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The Margaretta Township
Trustees met in regular session on August 5, 2010 at 7 p.m. Present were Mr.
Bias and Mr. Pooch. Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve the
minutes from the July 22, 2010 meeting as presented by Fiscal Officer, Mary
Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes. Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to
approve and sign warrants # , that were presented for payment by the Fiscal
Officer. Vote: all ayes. Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to accept the
financial reports that were submitted by Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley.
Vote: all ayes.
Residents, Audrey Elswick and
Jim Mazzula, of Crystal Rock, were at the meeting to address concerns in
Crystal Rock. Chief Keimer explained what was being done on several
properties. Mr. Scheuffler’s son met with him and they plan on taking down
their house. Donny Smith has until the 26th of the month to
respond to his citation. Gary Pooch mentioned that we are checking into
possibly getting grant money for taking down some of the homes. Mr. Mazulla
also mentioned that they cannot hear the emergency sirens, especially when
they are indoors. Chief Keimer said they were for outdoor warnings.
Chief Keimer gave his report.
He mentioned updating our speaker system in our trucks. Tom mentioned the
possibility of hiring firefighters from other departments as paid on call
firefighters. Chief Keimer mentioned that he check into the USDA Grant
mentioned at the last meeting and we do not qualify for this due to home
evaluations being too high. Chief Keimer discussed the need to purchase 2
new life packs.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr.
Pooch to update our intercom system in #124 for a cost not to exceed
$3500.00. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr.
Pooch to purchase two Life Pack 15's from Physio-Control, Inc. for a cost of
$54,303.85 after a $2000.00 trade in of 2 life pack 10's. Vote: all ayes.
Tom Johnson gave a zoning
update. There is a proposed Maple Hills Subdivison ad on. There is a hearing
regarding this at Regional Planning on August 20, 2010. Mr. Johnson said he
plans to proceed with a citation on the Cody property. He said that the
Kromer property is being cleaned up. Tom also mentioned that he is handling
the junk vehicles on the Ring property according to the book.
Jim Neill gave a Cemetery/Road
report. He said there are still drainage concerns from property owners on
Homegardner Road. He said he feels the problem is coming from SR 101 and he
told the residents to call Erie County Soil and Water. Jim said that the
applications have arrived for our next Issue II project. It was discussed
that we lower our percentage on the next round of Issue II. There was also a
discussion on safety clothing for part time workers.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr.
Pooch to appoint Kent Miller as a zoning board member, to replace Bob Heim:
his term will expire 12/31/2012. Vote: all ayes. Pay for board members is
$25/meeting attended.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr.
Pooch to grant Matt Studer 8 hours of vacation on August 12, 2010. Vote: all
ayes.
The Trustees discussed the need
to insurance our emergency sirens. It was decided to add the sirens for a
cost of $10,000/each.
The Trustees mentioned that
there is a public hearing on August 9, 2010 at 7 p.m. regarding the proposed
new zoning map.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr.
Pooch to adjourn. Vote: all ayes. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. |