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The Margaretta Township Trustees met on February 7, 2008.
Present were Mr. Pooch, Mr. Bias and Mr. Riesterer.
Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve the
minutes, as presented by the Fiscal Officer, from the January 17, 2008
meeting. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to accept the
Financial Report submitted by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve and pay
warrants 7319-7379 that were submitted, since our last meeting, for payment
by the Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes.
Guy and Pam Burdue, 6802 Homegardner Rd, were at the
meeting about a water drainage problem they are having. They said this
problem has been ongoing for some time. They also mentioned that there is
standing water by the woods in the summer. The trustees discussed this issue
with them and said that maybe something could be done in the back to keep
the water from coming up front. They will talk to Paul Braun to check on the
tile in the back.
Ken Hoty from 3716 Homegardner was at the meeting with
concerns about his property flooding whenever it rains. The trustees
mentioned that his section of Homegardner would hopefully get done with on
Issue II project, but this would not happen for a few years. They trustees
will have Jim jet it out.
Mr. Riesterer mentioned that he had received calls on
drainage issues in the following areas: Whites Landing, Parker Road, Miller
Road and the Crawford residence on Bardwell (due to the retention pond in
Village Hill Estates not being able to hold all the water). The trustees
discussed the drainage issues. Tim talked to Joe Dauch about the retention
pond in Village Hill Estates. Also Mr. Riesterer asked that the township
residents please not pump water into the roads or in drives that run into
the roads. The water is then freezing and causing more problems.
Other drainage problems were: Miller & Bardshar Rd.,
Heywood & Homegardner Rds., the Maple Ave Bridge (race 6" on
beams), and the Mesenburg’s property, behind Dee Allotment. The trustees
said that Jim had a jet truck coming Monday and hopefully they can use that
to help with some of these issues.
Scott Thom from the Erie County Health Department gave an
update on plumbing permits.
David Bodi- 919 Maple Ave. mentioned the ditch in front of
his house needs cleaning.
Chief Keimer gave is monthly report for January. He gave
the trustees the dispatch phone log for the 3 month period they had asked
for. The trustees asked Tom to continue with the phone log for awhile
longer. The Chief presented some applications for employment with his
recommendations. Chief Keimer gave an update on the new vehicles we are
getting. The new squad may be ready as soon as the week of February 18,
2008.
Chief Keimer presented the bids on the SCBA’s:
Survivair from Warren Fire- $107,120.00
Scott from Warren Fire- $104,314.00
MSA from Fire Safety Service $104,254.00
Since these are the sole providers for our area the
trustees upon Chief Keimer’s recommendation decided to go with MSA from
Fire Safety Service.
Tom said our FEMA Grant is $110,010 with our contributing
amount of 5% being $5790, and that we can spend up to $5000 to improve the
packages. Our total package with improvements is $123,777; the difference
will be paid by the Firefighters Association.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to hire Matthew
Lawrence as a part time dispatcher on a 6 month probationary period,
effective February 8, 2008, at a rate of $11.17/hour during his probationary
period. Vote: All ayes.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to hire James Selman
and Matthew Walker as paid on call firefighters effective February 8, 2008.
They will have a probationary period of 6 months or until training is
complete. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Riesterer asked Chief Keimer if we have anything that
addresses outside furnaces. Tim had a complaint about one. Chief Keimer said
the fire code doesn’t address it and that we should look at zoning to see
if it says where they can be put. The trustees will check with John
Zimmerman also to see if he knows of anything.
Mr. Riesterer mentioned that the speed limit is not posted
on Heywood Rd. between Thicket and Maple Ave. He will let Jim know.
Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to go into executive
session, with the trustees, fiscal officer and Chief Keimer, to discuss
personnel. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pooch- yes, Mr. Bias- yes and Mr. Riesterer-yes.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to return to regular
session. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pooch- yes, Mr. Bias –yes and Mr. Riesterer-
yes.
Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to terminate Lisa
Hansberger, effective 1/25/2008, due to failure to pass probation. Vote: all
ayes.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to pass Resolution
2008-01, entering into an agreement with Sandhill to continue doing the
Opening and Closing for them. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pooch- yes, Mr. Bias –
yes and Mr. Riesterer- yes.
The trustees discussed the Maple Ave Bridge. They found an
agreement from years ago that had been made between the county and
Kleinoeders for the upkeep and repair of the bridge.
Mr. Bias said that the Park Board has recommended
contracting with Ed Cullen for the Park Maintenance for 2008. They are
suggesting changing some of the amounts paid in the contract. The Parks
Board will have a work session on February 23rd to assemble the
bleachers they have purchased.
The trustees will go over the Park Contracts at the next
meeting for park maintenance, and for the concession stand.
The Historical Society has asked to use our meeting room
every other month on the 4th Monday for their meetings.
Fiscal officer, Mary Ann Lindsley mentioned that our
franchise agreement with Erie County Cablevision goes until 2012.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to adjourn. Vote:
all ayes.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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