MRS. WAGNER moved to adopt the following resolution and to dispense with the second reading:
RESOLUTION G-0813
Resolution Authorizing and Approving
an Amendment to the Contract for
Fire Protection and Emergency Medical
Services with the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department
and Dispensing with the Second Reading
WHEREAS, the Symmes Township Board of Trustees, Hamilton County, Ohio is authorized to contract for fire protection and emergency medical services; and
WHEREAS, the Symmes Township Board of Trustees and the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department have entered into a contract which provide such terms and conditions which are appropriate for the protection of the lives and property of all persons and businesses within Symmes Township; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township and the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department entered into an amendment to the existing agreement which enhanced the fire protection provided to Symmes Township pursuant to Resolution G-0008 adopted February 15, 2000; and
WHEREAS, said amendment to the existing agreement provided for two (2) additional firefighter/EMT's on a 40-hour per week basis per firefighter to supplement the staffing at the Chapelsquare Fire Station; and
WHEREAS, the personnel stationed at this fire station were relocated to the Township's new Symmes Safety Center upon its completion and the Chapelsquare Fire Station was closed; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township wishes to continued with the provision for this additional personnel with the adoption of an amendment reflecting the relocation to the Symmes Safety Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio:
Section 1. Hereby authorizes and approves the amendment to the contract for fire protection and emergency medical services as it is set forth on Attachment “A”.
Section 2. Hereby authorizes and directs that such payments be made in accordance with the terms and conditions as set forth in the existing contract and the amendment attached hereto as Attachment “A”.
Section 3. That this Resolution is adopted as an emergency necessary for the immediate preservation of the safety and welfare of the community for the reason that the additional personnel will enhance the fire protection services provided to Symmes Township.
Mr. Bryant seconded the motion.
MR. BECKMAN explained the original amendment provided for two additional firefighters for the Chapelsquare Fire Station. This station has been closed and personnel moved to the Safety Center. This resolution reflects that change.
The roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'; Mr. Beck - 'aye'.
MRS. WAGNER moved to adopt the following resolution and to dispense with the second reading:
RESOLUTION G-0812
Resolution Authorizing and Approving
an Extension to an Amendment to the Contract for
Fire Protection and Emergency Medical
Services with the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department
and Dispensing with the Second Reading
WHEREAS, the Symmes Township Board of Trustees, Hamilton County, Ohio is authorized to contract for fire protection and emergency medical services; and
WHEREAS, the Symmes Township Board of Trustees and the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department have entered into a contract which provide such terms and conditions which are appropriate for the protection of the lives and property of all persons and businesses within Symmes Township; and
WHEREAS, the Symmes Township Board of Trustees and the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department entered in amendments to the contract to provide additional thirty-two (32) man-hours of personnel daily between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. pursuant to Resolution
G-0604; and
WHEREAS, these amendments to the contract were for 2006 and 2007 only and said services would not continue into 2008 without written agreement of both parties; and
WHEREAS, the Symmes Township Board of Trustees agreed that the additional personnel has been beneficial to the residents of Symmes Township and wishes to continue this service for an additional year effective January 1, 2008.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio:
Section 1. Hereby authorizes and approves an extension to the amendment to the contract for fire protection and emergency medical services as it is set forth on Attachment “A”.
Section 2. Hereby authorizes and directs that such payments be made in accordance with the terms and conditions as set forth in the amendment attached hereto as Attachment “A”.
Section 3. That this Resolution is adopted as an emergency necessary for the immediate preservation of the safety and welfare of the community for the reason that the additional personnel will enhance the fire protection services provided to Symmes Township.
Mr. Beck seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'; Mr. Beck - 'aye'.
Mrs. Wagner moved to adopt the following resolution and to dispense with the second reading:
RESOLUTION P-0802
Resolution Amending the Cell Phone Usage Policy
for Township Employees
and Dispensing with the Second Reading
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, adopted a Symmes Township Personnel Policy which established guidelines for Township employees in 1992; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, wishes to update the Personnel Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Township Administrator has reviewed the Personnel Policy and has recommended an amendment to the cell phone usage policy for employees; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio:
Section 1. Hereby adopts the revised Cell Phone Usage Policy for Township Employees as outlined in Exhibit "A" effective March 15, 2008.
Section 2. The Board of Trustees of Symmes Township upon majority vote do hereby dispense with the requirement that this Resolution be read on two separate days, and hereby authorize the adoption of this Resolution upon its first reading.
Mr. Bryant seconded the motion.
MR. BECKMAN advised this resolution is necessary due to IRS's enforcement of fringe benefits. This policy will provide for reimbursement of telephone expenses for those employees required to carry a cell phone at all times. The policy also provides for the Board to establish the reimbursement rate each year.
The roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'; Mr. Beck - 'aye'.
MRS. WAGNER moved to establish employee reimbursement for cell phone in the amount of $700.00 to employees who use own phone/service and in the amount of $550.00 to employees who use Township phone with personal calls. Mr. Beck seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'; Mr. Beck - 'aye'.
Mrs. Wagner moved to authorize the Township Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Payne Firm and to approve an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $24,000.00. Mr. Beck seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'; Mr. Beck - 'aye'.
Mrs. Wagner moved to amend Permament Appropriation 3-A-4 from $5,000 to $103,000. Mr. Bryant seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'; Mr. Beck - 'aye'.
Mrs. Wagner moved to approve:
a. Expenditure (Then & Now) in the amount of $244.75 for repair of portable radios for the fire department
b. Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $6,500.00 for Symmesfest
c. Expenditure in the amount of $1,000.00 for annual bench test of SCBAs
d. Expenditure in the amount of $18,582.78 for 4th Quarter 2007 franchise fees
e. Expenditure (Then & Now) in the amount of $1,936.00 for emergency ECM repairs to Engine 15
f. Expenditure in the amount of $872.00 for the purchase of pager/radio batteries for fire department use
g. Additional expenditure (Then & Now) in the amount of $873.26 for consulting fees for Lebanon Road sidewalk project
h. Expenditure (Then & Now) in the amount of $1,402.72 for electric service at Blong Memorial Park from May 22 to December 19, 2007
i. Expenditure in the amount of $1,688.00 for the purchase of street sign posts
j. Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $98,000.00 for the purchase of replacement dump truck
k. Expenditure in the amount of $4,000.00 for the purchase of Mutt Mitts
l. Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 for the purchase of picnic tables
m. Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for electrical repairs at Symmes Park
n. Expenditure in the amount of $1,136.80 for replacement door for workout room at Remington Fire Station
Mr. Beck seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'; Mr. Beck - 'aye'.
Mrs. Wagner moved to approve an additional one month extension to current contract for OSHA consultant services at a cost of $750.00 per month. Mr. Beck seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'; Mr. Beck - 'aye'.
Mrs. Wagner moved to authorize the Township Administrator to enter into an agreement with Camel Cleaning Service for cleaning of the Safety Center and to approve an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $11,440.00 for one year of service. Mr. Bryant seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'; Mr. Beck - 'aye'.
Mrs. Wagner moved to authorize Bill Pitman and Larry Schuchter to attend Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings workshop on April 1, 2008 in Lebanon, Ohio. Mr. Beck seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'; Mr. Beck - 'aye'.
The Board had no objection to the new liquor license for Speedway Superamerica LLC, dba Speedway 5110, 12184 Mason Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249.
The Board approved the following cemetery deed:
- Hazel Dame, Union Cemetery, Lot 909E, Grave 2
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. |
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