Regular Meeting
July 15, 2008
Trustee Corey opened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. All members of the Board were present. Also present were Dan Evers, Administrator, Tom Swope, Law Director and John Wahle, Fiscal Officer.
Executive Session
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Patterson 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 Patterson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentations and Public Comment
Greater Warren County Drug Task Force
Commander John Burke gave a presentation on the Greater Warren County Drug Task Force.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve a contribution of $50,000 to the Greater Warren County Drug Task Force. Motion carried unanimously.
Eagle Scout Recognition
Fran Klatte, Public Relations Director, introduced Andrew Becker Douglass, a member of Boy Scout Troop 21. The Board recognized his attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Public Comments
Bebe Buchanan, 3975 Old Carriage Court, spoke about curbs.
George Pitstick, 5915 Timber Rail Lane, spoke about meeting agendas on the website and the quality of paint applied to curbs.
Eloise Pitstick, 5915 Timber Rail Lane, spoke about lanes behind her street.
Items to be Removed from Consent Agenda – None
Fiscal Officer
John Wahle presented the following agenda items.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve Purchase Orders #08-10980-5, 08-11232 through 08-11235, 08-11237, 08-11241 and Super Blankets #08-20892-4 and 20894-2. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve Warrants #52974 through 53064. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve Resolution 2008-61 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
Ron Caldwell, Code Enforcement Officer, presented the following agenda item.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to declare the property at 8260 Snider Road, Mason, Ohio 45040, a public nuisance pursuant to ORC §505.87 and adopt Resolution 2008-62 A Resolution Providing for and Authorizing the Removal of the High Grass and Weeds, Located on 8260 Snider Road, Dispensing with the Second Reading and Declaring an Emergency. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Works
Dan Evers presented the following agenda item.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve a payment of $670.51 from the TIF 98 Project Fund to EMH&T. Motion carried unanimously.
Fire Department
Acting Fire Chief Chris Eisele presented the following agenda item.
A motion by Trustee Patterson and second by Trustee Romano to approve the purchase of three (3) RIT packs with case from Finley Fire Equipment at a cost not to exceed $4,547 pending certification of funds. Motion carried unanimously.
Warren County Sheriff’s Office-Deerfield Township Post
Lieutenant Brian Tinch, Post Commander, presented the following agenda item.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve Resolution 2008-063 A Resolution Declaring Portable Vehicle Scales as Surplus, Approving the Sale of Said Personal Property and Waiving a Second Reading. Motion carried unanimously.
Administration
A motion by Trustee Patterson and second by Trustee Romano to not request a hearing on the application to transfer D5 and D6 liquor permits for CDG Mason LLC DBA Claddagh Irish Pub & Patio, 5075 Deerfield Blvd., Deerfield Township, OH (Mason 45040). Motion carried unanimously.
Board Action – Old Business
Community Development
Trustee Corey announced the agenda items Case No. 2008-032 Amendment to the Zoning Resolution Establishing Residential Transitional (R-TR) District and Case No. 2008-034 Amendment to the Zoning Map, Rezoning Certain Properties from Residential Single Family to Residential Transitional (R-TR).
Lois McKnight, Community Development Director, introduced Emily Crow (McBride Dale Clarion), who responded to the Board’s comments and questions from the July 1 public meeting regarding the proposed text amendment. The Board continued their deliberations.
Trustee Corey gave the first reading of Resolution 2008-059, regarding Case No. 2008-032 Amendment to the Zoning Resolution Establishing Residential Transitional (R-TR) District.
Trustee Corey gave the first reading of Resolution 2008-060 regarding Case No. 2008-034 Amendment to the Zoning Map, Rezoning Certain Properties from Residential Single Family to Residential Transitional (R-TR).
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Trustee Patterson and second by Trustee Corey to approve the July 1, 2008 meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda
Human Resources
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve the new pay rates for Captain Brad Jenkins at $23.74 per hour and FF/PM Chris Posega at $18.63 per hour effective July 13, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports
Trustee Corey spoke about the opening of Bike Way on Socialville Foster Road on July 26.
Trustee Patterson reminded citizens that on the township website there are three playground design choices to vote on for Cottell Park.
Executive Session
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to enter executive session to discuss real estate acquisition and pending or threatened litigation. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Parks
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Patterson to approve the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Cottell Park contingent upon certification of available funds. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Corey to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 p.m. Board concurred.
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Dan Corey, President John Wahle, Fiscal Officer