Meeting Minutes

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve the minutes from the January 18, 2007 meeting as presented. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to accept the financial reports presented by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve and sign warrants 6375-6419. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Keith Kreager was at the meeting. He mentioned that Rural Water had made a contract with Elite Excavating for a pump station and water lines for Rt 4 and 113 water project. This will be a 1.4 mil dollar project.

Mr. Kreager mentioned that a light was out again in Crystal Rock. Mr. Pooch said he would call again about it.

Mr. Kreager mentioned that the snow fence that was put up was in the perfect spot.

Mr. Dave Bodi was also at the meeting. He said he saw that his name had been added to our web site, but mentioned that his phone number was incorrect. Mr. Bodi asked what our budget was. He feels he should know this things since he plans to run for trustee.

Mr. Joe Bias moved to pass Resolution 2007-04 requesting the Erie County Auditor to certify to Margaretta Township Trustees the amount of tax generated by the proposed replacement of an existing tax in the amount of 1.25 mill and an increase in the amount of .75 mill for the fire department. Mr. Gary Pooch seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pooch – aye, Mr. Bias – aye and Mr. Riesterer – aye.

Jim Neill gave his report. He had a yearly report prepared for the trustees for 2006. Jim also had the quote from Ohio Edison for putting up 3 more street lights. It would add 3.08 per light, per month to our Ohio Edison bill, and there would be a $2455.65 installation cost.

The Road Department’s new truck was discussed. Jim said it is ready to be used. The lights were all donated and therefore there was no cost to the township for this.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to contract with Ohio Edison for 3 new street lights, one at Snow Dr and Bardwell, one at Caswell and Bardwell and one at Rt 101 and Howard Drive, for a cost of $2455.65 for the installation and a total monthly cost of $9.24. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Bias moved to trade in the 2 simplicity mowers used at the cemetery and replace them with 2 new mowers for a cost of $1800, from Bills Implement. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to purchase 2 weed whips from Bills Implement for $303.96/each. Vote: all ayes.

Chief Keimer gave his report. He discussed increasing our dispatching fees. He is in the process of talking to everyone that we dispatch for. Tom had a request from Deb Christiansen to take a telecommunications class.

Tom said that our Alltel phones had been cancelled and the Nextel ones are in use. He mentioned that Alltel wants to give us a penalty, but said we should not pay it if they do.

Tom also mentioned replacing our copy machine, and other options that we could add to it.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch, to send Deb Christiansen to an Emergency Telecommunications Class at Ehove for a cost of $325 for the 40 hour course. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to replace the 4 tires on squad 111 for an approximate cost of $117/per tire.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to go into executive session with Chief Keimer, Jim Neill, the Trustees and Fiscal Officer to discuss personnel. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bias – yes, Mr. Riesterer – yes and Mr. Pooch – yes.

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

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to put Ryan Miller, part time snow plow driver, on a temporary leave of absence. Vote: all ayes.

The Trustees discussed the maintaining of the road right of way in Quarry Lakes now that it is our responsibility. They feel we should get some quotes for the mowing etc.

Several pieces of communications were gone over.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to adjourn. Vote: all ayes.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m.