RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held August 1, 2023.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES JOSEPH RABATIN, JIM MILLER, AND DANIEL HODGE; AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS
Also present were:
Dave Compston Jim Zimmerman
The regular meeting was called to order by Mr. Joseph Rabatin at 7:02 pm.
A motion to approve the July 6, 2023 regular meeting minutes was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
A motion to approve the July 25, 2023 special meeting minutes was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the Ohio Plan Information.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the August Grassroots Clipping.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the Matrix information on solar facilities.
A motion to approve Resolution 16-2023 as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller:
NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED, that the Board of East Union Township Trustees, Wayne County, Ohio, hereby approve to continue the Enterprise Zone Agreement with Lowe and Young on a new 10,400 square foot addition at its existing location. The Agreement is for a 50% real property tax abatement for 10 years (2 years remaining) to be initiated the first year the facility post-construction appears on the Wayne County property role; and to add a new 10,368 square foot building for storage for the remaining time of the Enterprise Zone Agreement for a personal property exemption in the amount of 100% for a period of 10 years (2 years remaining) to be initiated in tandem with the real property abatement.
It was seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge
A roll call vote was taken:
Jim Miller YES
Daniel Hodge YES
Joseph Rabatin YES
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A motion to pass Resolution 17-2023 as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller.
NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED, that the Board of East Union Township Trustees, Wayne County, Ohio, hereby approve to continue the Enterprise Zone Agreement with KSB Enterprises, LLC and Preferred Airparts LLC on a new 33,000 square foot building at its existing location to allow for the name change from KSB Enterprises LLC, to JAWS Enterprises LLC and Preferred Airparts LLC. The Agreement is for a 50% real property tax abatement for 10 years (4 years remaining) to be initiated the first year the facility post-construction appears on the Wayne County property role. In addition for a personal property exemption in the amount of 100% for a period of 10 years (4 years remaining) to be initiated in tandem with the real property abatement.
It was seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
A roll call vote was taken:
Jim Miller YES
Daniel Hodge YES
Joseph Rabatin YES
A motion to pass Resolution 18-2023 as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller.
NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED, that the Board of East Union Township Trustees, Wayne County, Ohio, hereby approve to continue the Enterprise Zone Agreement with Ripich Enterprises Limited and Advanced Tank & Fabrication AT&F on a new 40,000 square foot building on 4.733 acres of Wayne County Parcel (27-01824.005). The Agreement is for a 50% real property tax abatement for 10 years (6 years remaining) to be initiated the first year the facility expansion post-construction appears on the Wayne County property role. In addition, for a personal property exemption in the amount of 100% for a period of 10 years (6 years remaining) to be initiated in tandem with the real property abatement.
It was seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
A roll call vote was taken:
Jim Miller YES
Daniel Hodge YES
Joseph Rabatin YES
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A motion to pass Resolution 19-2023 as follows was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of East Union Township met in regular session on August 1, 2023 at 7:00 pm in an open meeting pursuant to notice duly given in accordance with the provisions of Ohio’s Open Meeting Act:
NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED, that the Board of East Union Township Trustees, Wayne County, Ohio, hereby approved to purchase a Western Star Dump Truck from Valley Freightliner for $148,330.00 and a Henderson body for $97,633.00 for a total of $245,963.00 on State Bid pricing back at their regular meeting on April 6, 2023.
It was seconded by Mr. Jim Miller.
A roll call vote was taken:
Daniel Hodge YES
Jim Miller YES
Joseph Rabatin YES
The Board approved sick leave for Mr. Dave Compston on August 3, 2023.
The Board approved vacation for Mr. Dave Compston for September 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2023.
A motion to approve receipts totaling $31,317.98, warrants 12092 – 12134 totaling $97,739.95, and bank reconciliation and financial reports as submitted was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
Chief Zimmerman reported 24 squad runs, 2 fire runs, and 4 mutual aid for a total of 118.00 run hours for July 2023 with an additional 56 training hours for July 2023.
A motion to approve squad supplies of $1,223.98 was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
A motion to approve fire supplies of $967.40 to replace MARCS radio batteries on State Bid pricing was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
Chief Zimmerman presented turnout gear replacement schedule and pricing. After discussion a motion to approve the purchase of four sets of turnout gear per year for $14,508.00 was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
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Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the water heater at the Station was leaking and was scheduled to be replaced tomorrow.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that 103’s hydraulic left system on the fold down was no longer staying up. Chief Zimmerman further informed the Board they were going to have a vinyl cover put on the fold down which would help hold it up.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that 108 was still having issues with the secondary taking on water. Chief Zimmerman stated he took it to Reberland Equipment and got it repaired.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Johnny Appleseed went well and he would like to Thank everyone on the Department for getting everything ready especially Mr. Buddy Lebold.
Mr. Dave Compston presented the Road and Bridge and Buildings and Grounds report. Mr. Compston informed the Board that the Millborne Road culvert work was going to be done soon and that Greg Shetler was going to remove the old pipe and load it into a roll off dumpster to be hauled away.
Mr. Dave Compston informed the Board that the blue mower cylinder disintegrated and needs replaced along with mower blades.
The Board approved a road bore for a 1” natural gas line on Swinehart Road.
Mr. Dave Compston informed the Board there was no build date for the dump truck yet.
Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board he spoke with Mr. Steve Wolff about the issues on LeRue Street and was told it would be taken care of.
A motion to advertise for a full or part time Assistant Road Superintendent was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
The Board approved vacation for Chief Jim Zimmerman on September 11 through 15, 2023.
Park Planning – Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board he talked to the grant people and it looked like the grant would be reduced down to $19,000.00 if we get it. Discussion was held regarding putting in new bleachers and Mr. Rabatin stated he would check with the insurance company to see if there are any restrictions.
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JEDD II – Mr. Jim Miller informed the Board that they did meet and he didn’t feel anything would happen with regard to the Wayne County Sherriff’s office allowing the Village of Apple Creek Police to help at the JRL and High School.
JEDD I – Nothing to report.
Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board that after talking with the Wayne County Prosecutors Office the Township would need an Administrator for the Home Rule so it was not something we can do.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board he would meet with the Election workers on August 7, 2023 and get them setup for the special election.
The next regular meeting will be Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Fire Station.
A motion to adjourn at 8:09 pm was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.