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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. |