January 1, 2007                          

Regular Meeting 

The Fiscal Officer, Kristin Spiekerman, called the meeting to order. All members of the Board were present. Also present were Dan Evers, Administrator and Tom Swope, Law Director.

Trustee Speidel led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Election of Officers

A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to nominate Dan Corey as President of the Board for 2007. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to nominate Chris Romano as Vice President of the Board for 2007. On roll call: Trustee Romano-yes, Trustee Corey-yes, Trustee Speidel-no. Motion carried.

Presentation

Lt. Brian Tinch was introduced as the new Post Commander for Deerfield Township Post of Warren County Sheriff’s Office.

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

Public Comments

Diana Halligan, 4071 Brookside Court

Board Action – New Business

Community Development

Public Comment on PUD Modification – Mel Hensey, 8220 Rivers Edge Circle, Maineville.

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to approve the application for a modification to the approved Stage 3 plans for Wallace and Daunt PUD to allow the sale of mulch and to withhold the decision regarding the sale of Christmas trees until the widening of US 22 & 3 is complete. Motion carried unanimously.

Parks

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to accept the memorial bench donation from the Bowen family for installation a Bowen Park. Motion carried unanimously.

Fire Department

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Speidel to accept the $1,000 contribution from Gold Star Chili for the Firehouse of the Year Award. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Works

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Speidel to approve Resolution 2007-01 A Resolution Authorizing Entering into a Contract for Snow and Ice Removal for Unaccepted Streets in the Greens of Kings Meadow Subdivision. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Minutes

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Speidel to accept the minutes of the December 12, 2006 special meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.

Consent Agenda

Human Resources

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to approve a wage increase of $0.75 per hour for Firefighter Josh Giles for attainment of his Fire Operator Apparatus (FAO) status, resulting in a new 2006 pay rate of $11.76 with a corresponding 2006 OIC rate of $12.51 effective December 31, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to remove Keith Clutter, Park Maintenance Worker, from probationary status and increase his hourly wage to $14.46 effective December 31, 2006. Motion carried unanimously. 

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Corey to approve the attendance of Dan Evers at the OTA Winter Conference on January 31 through February 3, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus, Ohio to include $40 for the registration, three (3) nights accommodations, meals and  incidentals upon certification of funds by the Fiscal Officer. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion by Trustee Speidel and second by Trustee Romano to enter Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations. Motion carried unanimously.

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Dan Corey, President                          Kristin Spiekerman, Fiscal Officer