January 18, 2018

Pledge

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

Roll Call:

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

Minutes

There were no minutes to approve.

Guests

No Guest were present.

Zoning Report:

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

Road Superintendent:

Mr. Kelley reported that so far this winter he had used more salt than he had all last winter. He went on to say that the equipment was running good and there had been no problems with anything so far. He said he had moved some of the equipment to the Thomas Road storage facility and would be working on moving the rest weather permitting.

Mr. Kelley said talking with Fire Chief Kerry Jett about the fire bays, he said that there will have to be more lighting and electrical outlets installed. Chief Jett said that the Fire Trucks have battery trickle chargers that are plugged in anytime they are sitting in the bays. After some discussion, it was decided to contact Firelands Electric for an estimate for the needed electrical installation.

Trustees:

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

Mr. Parker reported he had received a letter from the Erie County Community Foundation asking if Oxford Township was going to ask for any monies from their Oxford Township Grant Fund. Mr. Parker said he told them not this year but there was a project in the planning, meanwhile we were letting the fund continue to grow.

Mr. Stewart was absent.

Fiscal Officer: 

Mr. David distributed the 2017 Mileage Certificate for the Trustees to sign, so it could be turned in to the County Engineer.

Communications:

There were no communications.

Old Business

There was discussion about the bids for replacement of the windows in the fire bays that Mr. Parker had gotten. After reviewing the bids from Olde Towne Windows, it was decided that another bid should be gotten. Mr. Parker said he would contact Custom window and Door Company, he said he believed they were the ones that put the windows in the meeting room.

New Business:

There was discussion about the upcoming Ohio Township Association Conference in Columbus. Mr. David was undecided because of issues at work, and Mr. Parker said if he went it would probably only be for one night. Mr. Parker moved that the Township reimburse for mileage and travel expense like in the past, Mr. Leber seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present voting yes; motion carried.

Mr. Leber moved to pay the bills of $17,984.07, Mr. Parker seconded the motion. Roll was called, with all present voting yes; motion carried.