CALL TO ORDER:

Trustee Scott Leber called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Trustee Brian Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:

Trustee Leber, Miller, Fiscal Officer Pelletier, and Road Superintendent Andy Dunlap are present. Chairman Michael Parker was absent due to illness.

Mr. Leber yielded the chair to Fiscal Officer Melissa Pelletier. Ms. Pelletier called for a motion to open nominations for President of the Board of Trustees.

Mr. Miller nominated Mr. Leber for President of the Board of Trustees, and Mr. Leber seconded the nomination. Mr. Leber then moved to close the nominations, which Mr. Miller seconded. A roll call was conducted, and all present responded affirmatively; the motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Pelletier called for a vote to elect Mr. Leber as President of the Board. Everyone present voted yes, making Mr. Leber the 2025 President of the Board.

Ms. Pelletier passed the gavel to Mr. Leber.

Mr. Leber moved to open the nominations for Vice President of the Board, and Mr. Miller seconded the motion. The roll was called, and the motion carried, with everyone present responding in the affirmative. 

Mr. Leber nominated Mr. Miller for Vice President of the Board of Trustees, and Mr. Miller seconded the nomination. Mr. Leber then moved to close the nominations, which Mr. Miller also seconded. The roll was called, and everyone present responded affirmatively, thereby closing the nominations.

Mr. Leber called for a vote of all those in favor of electing Mr. Miller as Vice President. With everyone responding yes, Mr. Miller was elected Vice President of the Board of Trustees.

The fiscal officer sent out minutes electronically before the meeting for approval.

Mr. Leber moved to approve the minutes, and Mr. Miller seconded the motion. A verbal vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Schnee was a guest at the board meeting. Mr. Schnee will be moving back to the area.

A resident had an issue with their neighbor’s shed, encroaching 30 feet onto their property. This matter will be resolved without issue.

The spreader was installed and did not work; it was found to be the control module. The Road Superintendent dropped it off to be repaired.

The F550 Chassis will be placed on GovDeals for $36,000.00.

The township’s new truck needs to be weathered.

Trustee Parker:

Absent due to illness

Trustee Leber:

Trustee Miller would like to discuss the frequency and time of the meeting when Trustee Parker returns.

FISCAL OFFICER :

Closing for 2024 is nearing completion.

Fiscal Officer Pelletier would like permission to purchase a new coffee maker for the township hall.

COMMUNICATIONS:

There are no communications from Sherrif Sigsworth.

OLD BUSINESS :

NEW BUSINESS :

Board to act as a Body to supervise, maintain, and repair township roads

Authorize Fiscal Officer to request tax advances from Erie County Auditor

Hire/Re-Appoint Township Employees Andrew Dunlap and Lisa Crescimano

Authorize the Fiscal Officer to pay routine monthly invoices electronically when received near the due dates to avoid finance charges

Mr. Miller moved to approve the purchase of a new coffee maker for the township hall, and Mr. Leber seconded the motion. A verbal vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Miller moved to Hire/Re-Appoint Township Employees Andrew Dunlap and Lisa Crescimano, and Mr. Leber seconded the motion. A verbal vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Miller moved to Authorize the Fiscal Officer to pay routine monthly invoices electronically when received near the due dates to avoid finance charges, and Mr. Leber seconded the motion. A verbal vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.

Scott Leber, Trustee – Chairman _________________________

Melissa Pelletier Fiscal Officer_____________________________