Pledge

President James Stewart 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. Leber moved to approve the minutes for November 3 and 17^th, Mr. Parker 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 no permits since the last meeting.

Road Superintendent:

Mr. Kelley reported that he had 75 ton of salt delivered while it was still under the 2021- 2022 contract price. He said the price delivered was cheaper than what he could haul it in using the Township trucks. He said the salt shed is full ready for winter weather.

Mr. Kelley said on of the roads that are scheduled to be tar and chipped next year is Bryan Road. He said unless something is done about the trees that overhang the road in several spots it would be a waste of money. He said the trees covering the road keep it wet and help to create soft spots in the road base and surface. He said removing the trees will allow the road to dry out. Mr. Kelley went on to say that he had talked to Jimmy Roe about trimming the trees, he said Roes Tree service charges $2000 dollars a day for tree trimming. He said they would start at one end and trim everything hanging over the road.

After some discussion, Mr. Parker moved to have Roes Tree Service trim back the trees on Bryan and Livengood Roads, Mr. Leber seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present answering yes, motion carried. Mr. Kelley said he would contact Jimmy Roe about getting started on trimming the trees.

Trustees:

Mr. Leber – said Andy Dunlap had questioned about being an extra driver for plowing snow this winter. After some discussion, Mr. Parker moved to accept Andy Dunlap as an extra snow plow driver, Mr. Leber seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present answering yes, motion to accept Andy Dunlap as a part time snow plow driver carried.

Mr. Parker – reported that Tom Sloma had contacted him that Serving Our Seniors was distributing a gift certificate from Meier’s Food Stores to all needy residents age 60 years of age.

There was discussion on how to determine who those in need might be to qualify. One suggestion was to see who in the Township was getting Meals on Wheels delivered. Mr. Parker said he would check with Serving Our Seniors about the Meals on Wheels replicants in Oxford Township.

Mr. Stewart – said he received two estimates for installing the dividing wall in the new building to create a heated bay so equipment could be worked on or prepared for winter work if needed. He had solicited estimates from 8 contractors. He distributed the two estimates he received for review. There were some questions concerning the differences in the building materials used in the bids, one in particular was the gage of steel siding material being used. Mr. Stewart said he gave each bidder a copy of the plans for the wall, he said he would contact them for some better details. Because of the difference in bids, some possible confusion on specifications, a work session was scheduled for December 12 to solidify written specifications for contract bidders so they can re-bid

Fiscal Officer

Mr. David reported that with interest on the rise he suggested that the Township move some money into the StarOhio account. After some discussion, Mr. Parker moved that a $100,000 be transferred into the StarOhio Account, Mr. Leber seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present voting yes; motion carried.

Communications

Communications were reviewed.

Old Business

There was no old business to discuss.

New Business:

Mr. Stewart reported that he had called and discussed the Erie County Solid Waste Management “Solid Waste Management Plan” with Commissioner Matt Old, he said Commissioner Old had explained the new Plan to him highlighting a few of the minor changes from the old plan. After some discussion, Mr. Parker mover to approve the Erie County Solid Waste Management Plan, Mr. Leber seconded the motion. Roll being called as follows;

Mr. Stewart – yes

Mr. Parker – yes

Mr. Leber – yes

Motion to approve the Erie County Solid Waste Plain approved this December 1, 2022

Mr. Parker moved to pay the bills in the amount of $21,507.64, Mr. Leber seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present answering yes; motion carried. 

No further business, Mr. Parker moved the meeting be adjourned.

Approved:

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