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The regular meeting of the Danbury Township Board of Trustees held December 26, 2007 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: Matt Seamon, Chris Grate, Marion Grate, Nancy Kristensen, Sonja Kristensen, Jim Dress, Mike Meisler, Ted Kaznoch, Larry Dress and Margaret Lenthe.
Approve Minutes
Minutes of the December 10 regular meeting and December 21 special meeting were approved as submitted.
Correspondence
There was no correspondence received.
Trash Pick-up
Trustees received quotes from Allied Waste Services and FSI Disposal for weekly trash pick up at the Township Hall and weekly pick up at Lakepoint Park during the summer season. The Board noted the monthly price from FSI was less than half the cost of the Allied Waste quote. They also pointed out that FSI had no surcharges for fuel, administrative expenses or environmental compliance
Ms. Rozak moved to contract with FSI Disposal for trash pick-up service at the Township Hall and Lakepoint Park. Second by Mr. Hirt. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes; Mr. Englebeck-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
North Shore Blvd. Storage Lane
Supt. Jim Dress reported the sign for the North Shore Blvd. storage lane has been ordered.
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
Fiscal Officer Rhonda Botti Sowers reported there are a number of ORC sections that authorize payroll deductions for township employees but is uncertain whether the AFLAC supplemental insurance qualifies as one. She will consult with the county prosecutor before the next regular Board meeting.
Letter of Support for Housing Trust Grant Funds
Ms. Rozak reported the Board has not yet received an opinion from the County Prosecutor regarding the request by Tim Burns of MC Ltd. Construction Services for a letter of support from the Trustees to be submitted with his application for Housing Trust Grant Funds from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency.
Mr. Hirt moved to authorize Ms. Rozak to send a letter of support for MC Ltd. Construction Services' application for Housing Trust Grant Funds if the county prosecutor determines it is permissible. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes; Mr. Englebeck-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Removal of structures on Meadowbrook property
Supt. Dress reported he has looked at the structures on the Meadowbrook property and feels his department can dismantle the barn but said it would entail much more work to remove the house.
Trustees agreed that it is a more extensive job to demolish the house and will advertise for quotes to have this work done.
Riley Ditch
Ms. Rozak reported she had received a complaint that the end of Riley ditch along the Lake Erie shoreline has been blocked. Mr. Dress said he looked into the complaint and discovered that rock has been placed along the shoreline but it didn't appear to be restricting the flow from the ditch. Mr. Dress said if the rock does cause a problem with the drainage he will make sure it gets moved out of the way.
Ptl. Taylor Commended
Chief Meisler commended Ptl. Brandon Taylor for his handling of a Christmas Eve domestic violence call involving an armed, intoxicated male subject.
Volunteer Firefighters' Dependents Fund
The Board received a request from Don Caldwell, Treasurer of the Lakeside Volunteer Fire Dept. for two Trustees to serve on the LVFD board for the State Volunteer Fire Fighters' Dependents Fund. After organizing, the Board does not have to meet unless it is necessary to certify a claim for a firefighter's death or disability.
Trustees will seek an opinion on how to proceed since having two trustees serve on this Board would constitute a quorum.
Authorize Insurance Benefits for Newly Elected Officials
Mr. Hirt moved to authorize health and life insurance benefits for recently elected officials Dianne Rozak and Debra Griffin. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes; Mr. Englebeck-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Authorize Trustee Pay Method for 2008
Mr. Hirt moved that Trustees be paid on a salaried as opposed to per diem basis in 2008. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes; Mr. Englebeck-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Set Organizational Meeting
Trustees will hold the 2008 organizational meeting at noon on Friday, January 4, 2008 at the Township Hall.
Approve Payment of Bills
After examining the following bills in the amount of $33,546.18, Mr. Englebeck moved that they be accepted and warrants for the various amounts be drawn. Second by Mr. Hirt. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes; Mr. Englebeck-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
32247 John L. Belcher December 1-14 salary 909.83
32248 Daniel J. Bergman December 1-14 salary 860.37
32249 Deborah K. Burley-Biro December 1-14 salary 459.40
32250 Rhonda Botti Sowers December 1-14 salary 1124.53
32251 J. Charles Cunningham December 1-14 salary 1199.10
32252 James E. Dress December 1-14 salary 1022.58
32253 Jared E. Griffith December 1-14 salary 1021.11
32254 Mark A. Meisler December 1-14 salary 1166.66
32255 Michael S. Meisler December 1-14 salary 1382.25
32256 David M. Molter, Jr. December 1-14 salary 1307.07
32257 Roland V. Stucky II December 1-14 salary 1209.01
32258 Brandon L. Taylor December 1-14 salary 959.75
32259 Brett A. Waldron December 1-14 salary 1003.41
32260 State Disbursement Child support withholding 71.88
32261 OCSPC Child support withholding 141.23
32262 Carol Robertson 22 BZA hearings 264.00
32263 Gwen Addy 19 BZA hearings 228.00
32264 Richard Kracer 22 BZA hearings 264.00
32265 Laura Kovach 11 BZA hearings 132.00
32266 David Van Auken 18 BZA hearings 216.00
32267 Verizon Wireless Cellular phones 264.24
32268 Verizon Phone service 299.37
32269 WalMart Community Misc. supplies 78.99
32270 Staples Credit Plan Office supplies 32.24
32271 Lafarge Stone 94.31
32272 Bowser-Morner Soil testing 2000.00
32273 Anthem Life Insurance Life insurance 582.51
32274 Anthem BC/BS Medical/Hospitalization 15049.09
32275 VSP Medical/Vision 203.25
Police Report
Police report was submitted listing 233 incidents handled during the month of November.
Chief Meisler submitted a draft copy of the police departmental policy for the Trustees to review.
Zoning Report
Zoning report was submitted listing a total of 2 permits issued during the month of December to date.
Comments/Concerns
Larry Dress asked why the Board stopped accepting leaves at the brush site. Ms. Rozak said it is because the township is not licensed by the EPA to accept them. Mr. Dress then talked about people burning leaves in violation of EPA regulations. A lengthy discussion followed during which Mr. Dress said the township has a responsibility to enforce the EPA rules against burning. Ms. Rozak agreed to contact the EPA for more information.
Executive Session
Ms. Rozak moved to go into executive session at 7:50 to discuss land acquisition and to discuss compensation of public employees. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes; Mr. Englebeck-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Ms. Rozak reconvened the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 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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