Meeting Minutes

The Margaretta Township Trustees met in a work session on June 15, 2007 at 8 a.m.

Present were Mr. Bias, Mr. Riesterer. Mr. Pooch was not in attendance.

There was a discussion with the trustees and the employees, that were in attendance, about our health insurance benefits.

Insurance agent Kevin Lindsley went over some information that he had quoted.

The trustees also had some quote information from Ohio Insurance Services.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to go effective July 1, 2007, with the Medical Mutual HRA proposal for the 2000/6000 plan with Option 3 RX, and their traditional dental plan, with a $35,000 life plan with Fort Dearborn Life and to also go with VSP for an eye care plan with Kevin Lindsley as the agent on these plans. Vote: all ayes.

The trustees will meet on Thursday June 21, 2007 with the employees to go over the information about the health, dental, and eye care plans.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to adjourn.

                                                  June 21st - Trustee Meeting

The Margaretta Township Trustees met on June 21, 2007 at 6:30 with employees to go over the new insurance benefits to begin July 1, 2007.

At 7 p.m the trustees began their regular meeting. Present were Mr. Riesterer, Mr. Bias and Mr. Pooch.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve the minutes from the June 7, 2007 meeting as presented by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to approve and sign warrants #6726-6753, presented by the Fiscal Officer for payment. Vote: all ayes.

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

The following bids were opened for our Homegardner Rd Issue II project:

A.J. Riely $197,926.00

Ed Burdue $158,832.25

7L Construction $177,164.30

Gerken Paving $188,778.00

Erie Blacktop $192,926.00

The trustees thanked everyone for their bids and told them that we would take them to the prosecutor’s office to them looked over. The trustees said the bid could not be awarded until at least July 19, 2007.

Kevin Boesch from 4701 Lima Sandusky Rd. was at the meeting regarding the property across the street from him (Crums) He had pictures of the mess on the property and wanted to know what is being done. The trustees told him that the zoning inspector talked to the lady there and that she wants to sell the property. He also mentioned that the weeds had been mowed.

The trustees discussed how we might be able to address the issue of high grass. After much discussion it was decided to check with John Zimmerman and also ask the prosecutor. Chief Keimer also said he would go out to look over the situation to see if there is anything in the fire code that could help.

The problem with this property on Lima Sandusky Road has been ongoing for almost a year now.

Tim Schoewe from SR 101 was at the meeting to discuss the cleaning of ditches. The trustees said if a ditch is on the county maintenance program they will clean it. He asked about a ditch petition.

Mr. Schoewe also mentioned our fire levy. He wanted to know what our options were if the levy failed. The trustees said they could put it back on the ballot in November. The trustees hope that doesn’t have to happen. The trustees feel that the people in the township realize that our fire department needs this levy and they will get out and vote.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to go into executive session with the trustees, fiscal officer and Russ Zura to discuss personnel issues. 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.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to give Russ Zura the sick time he has used since his work related injury on 2/5/07 and to place him on wage continuation from his injury. Vote: all ayes.

Chief Keimer gave his report. He mentioned that John Driscoll, a paid on call firefighter has turned in his equipment.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to put paid on call firefighter John Driscoll on the inactive firefighter rooster. Vote: all ayes.

Jim Neill gave his report. He had a discussion about the Issue II project and the quotes that were opened. The trustees said that they do have the right to decline any an all quotes. We will have the prosecutor look over the quotes before any decision is made.

Our tire collection was discussed.

Also it was mentioned that someone said the grass at 105 Newberry was getting high.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to pass Resolution 2007-12 entering into an agreement with Erie County to participate in the 2007 seal coat program, with our cost being approximately $8000. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bias –yes, Mr. Riesterer- yes and Mr. Pooch- yes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to hire Matthew McLaughlin as summer help in the Road/Cemetery Departments, effective June 11, 2007 at a rate of $7/hour.

Vote: all ayes.

Tom Johnson from zoning discussed the mapping programs. Mr. Johnson mentioned that Fedderson’s building permit has expired. They received it on June 21, 2006. Therefore they will need a new permit before doing any building.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to pass Resolution 2007-13 to accept the proposed zoning amendment that would clarify monument signs, as presented by the Township Zoning Board. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bias-yes, Mr. Riesterer – yes and Mr. Pooch- yes.

The trustees will hold the budget hearing on July 5, 2007 at 7 p.m.

The trustees have decided to move the second meeting in July from July 19 to July 26 at 7 p.m.

The Fiscal Officer mentioned that she still has no workers comp certificate on file for Ed Cullen this year.

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

The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.