The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at the Miami Township Civic building. Chairperson Mary Makley Wolff called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Associate Pastor of the Milford Church of Christ, Joe Strunk gave the invocation. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Mary Makley Wolff, Edwin H. Humphrey and Ken Tracy. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 21, 2005 Trustee meeting. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
There was no correspondence.
Brent Bradford, Meijer Store Director presented a check in the amount of $12,000.00 to the Trustees. The check is to go toward the fireworks display at this year's Midsummer at the Meadows.
Joe Strunk of the Milford Church of Christ presented the Miami Township Fire Chief, Jim Whitworth with a plaque in thanks for the special assistance of the Fire Department on the last day of vacation bible school.
Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth recommended the Board accept the bid submitted by Pro-Air, Inc. in the amount of $26,630. for the Fire Department SCBA Fill System. Mr. Tracy made a motion to approve the recommendation and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign a contract with Pro-Air, Inc. on behalf of the Board. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Miami Township Service Director, Walt Fischer presented the Board with an update on the cost of renovations at the civic center project.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 96 checks numbered 88755 to 88841 for the total amount of $359,938.36 plus payroll and payroll taxes for June 24th and July 01, 2005 in the amount of $323,129.40. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant employment to Robin DeJager-Kennedy for the position of Seasonal Park/Road Maintenance/Custodial Worker at a pay rate of $10.00 per hour, effective June 27, 2005; and to Matthew Todd for the position of Part-Time Firefighter 1/Paramedic at a pay rate of $13.00 per hour, effective July 08, 2005. Mr. Tracy made a motion to approve the recommendations. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board adjust the hourly pay rate for Kelly
Neago, Part-Time Recreation Assistant, to $8.00 per hour, effective June 20,
2005, when performing the duties of Recreation Assistant. Mr. Tracy made a
motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon
roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board terminate the employment of Justin Schuh,
Seasonal Maintenance Worker, effective July 05, 2005. Mr. Tracy made a motion to
approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call,
all voted "AYE."
Miami Township Fire/EMS Chief, Jim Whitworth and Police Chief Steve Bailey presented "2006 and Beyond: A Prescription for Public Safety in Miami Township". They presented several options to generate operating funds for both departments over the next 10 years.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2005-27 authorizing the Township Clerk to issue a Then and Now Certificate for payment of $31,818.36 to multiple vendors, dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Tracy made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2005-26 authorizing the Miami Township Police Department to apply for a grant through the DARE grants program and authorizing the Township Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Attorney General's office, dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve an increase in zoning fees as requested by Community Development Director, Larry Fronk. Fee increases to take effect August 01, 2005. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Jim Petry, Miami Township Professional Firefighter, on behalf of Local 3768 extended thanks and support to Chief Whitworth and the Trustees of Miami Township in their continuing endeavor to keep the residents and public safety employees safe. He also thanked Chief Whitworth for keeping an open channel of communication and including the employees in the decision making process for the next 10 years.
There were no other public comments.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into Executive Session to consider the compensation and discipline of a public employee pursuant to section 121.22(G)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code and to discuss pending or imminent litigation pursuant to section 121.22(G)(3) of the Ohio Revised Code. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Police Chief, Steve Bailey addressed the Board regarding a citizens' complaint about motorcycles in Miamiville.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to offer to settle workers' compensation claims for Susan Olier, Christopher Craig and Harley Sheppard. Mr. Tracy seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Wolff adjourned the meeting at 9:44 PM.
ATTEST:__________________________________________________________
Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
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Mary Makley Wolff, Chairperson