Regular Session
March 23, 2010
Trustee Romano called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Trustee Corey, Trustee Patterson and Law Director Tom Swope was present.
Executive Session
The Board concurred to enter executive session under Authority of OH Revised Code Session 121.11G to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official.
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 were present.
Opening Prayer/Pledge of Allegiance
Faith Bible Church Pastor Wayne Lowe gave the opening prayer.
Trustee Dan Corey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentation
Chief Assistant Prosecutor Bruce McGary, representing the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office, presented the 2009 annual report.
Dave McElroy and Jeff Thomas, Warren County Soil and Water Conservation, gave the yearly report and requested annual funding.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve funding to Warren County Soil and Water Department in the amount of $25,000 for educational opportunities and technical assistance. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Comment
Sue Wiseman, 6879 Plainview Drive, spoke about drainage problems at her residence.
Items to Remove from Consent Agenda – None
Fiscal Officer
John Wahle presented the agenda items.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Patterson to approve Purchase Orders# 10-14372, 14384, 14387, 14392, 14397, 14398, 14411, 14422, 14425, 14431, 14433 and 14437. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Patterson to approve Resolution 2010-010 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
Community Development Director Lois McKnight presented the agenda items.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Patterson to appoint Karl Hansen to serve as alternate on the Zoning Commission for a five year term ending March 31, 2015 or until his replacement is appointed; to appoint Steve Braun to serve as alternate on the Board of Zoning Appeals for a five year term ending December 31, 2014 or until his replacement is appointed. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve Resolution 2010 – 011 A Resolution Accepting the Recommendation of the Zoning Commission to Deny Case No. 2010-003 Stage 1 Zone Change Request for Property Located at Old Irwin Simpson Road, Lot 4, Deerfield Township, Ohio. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Works
Public Works Director Larry Weis presented the agenda items.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Patterson to approve Resolution 2010-012 A Resolution Authorizing the Entering of a Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Mason for the Joint Purchase of Materials and Services for the 2010 Street Maintenance and Resurfacing Project and Waiving a Second Reading. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Romano to authorize the township administrator to enter into contract with the the low bidder Barrett Paving for a cost not to exceed $550,000. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Patterson to set the speed limit at 25mph in The Kings Island Commercial Center, Section B, Phase III and approve Resolution #2010-013 A Resolution Accepting Public Streets for Maintenance and Setting Speed Limits on Certain Streets in the Kings Island Commercial Center, Deerfield Township, Ohio and Dispensing with the Second Reading. Motion carried unanimously.
Administration
Interim Administrator Bill Becker presented the agenda item.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve participating in e-Cycle’s buy-back and recycling program for the township’s inactive cell phones that will net $320. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to approve the March 9, 2010 regular session meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda
Fiscal Officer
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve Warrants 0009000011 through 0009000012 and Warrants 56468 through 56565. Motion carried unanimously.
Human Resources
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve the new pay rate of $12.25 per hour effective March 24, 2010 for seasonal camp director Stephanie Gebele. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Corey to approve a Wage Continuation Agreement with Raymond McMillian effective March 16, 2010 for a period of forty-five (45) days. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports
Trustee Patterson thanked Interim Administrator Bill Becker for his service and contribution to the township.
Bill Becker thanked the Trustees and staff for the opportunity to serve as interim administrator.
Tom Swope requested an executive session.
Executive Session
A motion by Trustee Romano and second by Trustee Patterson to enter executive session under Authority of OH Revised Code Section 121.22G, conferences with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action. Motion carried unanimously.
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Chris Romano, President John Wahle, Fiscal Officer