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The Margaretta Township Trustees met in regular session on July 5, 2007
at 7 p.m. Present were Mr. Bias, Mr. Riesterer and Mr. Pooch.
The meeting opened with a public hearing on the 2008 proposed budget.
After some discussion the following motion was made:
Mr. Bias moved to pass Resolution 2007-14: passing the proposed 2008
budget and to submit the proposed budget to the Erie County Auditor. Mr.
Riesterer seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bias – yes, Mr.
Riesterer- yes and Mr. Pooch –yes.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to approve the minutes from the
June 15, 2007 work session meeting, as presented by the Fiscal Officer.
Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve the minutes from the
June 21, 2007 meeting, as presented by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to accept the financial
reports, submitted by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Bias moved, to approve and sign warrants 6754-6789 that were
presented by the Fiscal Officer for payment. Vote: all ayes.
Keith Kreager of Crystal Rock was in attendance. Mr. Kreager commented on
the roads that were fixed in Crystal Rock. He said the road was smooth, but
that some residents didn’t like how they looked. He also said that the
road by the campgrounds is bad. Mr. Kreager mentioned some of the properties
in Crystal Rock and that there was some work being done on the Hensley
property on Norwood.
Keith also mentioned the book that Glen Kuebler wrote about this area and
that he had purchased several books and would be willing sell them to anyone
that wants one.
Chief Keimer gave his report. The upcoming Fire Levy was discussed.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve the following
vacation requests:
Russ Zura for 7/9 - 7/13/ 2007 and for 7/30 – 8/3/2007,
Tom Keimer for 8/30 – 9/10/2007
Tom Johnson for 8/10, 12, 14, 28, 30 and Sept 1, 2007
Members of the teamsters and some employees from Allied Waste were in
attendance to speak about their possibly unionizing. They wanted to get a
letter of support from the trustees. They said they plan to file next week.
Mr. Riesterer and Mr. Pooch said they would send a letter, but didn’t feel
we could do this as a board.
Zoning: properties in Crystal Rock discussed. The health department went
to the Lima Sandusky Rd. property. They have drained their pool and the
grass has been mowed.
Zoning inspector Tom Johnson mentioned that Fedderson’s may sell their
land to another company.
The International Property Maintenance Code was discussed. The trustees
would like to discuss this issue with John Zimmerman.
Jim Neill gave his road/cemetery report. He mentioned that we may need to
hold a special meeting, when the Issue II project paperwork is finalized, to
award the contract.
Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley asked Jim to get a list of his cemetery
transactions for the year so she can double check her records with his.
Mary Ann mentioned to Joe Bias that she still doesn’t have all the
paperwork from Ed Cullen for the park maintenance. Joe said he had forgotten
to check on it, but that he will do so.
Trustees mentioned that Cold Creek Celebration is July 20, 21 and 22 and
that they will have a car in the parade on July 22, 2007.
The trustees approved paying the HazMat bill for the year and also the
$100 for the State Purchasing fee.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to adjourn. Vote: all ayes.
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
July 19th Special Meeting
The Margaretta Township Trustees met on July 19, 2007 at 4 p.m. Present
were Mr. Pooch, Mr. Bias, and Mr. Riesterer.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to award the Issue II Project
CEO3K (Homegardner Resurfacing and Widening Project) to Ed Burdue &
Company for a total cost of $158,832.25, effective July 19, 2007. Vote: all
ayes.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to adjourn this meeting. Vote: all
ayes.
The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
July 23rd Special Meeting
The Margaretta Township Trustees met on July 23, 2007 at 7 p.m. to hold a
public hearing regarding the proposed zoning amendment for Monument Signs.
Present were Mr. Pooch, Mr. Riesterer and Mr. Bias.
Members of the zoning board were in attendance. No one else was present.
After a brief discussion the following motion was made:
Mr. Bias moved to pass Resolution 2007-15 adopting the amendment to our
zoning for Monument Signs.(wording attached). Mr. Riesterer seconded the
motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bias – yes, Mr. Riesterer – yes and Mr.
Pooch –yes.
This amendment will become effective August 22, 2007, following a 30 day
waiting period.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to adjourn. Vote: all ayes.
The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
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