Meeting Minutes

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve the minutes from the August 14, 2008 meeting, as presented by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve the minutes from the August 21, 2008, as presented by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.

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

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve and sign warrants 7916-7953, that were presented for payment by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Randy Mapus from Sunnydale Ave. was at the meeting with concerns about the lots that sold beside him and how water will get to them. He wanted to know if Mike Jesberger would go down the south side of Sunnydale with his water line. The trustees said they will have the county check it out. The trustees want to make sure there is room for two water lines.

Mr. Kevin Plank, owner of 301 Crystal Rock Road was at the meeting to give the trustees an update on work he has done and plans to do at his property.

Jim Neill gave his report. He had a copy of proposed updates on the rules and regulations for the Cemetery. The trustees will look them over.

Jim said he talked to the residents on Crystal Rock Rd about vehicles in the right of way. They said they’d move them. He told them that if they didn’t move them we would take action.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to purchase two new tires for our backhoe from Maxi Tire for a cost of $544.64 mounted. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to contract with Riverview Farm and Trucking for $2500. for extra overlay on Miller Road. Vote: all ayes

Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann, asked if Jim had looked over the cell phone bill. He said he was in the process of doing that and talking to the other employees. Mary Ann mentioned that there is to be no personnel phone calls made on the cell phones.

Chief Keimer gave his report. He said the hearing on the Hensley property will be at noon on Oct. 2, 2008 in Reynoldsburg. Chief Keimer and John Zimmerman will attend the meeting.

Tom had a quote for the replacement of our phone system. Chief Keimer also said he needed to purchase a new laser printer. He plans to get it through Tech Bargins.Com for $345.00

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to hire Peter McMahon as a part time dispatcher effective August 28, 2008. His rate of pay will be $11.17/hour for a 6 month probationary period. After his probation his rate of pay will go to $11.67/hour. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch, to grant the vacation request of Dean Gasser for October 24, 26, & 28, 2008. Vote All ayes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to spend $715.50 for membership for one year for the NFPA Standard Codes update. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to enter into a contract with Warwick Comm., Inc. for a Mitel 5200 Telecommunications System plus warranty for $8557.00 Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to authorize Tom Keimer to purchase other supplemental equipment needed for the phone system. He is authorized to spend up to $1500 for the supplements. Vote: all ayes.

The trustees and Chief discussed Keith Killingsworth. He has not passed the paramedic course yet. He would need to retake the class. This would need to be taken on Fridays from April 2009- June 2010. This would be done at no cost to the township. Some of the Firefighters were at the meeting to say they would volunteer working for him when need be. The firefighters do not want to loose Keith. The trustees said we would need to check out the legal issues before doing this.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to pass a resolution accepting the amounts and rates from the Erie County Auditor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pooch –yes, Mr. Bias- yes and Mr. Riesterer –yes.

The Lions Club wants to build a building at Lions Park for the township. After it is built it will be donated to the township.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to allow Lions Club to build a building at Lions Park for storage and an announcement booth. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to spend $2000 on materials out of the Parks Fund, toward the building that the Lions Club is building. Vote: all ayes.

Communications were gone over.

Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley said that Frank Gates said we are loosing our discount for next year due to claims. This will be reviewed every year.

We received an update on the public record policy.

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