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The regular meeting of the Danbury Township Board of Trustees held July 23, 2008 was called to order by the President, Ms. Dianne M. Rozak with Ms. Rozak, Mr. David M. Hirt and Mr. John C. Englebeck in attendance.
Visitors at the meeting were: Jim Dress, Mike Meisler, Rita Mahler, Tony Novak and Debbie Benko.
Approve Minutes
Minutes of the July 9, 2008 regular meeting were approved as submitted.
Correspondence
The following correspondence was received:
Notice from Ottawa County Recorder Virginia Park that HB 562 which goes into effect September 22, 2008 will substantially reduce the fee to record zoning resolutions and amendments. Cost for recording resolutions will be reduced from $100 to $50 and the cost for recording amendments will be reduced from a “per-page” fee to $20 regardless of the length of the document.
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.
Invitation from the Marblehead Lions Club for the Board to participate in the upcoming Perch Festival activities on August 23.
TMACOG Grant Application
The Board received information regarding an application the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) is seeking from the state for a regional collaboration grant. The grant would fund a study to determine whether this region can grow and prosper in a number of strategic economic sectors such as alternative energy, transportation, architectural and engineering services and agriculture. By bringing at least eight local jurisdictions together as applicant partners the State of Ohio will pay the entire cost of the feasibility study up to $80,000. There is no financial obligation to any of the supporting entities.
Mr. Hirt moved to send a letter of commitment to participate in this project. Second by Ms. Rozak. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Nuisance Complaints
Mistic Bay
Trustees received a letter from Alan and Jodie Scott, owners of 5655 Mistic Bay Blvd. countering allegations made by Wilma Hastings in a nuisance complaint filed with the Board last month. Mr. Hirt reported he contacted the Scotts right after the July 9 meeting to let them know the trustees determined their property is not in violation as it does not meet any of the criteria of a nuisance as established in the township’s resolution.
Plastic Lumber
Ms. Rozak reported that cost to purchase two recycled park benches and a picnic table from Plastic Lumber Co., Akron, Ohio has increased by $138.00 since the time the quote was received in February. The majority of the cost is being paid by a $1500.00 Ottawa County Community Grant.
Mr. Hirt moved to approve an additional $138.00 for the two recycled park benches and picnic table from Plastic Lumber Co. of Akron, Ohio. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Coastal Management Grant
Ms. Rozak gave a brief update on the status of the Coastal Management grant project for Meadowbrook. She said floodplain insurance will not be required for the boardwalk. However, a floodplain development permit will need to be obtained from Don Waggoner of the county building dept. Ms. Rozak also received final copies of the Phase 1 survey from Cultural Resource Analysts which concluded there are no areas of archaeological concern where this project will be located. Any future development would require additional studies.
The next step will be to have the bid packet prepared by an engineer. Ms. Rozak will seek quotes from both BEC and The Collaborative for the Board’s consideration. Both firms have already done work surveying and preparing development plans for Meadowbrook.
Recycling Issues
As a result of concerns expressed by the Board regarding the recycling container filling up and not getting emptied in a timely manner, the OSS Joint Solid Waste District has temporarily placed a second container at the Danbury site to see if it will resolve the problem. They are also considering placing a container for cardboard only since many of the collection sites in central and eastern Ottawa County have been inundated with cardboard now that the US Gypsum plant no longer accepts it.
The Board was also made aware that one of the containers from Danbury was filled recently with vinyl siding which is not recyclable and resulted in the entire load being taken to the landfill. It is hoped this was a one-time occurrence but District officials will notify the township if it becomes a continuing problem. The entire cost of the recycling program is paid by the Joint Solid Waste District.
LTAP Training
Ms. Rozak presented information from the Ohio Department of Transportation regarding the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP). Through LTAP, ODOT will provide trainers at local sites to educate maintenance employees on a number of road construction/repair/maintenance/ topics. Following a brief discussion, the Board agreed to see if an LTAP trainer would be available to conduct a Snow and Ice Control Seminar in September. The cost of $200 would be paid by the township and the course made available to maintenance employees of other townships in the area. The course is limited to not more than 20 people.
Approve Purchase of Crack Sealer Material
Mr. Dress asked that the Board authorize the purchase of several pallets of crack sealing material for use this year. He estimates the cost would not exceed $6000.
Mr. Hirt moved to purchase up to $6000.00 worth of crack sealing material from DJL of Akron, Ohio. Second by Mr. Englebeck. Vote: Mr. Englebeck-yes; Mr. Hirt-yes; Ms. Rozak-yes. Motion carried.
Liquor Permit Transfer
The Board had no objections to a request to transfer D5 and D6 liquor permits from HOOB LLC to Marblehead Porthole LLC.
Cemetery Deeds
Trustees signed cemetery deeds to Ed Cochenour for Lot 9, grave 5 and Lot 12, grave 6 in the second addition to Sackett Cemetery.
Approve Payment of Bills
After examining the following bills in the amount of $26,273.94, Mr. Englebeck 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.
32892 John L. Belcher June 28-July 11 salary 1118.70
32893 Daniel J. Bergman June 28-July 11 salary 1099.96
32894 Deborah K. Burley-Biro June 28-July 11 salary 364.56
32895 J. Charles Cunningham June 28-July 11 salary 1598.37
32896 James E. Dress June 28-July 11 salary 1053.05
32897 Marion E. Grate June 28-July 11 salary 716.97
32898 Jared E. Griffith June 28-July 11 salary 1098.15
32899 Bradford K. LaMarca June 28-July 11 salary 1020.49
32900 Mark A. Meisler June 28-July 11 salary 1506.64
32901 Michael S. Meisler June 28-July 11 salary 1580.28
32902 Rhonda Botti Sowers June 28-July 11 salary 1138.94
32903 Roland V. Stucky II June 28-June 30 salary + accrued benefits 2469.20
32904 Brandon L. Taylor June 28-July 11 salary 1210.80
32905 Brett A. Waldron June 28-July 11 salary 991.83
32906 Joshua P. Young July 1-11 salary 1126.38
32907 State Disbursement Child support withholding 71.88
32908 OCSPC Child support withholding 141.23
32909 WalMart Community Misc. supplies 339.40
32910 Ohio Edison Hall service, lights, pump 377.21
32911 Winzer Corp. Misc. supplies 39.49
32912 Momar, Inc. Misc. supplies 135.64
32913 Verizon Phone service 295.69
32914 FanMark, Inc. Repairs to vehicles 286.45
32915 Bergman Orchards Straw 51.00
32916 FSI Disposal Trash pick-up 16.63
32917 Sunoco II Car wash tokens 133.00
32918 American Med Supply AED battery 337.00
32919 Mineyahta Assn. North road maintenance 65.00
32920 The Peninsula News Subscription 30.80
32921 Cultural Resource Analysts Meadowbrook archaeological survey 5425.00
32922 VSP Medical-vision 189.70
32923 West Publishing ORC 99.50
32924 Garner/Northern Portable toilets 145.00
National Guard Employer Readiness Event
Ptl. John Belcher, a member of the Ohio National Guard, provided trustees with information regarding an employer readiness operation scheduled for September 9 from Toledo Air National Guard Base to Camp Perry Training Site. Purpose of the operation is to educate and gain support from employers of Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen. Trustees expressed interest in participating. The operation is limited to 30 participants.
Police Report
Police report was submitted listing 451 incidents handled during the month of June.
Zoning Report
Zoning report was submitted listing a total of 17 permits issued during the month of July to date.
Comments/Concerns
Tony Novak commented he was pleased to read in this morning's Cleveland Plain Dealer that recreational boats will not be required to obtain a permit to discharge bilge water in Lake Erie.
Debbie Benko, candidate for Ottawa County Commissioner was present to introduce herself to the Board.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at: 7:43 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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