Pierce Township Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Dec. 14.
Pierce Township Board of Trustees is located at 950 Locust Corner Rd. Cincinnati.
Here are the minutes as provided by Pierce Township:
Pierce Township Trustees Meeting Minutes December 14, 2016
The Board of Trustees of Pierce Township, Clermont County, Ohio met for their Regular Meeting at 5:006PM, on Wednesday December 14, 2016 at the Pierce Township Administration Building, 950 Locust Corner Road.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Robert W. Pautke, Trustee Bonnie Batchler and Trustee Allen Freeman were present at roll call. Mr. Keating, Attorney, Fire Chief Craig Wright, Police Chief Jeff Bachman, Service Department Director John Koehler, and Fiscal Officer Debbie Schwey were also present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 5:07p.m.Trustee Batchler made a motion, seconded by Trustee Freeman enter Executive session pursuant to ORC 121.22 ((G) (1) to consider the employment and compensation of public employees. Roll call: All aye.
At 6:25p.m. Trustee Batchler made a motion, seconded by Trustee Freeman to leave executive session, with no action being taken by the Board during the Executive Session.
MEETING RECONVENED
At 6:34p.m. Chairman Pautke asked everyone to stand for the Invocation to reconvene the Regular Meeting. Assistant to the Fiscal Officer, Claudia Carroll was in attendance.
INVOCATION
Clermont County Commissioner Bob Proud led the meeting in prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Batchler led the residents in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Parks Committee
Doug Dresie of the Parks Committee reported that the committee is exploring the option of having form a 501-3-C as a way to raise funds for the Townships parks. They feel this would be a step forward and to have a working relationship with the parks board and the trustees.
CELEBATORY EVENTS
Commission Bob Proud was recognized by the Trustees. Commission Proud is retiring as Commissioner of Clermont County after 28 years of service.
Police Chief Bachman commented on that last month Chairman Pautke was honored as the Clermont County Board of Development Disabilities Community Leader of the year. He was recognized not only for his leadership in Pierce Township but in the Clermont County community as a whole.
A motion is made, based upon the recommendation of Police Chief Bachman, that the Board hire Kevin Barkley, Jr. as full time police officer at Step One $53,123.20 ($25.54 an hour). Mr. Barkley’s start date will be January 10, 2017, and he will be on probation for one year. Chairman Pautke made the motion to approve, seconded by Trustee Batchler. Roll call: All aye.
Officer Kevin Barkley, Jr. was then sworn in by Chairman Pautke.
TRUSTEE UPDATES
Chairman Pautke reported to the Board, the Township received petition of annexation of the Pommert Property located in the Village of Amelia.
Chairman Pautke made the motion to authorize our representative to lock in the Townships gas rate for 3 years at the rate of 0.54. Seconded by Trustee Batchler. Roll call. All yea.
A motion is made, based upon the recommendation of Chairman Pautke, that the Board nominate Pierce Township Parks/Greenspace Committee to the Clermont County Chamber Salute to Leaders. Seconded by Trustee Batchler. Roll call. All aye.
The Trustees will be having a Special Meeting/Cleanup Meeting on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 1:00p.m.
Attorney Keating is working with IT provider Darrin Donohue and his attorney on a way of coming to an agreement on breaking his current contract with the Township. Discussion followed on current contract.
Trustee Freeman discussed ways the Economic Development Committee can provide ways to draw businesses into the Township, to provide incentives such as the Community Reinvestment Act.
Attorney Keating updated the Trustees on the negotiations of the Tri State Properties with Duke Energy. Also discussed the different restrictions on the 147 acre Tracts 1 and 2. A motion is made, based upon the recommendation of Chairman Pautke to extend to extend the deadline to receiving or refusing to take the 147 acres to February 8, 2017 at the regular trustee meeting. Seconded by Trustee Batchler. Discussion: Attorney Keating stated that Duke agreed to extending the deadline
APPROVAL OF MINUTES, MOTIONS & RESOLUTIONS
The fiscal office included and provided a cash summary by fund, a bank reconciliation report, receipt account status report and an appropriation status report to the Board of Trustees and requested the following motions.
A motion is made, based upon the recommendation of Fiscal Officer Schwey, that the Board approve the November 2, 2016, November 7, 2016, November 9, 2016 and November 30, 2016 meeting minutes. Trustee Batchler made the motion to approve, seconded by Chairman Pautke. Roll call: All aye.
A motion is made, based upon the recommendation of Fiscal Officer Schwey, that the Board approve the bills in the amount of $366,000.61from the month of November 2016. Trustee Freeman made the motion to approve, seconded by Trustee Batchler. Roll call: All aye.
A motion is made, based upon the recommendation of Fiscal Officer Schwey, that the Board approve the payroll in the amount of $376,470.13 from the month of November 2016. Trustee Batchler the motion to approve, seconded by Trustee Freeman. Roll call: All aye.
A motion is made, based upon the recommendation of Trustee Freeman, that the Board appoint Susan Frede to the Zoning Commission Board as alternate for a two year term from 12/14/2016 thru 10/31/2018. Seconded by Trustee Batchler. Roll call: All aye.
A motion is made, based upon the recommendation for Fire Chief Wright, that the Board hire Sarah Rose Lott as part time Firefighter/EMT at the established rate pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements and a 1 year probationary period noting that all associated expenses be that of the Township. Trustee Batchler made the motion to approve, seconded by Trustee Freeman. Roll call: All aye.
A motion is made, based upon the recommendation of Fire Chief Wright, that the Board place $16.00 per hour as the top pay cap on Part-Time Fire & EMS employees pay rate. Trustee Batchler made the motion to approve, seconded by Trustee Freeman. Roll call: All aye.
A motion is made, based upon the recommendation of Fire Chief Wright, that the Board surplus the Avon Spitfire inflatable board serial #AVB79241D989 with accompanying trailer declaring them of no value to the Township. The boat is to be either donated to an entity in need or disposed of. Trustee Batchler made the motion to approve, seconded by Trustee Freeman. Roll call: All aye.
OPEN FLOOR DISCUSSION
Employees Luncheon will be held at the end of January, no date set yet.
Trustee Freeman will be having a Public Hearing sometime in January to review budget projections.
Also discussed zoning issues and the Bradbury Rd. property.
ADJOURNMENT
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