May 3, 2006
Regular Meeting
Trustee Romano called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members of the Board were present. Also present were Kristin Spiekerman, the Fiscal Officer, Dan Evers, Administrator and Tom Swope, Law Director.
Executive Session
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Speidel to enter executive session to discuss personnel. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Speidel to return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Corey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Fiscal Officer – Kristin Spiekerman
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve Super Blanket #20766 and Purchase Orders #10409, 10429, 10519 through 10528. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve Warrants #48011 through 48059. Motion carried unanimously.
Board Action – Unfinished Business
Fire Department
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Speidel to approve the 2006 Safety Town Project as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Board Action – New Business
Community Development
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to appoint Bob Geise as a regular member of the Zoning Commission for a term commencing immediately and expiring March 2011. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to appoint Greg Porta as alternate to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term commencing immediately and expiring December 2010. Motion carried unanimously.
Fiscal Officer – Kristin Spiekerman
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Speidel to approve the hiring of Jennifer Wagner as Finance Assistant I (full time) in the Fiscal Officer’s office at an hourly rate of $16 effective May 1, 2006 plus PERS Retirement Pension Pickup and full insurance benefit coverage, contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Speidel to approve the hiring of Sandy Budroe as Finance Assistant II (part time) in the Fiscal Officer’s office at an hourly rate of $18 plus PERS Retirement Pension Pickup effective May 1, 2006 contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test. Motion carried unanimously.
Human Resources
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to hire Arnold Schierloh, Mike Downey and Clarence Eigel as seasonal part-time clubhouse assistants at Kingswood Golf Course at a rate of $9 per hour plus PERS Retirement Pension Pickup and to hire Jon Hollon as seasonal part-time grounds maintenance at a rate of $10 per hour plus PERS Retirement Pension Pickup effective April 23, 2006. All are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Speidel to hire FF/Paramedic John Redford at an hourly rate of $11 with a corresponding OIC hourly rate of $11.75, FF/EMT-Intermediates Rusty Cross and Erik Robinette at an hourly rate of $10 with a corresponding OIC hourly rate of $10.75, and FF/EMT Basics Richard Louth and Justin Wheatley at an hourly rate of $9.50 with a corresponding OIC hourly rate of $10.25 effective May 7, 2006. All are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Speidel to approve the March 28, 2006 work session minutes and the April 4, 2006 regular meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda
Fire Department
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve Chief Bromen and Captain Wehmeyer to attend the Ohio Arson School, August 6 through August 11, 2006 in Columbus, Ohio at a cost not to exceed $1,114. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve Battalion Chief Jerry Gooden to attend the Executive Analysis of Fire Service Operations in Emergency Management Course at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland, class dates based on availability, at a cost of $325. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve Inspector Frazee to attend the Occupant Safety Conference on July 24 and 25, 2006 in Columbus, Ohio at a cost of $165. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve Battalion Chief Chris Eisele’s attendance at the International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science and Technology hosted by the UC Fire Science Program on June 26 through June 28, 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio at a cost of $750 as part of his tuition reimbursement agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Human Resources
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to remove Mark Bishop, Park Maintenance Worker, from probationary status and increase his hourly wage to $14.46 effective May 7, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
Board Action – Unfinished Business (continued)
Fire Department
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve the changes to the Deerfield Township Disaster Plan as submitted and the Township Administrator will provide additional proposed revisions to the plan by July 1, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Reports
After a discussion led by Dan Evers, a motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Romano to direct the Administrator to give a response on the COPE bill on behalf of the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Executive Session
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Speidel to enter executive session to discuss personnel and litigation. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Speidel to return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Speidel to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.