The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at the Miami Township civic building. Chairperson Jean Schmidt called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. 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 September 19th Board of Trustee meeting minutes. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Bill Knepp, Mr. Glenn Rankin, Mr. Brose Nordman, Ms. Lonnie Kingsberry, and Ms. Tina Sandborn representing Miami Glen made a special presentation to the Board in celebration of their fifth year anniversary. They reported on their progress, presented a check for the rent for the next twenty years, read a poem written by Ms. Kingsberrg, presented the members with an Ohio Buckeye and announced that the Schersinger Pest Control Company has donated the design and materials for a butterfly garden entryway at the Greater Miami Township Performing Center. The Board was presented with a birthday cake and each member of the audience received a cupcake.
The Miami Township Board of Trustees presented Jennie Workman, Goldina Backer, and Candy Burgeon of the Day Heights Garden Club with plaques of appreciation for the work they do in the beautification of Miami Township, specifically at the Leming House.
Marshal Orchard who is working toward becoming an Eagle Scout requested approval from the Board for a tennis backstop he would like to construct at the Community Park on Buckwheat Road. The Board members approved the project.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Engineer advising that the 2000 Township road inventory schedule is due Monday, December 18th at 9:00 A.M.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 143 checks numbered 73847 to 73990 for a total amount of $341,844.14 plus payroll and payroll taxes for September 22, 2000 in the amount of $178,269.64. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth requested the Board consider the resignation of Police Officer Heather Burgess effective October 16th and the resignation of Maintenance Worker I, Mark Marcosco effective October 6, 2000. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept the two resignations. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested authorization to send Steve Rogers and T.J. Spencer to a refresher course in the use of Computer Voice Stress Analyzer November 1-3, 2000 in Columbus, Ohio. Estimated cost is $830.00. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested authorization to send Glen Evans to the Community Policing: Crime Prevention Conference, December 11-13, 2000 in Columbus, Ohio at an estimated cost of $425.00. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Service Director, Walt Fischer advised the Board he had received the salt bids from SWOP4g. The low bidder was $28.91 from IMC Salt, Inc. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept the bid of $28.91 from IMC Salt Inc and notify the low bidder. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider selling Isco to the Forest Park Police Department. The former handler of Isco, Mike Hackman has taken a position with the Forest Park Department and they have expressed an interest in purchasing Isco for $1500.00. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-48 disposing of surplus equipment and authorizing the sale of surplus equipment to another political subdivision, dispensing with the second reading. That surplus equipment being a German shepherd police canine. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider a speed limit reduction request for streets in the Woods at Miami Trails, The Hunt Club and Harvest Ridge subdivisions. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-47 lowering the speed limit on certain streets in Miami Township, dispensing with the second reading and declaring and emergency. The streets affected are Woods Trail Lane (T-2633) .086 miles in The Woods at Miami Trails; White Gate Court (T-2666.220 miles and Foxtale Court (T-2667) .086 miles in The Hunt Club; Harvest Ridge Drive (T-2692). 294 miles, Apple Blossom Lane (T-2693) .144 miles and Heritage Court (T-2694) .064 miles in the Harvest Ridge subdivision. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board he has received a request for the creation of a lighting district for The Estates at Miami Trails, Phase III. Mr. Uecker made a motion to accept the request and set a Public Hearing for October 17th during the regular Board meeting. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board he has received a request for the creation of a lighting district for Millbrook Farms, Section 5. Mr. Uecker made a motion to accept the request and set a Public Hearing for October 17th during the regular scheduled Board meeting. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider participating in a consortium of other township and municipalities to jointly hire an attorney to draft a master agreement each community can use in dealing with private businesses requesting authority to install communication devices in public right-of-ways. The attorney being considered is Gregory Dunn of Schottenstein, Zox and Dunn in Columbus, Ohio. The anticipated cost should not exceed $2,000.00 for Miami Township. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to join the consortium and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to change the November 7th meeting to November 14th at 7:30 PM. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
There were no public comments.
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Schmidt adjourned the meeting at 8:10 PM.
ATTEST: _______________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
_______________________________________________________________ Jean Schmidt, Chairperson