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November 19th, 2009

 


Meeting Minutes

 

 The Margaretta Township Trustees met in regular session on November 19, 2009. Present were Mr. Riesterer and Mr. Pooch.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve the minutes from the November 5, 2009 meeting, as presented by Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley. Vote: all ayes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve and sign warrants 9179-9218, that were presented for payment by the Fiscal Officer. Vote: all ayes.

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

Mr. Tom Johnson gave the trustees his proposal for fee increases for zoning

A wind turbine appeals hearing will be held on Dec. 7, 2009.

The new zoning book is in effect and has been recorded.

Mr. Jim Neill gave his report. He gave a Homegardner Rd up date and a Maple Ave Bridge update.

Tim Riesterer gave a storm water meeting report. He told Jim Neill that they want us to label our storm drains.

The county is closing our recycling center at the end of the year. We will check into the cost to us to keep it opened.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to grant the vacation requests from Tom Jones for November 27, 2009 and for Matt Studer for November 23, 24, 25 & 27. Vote: all ayes.

Chief Keimer gave his report. Tom mentioned that we would need to hire John Schill MD in order for our insurance to cover his malpractice for work he does for us. The trustees said that they would need to check into this.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to approve the following vacation requests:

Mike Jesberger for December 18, 20 & 22, 2009
Tom Johnson for December 21, 23, 25 & 30, 2009
Dean Gasser for November 24, 26, 28 & December 12, 14 & 16 2009
Tom Keimer for his 5 days balance to be used in December.
Vote: all ayes.

Fiscal Officer Mary Ann asked about the $40 that Dean Gasser had given to the township for his appearance at a hearing. The hearing was not held, case was settled out of court therefore he would like us to return the $40. The trustees said to issue Dean Gasser a refund of the $40.

Fiscal Officer, Mary Ann Lindsley mentioned that the Trustees and Fiscal Officer would not be receiving any increase in pay for 2010. Their pay will remain the same as it has been for the last two years.

Mary Ann mentioned that Warwick Communications contacted her and wanted to know if we were going to go with the maintenance agreement with them for our phone system. The trustees looked over the agreement and after a discussion on what would be covered the following motion was made:

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to not go with the maintenance agreement with Warwick Communications. Vote: all ayes.

The appointment for our representative to Northern Ohio Rural Water needs to be made.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to pass Resolution 2009-17 appointing Keith Kreager as our representative to the Board of Directors of Northern Ohio Rural Water from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2013. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bias- absent, Mr. Riesterer –yes and Mr. Pooch- yes.

Keith Kreager was at the meeting. There were no water issues. He mentioned that there are several roads in Crystal Rock that need fixing.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to go into executive session to discuss personnel which involves a health related issue. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bias- absent, Mr. Pooch – yes and Mr. Riesterer – yes.

Mr. Riesterer moved, seconded by Mr. Pooch to return to our regular meeting. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bias- absent, Mr. Pooch – yes and Mr. Riesterer- yes.

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

The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

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