The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 15, 2001. Chairperson Edwin H. Humphrey called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Pastor Les Sanders of the Milford Assembly of God gave the invocation. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called role. Attending were Edwin H. Humphrey, Joseph W. Uecker and Mary Makley Wolff. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 01, 2001 executive session and the regular meeting. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt the following Proclamation: recognizing Carolyn Mahaney as the Milford/Miami Township Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt the following Proclamation establishing May 20th through May 26th, 2001 as National Public Works Week. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt the following Proclamation declaring May 13th through May 19th, 2001 as Police Week and May 15th, 2001 as Police Memorial Day. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt the following Proclamation establishing May 20th through May 26th, 2001 as Emergency Medical Services Week. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Carl Palmer presented 10-minute overview of the Metro Moves Program and how it works for Greater Cincinnati.
Department heads presented their activity reports for the month of April. Community Development - Mr. Larry Fronk Community Relations - Mrs. Kim Laing Fire/EMS - Chief Jim Whitworth Information Services - Mr. Chris Snow Police - Chief R. Steven Bailey Recreation - Mrs. Kris Mick Service - Mr. Walt Fischer
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Mr. Joseph B. Bassil , Ohio Department of Transportation regarding the results of a study for left turn arrows at the intersection of SR-131 and Wolfpen/Pleasant Hill road. Based on the findings, left turn arrows will be installed. The work should be completed by the end of summer 2001.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Wayne Coates, State Representative, 32nd House District.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Mike Holloway, President, IAFF, local 3768 thanking the Board for the purchase of new self-contained breathing apparatus for the Miami Township Fire and EMS department.
Chairperson Humphrey reminded everyone that Brush Days will be held May 18th and 19th at Miami Glen.
Rockin in the Park with the band Second Wind will be held at Community Park on May 27th at 6:30 PM.
Midsummer at the Meadows is July 14th, 2001 at Miami Meadows Park.
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 130 checks numbered 63741 to 63871 for the total amount of $384,535.16 plus payroll and payroll taxes for May 04, 2001 in the amount of $190,239.34. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry presented the Board with the April financial statement for review.
Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth presented the Board with the following Out-Of-Township Travel Requests for consideration:
July 24-29, 2001 $6,700.00 CALEA Conference J.Heideman, D.Slagle St. Louis, MO. S. Rogers, D.Poe, K.Petrocelli
July 27-29, 2001 $ 836.00 CALEA Conference S.Bailey St. Louis, MO.
Sept. 15-17,2001 $ 797.00 Adv.Public Records R.Morgan Salt Fork State Park
Sept. 09-12, 2001 $1,620.00 American Public W. Fischer Works Conference Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the travel requests as presented. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with nuisance abatement resolutions for consideration. Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-23 authorizing the abatement, control or removal of vegetation, garbage, refuse or debris at 1129 Rainbow Trail, 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 adopt RESOLUTION 2001-24 authorizing the abatement, control or removal of vegetation, garbage, refuse or debris at 5886 Milburne Drive, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-25 authorizing the abatement, control or removal of vegetation, garbage, refuse or debris at 5603 Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Drive, 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 adopt RESOLUTION 2001-26 authorizing the abatement, control or removal of vegetation, garbage, refuse or debris at 5603 Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-27 authorizing the abatement, control or removal of vegetation, garbage, refuse or debris at 5607 Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Fronk recommended the Board consider holding a public hearing on proposed amendments to the property maintenance code regarding inoperable vehicles and the parking and storing of commercial vehicles. Mr. Uecker made a motion to hold a Public Hearing on June 5, 2001 at 8:00PM during the regularly scheduled Trustee meeting for the purpose of discussing regulations regarding inoperable vehicles and the parking and storing of commercial vehicles. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Fronk requested the Board consider signing a letter to Carl Hartman, County Engineer, requesting he recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that the Roundbottom Road extension, as presented in the Perintown Corridor Study, be journalized. The Trustees signed the letter.
Mr. Duckworth asked the Board to consider authorizing the design of the Donna Jay Road improvement project. However, Law Director John Korfhagen has requested this be tabled until the next meeting to allow some minor technical changes in the contracts. Mr. Fronk stated this delay does not affect the project.
Mr. Duckworth informed the Board that they would need to have a short Special Meeting to discuss a potential solution to the Branch Hill water issue. Mr. Uecker made a motion to hold a Special Meeting May 16, 2001 at 7:00 PM at Branch Hill Methodist Church to discuss the Branch Hill water issues and any other business that may come before the Township. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mrs. Wolff made a motion to hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, May 30th, 2001 at 6:00 PM to discuss the Branch Hill water issue, costs, CDBG grant and any other business of the Township that may come before the Board. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
There were no public comments.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to ORC Section 121.22 (G)(1). 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."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Humphrey adjourned the meeting at 9:55PM.
ATTEST _______________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
_______________________________________________________________ Edwin H. Humphrey, Chairperson