December 22, 2009
Regular Meeting
Trustee Corey called the meeting to order at 6:28 p.m. Trustee Patterson and Trustee Romano was present. Also present was Interim Administrator Bill Becker, Fiscal Officer John Wahle and Law Director Tom Swope.
Trustee Romano led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentations
Seventh District State Senator Shannon Jones presented an award from the Ohio State Senate to Alex Kuvin for attaining the rank of Eagle Boy Scout.
The Board recognized Rich Fletcher and Mason-Deerfield Rotary for their project to have a donated fire truck, rescue equipment and turnout gear given and delivered to a fire department in Mexico.
Robert Walker, Liberty Mutual Company, presented its Heroic Fire Mark Award to Battalion Chief Doug Wehmeyer and Lieutenant Jason Todd for their actions at a vehicle accident.
Deerfield United Methodist Church Pastor Heather gave the opening prayer.
Dan Corey and Chris Romano Swearing-In Ceremony
Dan Corey and Chris Romano were each sworn into their second trustee term by State Senator Shannon Jones. A reception followed.
Public Comment – None
Items to Remove from Consent Agenda – None
Fiscal Officer
John Wahle presented the agenda items.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve Purchase Orders 09-12990, 13660, 13665, 13668 and 13669. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve Resolution 2009-92 A Resolution Directing Payment of Township Expenses, Declaring an Emergency and Dispensing with the Second Reading. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Patterson and second by Trustee Romano to approve Resolution 2009-93 A Resolution Adopting a Purchasing Policy. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Patterson and second by Trustee Romano to approve Resolution 2009-94 A Resolution Approving Amended Appropriations for 2009, Dispensing with the Second Reading and Declaring an Emergency. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve attached 2009 Certificate of Estimated Revenue. Motion carried unanimously.
Board Action – New Business
Fire Department
Chief Chris Eisele presented the agenda items.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to authorize staff to deem as surplus the attached list of various size hose for disposal. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to authorize Administrator Bill Becker to sign all paper work that relates to the agreement allowing the students of Cincinnati State to “ride along” with Deerfield Township Fire/Rescue. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Works
A motion by Trustee Patterson and second by Trustee Corey to approve Resolution 2009-95 A Resolution Setting A Speed Limit on Northgate Drive in Northgate Estates, Deerfield Township, Ohio and Dispensing with the Second Reading. Motion carried unanimously.
Administration
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve payment of the invoice from Dan Despotes in the total amount of $2,100 from the TIF 98 General Reserve Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve payment of two invoices from Water and Sewer Service Construction Inc. in the total amount of $4,716.47 from the TIF 98 General Reserve Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve payment of Application for Payment #1 from Radius Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $110,903 from the TIF 98 General Reserve Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve payment of Invoice #0104501A.00-3 in the amount of $9,366 from the TIF 98 General Reserve Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Patterson and second by Trustee Romano to approve the Warren County Sheriff Office’s 2010 Addendum for Payroll and execute the document as indicated. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Romano to approve township participation in the OTA 2010 Group Retrospective Rating Program and authorize Interim Administrator Bill Becker to execute all paperwork. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to approve the meeting minutes of December 8, 2009 Regular Session and December 14, 2009 Special Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda
Fiscal Officer
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve Warrants #56055 through #56158. Motion carried unanimously.
Human Resources
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve the new pay rate of $22.11 per hour effective December 13, 2009 for Lt. James Butler per the provisions of the bargaining agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve the new pay rate of $19.43 per hour effective December 13, 2009 for FF/PM Bradford Crowthers per the provisions of the bargaining agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve the new pay rate of $19.43 per hour effective December 13, 2009 for FF/PM Richard Panek per the provisions of the bargaining agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve the new pay rate of $22.11 per hour effective December 13, 2009 for Lt. Andrew Register per the provisions of the bargaining agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Executive Session
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, impending litigation and concluded litigation. Motion carried unanimously.
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Dan Corey, President John Wahle, Fiscal Officer