Meeting Minutes

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve the minutes from the August 20, 2009 meeting, as presented by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to accept the financial reports that were presented by Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve and sign warrants #8970-#9010,that were presented by the Fiscal Officer for payment. Vote: all ayes.

Keith Kreager from Crystal Rock was at the meeting to address several concerns in Crystal Rock. He asked about the catch basin and lights that he had mentioned at another meeting. Mr. Pooch said he had called about the lights and that he would call again tomorrow.

Mr. Kreager said that the people in Crystal Rock seem to be in favor of the sanitary sewer going in.

Mr. Kreager said he knew we had addressed a couple of the houses that he had issues with, but he said there is another on Norwood. He did not have the name of the owner, but he explained where it was located.

Mr. Kreager wanted to know if the township could donate toward skateboard ramps for the kids in Crystal Rock. Mr. Bias said we maintain the parks in Castalia. Mr. Riesterer said we could run the idea by the Park Board. They told Mr. Kreager to get some figures together. The trustees said if we did donate, it would be to the Crystal Rock Association and they would have to be responsible to the ramps.

Mr. Kreager also mentioned some trees on the left side going into Crystal Rock. He said there are dead branches and he is concerned with them falling down.

Tom Johnson gave his zoning report. He said that Mr. Smarsh from Wilson Ave. had phoned him and said that he is cleaning up his property. He said he will be keeping l licensed vehicle on the property. Mr. Johnson also received a call from another property owner on Wilson that has issue. Tom explained to the man that someone is putting vehicles on his property. Mr. Johnson gave him the name of the person.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to amend the motion made on August 13, 2009 to purchase a new hard drive for $150 to let the Fire Department spend $300 for the hard drive, from PC Mall.Vote: all ayes.

The dispatch situation with Huron was mentioned. Chief Keimer said he is meeting with someone from the sheriff department tomorrow to discuss this.

The Issue II project was discussed. Mr. Neill said the one we are applying for now will be for the year 2011.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to pass Resolution 2009-12, submitting an application for Issue II, Phase IV of Homegardner Road. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Riesterer –yes, Mr. Pooch- yes and Mr. Bias- yes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to pay $4042.80 for the storm sewer project on Homegardner Rd out of the general fund. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to purchase 1 pallet of crack seal for $856. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to pay $550 for Mike Jesberger and Dan Strayer to attend an EMS Course at Owen College. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Trevor Heyberger from the Erie County Prosecutors Officer was at the meeting to discuss the property at 1011 Fremont Ave. He said that due to the cost of doing a survey he feels we should not ask for the property. He said the cost of the survey would be more than the value of the small piece of property.

Mr. Pooch moved to pass Resolution 2009-13 rescinding Resolution 2009-01: petitioning for and accepting the real property, pursuant to R. 5723.01(A) (3) and R.C. 505.10, located at 1011 Fremont Ave., Margaretta Township, Mr. Riesterer seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Riesterer-yes, Mr. Pooch-yes and Mr. Bias-yes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to pass Resolution 2009-14, accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the county auditor. Roll Call vote: Mr. Riesterer- yes, Mr. Pooch- yes and Mr. Bias- yes.

Erie County Township Assoc meeting at Groton on September 10.

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

The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p.m.