The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 7:00 PM. Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Pastor Les Sanders of the Milford Assembly of God gave the invocation. Pastor Sanders is also a MTPD Chaplain. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending the meeting were Joseph W. Uecker, Mary Makley Wolff and Edwin H. Humphrey. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the February 5, 2002 meeting minutes. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Nicholas Thiele of Troop 468 presented his Eagle Service Project. He requested permission to construct a storage building at the South Station to house the lawn equipment and some other seldom-used items. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the concept of Nicholas Thiele's Eagle Service Project. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
John Bacon of Troop 244 presented his Eagle Service Project. He requested permission to re-construct the outdoor stairwell at the Community Park. He also proposes to add some landscaping to conserve the hillside. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the concept of John Bacon's Eagle Service Project. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mark Burgess of R.D. Zande presented several Riverview Park Trail Connection design sketches for consideration.
Each department presented an overview of the activities for their department during the month of January.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding the transfer of license # 8326633 from Emma M. Smyth dba Smyths Delicatessen to Donald J. Smyth, Est Emma S. Smyth extrx dba Smyths Delicatessen. There were no objections.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Department of Community Planning and Development setting the Sieber Subdivision Formal Review for February 26, 2002.
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-06 declaring an 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."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept the resignation of part-time fire fighter Dennis Rutter. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to hire David Ramsey for the position of part-time fire fighter 1/medic at an hourly rate of $11.55, effective February 20, 2002. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to hire Joshua Tirado for the position of part-time fire fighter 2/medic at an hourly rate of $11.92, effective February 20, 2002. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve sending Harold Thiele, Dean Miracle and David Jetter to Luverne Fire Truck Factory in Sioux Falls, South Dakota March 3-5, 2002 at a cost of $3,390.00 and sending Harold Thiele, Dean Miracle, Steve Monterosso and Steve Wyan back to Luverne Fire Truck Factory in Sioux Falls, South Dakota March 25-29 at a cost of $4,980.00. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to authorize David Duckworth to sign a right-of-way easement request from Cinergy for utility lines at Riverview Park. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize David Duckworth, Administrator to enter into a contract with David Cooper for the operation of the concession facility at Miami Meadows in 2002. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolf made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-07 authorizing the Township Administrator to enter into contracts for the procurement of entertainment for a concert at Miami Meadows Park, dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold a special public meeting on Monday, March 11, 2002 for the purpose of reviewing the 2002 budget and any other business that may come before the Board. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to advertise for bids for a grinder pump lift station at Riverview Park with bid opening to be March 19th at 7:15 PM. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
There were no public comments. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(1) and to discuss pending litigation pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(3). Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mr. Humphrey seconded. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 10:25PM.
ATTEST: _________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
_________________________________________________________ Joseph W. Uecker, Chairperson