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The Margaretta Township Trustees met in regular session on
April 3, 2008 at 7 p.m. Present were Mr. Pooch, Mr. Bias and Mr. Riesterer.
Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve the
minutes as presented for the March 20, 2008 meeting. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to accept the
financial reports submitted by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve and sign
warrants #7488-7555. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Brian Gottron from Duro Last Roofing, Inc. was at the
meeting to go over this type of roofing and to submit the quotes for our
township buildings. Duro Last Roofing, Inc. has the State Bid for this type
of roofing.
Mr. Eric Dodrill of Erie Soil and Water was at the meeting
to go over the condition of Riedy Ditch, between Bogart and SR 101. They are
doing a walk through on this area Tuesday April 8, 2008. They would hold a
public meeting before doing anything.
Tom Johnson- gave a zoning report. He said that he checked
with John Zimmerman and for now there is nothing we have to address the
issue of the incomplete building on Maple Ave.
Tom mentioned several other issues. He mentioned that
Brady Signs had put up 4 new signs in the Industrial Park, but did not
receive a permit. He has contacted them and told them they would need the
permit and also will be charged a fee for not getting one in the first
place. They said they would take care of it.
Mr. Johnson mentioned that a company is looking into
purchasing Edgewater Estates and fixing it up.
Paperwork will be going out to Ramona Hensley for her
property in Crystal Rock.
The Crum property, on SR 6 was discussed again.
Tom Johnson asked about using a township vehicle for some
of the Firemen to go to FDIC training in Indianapolis. The trustees said
that they would pay mileage to anyone using their own vehicle, but that they
would not be able to use one of the townships.
Chief Keimer gave his Fire Report. He said that this year’s
application for a FEMA Grant would be for new turn out gear. The total would
be $75,000, with the township portion being 5%.
Mr. A. Joe Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Gary Pooch to pass
resolution 2008-02, contracting with Groton Township to do their dispatching
for $300/month plus a $75/year maintenance fee. Contract period is from
3/1/2007 through 2/28/2010. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pooch – aye, Mr. Bias, -
aye and Mr. Riesterer- aye.
Mr. A. Joe Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Gary Pooch to pass
resolution 2008-03, contracting with Bay View Village to do their
dispatching for $300/month with a $75/maintenance fee. Contract period is
from 3./1/2007 through 2/28/2010. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pooch- yes, Mr. Bias
– yes and Mr. Riesterer –yes.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to grant Matt Studer
his vacation request for 4/21/08 & 4/22/08. Vote: all ayes.
Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley gave an update on our
State Audit that is in process.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve the new
amended certificate of estimated resources we received from the County
Auditor and to approve the updated final appropriations, to include the FEMA
Grant of $110,010. Vote: Mr. Pooch –yes, Mr. Bias- yes and Mr. Riesterer-
yes.
Mr. Bias gave a Park Board report.
It was mentioned that the men’s softball league plans to
have a league again. They will play their games on Sundays with Saturday
being used as their alternate days. Mr. Bias said that the Park Board was
planning on the men’s league.
The trustees discussed the ongoing sanitation issue in
Industrial Park.
Mr. Bias asked about the National Conference in Washington
D.C.
The trustees had a response from Jack Myers regarding our
water quality.
Mr. Riesterer said he took a look at the drainage
situation on Parker Rd , that Mr. Robison is concerned about. The trustees
discussed what we hope to do to help her.
Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann, mentioned that she had talked to
Denise at Gardner Insurance about the County Sheriff using our building.
Denise said there should be no problem with this.
Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to adjourn. Vote:
all ayes.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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