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June 19th, 2008

 


Meeting Minutes

 

 

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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