The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, July 02, 2002 at the Miami Township Civic Center at 7:00 PM. Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Police Chief, R. Steven Bailey gave the invocation. Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Joseph W. Uecker, Mary Makley Wolff and Edwin H. Humphrey. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the June 18th regular meeting minutes and the June 19th public hearing meeting minutes as presented. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control of the transfer from Lykins C. Stores, Inc to V C 1 Acquisitions LLC. There were no objections.
Mr. Ferry read a notice of Filing of Annexation of 4.9382 acres of land, more or less to the City of Loveland.
Mr. Ferry read a letter advising the Township will receive a refund of approximately $131,189.85 in mid-November. They're requesting the Township invest at least a portion of the refund in the worker's compensation program.
Public Hearing - Case # 478 - John Suhar, NCARB
Chairperson Uecker opened the Public Hearing of Zoning Case # 478. Mr. Ferry read the legal notice. Mr. Ferry read the Clermont County Planning Staff Report and the Clermont County Planning Commission report recommending approval of the case. Mr. Ferry read the Miami Township Rural Zoning Commission report recommending denial of the case. Mr. John Suhar, representing the applicant, presented the request to change the zoning from R-2 Single Family to R-3 Multi-Family with a R-PUD overlay on 23.47 acres located on the north side of SR 28, west of Donna Jay Drive. Mr. Joe Trauth, Jr. representing Grammas Development discussed the land use issues. There were no questions from the Trustees at this time. Chairperson Uecker called on adjoining property owners for comments. Tim Callahan of 6133 Callahan Court stated he opposes the zone change. Bob Wendel of 6234 Shagbark Drive stated he opposes the zone change. Joan Whalen of 1330 Prayview Court stated she opposes the zone change. Mary Wendel of 6234 Shagbark Drive stated she opposes the zone change. Michael Hardin of 1332 Prayview Court stated he opposes the zone change. Andrea Callahan of 6133 Callahan Courts stated she opposes the zone change.
Chairperson Uecker called on any person in attendance for comments. The following people spoke against the zone change. The main objection is the increased traffic problems. Jennifer Black of 763 Wards Corner Road stated she opposes the zone change. David Pack of 1345 Prayview Court stated he opposes the zone change. Tim Scott of 6250 Forest Crest stated he opposes the zone change. Tom Curry of 6340 Hickorybark Drive stated he opposes the zone change. Jim Bush of 6232 Shagbark Drive stated he opposes the zone change. Judy Alten of 6074 Donna Jay Drive stated she opposes the zone change. Mitchell Graham of 6087 Donna Jay Drive stated he opposes the zone change. Sandy Scott of 6250 Forest Crest stated she is against the zone change. John Rearick of 1206 Sovereign Drive stated he opposes the zone change. Michael Marshall of 6088 Donna Jay Drive stated he opposes the zone change.
Robert J. Wieman of 6155 Crest Valley Lane stated he opposes the zone change. Pam Curry of 6340 Hickorybark Drive stated she opposes the zone change. Ed Alten of 6074 Donna Jay Drive stated he opposes the zone change. Rob Walters of 1342 Prayview Court stated he opposes the zone change. Ron Gulasken of 6466 Park Wood Court stated he opposes the zone change. Kathleen Kefauver of 1200 Sovereign Drive stated she opposes the zone change. Randy Row on behalf of John Suhar supported the integrity and quality of Mr. Suhars' other projects. Alice Kougios of 10705 Willowoods Drive spoke of the need for the type of project that is proposed. Mark Thompson of 1050 Cooks Crossing Drive spoke on behalf of John Suhar.
Mr. Ferry announced the following persons submitted letters in opposition to the planned zone change; Kenneth M. and Mary M. Foster, Scott R. Noll, Barbara Lucideuberger, Jeff and Shelly Higgins, Carol and John Rearick and Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Ruff.
Mr. John Suhar discussed the project.
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to close the public portion of Zoning Case # 478. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to uphold the decision of the Rural Zoning Commissions decision to deny the zone change request, case # 478. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
State Representative Jean Schmidt presented a legislative update.
REMINDERS
July 12th and 13th, Midsummer at the Meadows, Miami Meadows Park
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 185 checks numbered 77811 - 78072 for the total amount of $222,772.08 plus payroll and payroll taxes for June 28th in the amount of $213,987.79. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the final offer of employment to Krystine Thibodeau as part-time recreation coordinator at $13.00 per hour pay rate, effective July 8, 2002. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to offer conditional employment to Mike Mantle for the position of road forman. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to offer conditional part-time employment as Fire Fighter/EMT to Paul Amiott, Stephen Downey, Bob Foppe, Janna Girardi, William Heitker, Jeffrey Hill, James Lee, Jeff Nagelhout, Ryan Pollit, Lewis Ramsey, Bryan Schmidlap, Jason Shanley, Jason Stevens, Dustin Vinup and John Wagers. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE"
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to offer conditional employment for the position of part-time Fire Fighter/Paramedic to Connie Scheben and Joseph Tvrdy. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold a Public Hearing for Zoning Case # 476 - Milford School District - Zone change from Industrial to "R-2" Single Family Residential - Mt. Zion Road and any other business that may come before the Township on Monday, July 22, 2002 at 7:00 PM. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold a Public Hearing for Zoning Case # 479 - Grasshopper Investments - Zone change from R-1 Single Family to B-1 Business - Branch Hill Guinea Pike and any other business that may come before the Township on Monday, July 29, 2002 at 7:00 PM. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
There were no public comments
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the purchase of property pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(2). 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."
With no further business to come before the Board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 10:20 PM.
ATTEST: ___________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
____________________________________________________ Joseph W. Uecker, Chairperson