ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD:
Philip J. Beck stated he was resigning as Vice-President and moved to appoint Kenneth Bryant to that position.  The Board had no objection.

MEETING ITEMS:
            1.         The Public Hearing Symmes #2008-01 - Text Amendment - Telecommunication Towers was continued, in progress, to March 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

            2.  The Board adopted the following resolutions:
                        G-0807 - Resolution Amending Resolution G-9206 For Driveway Regulations and Pavement and/or Right-of-Way Opening Provisions for Symmes Township
                        G-0808 - Resolution Authorizing Agreement for Professional Services with the Payne Firm, Inc.
                        G-0809 - Resolution Authorizing Agreement for Professional Services with the payne Firm, Inc.
                        G-0810 - Resolution Accepting Statement of Intent with the Cincinnati Horticultural Society
                        G-0811 - Resolution Authorizing Execution of Termination of Restrictive Covenants, Amendment to Restrictive Covenants, and Right of First Refusal and Dispensing with the Second Reading

                        Resolution P-8001 - Amending Education/Training Policy for Township Employees was tabled to the March meeting.

            3.         The Board also:
                        -            Approved disbursements in the amount of $493,191.65
                        -            Established Permament Appropriation 12-A-08B (Park Levy - Rozzi - Other Expenses) in the amount of $100,000.00
                        -            Established March 14, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. as the bid opening date for the 2008 Resurfacing Project
                        -            Authorized the Township Administrator to negotiate contract with Kleingers & Associates for Meade property improvements
                        -            Authorized the Township Administator to enter into contracts with Weed Man for the 2008 Fertilizer program for parks, cemeteries, Administration Building and Safety Center and approve an expenditure in the amount of $18,261.40 for said services
                        -            Authorized the Township Administrator to enter into an agreement with Tri-County Tree & Turf for the tree spray programs for the cemeteries, Symmes Park and Safety Center and approved an expenditure in the amount of $3,501.90
                        -            Authorized Luanne Felter to attend Dreamweaver - Intermediate class on April 1-2, 2008 at Great Oaks
                        -            Approve tuition reimbursement in the amount of $185.00 for Jana Grant for Home Improvement - Level I class and in the amount of amount of $149.00 for Bill Pitman for Computers for Beginners class at Live Oaks
                        -            Had no objection to the liquor license transfer from Blazing Wings Inc., dba Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 11381 Montgomery Road (45249) to Blazing Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 11363 Montgomery Road (45249)

            4.         The Board approved:
                        a.            Expenditure (Then & Now) in the amount of $2,772.00 for replacement of fuel tank for E15
                        b.            Expenditure in the amount of $1,808.00 for 2008 membership in the Hamilton County Planning Partnership
                        c.            Expenditure in the amount of $1,171.60 for 1st Quarter drug re-stock
                        d.            Expenditure in the amount of $2,380.00 for 1st Quarter ambulance re-stock           
                        e.            Expenditure in the amount of $1,789.00 for the purchase of AED unit for Safety Center
                        f.            Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $2,704.00 for 2008 mowing of Administration Grounds
                        g.            Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $26,364.00 for 2008 mowing of Township cemeteries
                        h.            Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $33,384.00 for 2008 mowing of Township park areas
                        i.            Expenditure (Then & Now) in the amount of $25.00 for freight on thermal imaging camera parts           
                        j.            Expenditure (Then & Now) in the amount of $971.00 for HVAC repairs at the Safety Center
                        k.            Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $14,000.00 for the purchase of two mowers (includes trade-ins) for parks
                        l.            Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 for the tinting of windows at the Service Building
                        m.            Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $925.00 for the purchase of paper supplies for Safety Center
                        n.            Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $9,000.00 for materials for improvements to Records Retention room

            5.         The Board also discussed the following issues:
                        -            The Board and residents discussed the possibility of installing a sidewalk along Humphrey Road.  The Board authorized the Township Administrator to continue with the process and determine a cost estimate for the design work.  The Board also directed the Township Administrator to advertise for Requests for Qualifications for this project.

                        -            The Board review the standing policy which provides for the payment of $25.00 per meeting to Township committee members.  It was agreed to discontinue this policy effective January 1, 2008.