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The Margaretta Township
Trustees met in regular session on May 6, 2010 at 7 p.m.
Present were Mr. Bias, Mr.
Riesterer and Mr. Pooch.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded
by Mr. Bias to approve the minutes from the April 15, 2010 meeting that were
presented by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded
by Mr. Bias to accept the financial reports that Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann
Lindsley presented. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr.
Riesterer to approve and sign warrants 9641-9699, that were presented for
payment by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.
Chief Keimer gave his Fire
Department Report. He is applying for a Fire grant to replace our 1986 grass
fire truck. He said this grant is a 95%-5% split, but he feels if we could
go to a 90%-10% split it may increase our chances of getting the grant.
After a brief discussion the trustees said they feel we could pay 10% of the
total cost of the grass fire truck. Chief Keimer will get the paperwork
ready.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded
by Mr. Bias to approve the vacation request for Keith Killingsworth for June
4, 6 & 8, 2010. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded
by Mr. Bias to approve giving our 6’x12’ enclosed trailer to the
Firefighters Association to be used as a trade in on a new 7’x16’ enclosed
trailer and to then accept the 7’x16’ enclosed trailer from the Firefighters
Association. Vote: all ayes.
Chief Keimer gave an update on
properties that need to be fixed up or taken down. Chief said he would be
giving papers on the Scheufler property in Crystal Rock so we can start the
process of getting rid of it. Chief Keimer will also be starting on the
Hensley property and a property on Columbus Ave. in Crystal Rock. It was
mentioned that the health department has sent letters condemning 3 building
on Columbus Ave. in Crystal Rock. We also had a complaint from Mrs. Horkey
about a lot on Bellevue that has turned into a swamp. We will check into
this. Chief Keimer gave an update on the dispatch meeting. He mentioned that
the sheriff would not be in control of the dispatching. The trustees asked
the Chief if Kevin Dwight is still interested in do the work for our server.
Tom said that he did talk to Kevin and that he said he would be interested
in doing the work for a cost. The trustees will check into it.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded
by Mr. Bias to purchase a new light bar for vehicle 111. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded
by Mr. Bias to go into executive session with the trustees, fiscal officer,
Chief Keimer , Assistant Chief Mohr and union representative Tom Johnson, to
discuss personnel. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bias-yes, Mr. Riesterer-yes and Mr.
Pooch- yes.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded
by Mr. Bias to return to regular session. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bias- yes, Mr.
Riesterer- yes, and Mr. Pooch- yes.
Tom Johnson gave a zoning
report. He discussed the upcoming new map. They will hold hearings before
passing it.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr.
Riesterer to allow an additional amount not to exceed $1000 for the updating
of the electrical services at the parks. This will be paid out our
Improvement of sites in the General Fund. Vote: all ayes.
Fiscal Office, Mary Ann
mentioned that Ryan Morris of AFLAC stopped and left some brochures. He said
he would be willing to meet with employees in June for any additions or
changes. This would need to be done during open enrollment in June. Mary Ann
gave an update on our audit. Everything seemed to have gone well. They will
call for our post audit report when they are done.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr.
Riesterer to adjourn. Vote: all ayes. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. |