The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session at 8:30 PM at the Miami Township civic building. Chairperson Jean Schmidt called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Jean Schmidt, Edwin H. Humphrey and Joseph W. Uecker. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the January 18th and January 20th meeting minutes. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Chairperson Schmidt asked Fire/EMS Chief Jim Whitworth to describe the newest addition to the Township's emergency medical equipment. Chief Whitworth announced the receipt of a John Deer 6-wheel Gator through a $10,000.00 donation from Mr. Robert Hulley .The Miami Township Fire and EMS Association arranged purchase of the gator and med bed and the new "Hulley" rescue unit is in the parking lot.
Mr. Bob Nelson with Citizens for Milford Schools 2000 asked the board members to support the March 7th school bond issue. He presented an overview of the proposed improvement projects and uses of existing properties. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to support the Milford school bond issue. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming the month of March 2000 be observed as Mental Retardation and Developmental disabilities Month in Miami Township. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry read a letter to John Kidwell from the Clermont County Engineer regarding a request to relocate the entrance into his community from SR 28. Based on the outcome of the public involvement meeting on January 5,2000 the department will not pursue this access relocation plan to be incorporated into the Ohio Department of Transportation sponsored SR 28 widening project.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Kraig L. Gordon, Chairman of the Clermont County Planning Commission. Mr. Gordon submitted to the Board a suggested zoning classification system.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Paul Berringer, District Administrator for the Clermont Soil and Water Conservation District. Mr. Berringer advised the Board they are still eligible to participate in the Logjam program. Applications need to be submitted by February 21st.
Community Development Director, Larry Fronk reviewed zoning complaints, investigation results and action taken relating to several Miamiville properties. Several residents expressed appreciation for Mr. Fronk looking into their concerns.
Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth presented the Board with a vehicle noise resolution for review.
Mr. Ferry opened the only bid received for the lights in the Millbrook Farms, Section 3 and 4 lighting district. The bid from Cinergy $2380.56 annually. Mr. Uecker made a motion to accept the bid into the record. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 00-03 providing for the procurement of a street lighting system, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency for the Millbrook Farms, Sections 3 and 4. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with a snow removal resolution for review. Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 00-05 declaring and emergency to exist and authorizing the removal of snow and ice from undedicated roads in accordance with revised code, section 505.82, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Chairperson Schmidt reminded those in attendance of the Lemming House Grand Opening on February 13th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. There will be a Special Board meeting on February 15th at 5:30 pm to hold a Budget Hearing and the March 7th Trustee meeting has been cancelled and rescheduled for February 29th.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 215 checks numbered from 71662 to 71876 for a total amount of $312,407.14. Plus payroll and payroll taxes for January 28th in the amount of $170,671.78. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to accept the donation of an all-terrain vehicle from the Miami Township Fire and EMS Association. And accept the request that the vehicle shall be used primarily for fire and emergency medical service purposes. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with 4 Personnel Actions. Final offer of employment to James Petry and Catherine Brehm as full time fire-fighter/paramedics: Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize final offers of employment as full time firefighter/paramedics to James Petry and Catherine Brehm. Starting pay to be $10.87 per hour. Effective date of employment for both to be February 14, 2000. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Final offer of employment to Todd Koehler for the position of part-time fire fighter/paramedic: Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize a final offer of part-time employment as a firefighter/paramedic to Todd Koehler. Mr. Koehler will have an effective starting date of February 07,2000 at the rate of $9.50 per hour. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Employee Resignations: Part-time FF/EMTP Jeff Cantin has resigned effective February 10,2000 and Police Officer James Lunkenheimer has resigned his position effective February 19,2000. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept both resignations. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board authorize him to start the process of hiring a Community Relations Coordinator. The Board approved.
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with three Out of Township Travel Requests, Fire Fighter/ Paramedic Bill Doss to the Basic Life Support Symposium in Columbus, Ohio, March 13-14,2000 at an anticipated cost of $420.00. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Fire Fighter/Paramedic Bill Doss to the Fire Department Instructors Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, March 03 and 04, 2000 at an estimated cost of $160.00. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Police Lieutenant Cliff Rowland to a training program titled "Managing the Patrol Function" in Jacksonville, Florida February 20-25,2000 at an estimated cost of $1,465.00. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold a Special Meeting at 7:00 PM on February 28th, 2000 for the purpose of interviewing police officer candidates and any other business that might come before the Board. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
There were no public comments.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss purchases of property pursuant to the ORC section 121.22 (G)(2) and to discuss pending litigation pursuant to ORC section 121.22(G)(3). Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Schmidt adjourned the meeting at 10:25 PM.
ATTEST: _________________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
________________________________________________________________ Jean Schmidt, Chairperson