RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held July 1, 2019.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES JOSEPH RABATIN, DANIEL HODGE, AND BLAKE MEIER; AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS
Also present were:
Steve Geiser Jim Zimmerman
Dave Compston Jeff Sampsel
Jim Orr Bob Ripich AT&F Metals
Rob Kastner WC Soil & Water Tom Pukys WC Economic Development
Mike Rowe girls softball
Mr. Blake Meier called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
A motion to approve the June 2019 regular meeting minutes was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Blake Meier concurring.
Mr. Bob Ripich with AT&F Metals on Swinehart Road discussed with the Board the water drainage issue on Swinehart Road and his business expansion and how to elevate flooding issues. Mr. Ripich pointed out that the pipe gong under Swinehart road is 18” and he was going to put in 24” pipe and wondered where the water would go when it leaves his property. Mr. Joseph Rabatin stated he had looked at that area last week and there were various pipe sizes going through there and some of them were silted up. Mr. Rabatin further stated he would like to see 24” pipe going under Swinehart road instead of the 18” pipe. Mr. Jim Orr stated he was concerned with putting more water to the owners on the other side of Swinehart road and felt the water should go into the retention pond on AT&F Metals property. Mr. Blake Meier stated the ditch after AT&F Metals could be opened up to allow for more drainage. Mr. Daniel Hodge stated that the Township could open up the end of the ditch and keep the crossover pipes at 18”. Mr. Joseph Rabatin stated that he wanted to be clear that the Township was not making any promises there will not be any more flooding. Mr. Joseph Rabatin stated he would like all the spouting drains on the South building hooked into the AT&F’s detention drain system instead of going out to the ditch.
Mr. Ripich stated to summarize he would put in 18” pipe start to finish on his property line and tie one of the downspouts into his 12” line and put a backflow preventer on the other downspout outlet or tie it into the 12” pipe also, and that the Township would try to open up the ditch at the end of his property. Everyone agreed.
Mr. Mike Rowe with Waynedale youth softball informed the Board he had 10 youth teams this year and is in need of an additional field requesting to possibly put one at the East Union Township Park where the Legion and Township fields are. After discussion, the Board stated that he needed to get some elevations for the area he was looking at
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to see if it was even feasible and stake out the area so the Board could evaluate and see if it would be possible and not interfere with the remainder of the walking path.
The Board approved Vacation for Chief Zimmerman on June 24, 2019 through June 28, 2019.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the OTARMA Update.
A motion to approve the 2020 Budget was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Blake Meier concurring.
A motion to approve Resolution 17-2019 as follows was made by Mr. Blake Meier.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of East Union Township met in regular session on July 1, 2019 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 LLC 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 (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.
Mr. Daniel Hodge seconded it.
A roll call vote was taken:
Blake Meier YES
Daniel Hodge YES
Joseph Rabatin YES
A motion to approve receipts totaling $24,462.73 warrants 9677 – 9747 totaling $166,037.47 and bank reconciliation and financial reports as submitted was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Blake Meier with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Chief Zimmerman reported 32 squad runs, 1 fire runs, and 2 mutual aid totaling 157.00 run hours for June 2019 with an additional 96.00 training hours for June 2019.
A motion to approve squad supplies of $537.36 was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Blake Meier concurring.
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Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that one hose needed repaired and a MARC’s radio had a broken screen with a cost to repair/replace being $500 to $700. It was decided to turn it into insurance for coverage.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Mr. Josh Raymond had reprogrammed all the MARCS pagers and they were planning to hand them out next week.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that some changes to the new squad that was ordered were being made before it goes to build.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Mr. Jerry Christman had finished painting the flames on the hood of the new tanker.
Discussion was held regarding what to do with the old squad and tanker when the new ones are received. The possibility of an online auction or selling to a local department were discussed.
Chief Zimmerman wanted the Thank Mr. Dave Compston and Mr. Jacob Burkholder for replacing over 4000 screws with new rubber washers on the roof of the Station.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that they would be participating in Air Works open house for families on July 13, 2019.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board they would be participating in the Johnny Appleseed festivities with an extraction demonstration on Friday evening. They will also have the fire safety trailer and host the water barrel fight on Saturday after the parade.
Mr. Dave Compston and Mr. Steve Geiser presented the Road and Bridge and Buildings and Grounds report. Mr. Compston informed the Board that there is an issue with the water drain off from the Historical Society. After discussion, the Board will look at the area and discuss the issue with Mr. Gary Rodgers.
Mr. Dave Compston informed the Board he had purchased some erosion matting to use along Lautenschlager Road East of Swinehart Road where they plan to widen the road.
Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board that the build date for the tractor has been moved up to July and that the mower was already in.
Mr. Steve Geiser informed he Board he spoke with Amstutz Farms regarding replacing his culvert and having the water run along the road instead of on the road. Mr. Geiser further stated he needed to clean the ditch and remove the existing culvert.
Discussion was held regarding culvert pipes on Barnard Road and LaRue Street.
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A motion to pass Resolution 18-2019 as follows was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of East Union Township met in regular session on July 1, 2019 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 auction off on Auctions International Inc. an online auction house, a 1992 Case IH Model 5130 Deluxe Cab Tractor, 86 HP, 2Wheel Drive, 359 cu in 6 cylinder tier 1 engine, power shift transmission with creeper, 4891 hours. Very good condition.
It was seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge
A roll call vote was taken:
Daniel Hodge YES
Blake Meier YES
Joseph Rabatin YES
Mr. Blake Meier informed the Board the Park Planning Committee was trying to get a meeting scheduled between everyone’s vacations.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board that JEDD II was scheduled to meet Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board he spoke with Mr. Steve Wolff on the Speedway request and that he will give a copy of the easement for further review.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board he had not heard back from the Prosecutors Office regarding the Electrical and Natural Gas Aggregation election information. Mr. Rabatin further informed the Board that Palmer Energy will send out letters to the residents regarding the issue.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board he attended the Wayne County Trustees Association meeting and there is a Wayne County Transportation District TID grant for a 75% 25% match but that it was very competitive or big projects.
The next regular meeting will be Monday, August 1, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Fire Station.
A motion to adjourn at 9:30 pm was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Blake Meier with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.