MR. BRYANT moved to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION G-0925
Resolution Providing for the Abatement of
Vegetation from Property Located
at 10732 Loveland Madeira Road
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, enacted Resolution G-8707, Resolution Providing for the Abatement, Control, or Removal of Vegetation, Garbage, Refuse, and Other Debris from Land in the Township, on August 18, 1987; and
WHEREAS, a complaint has been received regarding the condition of property located at 10732 Loveland Madeira (Parcel 620-0090-0072); and
WHEREAS, a visual inspection of said property has revealed that the complaint is valid in that the grass has not been mowed for some time; and
WHEREAS, Resolution G-8707 provides that the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, may at its discretion order the abatement of vegetation and other debris from land in the Township; and
WHEREAS, Resolution G-8707 provides that should such vegetation and other debris not be abated, the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, will provide for the abatement and any expenses incurred by the Township in performing such task shall be a lien upon the land if not paid by the property owner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio:
Section 1. Hereby invokes Resolution G-8707 against parcel #620-0090-0072 - 10732 Loveland Madeira Road.
Section 2. Hereby directs the Township Administrator to notify the property owner, James and Kimberly Johnson, to abate the nuisance.
Section 3. Hereby directs the Township Fiscal Officer to pay out of the Township general fund for all expenses incurred for the removal of vegetation and to bill the property owners for said expenses.
Section 4. Hereby directs the Township Fiscal Officer to enter upon the tax duplicate for said expenses if not paid within fourteen (14) days from date of billing.
MR. BECK seconded the motion.
MR. BECKMAN noted this is Johnson Automotive which requires action again. The property owner has been notified. Mr. Beckman requested that the Board approve $1,500.00 to allow for the clean-up of this property.
The roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'; Mr. Beck - 'aye'.
MR. BRYANT moved to approve an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00 for the nuisance abatement of this property. Mr. Beck seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'; Mr. Beck - 'aye'.
Mr. Bryant moved to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION P-0902
Resolution Amending the Job Title
of the Road Foreman to Director of Public Works
and Dispensing with the Second Reading
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, adopted Job Titles for all of the Positions of the Symmes Township Service Department employees in 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Township Administrator has reviewed the job title of the Road Foreman and has recommended a change in order to bring the job title in line with the norm within the industry in Hamilton County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, wishes to change the Job Title of the Road Fireman to Director of Public Works; and
WHEREAS, all other references to Road Foreman within the Personnel Policy Manual shall be changed to Director of Public Works.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio:
Section 1. Hereby adopts a change of the title of Road Fireman to Director of Public Works as outlined in Exhibit "A" effective September 1, 2009. Nothing herein is intended nor shall it be construed to change the terms of the existing "at will" employment, not any other terms, unless hereinafter specifically adopted in writing by the Board of Trustees.
Section 2. The Board of Trustees of Symmes Township directs the Township Administrator to replace the title of Service Foreman to Director of Public Works within all appropriate sections of the Personnel Policy Manual as necessary.
Section 3. The Board of Trustees of Symmes Township upon majority vote does hereby dispense with the requirement that this Resolution be read on two separate days, and hereby authorizes the adoption of this Resolution upon its first reading.
MRS. WAGNER seconded the motion.
MR. BECKMAN advised this is just a change in the name for this position.
The roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'; Mr. Beck - 'aye'.
MR. BRYANT moved to approve participation in the Workers' Compensation Group Rating Program with The Frank Gates Service Company (Avizent) and to approve an expenditure in the amount of $3,672.00 for enrollment fee. Mrs. Wagner seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'; Mr. Beck - 'aye'.
Mr. Bryant moved to authorize the Township Administrator to enter into annual maintenance agreement with Mobilcom for the Township's warning sirens. Mr. Beck seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'; Mr. Beck - 'aye'.
CHIEF HUBER advised that the Fire Department has applied for a grant to provide funds to upgrade these sirens. Notification should be received within the next ninety (90) days.
MR. BECK questioned the number of sirens in the Township.
CHIEF HUBER advised there is a total of ten within the fire district - five are located in Symmes Township.
MR. BRYANT moved to authorize the Township Administrator to enter into a 3-year agreement with Time Warner Cable for Business Class Services. Mrs. Wagner seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'; Mr. Beck - 'aye'.
Mr. Bryant moved to establish August 27, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at the Township Administration Building as the bid opening for Kempergrove Headwall Project. Mrs. Wagner seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'; Mr. Beck - 'aye'.
MR. BECKMAN advised the Board that a grant has been submitted to OKI to provide funding for the construction of sidewalks along Montgomery Road. Mr. Beckman stated he will keep the Board apprised as the process moves forward.
MR. BECKMAN advised the Board that the Township will be hosting a meeting of political jurisdictions within the Sycamore Community School District and requested the Board to approve an expenditure for $50.00 for related expenses. The meeting has been scheduled for September 24.
MR. BRYANT moved to approve an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $50.00 for the purchase of refreshments for the September 24 meeting. Mr. Beck seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'; Mr. Beck - 'aye'.
MR. BECKMAN reminded the Board that the Township is covered under the Hamilton County health insurance plan. Mr. Beckman advised he has been looking into other plans, such as the one with the Center of Local Governments. Mr. Beckman reviewed the cost range and available options. Mr. Beckman questioned if the Board would be interested in looking at this plan and stated the representative would be willing to appear before the Board.
MR. BORCHERS questioned if there was information available about the size of the group.
MR. BECK questioned the timeframe.
MR. BECKMAN stated he has that information and would forward to Mr. Borchers. Mr. Beckman noted the Township has about three months before having to make a decision.
MR. BRYANT stated he felt it was important for the Township to review other options in order to provide insurance to the employees.
MR. BORCHERS stated he would be willing to work with the Township Administrator on this issue.
The Board agreed it was important for the Township to explore other options and requested the Township Administrator and Fiscal Officer investigate other insurance plans.
MR. BECKMAN reviewed the proposed initial draft Master Park Plan prepared by Larry Schuchter. Mr. Beckman stated this document can be used to start the process and could be discussed at a future meeting.
MR. BRYANT stated that the Township has just completed a Township Master Plan which indicated that a Park Master Plan should be developed. Mr. Bryant noted that this is a good first attempt at that process as this reflects necessary maintenance, as well as recommended improvements. Mr. Bryant suggested that Board members review this information and provide any comments/suggestions to the Township Administrator.
MR. BRYANT moved to approve of:
a. Expenditure in the amount of $934.36 for annual maintenance agreement for copier
b. Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00 for 2nd half EMS re-stock
c. Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 for 2nd half drug re-stock
d. Expenditure in the amount of $5,100.00 for annual CodeRed fee
e. Additional expenditure (Then & Now) in the amount of $415.00 for replacement door at Administration Building
f. Expenditure in the amount of $2,898.38 for two sets of turn-out gear for fire department
g. Expenditure (Then & Now) in the amount of $2,117.09 for transmission repairs to Car 93
h. Expenditure (Then & Now) in the amount of $1,820.93 for transmission repairs to Car 98
i. Expenditure (Then & Now) in the amount of $1,006.00 for replacement of wheel bearings in the Fire staff vehicle
j. Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 for line stripping by Hamilton County Engineer's Office
k. Additional expenditure (Then & Now) in the amount of $600.00 for Camp Dennison fire hydrant study
l. Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $1,636.05 for purchase of trash bags for park use
m. Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 for 2nd Quarter franchise payment to ICRC
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 Casa Brava Too Ltd., dba Fiesta Brava, 9035 Fields Ertel Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249.
The Board had no objection to the new liquor license for Vintage Uncorked Inc., 11332 Montgomery Road (45249).
The Board had no objection to the new liquor license for Olegs Tavern LLC, dba Olegs Tavern, 11929 Montgomery Road (45249).
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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