The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in special session on January 30, 2001 at 5:00PM at the Miami Township Civic Building. Chairperson Edwin Humphrey called the meeting to order and invited all to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Chairperson Humphrey appointed David Duckworth, Township Administrator, acting Clerk for the purpose of recording minutes. Mr. Duckworth called the roll. Present were: Edwin H. Humphrey, Joseph W. Uecker and Mary Makley Wolff.
Mr. Duckworth introduced Mark Burgess of R.D. Zande & Associates who then provided the Board final plans for the development of Miami Riverview Park. Mr. Burgess informed the Board that his plans represent the initial site development of the park.
Mr. Duckworth provided the Board with financial information with respect to available revenue for 2001 park improvements. Mr. Duckworth informed the Board that there is an estimated $1.9 million available to spend in 2001 for capital improvements. Mr. Duckworth informed the Board that the $1.9 million represents both Park Levy and General Fund revenue. Mr. Duckworth informed the Board that by spending $1.9 million, there will not be any projected carry-over funds into the 2002 park capital improvement budget. Mr. Duckworth also informed the Board that in order to accomplish the long range park capital improvements, the Board will need to commit $750,000 in General Fund revenue. The Board agreed to commit the necessary General Fund revenue as long as the funds are available.
Mr. Duckworth informed the Board that Robert Ryan has requested an extension on the closing of his property. The closing on Mr. Ryan's property will take place March 15, 2001 instead of February 1, 2001. Mr. Uecker moved to authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign an extension agreement. Motion was seconded by Mrs.Wolff. Upon roll call all voted "aye".
With no further business to come before the Board, Chairperson Humphrey adjourned the meeting at 6:45PM.
ATTEST ___________________________________ ACTING CLERK David D. Duckworth
___________________________________ CHAIRPERSON Edwin H. Humphrey