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February 25th, 2010

 


Meeting Minutes

 

The Margaretta Township Trustees met in regular session on February 25, 2010 at 7 p.m. Present were Mr. Bias, Mr. Riesterer and Mr. Pooch.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to approve the minutes from the February 4, 2010 meeting, as presented by Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes,

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to accept the financial reports that were presented by Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to approve and sign warrants 9446-9477 that were presented for payment by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.

Chief Keimer gave his report. Chief Keimer mentioned the Scheufler Property that needs cleaning up. They will not accept certified mail and he feels we may need to post a notice on the house at 118 Columbus Ave. There was a brief discussion on this.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve Dan Strayer’s training request to attend State Fire School from May 10-14, 2010 for a cost of $395.00. (if he does not receive a grant for this program) Vote: all ayes.

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

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

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to pass Resolution 2010-05 entering into an agreement with Sand Hill for their opening and closing of graves , this agreement is effective January 1, 2010. Vote: Mr. Bias – yes , Mr. Riesterer- yes and Mr. Pooch – yes.

Mr. Bias mentioned that the Park Board does not want to upgrade their tractor or gator this year. The park maintenance and concession stand agreements were made as follows:

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to enter into a contract with Ed Cullen for the maintenance of our parks. This agreement will be effective March 1, 2010 until the end of the year. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to enter into a contract with Massey’s for the running of the concessions at the parks for this year. Vote: all ayes.

Jim Neill gave his reports. Jim said everything is ready for the Phase II Homegardner Rd project to be bid out. Jim mentioned that he would like to contract for 300T of salt through ODOT. Jim had proposed changes for the rates in the cemetery. The trustees will look this over.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to advertise for bids for the Phase III Homegardner Road widening and resurfacing project. The bids will be opened at 7 p.m. March 18, 2010. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer moved to hold a public hearing to set the final appropriations for 2010 on March 18, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

Mr. Riesterer moved seconded by Mr. Bias to pass resolution 2010-06 prohibiting parking on the road sides of Quarry Lake, and Howard Drive. Roll Call: Mr. Bias- yes, Mr. Riesterer- yes and Mr. Pooch- yes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to order 300T of salt through the state bid purchasing. Vote: all ayes.

Seasonal help for the Road Department was discussed. It was decided to advertise through the job store. Jim Neill will get a list of requirements and get the information to the job store.

Recycling options were discussed.

Communications were gone over. We will host the Erie County Township Association meeting on March 11, 2010.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to adjourn. Vote: all ayes The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

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