The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday; April 02, 2002 at 7:00 PM. Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Pastor Marcus Atha from the Epiphany Methodist Church gave the invocation. Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Joseph W. Uecker, Mary Makley Wolff and Edwin H. Humphrey. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the March 19, 2002 Board meeting minutes. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Chris Smith of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce presented the Board with an "Economic Development Overview."
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Linda L. Fraley, Clermont County Auditor regarding the Landisc Project. The project involves the collection of digital photo images for all commercial and residential properties in Clermont County.
Mr. Ferry read a letter for Carl G. Hartman, Clermont County Engineer advising the Board the bridge on Smith Road is in need of repairs. Smith Road will be closed starting at 8:30 A.M. Monday, April 8, 2002. The repairs should be completed by 5:00 P.M. on Friday April 19, 2002.
Administrator Dave Duckworth recommended the Board accept the bid submitted by C J & L Construction Co. in the amount of $18,170 for the grinder pump lift station project at Riverview Park. This was the lowest of two bids received. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept the bid submitted by C J & L Construction Co. in the amount of $18,170 for the grinder pump lift station project at Riverview Park and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign a contract on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Brush Days at Miami Meadows Park, April 19 and 20, 2002 Business 28 Land Use/Redevelopment Plan, April 23, 2002, 7:30 PM Spring Free Yard Sale Weekend, April 26 and 27, 2002 Spring Clean Up Days, May 3 and 4, 2002
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 147 checks numbered 76619 to 76765 for the total amount of $306,819.97 plus payroll and payroll taxes for March 22, 2002 in the amount of $200,133.64. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant conditional employment to Veronica Brannen, Barbara Brown, Beverly Cooke, Terry Diercks, Julie Dunigan, Christy Foster, Kelly Foster, Glen George, Kay Heile, Pat Hoffman, Rebecca Hupp, Emily Keiser, Doug King, Peggy Macko, Keith McFarland, Al Rountree, Jeff Schumacher, Maureen Sorenson, Ailsha Stiteler, Alan Tabe and Patty Wolf for the position of part-time seasonal recreation counselors. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept the recommendation. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board Maintenance worker Scott McIlwee has resigned his position effective April 05, 2002. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept the resignation into the record. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold a Public Hearing for Zoning Case #474- Shaw Farms and any other business that may come before the Board at 7:00 PM on April 22, 2002. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to re-appoint Administrator Dave Duckworth and Mr. Paul Knepp to the Clermont County Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC) for 2002. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-13 approving the distribution of funds from the sale of Anthem stock, dispensing with the second reading. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-12 approving a sub-grant recipient contract for the Branch Hill Walter Project, dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth reviewed a program the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC0 is sponsoring called the Drug-Free Workplace Program (DFWP). Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign the application for the DFWP on behalf of the Township. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to open Playground Equipment Bids for Miami Riverview Park on May 7th at 7:15 PM. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss purchase of property pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(2) and to discuss pending litigation pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(3). Mr. Humphrey 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. Humphrey made a motion to purchase the Carr property and to authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign the contract on behalf of the Board. 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 8:43PM.
ATTEST: __________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
__________________________________________________________ Joseph W. Uecker, Chairperson