The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, October 01, 2002 at 7:00 PM. Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Chairperson Uecker 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 minutes from the September 17th meeting. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Police Chief Steve Bailey administered the Oath of Office to new police officers, Jamie Hooven, Robert Bradford, Kevin Murray and Roy Tissot.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from OKI announcing a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) workshop will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 9:30 a.m.
Mr. Ferry read a copy of a letter from the Clermont County Commissioners to Marilyn Mosley, Manager, Milford Commons Apartments regarding their lift station.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Boy Scout Troop 244 announcing an Eagle Court of Honor for Jonathan Bacon on November 3rd.
Reminders: Fall Clean Up October 4th and 5th Concert in Park October 5th (Community Park) Township Auction October 19th Trick or Treat October 31st (6-8pm)
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 33 checks numbered 78902 to 79018 for a total amount of $109,651.60 plus Payroll and Payroll taxes for September 20, 2002 in the amount of $223,330.34. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Administrator, David Duckworth recommended the Board remove Jason Hager, Part-Time Fire Fighter 2/MEDIC from probation effective August 27, 2002 with a pay increase to $12.34 an hour. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider offering employees the ability to purchase I-Bonds via payroll deductions. Discussion was tabled until the October 22, 2002 meeting.
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider declaring the property at 6562 Branch Hill-Guinea Pike a nuisance so the unsafe structure can be demolished. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-43 authorizing the removal, repair or securance of certain buildings or structures dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency for a structure located at 6562 Branch Hill-Guinea Pike. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-39 extending the contract for the Belle Meade street lighting system, 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 2002-40 extending the contract for the Belle Meade 3A street lighting system, 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 2002-41 extending the contract for the Belle Meade 3B street lighting system, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to hold a special meeting at 7:00pm with the Milford Exempted Village School Board on October 15th, 2002 at the Five Points Building to discuss the TIF district and any other Township business that may come before the Board. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold a regular Trustee meeting on October 22, 2002 at 7:00 PM replacing the regularly scheduled October 15,2002 public meeting. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to reschedule the November 5th meeting to November 6th, due to the Election. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to reschedule the November 19,2002 meeting to November 26, 2002 at 7:00 pm at the Township Hall. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to cancel the meeting scheduled for December 3,2002. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-42 amending Resolution 2001-01, establishing standards for collection of solid waste, refuse and garbage, dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." The resolution will take effect October 31, 2002.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the Ohio Seat Belt Grant Agreement and authorize Police Chief R. Steven Bailey to sign the contract on behalf of the Board.
Fire/EMS Chief, Jim Whitworth reviewed the schedule of events planned for Fire Prevention Month.
Vice-Chairperson, Mary Makley Wolff read a proclamation establishing October 6-12, 2002 as National Fire Prevention Week in Miami Township. Mr. Humphrey 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 consider the purchase of property for public purposes 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 the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 9:00pm.
ATEST: _________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
__________________________________________________________ Joseph W. Uecker, Chairperson