CALL TO ORDER:

Chairman Mike Parker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Chairman Mike Parker led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:

Trustees Parker, Leber, Miller, Fiscal Officer Pelletier, and Road Superintendent Andy Dunlap are present.

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

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

No guests were present.

Mr. Dunlap sought approval to attend the OTA Winter Conference.

Mr. Dunlap requested a purchase order from Fiscal Officer Pelletier for Valley Ford.

Trustee Parker:

Trustee Leber:

Mr. Miller inquired if reimbursements were received for roadwork and grants paid for by the township but would be reimbursed. Oxford Township has been refunded for all 2024 grant and roadwork programs.

FISCAL OFFICER –

FO Pelletier sought approval to become a notary through online education courses. This would allow notarization to be done for township documents that require the use of a notary.

COMMUNICATIONS:

There are no communications from Sherrif Sigsworth.

OLD BUSINESS –

The contract and the resolution for North Central EMS are being revised by attorneys for proper language.

NEW BUSINESS –

Oxford Township is purchasing an F 550 to reduce its truck fleet, maintenance, and operating expenses. The 2002 dump truck and 2020 chassis will be sold, reducing the fleet from 3 vehicles to two. Oxford Township will sell their older trucks on GovDeals.

Regretfully, Deb DeChant is retiring, and a Board of Appeals secretary must be hired.

Trustees are reviewing the salary for the secretary for the Board of Appeals, establishing the new salary to be $70.00 per meeting and $20.00 per hour for administrative work outside of meeting hours,

Oxford Township does not object to the renewal of the Mason Jar Liquor License.

Mr. Leber moved to approve expenses for the OTA Winter Conference for Mr. Dunlap and Mr. Parker, and Mr. Miller seconded the motion. A verbal vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Miller moved to approve the expenses for Fiscal Officer Pelletier to take an online course to become a notary for Oxford Township documents, and Mr. Leber seconded the motion. After a verbal vote, the motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Leber moved to approve the salary increase for the Zoning Board of Appeals secretary to $70.00/per meeting and $20.00/per hour for administrative work outside of the meeting, and Mr. Miller seconded the motion. After a verbal vote, the motion passed unanimously.

The trustees contacted Ms. Thayer by phone during the meeting, and she appeared interested. She said she would get back to Mr. Parker with an answer, but she was busy at the time.