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The minutes of the meeting held October 6, 2011.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES LOUIS AMICANGELO, DANIEL HODGE, AND KEVIN GRAY AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS. ALSO PRESENT WERE:
Les Durstine Jerry Knox
Blake Meier Charles Hardman
Mr. Kevin Gray called the meeting to order at 7:58 p.m.
The minutes of the September 1, 2011 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Louis Amicangelo and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Kevin Gray concurring.
Mr. Charles Hardman introduced himself and informed the Board that he is running for Sherriff. Mr. Hardman stated that he felt leadership is very important and that he has been working in the Sherriff’s Office for many years. Mr. Hardman stated he has a handle on what is going on in the Sherriff’s Office and that he is endorsed by the Republican Party.
Mr. Daniel Hodge asked Mr. Hardman about the coming changes in the dispatch services for the County. Mr. Hardman informed the Board that it will cost approximately $500,000 to upgrade to the next generation of 911 wireless services. Mr. Hardman further informed the Board that a lot of the money received to date has gone into infrastructure and not personnel. Mr. Hardman stated that all of the money received from the Township’s is used for equipment not personnel.
Mr. Kevin Gray asked Mr. Hardman what his thoughts were on the work release program. Mr. Hardman informed the Board that he doesn’t have a problem with the program depending on the circumstances.
Fire Chief, Les Durstine reported 17 squad and 6 fire runs totaling 104.00 volunteer hours for September 2011 with an additional 82 training hours for September 2011.
Chief Durstine informed the Board that on October 12, 2011 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm the Wayne County Health Department would be administrating flu shots at the fire station.
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Chief Durstine informed the Board that the relief valve on 101 was repaired.
Chief Durstine informed the Board that Ms. Misty White the Wellness Nurse would be administrating flu shots at the fire station for Township, Village and County workers on October 21, 2011 from 7:00 – 10:00 am.
Chief Durstine informed the Board that the Fire Department Haystack Dinner and Auction will be Friday, November 4, 2011.
Chief Durstine informed the Board that the Fire Department Christmas Banquet will be Saturday November 19, 2011 at Jakes.
Mr. Blake Meier presented the Road and Bridge report. Mr. Meier informed the Board that the salt was in and the cinder shed was full.
Mr. Meier informed the Board that he had to buy a new hose for the mow trim mower for approximately $254.00. It was approved.
Mr. Meier informed the Board that the ditch mowing was almost done.
The Board approved Tuesday, October 11, 2011 as a day off for Mr. Meier.
Mr. Meier informed the Board that Ely Road work was complete and the grass was growing.
Mr. Meier informed the Board that the pillar at Fountain Nook Cemetery was back up.
Mr. Kevin Gary presented Mr. Meier with some sign assessment websites to look at and to come up with ideas on how to implement and complete the required recommendations.
Mr. Kevin Gray informed Mr. Meier that the stand pipe on Arnold Road was not correct and that he wants a list of all stand pipes and catch basins in the Township from Mr. Meier. Mr. Gray further presented a form to be used to document them being checked and if any maintenance was performed.
Mr. Kevin Gray informed Mr. Meier that the backhoe looks excellent, very nice and clean and that he wants the grader cleaned up before the weather gets bad.
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Mr. Meier informed the Board that Mr. Jerry Knox’s truck has an oil leak. Mr.
Gray informed Mr. Knox to check it out and let him know if it needed to get service.
Mr. Jerry Knox presented the Buildings and Grounds report. Mr. Knox informed the Board that the berm mowing is done and that he plans to mow one more time this season.
Mr. Knox informed the Board that he would be doing some mowing at the ACDC property this week.
Mr. Louis Amicangelo informed Mr. Knox that the water valve at the back of the station needs to get fixed to stop the leaking.
Mr. Knox informed the Board that the generator was serviced and running well.
Discussion was held regarding the repair of the bleachers at the Dildine Field. After discussion Mr. Knox was instructed to take off the top two sections of the bleachers.
Mr. Knox informed the Board that the restroom concession building was winterized.
Mr. Knox informed the Board that there was a showing of the ACDC property earlier today.
Discussion was held regarding the OTARMA recommendation to increase coverage on three trucks. After discussion a motion to increase the coverage on three trucks was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Kevin Gray concurring.
Discussion was held regarding the Spidell Funeral Home request to get the remains of the indigent person. After discussion Mr. Daniel Hodge stated he will check with Spidell to see if they have some sort of vault the Township could use.
Mr. Louis Amicangelo informed the Board that he had been contacted by Mr. Todd Roberts with the State Highway Patrol requesting the use of the ACDC property for practice. Mr. Kevin Gray stated he felt we should charge a minimal fee of $150.00 for the use of the facility. Mr. Louis Amicangelo stated he was not sure we should charge them for the use because they are another Government Agency.
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A motion to charge $150.00 for the use of the ACDC property for practice to be made payable to the JEDD was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Kevin Gray with Mr. Louis Amicangelo concurring.
Chief Les Durstine requested the use of the Dildine Field lights during that Haystack Dinner and Auction. The Board approved the use of the ball field lights during the auction.
The Board approved sick leave for Mr. Blake Meier on September 7th, 9th 16th 23rd, and 26th.
The Board approved sick leave for Mr. Jerry Knox on September 19th.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the OTARMA Proxy Statement to be signed.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the OTARMA update.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the October Grassroots Clipping.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the Free Flow Power information.
A motion to approve resolution 08-2011 to amend permanent appropriations within the Fire Fund as follows was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo.
From: TO:
2111-760-740-0000 $ 400.00 2111-220-314-0000 $ 400.00
Machinery, Equipment & Furniture Tax Collection Fees
To cover Wayne County Auditor’s tax collection 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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A motion to approve resolution 09-2011 to amend permanent appropriations within the General Fund as follows was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo.
From: TO:
1000-760-740-0000 $ 2,000.00 1000-110-381-0000 $ 1,000.00
Machinery, Equipment & Furniture Property Insurance Premium
1000-110-382-0000 $ 1,000.00
Liability Insurance Premium
To cover Property and Liability Insurance Premiums.
It was seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
A roll call vote was taken:
Louis Amicangelo YES
Daniel Hodge YES
Kevin Gray YES
The Fiscal Officer asked for approval of receipts totaling $222,250.44 warrants 5510-5556 totaling $83,062.34, payments of the tax voucher and the County Auditor of $16,451.63 for total expenditures of $99,513.97. 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 3, 2011 at 8 PM at the East Union Township Fire Station.
A motion to adjourn at 9:35 PM was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Kevin Gray concurring.