Meeting Minutes

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to accept the financial report presented by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: All Ayes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to approve the minutes presented from the July 20, 2006 meeting. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve and sign the following warrants, presented for payment by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.

Warrant Payable to Amount

5679-5706 Payroll
5707 Child Support -$77.91
5708 Deferred Comp -$240.00
5709 Pre-Paid Legal -$29.44
5710 Margaretta Township -$28.26
5711 Perry’s Plantation -$1050.00
5712 Anthem BC/BS -$12309.28
5713 Treasurer State of Ohio (UAN) -$915.00
5714 Margaretta Fire Fighters -$370.16
5715 Huntley Uniform Sales -$60.77
5716 North Coast EMS -$92.42
5717 San Bay -$55.41
5718 Tractor Supply co -$52.60
5719 Roberts Auto Electric -$35.00
5720 NAPA Auto Parts -$146.14
5721 Ohio Edison -$1897.19
5722 Howell Rescue Systems -$895.00
5723 Staples -$22.37
5724 Wolff Bros -$25.47
5725 Allied Waste -$115.61
5726 BP Products -$1216.07
5727 Erie County Water/Sewer -$140.16
5728 Columbia Gas of Ohio -$20.93
5729 Buckeye Cablesystem -$29.99
5730 Joshua Cullen -$708.75
5731 Cleveland IGN Co. -$24.06

Keith Kreager from Crystal Rock was at the meeting with several issues. He wanted to know when pot holes were going to be fixed. The trustees said we haven’t done any pot holes yet. We’re working on the bigger projects now. He also wanted to know about getting a catch basin at the end of Crystal Rock Road cleaned out. The trustees said they’d talk to Jim Neill about it.

The trustees mentioned to Keith about the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. They mentioned the catch basins and outflows on the eastern end of Crystal Rock There was a discussion on what would help the flooding in Crystal Rock. The trustees explained that if received the grant would be a 75-25 split. The trustees asked if their association might be able to help with labor, etc. to help with the 25%. The trustees asked Keith to take care of the legwork on what we can submit( possibly submit 2 different applications)

Keith said he would take care of the legwork and get estimates.

Chief Keimer gave his report. The mutual aid contract was discussed. Tom and Jim went to Crystal Rock to check into several problems with home, weeds, etc. The weeds could go under the nuisance law. Tom asked that the trustees go to Crystal Rock and look over the items. The trustees said that 105 Norwood should be issued a weed warrants or citation under the Fire Code.

Tom is checking into a new vehicle from Mathews Ford. The 1995 Explorer has a problem with the front suspension. Repairs would be around $1567, the trade in value is $1000.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to grant Tom Johnson his vacation request for Sept. 2, 4 & 6, 2006. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to grant Dan Minor his vacation request for August 30, September 1 &3. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to move our next regular meeting from August 17, 2006 to August 22, 2006 at 7 p.m. Vote: all ayes.

The trustees had a discussion on the Family Medical Leave Act. Terry Griffith had drawn up a proposed Family Medical Leave Act policy that she felt the township should adopt.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to pass Resolution 2006-07 amending our Family Medical Leave Act, based on the prosecutor’s suggestions. Roll call vote: Mr. Riesterer-yes, Mr. Pooch- yes and Mr. Bias-yes.

Dr Smith’s property on Heywood Road was discussed. His driveway has now been closed. The county was responsible to take care of this; Chief Keimer is concerned that in an emergency we may not be able to get back to his property.

For now we will park a truck on the property and Joe Bias will send a letter to Mr. Farshman about the situation.

Zoning report given.

Jim Neill gave his road/cemetery report. There was some discussion on a letter received from the county about the chip seal program. The estimates are coming in higher than expected and they wanted the money up front for the work. The trustees said we would not pay upfront. It was decided that if the estimates are up that much we will drop 25% off what we get done in order to stay within our budget. If the county still wants the money upfront we will drop our projects completely.

The trustees asked that the weeds on the Corso property on Bardshar Rd be checked out.

Michele Ryerson stopped in the meeting to tell Mr. Bias that Castalia Recreation will be holding a meeting on September 13, 2006 at 8 p.m. They will be having their election of officers at the time. They have decided to have a member of our Park Board serve as a member at large. Mr. Bias will take care of this.

There was a drainage problem in Village Hill Estates that effective the Crawford property on Bardwell. Tim met with Neill Hemminger (ditch maintenance supervisor) and the Crawford’s to see what could be done about the problem. Mr. Hemminger said the problem would be taken care of.

Mr. Pooch mentioned that the berm is washing away on Maple Ave. by Dick Pooch’s property and they want to know if this can be taken care of. It will be checked into.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to pay the Thomas Neill Relief Corp $150.75 for Memorial Day expenses. Vote: all ayes.

The Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley, said that Ohio Insurance Services told her that our insurance plan has been change effective August 1, 2006 and that the rates are being corrected and we will receive a credit.

Mary Ann mentioned that we have a problem with our garbage bill at the parks. She believes we were overcharged and they are checking it out and asked that we not pay the current bill until it is corrected.

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

The meeting adjourned at 10 p.m.