RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held December 30, 2011.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES LOUIS AMICANGELO AND KEVIN GRAY AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS. ALSO PRESENT WERE:
Les Durstine Jerry Knox
Blake Meier
Mr. Kevin Gray called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m.
The minutes of the December 1, 2011 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Louis Amicangelo and seconded by Mr. Kevin Gray.
Mr. Blake Meier presented the Road and Bridge report. Mr. Meier informed the Board that he had ordered some reflective sign overlay’s for approximately $200.00 to be used for the signs we currently have.
Mr. Meier informed the Board that the earliest his surgery would be is January 29, 2012. Mr. Meier further informed the Board that he was going to try some other options before agreeing to have surgery.
Mr. Gray informed Mr. Meier that he needed to get the new catch basin installed at the Hardman’s.
Mr. Meier informed the Board that the backhoe had the new edge installed.
Mr. Meier informed the Board that he was still working on the sign spreadsheet.
The Board discussed the sign reflectivity maintenance program presented by Mr. Meier. After discussion the Board decided to wait to implement the program until Mr. Hodge could be in attendance.
Mr. Jerry Knox presented the Buildings and Grounds report. Mr. Knox presented quotes for a backflow to be installed at the Township Garage as follows:
Apple Creek Plumbing $503.44
Swartzentruber Plumbing & Heating $964.00
MW Robertson $964.00
The Board discussed the backflow situation. After discussion Mr. Knox was instructed to have Andy with the Village of Apple Creek come and check out the backflow pressure at the Township Garage.
Fire Chief Durstine presented the 2012 contract between the Township and the Fire Association to be signed by the Trustees.
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Chief Durstine informed the Board that new batteries had been installed in 108 for approximately $311.00.
Chief Durstine informed the Board that he was going to take the old port-a-tank liners to Kansas Road Tarp Shop to be redone for use in other areas of the fire service.
Discussion was held regarding the LeRue Street ditch. Mr. Gray informed the Board that the County Engineer had said the Township needed to contact the Wayne County Commissioners regarding this issue.
The Board discussed the letter from the Wayne County Prosecutor regarding the OTARMA recommendations. After discussion Mr. Amicangelo stated he would contact them again requesting forms for the recommendations which were what he had initially requested.
Mr. Kevin Gray informed the Board that the OTA Winter Convention preregistration needed to be done soon if anyone was planning on attending.
Prices from Lowe & Young were presented by Mr. Gray on behalf of Mr. Hodge to replace the mower and tractor as follows:
New Holland Tractor list $50,000.00 sales price $38,000.00
Mower list $15,000.00 sales price $11,500.00
Selling price less all trades for $29,500.00
After discussion this decision was tabled.
Mr. Louis Amicangelo made a motion to have Chief Les Durstine serve as fire prevention officer for 2012 for $600.00. Mr. Kevin Gray seconded the motion.
The Board approved sick leave for Mr. Blake Meier on December 2nd, 7th, and 19th.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the Wayne County Commissioners letter regarding dispatch service fees to be increased in 2013 to approximately $9,730.36 per year up from the $2,762.24 that was paid in 2011.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the November Wayne County Health Department minutes.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the December Grassroots Clipping.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the OTARMA update.
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The Fiscal Officer informed the Board that they had received a refund from OTARMA for $1,600.97 as an anniversary discount on property and liability insurance.
A motion to approve medical insurance rates for 2012 of $6,905.88 and dental insurance rates for 2012 of $590.88 per month for total monthly insurance premiums of $7,496.76 was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo and seconded by Mr. Kevin Gray.
A motion to approve the 2012 cancer insurance rate of $348.00 was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo and seconded by Mr. Kevin Gray,
A motion to approve the two year contract with the City of Orrville was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo and seconded by Mr. Kevin Gray.
The Board approved to not request a hearing regarding the liquor license for Jakes Restaurant.
A motion to approve to renew the domain name for the Township website for one year for $35.00 was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo and seconded by Mr. Kevin Gray.
A motion to approve resolution 14-2011 to amend appropriations within a fund was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo as follows:
GENERAL FUND
From 1000-760-740-0000 $748.00 To 1000-110-221-0000 $348.00
Machinery, Equipment & Furniture Medical Insurance
1000-110-222-0000 $400.00
Life Insurance
Total $748.00
To cover 2012 Cancer and Life Insurance Premiums.
ROAD AND BRIDGE
From 2031-760-740-0000 $50.00 To 2031-330-352-0000 $50.00
Machinery, Equipment & Furniture Water & Sewer
Total $50.00
To cover the December water and sewer payment to the Village of Apple Creek
It was seconded by Mr. Kevin Gray
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A roll call vote was taken:
Louis Amicangelo YES
Kevin Gray YES
The Fiscal Officer asked for approval of receipts totaling $14,955.99 and warrants 5624-5664 totaling $21,858.55 plus tax voucher $1,497.38 for total expenditures of $23,355.93, along with financial reports submitted. A motion was made to approve as submitted by Mr. Louis Amicangelo and seconded by Mr. Kevin Gray.
The organizational meeting will be Thursday, January 13, 2012 at 3:30 PM at the East Union Township Fire Station.
A motion to adjourn at 4:15 PM was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo and seconded by Mr. Kevin Gray.