RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held June 5, 2008.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES LOUIS AMICANGELO, DANIEL HODGE, AND KEVIN GRAY AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS. ALSO PRESENT WERE:
Les Durstine Charles Hardman
Jerry Knox Blake Meier
Karl Kanel
Mr. Kevin Gray called the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m.
The minutes of the May 6, 2008 special meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Louis Amicangelo with Mr. Kevin Gray concurring.
Mr. Charles Hardman presented the Wayne County Sheriff’s Annual Report. Mr. Hardman informed the Board that the number of registered sex offenders was up and that residents could check on the internet to see the recent list of offenders. Mr. Hardman further informed the Board that the number of concealed weapons permits had also increased. Mr. Hardman stated that they currently house approximately 110 inmates in the Wayne County Jail, and there could possibly be an open house held in December. Mr. Hardman informed the Board that of the crimes investigated approximately 11% of the crimes were within East Union Township.
Mr. Karl Kanel the zoning inspector from West Salem addressed the Board requesting a copy of the letter the Board had sent Mr. McClintock for request of an inspection on a suspected dwelling that was a health hazard. The Board stated they would forward a copy of the letter to Mr. Kanel’s office.
Fire Chief, Les Durstine reported 17 squad, 4 fire runs, and 1 mutual aid totaling 119.00 volunteer hours for May 2008 with and additional 65 training hours for May 2008.
Chief Durstine informed the Board that 50’ of hose had been burned during a fire and needed replaced. The Board approved the replacement of the fire hose.
Chief Durstine informed the Board that 102 had a glitch in its computer system and that Supthen has been working on the problem, under warranty.
Chief Durstine informed the Board that it was time for the annual Scott pack check and also hydro testing of the Scott pack’s.
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Chief Durstine requested to purchase the used 2001 Life Pack 12 that Wooster City Fire Department had for sale for $3,000.00. After discussion a motion to purchase the 2001 Life Pack 12 for $3,000.00 was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Louis Amicangelo with Mr. Kevin Gray concurring.
Chief Durstine presented the Board with preliminary new squad information from the FDIC show. Chief Durstine informed the Board that they would want to purchase a new squad before 2010 due to new engine regulations that would raise the price by $10,000.00 to $20,000.00. The Board stated that it would give the new squad some thought and possibly check out any possible grants available.
Mr. Blake Meier presented the Road and Bridge report. Mr. Meier asked the Board if Bechtel Road should be chip and sealed now or wait and see how it would fair with the work done on it. The Board approved the chip and sealing of Bechtel Road.
Mr. Meier informed the Board that all the township roads were ready for chip and sealing.
Mr. Meier informed the Board that the pipe to enclose Secrest Road was coming.
Mr. Louis Amicangelo informed the Board that the Wayne County Prosecutor informed the Board they could bill for the Eastwood Allotment culvert project with the stipulations outlined.
Mr. Jerry Knox presented the Buildings and Grounds report. Mr. Knox informed the Board that he had completed the first round of ditch mowing and went for a second time of weed eating around the bridges.
Mr. Knox informed the Board that he had gotten all the round of spraying completed.
Discussion was held regarding the water pressure booster pump for the restroom concession building. A motion to install a 20 gallon pressure booster at the restroom concession building by Fetzer plumbing not to exceed $1,300.00 to resend the motion previous for the 10 gallon booster pump was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Kevin Gray concurring.
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The Board discussed the fuel management system. The Board decided to meet with a registered engineer on June 6, 2008 at 4:00 pm to further discuss the system.
The Fiscal Officer was instructed to put out a bid for the purchase of a dump truck with bids to be received at the July 3, 2008 meeting.
Mr. Gray informed the Board that the Lion’s Club park upgrades were on hold for now until the Club could decide if they wanted to continue.
Discussion was held regarding the Miller residence on McQuaid Road. The Board approved unanioumously to proceed with the process of having the residence condemned.
Mr. Kevin Gray informed the Board that the next JEDD meeting would be June 27, 2008 at 7:30 pm the East Union Township Fire Station.
Mr. Knox was instructed to meet with Mr. Brian Gwinn on June 6, 2008 at the ACDC property to show interested parties the property.
The Board approved sending a letter to Mr. Creed Parsons about the Koskie property.
Discussion was held regarding Eby Road. The Board approved sending a letter from Katherine Gallagher from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office to the Wayne County Engineer stating that the road is not up to standard.
Mr. Kevin Gray informed the Board of a possible indigent situation within the Township.
Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board that the need to review what needs to be done to preserve our paved roads needed addressed.
The Board discussed Barnard Road paving and decided to have Lytle Construction look at the issues on Barnard Road.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the Wayne County Health Department’s newsletter.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the information from Mr. Alfred Schrader regarding the Port Authority.
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The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the new Wayne County Subdivision regulation amendments.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the May Grassroots Clipping.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the North East Ohio Planning and Zoning workshop information.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the Village of Apple Creek water report.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the National Lime and Stone price changes.
A motion to approve resolution 08-2008 to amend permanent appropriations within a fund as follows was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo
FROM: TO:
1000-110-311-0000 $1,222.00 1000-110-230-0000 $1,222.00
Accounting & Legal Fees Worker’s Compensation
To cover service fee for worker’s compensation.
It was seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
A roll call vote was taken:
Louis Amicangelo YES
Kevin Gray YES
Daniel Hodge YES
A motion to approve resolution 09-2008 to enter into the DAS Cooperative Purchasing Program was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Louis Amicangelo.
A roll call vote was taken:
Louis Amicangelo YES
Kevin Gray YES
Daniel Hodge YES
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the preliminary 2009 budget information. The Fiscal Officer instructed the Board to look at the General Fund and the Road and Bridge Fund due to potential deficits in those funds.
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The Fiscal Officer informed the Board that the Budget Hearing with the Wayne County Budget Commission was scheduled for Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 11:30 am.
The East Union Township Board will hold a public Budget Hearing for the 2008 Budget on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 8:00 pm at the East Union Fire Station 3400 S. Apple Creek Road.
The Fiscal Officer asked for approval of receipts totaling $29,157.95 and warrants 3706-3747 totaling $34,047.95 and direct payments to the County Auditor for $546.40 for total expenditures of $34,594.35. Bank reconciliation and financial reports as submitted. A motion was made to approve as submitted by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Louis Amicangelo with Mr. Kevin Gray concurring.
The next regular meeting will be Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 8 PM at the East Union Township Fire Station. This will also be the 2009 Budget Hearing for the Public.
A motion to adjourn at 9:40 PM was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Kevin Gray concurring.