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The Margaretta Township Trustees met in regular session on October 18,
2007. Present were Mr. Bias, Mr. Riesterer and Mr. Pooch.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to approve the minutes from the
October 4, 2007 meeting as presented by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to approve and sign warrants
7044-7068, which were presented by the Fiscal Officer for approval and
payment. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to accept the financial report
presented by Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Ed Kurt from Margaretta Local Schools was at the meeting to speak
about the upcoming renewal of the schools permanent improvement levy. This
levy is on the November 6, 2007 ballot and will expire this year if it is
not renewed. He explained the importance of this levy.
Mr. Tim Schoewe asked the trustees what our procedure is on getting our
minutes on our web site. He said that they are not current. Mr. Riesterer
explained that we were having some technical difficulty with our site. Mr.
Schoewe also had several question regarding our Issue II project on
Homegardner Road. He asked about the additional $20,000 that was approved on
September 6, 2007 for this project. The trustees explained that they decided
to do some tiling on the south side of Homegardner because it was a safety
issue (it was too steep). Mr. Schoewe also wanted to know why in the minutes
of September 6, 2007 it said that the engineer said this additional work
would run $10,000.
Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley explained, after looking over the
minutes, that the $10,000 mentioned in regards to the engineer was for the
engineering cost of the Issue II project, including inspections. This did
not have anything to do with the additional work that was approved to be
done on the project. It is an additional charge for the engineering costs.
Mr. Mike Karniotis from our zoning board was at the meeting in reference
to zoning changes. It appears that any zoning changes that were made since
1992 do not show at the recorders office and it seems were never added to
the zoning book. Trustee, Timothy Riesterer said that after checking on this
issue we found out that even though zoning changes may not have been
recorded at the Erie County Recorders Office, these changes are still
enforceable. Mr. Karniotis wanted to know how we should go about finding any
changes that may have been made. It was decided that since the zoning board
is meeting on November 5, 2007 at 7 p.m. that the Trustees will have a work
session at the same time and we will need to look over the minute books to
find any zoning changes that were made.
Mr. Keith Kreager asked if anyone had any rural water questions. Keith
then wanted to know if Crystal Rock was special and was exempted from
driving rules. He is concerned with 4 wheelers being driven on the roads and
also the fact that the speed limits are not being followed. The people in
attendance said that the same problems exist all over and not just in
Crystal Rock. Even though Maple Ave and Crystal Rock Road are the only
township roads in Crystal Rock, Mr. Riesterer said that the laws are the
same everywhere and for everyone.
Mr. Riesterer mentioned that the final walk through was done for the
Homegardner Road project. There were a couple of minor issues regarding
catch basins, but basically the project was approved.
Mr. Riesterer moved to pass resolution 2007-20 ordering that State Route
4, within Margaretta Township be designated as portions of State Roads which
restricts the use of truck engine braking. Mr. Bias seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pooch- aye, Mr. Riesterer – aye and Mr. Bias- aye.
Ms Linda Morales wanted to know about the reports that we were doing a
new resolution today regarding junk vehicles. The trustees said that nothing
was being done now, but that we do have a code in place that we are
following for the present time.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to go into executive session,
with the Trustees, Mike Conrad, Fire Chief and the Fiscal Officer regarding
a legal issue. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bias –yes, Mr. Riesterer- yes and Mr.
Pooch- yes.
Mr. Bias moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to return to regular session.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bias- yes, Mr. Riesterer- yes and Mr. Pooch- yes.
Chief Keimer gave his report. He gave an update on 301 Crystal Rock Road
and also had a list of other properties that we have taken action on.
Chief mentioned that he and Jim Neill had completed the supervisor
training for our drug free work place.
Chief Keimer mentioned that we have a lot of applications in for part
time dispatcher and that he feels that he and Kathy Biecheler should do the
first round of interviews and bring the top 10 to the trustees.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to change Michael Jesberger’s
full time hire date from 10/13/2007 to 10/18/2007. Vote: all ayes.
Chief Keimer and the ambulance committee gave a report to the Trustees on
what they have found and what they would like to purchase.
Mr. Tom Johnson gave a zoning report. There was some discussion on the
junk vehicles. He also mentioned that there is nothing new on the State Rt.
6 house.
Mr. Jim Neill gave his report for the road and cemetery departments. He
asked about our fall clean up and when we may want to have it. After a brief
discussion with the Trustees, it was decided to hold our Fall Cleanup on
November 3, November 10 and November 17, 2007 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on each
of these days.
The recycling center was discussed and we have several pictures of the
mess it has been in, due to the container not being emptied. Our road
department has to clean up the mess when it is not emptied. Mr. Riesterer
said that we will check into this.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to grant Matt Studer his
vacation request for October 29, 2007. Vote: all ayes.
Mr. Bias mentioned that our Park Board is trying to get a grant.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to pay the 911 fees of
$3025.62. Vote: all ayes.
Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley mentioned that she has been in contact
with the Clerk of Court office to see about getting the money release in the
David Price case. They said they will get back to her on this.
The Erie County Health Department will be having a flu clinic in our
township building on November 1, 2007 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Mary Ann mentioned that we still have a balance owing at Allied Waste.
They say that they will not give us any additional credit on our account.
The trustees said to get the balance paid off and to discontinue service at
the end of October. Also they said that Allied Waste should then remove the
container. We plan to terminate our contracts with them when they expire.
Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Bias to adjourn. Vote: all ayes.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:57 p.m.
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