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June 3rd, 2010

 


Meeting Minutes

 

The Margaretta Township Trustees met in regular session on June 3, 2010. Present were Mr. Riesterer and Mr. Pooch.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve the minutes from the May 20, 2010, as presented by Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve and sign warrants 9733-9771 , that were presented for payment by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to accept the financial reports that Fiscal Officer Mary Ann Lindsley presented. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Duke Fultz of FSI Disposal was at the meeting to discuss our recycling. He suggested doing a pilot program for Margaretta Township for 30-90 days at no cost to us. After the pilot period ends they would go over the figures to see what the recycling program would cost us. The Trustees discussed the pilot program with Mr. Fulz and they told him they felt we should give this program a try. The Trustees asked if it might be able to be in place by our recycling day on June 12. Duke said he was sure that could happen.

Mr. Keith Kreager was at the meeting. He asked about Rural Water issues. No one had any. Mr. Kreager also discussed some of the mowing projects that the Township had had done in Crystal Rock. Keith also mentioned some other properties. Keith said that Crystal Rock will have their hog roast on the seconded weekend in July.

Chief Keimer gave his report. He said there is a problem with our emergency siren at Briarcrest. Chief Keimer also mentioned that we are having problems with our fax machine. He will look into the cost of having a separate line for the fax. Several properties that need to be addressed were brought up. Chief Keimer will be issuing 3 citations and 2 letters are going out. Tom has filed for a grant for a new grass fire truck.

Mr. Bob England from Erie County Health Department was at the meeting. Bob mentioned HB 110 (semipublic sewage systems). He said the health department is in a contract with Ohio EPA to issue permits and evaluate all semipublic sewage systems. HB 110 is to better protect the public health and welfare and to protect the environment. HB 110 is for commercial properties. Mr. England also mentioned that there are problems with the sewage in Crystal Rock and Whites Landing. He said they plan to test these areas and find the problems. The health department will be having a rabies and parvo drive thru clinic on Saturday June 19, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mr. England mentioned that it is mosquito season and the health department wants to hit areas with standing water.

The Trustees discussed township levies. In order to have any levy issues on the November ballot they will need to be to the Board of Elections by August 4, 2010.

Mr. Jim Neill gave his road/cemetery report. We are going to contact the county about issues on the south side of Homegardner Road and also see what they plan to do on Maple Ave. Jim said the state salt contracts came in at $48.93/ton delivered. Jim said he put in for 300 ton. We have had some mowing done. There was an issue on one of the lots. Bailey’s were contracted to do the mowing therefore they will be responsible for any issues. Jim had quotes for a new truck to replace our 1998 one. No action was taken at this time on the purchase of a truck.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to hire Jeff Keller as seasonal help in the Road/Cemetery department, at a rate of $7.30/hour and to be effective June 7, 2010. Vote: all ayes

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to accept the resignation of Bob Heim from our zoning board. The resignation is effective May 24, 1010. Vote: all ayes.

The zoning board is working on the new zoning map.

Harry Walsh is to be at the zoning meeting on June 21, 2010

The trustees complimented our men on our cemetery. It looked great for Memorial Day. Reminder of recycle day on Saturday June 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann mentioned that we finally got all insurance forms in and are in the process of getting quotes for our upcoming renewal.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to adjourn. Vote: all ayes. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

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