Meeting Minutes

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to go into executive session with the Trustees, Fiscal Officer and Legal Council 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. Riesterer – yes, and Mr. Pooch –yes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve the minutes from the March 22, 2007 meeting, as presented. Vote: all ayes.

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

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve and sign warrants 6525-6572, submitted for payment by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.

Kevin Boesch from 4701 Lima Sandusky Rd was at the meeting to check on some zoning issues with his neighbor. When Tom Johnson came into the meeting he explained that the property on Lima Sandusky Rd is being taken care of. The lady there said that the hole would be filled within 2 weeks.

Keith Kreager from Crystal Rock asked about multi family zoning in Crystal Rock. He also mentioned that there is someone running a business in a barn (auto repair). The trustees told Tom Johnson to check it out since the area is zoned residential. Mr. Kreager also mentioned the 2 catch basins that the township installed in Crystal Rock. He feels that another on is needed in front of Keno’s house. Jim Neill said that we did not intend to put any more catch basins in. He said we took care of our roads with the catch basins that were installed.

Mr. Kreager mentioned that the house that burned on Bellevue and Maple (Longoria’s) had not been secured yet. Keith said he felt it should be boarded up. The trustees told Keith that it was up to the owner to make sure the house was secured. Tom Johnson said that our fire department had made sure the house was secure after the fire. He will check it out.

Mr. Kreager mentioned that he had been at the state convention for rural water. He mentioned that the state was cutting their budget for technical and training assistance. He wants people to write our congressmen with their concerns about the cuts.

Dave Bodi asked about the summit meeting that he read about in the newspaper. Tim Riesterer said he had attended the meeting. They would like to see everyone work together to bring in new development.

Dave also asked Jim Neill about checking the ditch by his house and possibly cleaning it out.

Jim Neill gave his report. He said that the road has been cut into the new section of the cemetery.

The trustees discussed Sand Hill Cemetery with Jim. Also the trustees mentioned getting some signs for Industrial Park for North Coast Cancer.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve the following vacation requests:

Tom Jones for April 12, 2007, Matt Studer for July 23, 2007 through July 27, 2007 and for Jim Neill for June 25, 2007 through June 29, 2007. Vote: all ayes.

The trustees discussed setting up an insurance committee with representatives from Fire Department and Road Department along with a Trustee.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to remove Frank Knerr from paid administrative leave and to place him on unpaid leave effective 4/5/2007. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to remove Kim Knerr from paid administrative leave and place her on unpaid leave effective 4/5/2007. Vote: all ayes.

Tom Johnson gave a zoning report. He said he would like to get Stonegate dropped. It is being done a little at a time. Tom also mentioned that some of the businesses wanted to know why SR 101 and SR 2 are not listed as Cedar Point exits.

Communications were gone over.

Our pancake breakfast is set for May 6, 2007.

Fire Department open house is set for April 28, 2007 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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