The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 7:00PM. Chairperson Edwin H. Humphrey called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Fire and EMS Chief, Jim Whitworth gave the invocation. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the roll. Attending were Edwin H. Humphrey, Joseph W. Uecker and Mary Makley Wolff.
Chairperson Humphrey opened the Public Hearing on Case #490-Text Amendment to the "R-PUD" chapter of the Miami Township Zoning Resolution. Mr. Ferry read the legal notice, the Planning Staff report, the Planning Commission report and the Zoning Commission decision recommending approval of the request. Mr. Larry Fronk, Miami Township Planning and Development Director presented the request. There were no questions from the Trustees. There were no communications. There were no comments from anyone in attendance. The Community Development Director recommended approval of the request. Mr. Uecker made a motion to close case #490. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mr. Uecker made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Commission and approve the text amendment to the Miami Township Zoning Resolution. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Chairperson Humphrey opened the Public Hearing on Case #491-Neyer Properties, Inc. requests a Zone Change from "O-1" Planned Office to "B-1" Neighborhood Business. Mr. Ferry ready the legal notice, the Planning Staff report, the Planning Commission report and the Zoning Commission Decision recommending approval of the request. Mr. John Stevens of Neyer Properties, Inc. presented the request to the Board. There were no questions from the Trustees. Mr. Ferry read a letter from Angela Nutley and Ronald and Thelma Hooven opposing the zoning change. There were no adjoining property owners present. Chairperson Humphrey called for comments from anyone in attendance. Ms. Jenny Young of 4828 Briar Hill Circle stated she is against the zone change. Ms. Winnie Payne of 5825 Briar Hill Circle stated she is against the zone change. Mr. John Hooven of 5824 Briar Hill Circle stated he is against the zone change. Keith Bullock of 047 Paul Vista Drive voiced his concerns about the possible increase traffic problems. Mr. Uecker made a motion to continue case #491until February 03, 2004. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 06, 2004 Trustee meeting. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Planning and Economic Development advising formal action will be taken on the Middletown Oaks Subdivision on January 27, 2004 at 5:00PM.
A representative from each department presented a recap of the previous
months activities.
Community Development Larry Fronk
Community Relations Tim Pennington
Finance Eric Ferry
Fire/EMS Chief Jim Whitworth
Information Services Chris Snow
Police Chief Steve Bailey
Recreation Beth Salazar
Service Walt Fischer
Reminders:
Christmas Tree Recycling continues through January 31st at Miami Meadows Park,
dawn to dusk.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 131 checks numbered 83680 to 83803 for a total amount of $881,021.19 plus payroll and payroll taxes for January 09, 2004 in the amount of $249,330.78. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant conditional employment to Krystin Thihibodeau for the position of Assistant Recreation Director, full time. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant conditional employment to Jason Watson for the position of Maintenance Worker I. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the renewal of the contract with the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department for fire protection for O'Bannionville Road at a cost of $4,000.00 and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to enter into a contract with the City of Cincinnati for services provided by the Cincinnati Health Department (PEAP program). Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to advertise for bids for Cemetery Lawn Maintenance with bid openings set for 2:30PM, March 11, 2004. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to advertise for bids for a new salt truck with bid openings set for 2:00PM, February 13, 2004. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to accept the resignation from the Miami Township Rural Zoning Commission of Karen Luman and to appoint Kim Brady to fill her unexpired term, ending December 2004 and to appoint Kevin Malof as the alternate to the Zoning Commission for a five-year term ending December 2008. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Keith Bullock of 947 Paul Vista Drive voiced his concerns about the light at Guinea Pike/Loveland-Miamiville not having turn lights in all four directions.
There were no other public comments.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the Purchase of Property pursuant to Section 121.22(G)(2) of the Ohio Revised Code and to consider Compensation of Public Employees pursuant to section 121.22(G)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to amend the pay schedule to include Part-Time Certified Fire Fighters and EMS personnel for a 5 percent pay increase effective 01-01-2004. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Humphrey
adjourned the meeting at 10:00PM.
ATTEST:___________________________________________________________
Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
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Edwin H. Humphrey, Chairperson_