The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at 7:00PM. Chairperson Mary Makley Wolff called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Pastor Matt Strunk of the Milford Church of Christ gave the invocation. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the roll. Attending were Mary Makley Wolff, Edwin H. Humphrey and Ken Tracy. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the May 03, 2005 meeting minutes. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Tracy made a motion to adopt a Proclamation recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Clermont County Public Library. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
A representative from each department presented their department activity
reports for April.
Community Development Larry Fronk
Community Relations Tim Pennington
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold a Special Board Meeting on July 23rd, 2005 at
10:00AM for the purpose of meeting with homeowners associations and any other
Township business that may come before the Board. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Finance Eric Ferry
Fire/EMS Chief Jim Whitworth
Information Services Chris Snow
Police Chief Steve Bailey
Chief Bailey also gave the Trustees and Clerk an executive copy of the latest
Police survey.
Recreation Krystin Thibodeau
Service Walt Fischer
There was no old business.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 142 checks numbered 88285-88419 for the total amount of $328,782.81 plus payroll and payroll taxes for May 13, 2005 in the amount of $185,525.85. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth presented architect Bob Habel. Mr. Habel presented the first draft master plan for the 6101 Meijer Drive building to the Board. He also presented a preliminary cost estimate for the project. Mr. Duckworth requested the Board begin thinking of a new name for the 6101 Meijer Drive facility. The Board determined the new name will be the Miami Township Civic Center.
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant conditional employment to Matthew Todd for the position of Part-Time Fire Fighter 2/Paramedic; and to Linda Scott for the position of Recreation volunteer Softball Coach. Mr. Tracy made a motion to approve the recommendations. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board withdraw its previous conditional offer of employment to Wendi Eggleton and Matt Eggleton for the position of Volunteer Softball Coach. Mr. Tracy made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant employment to Claire Sowell for the position of Recreation Assistant, pay rate of $10.00 per hour, effective May 18, 2005; to Emily Sowell for the position of Recreation Assistant, pay rate of $10.00 per hour, effective May 18, 2005; to Amanda Duffy for the position of Recreation Assistant, pay rate of $8.00 per hour, effective May 18, 2005; to Kelly Neago for the position of Recreation Assistant, pay rate of $8.00 per hour, effective May 18, 2005; to Krystina Bodalia for the position of Recreation Assistant, pay rate of $9.00 per hour, effective May 18, 2005; to Emily Wilson for the position of Kindergarten Safety Coordinator/Recreation Instructor, pay rate of $20.00 and $15.00 per hour, effective May 18, 2005; to Sue O'Brien for the position of Recreation Instructor/Recreation Assistant, pay rate of $15.00 and $10.00 per hour, effective May 18, 2005; to Andrew Housh for the position of Seasonal Maintenance Worker, pay rate of $10.00 per hour, effective May 18, 2005; and to Mark Peterson for the position of Volunteer Softball Coach, effective May 18, 2005. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve all the above recommendations. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Tracy made a motion to accept the resignation of Part-Time Fire Fighter Jay Staker, effective May 01, 2005 and Part-Time Zoning Inspector Lloyd Davis, effective May 11, 2005. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Tracy made a motion to schedule a public hearing for a proposed street lighting district for White Gate Farm, Section 3A, on June 21, 2005 during the regularly scheduled Trustee meeting. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Tracy made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2005-22 extending the contract for a Street Lighting District known as Bayhill at the Oasis, 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 2005-21 authorizing the abatement, control or removal of vegetation, garbage, refuse or debris at 5603 Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road, 5607 Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road, 5717 Buckwheat Road, 5828 Buckwheat Road, 1385 Lela Lane and 5737 Hilltop Way. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Tracy made a motion to authorize the following transfers of funds; from
Fund 35, $32,035.66 to Fund 9, from Fund 37, $66,259.20 to Fund 9, from Fund 42
, $10,000.00 to Fund 9, from Fund 53, $40,000.00 to Fund 9; and Fund 46,
$58,700.00 to Fund 44. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all
voted "AYE."
Mr. Tracy made a motion to authorize Miami Township Law Director, John Korfhagen
to execute an "Estoppel Certificate" with Sprintcom, Inc. and to
negotiate an indemnification cap between $1,000.00 and $10,000.00. Mr. Humphrey
seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board set a bid opening date for the Miami Meadows Soccer Field Renovation Project of June 6, 2005 at 4:00 PM. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board approve a contract with Electronic Testing Consultants and Enterprises, Inc. for the installation of 11 TV security cameras at Miami Meadows Park and Community Park for a total cost of $22,763.00. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the contract. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
May 21, 2005 1-9PM Miamiville Civic Association Riverfest Days
May 21, 2005 10:00AM Miami Township Safety Fair at Mulberry Square
June 11, 2005 11:00 AM Dedication of the new Plaza at the Little Miami Scenic River Bike Trail
Mr. Marvin Hudson of 5969 Pinto Place announced the 13th annual St. Vincent DePaul Run for the Poor will be held June 18, 2005, starting at 9:00AM.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the Discipline of a Public Employee Pursuant to Section 121.22(G)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to terminate the probationary employment of Kim Cronin, effective May 17, 2005. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Wolff adjourned the meeting at 8:30 PM.
ATTEST: _________________________________________________________
Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
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Mary Makley Wolff, Chairperson