The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 7:00 PM. Vice Chairperson Mary Makley Wolff called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Trustee Edwin H. Humphrey gave the invocation. Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Mary Makley Wolff and Edwin H. Humphrey. Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker arrived late due to a previous commitment. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the minutes from March 05, 2002 and March 11, 2002. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Miami Township Police Chief, R. Steven Bailey presented Lifesaving Awards to Officer Keith Bullock. Chief Bailey presented Christine Bullock with the Citizens Service Recognition award for her assistance in the July 21, 2001 incident.
Chief Bailey presented Sergeant Al Fatute with the Lifesaving Award for his action in an incident on October 8, 2001.
Chief Bailey presented Sergeant Jim Young with the Lifesaving Award for his action in an incident on December 26, 1996.
Chief Bailey recognized Dallas Boling, Andrew Elliott, Michael Beckman and Chris Young for their assistance to the Police Department. Mr. Boiling and Mr. Elliott received the 2001 Law Enforcement Citizens Award.
Chief Bailey recognized Lisa Daniels, Isaac Anderson and Tim Jeffries, graduates of the Citizens Police Academy by presenting them with Humanitarian Service Commendations.
Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker arrived.
Each department presented department Reports for the month of February.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Ohio Department of Commerce advising that all permits to sell alcoholic beverages in Miami Township will expire on June 1, 2002 and every permit holder must file a renewal application.
Mr. Ferry opened bids received for the Riverview Park Grinder Pump Lift Station. C.J. & L Construction $18,170.00 Winelco Incorporated $21,105.00 Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept the bids into the records and turn them over to the Service Director for review and recommendation. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Administrator, David Duckworth recommended the Board accept the bid submitted by Luce Electric Co. in the amount of $21,394.00 for the electrical conduit extension project at Miami Meadows Park. This was the lowest of two bids submitted. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to accept the bid of $21,394.00 from Luce Electric Co. for the electrical conduit extension project and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign the contract on behalf of the Board. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Chairperson Uecker gave the following reminders; Brush Days at Miami Meadows Park is April 19th and 20th. Spring Free Yard Sale Weekend is April 26th and 27th and Spring Clean Up Days is May 3rd and 4th.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 100 checks numbered 76519 to 76618 for the total amount of $438,322.32 plus payroll and payroll taxes for March 08, 2002 in the amount of $212,038.64. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider the following personnel actions: 1. Remove Police Officer Sherry Howard from probationary status effective March 5, 2002. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to remove Officer Howard from probationary status effective March 5, 2002. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." 2. Remove Police Officer Kent Arter from probationary status effective March 19, 2002. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to remove Officer Kent Arter from probationary status effective March 19, 2002. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." 3. Grant conditional employment to Eric Hagen for the position of seasonal maintenance worker. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to grant conditional employment to Eric Hagen as a seasonal maintenance worker. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." 4. Hire Bill Gossett and Holly Beach as seasonal maintenance workers with an effective hourly rate of pay $9.56 each effective March 19, 2002. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to hire Bill Gossett and Holly Beach as seasonal maintenance workers effective March 19, 2002 at an hourly rate of $9.56 each. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board approve out-of-township- travel for Walt Fischer and Randy Huneck to attend the APWA North American Snow Conference in Columbus, Ohio April 14-16, 2002. The estimated cost is $1,600.00. 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 approve revisions to the Travel Policy and Credit Card Policy. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept the changes presented. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board approve the revised Police Department Promotions Policy. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the Revised Police Department Promotions Policy. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with a request from Walt Fischer for approval of construction related changes to the new restroom facility at Miami Meadows and Riverview Parks. The total cost is $23, 605.24. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the construction related changes to the new restroom projects at Miami Meadows and Riverview Parks. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold a Public Meeting on the Business 28 Land Use/Redevelopment Plan and any other business that may come before the Board on April 23rd at 7:00PM. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." PAGE 2002-20
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board the Township is in receipt of a petition for the establishment of a street lighting district for Oasis Shores. He requested the Board schedule a public hearing for this proposed lighting district. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold a Public Hearing regarding the establishment of a street lighting district for Oasis Shores on April 16th during the regularly scheduled Trustee meeting. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-11 amending the Township's 2002 Annual Appropriations, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Robert Adams of 5710 East Tall Oaks Drive asked why there is a new no parking sign at the end of Longfield Drive where it meets Tall Oaks Drive. Chairperson Uecker advised Mr. Adams to give his name and number to Mr. Fischer, who will research the matter.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the purchase of property pursuant to the 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 other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 8:44PM.
ATTEST: ____________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
____________________________________________________________ Joseph W. Uecker, Chairperson