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The regular meeting of the Danbury Township Board of Trustees held May 14, 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, Jim Dress, Chris Timko-Grate, John Rhyner, Tony Novak, Bill Hirt, Joe Hutman, Bruce Libey and Mike Meisler.
Approve Minutes
Minutes of the April 23, 2008 regular meeting were corrected to reflect that Mr. Englebeck was not in attendance and then approved as corrected.
Correspondence
The following correspondence was sent:
Annual letter to marina owners, boat transportation services and boating-related companies requesting that from May through September no boat hauling occur from noon on Fridays through 7:00 p.m. on Sundays on the major roads (SR 163, SR 269 North and South and Bayshore Road).
A formal request to County Engineer Dave Brunkhorst seeking permission to place an LED stop sign at the intersection of Danbury North and Bayshore Roads with the cost of the sign and related maintenance to be absorbed by Danbury Township.
The following correspondence was received:
Thank you from Dianne Martin Mortensen, Executive Coordinator of the Ottawa County Senior Resources for the donation of a copier to the Danbury Senior Center.
Letter from the Ohio Historical Society recommending that the Meadowbrook projects currently under consideration for grant funding be included in an archaeological survey if they are eventually funded.
Letter from Ottawa County Engineer Dave Brunkhorst advising that the Township Cooperative Financial Assistance Program administered by his office is being reduced for the remainder of 2008. Commitments made by his office prior to May 7, 2008 will be honored. Danbury Township had no projects pending under this program.
Copy of the annual report of activity from the Ottawa County Commissioners.
Sign at Meadowbrook
Ms. Rozak said the Board needs to determine a location for the Public Works acknowledgement sign at Meadowbrook. Following discussion the Board agreed to wait until the barn, house and dumpsters are removed from the property before making a final decision.
Demolition of House on Meadowbrook Property
Ms. Rozak reported that Gayla Taylor has encountered problems in trying to remove the house from the Meadowbrook property and will be unable to meet the deadline for having it moved.
The Board agreed to proceed with the quote from John Kosa Excavating to have the house demolished. Ms. Rozak will contact Mr. Kosa to verify the quote accepted three months ago is still valid and if so authorize a $5500.00 initial payment.
Resolution of Support for OSS Solid Waste District Grant Funding
Ms. Rozak moved adoption of the following:
Whereas: The Danbury Township Board of Trustees believes it is necessary to
continue to seek grants for the benefit of its public parks; and
Whereas: The Board has been presented with an opportunity to enhance the
Meadowbrook Nature Preserve with a recycled material sign; and
Whereas: The Board wishes to apply for funding through the OSS Solid Waste District Competitive Funding Grant Program;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Danbury Township Board of Trustees is in unanimous support of seeking this grant funding to further its goal of improving
Township park properties for the benefit of the public.
Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
LED Stop Sign
Trustees received a letter from County Engineer Dave Brunkhorst authorizing the township to purchase, erect and maintain an LED stop sign at the intersection of Danbury North and Bayshore Roads.
Mr. Englebeck asked if there have been as many accidents at that intersection since the county put up additional signs there several years ago. Chief Meisler said there has only been one that he knows of.
Mr. Hirt added that he still favors installing an LED sign at that intersection.
Chief Meisler will obtain purchase information for the next meeting.
Information Regarding Construction of Township Hall
Trustees received correspondence from County Prosecutor Mark Mulligan containing several Ohio Revised Code references which would allow the construction of a new town hall/township building without submission of the issue to the electorate. The Board will study the information before taking any further action.
Lodging Excise (Hotel/Motel) Tax
The Board received notice that the Ottawa County Commissioners adopted the revised Ottawa County Lodging Excise Tax Code of Regulations effective May 6, 2008. This action will reduce the township's percentage from 331/3% to 1% of the revenue collected within the township.
Police Training
Chief Meisler gave a report on a recent training session his department hosted at Marina del Isle. A total of 43 law enforcement officers attended the training entitled "Developing a Winning Attitude". The Chief was enthusiastic about this event and hopes to sponsor additional trainings in the future.
Resignation of David Molter
Trustees accepted with regret the resignation of David M. Molter, Jr. from the Danbury Township Police Department effective May 16, 2008. Mr. Molter is leaving to accept a position with the Perrysburg Township Police Department.
Ms. Rozak moved to declare a vacancy in the Police Department. Second by Mr. Hirt. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Motion to participate in County Engineer's 2008 Paving Program
Mr. Hirt moved to participate in the County Engineer’s road paving program for 2008. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Road Paving Estimates for Danbury North Road and Kirk Road
Trustees reviewed estimates prepared by the County Engineer's office for paving projects on Danbury North and Kirk Roads. The Kirk Road estimate is for cold mix surfacing. Two estimates were received for Danbury North Road, one for cold mix and the other for hot mix surfacing. The Danbury North estimate also includes the construction of a T-turn around at the end of the road. Ms. Rozak explained it is the County Engineer's responsibility to obtain an easement from the property owner for the turn around but added that one of the Trustees should meet with Mr. Bauman to show him the proposed location first.
Ms. Rozak moved to surface Kirk Road with cold mix excluding the chip and seal at a cost of 25,829.51 and to surface Danbury North Road with cold mix excluding the chip and seal and approving a T turn around at a total cost of $44,344.42. Approval of the turn around is based on the County Engineer's ability to obtain an easement from Mr. Bauman. Second by Mr. Hirt. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
2008 Road Striping Program
Ms. Rozak moved to participate in the County Engineer’s road striping program for 2008 and authorize the striping of center line only on Meter and Channel Grove Roads and center and edge lines on Buck Rd., Englebeck Rd., Erie Beach Rd., Hartshorn Rd., Marblewood, North Shore Blvd., Quarry Rd. and Lightner Rd. with ½ of the cost for Lightner Rd. to be shared with Portage Township. Second by Mr. Hirt. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Stop Sign Installation for New Subdivisions
Trustees received a letter from the County Engineer advising of a new policy regarding the installation of stop signs in new subdivisions which intersect with township roads. This policy applies to subdivisions created after January 8, 2008 and provides for reimbursement to the township of costs associated with erecting these signs
Request for Reimbursement of Fire District Levy Funds
Ms. Rozak read a letter from Johnson’s Island property owner Joseph Hutman requesting a refund of all Danbury Township Fire District levy money paid by Island property owners from 1995 until the time the island was annexed into the Village of Marblehead in January of 1999. Mr. Hutman stated the purpose of the levy was to pay the cost of installing fire hydrants along the regional water lines and noted that no hydrants were ever installed on Johnson’s Island. (copy of letter attached).
Ms. Rozak also read an opinion from the County Prosecutor in response to Mr. Hutman’s letter. The Prosecutor’s conclusion was that there should be no tax refund. (copy of letter attached).
Mr. Hutman said he disagrees with the Prosecutor's opinion but thanked the Board for reading his letter.
Zoning Training
Mr. Hirt moved to authorize a Board of Zoning Appeals training session at Marina del Isle beginning at 5:30 p.m. May 21, 2008. Second by Mr. Hirt. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Approve April Financial Reports
Mr. Englebeck moved to approve the April financial reports as submitted by the Fiscal Officer. 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 $65,418.30, Ms. Rozak 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.
32630 John L. Belcher April 5-18 salary 917.97
32631 Daniel J. Bergman April 5-18 salary 1096.89
32632 Deborah K. Burley-Biro April 5-18 salary 319.91
32633 J. Charles Cunningham April 5-18 salary 1346.98
32634 James E. Dress April 5-18 salary 1055.58
32635 Marion Grate April 5-18 salary 690.14
32636 Jared E. Griffith April 5-18 salary 1024.02
32637 Mark A. Meisler April 5-18 salary 1279.95
32638 Michael S. Meisler April 5-18 salary 1696.60
32639 David M. Molter, Jr. April 5-18 salary 1180.21
32640 Rhonda Botti Sowers April 5-18 salary 1138.94
32641 Roland V. Stucky II April 5-18 salary 1219.08
32642 Brandon L. Taylor April 5-18 salary 1244.24
32643 Brett A. Waldron April 5-18 salary 988.53
32644 State Disbursement Child support withholding 71.88
32645 OCSPC Child support withholding 141.23
32646 John L. Belcher April 19-May 2 salary 953.40
32647 Daniel J. Bergman April 19-May 2 salary 1099.96
32648 Deborah K. Burley-Biro April 19-May 2 salary 507.80
32649 J. Charles Cunningham April 19-May 2 salary 1195.91
32650 James E. Dress April 19-May 2 salary 1051.78
32651 John C. Englebeck May Trustee's salary 779.14
32652 Marion E. Grate April 19-May 2 salary 733.95
32653 Jared E. Griffith April 19-May 2 salary 1024.94
32654 David M. Hirt May Trustee's salary 794.14
32655 Mark A. Meisler April 19-May 2 salary 1346.62
32656 Michael S. Meisler April 19-May 2 salary 1498.75
32657 David M. Molter, Jr. April 19-May 2 salary 1193.92
32658 Dianne M. Rozak May Trustee's salary 848.11
32659 Rhonda Botti Sowers May Fiscal Officer's salary 1321.54
32660 Rhonda Botti Sowers April 19-May 2 salary 1138.94
32661 Roland V. Stucky II April 19-May 2 salary 1149.46
32662 Brandon L. Taylor April 19-May 2 salary 1050.57
32663 Brett A. Waldron April 19-May 2 salary 988.53
32664 State Disbursement Child support withholding 71.88
32665 OCSPC Child support withholding 141.23
32666 Commerce Paper Copy paper 142.50
32667 Ohio Edison Street lighting 529.54
32668 Sandusky Register Classified ad 79.24
32669 Beacon Police officer ad 27.50
32670 The Peninsula News Classified ad 32.25
32671 Newspaper Network Classified/internet ad 253.14
32672 Cintas Corp. Uniforms 77.55
32673 Lowe's Misc. supplies 107.81
32674 Barnes Nursery Biodegradable leaf bags 480.00
32675 Fremont Fence Gate 141.30
32676 American Legion Post 555 Memorial Day Expenses 100.00
32677 OCSE Water 21.00
32678 Cyclone Services Dumpster – barn demolition 470.00
32679 Cyclone Services Township clean-up 5157.65
32680 Ohio Edison Sirens 77.40
32681 Garner/Northern Portable toilets 372.00
32682 ORPC 5 zoning books 50.00
32683 Lafarge Stone for Lakepoint Park 273.54
32684 D.R. Ebel Lightbars 3198.00
32685 Culligan Bottled water 46.50
32686 Port Clinton Ford Mercury Repairs to cruiser 494.26
32687 Danbury Hardware Misc. supplies 7.30
32688 Winzer Corp. Misc. supplies 77.05
32689 First Communications Long distance service 16.28
32690 Sirchie Supplies 60.07
32691 FanMark, Inc. Tire repair 60.90
32692 Marina del Isle Training expenses 692.30
32693 Sunoco II Car wash coupons 140.00
32694 Rakich & Rakich, Inc. Uniform supplies 1178.00
32695 Chief Supplies 454.63
32696 Anthem Life Insurance Life insurance 481.47
32697 Anthem BC/BS Medical/hospitalization 15730.65
32698 VOID VOID VOID
32670 Brandon Taylor Reimburse mileage for training 85.75
Approve Payment to Luckey Farmers
Mr. Hirt moved to approve payment of check no. 32699 to Luckey Farmers, Inc. in the amount of $3,346.58 for gas and diesel. Second by Ms. Rozak. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried. Mr. Englebeck abstained.
Zoning Report
Zoning report was submitted listing a total of 22 permits issued during the month of April and 5 permits for the month of May to date.
Comments/Concerns
There were no comments or concerns of visitors.
Executive Session
Ms. Rozak moved to go into executive session at 8:10 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 8:50 p.m.
Set Special Meetings
Trustees set special meetings for May 18 at 2:00 p.m. and May 23 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the open position on the Police Department.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at: 8:53 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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