Meeting Minutes

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve the minutes, as presented by Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley, from the June 4, 2009 meeting. Vote: all ayes.

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

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve and sign warrants 8731-8801, that were presented for payment by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to pass amended Resolution 2009-10, a resolution determining the video service provider fee to be paid by a video service provider offering video service in Margaretta Township. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Riesterer –aye, Mr. Pooch- aye and Mr. Bias- aye.

Jim Neill gave his road report. He had the recycling day results. We collected 51,000 lbs of tires, 4,620 lbs of appliances and 2,000 lbs of tire rims and 53 automobile batteries.

Jim said that ODOT had Franklin Sanitation jet vac the storm sewers from PGT Trucking to the open ditch on SR 101. He said that the issue with the stop sign at Bardshar and RT 101 will be taken care of by the state.

Jim also mentioned the McCartney Rd ditch problems with ODOT. He said that ODOT told him that the bridge on McCartney Rd. is up to us to maintain. A total replacement would be the states responsibility.

Mr. Neill said that 4702 Lima Sandusky Rd had been cleaned up.

Jim said the Maple Ave Bridge contract was awarded. He’s not sure who got it. Jim also mentioned that no work at the State Fish Hatchery should begin until we receive the money they are to pay us first.

The trustees mentioned that they had received complaints regarding several properties in the township.

Storm Water Management was discussed.

Crack sealing of the roads has begun. Jim mentioned that the county reported that the seal coat bids have come in better than expected.

Jim mentioned their renewal levy of ½ mil for Roads would need to be filed by sometime in August, 2009.

Chief Keimer gave his Fire Department report. He also gave on update from the Records Retention Boards meeting.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to pay members of the Records Retention Board $25 per attended meeting each year. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Kevin Lindsley was at the meeting to discuss our medical insurance. He showed the trustees what our savings from July1, 2008 – June 30, 2009 was. It looks like the HRA plan saved us around $12,000 to date. He also had rates for going to a 3000/9000 deductible plan. Also Medical Mutual has changed our drug plan to a 100 deductible before reimbursement. The plan then goes to a 10/20/40 deductible. After some discussion the trustees made the following motion.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to go to the 3000/9000 deductible plan with Medical Mutual with drug option 3 with our HRA Plan. The township will pick up the 100 deductible on the drug plan and also the additional on the 3000/9000 from the 2000/6000 plan we now have through our HRA, with the employee’s responsibility remaining the same. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to pay the HAZ Mat fee of $1491.84. Vote: all ayes.

The trustees discussed several of our levies and when they expire.

Mr. Pooch mentioned that we need to purchase fiber optic to connect to the back building.

Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann mentioned that she had applied for a credit card and she needs to know who should get a card. The trustees said the department heads should get the cards.

Mary Ann mentioned that she had not received any money from the concessions for May as of today. Mr. Bias said they told him they had a computer problem and that they would have a check to us this week.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to move our second meeting of July to July 23, 2009. Vote: all ayes.

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

The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.