Meeting Minutes

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve the minutes from the June 18, 2009 meeting, as presented by Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve and sign the warrants 8802-8850, that were presented for payment by Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes.

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

Mr. Tom Paul was at the meeting to go over what was being done on Newberry and surrounding roads in Bay Bridge. Jim Neill explained that we are wedge coating the road. We are not removing any surface. Mr. Paul mentioned the risers and wanted to know if we were doing anything with them. The trustees said that we could have Jim look into this to see what the cost would be and then decide if we would be doing anything with them.

Kevin Dwight gave a technology update. He said we need to order anti virus. Also he mentioned that Huron doesn’t have battery back up.

Kevin said we should order DVD‘s to back up our voice recorder for now.

The trustees said to go ahead with the purchase of the anti virus and DVD back ups that Kevin said we needed.

Tom Johnson gave a zoning report. He said the Cote Bros have a small battery business in Crystal Rock. There was an article in the Sandusky Register about it and since then Tom has received several complaints. He went to Crystal Rock to check into it. The business is very small and he told them they may need to get a home occupancy permit.

Mr. Johnson mentioned junk vehicle. He would like to have the register do an article about our zoning. Tom said there is a lot of work to be done to get the junk vehicles taken care of. Mr. Pooch said that he should get started, even if it was to work on a few at a time.

Mr. Johnson mentioned that Dillion Corp. is taking over Industrial Park and they want to do some upgrades. They would like to redo the center isle sign. The trustee had no problem with it as long as it doesn’t cost the township any money.

Jim Neill gave his road report. He said that Bill Walker said they have our sirens insured for the first year and after that we are responsible for up to $2500 of any repair work.

Jim mentioned the State Fish Hatchery project. It has begun and we have not received any money. Jim said Tim Lloyd is checking into it. He said that he doesn’t think there is anything in writing about them paying us, but he doesn’t think it will be a problem.

The road levy was discussed. The trustees said we may want try a l mil new road levy in November and then put on a replacement if the new one doesn’t pass.

After a brief discussion on setting a resolution to appoint a representative for the meetings the following resolution was passed.

Mr. Timothy Riesterer moved to Pass Resolution 2009-11stating : The Margaretta Board of Trustees hereby resolves to designate the Township Highway Superintendent as the official representative to the Erie County Storm Water Committee, and the Board Chair shall serve as the signatory for documents required by the MS4 General Permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, effective January 30, 2009. Mr. Gary Pooch seconded the motion: Roll Call Vote: Mr. Riesterer- yes, Mr. Pooch- yes, Mr. Bias –absent.

The county’s Maple Ave Bridge project was discussed. It was brought up that we had agreed to pay about $35,000 toward this project.

We received word that our Issue II Project for the Homegardner Phase II was awarded. The total project is estimated to cost $213,000 and we will need to come up with half of this. Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley said she was concerned with coming up with this money at this time. Mr. Neill said that the project wouldn’t be until next year. But he did say we may need to buy materials for the portion we are doing and this purchase may cost around $28,000 and we may need to buy them this year.

Mr. Riesterer mentioned to Jim Neill that there are some trees preventing residents from seeing when backing out of their drives on Bogart Road. Jim will contact the County to check this out.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to grant Dan Strayer his vacation request for July 6,8,10, Sept. 11, Nov 18, 20 & 22, 2009. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Pooch mentioned that we might possibly combine our township building’s electricity and therefore combine the bills we now receive and be able to save some money on our bills.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to hold a public hearing meeting on July 15, 2009 at 4 p.m. regarding our 2010 budget. Vote: all ayes.

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

The meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m.