The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, March 06, 2001 at 8:00pm. Chairman Edwin H. Humphrey called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Pastor Steve Caperton of the Vineyard Church gave the invocation. Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Chairman Edwin H. Humphrey, Joseph W. Uecker and Mary Makley Wolff.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the February 20th and February 22nd meeting minutes. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Water and Sewer District regarding an informational meeting on March 19th, 2001 from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at the gymnasium of the Charles L. Seipelt Elementary School. The meeting will feature a preliminary design for sewer service on SR 131, Dry Run Road, Lindaway Drive, Greimann Lane, Hilltop Lane, and Melody Lane.
Township Administrator, David Duckworth requested the Board consider adopting a resolution to establish a Section 125 plan. He also requested the Board authorize him to enter into an agreement with AFLAC for the provision of supplemental insurance benefits to be paid entirely by the employee via payroll deductions and subject to the Section 125 provisions. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-13 adopting a section 125 plan for the purpose of pre-taxing employees premiums for health and dental insurance, dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mrs. Wolff made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to enter into an agreement with AFLAC for the provision of the following supplemental insurance benefits: short term disability, cancer insurance, intensive care insurance and accident insurance. These benefits will be paid 100 percent by the employee via payroll deductions. These benefits will be subject to the section 125 provisions. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 188 checks numbered 63001 to 63189 for the total amount of $806,579.53 plus payroll and payroll taxes for February 23, 2001 in the amount of $182, 619.32. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to withdraw the Conditional Offer of Employment for the positions of probationary police officers previously granted to Daniel Hodapp and Kevin Ruwe. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider revising the following personnel policies; 1) Eligibility Policy (eliminating Trustee interview); 2) Vacation; 3) Travel; 4) Probation Periods. Mr. Uecker made a motion to accept the revisions to the Eligibility Policy. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." A decision on the revisions to the Vacation policy was tabled until the next regular meeting. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt the revisions to the Travel policy. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mr. Uecker made a motion to accept the revisions to the Probation Periods. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the employment of Ken Arter as probationary police officer (lateral entry), at a rate of $20.38 per hour effective March 19, 2001. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the employment of Cory Tilbrook as probationary police officer at a rate of $16.30 per hour effective March 18, 2001 with a one-year probationary period. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to offer employment to Chris Evans for the position of Maintenance Worker 1, at an hourly rate of $10.79, effective March 7, 2001, with a one-year probationary period. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion of offer employment to Janice Sweet for the position of Maintenance Worker 1, at an hourly rate of $10.79, effective March 7, 2001, with a one-year probationary period. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to promote Michael Nelson (Volunteer FF1/EMT) to the position of Part-Time Firefighter 1/EMT, effective March 7, 2001, at an hourly rate of $9.50, with a one-year probationary period. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to promote Thomas Porter (Volunteer FF2/EMT) to the position of Part-Time Firefighter 2/EMT, effective March 7, 2001, at an hourly rate of $9.80, with a one-year probationary period. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to hire Clarence Gossett as Seasonal Maintenance Worker, at an hourly rate of $9.50, effective March 7, 2001.
OUT-OF-TOWNSHIP TRAVEL
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to authorize Nick Colliver to attend the 2001 National Association of Field Training Officers Conference in Reno, Nevada, June 2-8, 2001 at a total cost of $2,000.00. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to authorize Steve Bailey to attend the FBI NAA National Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, July 6-12, 2001, at a total cost of $1,615.00. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION
Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-10 lowering the speed limit on certain streets in Miami Township, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to hold the Township's Free Yard Sale Weekend (no permits required) April 20, 21 and 22, 2001. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to hold Spring Cleanup Days April 27 and 28, 2001. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to set Brush Days for May 18 and 19, 2001. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider the continuation of the PEAP program for employee assistance and drug/alcohol testing for CDL drivers. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to authorize the Administrator, on behalf of the Board, to enter into a contract with PEAP. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the extra work order for the Sugar Camp Road Bank Stabilization Project in the amount of $7, 585.00. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
The 2001 Budget Hearing will be held March 13th at 7:00 P.M.
Mr. Ferry advised the Board he would not be able to attend the next regular meeting on March 20, 2001.
Melanie Schefft of 6567 E. Knollwood discussed her concerns regarding a property in her neighborhood. She asked why the junk car law is not, in her opinion, being enforced? She asked why the current regulations have not been re-written to address this problem?
Mr. Larry Fronk, Community Planning Director explained why the laws can not be changed without complete investigation. He stated a violation notice has been sent to the property owner in question. The Chairman requested Mr. Fronk to prepare papers for institution of a text change to the property maintenance code by the March 20th meeting.
Rob Hermey 5016 Marathon-Edington Road, Williamsburg, Ohio suggested that the planned skate park be open to bikes. Chairman Humphrey stated the skate park would probably be for skates and skateboards but the Board will look into the possibility of creating a dirt bike park in the future.
Marvin Hudson of 5969 Pinto Place requested the Board approve the use of certain Miami Township streets for the June 16th Run for the Poor. Proceeds go to St. Vincent de Paul. The Board concurred.
Mark Hardman of 6100 First Street, Miamiville presented his concerns about the increased traffic in his community due to expansion of local businesses.
Dave Maryo of 340 Center Street, Miamiville expressed his concerns about businesses that don't follow the zoning regulations.
There were no other public comments.
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairman Humphrey adjourned the meeting.
ATTEST: _____________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
_____________________________________________________________ Edwin H. Humphrey, Chairman