July 3, 2007                                 

Regular Meeting                                

Trustee Corey called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. All members of the Board were present. Also present was Dan Evers, Administrator, and Tom Swope, Law Director. The Fiscal Officer, Kristin Spiekerman was absent with prior notice.

Executive Session

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to enter executive session. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Trustee Speidel led the Pledge of Allegiance.

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Speidel to have Peggy Monjar take the meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Hearing

Presentation of the Proposed Tax Budget

Trustee Corey opened the public meeting. Dan Evers presented the proposed tax budget and answered questions from the Board. Trustee Corey closed the public meeting.

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Romano to approve Resolution 2007-39 A Resolution to Approve the Tax Budget for the Year Commencing January 1, 2008 for Consideration of the County Budget Commission. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Comment

Gary Crawford, 8286 Sunfish Lane, spoke about the Schappacher retention ponds.

Items to be Removed from the Consent Agenda

Trustee Speidel removed from the consent agenda the Professional Development agenda item.

Fiscal Officer – Kristin Spiekerman

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to approve Super Blanket 20848 and Purchase Orders 10738-3, 10851, 10852 and 10854. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to approve Warrants #50601 through 50677. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to approve Resolution 2007-40 A Resolution Directing Payment of Township Expenses, Declaring an Emergency and Dispensing with the Second Reading. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Speidel to authorize the Fiscal Officer to issue a warrant payable to Crime Stoppers, 2000 Radcliffe Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45204 in the amount of $1,000. Motion carried unanimously.

Board Action – New Business

Community Development

A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to declare property at 9876 Maple Drive, Loveland, Ohio 45140 a public nuisance, pursuant to ORC 505.87 and adopt Resolution 2007-41 A Resolution Providing For and Authorizing Weed Cutting at 9876 Maple Drive, Deerfield Township, Declaring A Nuisance Dispensing with the Second Reading and Declaring an Emergency. Motion carried unanimously.  

Item Removed From the Consent Agenda

A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve the attendance of Township Administrator Dan Evers at the Franklin Covey Leadership Course in Columbus Ohio on August 28 through August 30, 2007 at a total cost of $995. On roll call: Trustee Romano-yes, Trustee Corey-yes, Trustee Speidel-no. Motion carried.

Parks

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to approve the amendment to the existing Poggemeyer Design Group proposal at a cost of $16,900 and authorize the Township Administrator to enter into a contract with them. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Works

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Speidel to approve Resolution 2007-42 A Resolution Authorizing Entering into a Contract for Snow and Ice Removal for Unaccepted Streets in Long Cove Subdivision, Phase 5. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Speidel to accept the quote for $11,910 from Safe and Sound Systems, Inc. and authorize the Township Administrator to enter into a contract with them to provide locks for the Township’s new facilities. Motion carried unanimously.

Human Resources

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to approve the promotion of Andrew Burwinkel to the Career Firefighter/Paramedic position at the rates indicated, subject to successful completion of background check and drug screening. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to approve the hire of Kenneth Gasaway, Matthew Hannigan, Brian Gross, Aaron Nichols, Pat O’Connor and Adam Rich as Fire Department part-time personnel at the rates indicated in the agenda action item, subject to successful completion of background check and drug screening. Motion carried unanimously.

Administration

A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Speidel to approve Resolution 2007-43 A Resolution Providing For and Authorizing the Reimbursement of Letter of Credit Fees to Cincinnati United Contractors, Inc. for the year 2007-2008, Dispensing with the Second Reading and Declaring An Emergency. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Speidel to approve Resolution 2007-44 A Resolution Providing For and Authorizing the Reimbursement of Letter of Credit Feeds to Terra Firma Associates for the Following Periods: May 1, 2006 – May 1, 2007; May 1, 2007 – May 1, 2008 and May 1, 2007 – August 5, 2007, Dispensing with the Second Reading and Declaring an Emergency. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Minutes

A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Speidel to approve minutes of February 8, 2007 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Speidel to adjourn at 8:42 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

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Dan Corey, President                            Kristin Spiekerman, Fiscal Officer