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The regular meeting of the Danbury Township Board of Trustees held June 11, 2008 was called to order by the President, Ms. Dianne M. Rozak with Ms. Rozak, Mr. John C. Englebeck and Mr. David M. Hirt in attendance.
Visitors at the meeting were: Ted Kaznoch, Chris Grate, Tony Novak, Jim Dress and Mike Meisler.
Approve Minutes
Minutes of the May 28, 2008 regular meeting and June 3, 2008 special meeting were approved as submitted.
Correspondence
The following correspondence was received:
Notice from Time Warner Cable of programmer agreements that are set to expire. Notification is required by law even though the majority of the agreements will be renewed without any disruption in service.
Grant Approval
Trustees received notification from the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources that they have been awarded a $50,000.00 Coastal Management Assistance Grant to fund the Meadowbrook Marsh Public Access Trail and Boardwalk. The township’s match will be $53,000.00.
Authorize Archaeological Survey
Ms. Rozak reminded the Board that one requirement of the Coastal Management grant was to have a Phase 1 archeological survey of the property as recommended by the Ohio Historical Society.
Ms. Rozak moved to authorize a Phase I archaeological survey of Meadowbrook by Cultural Resource Analysts of Berlin Heights at a cost of $5,425.00. Second by Mr. Hirt. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Authorization to purchase LED Stop Sign through ODOT contract
The Board received written authorization from ODOT to purchase an LED stop sign through ODOT contract #078-08. Mr. Hirt will take care of ordering the equipment.
A Resolution of Support for The Clean Ohio Fund (SJR 7)
Ms. Rozak moved adoption of the following resolution:
Whereas: The Danbury Township Board of Trustees believes it is necessary to continue The Clean Ohio Fund program; and
Whereas: The Board has been the recipient of Clean Ohio Funds, without which the purchase of public recreational property would never have been possible; and
Whereas: The Board agrees the Clean Ohio Fund will benefit all residents of the State of Ohio;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Danbury Township Board of Trustees is in unanimous support of passage of the Clean Ohio Fund.
Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Nuisance Complaints
Spring Crest Dr.
After viewing property located at 239 Spring Crest Dr., Trustees determined nothing they saw met the criteria of a nuisance as described in the Board’s resolution. Mr. Hirt agreed to contact A. J. Rusch, the complainant, to advise him of the decision.
Marblewood
On January 9 Barbara McCall, a resident of the Marblewood subdivision, was in attendance at the Board’s meeting to ask if anything can be done to have the vacant lots adjacent to her property mowed this year. She was advised to contact the Board if it becomes a problem this year. Ms. Rozak reported she received a recent call from Ms. McCall and as a result sent letters to James and Joan Holt and Mary Jo Shortridge, asking that they mow their lots. Ms. Rozak said she received a call from Mr. Holt who will get his mowed soon. She had not yet heard from Mrs. Shortridge.
Knob Hill Association concerns over Meadowbrook Entrance
Following an e-mail the Board received from Marilyn Harshman, president of the Knob Hill Property Owners’ Association regarding concerns about the proposed entrance to the Meadowbrook Preserve, Ms. Rozak contacted County Engineer Dave Brunkhorst. Mr. Brunkhorst responded with an e-mail stating he has made several trips to the site. He agreed that visibility from the Knob Hill side of Bayshore Road is restricted by a number of factors and will install a “Hidden Drive” sign to supplement the existing curve and reduced speed signs. He added that adequate sight distance exists on the opposite side of Bayshore Road where the proposed township park entrance will be and feels it will not create any substantial additional hazard. Mr. Brunkhorst said his office will monitor the area closely for the first couple years to see if any changes need to be made.
Request to Transfer Liquor Permits
Trustees had no objections regarding a request to transfer C1 and C2 liquor permits from Channel Grove Marina, Inc. to Browns CGM, Ltd. doing business as Channel Grove Marina.
Nuisance Complaint
Mistic Bay Blvd.
The Board received a nuisance complaint filed by Wilma J. Hastings regarding the condition of a construction site at 5655 Mistic Bay Blvd. In a letter submitted with the complaint Ms. Hastings said the construction has been on-going for the past 3˝ years and her concerns are more with the contractor than the property owner.
Trustees will try to contact the contractor regarding this complaint.
Approve May Financial Report
Mr. Englebeck moved to approve the May financial report. Second by Mr. Hirt. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Approve Payment of Bills
After examining the following bills in the amount of $236,682.76, Mr. Hirt moved that they be accepted and warrants for the various amounts be drawn. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
32742 John L. Belcher May 17-30 salary 1154.13
32743 Daniel J. Bergman May 17-30 salary 1099.96
32744 Deborah K. Burley-Biro May 17-30 salary 414.15
32745 J. Charles Cunningham May 17-30 salary 1633.83
32746 James E. Dress May 17-30 salary 1052.41
32747 John C. Englebeck June Trustee salary 779.15
32748 Marion E. Grate May 17-30 salary 738.12
32749 Jared E. Griffith May 17-30 salary 1046.37
32750 David M. Hirt June Trustee salary 794.15
32751 Mark A. Meisler May 17-30 salary 1613.33
32752 Michael S. Meisler May 17-30 salary 2095.40
32753 Dianne M. Rozak June Trustee salary 848.12
32754 Rhonda Botti Sowers June Fiscal Officer salary 1321.53
32755 Rhonda Botti Sowers May 17-30 salary 1138.94
32756 Roland V. Stucky II May 17-30 salary 1149.46
32757 Brandon L. Taylor May 17-30 salary 1366.71
32758 Brett A. Waldron May 17-30 salary 990.37
32759 State Disbursement Child support withholding 71.88
32760 OCSPC Child support withholding 141.23
32761 Sanitary Engineer Water 23.18
32762 Anthem Life Life insurance 481.47
32763 Culligan Bottled water 47.00
32764 Guth Laboratories Datamaster supplies 27.78
32765 Vance's Ammunition 193.16
32766 Firelands Reg. Med. Center DOT screens 98.00
32767 First Communications Long distance 13.66
32768 Garner Sanitation Portable toilets 214.00
32769 D.R. Ebel Equip new cruisers 1238.54
32770 Momar, Inc. Misc. supplies 428.95
32771 Bergman Orchards Straw 45.00
32772 Winzer Corp. Misc. supplies 129.91
32773 Cintas Corp. Uniform supplies 62.04
32774 Port Clinton Ford Repairs to cruisers 1111.86
32775 Cleveland Communications Supplies 114.06
32776 Lowe's Misc. supplies 260.86
32777 Ohio Edison Street lighting 530.05
32778 FanMark, Inc. Repairs to cruiser 155.95
32779 JVS Garage Door Repair garage door 185.80
32780 Barnes Nursery Garden supplies 742.95
32781 ABCO Fire Protection Fire extinguisher maintenance 378.82
32782 Lafarge Stone for park 250.48
32783 LVFD First half Fire & EMS contract payment 105250.00
32784 Village of Marblehead First half Fire & EMS contract payment 105250.00
Approve Payment to Bill's Implement
Ms. Rozak moved to approve payment of check no. 32785 to Bill's Implement in the amount of $1,314.60 for repairs and supplies. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried. Mr. Hirt abstained.
Approve Payment to Luckey Farmers
Ms. Rozak moved to approve payment of check no. 32786 to Luckey Farmers, Inc. in the amount of $4,225.92 for gas and grass seed. Second by Mr. Hirt. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried. Mr. Englebeck abstained.
Zoning Report
Zoning reports were submitted listing a total of 24 permits issued during the month of May and 6 permits for the month of June to date.
BZA Hearing
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 on application #075-08 by Robert and Carol Richardson requesting an area variance to allow a rear yard setback of 22 feet for the purpose of constructing decks on an existing dwelling at 2050 S. Sauger in the “R-3” High Density Residential district.
Comments/Concerns
Ted Kaznoch agreed with the concerns expressed by the Knob Hill property owners that the location of the proposed entrance for the Meadowbrook Preserve is in a bad sight location.
Ms. Rozak said the County Engineer was consulted before any decision was made about an entrance. He visited the location and determined there is not a sight problem. The board will provide a turn lane at the entrance for westbound traffic.
Mr. Englebeck added that there is a sight problem from Knob Hill Dr. because it is on the inside of the curve but there is clear visibility from the township’s property on the opposite side of Bayshore Rd.
Chris Grate asked about the status of purchasing new mowers. Ms. Rozak said the Board is waiting for Ferris to renew it’s contract through the state’s cooperative purchasing program since this is the mower preferred by the township’s maintenance department.
Executive Session
Ms. Rozak moved to go into executive session at 7:36 p.m. to discuss appointment of personnel. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Ms. Rozak reconvened the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Appoint Bradford LaMarca Police Patrolman
Mr. Hirt moved to appoint Bradford K. LaMarca, effective June 27, 2008, to fill the full-time police patrolman position vacated by David Molter at a starting rate of $17.00 per hour. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Appoint Joshua Young Police Patrolman
Ms. Rozak moved to appoint Joshua P. Young, effective July 1, 2008, as a full-time police patrolman following the retirement of Patrolman Roland Stucky at a starting rate of $17.00 per hour. Second by Mr. Hirt. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at: 8:03 p.m.
The only official public record of Danbury Township is the paper file(s) located at Danbury Township Hall. The official approved copy of township minutes including attachments and references is available for review or purchase. Contact the Township Fiscal Officer at (419) 732-3039 or via e-mail danbury.twp@cros.net to make arrangements for record review or purchase.
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