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May 21st, 2009

 


Meeting Minutes

 

The Margaretta Township Trustees met in regular session on May 21, 2009 at 7 p.m. Present were Mr. Bias and Mr. Pooch.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve the minutes, as presented, from the May 7, 2009 meeting. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve and sign warrants #8655-8686, that were presented for payment by Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes.

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

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to go into executive session with Erie County Assistant Prosecutor Trevor Hayberger, the trustees and the fiscal officer to discuss litigation. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pooch- yes, Mr. Bias – yes and Mr. Riesterer – absent.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to return to regular session. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pooch- yes, Mr. Bias- yes Mr. Riesterer- absent.

Tom Johnson gave a zoning report. He mentioned that we need to address the property at 4711 Maple Ave in Crystal Rock. This is an abandoned house and also tall grass.

The proposed new zoning book was discussed briefly. The zoning board is holding a public hearing on the book on June 8, 2009.

The trustees said that certified letters will be going out soon for tall grass issues in the township.

Chief Keimer gave his report. He mentioned again the person he has that would like to join our paid on call firefighters, but does not live in our radius at this time. Tom asked about giving a l year time period in order for her to move into the radius. We had done this before for a full time firefighter position.

The trustees said that we could handle this by giving her l year to relocate into our radius. Chief Keimer agreed with this.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve the vacation request of Keith Killingsworth for June 27, June 29 and July 1, 2009 and for Dan Minor for June 7, 2009. Vote: all ayes.

Our health insurance renewal was discussed. Our increase started at around 10%. Kevin Lindsley said Medical Mutual agreed to reduce that increase to 6.77%. Medical Mutual said we had over a 100% loss. After a brief discussion the trustees decided that they felt the increase was reasonable and that we should let Medical Mutual know that we will be staying with them with the plan we now have.

Trustees mentioned that the sorority would like to plant a tree at the Veterans Memorial. The trustees have no problem with this.

Recycle day for the township will be on June 6th, 2009.

The Erie County Township Assoc summer steak dinner meeting will be held on June 11, 2009

Memorial Day preparations have been taken care of. We made all the copies that were needed for the program.

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

The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

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