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The minutes of the meeting held June 4, 2026.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES JOSEPH RABATIN, JIM MILLER, AND BLAKE MEIER: AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS
Also present were:
Dave Compston Nate Garver
Kerry Amstutz – Sterling Farm Jim Zimmerman
Mr. Joseph Rabatin called the regular meeting to order at 6:44 pm.
The Board said the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board signed checks and po’s.
A motion to approve the May 4, 2026 regular meeting minutes was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Blake Meier with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Mr. Kerry Amstutz informed the Board he was here to assist in the options available for a replacement tractor for the 2006 New Holland that was broke again. After discussion a motion to proceed with the purchase of on Kubota Model M7060HDC12 on State Bid pricing of $35,328.78 with the stipulation they can get one from another dealer and it is delivered no later the three weeks was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Blake Meier concurring.
The Fiscal Officer presented the June Grassroots Clipping.
The Fiscal Officer presented the preliminary 2027 Budget to be approved at the June 30th meeting.
A motion to approve Resolution 09-2026 as follows was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approve all then and now purchase order dated May 5, 2026 through June 4, 2026 totaling $ 4,749.95.
It was seconded by Mr. Jim Miller.
A roll call vote was taken:
Joseph Rabatin YES
Jim Miller YES
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Blake Meier YES
A motion to pass Resolution 10-2026 as follows was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
From: Account Number Amount To: Account Number Amount
Fund: GENERAL FUND
1000-760-740-0000 $1,500.00 1000-120-310-0000 $ 1,500.00
Machinery, Equipment, & Furniture Professional and Technical Services
TOTAL $1,500.00
To cover an indigent burial
It was seconded by Mr. Jim Miller.
A roll call vote was taken:
Joseph Rabatin YES
Jim Miller YES
Blake Meier YES
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the Brightspeed bond cancellation notice. Mr. Joseph Rabatin stated he would look into it to review options.
A motion to approve May receipts totaling $35,0797.22 and warrants 13701 – 13745 totaling $95,645.45, and bank reconciliation and financial reports as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Blake Meier with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Mr. Dave Compston presented the Road and Bridge and Buildings and Grounds report. Mr. Compston presented the chip and seal quote from Melway for $105,394.20. A motion to proceed with the chip and seal as quoted was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Blake Meier concurring.
Mr. Dave Compston and Mr. Nate Garver presented a quote to asphalt the walking trail from Melway for $152,467.00. A motion to pass Resolution 11-2026 to authorize
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applying for a grant from ODNR was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin. It was seconded by Mr. Blake Meier.
A roll call vote was taken:
Joseph Rabatin YES
Blake Meier YES
Jim Miller YES
Mr. Dave Compston informed the Board he had to order repair parts for his mowing tractor also.
Mr. Dave Compston informed the Board they would start hauling asphalt next week.
Mr. Dave Compston informed the Board that Mr. Nathan Garver had passed his trench and shoring class and is now certified.
Assistant Chief Compston presented the Fire report. Assistant Chief Compston informed the Board they had 37 runs in the month of May.
A motion to approve fire supplies for Class A & B foam for $1,778.00 was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Blake Meier with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
A motion to approve $600.00 for hose testing and $297.50 for ladder testing was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Blake Meier concurring.
A motion to approve $2,652.00 for required hydrotesting was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Blake Meier concurring.
A motion to approve $19,863.00 for four sets of turnout gear and helmets and boots was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Blake Meier concurring.
Assistant Chief Compston informed the Board that they had some issues with the generator and was told it should possibly be replaced at around $42,000.00, however Mr. Nate Garver figured out the issue and is going to get it fixed.
Assistant Chief Compston informed the Board that Mr. Nick Schlabach had been promoted to Lieutenant.
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Assistant Chief Compston informed the Board 102 has a hydraulic leak that was being fixed.
Assistant Chief Compston informed the Board the tanker committee approved $500.00 change order to add green lights to the new tanker for better visibility.
The Board approved to allow Waynedale to put a sign for bus drivers in the yard at the Township.
The Board approved vacation for Mr. Jim Zimmerman July 13 – 17, 2026.
Park Planning – Mr. Blake Meier informed the Board that the bathrooms were being kept up well.
JEDD I – Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board he would like to get an opinion from the Prosecuting Attorney regarding our rights to inspect what is going on at Granit Ridge Mr. Jim Miller said he would put the request into the Matrix.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board he spoke with Taggert Law Firm and was informed we cannot do a quick claim deed on the Millborne Road property. After discussion Mr. Jim Miller said he would put a request into the Matrix to see if they can do the required quiet deed.
A discussion was held regarding Data Centers and the Board approved to put a request into the Matrix to see what limitations the Township can require.
The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday June 30, 2026 at 6:45 pm at the Apple Creek Fire Station. This will be the required Budget Hearing for the 2027 Budget.
A motion to adjourn at 8:10 pm was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Blake Meier concurring.