The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 7:00 PM. Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Pastor Barry Clardy of House of Restoration gave the invocation. Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Joseph W. Uecker, Mary Makley Wolff and Edwin H. Humphrey. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 8th meeting. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
The following gave an overview of their department activities during December 2001: Community Development Mr. Larry Fronk Community Relations Mrs. Kim Laing Information Services Mr. Chris Snow Fire/EMS Chief Jim Whitworth Police Chief Steve Bailey Recreation Mr. Dave Duckworth Service Mr. Walt Fischer
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Water and Sewer District regarding a public hearing that was held on October 24, 2001 for the SR 131, Dry Run Road, Melody Lane, Linda Way, Hilltop Way and Greimann Lane Sanitary Sewer Petition Project. The Board of County Commissioners on or about January 23, 2002 will consider this project.
Chairperson Uecker reminded everyone that the Christmas Tree Recycling continues at Paxton Ramsey and Miami Meadows Parks.
The Neighbor to Neighbor Community Conversation on Race will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2002, 7:00 PM at the Leming House.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 78 checks numbered 76001 to 76078 for the total amount of $128,377.20 plus payroll and payroll taxes for January 11, 2002 in the amount of $234, 101.21. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry presented the Board with the December Financial Report for approval.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that Beth Salazar has successfully completed all pre-employment screenings. He recommended offering final employment to Beth Salazar for the position of Recreation Director. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to offer final employment to Beth Salazar for the position of Recreation Director with her annual salary to be $52, 000.00 with an effective start date of February 04, 2002. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with one out-of-township travel request for consideration. Police Lieutenant Steve Rogers and Detective Nick Colliver request authorization to attend the MAGLOCLEN Conference in Cleveland, Ohio.
The conference will be held April 22-26, 2002. The total cost for all travel related expenditures is $1,160.00. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to hold a Special Meeting to hold a Public Hearing on February 13, 2002 at 7:00 PM in the Township Hall to hear Zoning Case # 473-Kohl's and any other business to come before the Board. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE.'
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to enter into a contract with Julie T. Lusk for her services as a yoga instructor, on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign the Rider for Maintenance Agreement with CarteGraph on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE.'
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to authorize the Township Administrator, David Duckworth to enter into a contract with the City of Cincinnati for services provided by the Cincinnati Health Department for the PEAP program. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that Mr. Fischer is requesting approval to hire a contractor for emergency pipe replacement on Pinto Place. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-02 declaring a real and present emergency in connection with the administration of Township services, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-03 authorizing the Township Administrator to enter into a contract for the repair of a draining pipe on Pinto Place, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency.
Chris Faith of 828 Carpenter Road spoke of her concerns regarding a sexual predator who has moved into the community.
Bob Harris of 836 Carpenter Road requested the Board help support their efforts to get legislation passed to protect the public.
Eva Parker of 886 Carpenter road requested the Police offer extra patrol of the street.
Jerry Ballard of 5560 Mt. Zion Road discussed some of his concerns regarding the proposed elementary school to be built on Mt. Zion Road.
Janet Dunham of 5567 Mt. Zion Road expressed her concerns regarding the proposed school.
Donna McCormick of 6039 Carole Drive stated she has a severe problem with storm water drainage on her property.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the purchase of property pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(2). Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with an update on the video project.
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to enter into a contract with the Ohio Department of Public Safety for the Third Grade Seat Belt Program. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go back into Executive Session to discuss the purchase of property pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(2). Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 8:55PM.
ATTEST: ____________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
____________________________________________________________ Joseph W. Uecker, Chairperson