MR. MINAMYER noted this property is located adjacent to the Rozzi property and will add 3.8 acres to the new park.
The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
Mr. Minamyer moved to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION G-0732
Resolution Authorizing Administrator to Execute
Sidewalk Leasing Agreement
WHEREAS, the Township desires to install and maintain sidewalks within its jurisdiction as part of the Lebanon Road Sidewalk Improvements project;
WHEREAS, at least a portion of said sidewalks would be installed on property owned by Hamilton County for right-of-way purposes;
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township has reviewed the License Agreement Granting Permission For Use of County Roads, attached hereto, and determines that said Agreement is necessary in furtherance of the project and will be beneficial to the residents of Symmes Township;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio:
Section 1. The Township Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the attached License Agreement Granting Permission For Use of County Roads in a form substantially similar thereto, subject to the final approval of the Law Director.
Mr. Bryant seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
Mr. Minamyer moved to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION G-0733
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION PROHIBITING TAXPAYERS’ MONEY TO BE USED TO PAY
FOR ABORTIONS OR ABORTION SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Commissioners Todd Portune and David Pepper brought forward for approval an agreement for the Hamilton County Health and Hospitalization Levy for indigent care on August 1, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Pat DeWine and many concerned citizens brought attention to the fact that language, which prohibited the use of tax-payer dollars for the provision of abortion related services, language that had been in the agreement for the past ten years, was absent from this contract; and
WHEREAS, Commissioners Todd Portune and David Pepper only then restored this longstanding prohibition to the agreement; and
WHEREAS Commissioner Pat DeWine introduced a resolution establishing a permanent policy that no Hamilton County taxpayer funds be used to pay for abortions or abortion services, but neither Commissioner Todd Portune nor Commissioner David Pepper seconded the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners have scheduled the resolution for discussion on August 15, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Symmes Township Board of Trustees is opposed to the use of taxpayers’ money to pay for abortions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio:
Section 1. That the action of the Hamilton County Commissioners Todd Portune and David Pepper to overturn a longstanding rule that prohibited taxpayers’ money from Social Service Budgets to be used to pay for abortions is hereby opposed and condemned; that the courage of Commissioner Pat DeWine and others in opposing this action is hereby praised; that the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township hereby requests the Board of County Commissioners to institute a permanent ban on taxpayer funds being used for abortions by adopting the Resolution attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and that a copy of this Resolution shall be forthwith delivered to each Hamilton County Commissioner.
Mrs. Wagner seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
Mr. Minamyer moved to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION G-0734
Resolution Providing for the Abatement of
Vegetation and other Debris from
Property Located at 8970 Cypresspoint Lane
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 8970 Cypresspoint Lane (Parcel 620-0190-0343); 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 #620-0190-0343 - 8970 Cyresspoint Lane.
Section 2. Hereby directs the Township Administrator to notify the property owner, Birute and Aleksandr Pasinini, to clean the property and 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 other debris 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. Bryant seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
Mr. Minamyer moved to table Resolution G-0735 to the next meeting. Mr. Bryant seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
Mr. Minamyer moved to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION G-0736
Resolution Providing for the Abatement of
Junk and other Debris from
Property Located at 9964 Washington
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, the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, enacted Resolution G-0417, Resolution Adopting New Regulations for the Storage of Junk Motor Vehicles and Providing Penalties for Violation of Said Regulations, on June 1, 2004; and
WHEREAS, a complaint has been received regarding the condition of property located at 9964 Washington (Parcel 620-0092-0071); and
WHEREAS, a visual inspection of said property has revealed that the complaint is valid in that there are junk vehicles stored on the property, as well as other junk and debris; 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-0417 provides that the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, may at its discretion take action against junk motor vehicles; 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 Resolutions G-8707 and G-0417 against parcel #620-0092-0071 - 9964 Washington.
Section 2. Hereby directs the Township Administrator to notify the property owner, William and Dorothy Mason, to remove the junk vehicles and to clean the property and 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 other debris 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. Bryant seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
Mr. Minamyer moved to authorize the Township Administrator to enter into a two (2) year agreement for monthly maintenance of warning sirens. Mrs. Wagner seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
Mr. Minamyer moved to approve Change Order #1 to Brothers Paving for 2007 Resurfacing Project for net decrease of $587.35. Mr. Bryant seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
Mr. Minamyer moved to amend Permament Appropriation 12-A-8 (Park - Other Expenses) from $116,050.00 to $122,050.00. Mrs. Wagner seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
Mr. Minamyer moved to amend Permament Appropriation 14-A-8 (EMS - Other Expenses) from $47,250.00 to $58,050.00. Mr. Bryant seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
Mr. Minamyer moved to amend Permament Appropriation 20-A-8 (Safety Services - Other Expenses) from $70,000.00 to $81,100.00. Mrs. Wagner seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
Mr. Minamyer moved to authorize the Township Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Payne Firm for Phase II Environmental Study for the Rozzi property and to approve an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $27,000.00 for said services. Mr. Bryant seconded the motion.
MR. BECKMAN noted that the Fiscal Officer questioned if a Request For Qualifications would be necessary for this expenditure. Mr. Beckman advised that he has talked with Rozzi regarding paying $7,500.00 of that bill. The Township Law Director is researching if RFQ is required.
MR. MINAMYER moved to amend the motion to include the condition that this matter be researched and approved by the Township Law Director. Mr. Bryant seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
The roll call vote on the motion as amended was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
Mr. Minamyer moved to authorize the Township Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Payne Firm for Phase I Environmental Study for the properties located on Union Cemetery and to approve an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 for said services. Mrs. Wagner seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
Mr. Minamyer moved to authorize the Township Administrator to enter into an agreement with JMA for the preparation of drawings for Blong Road modification and to approve an expenditure not to exceed $1,500.00 for said services. Mr. Bryant seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
Mr. Minamyer moved to authorize the Township Administrator to enter into an agreement with Viox Services, Inc. to review the HVAC equipment and installation at the Symmes Township Safety Center and to approve an expenditure not to exceed $7,884.00 for said services. Mr. Bryant seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
MR. BECKMAN advised that the Sycamore Community Schools has requested the Board waive the cost of its conditional use appeal fee. Mr. Beckman stated that the Township Law Director has recommended that the Township's actual cost not be waived.
MR. BORCHERS noted that other communities waive zoning fees for school districts.
MR. MINAMYER noted that the Sycamore School District allows the Township to use the elementary school grounds for the annual Easter Egg Hunt.
MR. MINAMYER moved to waive the conditional use appeal fee, except for the Township's actual costs, for the Sycamore Community Schools. Mrs. Wagner seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
Mr. Minamyer moved to approve:
a. Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00 for the purchase of two insulated 4-drawer lateral file cabinets
b. Additional expenditure (Then & Now) in the amount of $180.84 for the purchase of fire turnout gear
c. Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 for 2nd Quarter 2007 cable franchise fees
d. Expenditure in the amount of $2,758.00 for repairs to blower motor at the Safety Center
e. Expenditure in the amount of $10,393.00 for replacement garage doors for the Service Building
f. Expenditure in the amount of $3,233.05 for the purchase of server and re-location of computer equipment at the Safety Center
g. Additional expenditure in the amount of $2,400.00 for engineering services on the Lebanon Road sidewalk project
h. Expenditure in the amount of $5,100.00 for 1/2 annual cost of "Code Red Services"
i. Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $10,800.00 for pressure spraying and re-painting of exterior of Remington Fire Station
j. Expenditure in the amount of $900.00 for modification to entrance signage at I-71
k. Expenditure (Then & Now) in the amount of $1,188.00 for the purchase of mulch
l. Expenditure in the amount of $936.00 for the purchase of Township flags
m. Expenditure in the amount of $1,562.99 to repair the damaged gate at Symmes Park.
Mrs. Wagner seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
MRS. WAGNER questioned when the Township flag will be raised.
MR. BECKMAN advised the flags will be raised upon receipt of the additional flags. Mr. Beckman recommended that the Board consider offering the Township flag to residents for $100.00 each.
MR. BORCHERS questioned if the flag would be displayed at Symmesfest.
MR. MINAMYER agreed that would be a good idea, along with a copy of the Resolution.
Mr. Minamyer moved to authorize the Township Road personnel to attend the annual Hamilton County Engineer's snow & ice control training from September 10 to September 14, 2007. Mr. Bryant seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
Mr. Minamyer moved to authorize the Township Road personnel to attend Snow and Ice Control seminar in October, 2007. Mrs. Wagner seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
Mr. Minamyer moved to authorize the Township School Resource Officer to attend training and to approve an expenditure (Then & Now) in the amount of $185.00 for said seminar. Mrs. Wagner seconded the motion and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Minamyer - 'aye'; Mrs. Wagner - 'aye'; Mr. Bryant - 'aye'.
The following cemetery deeds were approved:
- Richard and Nadine Roll, KERR, Lot 736, Grave 6
- Gilbert Combs, CAMP DENNISON, Lot 515, Grave 1
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. |
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