February 8, 2007
Trustee Corey called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. All members of the Board were present. Also present were Kristin Spiekerman, the Fiscal Officer, Dan Evers, Administrator and Dan Hendy, Associate Law Director.
Executive Session
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to enter executive session to discuss personnel and litigation. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Speidel to return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Speidel to assign the meeting minutes taking responsibilities to the Fiscal Officer, Kristin Spiekerman. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Speidel led the Pledge of Allegiance
Fiscal Officer, Kristin Spiekerman
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Speidel to approve Purchase Orders 10771-2, 10774, 10775 and 10786. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve Warrants 49718 through 49776. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve Resolution 2007-07 A Resolution Directing Payment of Township Expenses, Declaring an Emergency and Dispensing with the Second Reading. Motion carried unanimously
Board Action – New Business
Community Development
Hayfaa Wadih, Urban Planning Analyst, presented Case #2006-656 Stage 1 for Khosla Office Building to modify conditions 8 and 12 of the original zone change.
Bob Rothert with Abercrombie & Associates, Inc. (engineer and surveyors of the project) addressed the Board.
A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to approve Case #2006-656 Stage 1 Zone Change Modification request for Khosla Office Building subject to thirteen (13) conditions as recommended by the zoning commission with condition #11 being modified as stated by Hayfaa Wadih: The proposed building is not to exceed twenty (20) feet in height to the eaves line as defined by Deerfield Township zoning resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
Hayfaa Wadih presented Case #2006-681 Stage 3 Final Detailed Site Plan for US Bank on Lot 18 in Arbor Square North.
A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Romano to approve Case #2006-681 Stage 3 Final Detailed Plan application for US Bank on Lot 18 in Arbor Square North subject to twelve (12) conditions as recommended in the staff report. Motion carried unanimously.
Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
Fiscal Officer – Kristin Spiekerman
A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Romano to authorize the attendance of Fiscal Officer Kristin Spiekerman at the GFOA Annual Conference in Anaheim, California on June 9 through June 14, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Works
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Speidel to approve the recommendation of the Law Director that the Township has no liability as such and the Township pay the invoice of $76,091.92 to SilverHawke Construction to be paid from the TIF General Reserve Fund for Wilkens Boulevard. Motion carried unanimously.
Human Resources
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve the employment agreement between Lois A. McKnight and Deerfield Township subject to legal review. The agreement is to be effective January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2010, retroactive to January 1, 2007. On roll call: Trustee Corey-yes, Trustee-Romano, Trustee Speidel-no. Motion carried.
Administration
A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Romano to declare the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (VIN2FAFP71W46X157046) surplus and its title endorsed to Rittel, Hill & Zimmerman Insurance Services, Inc. who will sell it for salvage and to approve the purchase of a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria from 32Ford at a cost of $20,671. Motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda
Human Resources
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to approve Inspector Curt Frazee’s attendance at the Central Ohio Juvenile Firesetter Educator’s Conference in Worthington, Ohio on March 7 through March 8, 2007. This approval is to include $80 for the registration with no reimbursements. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to approve the attendance of FF/Paramedic Bentley at the Firefighter II Transition Course at the Warren County Career Center, February through April 2007 at a cost of $660 with no reimbursement pending certification of funds by the Fiscal Officer. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to approve the attendance of Battalion Chief Eisele and Captain Craig Donaldson at the Fire Ground Operations and Firefighter Safety Seminar in Worthington, Ohio on February 15 and February 16. This approval is to include $300 for the registration, one night accommodation, meals and incidentals up to $30 per person. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to approve the attendance of Captain Seiller, FF Conroy and FF Posega at the Apparatus Placement for First Due Companies in Forest Park, Ohio on February 7, 2007. This approval is to include $225 for the registration with no reimbursements. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to authorize park department employees to participate in Ohio L-TAP training programs as recommended within this report. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to authorize public works department employees to participate in Ohio L-TAP training programs as recommended within this report. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to approve the attendance of Eric Reiners at the stormwater seminar to be held at Sharonville Convention Center on Wednesday, February 7, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to approve the attendance of Lois McKnight and Hayfaa Wadih at the 2007 American Planning Association National Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 14 through April 18, 2007 including registration, airfare, lodging, meals and transfers at a cost not to exceed $4,450. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to approve the hiring of Timothy Fleckinger, Jeffery Greenway, Christopher Handley, Steven Stein and Richard Panek as fire department part-time personnel at the rates indicated, subject to successful completion of background check and drug screening. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to adjourn the meeting.
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Dan Corey, President Kristin Spiekerman, Fiscal Officer