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The regular meeting of the Danbury Township Board of Trustees held February 13, 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, Jim Dress, Larry White, Chris Timko-Grate, Margaret Lenthe, Donna Schoonmaker, Randy Riedmaier, Bob Bratton, Linda Hartlaub, David Gast, George Klaehn, John P. Deneau, Zach Tokar, Nick MacGillivray, Ron Chapman, Curt Laubner, Bill Hirt and Mike Meisler.
Approve Minutes
Minutes of the January 23 regular meeting were approved as submitted.
Correspondence
The following correspondence was received:
Notice from Time-Warner Cable of channel changes that will be occuring in March.
Thank you note from Larry Fletcher, director of the Ottawa County Visitor’s Bureau.
Thank you note to the Police Department from Janet & Bob Strauss thanking them for their asistance when their 94 year old mother suffered a heart attack last month.
Thank you from James Proffitt to Chief Meisler thanking him for assistance provided in rescuing his dog after she plunged from ice into open water in East Harbor.
An e-mail from John Sherry expressing dismay over reading a newspaper article that newly elected fiscal officer, Debra Griffin, was recently cited for driving intoxicated.
Larry White Website Concern
Ms. Rozak read a lengthy letter submitted by Larry White re-stating his position that Trustee Dave Hirt has misrepresented himself as a Vietnam Veteran. Mr. White believes that while Mr. Hirt may have served during the Vietnam war he does not believe that Mr. Hirt qualifies as a veteran since he was not engaged in combat in Vietnam. He also chastised the Board for including this allegedly false information on the township’s website on the “Elected Officials” page. Mr. White was present to support his claims.
Ms. Rozak said she contacted the U.S. Veteran’s Affairs office to discuss Mr. White’s complaint with them. She also discussed it with the county Veteran’s Affairs office. She advised both offices that Mr. Hirt served on a nuclear submarine off the coast of Vietnam and was advised by both agencies that this service qualified him as a Vietnam veteran. Ms. Rozak also reported this information is further substantiated by a US Court of Appeals landmark decision which ruled that “service in the Republic of Vietnam as including service in the waters offshore, or service in other locations.”
Mr. White met with Mr. Hirt following the business portion of the meeting to view his service papers and medals and was satisfied that Mr. Hirt is a Vietnam veteran.
Meadowbrook
Committee Meeting
Ms. Rozak reported the next meeting of the Meadowbrook committee will be February 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Township Hall.
Community Foundation Grant
The Board agreed to make application for a Community Foundation Grant. Ms. Rozak will prepare the application.
ODNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves
Trustees received a report from Debbie Woischke of the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves following review of their Natural Heritage maps and files for the Meadowbrook Marsh non-motorized loop trail project.
Phase I Archaeological Survey
The Board received a proposal and cost estimate from Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. of Berlin Hts., Ohio for a Phase I Archaeological Survey of the proposed Meadowbrook Marsh Asphalt Trail project. Trustees will review the proposal before making a final decision.
House Disposal
Trustees are accepting sealed bids for demolition of the former Todd house on the Meadowbrook property. Quotes must be received by February 15, 2008.
Due to the fact there has been some interest expressed for moving and restoring the house, the Board agreed to publish a notice that offers will be accepted by the Board from anyone interested in making an offer to move the house from the property. Ms. Rozak will prepare the advertisement for publication in the Peninsula News.
Donation to Humane Society
Ms. Rozak moved to donate $500.00 to the Humane Society of Ottawa County. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Report on OTA Winter Conference
Mr. Hirt and Mr. Englebeck gave a brief report on the Ohio Township Association winter conference. Both attended the session on Public Records. All four township elected officials have now received the required public records training.
Donation to Marine Patrol
Chief Deputy Randy Riedmaier of the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department, Marine Patrol, was present to give a detailed report of last year’s activity as well as request a donation to assist in funding this service.
Mr. Hirt moved to contribute $6,000 to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Dept. Marine Patrol with payment to be made from the General Fund. Second by Ms. Rozak. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Discussion on Ohio Capital Asset Financing Program
Ms. Rozak presented information on the Ohio Capital Asset Financing Program. Trustees agreed they would like to find out if this program could be used for construction of a new administrative complex. Ms. Rozak will contact a representative of the program to schedule a presentation.
Siren Maintenance Agreement
Mr. Hirt moved to renew the Federal siren maintenance agreement with Transcore for five sirens at an annual cost of $679.00 per siren for the period March 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
2008 Appropriations Resolution
Mr. Hirt moved the adoption of the following Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Danbury Township, in Ottawa County, Ohio that to provide for the current expenses and other expenditures of said Board of Trustees, during the fiscal year, ending December 31, 2008, the following sums be and the same are hereby set aside and appropriated for the several purposes for which expenditures are to be made for and during said fiscal year as follows, viz:
GENERAL FUND $ 1,332,623.20
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE TAX $ 71,353.13
GASOLINE TAX 312,517.38
ROAD & BRIDGE 661,474.82
CEMETERY 45,159.09
POLICE DISTRICT 964,514.12
FIRE DISTRICT 155,808.22
ZONING 30,271.80
FIRE LEVY 323,662.95
EMS LEVY 112,151.33
DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT 2,019.17
ENFORCEMENT & EDUCATION (DUI) 9,029.02
TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $ 2,687,961.03
TOTAL ALL FUNDS $ 4,020,584.23
Ms. Rozak seconded the resolution and the roll being called upon its adoption the vote resulted as follows: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Approve Purchase of Police Cruisers
Mr. Englebeck moved to purchase two 2008 Ford Crown Vic police cruisers from Statewide Ford through the State Cooperative Purchasing program at a cost of $20,053.00 each. Second by Mr. Hirt. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Approve January Financial Report
Ms. Rozak moved to approve the January financial report as submitted by the Fiscal Officer. Second by Mr. Englebeck. 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 $72,290.75, 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.
32375 John L. Belcher January 12-25 salary 1045.19
32376 Daniel J. Bergman January 12-25 salary 1099.96
32377 Deborah K. Burley-Biro January 12-25 salary 566.76
32378 J. Charles Cunningham January 12-25 salary 1447.26
32379 James E. Dress January 12-25 salary 1107.14
32380 John C. Englebeck February Trustee's salary 779.14
32381 Jared E. Griffith January 12-25 salary 1238.04
32382 David M. Hirt February Trustee's salary 794.14
32383 Mark A. Meisler January 12-25 salary 1497.10
32384 Michael S. Meisler January 12-25 salary 1628.41
32385 David M. Molter, Jr. January 12-25 salary 1438.98
32386 Dianne M. Rozak February Trustee's salary 848.11
32387 Rhonda Botti Sowers February Fiscal Officer salary 1321.54
32388 Rhonda Botti Sowers January 12-25 salary 1138.94
32389 Roland V. Stucky II January 12-25 salary 1242.28
32390 Brandon L. Taylor January 12-25 salary 1216.37
32391 Brett A. Waldron January 12-25 salary 1085.41
32392 State Disbursement Child support withholding 71.88
32393 OCSPC Child support withholding 141.23
32394 Bureau of Workers' Comp Workers' comp premium 18721.32
32395 The Collaborative, Inc. Meadowbrook Master Plan 3750.00
32396 Newspaper Network Classified Ad 50.44
32397 Gall's, Inc. Misc. supplies 162.92
32398 OCSE Water 44.10
32399 West Publishing Zoning newsletter 168.00
32400 First Communications Long distance service 7.44
32401 Allied Waste Trash pick-up 33.03
32402 Culligan Bottled water 33.50
32403 Wright's Electric Trench for street light at Deer Run 1550.00
32404 Anthem Life Life insurance 481.47
32405 Bell Heating Repairs to furnace 163.50
32406 Anthem BC/BS Health Insurance 15107.33
32407 Lowe's Misc. supplies 120.56
32408 Cintas Corp. Uniform supplies 77.55
32409 The Peninsula News Classified & legal advertising 62.50
32410 Lakeland Auto Misc. supplies 320.55
32411 Ottawa Co. Treasurer Taxes 5611.93
32412 Gordon Lumber Co. Misc. supplies 66.54
32413 Staples Credit Office supplies 248.45
32414 Ohio Edison Street lights 522.17
32415 Ohio Edison Sirens 78.65
32416 Firelands Med. Ctr. DOT consortium testing 123.00
32417 Midway, Inc. Repairs to Sterling 170.76
32418 Port Clinton Ford Repairs to cruiser 578.56
32419 FanMark, Inc. Repairs to vehicles 171.90
32420 Superior Uniform Uniform supplies 91.75
32421 pcCoM Technologies Annual support & maintenance fee 399.00
32422 Ottawa Co. Drug Task Force Donation 2000.00
32423 Momar, Inc. Misc. supplies 109.23
32424 ODNR Meadowbrook survey 100.00
32425 Dianne M. Rozak Reimburse for postage 34.11
32426 Roland V. Stucky II Reimburse mileage for training 106.70
32427 John C. Englebeck Reimburse conference expenses 613.39
32428 David M. Hirt Reimburse conference expenses 702.52
Approve Payment to Bill's Implement
Ms. Rozak moved to approve payment of check no. 32429 to Bill's Implement in the amount of $5.00 for UPS fee. 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. 32430 to Luckey Farmers, Inc. in the amount of $4,462.49 for gas and diesel. Second by Mr. Hirt. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried. Mr. Englebeck abstained.
Road Salt Shortage
Mr. Dress reported the supply of road salt at Sandusky has been depleted. His crew will be applying salt sparingly until such time as more salt can be obtained.
Police Policy
Trustees have all reviewed the Police Department policies prepared by Chief Meisler. Several corrections were recommended and the Board asked that the Chief have the draft reviewed by the County Prosecutor before final action is taken to adopt the policy.
Police Report
Annual police report was submitted for 2007.
Operation Stonegarden
Chief Meisler reported his department has been allocated an additional 35 hours of funding under the Operation Stonegarden. The hours must be used by April 1, 2008. The Board authorized the Chief to utilize this grant funding.
Annual Fire & EMS Contract Meeting
Trustees will meet with representatives of the Lakeside and Marblehead Fire Departments as well as officials of the Village of Marblehead at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27, 2008 for the annual meeting to review terms of the Fire and EMS contracts.
Zoning Report
Zoning reports were submitted listing a total of 10 permits issued during the month of January and 4 permits for the month of February to date.
Comments/Concerns
Linda Hartlaub, candidate for Ottawa County Commissioner was present to introduce herself to the Board.
Mr. Hirt acknowledged members of Boy Scout Troop 331 who were in attendance at the meeting: Zach Tokar, John Deneau, George Klaehn, Nicholas MacGillivray and David Gast as well as their leaders, Curt Laubner and Ron Chapman.
Executive Session
Ms. Rozak moved to go into executive session at 8:05 p.m. to discuss land acquisition. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Ms. Rozak reconvened the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
Authorize Purchase of Property from Henry Kihlken, et al
Ms. Rozak moved to purchase approximately 4 acres, subject to verification by survey, from Henry Kihlken, et al at a price of $12,000.00 per acre. Survey and closing costs to be paid by the township. 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 9:00 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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