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The regular meeting of the Danbury Township Board of Trustees held January 23, 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, Ann Duez, Larry Fletcher, Jim Dress, Chris Timko-Grate, Loretta Grentzer, Margaret Lenthe, Donna Schoonmaker and Mike Meisler.
Approve Minutes
Minutes of the January 9 regular meeting were approved as submitted.
Correspondence
The following correspondence was received:
Copy of letter from the Ottawa County Commissioners to the Ohio Housing Finance Agency in support of the OHFA Home ownership Development Project proposed by Tim Burns of MC Ltd. Construction Services for Wilderness Dr. in Perryview Estates.
Request for a donation from the Humane Society of Ottawa County. Trustees will check to see what amount they have contributed in the past and will discuss this at the next regular meeting.
Leaf Collection
Following recent requests to allow leaf collection in conjunction with the township’s brush recycling, Ms. Rozak presented information she received from Barnes Nursery. She said the township could act as a transfer station, collecting leaves either loose or in bio-degradable bags which would then be picked up by Barnes and taken to their licensed composting facility. There would be no cost for disposal but there would be a transportation fee of $150 per truck.
Trustees agreed this is a service they would like to investigate. Mr. Hirt commented that the Board has been unsuccessful trying to work out an arrangement of this type with Bio-Fill. The Board will discuss this issue again in February to decide whether to offer this service on a trial basis this spring.
2008 Clean-Up Dates
Trustees set the weeks of April 14-18; July 21-25; and October 6-10 for the 2008 clean-up weeks.
Annual Road Tour
Trustees and Road Supt. will meet with a representative from the County Engineer’s Office for the annual road tour at 8:30 a.m. March 4.
Ohio Historical Society
Regarding a recommendation from the Ohio Historical Society that the Meadowbrook project area be surveyed to identify any historic sites, Ms. Rozak advised she has contacted one of the consultants to request a quote for doing this type of work.
Visitor’s Bureau and Hotel/Motel Tax
Larry Fletcher, Director and Ann Duez, President of the Ottawa County Visitor’s Bureau were present to discuss the function of the Bureau and the potential for reducing the local share of the Hotel/Motel (Bed) Tax. The Visitor’s Bureau is funded by this tax. Local governments such as townships receive a portion of the tax collected.
Ottawa County Community Foundation Grant
Ms. Rozak asked if the Board would be interested in pursuing a grant through the Ottawa County Community Foundation. She said typical projects receive between $1000 and $3000. There will be a grant workshop on January 30 and applications are due March 15.
Mr. Englebeck said he thinks it would be nice to be able to use a grant of this type to purchase picnic tables and benches.
Meadowbrook Boardwalk
Ms. Rozak reported she has received a quote and material samples from Plas-Teak, a company that makes plastic boards for use in outdoor settings. She said this might be a good product to investigate for constructing the boardwalk at Meadowbrook.
Donation to Drug Task Force
Ms. Rozak moved to contribute $2000 to the Ottawa County Drug Task Force with $1000 to be paid from the Drug Enforcement Fund and $1,000 from the General Fund. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Donate Copier to Senior Center
Mr. Hirt moved to donate the Ricoh Aficio 270 copier to the Danbury Senior Center. Second by Ms. Rozak. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Inventory
Ms. Rozak moved to approve the 2008 township inventory. 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 $20,903.97, 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.
32340 John L. Belcher December 29-January 11 salary 1104.08
32341 Daniel J. Bergman December 29-January 11 salary 1099.96
32342 Deborah K. Burley-Biro December 29-January 11 salary 463.59
32343 J. Charles Cunningham December 29-January 11 salary 1534.18
32344 James E. Dress December 29-January 11 salary 1072.41
32345 Jared E. Griffith December 29-January 11 salary 1057.08
32346 Mark A. Meisler December 29-January 11 salary 1357.38
32347 Michael S. Meisler December 29-January 11 salary 1577.27
32348 David M. Molter, Jr. December 29-January 11 salary 1337.13
32349 Rhonda Botti Sowers December 29-January 11 salary 1138.94
32350 Roland V. Stucky II December 29-January 11 salary 1355.43
32351 Brandon L. Taylor December 29-January 11 salary 1233.09
32352 Brett A. Waldron December 29-January 11 salary 1039.34
32353 State Disbursement Child support withholding 71.88
32354 OCSPC Child support withholding 141.23
32355 Oak Harbor Hydraulics Repair motor 735.00
32356 FanMark, Inc. Repairs to cruiser 213.90
32357 D.R. Ebel Supplies 43.48
32358 Alfax Furniture Book shelves 1638.00
32359 Treas., State of Ohio LEADS Fee 300.00
32360 OPOTA Training – Molter 180.00
32361 Valley Industrial Misc. supplies 124.46
32362 West Publishing ORC 89.50
32363 ABCO Printing Plus Checks, envelopes 177.66
32364 Ohio Edison Hall service, lights, pump 404.71
32365 Verizon Wireless Cellular phones 263.97
32366 Momar, Inc. Misc. supplies 160.20
32367 FSI Disposal Trash pick-up 14.00
32368 SavNet Promotions Website maintenance 65.00
32369 Judco, Inc. Signs 114.65
32370 WalMart Community Misc. supplies 126.90
32371 VSP Medical-vision 203.25
32372 Verizon Phone service 296.71
32373 David M. Molter, Jr. Mileage reimbursement 126.59
32374 Daniel J. Bergman Reimburse for CDL 43.00
Authorize Mileage Reimbursement for Fire Prevention Officer
Mr. Hirt moved to authorize mileage reimbursement for Fire Prevention Officer Roland Stucky when he attends an upcoming seminar in Lima, Ohio on January 28. Reimbursement to be paid from the Fire Levy fund. Second by Ms. Rozak. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Zoning Report
Zoning report was submitted listing a total of 10 permits issued during the month of January to date.
Comments/Concerns
Ted Kaznoch wanted to know how much the Fiscal Officer is paid and why it isn’t listed in the minutes. Fiscal Officer Rhonda Botti Sowers explained the pay is set by law based on the budget and provided him a copy of the minutes from the January 9 meeting to show that the pay is listed each month in the minutes.
Loretta Grentzer expressed her hope that the Board will provide a contribution to the Humane Society.
Executive Session
Ms. Rozak moved to go into executive session at 8:15 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 9:00 p.m.
Authorize Purchase of Property from Timothy J. Nash
Mr. Englebeck moved, pending review and approval by attorney John Coppeler of the purchase agreement language, to authorize Dianne Rozak to sign an agreement to purchase approximately 3 acres from the Timothy J. Nash Revocable Trust in the amount of $8,726.00 per acre. The sale is contingent upon the township’s ability to obtain grant funding. 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 9:05 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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