The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, January 02, 2001 at 8:00 pm at the Miami Township Civic Building. Chairperson Edwin H. Humphrey called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. The first order of business was the swearing in of new Trustee, Mary Makley Wolff. The ceremony was performed by Clermont County Sheriff, A. J. Rodenberg. Chairperson Humphrey called for a brief recess to hold a cake and punch reception for Mrs. Wolff.
Chairperson Humphrey re-opened the meeting. The roll was called. Attending were Chairperson Humphrey, Joseph W. Uecker and Mary M. Wolff. Mr. Uecker made a motion to authorize payment of the bond required for new Trustee, Mary Wolff. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 14, 2000 Public Hearings, December 19th Trustee Meeting, December 20th Special Meeting, December 21st Special Meeting and the December 27th Special Meeting. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Mr. Humphrey and Mr. Uecker voted "AYE" and Mrs. Wolff abstained.
Mr. Ferry advised the Board there was no correspondence.
2nd Reading - Resolution 2001-01. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve RESOLUTION 2001-01 establishing standards for collection of solid waste, refuse and garbage. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-02 providing for the procurement of a street lighting system for Millbrook Farm, Section 5, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Reminder: Christmas tree recycling continues through the end of January at both the Paxton-Ramsey and Miami Meadows Parks.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to hold a special meeting on Thursday, January 04, 2000 at 7:00 pm for the purpose of an executive session and any other business that may come before the Board. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to pay the Township bills including 180 checks numbered 74509 to 74691 for the total amount of $452,285.35 plus payroll and payroll taxes for December 15th and December 29th, 2000 in the amount of $359,727.75. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Each department head presented an overview of current and planned projects for 2001 to bring the Board up to date.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to go into Executive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to ORC Section 121.22(G)(1) and to discuss pending litigation pursuant to ORC Section 121.22(G)(3). 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."
Chief Jim Whitworth recommended the Board terminate Catherine Brehm's employment with the Township. Mr. Uecker made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Fire Chief to terminate Catherine Brehm's employment due to her failure to pass probation. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to go back into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to ORC section 121.22(G)(3). 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 further business to come before the Board, Chairperson Humphrey adjourned the meeting at 12 mid-night.
ATTEST: _________________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
_________________________________________________________________ Edwin H. Humphrey, Chairperson