The Margaretta Township Trustees met on August 14, 2008 at 7 p.m. Present were Mr. Bias, Mr. Pooch and Mr. Riesterer.

The meeting was called to discuss the placement of a 1 mill Road Improvement Levy on the November 2008 ballot. The trustees discussed dropping the .5 mill levy we now have for Roads should the 1.0 mill levy pass.

After some discussion the following motion was mad:

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to pass Resolution 2008-10: declaring the necessity and to submit to the electors of Margaretta Township, Erie County, Ohio, a tax in the amount of 1.0 mill, in excess of the 10-mill limitation and certifying the same to the Board of Election of Erie County, Ohio. The purpose of the levy is for general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets and bridges in Margaretta Township. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bias – aye, Mr. Riesterer-aye and Mr. Pooch- aye.

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

The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

REGULAR MEETING – AUGUST 21ST.

The Margaretta Township Trustees met in regular session on August 21, 2008 at 7 p.m. Present were Mr. Pooch, Mr. Bias and Mr. Riesterer.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias, to approve the minutes from the August 7, 2008 meeting, as presented by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to accept the financial reports that were submitted by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve and sign warrants 7894-7915, that were presented by the Fiscal Officer for payment. Vote: all ayes.

After discussion with township residents the trustees said that the emergency siren will go on the southwest corner of Rockwood & Birarcrest.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to pass resolution 2008-11, authorizing Timothy Riesterer to prepare and submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement Program and to execute contracts as required. The township is planning to submit Phase III of the Homegardner Road widening and resurfacing project. The total estimated cost of the project is $213,500 and we would be responsible for one half the cost. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pooch- yes, Mr. Bias- yes and Mr.Riesterer-yes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch, to pass resolution 2008-12: becoming part of the ODOT Cooperative Purchasing Program. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pooch- yes, Mr. Bias- yes and Mr.Riesterer- yes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to pass resolution 2008-13, requesting the Erie County Prosecutor’s Office to request the Attorney General give us an opinion for the re-entry of unused cemetery lots. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pooch –yes, Mr. Bias- yes and Mr. Riesterer- yes.

Mr. Mike Conrad was at the meeting so the trustees could discuss the Maple Ave Bridge replacement and drainage project. The trustees went over what Mr. Farshman from the County wants to do. There was some discussion on the drainage.

Mr. Neill gave his road report. He mentioned that Mike Jesberger would like an easement for a water line to his property on Sunnydale Dr.

We had a complaint of vehicles, etc, in the right of way on Crystal Rock Road. Jim will talk to the people and tell them we need the vehicles moved.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to grant Mike Jesberger and easement for a water line down Sunnydale Dr. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to grant the following vacation requests:

Tom Johnson for Aug 31,. Sept 3 and Sept 4, 2008, Dan Minor for Aug 28, Aug 30, and Sept 1, 2008 and for Kathy Biecheler for Sept 16-19, 2008 Vote: all ayes.

Chief Keimer said that the Hensley’s had asked for a hearing on the property at 105 Norwood. Therefore there will be a hearing in October in Reynoldsburg. Even though the deadline was Aug 7, 2008 to appeal the hearing, the hearing was granted on Aug.20, 2008. Chief Keimer does not know why the hearing was granted, since their time has run out, but the hearing was granted.

Chief Keimer also mentioned that since Townsend School is not under Margaretta Schools this year, we will bill for any calls there that are not for a Margaretta student.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch, to enter into the Erie County Geographical Information Cost Share Agreement for 2009-2010. Vote: all ayes.

Tom Johnson gave his zoning update. He said that at 301 Crystal Rock Rd., several issues have been resolved. He also mentioned issues at 4711 Bayshore.

Mr. Johnson mentioned that the computer for Tracy Keller is ready. We’ll get a monitor for her and then she can get the system.

Communications were gone over.

There will be a softball tournament held at Lions Park this Saturday. Only one field will be used.

There was a discussion of opening a credit card for the township. Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann, said we would need a policy set up before this was done.

Mary Ann also mentioned our cell phones and that we now have a policy that says there is to be no personnel calls made of township cell phones.

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

The meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m.