Meeting Minutes

Present were Mr. Riesterer, Mr. Pooch and Mr. Bias

Present at the meeting were Les Hall, Carl Guyton, Tracy Keller, Jude Hammond, and several high school students.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to approve the minutes as presented for the January 5, 2006 meeting. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to accept the financial reports submitted by the clerk. Vote: all ayes.

The following warrants were presented by the fiscal officer for the trustee’s approval and signatures. They were approved and signed.

Warrant # - Payable to - Amount

4881-4902  Payroll
4903 Child Support -$253.21
4904 Deferred Comp -$240.00
4905 Erie County Court -$163.86
4909 Ohio Insurance Services -$600.00
4910 Downing Billiard Supply -$10.00
4911 Thomas Keimer -$6.88
4912 ABCO Fire -$129.50
4913 BP Products -$1730.16
4914 Nextel -$132.70
4915 Visionary Systems -$985.00
4916 Erie County EMS Council -$25.00
4917 Ohio Insurance Services -$812.96
4918 Linke’s Wheel Alignment -$54.96
4919 Streacker Tractor Sales -$24.20
4920 Bound Tree Medical, LLC -$47.54
4921 The Sherwin-Williams Co -$6.55
4922 Bay Auto Parts -$60.67
4923 Pierre’s Quick Print -$75.20
4924 U.S. Postmaster -$39.00
4925 Alltel -$101.11
4926 Buckeye Cablesystem -$27.99
4927 Pelz Lettering -$58.50
4928 O.E. Meyer Co -$141.72
4929 Ikon Financial Services -$155.25
4930 Firelands Regional Medical Ctr. -$150.00
4931 Erie County Auditor -$550.00
4932 Mary Ann Lindsley -$56.62
4933 North Central EMS -$1007.34
4934 Lifecare Education -$4595.00

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to table to the February 9th meeting, the D Development Ditch Petition. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Jude Hammond, superintendent of Margaretta Local Schools was at our meeting with an update on the Visteon Enterprise Zone Compensation along with a proposed new agreement with the new owners.

The trustees asked Mr. Hammond about House Bill 66 and how it affects us. Jude said he would put something together for us on how what it means to us. He mentioned that the new CAT tax will go to the state for disbursement.

Mr. Riesterer mentioned that Encore Plastic will not get any tax abatement agreements.

Jim Neill gave a road and cemetery report. He had paperwork on the annual bridge inspections and he also gave the trustees an end of year 2005 report.

He said that Village Hill Estates want us to snow plow their streets this winter. They will have to make any repairs for any damage that may be done while plowing the streets.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to pass resolution 2006-01 entering into an agreement with Village Hill Estates (per Gary Lichfelts suggestions) for the snow plowing of Village Hill Estates for this winter. Roll call vote: Mr. Riesterer – yes, Mr. Pooch –yes, and Mr. Bias- yes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to enter into an agreement with Bill’s Implement, trading in 2 mowers and getting two new mowers for a total cost of $2500.00. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to buy 1 attachment and 2 string and mowing kits from Noah Mowing Systems for a cost not to exceed $1800.00 Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to add to our cemetery cost list: $200.00 per lot space in Baby land. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer made a motion stating that if a township resident leaves the township due to health/medical reasons they are still considered a resident for burial and cemetery lot costs. Mr. Pooch seconded the motion. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to allow the road department employees to attend the power show next Friday, January 27, 2006, weather permitting. There is no vehicle provided and no meals costs included. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve the recent purchase of a chain saw from Bill’s Implement for a cost not to exceed $250.00 Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to accept the resignation of Ryan Boesch effective February 1, 2006. Vote: all ayes.

Chief Keimer gave his report. He said they need to advertise for a new part time dispatcher due to Ryan Boesch’s resignation. The rate of pay for part time dispatcher is $10.50 for the probationary period and then $11.00. Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2006.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to allow Dan Minor, Dan Strayer, and Tom Johnson to attend a firefighter safety conference in Worthington on February 2 & 3 for a cost of $160.00/person. Vote: all ayes.

Tracy Keller, the Secretary of the Zoning Board was at the meeting to give the trustees copies of the proposed zoning books with changes. She said that the zoning board is not done with their proposed changes to the book yet.

The trustees mentioned that Mr. Norm Stierhoff is still questioning his land that he feels comes up to the township road. According to the county there is an 18’ section between his land and our road. The county suggested that Mr. Stiefhoff have it checked out.

We received the final consent decry on the Dave Price issue.

There is going to be a meeting of the property owners in Quarry Lakes about splitting Lot 26 into two lots.

Tom Johnson said that 5 lots have been sold.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to go into executive session to discuss personnel with the trustees, fiscal officer, Mr. Neill and Mr.Keimer. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Riesterer – yes, Mr. Pooch – yes, and Mr. Bias –yes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to return to regular session. Roll Call Vote- Mr.Riesterer –yes, Mr. Pooch- yes, and Mr. Bias– yes.

The trustees said that it would be alright for the Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley to keep her old computer to us for e-mail purposes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to pay Erie Regional Planning the participation fee of $2797.00 Vote: all ayes. This fee is based on a township population of 4662 X 60cents per person.

There will be a Council of Government meeting on January 30, 2006.

There will be a storm water committee meeting on February 1, 2006.

The trustees discussed our levies.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to adjourn. Vote: all ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.