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June 19, 2008

Regular Meeting

Trustee Corey 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 Corey and second by Trustee Speidel to enter executive session to discuss pending and threatened litigation. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Speidel to return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.

Trustee Romano led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Presentations

Rachael Hutzel, Warren County Prosecutor, presented her office’s annual report.

The Board presented Kings Character Awards to Derek Liesch, Chris Maxwell and Erin Chalk.

Public Comment

John Grubb, 8460 Cornett’s Cove, spoke about the township accepting the Landen Lake drudge.

Fiscal Officer – Kristin Spiekerman

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to approve Super Blankets 20819-2 and 20822-3, Purchase Orders 10642-3, 10735-4, 10848 and 10849. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to approve Warrants #50530 through 50600. Motion carried unanimously.

Board Action – New Business

Community Development

A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to declare the property at 3161 Vivian Drive, Loveland, Ohio 45140 a public nuisance, pursuant to the ORC 505.87. It is further recommended that the Board adopt Resolution 2007-36 A Resolution Providing For and Authorizing the Removal of the High Grass and Weeds Located at 3163 Vivian Drive, Dispensing with the Second Reading and Declaring an Emergency. Motion carried unanimously.

Fire Department

A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Speidel to authorize payments to Janie Winterhalter as Lead Teacher for $2,000 and Benjamin McGlothlin as Teacher Aide for Safety Town 2007. Motion carried unanimously.

Parks

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to authorize the Township Administrator to execute a contract for the Fleckenstein Park Improvements with Greg Martin Excavating at a cost not to exceed $2,482,882.79 per the plans and specifications of PDG. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Romano to authorize the Township Administrator to execute a contract for the Fleckenstein Park playground equipment and installation at a cost not to exceed $104,901.82 with Service Supply Ltd. Inc. for the playground equipment and installation from the US Communities Group Purchasing Program. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to authorize the Township Administrator to execute a contract for the Fleckenstein Park playground poured in place rubber surface at a cost not to exceed $92,600 with Shaw/Spectra Contract Flooring. Motion carried unanimously.

Human Resources

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to approve the proposed job description and authorize the creation of the position of Geographic Information System (GIS) Coordinator within the Community Development Department. Motion carried unanimously.

Administration

A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Speidel to not request a hearing on the D2 and D3 liquor license request for Bluefin LLC, dba Bistro Ginza, 8250 Arbor Square Drive. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Speidel to take a break. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve Resolution 2007-37 A Resolution Approving an Auction Sale of Motor Vehicles and Waiving a Second Reading. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve Resolution 2007-38 A Resolution Declaring Personal Property as Surplus, Approving the Disposal of Inoperative Motor Vehicles and Waiving a Second Reading. On roll call: Trustee Corey-yes, Trustee Romano-yes, Trustee Speidel-no. Motion carried

Approval of Minutes

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to approve the following meeting minutes: December 5, 2006, January 2, 2007, January 5, 2007, January 16, 2007 and January 26, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.

Consent Agenda

Human Resources

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to authorize the attendance of Fran M. Klatte, Public Relations Director, to the Government Communicator’s Conference on July 19 and July 20 at a cost not to exceed $2,000. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to authorize the registration and attendance of Chief Bromen to the Ohio Fire Chief’s Conference in Columbus, Ohio from July 20 through July 25, 2007 at a cost not to exceed $1,057 for registration and hotel expenses. On roll call: Trustee Corey-yes, Trustee Romano-yes, Trustee Speidel-no. Motion carried.