June 18, 2020

Pledge

President Scott Leber called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Roll Call:

Roll call indicated that all Trustees were present, also present was Phillip David, Fiscal Officer / Zoning Inspector, and Road Superintendent David Kelley.

Minutes

Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes for May 26, 2020, Mr. Stewart seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present voting yes; motion carried.

Guests

No Guest were present.

Zoning Report:

Mr. David reported that he had issued no permits since the last meeting.

Mr. David reported that he had talked with Thomas Swanson, owner of the Milan Villa. Mr. Swanson said they were currently hosting small gatherings for birthday parties, bomb fires etc. He said they were thinking about expanding their operation and were thinking about trying to obtain a liquor license.

Mr. David said he told him that obtaining a liquor license would require changing the current zoning status of the property or a conditional use permit. After some more discussion Mr. David said he suggested Mr. Swanson come back with a defend plan of operation before any decision or suggest could be made.

Road Superintendent:

Mr. Kelley reported that he had been contacted by Neil Schlacter about a couple of trees that sit in the right-of-way by his house. He wanted to know if the Township would have them taken down, Mr. Kelley said he told him the even though the trees sit in the right-of –way they are still considered his trees. Mr. Kelley said Mr. Schlacter was worried in the event of a storm that limbs could be falling on the road. After some discussion the Trustees remained with their decision that the trees belong to Mr. Schlacter and they were his responsibility.

Trustees;

Mr. Leber said he didn’t have anything at this time.

Mr. Parker suggested that the parking lot in front of the doors where the fire engines are parked should be crossed out with yellow paint signifying that there is no parking. Mr. Kelley said he would look into getting the paint for the project.

Mr. Steward said he didn’t have anything at this time.

Fiscal Officer: 

Mr. David reported that the CD at the Civista Bank was getting ready to renew and he suggested that the CD be closed out and the money be moved to StarOhio. He said StarOhio has a better interest rate with no penalty for early withdrawal. After some discussion, Mr. Parker moved to transfer the funds to StarOhio, Mr. Stewart seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present answering yes motion carried.

Communications

Communications were reviewed.

Old Business;

With the Bond being past and the bank funds guaranteed, Mr. Parker moved to award the winning construction bid to Classical Construction for construction of the building only, Mr. Stewart seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present answering yes; motion carried. Mr. Parker said he would notify Dan Frederick of the motion to award the bid and ask him for the resolution to award the bid to be signed by the contractor.

New Business:

Mr. Stewart moved to pay the bills in the amount of $24,075.06, Mr. Parker seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present voting yes; motion carried.

Mr. Parker moved that the trustees go into executive session to discuss raises for the road personnel, Mr. Stewart seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present voting yes; motion carried.

Pay raises for the road crew were discussed. Mr. Parker moved to give Mr. Kelley a fifty cent (.50) an hour pay raise along with continued hospitalization for him and his family, Mr. Stewart seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present answering yes; motion carried. Mr. Stewart moved to give Brian Smith a fifty cent (.50) raise, Mr. Parker seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present answering yes; motion carried.

Mr. Parker moved to end the executive session, Mr. Stewart seconded the motion. Roll was called, withal present answering yes; motion carried

No further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned,

Approved:

Scott Leber, President of Board                   Phillip M. David, Fiscal Officer

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