The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, June 18th at 7:00 PM. Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Chairperson Uecker gave the invocation. Miami Township 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 minutes from the June 4th and June 10th meetings. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
The May Department activity reports were presented by; Community Planning & Development Larry Fronk Community Relations Kim Laing Fire/EMS Jim Whitworth Information Services Chris Snow Police Steve Bailey Recreation Beth Salazar Service Walt Fischer
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Board of Commissioners advising they sent a copy of the executed sub-grant recipient contract by and between the Clermont County Board of Commissioners and the Miami Township Trustees.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Board of Commissioners advising they have received the formal plan for Pine Creek.
OLD BUSINESS Bid Opening
Mr. Ferry opened the one (1) bid received for a salt truck.
Kaffenbarger $47,250.00 Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept the bid and submit it to the Service Director for review and recommendation. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth presented his report on a Citizen's complaint. His finding is the complaint is unsubstantiated and no further action will be taken.
Event Reminder: Midsummer at the Meadows Miami Meadows Park July 12th and 13th.
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 242 checks numbered 77638-77880 for a total amount of $560,764.41 plus payroll and payroll taxes for June 14th in the amount of $213,429.84. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider formally hiring Zachary Rawling as a Seasonal Maintenance Worker at a pay rate of $9.00 per hour, effective June 10, 2002. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board consider hiring JoAnn Ulrich as a Part-Time Recreation Coordinator at a pay rate of $13.00 per hour, effective June 06, 2002. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board consider hiring the following individuals for the position of Seasonal Recreation Counselors; Jeff Schumacher at $15.00 per hour, effective June 10th, Kathy Mileski at $10.00 per hour, effective June 5th, Susan Sagan at $15.00 per hour, effective June 17th and Rebecca Hupp at $15.00 per hour, effective June 10th. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the recommendations. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant conditional employment to Krystin Thibodeau for the position of Par-Time Recreation Coordinator. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt the following Proclamation: Congratulating the Milford High School Baseball Team for their outstanding season and post-season accomplishments. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Police Chief R. Steven Bailey administered the Oath of Office to three new Police Officers; Officer Ann Morgan, Officer Melissa Wahlert and Officer Mike Herald. Retired Police Officer Roy Tissot presented his badge number (35) to Melissa Wahlert.
Mr. Duckworth asked the Board to consider a request to send Gen Bischoff for FireHouse Software Training in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania November 14-26, 2002. The estimated cost is $1,215.00. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the out-of-township-travel request. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-24 authorizing the abatement, control or removal of vegetation, garbage, refuse or debris at 5607 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Road 18-24-11B-100, 5607 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Road 18-24-11B-092 and 5807 Highview Drive 18-40-34-023, 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 adopt RESOLUTION 2002-23 authorizing the Miami Township Board of Trustees to apply for a grant through the State of Ohio Nature Works Program, dispensing with the second reading and authorizing David Duckworth, Miami Township Administrator to execute and file the application. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign the following contract on behalf of the Board; Brandsetter Carroll Inc, Architect services-Central Fire Station Improvements $3,420., Amkus Rescue Systems, Hydraulic Rescue equipment inspection and maintenance $1,750. and Contract Sweepers and Equipment for Midsummer clean up, $3,000. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE"
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board the Safe Communities Grant Application needs to be submitted by July 01, 2002. Mr. William Boyd will be retiring at the end of the month and the Board needs to hire Mr. Mark Scranton as the Safe Communities Coordinator at $17.50 per hour. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to hire Mark Scranton as Safe Communities Coordinator at $17.50 per hour. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to submit all forms and applications required for the Safe Communities Grant and sign on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
James Miller of 1093 Klondyke Road asked for the Township web site address. He also asked what the Pine Creek Formal Review was. Mr. Fronk and Mr. Humphrey indicated it was the process of approving new subdivision plans.
There were no other public comments.
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to go into Executive Session to consider a Personnel Action pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(1). 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 the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 8:58PM.
ATTEST: ___________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
___________________________________________________ Joseph W. Uecker, Chairperson