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May 1st, 2008

 


Meeting Minutes

 

      The Margaretta Township Trustees met on May 1, 2008 at 6:30 pm. Present were Mr. Pooch, Mr. Bias and Mr. Riesterer.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to go into executive session to discuss health issues and our workers comp, with Andy Frank from Frank Gates. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pooch- yes, Mr. Bias- yes and Mr.Riesterer- yes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to go out of executive session. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pooch- yes, Mr. Bias- yes and Mr. Riesterer-yes.

The township regular meeting began at 7 p.m.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve the minutes from the April 17, 2008, as presented by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.

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

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve and sign warrants #7591-7626 that were presented by Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley, for payment. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Dave Bodi asked about the speed limit signs on Maple Ave. The trustees said Jim had ordered several signs and they would have to check with him to see if they have been received.

Chief Keimer gave his report. He mentioned the possibility of the association putting up a 15X50 lean to on the building out back to help with storage.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to take Katie Ward off probation May 5, 2008, with her pay going from $11.17 to $11.67 effective May 10, 2008. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Tom Johnson gave a zoning report. He mentioned that HB 50 (dealing with junk vehicles) went into effect in March.

Tom said he hasn’t been able to get a hold of anyone at the Crum property on SR 6

A letter will be going out to Ramona Hensley in Crystal Rock.

Tom gave an update on some other zoning issues.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to accept the resignation letter from Fran & Joe Bias for their contract to run the concession stand. Vote: 2 ayes Mr. Bias abstained.

Mr. Joe Bias gave a report on the parks.

Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley, mentioned that the Dickman's had given her cash for their payment from the concessions. Joe said he would talk to them about getting a checking account.

The Health Department wants a list of bad mosquito problem areas, so that they can spray for them.

Jim Neill gave his Road/Cemetery Report. The seal coat program with the county was discussed. Also there was some discussion on the new roofs. The trustees asked Jim to get a quote from Damschoder for the roof at the Fire Dept.

The micro sealing for some of our roads was discussed.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to pass Resolution 2008-04, contracting Erie County to do our seal coating this year (5/1/08 – 12/31/08) for an estimated cost of $28,900. Roll call vote: Mr. Pooch- yes, Mr. Bias- yes and Mr. Riesterer-yes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to contract with Terry Asphalt Materials, Inc. for the micro surfacing program of Maple Ave. from Rt.101 to Homegardner and for Briercrest and Rockwood Dr., at a cost of $2.07/sq yard. With a total cost to be spent of $44,000. Vote: all ayes.

The trustees decided to put the 12 hour shifts on hold for the dispatchers, since everyone is not in agreement with this.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to contract with Mow n More to mow at Quarry Lakes for a cost of $300/mowing, not to exceed $5000 until December 31, 2008. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Kevin Lindsley was at the meeting to discuss the savings we have had this year by going with the HRA under Medical Mutual. There has been about a $45,000 savings so far, and even if there are some additional claims, we will have a great savings. Mr. Lindsley asked that we fill out forms for quoting because we are not sure what our new premium might be and he would like to do some shopping.

The Fiscal Officer and Trustees discussed our ongoing audit. We should be having our exit audit soon.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to adjourn. Vote: all ayes. The meeting adjourned at 9:50p.m.                    

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