Regular Session
March 9, 2010
Trustee Romano called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Trustee Corey and Trustee Patterson was present. Also present was Law Director Tom Swope.
Executive Session
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to enter executive session under Authority of Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22G to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee or official. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Interim Administrator Bill Becker and Fiscal Officer John Wahle entered the meeting at this time.
Opening Prayer – Pastor Jim Toy, Vineyard Community
Trustee Patterson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentation
The Board recognized Michele A. Tobin Insurance Agency, American Family Insurance as Business of the Quarter and presented Ms. Tobin with a plaque.
Lee Langston, founder of Operation Give Back, gave a presentation on the nonprofit organization that is extending into Warren County.
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 Corey to approve Purchase Orders 10-14320, 14325, 14332, 14333, 14334, 14341 and 14345. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Patterson to approve Resolution 2010-008 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, Planning Manager, presented Case 2009-322 Firestone Auto Complete Auto Care Stage 3 Final Detailed Plan.
Sharon Jones, representing the applicant, spoke about the project.
Trustee Romano opened the floor to public comment on Case 2009-322.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to close the public portion on Case 2009-322.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Patterson to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Commission and approve Case 2009-322, Stage 3 Final Detailed Plan application for the subject property (Firestone Auto Complete Auto Care), subject to twelve (12) conditions as listed in the staff report with a modification to condition #11 to read “A revised landscape plan illustrating the fulfillment of the requirement as recommended in the body of this report is required prior to the issuance of the zoning certificate. In addition the applicant will work with staff to modify the landscape plan to provide screening to the maximum extent possible along the south property line.” Motion carried unanimously.
Hayfaa Wadih presented Case 2010-003 Stage 1 Zone Change, Robertson Property.
Steve Dragon, representing the applicant and Michael Halonen, Edge Realty Group, spoke about the project.
Trustee Romano opened the floor to public comment on Case 2010-003. The following spoke on the project.
Phyllis Hamilton; Muray Feldstein, Creekwood Lane, Maineville; Mark Sowenstein, Village Church; Ken Elder, 7754 Greenways, Morrow.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to close the public portion on Case 2010-003.
Community Development Director Lois McKnight answered Board questions.
A motion by Trustee Patterson and second by Trustee Corey to deny Case 2010-003 Stage 1 Zone Change Application for the Robertson property. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to take a five minute break. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve Resolution 2010-009 A Resolution Affirming Deerfield Township’s Support of and Partnership with the 2010 Census. Striking the fifth WHEREAS “the 2010 census creates hundreds of thousands of jobs across the nation”. Motion carried unanimously.
Lois McKnight presented the Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals Appointments agenda item.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to appoint Cherry Linder to serve on the Zoning Commission to complete the term ending March 31, 2012 or until her replacement is appointed. Appoint Marianne Pressman to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals to complete the term ending December 31, 2013 or until her replacement is appointed. Appoint Don de Reynier to serve on the Zoning Commission for a five year term ending March 31, 2015 or until his replacement is appointed. Appoint Jim Klatte to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals for a five year term ending December 31, 2014 or until his replacement is appointed. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Trustee Patterson and second by Trustee Corey to approve the meeting minutes of February 25, 2010 Regular Session and March 4, 2010 Work Session as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda
Fiscal Officer
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve Warrant #00090000010 (TIF) and Warrants #56419 through 56467. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Works
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve Larry Weis attending the two day Public Works & Infrastructure Expo at the Duke Convention Center on May 4 and 5, 2010 at no cost. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports
Trustee Corey spoke about giving a presentation to a stormwater meeting in Columbus and activities in his Leadership Development Class.
Trustee Patterson thanked interim administrator Bill Becker on behalf of the board for service to the township and congratulated him on accepting the position of Warren County Emergency Services Department Director.
Tom Swope requested the board enter executive session.
Executive Session
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano (under authority of Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22G) to enter executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official, conferences with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action and to prepare for, conduct or review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Administration – continued
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve an Agreement to Extend and Amend Collective Bargaining Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Romano adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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Chris Romano, President John Wahle, Fiscal Officer