The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 8:00 PM. Chairperson Humphrey called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Joe Greer of the Branch Hill Baptist Church gave the invocation. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Edwin H. Humphrey, Joseph W. Uecker and Mary Makley Wolff. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to accept the April 3, 2001 minutes. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Fire and EMS Chief, James Whitworth and Firefighter/Paramedic William Richardson presented Special Award plaques to 6- year old Megan Lee and to Clermont County Dispatcher Steve Weber for their outstanding work together to save Megan's mother. The Firefighter's Union presented Megan and her brother with a stuffed Dalmatian. They also presented Mr. Weber and Megan with award plaques.
Abate of Ohio, Inc. received a Proclamation from the Trustees designating May as Motorcycle Awareness Month.
The Department heads presented their activity reports for the month of March, 2001.
Mr. Ferry read resolution 57-01 from the Clermont County Board of Commissioners regarding vacating a portion of Cedar Drive in Miami Township.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Bramblewood Homeowners Association regarding traffic problems on Bramblewood Drive.
Law Director, John Korfhagen advised the Board he has completed review of the proposed Network Support Agreement and cannot approve the contract as written. Mr. Chris Snow was directed to work with the supplier to amend the contract.
Free Yard Sale Weekend April 20, 21 & 22, 2001 Spring Clean Up April 27 & 28, 2001 Brush Days May 18 & 19, 2001 O'Charley's Opening April 24, 2001
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 156 checks in the amount of $384,044.40 plus payroll and payroll taxes for April 06, 2001 in the amount of $187,487.67. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry presented the Board with the March Financial Statement. The Board approved the statement.
Personnel Actions;
Chairperson Humphrey requested the Board accept the resignation of part-time Fire Fighter/EMT, Bob Evans. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to accept the resignation of Bob Evans. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Chairperson Humphrey requested the Board grant conditional employment to Holly Beach for the position of Seasonal Maintenance Worker. Mr. Uecker made a motion to offer conditional employment to Holly Beach for the position of seasonal maintenance worker. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Out-Of-Township Travel Requests;
Jim Whitworth to Fire Service Leadership Partnership Program in Canton, Ohio, May 21-22 and November 5-6. Cost: $1,310.00. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the request. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Todd Peters to DARE Junior High Conference in Jefferson City, Missouri, July 15-20. Cost: $1,000.00. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Todd Peters & TJ Spencer to DARE Ohio Retrainer in Dublin, Ohio, July 9-13. Cost $1,100.00. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the request. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Todd Peters to National DARE Conference, Los Angeles, California, July 28-August 4. Cost $2,240.00. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Bill Adams to NASRO Conference in Miami, Florida, July 13-22. Cost: $1,975.00. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the request. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Bob Burns to 2001 EMS Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 6-9. Cost: $1,500.00. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Perintown Corridor Study
Mr. Larry Fronk requested the Board adopt the study and its recommendations as guidelines for transportation and land use decision within this corridor. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt the Perintown Corridor Study prepared by Ron Roberts. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-21 supporting Senate Bill 5, and dispensing with the second reading. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-16 declaring necessity for renewal of tax levy for Fire, Ambulance and Police Protection purposes, dispensing with the second reading. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Fire and EMS Chief, Jim Whitworth reviewed a Fire/EMS Mutual Aid Agreement and requested the Board approve the agreement. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the Clermont County Mutual Assistance Agreement as presented. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. William Knepp 826 ST RT 131 thanked the Township employees who helped deliver the Easter Bunny to the Meijer parking lot last Sunday.
There were no other public comments.
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to ORC section 121.22(G)(3). Mr. Uecker 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 9:41.
ATTEST: ___________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
___________________________________________________________ Edwin H. Humphrey, Chairperson