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The regular meeting of the Danbury Township Board of Trustees held December 12, 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: Chris Grate, Marion Grate, Joel Cordero, Tim Burns, Larry White, Nancy Kristensen, Sonja Kristensen, Matthew Seamon, Jim Dress, Mike Meisler, Lisa Bruno, Jacob Lammers, Ted Kaznoch, Margaret Lenthe and Ken Thornburg.
Approve Minutes
Minutes of the November 28 regular meeting were approved as submitted.
Correspondence
The following correspondence was received:
Notice from Time Warner Cable of programmer agreements that are set to expire. Notification is required by law even though the majority of the agreements will be renewed without any disruption in service.
A letter from Pat Munn stating her support for zoning inspector Rhonda Botti Sowers contrary to a petition currently being circulated to dismiss Mrs. Sowers.
Additional Street Lights
Mr. Hirt submitted a quote from Wright’s Electric in the amount of $1,550.00 to trench and install wire for a new street light at the intersection of Port Clinton Eastern and Deer Run.
Mr. Hirt moved to authorize the installation of 2 additional street lights by Ohio Edison at a cost of $2,833.84 and to authorize trenching for the installation to be done by Wright’s Electric at a cost of $1,550.00. One light will be located at the intersection of Roanoke and Channel Grove and the other at the intersection of Port Clinton Eastern and Deer Run. Second by Ms. Rozak. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes; Mr. Englebeck-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Nuisance Complaint
Ms. Rozak reported that Scott Prephan, developer of the Harbor Bay Estates subdivision had contacted her regarding the nuisance complaint filed by Greg Spatz and assured her the situation will be corrected as soon as the weather allows.
Trash Pick-up
The Board received a quote from FSI for trash pick-up and will compare it with the Allied Waste renewal contract before making a final decision. Mr. Englebeck will try to obtain a quote from Lake Disposal as well.
North Shore Blvd. Storage Lane
Ms. Rozak reported she contacted Mike Stormer at ODOT regarding the new storage lane on North Shore Blvd. He advised that the township has authority to erect a sign for the new turn and through lane. If it becomes necessary in the future, turn arrows can be painted in the lane.
Presentation on AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
Joel Cordero made a presentation to the Board about AFLAC supplemental insurance for employees. Trustees tabled any action until they study the information further.
Presentation by Tim Burns
Tim Burns of MC, Ltd. Construction Services was present seeking a letter of support from the Board for an application he would like to make to the Ohio Housing Finance Agency for Housing Trust Grant Funds. These funds would be used to assist home buyers with purchasing a new home. Families whose income is at or below 80% of the average median income for Ottawa County would be eligible.
Trustees tabled any decision until they have the opportunity to study the information supplied and seek a legal opinion from the County Prosecutor.
Investment Policy
Ms. Rozak moved to adopt the investment policy for Danbury Township (copy attached). Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes; Mr. Englebeck-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Sowers submitted information to the Trustees from SJS Investment Consulting, Inc. of Sylvania, Ohio for review in the event the Board is interested in retaining an outside investment advisor. Trustees said they would be interested in having a presentation by a representative of SJS early next year to learn more about this type of service.
Letter to Editor
Ms. Rozak stated that ever since the November election, Rhonda Botti Sowers as zoning inspector has been the target of a number of attacks. On behalf of the Board she stated that the Trustees are in full support of the job Mrs. Sowers does and have no intention of removing her from her position. Ms. Rozak then read a Letter to the Editor which all three Trustees signed and will be sending to the local newspapers.
Removal of structures on Meadowbrook property
Ms. Rozak said there are two structures, a house and barn on the Meadowbrook property purchased from Mrs. Todd which need to be demolished. Trustees will investigate whether they need to advertise for bids for this service or whether they can simply request quotes. Jim Dress will take a look at the structures to see if any of the work can be done by the township’s maintenance workers.
Discussion on Grant Opportunities and Funding
Ms. Rozak submitted a chart listing available grant funding opportunities with award limits and filing deadlines for the Board to study.
Request to Transfer Liquor License
The Board had no objection to a request to transfer D3 and D6 liquor permits from Goofy Golf II, Inc., dba Monsoon Lagoon Waterpark and Resort to Monsoon Lagoon Entertainment, Inc., dba Monsoon Lagoon Waterpark and Resort.
Renew Constable Bonds
Mr. Englebeck moved to renew Police Constable bonds for Brandon Taylor, David Molter, Jr., John Belcher, Michael Meisler, Mark Meisler, Roland Stucky and J. Charles Cunningham. Second by Mr. Hirt. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes; Mr. Englebeck-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Zoning Commission Appointment
Ms. Rozak moved to appoint Tom Henderson to a five year term on the Zoning Commission. Length of the term is from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2012. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes; Mr. Englebeck-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Sign re-plat of Harbor Bay Estates Plat II
Trustees signed the re-plat of Lots 20 and 21 into Lot 21 A of Harbor Bay Estates,
Plat II.
Authorize Transfer from STAR Ohio
Mr. Hirt moved to transfer $62,000.00 from the STAR Ohio investment account to the Marblehead Bank checking account. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes; Mr. Englebeck-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Approve Supplemental Appropriation
Ms. Rozak moved to approve supplemental appropriations as follows: $7,000.00 from 2081-210-599-0000 (Police Fund, Other) to 2081-210-211-0000 (Police Fund, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System). Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes; Mr. Englebeck-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Approve November Financial Report
Mr. Englebeck moved to approve the November financial report as submitted by the Fiscal Officer. Second by Mr. Hirt. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes; Mr. Englebeck-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Approve Payment to Bill's Implement
Ms. Rozak moved to approve payment of check no. 32195 to Bill's Implement in the amount of $52.07 for miscellaneous supplies. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried. Mr. Hirt abstained.
Approve Payment to Luckey Farmers
Mr. Hirt moved to approve payment of check no. 32196 to Luckey Farmers, Inc. in the amount of $3,151.44 for gas and diesel. Second by Ms. Rozak. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried. Mr. Englebeck abstained.
Approve Payment of Bills
After examining the following bills in the amount of $234,297.48, Ms. Rozak 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.
32197 John L. Belcher November 17-30 salary 988.87
32198 Daniel J. Bergman November 17-30 salary 838.74
32199 Deborah K. Burley-Biro November 17-30 salary 514.41
32200 Rhonda Botti Sowers December Fiscal Officer's salary 1294.08
32201 Rhonda Botti Sowers November 17-30 salary 1032.32
32202 J. Charles Cunningham November 17-30 salary 1436.40
32203 James E. Dress November 17-30 salary 1024.50
32204 John C. Englebeck December Trustee's salary 762.27
32205 Marion E. Grate November 17-30 salary 645.60
32206 Jared E. Griffith November 17-30 salary 992.00
32207 David M. Hirt December Trustee's salary 777.27
32208 Mark A. Meisler November 17-30 salary 1326.84
32209 Michael S. Meisler November 17-30 salary 1561.60
32210 David M. Molter, Jr. November 17-30 salary 1346.12
32211 Dianne M. Rozak December Trustee's salary 830.39
32212 Roland V. Stucky II Fire Prevention Officer salary 445.25
32213 Roland V. Stucky II November 17-30 salary 1264.59
32214 Brandon L. Taylor November 17-30 salary 1140.30
32215 Brett A. Waldron November 17-30 salary 974.30
32216 State Disbursement Child support withholding 71.88
32217 OCSPC Child support withholding 141.23
32218 OCSE Water 21.00
32219 First Communications Long distance 8.44
32220 Treasurer, State of Ohio Audit 752.13
32221 Ottawa Co. Engineer Road striping 5119.52
32222 HAS Constable bonds 350.00
32223 Culligan Bottled water 26.60
32224 The Peninsula News Legal advertising 31.25
32225 Firelands Medical Center Consortium fee & DOT screens 159.00
32226 Lowe's Misc. supplies 6.46
32227 The Sandusky River Donation 50.00
Watershed Coalition
32228 Gall's, Inc. Misc. supplies 64.93
32229 Valley Industrial Misc. supplies 97.11
32230 Port Clinton Ford Repairs to cruiser 701.57
32231 Lakeland Auto Misc. supplies 62.26
32232 Sunoco II Car wash coupons 70.00
32233 Midway, Inc. Repairs to Sterling 224.76
32234 Cintas Corporation Uniforms 56.04
32235 Superior Uniform Uniform supplies 121.07
32236 Starcher Enterprises Misc. supplies 46.32
32237 Chief Lockout kit & storage bags 128.38
32238 Marie Fresch & Assoc. Transcript 150.00
32239 LVFD Fire & EMS contract 102750.00
32240 Village of Marblehead Fire & EMS contract 102750.00
32241 Tom Steinbrick 6 DZC hearings 72.00
32242 Richard Minto 8 DZC hearings 96.00
32243 Tom Henderson 8 DZC hearings 96.00
32244 Janice Leist 1 DZC hearing 12.00
32245 Patricia Munn 9 DZC hearings 108.00
32246 Postmaster Newsletter mailing 757.68
Surplus Light Bar
Mr. Englebeck moved to donate the remaining surplus Streethawk light bar to the Marblehead Volunteer Fire Department. Second by Ms. Rozak. Vote: Mr. Hirt-yes; Mr. Englebeck-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Zoning Report
Zoning reports were submitted listing a total of 16 permits issued during the month of November and no permits as yet in December.
Comments/Concerns
Nancy Kristensen was present with a petition asking that the Trustees not re-appoint Zoning Inspector Rhonda Botti Sowers and Assistant Zoning Inspector Deborah Burley-Biro. Ms. Rozak reaffirmed the Board's earlier stand and said the Trustees have no intention of removing either of these employees. In response to a question from Mrs. Kristensen, Ms. Rozak said it has never been a township policy that the Fiscal Officer always serves as the zoning inspector. When asked by Mr. Hirt why the petitioners wanted the Inspector and Assistant removed Mrs. Kristensen said they didn't have to give a reason. Mrs. Kristensen refused to show the petition to the Trustees or to leave it with the Board.
In response to a question from Sonja Kristensen, Mrs. Sowers stated the township has not paid any money this year in legal fees for zoning.
In response to another question from Sonja Kristensen, Mrs. Sowers said the transfer of money from STAR Ohio to checking was necessary to pay the Fire and EMS contracts and that interest earned on fire and ems levy money which is invested in STAR Ohio must, by law, be paid into the general fund.
Ted Kaznoch said the number one item on the township long range plan was for a new township hall but all he hears the Trustees talk about is Meadowbrook. He said parks are for the tourists not the locals. Matt Seamon expressed his belief that the township spends too much money on parks.
Ms. Rozak explained that the items listed on the long range plan were in alphabetical order, not by order of importance. She added that parks are the primary topic at meetings right now because there is currently a master plan being developed and grant applications being studied for Meadowbrook projects.
Margaret Lenthe said she and her children use Lakepoint Park all the time and it's nice to have for the locals as well as the tourists.
Executive Session
Ms. Rozak moved to go into executive session at 8:27 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 11:00 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 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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