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May 4th, 2006

 


Meeting Minutes

 

The Margaretta Township Trustees met in regular session on May 4, 2006.

Present were Mr. Riesterer, Mr. Pooch and Mr. Bias.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve the minutes submitted by the Fiscal Officer for the April 20, 2006 meeting. Vote: all ayes.

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

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve and sign the warrants presented for payment by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.

Warrant # - Payable to - Amount

5314-5342  Payroll
5343 Child Support -$233.39

5344 Deferred Comp -$240.00

5345 Toledo Municipal Court -$83.03

5346 Ohio Dept of Taxation -$1808.16

5347 Pre-Paid Legal -$29.44

5348 Margaretta Township -$71.93

5349 OPERS -$5247.89

5350 OPFPF -$9102.97

5351 PCSO -$202.11

5352 Firelands Regional Med. Ctr -$108.37

5353 Tractor Supply -$79.85

5354 Anthem Life -$213.50

5355 AT&T -$49.41

5356 Ohio Edison -$1526.50

5357 EMA -$1225.00

5358 Erie Co Sewer/Water -$165.31

5359 Bound Tree -$98.24

5360 Wolff Bros -$2.90

5361 O.E. Meyer -$143.75

5362 NAPA -$13.62

5363 ABCO Fire Protection -$224.16

5364 Staples -$390.59

5365 Warren Fire Equipment -$139.53

5366 Galls Inc -$114.69

5367 Noah Mowing Systems -$47.90

5368 Huntley Uniform Sales -$71.80

5369 Sutphen -$27.00

5370 Westfield Group -$9280.00

5371 Allied Waste Service -$113.81

5372 Erie County Landfill -$14.92

5373 TSI Inc -$456.59

5374 Buckeye Cablesystem -$29.99

5375 Columbia Gas of Ohio -$506.43


Peter Schade and Karen Gerold from the Erie County Health Dept. were at the meeting to go over their annual report and discuss some other health department issue, like the pandemic flu. They also mentioned that the health department will begin doing plumbing inspections in September.

Sue Daugherty from Serving our Seniors was at the meeting to present their annual report.

Jude Hammond from Margaretta Local Schools was at the meeting to go over the impact House Bill 66 and the Cat Tax could have on the township.

Keith Kreager our rural water representative and resident of Crystal Rock was at the meeting. He mentioned a drainage problem on Crystal Rock Road. Frank Knerr mentioned to Keith that he has had complaints about junk vehicles and that Keith may want to let the people know that Frank will be addressing the issue.

Frank Knerr gave a zoning update on Quarry Lakes. He said they have nothing on Fedderson’s yet, but that North Coast Cancer should be getting their permits soon.

The issue of damage done by Parker Excavating was discussed. They are going to fix any damage he did and Columbia Gas is to fix damage done by them.

There was one proposal submitted for the demolition of 105 Newberry.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to award the demolition and reseeding of 105 Newberry, Sandusky, Ohio to Castalia Trenching as outlined in their proposal for a cost of $11,372.00. Vote: all ayes.

The trustees asked that a notice be sent to the owners of the property and giving them until June 1, 2006 to remove anything they may want from the property.

Jim Neill- Road Report: He mentioned that he needed his summer help to start. He mentioned that the price of asphalt keeps rising. Road repairs for this year were discussed.

Our tire collection and appliance drop off is scheduled for June 3, 2006. Jim will advertise for this.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to rehire Rob Gysan and Brett McCullough for part time summer help, with Rob Gysan to make $6.75/hr and Brett McCullough to make $7.00/hr. The pay rate to be effective with the April 29, 2006 pay period. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to hire Courtney Gamez at a rate of $7.00/hr for part time help in the cemetery office, effective May 8, 2006. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to redo the box and frame on the MT3 at a cost not to exceed $1100.00. Vote: all ayes.

Chief Keimer gave his report. He mentioned that Robert Adams is not longer with the fire department. He was on probation and is not longer with us.

He mentioned having a contract with PCSO for the collection of EMS bills over 90 days old. They would charge 25% of what they collect.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to accept the resignation of Mike Pflieger, effective May 4, 2006 from the fire department. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to enter into an agreement with PCSO for the collection of EMS bill over 90 days old, with the fee to be 25% of the collected amounts. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to pay EMA $1225.00 for the additional expenses for the installation of sirens. Vote: all ayes.

Misc. correspondence was gone over.

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

The meeting was adjourned at 10:29 p.m.

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