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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. |