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The minutes of the meeting held March 5, 2026.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES JOSEPH RABATIN, JIM MILLER, AND BLAKE MEIER: AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS
Also present were:
Jim Zimmerman Brian Knox
Dave Compston Nate Garver
Mr. Joseph Rabatin called the regular meeting to order at 6:45 pm.
The Board said the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board signed checks and po’s.
A motion to approve the February 5, 2026 regular meeting minutes was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Blake Meier with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
The Board opened the 2026 various road bids. Bids were received from Melway Paving, Holmes Supply and Lil John Transport.
A motion to pass Resolution 04-2026 as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller.
WHEREAS, the Board of East Union Township to comply with ORC 9.312(C), has been granted the authority to enact the following resolution:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Board of East Union Township hereby declares to accept any and all road bids presented at the 2026 bid opening, and proceed to work with the lowest and best bid at the time road work begins.
It was seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
A roll call vote was taken:
Jim Miller YES
Joseph Rabatin YES
Blake Meier YES
The Board opened to cemetery lawn mowing bids as follows:
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Buckeye Lawn Mowing $275.00 per week but did not list what Cemeteries it covered.
KNX Enterprises, LLC $240.00 for ACDC and Old Apple Creek Cemetery, $120.00 for Tracy Cemetery, and $60.00 for Carr Road Cemetery.
Pouly $ Cruz Company LLC $515.00 for ACDC and Old Apple Creek Cemetery, Tracy Cemetery, and Carr Road Cemetery.
McCune Outdoor Services LLC $190.00 for ACDC and Old Apple Creek Cemetery, $120.00 for Tracy Cemetery, $60.00 for Carr Road Cemetery, and $45.00 for Bodyston/Bodine Cemetery.
After discussion a motion to go with McCune Outdoor Services LLC for the 2026 Cemetery mowing was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Blake Meier concurring.
A motion to pass Resolution 05-2026 as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approve all then and now purchase order dated February 7, 2026 through March 5, 2026 totaling $ 14,658.00.
It was seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
A roll call vote was taken:
Jim Miller YES
Joseph Rabatin YES
Blake Meier YES
A motion to pass Resolution 06-2026 as follows was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
A Resolution of Approval to amend appropriations within a fund by modifying the following appropriations from one account to another within the fund:
From: Account Number Amount To: Account Number Amount
Fund: GENERAL FUND
1000-760-740-0000 $2,000.00 1000-760-316-0000 $ 2,000.00
Machinery, Equipment, & Furniture Engineering Services
TOTAL $2,000.00
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To cover surveying of the Millborne Road Property.
It was seconded by Mr. Jim Miller
A roll call vote was taken:
Joseph Rabatin YES
Jim Miller YES
Blake Meier YES
A motion to approve February receipts totaling $53,770.10 and warrants 13564 – 13608 totaling $82,809.37 and bank reconciliation and financial reports as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Blake Meier concurring.
Discussion was held regarding moving the day for the May and July meetings. After discussion a decision to move the May meeting to Monday, May 4, 2026 and the July meeting to Tuesday, June 30, 2026 both beginning at 6:45 pm was made.
Chief Zimmerman reported 32 runs for February 2026.
A motion to approve squad supplies of $411.55, and fire supplies of $384.00 for a total of $795.55 was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Blake Meier concurring.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board the Department decided to table the new squad committee at this time due to time constraints and the possible property tax changes.
Chief Zimmerman showed the Board pictures of 105’s paint blisters. After discussion the Board instructed Chief Zimmerman to get estimates to repair these areas.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Assistant Chief Compston was getting estimates to put tire chains on 101 and 103.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that 101 had been repaired and seems to be holding air now.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Mr. Nate Garver had completed all the repair on 102.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Mr. Reuben Troyer had resigned as Lieutenant but would remain on the Department as a member. Chief Zimmerman and
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the Board expressed their appreciation and Thanks for all the contributions to the Department Mr. Troyer had given over the years.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that he received our ISO rating but it has not been published. Chief Zimmerman stated the rating within the Village of Apple Creek was a 4 and the remainer of the Township will remain at 6.
Discussion was held regarding the issues with the Granit Ridge trucks using the Department and Garage to turn their trucks around. After discussion Mr. Blake Meier said he would try to get a plant tour set up for the Board to see what is going on.
Mr. Dave Compston presented the Road and Bridge and Buildings and Grounds report. Mr. Compston informed the Board that the two garage door openers had been replaced.
Discussion was held regarding ordering pipe at Marlboro’s open house with their discounts they offer. After discussion a motion to approve 2,000 feet of pipe, 10 tee, and couplers and grates up to $15,000.00 was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Blake Meier concurring.
Discussion was held regarding the request from Mr. Reuben Hershberger to bore under Ely Road for drainage issues. After discussion the Board decided they would not allow him to bore under the road, but would work with him to put in a culvert and catch basins if he can get his neighbor to agree with doing it also.
Park Planning – Discussion was held regarding getting the waivers signed for all the ball leagues that use our ballfields.
JEDD I – Mr. Blake Meier will try to get a tour of the Granit Ridge facilities scheduled for the Trustees.
JEDD II – Nothing to report, the next meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2026
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board that the survey of the property on Millborne Road was complete. After discussion a motion to proceed with a quick claim deed once the title search was complete was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Blake Meier with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Mr. Blake Meier presented the Board with the information passed out at the Wayne County Health Department Advisory meeting.
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The next regular meeting will be held Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:45 pm at the Apple Creek Fire Station.
A motion to adjourn at 8:42 pm was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Blake Meier with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.