authorize Miami Glen to use the Civic Building on Saturday, October 9th, 1999 from 7:00PM to 10:00 PM. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider a "NO PARKING" zone for the entire length of Service Road to protect the integrity of the roadway. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 99-35 establishing a "No Parking Zone" for the entire length of Service Road. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Kris Mick requested approval of the proposed fall events for the Parks. The Board approved all events.
Police Chief Bailey notified the Board that Mr. David Applegate, a Miami Township resident has asked for permission to paint DARE MIAMI TOWNSHIP on the side of his dragster to show support for the Township DARE program. He will agree to have the car available for several DARE events. The Board approved the request.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to establish October 8, 9, and 10, 1999 as
Township Free Yard Sale Weekend. Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll
call, all voted "AYE."
Mary Makley Wolff, 5847 Monassas Run Road presented the Board with a draft of
the Miami Township Park Levy Renewal Plan. She stated the Park Levy Committee
will hold a fundraiser "Closest to the Pin Golf" contest on September
25 at the Miami Meadows Park from 2 to 5 PM.
Mr. Lynn Taylor of 1075 Bridlepath Lane commented on the park levy plan. He
stated he would like to see the traffic flow addressed in the parks. Mr. Taylor
asked if a time line has been established for the investigation into the no
confidence issue with the Police Department. Mr. Duckworth responded that Mr.
Korfhagen (Miami Township Attorney) did not want to put a time limit on this
investigation. He felt putting a time limit would hinder the investigation. Mr.
Taylor stated he felt a deadline would not be appropriate, but a time line, with
periodic updates as to the progress would be appreciated and good management.
Chairperson Uecker welcomed Eagle Scout Mike Lucia to the meeting.
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 121.22(G)(2). Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon
roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey 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 hold a Special Meeting at 10:00 AM on September 24th, 1999 to discuss Home Rule legislation and any other Township business that may come before the Board. 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 10:52 PM.
ATTEST:
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Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
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Joseph W. Uecker, Chairperson