The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 7:00 PM. Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Pastor, Ron Edwards gave the invocation. Trustee Humphrey made a motion to appoint Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth as Acting Clerk, as Clerk, Eric C. Ferry is on vacation. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mr. Duckworth called the role. Attending were Joseph W. Uecker, Mary Makley Wolff and Edwin H. Humphrey. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the August 6, 2002 meeting minutes. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
A representative of each department reviewed their activity during the month of July. Community Development Larry Fronk Community Relations Kim Laing Fire/EMS Jim Whitworth, Chief Information Services Chris Snow Police Steve Bailey, Chief Recreation Beth Salazar Service Mike Mantel
Mr. Duckworth read the following communications; Ohio EPA notification of the need for the Township to apply for NPDES permit coverage by March 10, 2003.
Clermont County Commissioners will hold the formal review of the Royal Gables PUD, Section Two, subdivision plan on August 27, 2002.
The Clermont County Ohio Convention and Visitors Bureau awarded Miami Township a $150.00 promotional funding grant for the Midsummer at the Meadows event.
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to change the date of the 2002 Auction from September 21st to October 19th beginning at 9:00 AM. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Reminder: Free Yard Sale Weekend September 27th and 28th, 2002 Fall Clean Up October 4th and 4th, 2002
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 164 checks numbered 78467-78629 for a total amount of $189,425.15 plus payroll and payroll taxes for August 09, 2002 in the amount of $206,642.90. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant conditional employment to Linda Roll as a Seasonal Recreation Counselor and Karl Smith as a Fire Fighter 2/Paramedic, part-time. 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 change the employment status of the following Seasonal Employees to Part-time Employees; Allen Tabe, Barbara Brown, Margaret Macko, Kathy Mileski, Veronica Brannen, James Bearman, Zachary Rawlings, Patricia Wolf, Alisha Steitler, Doug King, Susan Sagen, Jeff Schumacher, Maureen Sorenson, Emily Keiser, Gregg Dearhammer, Terry Dierks and Julia Dunigan. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. (noted: Patricia Wolf is not related to Mrs. Wolff) Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board withdraw its previous conditional offer of employment to the following Fire/EMS Part-Time candidates; Paul Amiott, Stephen Downey, Janna Giradi, William Hietker and Joseph Tvrdy. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant final employment to the following individuals; Jeffrey Hill Firefighter 1/EMT $ 9.98/Hour Effective 8/21/02 Jeffrey Nagelhout Firefighter 2/EMT $10.29/Hour 8/21/02 Ryan Politt Firefighter 1/EMT $ 9.98/Hour 8/21/02 Lewis Ramsey Firefighter 2/EMT $10.29/Hour 8/21/02 Connie Scheben Firefighter 2/Paramedic$11.92/Hour 8/21/02 Bryan Schmidlapp Firefighter 2/EMT $ 10.29/Hour 8/21/02 Jason Shanley Firefighter 1/EMT $ 9.98/Hour 8/21/02 Jason Stevens Firefighter 2/EMT $10.29/Hour 8/21/02 Dustin Vinup Firefighter 1/EMT $ 9.98/Hour 8/21/02 John Wagers Firefighter 1/EMT $ 9.98/Hour 8/21/02 Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the recommendations. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board approve out-of-township travel for Captain Bob Burns to attend the EMS Expo in Nashville, Tennessee October 02-05, 2002 at a cost of $1,107.00. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to set the Public Hearing of Zoning Case # 480 - Emma Smyth Rezone "R-1" Single Family to "B-1" Neighborhood Business for September 03, 2002 at 7:00 PM at the Township Hall. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to set a bid date of September 17, 2002 at 7:30PM for two 12-lead ECG monitor/defibrillators. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Trustee Wolff requested the Board consider the possibility of creating a Township Beautification Committee. The Board discussed the purpose of the committee, objective, qualifications, membership, terms and which township department would oversee the committee. It was determined to include this information in the fall newsletter.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board the Township has received a petition for a Street Lighting District for The Woods at Miami Trails, Section 9. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to hold a public hearing on September 17th during the regular Trustee meeting. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." The Township has also received a petition for a Street Lighting district for The Woods at Miami Trials, Section 10B. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold a public hearing on September 17th during the regular Trustee meeting. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-34 lowering the speed limit to 25 MPR on Cottontail Drive in the Hunter's Valley subdivision (T-2287) .267 miles, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board he has received a communication from the Clermont Philharmonic Orchestra requesting a formal commitment to a July 11,2003 date for a concert at Midsummer at the Meadows.
There were no public comments
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(3) and to discuss 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 9:06PM.
ATTEST: __________________________________________________________ David D. Duckworth, Acting Clerk
__________________________________________________________ Joseph W. Uecker, Chairperson