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The minutes of the meeting held April 3, 2025.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES JIM MILLER, AND DANIEL HODGE: AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS
Also present were:
Nate Garver Jim Zimmerman
Dave Compston
Mr. Daniel Hodge called the regular meeting to order at 6:43 pm.
The Board said the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board signed checks and po’s.
A motion to approve the March 6. 2025 regular meeting minutes was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the March and April Grassroots Clippings.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the Wayne County Health Department sewage disposal letters, the Board approved the requests.
The Board approve sick leave for Nathan Garver on March 11, 2025.
A motion to approve Resolution 06-2025 as follows as made by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approve all then and now purchase order dated March 17, 2025 through April 3, 2025 totaling $ 27,648.81.
It was seconded by Mr. Jim Miller.
A roll call vote was taken:
Daniel Hodge YES
Jim Miller YES
A motion to approve Resolution 07-2025 as follows was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
From: Account Number Amount To: Account Number Amount
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Fund: FIRE DISTRICT FUND
2111-760-740-000 $1,000.00 2111-220-370-002 $1,000.00
Machinery, Equipment & Furniture Payment to Another Political Subdivision
Wayne County
Total $1,000.0
To cover MISC 911 expenses withheld from the Wayne County Auditor.
Fund: ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND
2031-760-740-0000 $ 100.00 2031-510-390-0000 $ 100.00
Machinery, Equipment, & Furniture Other – Purchased Services
TOTAL $ 100.00
To cover the addition of another DOT driver to the consortium.
It was seconded by Mr. Jim Miller.
A roll call vote was taken:
Daniel Hodge YES
Jim Miller YES
Chief Zimmerman reported 41 calls for March with 32 being EMS and 9 being Fire.
Chief Zimmerman congratulated Assistant Chief Dave Compston being awarded the Fire fighter and EMT of 2024 by the Wayne County Fire and Rescue Association.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the monument for the digital sign was finished and that cabinets to house the displays were being worked on after which the digital signs would be installed.
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Chief Zimmerman discussed the options for the content creation for the digital sign. After discussion a motion to go with the $10.00 a month subscription fee for the software to update the content creation for digital sign was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the AED training was complete for the Boys and Hot Stove league, and he was working on scheduling training for the Girls league.
Chief Zimmerman presented three quotes for the air handler replacement at the Station as follows:
Airserve SS Model $25,924.00
Water Watts SS Model $33,285.00
Alpine SS Model $34,400.00
Alpine Aluminum Model $29,400.00
After discussion a motion to go with the Water Watts air handles with the stainless-steel material and the best warranty at $33,285.00 was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
Mr. Dave Compston presented the Roads and Bridge and Building and Grounds report. Mr. Compston informed the Board that the ODOT Salt Contract was open until May 2, 2025. After discussion a motion to pass the Resolution to participate in the ODOT Salt Contract for 2025/2026 and purchase 400 ton, 100 of which would go back to Wooster Township was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge. It was seconded by Mr. Jim Miller.
A roll call vote was taken:
Daniel Hodge YES
Jim Miller YES
A motion to purchase 80 feet of 12” galvanized pipe for culverts on Ely Road and the banding necessary for a total of $1,760.40 was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller.
Mr. Compston informed the Board that truck #18 was still at Yoder Hydraulics getting the hydraulic valves fixed.
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Mr. Dave Compston presented the Board with the 2025 East Union Township proposed road work and chip and seal report. After discussion Mr. Compston informed the Board, he would get Melway Paving out to get a quote for the work to be done.
Discussion was held regarding the email sent by Mr. William Nelson on the drainage on Robing Street. After discussion Mr. Jim Miller said he would email Mr. Nelson and explain that this was put in by the allotment developer and it is off the road right of way so the Township cannot work on it.
Discussion was held regarding the mower parts ordered that have not been received yet. Mr. Dave Compston informed the Board he thought they could do a hold out repair that could get us through until the parts came in and the mower could be repaired properly.
Park Planning – Nothing to report, Mr. Jim Miller said he would get with Mr. Joseph Rabatin about keys for the concessions stand at the East Union Park.
JEDD II – Mr. Jim Miller informed the Board a meeting was scheduled for next week.
JEDD I – Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board he needed to talk with Mr. Reuben Troyer to see about scheduling another meeting.
78 Millborne – Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board that we are not a Home Rule Township and have no jurisdiction over this situation, but Wayne County Health Department did do an inspection of the property and no one was there at the time.
Handbook Update – Tabled until then next meeting when Mr. Joseph Rabatin can be there.
Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board that replacement levies may no longer be available if the House passes the proposed bill.
A motion to approve Mr. Jeff Sampsel’s mowing prices as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller.
ACDC & Presbyterian $180.00
Tracy $100.00
Carr $ 50.00
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Bodine $ 35.00
It was seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge
The next regular meeting is Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:45 at the fire station.
A motion to adjourn at 8:05 was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller.