The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on January 08,2002 at 7:00 PM. Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Trustee Edwin H. Humphrey gave the invocation. Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the roll. Attending were Joseph W. Uecker, Mary Makley Wolff and Edwin H. Humphrey. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the minutes from meetings on December 18th and 27th, 2001 and January 03, 2002. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Police Chief R. Steven Bailey swore in Officer Savalas Kidd and Jamie McFarland.
Mr. Ferry read two notices from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding a transfer of license from BP Products North America Inc dba BP Food Mart 9346 and dba BP 28499 to BP Exploration & Oil, Inc. There were no objections.
Chairperson Uecker stated the Christmas tree recycling program continues through January 31st at Miami Meadows and Paxton Ramsey Parks.
Mr. Ferry presented the Board with November and December 2001 financial statements of fund balances for approval. The Board signed the statements.
Township Administrator, David Duckworth requested the Board offer final employment to Lee Hines for the position of Full Time Fire Fighter/Paramedic at an hourly rate of $13.49 effective January 09, 2002. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the request. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mr. Duckworth requested the Board offer final employment to Michael Hannah for the position of Part-Time Fire Fighter/Paramedic at an hourly rate of $11.35 effective January 14, 2002. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mr. Duckworth requested the Board offer conditional employment to Beth Salazar for the position of Full-Time Recreation Director. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the request. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board withdraw the conditional offer of employment previously granted to David Stark, a candidate for Part-Time Fire Fighter. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to withdraw the conditional offer of employment previously granted to David Stark. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board he has received a petition for the establishment of a street lighting district for Ashton Woods, Section 1. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold a Public Hearing for the establishment of a street lighting district for Ashton Woods, Section 1 on February 05, 2002 at the regular Board Meeting. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider authorizing Dan Mack, Assistant Fire/EMS Chief, to attend the EMS Today Conference in Kansas City, Missouri March 12-16, 2002. The total cost is estimated at $1,678.24. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the out-o-township travel request for Dan Mack to attend the EMS Today Conference March 12-16, 2002. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Tom Sherman of 1681 Hickory Thicket Drive spoke his concerns about the construction of a new school on Mt. Zion Road. Specifically he asked about a traffic signal installation at Dry Run and State Route 131. Mr. Duckworth reviewed the process ODOT needs to approve this project. Mr. Sherman stated the road is narrow and will need improvements to support the construction traffic.
Glen McAnnally of 5543 Hoffman Road stated her property is located at the intersection of Hoffman Road and Mt. Zion Road and she is upset about the new school location due to increased traffic and other anticipated problems.
Todd Ablertz of 5547 Hoffman Road discussed his concerns about the Mt. Zion school project.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(2) and to discuss pending litigation pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(3). Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-01 allowing pay increases for certain Township employees, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 9:30 PM.
ATTEST: __________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
___________________________________________________________ Joseph W. Uecker, Chairperson