Meeting Minutes

Present were Mr. Bias, Mr. Pooch and Mr. Riesterer.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve the minutes, as presented, from the September 18, 2008 meeting. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to accept the financial report submitted by Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve and sign warrants 8000-8055, that were presented by the Fiscal Officer for payment. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Keith Kreager and Mr. Tony Deamicus from Crystal Rock were at the meeting. Mr. Kreager told the trustees that Matt Ring has been working with the kids in Crystal Rock and there seems to be some improvement there.

Mr. Riesterer told Keith that there may be some programs available to help Matt Ring out.

Keith and Tony asked about the burned house. Chief Keimer said a letter had gone out, and that we will go through the proper process. Chief also mentioned that the hearing was held for the Hensley’s regarding Norwood. Our citation was upheld, but they were given an 80 day extension.

Tony also complained about the Ring’s putting vehicles in the right of way. The trustees explained that Jim Neill had gone down there and told people that things needed to stay out of the right of way. We could possibly create a no parking zone and then the sheriff can ticket and tow vehicles. Tony also mentioned businesses being run in Crystal Rock. He said there is a pallet business and also a body shop. The trustees will inform zoning inspector Tom Johnson of this information.

Mr. Riesterer asked Mr. Deamicus about the salt bin in the Village that we also put salt in. Tony said he would like to have it for the Village use only, since it’s hard to keep track of the salt and he would like to be able to put more in the bin.

Mr. Kenneth Hoy from 3716 Homegardner and Ms Lisa Adelman of 3712 Homegardner were at the meeting with their concern of a drainage problem in their yards. After discussing this with the trustees and Jim Neill it was decided that Jim will do work there and hopefully help them with the issue. This problem is to be addressed with one our future Issue II projects, but that might not be for awhile.

Mr. Hoy and Ms Adelman also voiced their concern about the speed limit on their section of Homegardner. The trustees told them that a few years ago we checked on the speed limit of several roads in the township. The state left their road at 55 mph.

Mr. Les Hall from 4419 SR 269 was at the meeting. He asked the trustees about hearing that we may be getting rid of our dispatchers. The trustees explained that we are negotiating with the City Of Huron to do our dispatching. Mr. Riesterer explained how a 911 call gets dispatched. Our response time will not change from what it is now.

The trustees said they hate to get rid of good employees, but we can save a great deal of money by going with the City of Huron for dispatching and our service will be just as good as it is now or we would not do this. Mr. Hall wanted to know where the savings would go. And the trustees explained that we have several vehicles in the Fire Department that need or will need replacing in the near future. Les also asked about the county wide dispatch system. Mr. Riesterer said we are still interested in it, but it is 2-3 years away. At this point Mr. Deamicus said that he feels we are one of the best departments in response time now.

Chief Keimer gave his report. He said that the upgrades to the computer network is up and running. Also the phones are being done now.

Building repairs were discussed.

Jim Neill gave his road/cemetery report. The trustees and Jim discussed our salt and possibly putting up our own salt bin.

Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to grant Tom Jones his vacation request for 9/18/08. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer attended a meeting with the City of Huron regarding dispatching. Tim also gave a report on the Erie County Township Association meeting. He said that Pete Schade from the Health Dept. wants the township to pick out areas we want help in cleaning up. Zoning for windmills was discussed. There is a group looking at windmills in Erie County.

Mr. Riesterer also gave a report on the Council of Governments.

It was mentioned that the County Commissioners said they will notify townships if they are discussing anything regarding that township.

Mr. Bias gave a report from NTAT 2008 meetings he attended in Washington D.C.

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

The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.