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The Margaretta Township Trustees met in regular session
October 1, 2009 at 7 p.m. Present were Mr. Gary Pooch, Mr. Timothy Riesterer
and Mr. Joe Bias.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve the
minutes from the September 17, 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 submitted by Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley.
Vote: all ayes
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch, to approve and
sign warrants #9045-9090, which were presented for payment by Fiscal
Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes
In attendance at the meeting were Dave Bodi, Keith
Krueger, Tommy Johnson, Marjorie Prieur, David Bodi, Dean Gasser, Mike
Frantz , Chief Keimer, Jim Neill, Pam & Guy Burdue.
Mr. Keith Kreager asked if there were any Rural Water
questions. No one had any. Mr. Krueger thanked the Road Dept for repairing
the catch basin at Crystal Rock & Bayshore. He also mentioned he was
receiving inquiries about the Scheufler house. Tommy Johnson stated that he
has taken several pictures of various lots in that area including Scheufler’s
house, Hensley’s house, trailer and the junk vehicle. Efforts to contact
residents have been made but so far those efforts have gone unreturned.
Tommy further reported that 4711 Maple isn’t bad although it’s boarded
up & he will continue to monitor.
Tommy Johnson gave his zoning report:
The camper and truck packed across from Wilson &
Wahl has been removed and cleaned up. This property is owned by Dr. Glen
Stuckey, of Cleveland
Still working on the property at Wilson & Wahl
6400 Old Railroad – upon investigation, he found the
house to be immaculate
Chief Keimer gave his report:
Tiffin Ave burn is completed with valuable training
achieved for all participating entities
Drug free work force training has been sent in
Dispatch update: October 15th
is the tentative date
Joe mentioned the Lions Halloween Parade is scheduled
for 10/28.
Mr. Riesterer requested an opinion regarding a permit
that was issued for a new house 2 years ago. The house was never built.
Now they would like to proceed with the same floor plan on the same lot.
The permit has expired. The question raised is: can we reissue or do they
have to be charged again? Mr. Pooch had no comment but Mr. Riesterer &
Mr. Bias felt it was ok to just reissue without charging since everything
was the same.
Jim Neill gave his report:
Maple Ave bridge: Per Rock Hammond, Erie County. The
deadline has been extended from 9/25 to 10/25.
Crack sealing is finished for all townships as of
today. Mr. Riesterer asked about status on the Maple Ave. crack
sealing issue, the section where we completed micro-surfacing. Jim
responded that he is going to contact the contractor. Mr. Bias thought
we had a three year warranty. Mr. Pooch asked Jim to check the
allotment for crack sealing issues as well.
East end of Homegardner going well.
Mr. Riesterer asked about status on the west end of
Homegardner Rd. Jim responded that residents have been contacted and
all agree to make payment. Residents will be expected to pay as soon
as materials are delivered. This project will take a few weeks.
Discussion took place regarding the notification to residents prior to
working in their area.
Fall cemetery clean up has started and should be
wrapped up Monday. Dean Gasser asked if it was just flowers and Jim
replied yes.
Jim reported that another urn was reported missing
this week & stated this was the 4th or 5th one. This was an old
large concrete urn.
Fall collection dates have been set for Oct. 24,
Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28.
Cemetery entrance door needs replaced. The current
door is estimated to be 8-9 years old. Jim provided one bid but is
seeking additional bids for the next meeting.
Recycling Update – The County will be pulling the
recycling bins at the beginning of January. Jim will follow up with
Lisa regarding advance notification signs at the recycling center.
Jim would like to have Matt mow again one more time.
Several specific spots were discussed that Jim will address.
Guy & Pam Burdue raised a concern about their
original commitment to pay for a neighbor’s portion of the
Homegardner west end project, since circumstances have changed. The
Twp will speak with the neighbor about paying.
The Trustees asked Jim to order extra materials at
the reduced priced for stock.
Mr. Riesterer moved to purchase concrete pipe for the
Homegardner Rd. project from Independent Concrete Pipe Co. for $2,654.32
which includes delivery. Mr. Pooch seconded the motion. Vote: all ayes
Mr. Pooch moved to purchase plastic pipe $6450.26 from
Wolff Bros. for the Homegardner Rd. project. Mr. Riesterer seconded the
motion. Vote: all ayes
Mr. Riesterer presented information regarding electric
and natural gas aggregation.
Mr. Pooch moved that we support the Erie County
Commissioners placing electric & natural gas aggregation on the ballot
in May 4, 2010. Mr. Riesterer seconded the motion. Vote: all ayes
Mr. Riesterer stated the County Commissioners would like
to be added to our email distribution of agendas and newsletters.
Mr. Riesterer presented an informational booklet from
Erie County Economic Development along with a request for $1000 pledge for
another 3 years.
Mr. Pooch moved the Township continue the annual $1000
pledge for the next 3 years to Erie County Economic Development. Mr.
Riesterer seconded it. Vote: all ayes
The Workers Compensation Update Workshop was noted to be
held on Friday, October 16th, but the Township will not attend this year.
The Erie County Township Association meeting schedule
was discussed with two notes:
Margaretta Township is to host the February meeting,
but since the conference has been moved back to mid-February, we will
host a March meeting instead.
The year- end meeting is at Marconi’s with Huron
Township hosting it on December 10th
Recommendations for zoning changes were discussed.
Mr. Riesterer moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Pooch
seconded it. Vote: all ayes
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
October 8th Zoning Hearing
The Margaretta Township Trustees met on October 8, 2009
at 7 p.m. to hold a public hearing on the proposed amendments to our
zoning book and maps.
Present were Mr. Riesterer, Mr. Pooch and Mr. Bias.
Mr. Bias opened the meeting explaining the process we
have to go through in order to make amendments to our zoning book and
maps.
Residents present were: Larry Winkel, Diane Winkel,
James Winkel, David Bodi, Dennis Grahl, Mark Bodey, Dave Foster, Tracy
Keller, Jeanette Keller, Bob Heim and Joann Braun.
There was much discussion on the proposed changes. Some
of the residents had issues with the map changes and several changes
proposed in the zoning book.
The trustees also brought up several items that they are
not in agreement with.
The trustees made a list of issues in question. They
will meet with the zoning board on Monday night at the regular zoning
meeting to see if these issues can be resolved. The trustees have 20 days
to decide what they want to do with the proposed changes. They hope to be
able to make a decision at their regular meeting on October 15, 2009.
Mr. Pooch moved to adjourn, Mr. Riesterer seconded the
motion. Vote: all ayes.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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