Meeting Minutes

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve the minutes from the March 5, 2009 meeting that were submitted by Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve the minutes from the March 19, 2009 meeting that were submitted by Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes.

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

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve and sign warrants 8513-8566, that were submitted for payment by Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes.

Ms Lisa Beurshen, from Erie County Department of Environmental Services was at the meeting to explain why it is necessary to remove several of the recycling locations in the county. She said they are loosing money with the recycling locations. They would like to have curb side recycling for Margaretta Township.

Don Bowers and Ted Driscoll from Cyclone Services and Michael Walskt from FSI were in attendance. They would all like to be able to do the curb side recycling if we would decide to go with it.

Chief Keimer gave his monthly report. He asked that Steve Gwinner be removed from the fire department. Chief had quotes for the turn out gear. He said our current turn out gear does not meet the new standards.

Chief Keimer also had information on purchasing a new portable generator.

We will be getting a server from the school for free. We will need to make some repairs to it. We have a complete inventory of township computers and software.

There was a brief discussion on record retention. The committee has not yet met.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to remove Steve Gwinner as a paid on call Firefighter from our Fire Department. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to purchase 17 sets of turn out gear for the Fire Department, from Warren Fire for approximately $36,046.63. Vote: all ayes.

Chief Keimer said he had received our dispatching invoice for 2009 in the amount of $50,000.00. The trustees said it was alright to pay this now because we have received a tax settlement from the county.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to purchase a 10,000 watt electric portable generator from Duro Power for $1199.99. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to donate surplus equipment to the Firefighters Assoc. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Jim Neill gave his report. He said that the state is to begin the SR 101 drainage project shortly.

Jim gave an update on the Homegardner Road drainage. Ken Fortney has done a ditch study from Burdue’s on Homegarder to Maple Ave. The plans were discussed and it was decided that we will set a public hearing for this project. We will set a date at our next meeting.

The storm sewer along Heywood Rd has been installed and Jim said it works great.

Also the drainage work on Rockwood Dr has been completed. We installed two four inch tiles.

Jim said that the school is going to take care of the lights at Bogart School.

We received an opinion from the County Prosecutor saying that we are not responsible to pay Columbia Gas for damage that was done.

Jim said that he had contracted with Duane Ortolani again this year for the PA System for our Memorial Day services. The flags have been ordered through American Legion.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to purchase 5400 lbs of dura fil from P&T Products for $6627.00 and 7500 lbs of crack sealer from DJL Materials & Supply for $3765.00. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to accept the mileage certification from the county, saying that Margaretta Township has 37.809 miles of roads. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer mentioned having a spring brush clean up. It was decided to table this until we possibly get a storm.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to contract with Rob & Rachel Massey to run the concession stand at Lions Park for the 2009 season. This is to be effective April 1, 2009. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Tom Johnson gave a zoning report. He had a proposal for conditional use for wind turbines. The trustees will look over the wording.

The proposed housing development in Maple Hills by WODA Group LLC was discussed. There have been several residents that have voiced concerns with this project. This is a low income housing project that would have 40 rental units. The trustees feel that what they propose to do does not meet our zoning.

The Health Department is going to hold outreach clinics at the Township Hall on:

April 23, May 14, June 4, June 25, July 16, August 6, August 27 and Sept. 17, 2009 from 8 am – 10 a.m.

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