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July 22nd, 2010

 


Meeting Minutes

 

The Margaretta Township Trustees met in regular session on July 22, 2010 at 7 p.m. Present were Mr. Bias, Mr. Riesterer and Mr. Pooch. Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to approve the minutes from the July 1, 2010 meeting that were presented by Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes. Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve and sign warrants #9842-9895, which were presented for payment by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes. Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to accept the financial reports that were submitted. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Keith Kreager of Crystal Rock was at the meeting. He said that someone had been working on the Schueffler property. He mentioned his concern with the Donny Smith property. Mr. Kreager asked if the trustees would consider putting up “slow children at play” signs on Crystal Rock Road.

Mr. Steve Dice, Director of Erie Metro Parks was at the meeting. The trustees mentioned that there is some concern, due to traffic on SR 101, with crossing over the road to get to the park at SR 101 quarry. The Trustees said that maybe Erie Metro Parks may want to put up signs stating that there is a pedestrian crossing. Mr. Dice said he would check into it.

Mr. Jim Neill gave his report. He said that he has gone over budget by $5,000 on road projects and that Bardwell Rd has not been done yet. He asked the trustees about Bardwell Rd. The trustees told Jim to complete Bardwell. Jim mentioned that the Issue II Project on Homegardner Rd has started. The completion date for this project is set for August 25, 2010.

Mr. Timothy Riesterer moved to pass Resolution 2010-10, placing a .5 mill 5 year Road renewal levy on the November Ballot. Mr. Joe Bias seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bias- yes, Mr. Riesterer – yes and Mr. Pooch- yes.

Mr. Timothy Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Joe Bias to pass Resolution 2010-11, placing a l mill 5 year renewal Fire levy on the November ballot. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Riesterer – yes, Mr. Bias- yes and Mr. Riesterer- yes.

Chief Keimer gave his Fire report. He said Kevin Dwight said that our server won’t be in until September. Chief said we cannot use the Road/Cemetery’s phone for our fax number. Therefore we will have a new number for faxes and the 419-684-9500 will no longer be used for faxes. Chief Keimer gave a dispatch update. He said that Perkins Township will be locating in with the county around October 2010.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to grant the following vacations requests: Chief Keimer for the first week in August, Tom Johnson for Aug. 12, 14, 16 & Sept 3. Dan Minor for Aug 9,11, &13 (pending coverage). Vote: all ayes.

The trustees mentioned to Chief Keimer that Keith Kreager said some work is being done on the Scheuffler property. Chief said only a few weeds were cut done, and nothing else has been done. Chief Keimer mentioned that the Hensley’s time is up and we can proceed with the clean up.

The trustees mentioned that there will be an up front, one time, $450,000 given for the aggregation for electric to the county. The townships and Erie County need to decide how to split this money. The Township Association will hold an emergency meeting on this issue on Thursday July 29, 2010 to discuss how this money will be divided.

The trustees are getting a job description made up for the zoning boards. The opening on the zoning board was discussed. The zoning board will be holding a public hearing on the proposed new zoning map on August 9.

Fiscal officer, Mary Ann mentioned that she checked and our sirens are not on our insurance. We need to get the addresses of their locations and the values together and get them to the Insurance Company if we want coverage. Mary Ann also mentioned that she is still waiting for proof of insurance for park contracts. Also no money has been received from the concessions for June. She had called the people on both of these issues.

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

The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.

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