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The minutes of the meeting held August 1, 2024.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES JOSEPH RABATIN, JIM MILLER, AND DANIEL HODGE: AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS
Also present were:
Jim Zimmerman Dave Compston
Mr. Jim Miller called the regular meeting to order at 6:46 pm.
The Board signed checks and po’s.
A motion to approve the July 2, 2024 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 2, 2024 special meeting minutes was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the July Grassroots Clipping.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the ODOT roundabout schedule
The Fiscal Officer informed the Board of the Budget Commission hearing on August 5, 2024 regarding the Local Government Funds.
A motion to approve Resolution 17-2024 as follows was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of East Union Township met in regular session on August 1, 2024 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 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 (1 year remaining) to be initiated the first year the facility post-construction appears on the Wayne County property role.
It was seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
A roll call vote was taken:
Joseph Rabatin YES
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Daniel Hodge YES
Jim Miller YES
A motion to pass Resolution 18-2024 as follows was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of East Union Township met in regular session on August 1, 2024 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 approve to continue the Enterprise Zone Agreement with Lowe and Young on a new 24,000 square foot addition at its existing location. The Agreement is for a 50% real property tax abatement for 10 years (10 years remaining) to be initiated the first year the facility post-construction appears on the Wayne County property role.
It was seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge
A roll call vote was taken:
Joseph Rabatin YES
Daniel Hodge YES
Jim Miller YES
A motion to pass Resolution 19-2024 as follows was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of East Union Township met in regular session on August 1, 2024 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 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 (3 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
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100% for a period of 10 years (3 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:
Joseph Rabatin YES
Daniel Hodge YES
Jim Miller YES
A motion to pass Resolution 20-2024 as follows was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of East Union Township met in regular session on August 1, 2024 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 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 (5 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 (5 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:
Joseph Rabatin YES
Daniel Hodge YES
Jim Miller YES
A motion to approve Resolution 21-2024 as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miler.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approve all then and now purchase order dated August 1, 2024 totaling $195,727.12
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It was seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
A roll call vote was taken:
Jim Miller YES
Daniel Hodge YES
Joseph Rabatin YES0
A motion to approve receipts for July 2024 of $36,019.19 warrants 12673 – 12716 totaling $269,951.45 and bank reconciliation and financial reports as submitted was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
Chief Zimmerman reported 26 squad runs, 4 fire runs, and 2 mutual aid runs for July 2024 for a total of 118.50 hours plus an additional 51.00 training hours for July 2024.
The Board approved vacation for Chief Zimmerman September 6th through the 13th.
A motion to approve squad supplies of $524.89 was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board of the cracking in the station parking lot and was instructed to get pricing on grinding it out and repairing the base and re-asphalting it.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the air handlers at the station will need to be replaced within the next several years.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the roof at the station will need to be replaced soon. Chief Zimmerman presented a quote for pressure washing the roof with rust off, priming the roof using Encase Rust Inhibiting metal primer, reinforcing the seams and applying a top coat at $3.62 per square foot for a total of $49,426.14 from Pleasant Valley Commercial Roofing. Chief further informed the Board that he had someone else coming to look at the roof.
After discussion a motion to approve up to $50,000.00 for the repair of the parking lot at the station was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
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Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the water softener at the station needed replaced. After discussion a motion to approve up to $10,000.00 for a reverse osmosis softener with a pre-filter was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the Explorer got a stone chip in the window and he got it replaced at Wooster Glass for $765.95.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that DMS did all the vehicle service except the Explorer.
A motion to auction old 101 on Auctions International with up to a $3,000.00 minimum bid to accept was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board the Department would be taking another tour of the new school next Wednesday and they would be doing a hazmat refresher with Bad Day Training.
A motion to approve moving to the ESO system and replacing the IMS software for the Department for $9,562.68 was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board he ran into Mr. Chris Bishop with Orrville Fire Department and they discussed our contract. Mr. Bishop suggested a $30,000.00 a year fee for the contract. After discussion it was decided to find out what other Departments are paying for fire rates. Mr. Joseph Rabatin stated he would check with Green Township and Mr. Daniel Hodge stated he would check with Sugar Creek.
Mr. Dave Compston presented the Road and Bridge and Buildings and Grounds report. The Board approved vacation for Mr. Dave Compston August 1st, September 6th through the 13th and maybe two days the week before.
The Board approve a road bore at 6342 E. Messner Rd.
Mr. Compston informed the Board the new dump truck was ready but needs to go to Mansfield Truck and the dealership should be delivering it to the Garage.
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A motion to approve a Henderson spreader for $6,784.00 was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
Mr. Compston informed the Board that a culvert on Ely road needs replaced and also the culvert on Lautenschlager road in from of Mr. Doug Shoups
Mr. Compston informed the Board he tested the Farris mower and it was too heavy and was tearing up the yard.
Park Planning – Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board that Ms. Rhonda Shultzman has invited students to help put up the cages around the trees they planted. Mr. Rabatin informed the Board that Lowes donated $450.00 worth of material for the project and East of Chicago was donating pizza and Troyers was donating pastries for the Saturday project. Mr. Rabatin informed the Board that the Village of Apple Creek has decided to purchase the old Apple Creek Elementary property after the buildings have been demolished.
JEDD II – Mr. Jim Miller informed the Board they had a meeting on July 10th but there is really nothing to report. The next meeting in October 9, 2024.
JEDD I – nothing to report.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board he put in several requests for blinking lights at the new school zone on Emerson road. He further informed the Board that the County will put in a box culvert at the bridge on Secrest rather than replacing the bridge.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board it is up to the transportation department at the school about putting in blinking lights on Emerson road.
Mr. Jim Miller informed the Board he was still trying to get the indigent ashes from the gentleman who picked them up from the funeral home. Mr. Miller further informed the Board that Troyer Signs has donated a marker with his name and date of birth and death.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board that the County is going to put up reflectors at the intersection of Old Lincolnway and Millborne Road.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin stated he would like to thank Mr. Mike Gatti for running the dozer at the park.
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The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Fire Station.
A motion to adjourn at 9:06 pm was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.