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November 5th, 2009

 


Meeting Minutes

 

 The Margaretta Township Trustees met in regular session on November 5, 2009 at 7 p.m.

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

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to approve the minutes from the October 15, 2009 meeting, as presented by Fiscal Officer Mary Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to accept the financial report. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch, to approve and sign warrants 9127-9178, that were presented for payment by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.

Chief Keimer gave his Fire Report. He said that he will put links on our web site to local businesses. Chief Keimer mentioned that there was a cot accident at the hospital. All involved were ok.

The officers want to have a committee set up to put in place a 5 year plan for equipment replacement. We need to check into replacing a pump in the future.

Chief Keimer said that he hadn’t been able to get in contact with Mr. Scheufler and that we may have to wait until spring to deal with his property issues.

Tom Johnson gave his zoning report. He mentioned possibly looking at our prices for permits. The trustees said that he could put together something for them to look at.

Jim Neill gave his Road/Cemetery Report. There was a discussion on the cost for foundations for veterans. The door at the Cemetery needs to be replaced. Jim had a quote for the door from Churchill Construction for $972.23 and from Cold Creek Custom Windows for $635.00

He mentioned that the trucks went in for inspections and that one needs new springs and a section of exhaust pipe.

Mr. Pooch moved, seconded by Mr. Riesterer to give veterans a 50% discount on foundations. This is to be effective 11/5/2009. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to purchase a door for the Cemetery from Cold Creek Custom Windows for $635.00. Vote: all ayes.

Keith Kreager from Rural Water and Crystal Rock was in attendance. No one had any water question. He mentioned the Scheufler property and was given an update.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to pass Resolution 2009-16 certifying to the County Auditor the amounts associated with the mowing of properties in the township and to place such amounts on tax duplicates. Roll Call Vote: Mr .Riesterer- yes, Mr. Pooch- yes and Mr. Bias – yes.

The trustees discussed our zoning boards and said they would send the current members letters asking if they are interested in staying on the boards.

The new zoning book will be effective November 14, 2009. We will have it recorded some time after that date.

Leaf drop off will be held Saturday.

The county is closing our recycling center effective 12/31/2009.

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

The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.

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