Pledge

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

Roll Call:

Roll call indicated that Trustees Scott Leber and James Stewart were present, Trustee Michael Parker was absent, also present was Phillip David, Fiscal Officer/Zoning Inspector and Road Superintendent David Kelley.

Minutes

Mr. Leber moved to accept the minutes for the August 4, 2022 meeting, Mr. Stewart seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present voting yes; motion carried.

Guests  

No guests were present.

Zoning Report:

Mr. David reported that he had issued three permits since the last meeting,

1. Toby & Karen McKinley, 30 X 50 accessory structure
2. Charles & Cynthia Rogers, fence
3. William & Janie Schaefer, pool

Road Superintendent:

Mr. Kelley reported OUPS had marked several roads in the Township without notifying him for the reason they were being marked. He questioned if there was going to be fiberoptic cables buried like there had been on State Route 113? To everyone’s knowledge there had been no inquiries or permits issued regarding the OUPS markings. Mr. Kelley said he would contact the County to see if they knew what the markings were for.

Mr. Kelley reported that they were done paving Taylor Road and Campbell Street and the driveways had been back filled and graded. He said they were going to be paving in Margretta Township the next couple days, and then back over to Oxford to do the berms on the newly paved roads.  

Mr. Kelley reported that the bumper on the 550Truck had been accidently dented by a Margretta truck during the paving process. After some discussion, Mr. Leber moved that no insurance claim should be made on the incident, and the bumper should just be purchased and replaced by Oxford Township, Mr. Stewart seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present answering yes; motion carried. Mr. Kelley said they had located a replacement bumper and he would see that it was put on the truck.

Trustees:

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

Mr. Parker – was absent. 

Mr. Stewart – said that Mr. Parker had said that all bills for road repairs should be recorded as being paid out of the County Funds that the Commissioners had granted to the Townships Road Department. Mr. Stewart remind everyone about the Sheriff’s Canine Event being held at Berlin Township Conservation League. He said there would be a Taco Truck there for eats and the Band Honey Creek would be providing entertainment.

Fiscal Officer

Mr. David reported that he was working on the Budget for 2023 which was due to be turned in to the County Auditor.

Communications

Communications were reviewed

Old Business

There was no old business to discuss.

New Business: 

Mr. Leber moved to pay the bills in the amount of $17,201.26, Mr. Stewart seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present answering yes; motion carried.

No further business, Mr. Leber moved the meeting be adjourned, Mr. Stewart seconded the motion.

Approved:

James W. Stewart, President                  Phillip M. David, Fiscal Officer