LIBERTY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS TUESDAY JUNE 20, PRINCETON ROAD LIBERTY TOWNSHIP OH PDF Free Download

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS TUESDAY JUNE 20, 2017 6400 PRINCETON ROAD LIBERTY TOWNSHIP OH 45044 REGULAR SESSION 6:00 P.M. On Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 6:00 P.M., the Board of Trustees met this day for a Regular Meeting. Upon call of the roll, Mrs. Matacic present, Mr. Schramm present, Mr. Farrell present. Ms. Matacic led the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Matacic noted that at the request of the applicant Zoning Case ZC - #17-009 will postpones and be continued on July 18 th at 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS David Brown, representing Roger Reynolds, gave an update. o The auditor s office recently release a press release informing residents if they experience property damage they may be eligible to receive property tax relief by filling out form DTE26 with the Butler County Auditor s office. o The triennial update for property taxes has begun for fiscal year 2017. o No skimmers have been found in Butler County since February 2017. Rhonda Freeze, 5556 Pine Cone Court, President of the Parks Committee, gave an update on Yoga in the Park, School of Fish and the park committee will focus their efforts on improvement to Dudley Woods. REGULAR MEETING CONSENT AGENDA All matters under the Consent Agenda are considered by the Board of Trustees to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Any Trustee may remove an item from the Consent Agenda by request. No second is required for removal of an item. Items removed for separate discussion will be considered after the R to approve the Consent Agenda. Fiscal Officer CONSENT AGENDA Meeting Minutes Motion to approve the following: Regular Meeting, June 2, 2017 Check Register Motion to approve Check Register and Special Check Register. Requisitions Over $2,500 $4,147.88 (Total) Zones Inc. for computer software licenses. o $1400.00 1000-110-519 o $1718.00 1000-130-519 o $ 873.88 2191-220-519 o $ 156.00 2281-230-519

Minutes 06-20-2017 Page 2 Economic Development Motion to approve a resolution to authorize the Township Administrator to execute an agreement with Spot On Productions for video production services for $2,395.00 split evenly between accounts # 1000-110-345 and # 1000-110-599-0008.appropriation. (2017-113) Finance Motion to approve a Resolution to authorize a new appropriation. (2017-114) Fire Department Motion to approve a resolution to amend the number of approved hours of leave donation from 120 hours to 160 hours from Fire Chief Paul Stumpf and Captain Jim Limerick to Career Firefighter / Paramedic Jody Asher passed through Resolution No. 2017-098 on June 6, 2017. (2017-115) Motion to approve a resolution to approve 72 hours of leave donation from Lieutenants Matthew Owen and Chris Robinson and Career Firefighter / Paramedic Bill DeVore to Career Firefighter / Paramedic Jody Asher effective June 20, 2017. (2017-116) Administration Motion to approve a resolution authorizing the issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award a Contract for construction of the new Services facility, the notification of sureties related thereto, and authorizing the Township Administrator to enter into said contract upon compliance with all conditions precedent related thereto. (2017-117) Motion to approve a resolution to appoint former Assistant Fire Chief Dan Bailey to serve as Grand Marshal for the 2017 Fourth of July Parade. (2017-118) Motion to approve a resolution to authorize the Township Administrator to execute the attached addendum to the Police Services contract with the Sheriff of Butler County, Ohio to provide police services through September 30, 2019. (2017-119) Mr. Farrell MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Mr. Schramm seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Finance Department DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS Ms. Greis requested a resolution of necessity by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio for the Fire District to levy a tax outside the ten-mill limitation and requesting certification from the County Auditor pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.03(B): (3.25 mill 5-year term) Mr. Farrell MOVED TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY BY THE BOARD OF TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES OF LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO FOR THE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT TO LEVY A TAX OUTSIDE THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION AND REQUESTING CERTIFICATION FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 5705.03(B): (3.25 MILL 5-YEAR TERM) (2017-120) Mr. Schramm seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Greis requested a resolution of necessity by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio for the Fire District to levy a tax outside the ten-mill limitation and requesting certification from the County Auditor pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.03(B): (3.25 mill Continuing term) Mr. Farrell MOVED TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY BY THE BOARD OF TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES OF LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO FOR THE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT TO LEVY A TAX OUTSIDE THE TEN-MILL

Minutes 06-20-2017 Page 3 LIMITATION AND REQUESTING CERTIFICATION FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 5705.03(B): (3.25 MILL CONTINUING TERM) (2017-121) Mr. Schramm seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Greis requested a resolution of necessity by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio for the Fire District to levy a tax outside the ten-mill limitation and requesting certification from the County Auditor pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.03(B): (3.5 mill 5-year term) Mr. Farrell MOVED TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY BY THE BOARD OF TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES OF LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO FOR THE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT TO LEVY A TAX OUTSIDE THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION AND REQUESTING CERTIFICATION FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 5705.03(B): (3.5 MILL 5-YEAR TERM) (2017-122) Mr. Schramm seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Greis requested a resolution of necessity by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio for the Fire District to levy a tax outside the ten-mill limitation and requesting certification from the County Auditor pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.03(B): (3.5 mill Continuing term) Mr. Farrell MOVED TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY BY THE BOARD OF TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES OF LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO FOR THE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT TO LEVY A TAX OUTSIDE THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION AND REQUESTING CERTIFICATION FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 5705.03(B): (3.5 MILL CONTINUING TERM) (2017-123) Mr. Schramm seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Greis requested a resolution of necessity by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio for the Fire District to levy a tax outside the ten-mill limitation and requesting certification from the County Auditor pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.03(B): (3.75 mill 5-year term) Mr. Farrell MOVED TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY BY THE BOARD OF TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES OF LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO FOR THE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT TO LEVY A TAX OUTSIDE THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION AND REQUESTING CERTIFICATION FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 5705.03(B): (3.75 MILL 5-YEAR TERM) (2017-124) Mr. Schramm seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Greis requested a resolution of necessity by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio for the Fire District to levy a tax outside the ten-mill limitation and requesting certification from the County Auditor pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.03(B): (3.75 mill Continuing term) Mr. Farrell MOVED TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY BY THE BOARD OF TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES OF LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO FOR THE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT TO LEVY A TAX OUTSIDE THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION AND REQUESTING CERTIFICATION FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 5705.03(B): (3.75 MILL CONTINUING TERM) (2017-125) Mr. Schramm seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Fire Department

Minutes 06-20-2017 Page 4 Chief Stumpf requested a resolution to authorize the Fire Chief to extend a conditional offer to reinstate Nick Ferrigno as a Part-Time Fire Fighter / EMT-B Step 2 at $15.13/hour contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment testing. Mr. Farrell MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE FIRE CHIEF TO EXTEND A CONDITIONAL OFFER TO REINSTATE NICK FERRIGNO AS A PART- TIME FIRE FIGHTER / EMT-B STEP 2 AT $15.13/HOUR CONTINGENT UPON SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING. (2017-126) Mr. Schramm seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Zoning Department Mr. Behrmann requested a resolution to declare the owners maintenance of 6615 Maud Hughes Road, Parcel ID# D2010-021.000-005, has been neglected and constitutes a public nuisance per Section 505.87 of the Ohio Revised Code. The Board of Trustees orders the owners to abate the nuisance within seven (7) days; and if such nuisance is not abated within seven (7) days, the Board of Trustees authorizes staff to abate the nuisance and / or contract the abatement and assess the cost to the property tax duplicate. Mr. Farrell MOVED TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE OWNERS MAINTENANCE OF 6615 MAUD HUGHES ROAD, PARCEL ID# D2010-021.000-005, HAS BEEN NEGLECTED AND CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC NUISANCE PER SECTION 505.87 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE. THE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES ORDERS THE OWNERS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS; AND IF SUCH NUISANCE IS NOT ABATED WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS, THE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES AUTHORIZES STAFF TO ABATE THE NUISANCE AND / OR CONTRACT THE ABATEMENT AND ASSESS THE COST TO THE PROPERTY TAX DUPLICATE. (2017127) Mr. Schramm seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Administration Ms. Bitonte requested a resolution to authorize the Township Administrator to execute the attached Memorandum of Understanding with Liberty Center, LLC Mr. Farrell MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LIBERTY CENTER, LLC. (2017-128) Mr. Schramm seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Department Reports Economic Development Activity Report Economic Development JEDD Report Fire / EMS Training Report Planning & Zoning Report Services Report Sheriff BCSO Report Trustees had no questions on the Departmental Reports. Township Administrator s Report Trustees Meetings: o Special Meeting on Monday, June 26 th at 8:30 a.m. Holiday Closings: o Fourth of July on Tuesday, July 4 th. 4th of July Festivities will be on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. o 5K Run for Liberty will begin at 8:00 a.m. at Lakota East High School. Registration will begin at 7:00 a.m.

Minutes 06-20-2017 Page 5 o 32 nd Annual Parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Lakota East High School and end at Lakota East High School. Revised route due to Yankee Road construction. PUBLIC PRESENTATION Bradley Payne Advisors: Andrew Brossart Finance Department Ms. Greis requested a resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $3,605,000 of building improvement general obligation bonds, series 2017 Mr. Farrell MOVED TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,605,000 OF BUILDING IMPROVEMENT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2017. (2017-109) Mr. Schramm seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Greis requested a resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $6,295,000 of various purpose general obligation refunding bonds, series 2017. Mr. Farrell MOVED TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,295,000 OF VARIOUS PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2017 (2017-110) Mr. Schramm seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Greis requested a resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $9,900,000 of various purpose limited tax general obligation bonds, series 2017. Mr. Farrell MOVED TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,900,000 OF VARIOUS PURPOSE LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2017. (2017-111) Mr. Schramm seconded. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING # 1 ZC Case #17-009: NVR, Inc. is requesting a Zoning Map Amendment from RA-1 to R- PUD for 49.05 acres and a Preliminary PUD Plan for a single- and multi-family residential development. The subject property is located at 7212, 7236 and 7306 Millikin Road, Parcels #D2010-015.000-031, 072, 078, 083, 080, 081 and 041, Section 15, Town 3, Range 3,, Butler County, Ohio. Mr. Farrell MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ZC CASE #17-009: NVR, INC. IS REQUESTING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FROM RA-1 TO R-PUD FOR 49.05 ACRES AND A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR A SINGLE- AND MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 7212, 7236 AND 7306 MILLIKIN ROAD, PARCELS #D2010-015.000-031, 072, 078, 083, 080, 081 AND 041, SECTION 15, TOWN 3, RANGE 3, LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO ON JULY 18, 2017 AT 6:00 P.M. Mr. Schramm seconded. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING # 2 ZC Case #17-010: Liberty Land Company, LLC is requesting a Zoning Map Amendment from R-PUD to MU-PUD for 11.77 acres and a Major Modification to the approved Carriage Hill Preliminary PUD Plan. The subject properties are Parcels #D2010-002.000-003 and D2010-002.000-020, Section 2, Town 2, Range 3,, Butler County, Ohio. Mr. Juengling presented the staff report.

Minutes 06-20-2017 Page 6 Jose Casterjon, McGill Smith Punshon, spoke on behalf of the applicant. Comments for Opposition: No comments. Comments in Favor: No comments. Comments Neutral to Proposal: No comments. Mr. Farrell MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ZC CASE #17-010: LIBERTY LAND COMPANY, LLC IS REQUESTING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FROM R-PUD TO MU-PUD FOR 11.77 ACRES AND A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO THE APPROVED CARRIAGE HILL PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN. THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES ARE PARCELS #D2010-002.000-003 AND D2010-002.000-020, SECTION 2, TOWN 2, RANGE 3, LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO. Mr. Schramm seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Farrell MOVED TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO MODIFY THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION NOTICE OF DECISION & RESOLUTION FOR CASE ZC17-010, APPLICANT: LIBERTY LAND COMPANY, LLC. AND TO APPROVE WITH MODIFICATIONS THE REQUEST FOR THE ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FROM R-PUD TO MU-PUD, AND MAJOR MODIFICATION TO THE PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN AS ATTACHED (2017-112) Mr. Schramm seconded. The motion passed unanimously. No Comments TRUSTEE COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Mr. Farrell MOVED TO ADJOURN. Mr. Schramm seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Matacic, President Pam Quinlisk, Fiscal Officer

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-113 Board of Trustees, Butler County, Ohio RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SPOT ON PRODUCTIONS FOR VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES FOR $2,395.00 SPLIT EVENLY BETWEEN ACCOUNTS # 1000-110-345 AND # 1000-110-599-0008 RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio, that WHEREAS, Caroline McKinney, Economic Development Director, requests the Board of Trustees authorize the Township Administrator to execute an agreement with Spot On Productions for video production services; and WHEREAS, would pay $2,395.00 split evenly between accounts # 1000-110-345 and # 1000-110-599-0008; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Township Administrator to execute an agreement with SpotOn Productions for video production services for $2,395.00 split evenly between accounts # 1000-110-345 and # 1000-110-599-0008. Trustee Farrell moved to approve the resolution. Trustee Schramm seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Trustee Farrell, yes Trustee Schramm, yes Trustee Matacic, yes Adopted: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Christine Matacic, President Tom Farrell, Vice President Steve Schramm, Trustee

AUTHENTICATION This is to certify that this resolution was duly passed, and filed with the Liberty Township Fiscal Officer this 20 th day of June, 2017. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Scott D. Phillips, Law Director Pamela Quinlisk Fiscal Officer Resolution 2017-113 2/2

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-114 Board of Trustees, Butler County, Ohio RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A NEW APPROPRIATION RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio, that WHEREAS, Michelle Greis, Finance Director, requests the Liberty Township Board of Trustees authorize the following new appropriations: General Fund: 1) $38,796 to 1000.110.360 (Contracted Services BCSO agreement) 2) $600 to 1000.110.519 (Other Expenses) 3) $16,716 to 1000.110.360 (Contracted Services Strategic HR) THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby authorize the new appropriations as listed above. Trustee Farrell moved to approve the Resolution. Trustee Schramm seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Trustee Farrell, yes Trustee Schramm, yes Trustee Matacic, yes Adopted: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Christine Matacic, President Tom Farrell, Vice President Steve Schramm, Trustee

AUTHENTICATION This is to certify that this Resolution was duly passed, and filed with the Liberty Township Fiscal Officer this 20 th day of June, 2017. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Scott D. Phillips, Law Director Pamela Quinlisk Fiscal Officer Resolution 2017-114 2/2

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-115 Board of Trustees, Butler County, Ohio RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE NUMBER OF APPROVED HOURS OF LEAVE DONATION FROM 120 HOURS TO 160 HOURS FROM FIRE CHIEF PAUL STUMPF AND CAPTAIN JIM LIMERICK TO CAREER FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC JODY ASHER PASSED THROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 2017-098 ON JUNE 6, 2017 RESOLVED by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio that WHEREAS, Fire Chief Paul Stumpf requests the Liberty Township Board of Trustees approve an amendment to the number of approved hours of leave donation passed through Resolution No. 2017-098 on June 6, 2017 from 120 hours to 160 hours of leave donation to Career Firefighter / Paramedic Jody Asher; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby approves to amend the number of approved hours of leave donation passed through Resolution No. 2017-098 on June 6, 2017 from 120 hours to 160 hours of leave donation to Career Firefighter / Paramedic Jody Asher; Trustee Farrell moved to approve the Resolution. Trustee Schramm seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Trustee Farrell, yes Trustee Schramm, yes Trustee Matacic, yes Adopted: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Christine Matacic, President Tom Farrell, Vice President Steve Schramm, Trustee

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-116 Board of Trustees, Butler County, Ohio RESOLUTION TO APPROVE 72 HOURS OF LEAVE DONATION FROM LIEUTENANTS MATTHEW OWEN AND CHRIS ROBINSON AND CAREER FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC BILL DEVORE TO CAREER FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC JODY ASHER EFFECTIVE JUNE 20, 2017 RESOLVED by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio that WHEREAS, Fire Chief Paul Stumpf requests the Liberty Township Board of Trustees approve 72 hours of leave donation to Career Firefighter / Paramedic Jody Asher; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby approves 72 hours of leave donation from the following full-time employees to Career Firefighter / Paramedic Jody Asher effective June 20, 2017. Matthew Owen Chris Robinson Bill DeVore 24 hours sick leave 24 hours sick leave 24 hours sick leave Trustee Farrell moved to approve the Resolution. Trustee Schramm seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Trustee Farrell, yes Trustee Schramm, yes Trustee Matacic, yes Adopted: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Christine Matacic, President Tom Farrell, Vice President Steve Schramm, Trustee

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-117 Board of Trustees, Butler County, Ohio A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION THE NEW SERVICES FACILITY, THE NOTIFICATION OF SURETIES RELATED THERETO, AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO SAID CONTRACT UPON COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CONDITIONS PRECEDENT RELATED THERETO WHEREAS, (hereinafter called the Township ) intends on constructing a new services facility (the Project ); WHEREAS, the Township has contracted with the qualified professional design firm MSA Architects (hereinafter called the Architect ), under Sections 153.65 to 153.71, O.R.C., who has established an estimated budget for the Project of $3,000,000 (the Detailed Estimate of Cost ) and who has prepared specifications and such other documents as the Township deems necessary for the Project; WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees (the Trustees ) previously approved the Detailed Estimate of Cost and authorized advertisement and bidding of the bid package related to the Project (hereinafter called the Bid Package ); WHEREAS, in anticipation of receipt of the sealed bids for the Bid Package and in order to expedite construction of the Project, the Trustees now desire to authorize the Township Administrator to award the contract for the Bid Package to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, after conducting an investigation in compliance with Sections 153.12, and to enter into a contract with such bidder upon compliance with all conditions precedent related thereto; NOW, THEREFORE, after careful consideration and evaluation of the information before it: Section 1. The Trustees hereby authorize the Township Administrator, on its behalf, to forward a Notice of Intent to Award Contract for said Bid Package to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in an amount not to exceed the Detailed Cost Estimate and to simultaneously notify the surety and agent of the surety for the bidder of the intent to award pursuant to Section 9.32, O.R.C. Section 2. Subject to the approval of the Township s construction counsel, and upon compliance with all conditions precedent to execution of a contract, the Trustees hereby authorize the Township Administrator to execute a contract with selected bidder in the form presently on file with the Township (the Contract ); provided, however, that

the Township Administrator is also authorized to make modifications to the Contract prior to execution by the bidder which do not substantially change the terms which are hereby approved. Section 3. The Trustees hereby authorize the Fiscal Officer to sign and attach a copy of the Certification by Fiscal Officer to the Contract. Section 4. The Trustees hereby find and determine that all formal actions relative to the adoption of this resolution were taken in an open meeting; and that all deliberations of the Trustees, which resulted in formal action, were taken in meetings open to the public, in full compliance with applicable legal requirements, including Section 121.22, ORC. Section 5. after its adoption. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and immediately Trustee Farrell moved to approve the Resolution. Trustee Schramm seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Trustee Farrell, yes Trustee Schramm, yes Trustee Matacic, yes Adopted: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Christine Matacic, President Tom Farrell, Vice President Steve Schramm, Trustee Resolution 2017-117 2/3

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-117 Board of Trustees, Butler County, Ohio AUTHENTICATION This is to certify that this resolution was duly passed, and filed with the Liberty Township Fiscal Officer this 20 th day of June, 2017. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Scott D. Phillips, Law Director Pamela Quinlisk Fiscal Officer

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-118 Board of Trustees, Butler County, Ohio RESOLUTION TO APPOINT FORMER ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF DAN BAILEY TO SERVE AS GRAND MARSHAL FOR THE 2017 FOURTH OF JULY PARADE RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio, that WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desire to appoint Dan Bailey as the Grand Marshal for the 32 nd Annual Fourth of July Parade; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees appoints Dan Bailey as the Grand Marshal for the 2017 Fourth of July Parade. Trustee Farrell moved to approve the Resolution. Trustee Schramm seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Trustee Farrell, yes Trustee Schramm, yes Trustee Matacic, yes Adopted: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Christine Matacic, President Tom Farrell, Vice President Steve Schramm, Trustee

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-119 Board of Trustees, Butler County, Ohio RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED ADDENDUM TO THE POLICE SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE SHERIFF OF BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO TO PROVIDE POLICE SERVICES THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 RESOLVED by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio that WHEREAS, Kristen Bitonte, Township Administrator, requests the Liberty Township Board of Trustees authorize her to execute the attached Addendum to the Police Services Contract with the Sheriff of Butler County, Ohio to provide police services through September 30, 2019; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Township Administrator to execute the attached Addendum to the Polices Services Contract with the Sheriff of Butler County, Ohio to provide police services through September 30, 2019. Trustee Farrell moved to approve the Resolution. Trustee Schramm seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Trustee Farrell, yes Trustee Schramm, yes Trustee Matacic, yes Adopted: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Christine Matacic, President Tom Farrell, Vice President Steve Schramm, Trustee

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-120 Board of Trustees, Butler County, Ohio RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY BY THE BOARD OF TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES OF LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO FOR THE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT TO LEVY A TAX OUTSIDE THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION AND REQUESTING CERTIFICATION FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 5705.03(B) WHEREAS, the amount of taxes which may be raised within the ten-mill limitation will be insufficient to provide an adequate amount for the necessary requirements of providing and maintaining fire protection and emergency medical services for the Fire District, as defined herein, which township fire district was created by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-102; and WHEREAS, Ohio Revised Code 5705.03 requires that a resolution declaring the necessity of levying a tax outside the ten-mill limitation must be passed and certified to the county auditor in order to permit a board of township trustees to consider the levy of such a tax and must request that the county auditor certify to the board of township trustees the total current tax valuation in the district and the dollar amount that would be generated by the tax. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio, at least two-thirds of all members elected thereto concurring, that it is necessary to levy an additional tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation for the benefit of Fire District, which includes the unincorporated areas of, Butler County, Ohio, excluding the City of Monroe, (the Fire District ) for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the Revised Code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs, as authorized by Ohio Revised Code 5705.19(I), at a rate not exceeding three and twenty-five hundredths (3.25) mills for each one dollar ($1.00) of valuation, which amounts to thirty-two and one half cents ($0.325) for each one hundred dollars ($100.00) of valuation;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the tax is an additional levy; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the submission of the question of the tax is authorized by Ohio Revised Code 5705.19; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the tax levy is for tax years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, commencing on January 1, 2017, with taxes first due in calendar year 2018, if approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the question of such tax levy shall be submitted to the electors within the Fire District, at the election to be held on November 7, 2017; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fiscal Officer is hereby directed to certify a copy of this resolution to the county auditor and to the board of elections of Butler County, Ohio; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio, hereby requests that the Butler County Auditor certify to this Board the total current tax valuation of the Fire District and the dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by the tax levy if approved by the electors; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio concerning and relating to, adoption of this Resolution of Necessity were adopted in an open meeting of the Board, and that any and all deliberations of the Board and any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements including, but not limited to Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, This Resolution of Necessity shall be in full force and effect from and immediately after the earliest date allowed by law. Resolution 2017-120 2/3

Trustee Farrell moved to approve the Resolution. Trustee Schramm seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Trustee Farrell, yes Trustee Schramm, yes Trustee Matacic, yes Adopted: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Christine Matacic, President Tom Farrell, Vice President Steve Schramm, Trustee AUTHENTICATION This is to certify that this resolution was duly passed, and filed with the Liberty Township Fiscal Officer this 20 th day of June, 2017. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Pamela Quinlisk Fiscal Officer Scott D. Phillips, Law Director Resolution 2017-120 3/3

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-121 Board of Trustees, Butler County, Ohio RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY BY THE BOARD OF TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES OF LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO FOR THE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT TO LEVY A TAX OUTSIDE THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION AND REQUESTING CERTIFICATION FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 5705.03(B) WHEREAS, the amount of taxes which may be raised within the ten-mill limitation will be insufficient to provide an adequate amount for the necessary requirements of providing and maintaining fire protection and emergency medical services for the Fire District, as defined herein, which township fire district was created by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-102; and WHEREAS, Ohio Revised Code 5705.03 requires that a resolution declaring the necessity of levying a tax outside the ten-mill limitation must be passed and certified to the county auditor in order to permit a board of township trustees to consider the levy of such a tax and must request that the county auditor certify to the board of township trustees the total current tax valuation in the district and the dollar amount that would be generated by the tax. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio, at least two-thirds of all members elected thereto concurring, that it is necessary to levy an additional tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation for the benefit of Fire District, which includes the unincorporated areas of, Butler County, Ohio, excluding the City of Monroe, (the Fire District ) for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the Revised Code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs, as authorized by Ohio Revised Code 5705.19(I), at a rate not exceeding three and twenty-five hundredths (3.25) mills for each one dollar ($1.00) of valuation, which amounts to thirty-two and one half cents ($0.325) for each one hundred dollars ($100.00) of valuation;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the tax is an additional levy; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the submission of the question of the tax is authorized by Ohio Revised Code 5705.19; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the tax levy is for a continuing period of time, commencing on January 1, 2017, with taxes first due in calendar year 2018, if approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the question of such tax levy shall be submitted to the electors within the Fire District, at the election to be held on November 7, 2017; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fiscal Officer is hereby directed to certify a copy of this resolution to the county auditor and to the board of elections of Butler County, Ohio; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio, hereby requests that the Butler County Auditor certify to this Board the total current tax valuation of the Fire District, and the dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by the tax levy if approved by the electors; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio concerning and relating to, adoption of this Resolution of Necessity were adopted in an open meeting of the Board, and that any and all deliberations of the Board and any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements including, but not limited to Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, This Resolution of Necessity shall be in full force and effect from and immediately after the earliest date allowed by law. Resolution 2017-121 2/3

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-122 Board of Trustees, Butler County, Ohio RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY BY THE BOARD OF TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES OF LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO FOR THE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT TO LEVY A TAX OUTSIDE THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION AND REQUESTING CERTIFICATION FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 5705.03(B) WHEREAS, the amount of taxes which may be raised within the ten-mill limitation will be insufficient to provide an adequate amount for the necessary requirements of providing and maintaining fire protection and emergency medical services for the Fire District, as defined herein, which township fire district was created by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-102; and WHEREAS, Ohio Revised Code 5705.03 requires that a resolution declaring the necessity of levying a tax outside the ten-mill limitation must be passed and certified to the county auditor in order to permit a board of township trustees to consider the levy of such a tax and must request that the county auditor certify to the board of township trustees the total current tax valuation in the district and the dollar amount that would be generated by the tax. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio, at least two-thirds of all members elected thereto concurring, that it is necessary to levy an additional tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation for the benefit of Fire District, which includes the unincorporated areas of, Butler County, Ohio, excluding the City of Monroe, (the Fire District ) for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the Revised Code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs, as authorized by Ohio Revised Code 5705.19(I), at a rate not exceeding three and five tenths (3.5) mills for each one dollar ($1.00) of valuation, which amounts to thirty-five cents ($0.35) for each one hundred dollars ($100.00) of valuation;

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-123 Board of Trustees, Butler County, Ohio RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY BY THE BOARD OF TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES OF LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO FOR THE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT TO LEVY A TAX OUTSIDE THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION AND REQUESTING CERTIFICATION FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 5705.03(B) WHEREAS, the amount of taxes which may be raised within the ten-mill limitation will be insufficient to provide an adequate amount for the necessary requirements of providing and maintaining fire protection and emergency medical services for the Fire District, as defined herein, which township fire district was created by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-102; and WHEREAS, Ohio Revised Code 5705.03 requires that a resolution declaring the necessity of levying a tax outside the ten-mill limitation must be passed and certified to the county auditor in order to permit a board of township trustees to consider the levy of such a tax and must request that the county auditor certify to the board of township trustees the total current tax valuation in the district and the dollar amount that would be generated by the tax. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio, at least two-thirds of all members elected thereto concurring, that it is necessary to levy an additional tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation for the benefit of Fire District, which includes the unincorporated areas of, Butler County, Ohio, excluding the City of Monroe, (the Fire District ) for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the Revised Code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs, as authorized by Ohio Revised Code 5705.19(I), at a rate not exceeding three and five tenths (3.5) mills for each one dollar ($1.00) of valuation, which amounts to thirty-five cents ($0.35) for each one hundred dollars ($100.00) of valuation;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the tax is an additional levy; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the submission of the question of the tax is authorized by Ohio Revised Code 5705.19; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the tax levy is for a continuing period of time, commencing on January 1, 2017, with taxes first due in calendar year 2018, if approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the question of such tax levy shall be submitted to the electors within the Fire District, at the election to be held on November 7, 2017; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fiscal Officer is hereby directed to certify a copy of this resolution to the county auditor and to the board of elections of Butler County, Ohio; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio, hereby requests that the Butler County Auditor certify to this Board the total current tax valuation of the Fire District, and the dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by the tax levy if approved by the electors; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio concerning and relating to, adoption of this Resolution of Necessity were adopted in an open meeting of the Board, and that any and all deliberations of the Board and any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements including, but not limited to Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, This Resolution of Necessity shall be in full force and effect from and immediately after the earliest date allowed by law. Resolution 2017-123 2/3

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-124 Board of Trustees, Butler County, Ohio RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY BY THE BOARD OF TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES OF LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO FOR THE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT TO LEVY A TAX OUTSIDE THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION AND REQUESTING CERTIFICATION FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 5705.03(B) WHEREAS, the amount of taxes which may be raised within the ten-mill limitation will be insufficient to provide an adequate amount for the necessary requirements of providing and maintaining fire protection and emergency medical services for the Fire District, as defined herein, which township fire district was created by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-102; and WHEREAS, Ohio Revised Code 5705.03 requires that a resolution declaring the necessity of levying a tax outside the ten-mill limitation must be passed and certified to the county auditor in order to permit a board of township trustees to consider the levy of such a tax and must request that the county auditor certify to the board of township trustees the total current tax valuation in the district and the dollar amount that would be generated by the tax. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio, at least two-thirds of all members elected thereto concurring, that it is necessary to levy an additional tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation for the benefit of Fire District, which includes the unincorporated areas of, Butler County, Ohio, excluding the City of Monroe, (the Fire District ), for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the Revised Code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs, as authorized by Ohio Revised Code 5705.19(I), at a rate not exceeding three and seventy-five hundredths (3.75) mills for each one dollar ($1.00) of valuation, which amounts to thirty-seven and one half cents ($0.375) for each one hundred dollars ($100.00) of valuation;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the tax is an additional levy; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the submission of the question of the tax is authorized by Ohio Revised Code 5705.19; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the tax levy is for tax years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, commencing on January 1, 2017, with taxes first due in calendar year 2018, if approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the question of such tax levy shall be submitted to the electors within the Fire District, at the election to be held on November 7, 2017; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fiscal Officer is hereby directed to certify a copy of this resolution to the county auditor and to the board of elections of Butler County, Ohio; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio, hereby requests that the Butler County Auditor certify to this Board the total current tax valuation of the, Fire District and the dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by the tax levy if approved by the electors; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of the Board of Township Trustees of, Butler County, Ohio concerning and relating to, adoption of this Resolution of Necessity were adopted in an open meeting of the Board, and that any and all deliberations of the Board and any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements including, but not limited to Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, This Resolution of Necessity shall be in full force and effect from and immediately after the earliest date allowed by law. Resolution 2017-124 2/3

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS TUESDAY JUNE 20, PRINCETON ROAD LIBERTY TOWNSHIP OH 45044