Pledge

President Michael Parker 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. Stewart moved to approve the minutes for the October 7^th meeting, Mr. Leber seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present answering yes motion carried. 

Guests

Fred Moffit and Ryan Westerhold, Oxford Township residents were present at the meeting.

Zoning Report:

Mr. David reported that he had done a lot split procedure for Jennifer Parker who had combined several small parcels into one.

Mr. David reported that he had an inquiry from an appraiser about the County property on Harris Road where the water tower had sat. He said the county was putting it up for sale. There was discussion about the lot not meeting the minimum requirements for a residential lot. Mr. David said the ground was purchased by the County in 1987 that was before he became the Zoning Officer, he said he would have to see what the lot regulations were at that time.  Mr. David said because it was an existing parcel it would be classified as a nonconforming lot of existence.

Road Superintendent:

Mr. Kelley reported that he had been doing some berming on Schied Road. He went on to say he had priced a new 12-foot push blade with Dave Pocock who said it would cost around $5800 and they were backed out 4 -5 months on new orders.

There was some discussion about new vs looking for a used one, no decision was made at this time.

Mr. Kelley discussed his further retirement with the Trustees. He said he was going to retire in 2022, it depends on how long the Trustees wanted him to work with the new hiree. He said he wanted to work or train someone thru the snow season, show him how the Townships work together doing crack sealing and asphalting with the other Townships. He said it all depends on how long the Trustees wanted to pay two workers, but he said he would be leaving in 2022.

Trustees;

Mr. Leber said he had nothing to report at this time.

Mr. Parker reported that he had been in contact with Tim Lloyd about the traffic test being done on Taylor Road by Erie County, he said Mr. Lloyd said they were behind because of labor shortages but it was being done.

Mr. Parker said that the receipts for the cost of the dugout had been turned into Erie Metro Parks as per the grant application requirements.

Mr. Parker reminded the Trustee that the Christmas Dinner for the Erie County Township Association was December 9^th at WineErie on Hayes Ave. at 6:00pm. Cost would be $15.00 per person.

Mr. Stewart reported that at the Berlin Township Conservation League bouquet and gun raffle they had raised $3000 for the Erie County Sheriff’s Canine fund.

Fiscal Officer: 

Mr. David said he didn’t have anything to report.

Communications

There was no communication to review

Old Business;

There was no old business to discuss.

New Business:

Mr. Stewart moved to pay the bills in the amount of $47,432.87, Mr. Leber seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present voting yes; motion carried

Michael G. Parker, President of Board                   Phillip M. David, Fiscal Officer