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Special meeting of the Danbury Township Board of Trustees held April 2, 2008 was called to order at noon by the President Dianne M. Rozak with Ms. Rozak, Mr. David M. Hirt and Mr. John C. Englebeck in attendance.
Purpose of the meeting was to declare a vacancy in the office of the Fiscal Officer and appoint a replacement.
Visitors at the meeting were John Starcher, Pat Englebeck, William Hirt Sr., Rita Mahler, Tony Novak, Nancy Kristensen, Lisa Bruno, Richard Kracer, Eileen Forester, Tony Sedlak, Kristina Horn and Tom Henderson.
Ms. Rozak read a letter dated March 27, 2008 submitted by Ms. Debra Griffin who tendered her resignation as Fiscal Officer for personal and professional reasons. The resignation was verified by a personal telephone call to Ms. Griffin by Mr. Hirt on March 31, 2008.
Ms. Rozak requested a motion to declare a vacancy in the office of Fiscal Officer.
Mr. Hirt moved to declare the vacancy. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote taken: Mr. Hirt: yes; Mr. Englebeck: yes; Ms. Rozak: yes. All yes, motion carried.
Ms. Rozak requested a motion to appoint a replacement to fill the vacancy of Fiscal Officer until a successor is elected and qualified.
Mr. Hirt moved to appoint Rhonda Botti Sowers to fill the vacancy until a successor is elected and qualified. Second by Ms. Rozak. Vote taken: Mr. Hirt: yes; Mr. Englebeck: yes; Ms. Rozak: yes. All yes, motion carried.
Motion to adjourn by Mr. Englebeck at 12:07 p.m.
Visitor comments were accepted after adjournment. Ms. Kristensen recommended the board accept applications for the position. The board stated in accordance with ORC 503.24 it is the trustees’ responsibility to appoint a replacement for the vacancy and that Mrs. Botti Sowers was qualified to perform the duties. Ms. Rozak stated the board has a township to run, payroll to be made and bills to be paid and suggested anyone interested in the position should begin attending township meetings and plan to be on the ballot for the November 2009 election. Mr. Kracer stated the trustees were elected to make these kinds of decisions and that the comments made in the meeting were sour grapes.
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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