The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in work session on July 5, 2007 at 10:00AM at the Miami Township Civic Center. The work session took place in the Administrative Conference Room. Chairperson Ken Tracy called the meeting to order. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to appoint David Duckworth, Township Administrator, Acting Fiscal Officer for the purpose of recording minutes. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted “AYE”. Mr. Duckworth called the roll. Present were: Ken Tracy, Mary Makley Wolff and Edwin H. Humphrey.
Mike Mantel asked for Board input on the annual Trash Day's program. Mr. Mantel proposed that the Board reduce the number of Trash Day's from two weekends per year to one week end per year. The Board did not accept Mr. Mantel's proposal therefore no changes made to the Trash Day's program. The Board did direct Mr. Mantel to examine the feasibility of 4 individual Trash Days in 2008 as opposed to two weekends.
Mike Mantel asked for Board input on drainage projects performed by property owners. Mr. Mantel voiced his concern over the volume of drainage ditches being piped throughout the township. The Board directed Mr. Mantel to draft a policy governing private drainage tile projects within the right-of-way.
Mr. Mantel advised the Board that the Amphitheatre project would be completed by July 15th.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that the final design of the Meijer Drive extension project was completed. Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that he was going to arrange a meeting with adjoining property owners for the purpose of discussing a possible road assessment project. Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that this project would be constructed in 2008.
Mr. Humphrey updated the Board on the status of the distribution of the Local Government Assistance Funds. Mr. Humphrey advised the Board that a draft resolution approving the distribution of these funds was currently being circulated for adoption by township's and municipalities in Clermont County. Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that he would have the resolution ready for Board action at the July 17th Trustees meeting.
Mr. Duckworth asked the Board to approve offers of conditional employment to the following individuals for the position of volunteer firefighter: Tim Compton, Jonathan Gordon, Justin Allen, Benjamin Gebauer, Jake McDonald, Adam Castle, Joe Elliott.
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David D. Duckworth, Acting Fiscal Officer
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Ken Tracy, Chairperson