MINUTES

MIAMI TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by President Mucher. Trustees Crockett and Spracklen were present. Fire Chief Altman, Road Superintendent Finn, Zoning Inspector Zopf and Fiscal Officer Silliman were also present.

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

A MOTION by Mr.Spracklen and SECONDED by Mr.Crockett was made to adopt the minutes of October 20^th as presented. MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

A MOTION by Mr.Spracklen and SECONDED by Mr.Crockett was made to pay accounts in the amount of $30,022.70: General Fund - $8,175.66; Fire Fund - $17,172.75; Road and Bridge - $4,674.29. MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

CORRESPONDENCE

The Trustees received:

· Ohio Township magazine “News”;

· The 2007-208 Vital Statistics & Annual Report form Dayton Children’s Hospital;

· Dayton Children’s Medical Center’s newsletter “Growing Together”;

· Notice from Time Warner re: change in channel line-up;

· Greene County Health Commissioner’s monthly report;

· Fund Status, Revenue Status and Appropriation Status Reports for 11/03/08.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

Chief Altman reported that there were 22 EMS and 15 fire calls since the last meeting.

A prairie burn was conducted in the South Glen of Glen Helen with minimal success due to the grasses still a bit green.

Halloween in the Village went well and many pieces of candy were distributed by the Fire Department.

The Annual Non-Denominational Holiday Party is December 5^th.

ROAD AND BRIDGE REPORT

Mr.Finn reported that he worked on fire truck 81 due to a malfunctioning foot valve. Due to the age of the truck, finding the right part was a little difficult and caused a delay in the repair.

The Cemetery was mowed for the last time this year.

Berm work on Harbison Road was started today.

They have plans to get blacktop on Grinnell Circle before the weather prohibits getting it done.

Mr.Mucher asked if it is possible to get any crack filling done before winter. Mr.Finn stated that they will try and asked for permission to hire help for the task. Mr.Mucher authorized the hiring of additional help for crack filling.

Mr.Mucher asked Mr.Finn to research and create a thorough five-year plan regarding road equipment needs. He asked that estimate of costs for anticipated equipment needs be included. Mr.Finn agreed to do so.

FISCAL OFFICER’S REPORT

A MOTION by Mr.Spracklen and SECONDED by Mr.Crockett was made to adopt 2008-29: Supplemental Appropriations. MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

ZONING INSPECTOR’S REPORT

Mr.Zopf reported that he attended that past two Zoning Commission meetings and no significant action was taken.

No zoning permits have been issued since the last meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

No report.

OLD BUSINESS

No report.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to conduct, a MOTION by Mr.Spracklen and SECONDED by Mr.Crockett was made to ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED unanimously.

Time – 7:55 p.m.

President_____________________________ Attest_____________________________________