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The regular meeting of the Danbury Township Board of Trustees held May 28, 2008 was called to order by the President, Ms. Dianne M. Rozak with Ms. Rozak, Mr. David M. Hirt and Mr. John C. Englebeck in attendance.
Visitors at the meeting were: Ted Kaznoch, Tony Novak, Rita Mahler, Jim Dress and Mike Meisler.
Approve Minutes
Minutes of the May 14, 2008 regular meeting, May 18, 2008 special meeting at 2:00 p.m. May 23, 2008 special meeting at noon and May 23, 2008 special meeting at 6:30 p.m. were all approved as submitted.
Correspondence
The following correspondence was received:
A letter from Joe Corso, local property owner and artist who offered to donate a painting of the Meadowbrook area to be raffled as a fundraiser. Trustees were very appreciative of the offer but noted the township cannot hold fundraisers. Trustees will talk to the Lion’s Club about his offer.
Request from the Ottawa County Historical Society to the Board to advertise in the program booklet for the two annual special events at the Keepers House. The Trustees and Fiscal Officer agreed to participate as in the past and will share the cost for this advertisement. It will not be paid by township funds.
A letter from State Senator Mark Wagoner seeking support for Senate Joint Resolution 7 which would continue the successful “Clean Ohio” program for another 10 years. Among the projects which have been created as a result of Clean Ohio funding is the Meadowbrook Marsh Preserve. The Board will prepare a resolution for consideration at the next meeting.
A survey from the Quilter Sign Shop seeking input regarding the sign recently ordered from them by the township.
An e-mail from Marilyn Harshman, president of the Knob Hill Property Owners' Association asking that a representative of the township meet with them to discuss traffic safety concerns at the proposed entrance to the Meadowbrook Preserve which is across from the entrance to their subdivision. Ms. Rozak responded to Ms. Harshman’s correspondence by advising her that County Engineer Dave Brunkhorst had visited the site prior to any decisions being made and felt there was not a safety concern regarding ingress and egress from that location. She did, however, agree to forward Ms. Harshman’s e-mail to Mr. Brunkhorst.
Demolition of House on Meadowbrook Property
Ms. Rozak reported that the Todd house has been razed and clean-up of the debris is currently being completed.
Request to purchase LED Stop Sign through ODOT contract
Chief Meisler submitted information regarding the LED stop sign available through ODOT purchasing contract #078-08 at a cost of $1200.00 plus an additional $100.00 for the post and support. This cost does not include shipping.
Ms. Rozak moved to participate in ODOT contract #078-08 for purchase of a 36”
L.E.D. enhanced stop sign from Traffic and Parking Control Company, Inc. (Tapco) at a cost of $1300.00 plus freight. Second by Mr. Hirt. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Mr. Hirt will send a letter to ODOT requesting permission to purchase under their contract #078-08.
Nuisance Complaint
Trustees received a complaint from A.J. Rusch regarding property located at 239 Spring Crest Dr. The Board agreed to view the property prior to taking any additional action.
Lighthouse Oval Parking Complaint
Trustees were advised of a verbal complaint from a property owner in Lighthouse Oval concerning parking along the roadway. The complainant wanted no parking signs posted. Trustees received a similar complaint several years ago and, after investigating the requirements for establishing parking regulations on township roads, decided against adopting any parking rules.
In further discussion, Road Supt. Jim Dress asked the Board what liability there might be if a snowplow, for example, damages a vehicle parked along the roadway of a township road. Trustees will seek an answer to this question from the County Prosecutor.
Sign Cemetery Deed
Trustees signed a cemetery deed to David Morehead for grave 5 in Lot 104 of the 2nd addition to Sackett Cemetery.
Approve Payment of Bills
After examining the following bills in the amount of $84,153.48, Mr. Englebeck moved that they be accepted and warrants for the various amounts be drawn. Second by Mr. Hirt. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
32701 John L. Belcher May 3-16 salary 917.97
32702 Daniel J. Bergman May 3-16 salary 1099.96
32703 Deborah K. Burley-Biro May 3-16 salary 434.00
32704 J. Charles Cunningham May 3-16 salary 1306.85
32705 James E. Dress May 3-16 salary 1051.78
32706 Marion E. Grate May 3-16 salary 758.98
32707 Jared E. Griffith May 3-16 salary 1034.73
32708 Mark A. Meisler May 3-16 salary 1253.27
32709 Michael S. Meisler May 3-16 salary 1440.87
32710 David M. Molter, Jr. May 3-16 salary 1840.53
32711 Rhonda Botti Sowers May 3-16 salary 1138.94
32712 Roland V. Stucky II May 3-16 salary 1149.46
32713 Brandon L. Taylor May 3-16 salary 1177.42
32714 Brett A. Waldron May 3-16 salary 989.45
32715 State Disbursement Child support withholding 71.88
32716 OCSPC Child support withholding 141.23
32717 Staples Misc. supplies 312.92
32718 FSI Disposal Trash pick-up 14.00
32719 MT Business Technologies Copier maintenance 771.38
32720 VSP Medical-vision 203.25
32721 West Publishing ORC 99.50
32722 Ohio Edison Hall service, lights, pump, sirens 434.85
32723 Marina del Isle Zoning training 337.46
32724 WalMart Misc. supplies 309.65
32725 OPOTA Training – Taylor 50.00
32726 OPOTA Host OPOTA Training 1200.00
32727 Quilter Sign Shop Meadowbrook grant sign 1960.00
32728 Momar, Inc. Misc. supplies 188.34
32729 VOID VOID VOID
32730 Bergman Orchards Annuals, shrubs 418.40
32731 Lafarge Stone for parks 230.71
32732 Green Guard First aid supplies 117.74
32733 Garner/Northern Portable toilets 144.00
32734 Verizon Phone service 295.34
32735 Anthem BC/BS Medical/Hospitalization 15730.65
32736 Verizon Wireless Cellular phones 264.42
32737 Ottawa Co. Recorder Record zoning affidavit 28.00
32738 John Kosa Excavating Demolition – initial payment 5500.00
32739 Statewide Ford 2008 police cruisers 39206.00
32740 Stamps Stamps 210.00
32741 Bergman Orchards Annuals, perennials, shrubs 319.55
Indian Burial Site Dedication at Cove on the Bay
Ms. Rozak gave a brief account of the impressive ceremony conducted earlier in the day by Chief Leaford Bearskin and other members of the Wyandot Nation at the Cove on the Bay subdivision where a burial site was dedicated to preserve the Indian remains discovered during development of the property.
Police Report
Police report was submitted listing a total of 378 incidents handled during the month of April.
Batting Cage
Mr. Hirt reported receiving another request for a batting cage to be constructed near the ball fields behind the township hall. Following discussion, the Board again agreed to not have a batting cage citing concerns over the amount of space it would require as well as concerns over scheduling and overseeing its use.
Zoning Report
Zoning report was submitted listing a total of 17 permits for the month of May to date.
Compensation of Alternate BZA and DZC members
Based on the presumption that Board of Zoning Appeals and Zoning Commission alternate members need to prepare by reviewing applications and visiting properties prior to hearings the same as regular Board members Ms. Rozak moved to reimburse alternates who attend hearings, regardless of whether they are required to vote, $12.00 per hearing the same as regular members. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Comments/Concerns
Ted Kaznoch asked about a recent statement by Ms. Rozak quoted in a local newspaper saying that Johnson’s Island residents could annex back into the township to get water. He said they wanted to be annexed to Marblehead and now they have to live with it.
Ms. Rozak explained that she wasn’t instructing the residents to “de-annex” but merely
saying there are a number of options to consider while looking at ways to provide public water to the island.
Mr. Hirt also pointed out that the township has no say in whether the island gets annexed or not since the ultimate decision is made by the county commissioners.
Executive Session
Ms. Rozak moved to go into executive session at 7:52 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 8:42 p.m.
Set Special Meeting
Trustees set a special meeting for June 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of an executive session to consider appointment of personnel.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at: 8:45 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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