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The Margaretta Township Trustees met in regular session on August 16,
2007 at 7 p.m. Present were Mr. Riesterer, Mr. Pooch and Mr. Bias.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve the minutes, as
presented by the Fiscal Officer, from the August 2, 2007 meeting. Vote: all
ayes.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to accept the financial reports
presented by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve and sign warrant
#6874 - 6902 presented for payment by the Fiscal Officer.
David Bodi asked if there was anything we could do on Maple Ave, between
Homegardner and Heywood where the county was digging by the ditch. There is
no room off the road before you drop off into the ditch. The trustees said
they would ask Jim if we have any reflective markers we could put there. The
trustees are not sure why the county was digging and they’re not sure if
they are done.
Marsha Morrow (township dispatcher) was at the meeting to request a new
dispatch chair for the dispatchers. She told the trustees she would like a
24 hour chair with a 15 year warranty that National Business Furniture has.
After a brief discussion the following motion was made:
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to purchase a chair from
National Business Furniture for the dispatchers at a total cost of $368
delivered. Vote: all ayes.
Marsha also mentioned that she has a court subpoena for August 28, 2007
and that she needs a half day off. She will submit the proper paperwork.
Chief Keimer gave his report. The county is ready to get proposals for
the mutual public safety dispatching. The county is paying for the study.
After a brief discussion with the trustees, the trustees asked Chief Keimer
if we could keep track of what departments our calls are going to for the
Village, Bayview, and Groton Townships.
The trustees also discussed dropping the .7 mil fire levy, so that it is
not collected next year. Mr. Riesterer said he has been in contact with the
Auditor about this, since our new levy passed we plan to drop the .7 mil.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve the vacation request
for Dean Gasser for 8/19, 8/21, and 8/23, 2007. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to request the Erie County
Auditor to advise us on how to decertify the .7 mil Fire Levy so it won’t
be collected in 2008. Vote: all ayes.
Chief Keimer also mentioned that the property owner of 301 Crystal Rock
Rd. ( this was a foreclosed property) has asked for a week to get property
fixed up. Tom told them it needs to be brought up to code.
Tom mentioned our FEMA Grant. He said at this time there are no masks
certified yet and that we can’t get prices until they are certified.
The trustees asked Chief Keimer to get together an equipment committee to
get the specs together so that we can start looking for a new squad.
Jim Neill gave his road/cemetery report. He had some estimates for
getting a tree cut down. Jim will also get a quote from Jarrett Tree
Service. The trustees said that as long as he has a quote for $750 or under
that Jim could go ahead and have it done.
Jim mentioned that the carpet in the cemetery building is in need of a
cleaning (possible replacement). Jim will check into the cost to replace the
carpet.
Jim said the Issue II project is coming along and that the contractor has
set a Sept. 25, 2007 date to be done.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to have Jim Neill get the tree
removed in the Cemetery at a cost of $750 or under. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to hire Dawson Taylor for
seasonal work effective 8/16/2007 at a rate of $7/hour and not to exceed
working past 11/1/2007. Vote: all ayes
Mr. Bias mentioned that Sand Hill may want to add a road in their
cemetery.
Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley asked about how we want to handle our
Cobra requirements for our vision plan. The trustees decided to have
Ceridian handle this along with our health and dental cobra. The cost should
be around $10/month.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to go into executive session
with the trustees, fiscal officer and fire chief to discuss personnel. Roll
Call Vote: Mr. Bias-yes, Mr. Riesterer- yes and Mr. Pooch- yes.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to return to regular session.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bias – yes, Mr. Riesterer – yes and Mr. Pooch –
yes.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to adjourn. Vote: all ayes.
The meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
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