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The special meeting of the Danbury Township Board of Trustees held August 16, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. was called to order by President Ms. Dianne M. Rozak, with Ms. Rozak, Mr. Charles B. Scott and Mr. David M. Hirt in attendance. Also, present Fiscal Officer -Shelley Seamon.
Visitors in attendance were, John Sherry, Janice Leist, Beverly Kopanski, Lucille Walker, Catherine Hadley of the Sandusky Register, Henry Kihlken, Anne Schmidt, Lisa Bruno, Bill Fannin, Jeff Bumbera, and Jodi Kopanski.
The purpose of the meeting was to accept Rhonda Botti Sowers resignation as Zoning Inspector and discuss hiring arrangements.
Ms. Rozak read the resignation letter submitted by Danbury Township Zoning Inspector, Rhonda Botti Sowers. Ms. Sowers advises that she will be retiring from Danbury Township effective August 31, 2011.
Mr. Hirt moved and Mr. Scott seconded to accept the retirement of Rhonda Botti Sowers from the position of Zoning Inspector effective August 31, 2011. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes, Mr. Scott-yes, Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Ms Rozak reported that she prepared a draft job description for the zoning inspector position and asked that the trustees review the draft. Discussion regarding this matter will resume at the next regular.
The trustees discussed that Walter Wehenkel was interested in serving as an interim zoning inspector on a part-time basis. Ms. Rozak advised that Mr. Wehenkel was available to work 6 hours a week (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm on Thursdays) and requested he be a part-time employee at an hourly rate of $25.00. The trustees also discussed if Deb Biro would be interested in being bonded to write permits as well as Mr. Wehenkel in an effort to serve the community better. The trustees decided that Ms. Rozak was speaking to Ms. Biro regarding if she was interest in writing permits. Ms. Rozak will inform Ms. Seamon of Ms. Biro decision and inform Ms. Seamon who should be bonded. The trustees also discussed that the hours of operations for the zoning office.
Ms. Rozak read the draft zoning inspector advertisement. The trustees discussed the ad was very lengthy and Ms. Seamon asked what the cost would be for such ad Mr. Hirt suggested that the first sentence of each paragraph be used for the ad.
As result of Mr. Hirt’s suggestion, a lengthy discussion occurred amongst the trustees and visitors in attendance regarding were the ad should be placed, the rate of pay the zoning inspector would received, and if the position was full-time and warranted benefits.
Ms. Rozak moved and Mr. Scott seconded to utilize Walter Wehenkel as interim zoning inspector at an hourly rate of $25.00 as a part-time employee and have Mr. Wehenkel bonded.
Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes, Mr. Scott-yes, Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Ms. Rozak moved and Mr. Hirt seconded to place the ad for the zoning inspector in the following newspapers, the Sandusky Register, the News Herald, the Beacon and the Peninsula News. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes, Mr. Scott-yes, Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Ms. Seamon advised that Ms. Sowers was an alternate member for the Regional Planning Commission and asked if a new person would need to be appointed. Ms. Rozak responded that this would be discussed at the next regular meeting.
Ms. Rozak moved and Mr. Scott seconded to adjourn at 7: 45 p.m., being there was no further business. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes, Mr. Scott-yes, Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
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 fiscalofficer@danburytownship.com to make arrangements for record review or purchase.
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