RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held October 2, 2008.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES LOUIS AMICANGELO, DANIEL HODGE, AND KEVIN GRAY AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS. ALSO PRESENT WERE:
Les Durstine Jerry Knox
Blake Meier Terry Kline
Stan Orr
Mr. Kevin Gray called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
The minutes of the September 4, 2008 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Louis Amicangelo with Mr. Kevin Gray concurring.
Mr. Terry Kline introduced himself as a candidate running for Wayne County Commissioner. Mr. Kline asked if there are any pressing needs or issues that the Board felt needed addressed. The Board informed Mr. Kline that they felt there should be better communication from the Wayne County Commissioners Office.
Mr. Blake Meier presented the Road and Bridge report. The Board discussed the possible need for a crossover culvert on Fountain Nook Road. Mr. Meier informed that Board that there had been no crossover culvert on Fountain Nook Road since 1985. After discussion the Board allowed Mr. Troyer to put in his access without a culvert and if there is an issue then the Board would put in a crossover culvert.
Mr. Meier informed the Board that they would be starting on the Eastwood Allotment drive culvert project on October 6, 2008. Mr. Hodge informed Mr. Meier that Mr. Terry West with the Wayne County Sewer Department would like to have a drive culvert installed at the sewer plant and approved paying for the service.
Mr. Meier informed the Board that the brakes had been repaired on the old dump truck.
Mr. Meier informed the Board that if would be approximately $1,000.00 to have the V plow sandblasted and painted. The Board decided to not do anything to the V plow.
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Mr. Meier informed the Board that the Village of Apple Creek had ordered 50 ton of salt. Mr. Meier further informed the Board that he had found out the Township could tag onto the salt order that ODOT places. In order to participate the Township must contact ODOT before April. Mr. Meier informed the Board that through ODOT the price per ton would be $49.00 compared to the approximate $74.00 per ton the Township was currently purchasing salt for.
Mr. Meier asked if the Board wanted to order any salt now. After discussion the Board approved to order 100 ton of salt from Morton Salt now.
Mr. Meier informed the Board that the rear seal on the driveshaft of the 02 dump truck was leaking and needed fixed.
Mr. Gray instructed Mr. Meier and Mr. Knox to dress up where the gas line was put in at Meadowview Lane.
Mr. Jerry Knox presented the Buildings and Grounds report. Mr. Knox informed the Board that there was brush that needed to be cleaned up at ACDC. The Board approved renting a chipper to do the clean up.
Mr. Knox informed the Board that Viking Hall has shingles blown off from the windstorm. Mr. Gray stated that he would get an estimate on repairing the damage.
Mr. Gray informed the Board that Mr. Ed Suttle was working on a price for putting an overhang on the Township Garage.
Mr. Knox was instructed to winterize the concession/restroom building at East Union Park.
Mr. Knox informed the Board that the new lock was installed and working well on the Fire Station door.
Mr. Gray informed the Board that the Waynedale High School Baseball team requested the use of the rehab building at ACDC for fall and winter inside practice. The Board approved the use as long as they can go without heat.
Mr. Gray informed the Board that Wooster Hospital would like to purchase three coolers from ACDC. After discussion the Board agreed to let them look at the coolers and put a value on them before any decision is made.
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Mr. Knox informed the Board that on October 11th and 12th the Wayne County Farm Tour would use the ACDC exit from the Wayne County Fire Academy.
Mr. Gray informed the Board that there was still no further information regarding the fuel management system.
Discussion was held regarding the Miller residence on McQuaid road. The Board agreed to visit them on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 9 am.
Discussion was held regarding the 30A and Cardinal Street intersection. Mr. Amicangelo stated the he would get AEP out and see what they will do as far as putting in a light.
Mr. Gray informed the Board that the next JEDD meeting was scheduled for Thursday October 30, 2008 at 6:30 pm at the Fire Station.
The Board discussed the service of Mr. Al Schrader. After discussion the Board decided to inform Mr. Schrader that they would request his services when needed.
The Board recended their motion to approve the Northeast Ohio Gas permit that was approved at the September 4th meeting because the area was not in East Union Township’s jurisdiction.
Mr. Gray informed the Board that he had left a message for Dominion requesting a map before their permit could be approved.
Discussion was held regarding medical insurance for 2009. The Board has a week to decide which plans they will offer to Township employees.
Mr. Hodge informed the Board that the Ohio Public Works hearing was scheduled for October 20, 2008 at 11:00 am.
Fire Chief, Les Durstine reported 17 squad, 1 mutual aid, and 14 fire runs totaling 236.50 volunteer hours for September 2008 with an additional 58 training hours for September 2008.
A motion to approve squad supplies of $62.68 and fire supplies of approximately $683.00 was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Kevin Gray concurring.
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The Board approved sick leave for Mr. Jerry Knox and vacation leave for Mr. Blake Meier.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the Star Ohio Annual Report.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the Morton Salt quote.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the emails from Ms. Katherine Gallagher regarding Eby Road and the Miller Residence on McQuaid Road.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the October Grassroots Clipping.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the OTARMA update.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with information from Mr. Al Schrader on HB30 information, zoning information, JEDD change information, and line and partition fence information.
The Fiscal Officer informed the Board of the Perry Troyer estate settlement for $36,111.20.
A motion to approve resolution 13-2008 to amend permanent appropriations within the Fire Fund as follows was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo.
From: TO:
2111-220-370-0002 $50.00 2111-220-314-0000 $50.00
Payment to another political subdivision Tax collection fees
Wayne County
To cover county auditors fees.
It was seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
A roll call vote was taken:
Louis Amicangelo YES
Daniel Hodge YES
Kevin Gray YES
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The Fiscal Officer asked for approval of receipts totaling $287,276.97 warrants 3882-3935 totaling $49,187.93, payments to the County Auditor of $1,019.96 for total expenditures of $50,207.89. 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, November 6, 2008 at 8 PM at the East Union Township Fire Station.
A motion to adjourn at 9:06 PM was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Kevin Gray concurring.