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The Margaretta Township Trustees met in regular session on
June 19, 2008. Present were Mr. Pooch, Mr. Bias and Mr. Riesterer.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve the
minutes from the May 29, 2008 meeting as presented by the Fiscal Officer.
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. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve and sign
warrants 7692-7740, that were presented for payment by Fiscal officer, Mary
Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Dave Bodi mentioned that he thought the gap on the
Maple Ave. Bridge was getting bigger. Mr. Riesterer said that the county did
not think so. Mr. Riesterer had drawings of what the county plans to do with
the bridge. The county may bid the project shortly and hopefully begin it in
August. Mr. Riesterer said that the county would like us to pay for part of
the tiling project, with Issue II money picking up half. The county plans to
pay for the bridge. There was some discussion on this. We are not sure if we
should be paying for any of this project.
Mr. Neill said he felt that the property owners who
benefit greatly from this ditch may be willing to share in the cost.
The trustees agreed to hold a meeting on June 26, 2008 at
8 p.m. with property owners to discuss the ditch work to be done on Maple
Ave. Mr. Neill will notify the property owners involved and also send a
notice to the Register.
Jim Neill gave his report. He gave results from our
recycling day. He gave an update on the weed warrants that were issued. The
mowing is getting done. Jim had a quote for a new laptop computer for the
Road/Cemetery Departments.
The trustees also had a quote for two new desktop
computers to replace the two that were damaged in the storm.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to spend $2200.00
for the purchase of a Dell Laptop Computer, the software and insurance.
Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to purchase two new
Dell desktop computers to replace the ones damaged in the storm, for a total
cost of $1363.00. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Tom Johnson gave his zoning report.
Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to purchase a max
tore external hard drive, with 1 tera byte, for the GIS System for a cost of
$299. Vote: all ayes.
Chief Keimer gave his report. He gave an update on several
property issues. He mentioned that on the Hensley property that he has given
them two weeks to get started on the work and that they must continue to
work on the property. If they stop we will take action.
Chief Keimer gave a storm damage update.
There was some discussion on the part time dispatchers.
Tom feels we may want to hire another part time dispatcher, since we have
lost a couple recently.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to grant the
following vacations requests:
Kathy Biecheler for July 17 & 21, Dan Minor for July
14, 16 & 18, Tom Johnson for June 29, Keith Killingsworth for June 23,
25 & 27, Dan Strayer for June 14. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve $1580.67
for the cost of the Class A uniform purchases from Huntley Uniform for the
Firemen. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to continue being a
member of the Erie County Chamber of Commerce for a cost of $222/yr. Vote:
all ayes.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to pay the Erie
County EMA & Haz Mat fees of $1491.04. Vote: all ayes.
Keith Kreager from Crystal Rock gave an update on upcoming
events they are holding. Mr. Kreager mentioned that he had talked to Peter
Schade from the Health Dept. They had done a study in Crystal Rock and would
like to apply for grants in order to put in sanitary sewers there. Therefore
Mr. Kreager does not want the trustees to contact the EPA about the drainage
situation.
Mr. Bias mentioned that the Park Board would like to put
up netting at the playground.
Mr. Pooch said that Wolff Bros is coming Friday to look
over the ball field and give suggestions on where lights might be able to
go.
The trustees had an invitation to be in the Cold Creek
Parade on July 20, 2008
We will hold a hearing on our 2009 budget on July 3, 2008
at 7 p.m.
Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to adjourn. Vote:
all ayes.
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