Pledge

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

Roll Call:

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

Minutes

Mr. Parker moved to accept the minutes for the July 20^TH 2023 meeting, Mr. Stewart seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present voting yes; motion carried.

Guests; There were no guest present.

Zoning Report:

Mr. David reported that he had issued 2 permits since the last meeting;

1. Donna Manion,10510 Patten Tract Rd. – fence
2. Jeffery Braun, 10110 Ransom Rd. - fence

Road Superintendent:

Mr. Dunlap reported that there was a dead tree at 9607 Thomas Road that needs to be taken down, he said it sits in the road right of way and could prove to be a road hazard in the future. He said the tree sits on the East side of Thomas Road across from Scott Weilnau’s property. Mr. Dunlap suggested calling Roe Tree Service about getting it on their work schedule. Mr. Stewart moved to have Roe Tree Service take down the tree, Mr. Parker seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present answering yes; motion carried. Mr. Dunlap said he would call Roe about getting it on their schedule.

Mr. Dunlap said he would be working on installing the natural gas service in the Delematre Road building this next week. He questioned once the natural gas is installed in the building what form of heater source was the Trustees planning on installing. There was discussion, it was decided that the best source would probably be a radiant tube heater like those installed in the Ransom Road Complex buildings. Mr. Dunlap said he would try and get some pricing for the next meeting.

Trustees:

Mr. Leber – said he was still trying to get the letter from RKS Power Solutions stating that the motor powering the generator could be defective in extreme cold weather situations. He said he had been contacted by a different adjuster wanting to look the generator over.

Mr. Leber said he had been in touch with a health insurance company wanting to give a quote on the Township health insurance. He questioned if the Township had received any emails that had individual health forms to be fill out for the new company. Mr. David said not to his knowledge but he would keep check and forward anything he receives to the members for their completion.

Mr. Parker –said he had contacted Ohio Edison about a quote for installation of a lite and pole for the Ransom and Wood Road intersection.

Mr. Stewart – said the Berlin Township Conservation League was hosting an event for the Erie County Sheriff’s Department Canine Fund, he said they were going to have the dogs there plus a food truck and things to raffle off. He said it usually a good time and it benefits the Sheriff’s Canine Fund. After some discussion, Mr. Stewart moved that Oxford Township donate $300 dollars to the Erie County Canine Fund, Mr. Parker seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present voting yes; motion carried.

Fiscal Officer

Mr. David reported that the Park Fund had received several donations from; $50.00 the Drury family, $110.00 from the Willinger family, and $90.00 from the Parker family. All stated that the play park, shelter house and baseball diamond was a wonderful benefit for the Township.

Communications

There were no communications.

Old Business

Mr. Leber reported that there had been talking with a new claim adjuster on paying for a replacement emergency generator. No decision for approving the claim was made.

It was mentioned because the Hospitalization Policy with Medial Mutual was due to renew in September about getting a different agent in to discuss rates. Everyone agreed it wouldn’t hurt to look around.

New Business: 

Mr. Parker moved to pay the bills in the amount of $16,006.75, Mr. Stewart seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present answering yes; motion carried. 

Mr. Stewart moved to adjourn.

Scott Leber, President                  Phillip M. David, Fiscal Officer