RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held June 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 6:59 pm.
A motion to approve the May 4, 2023 regular meeting minutes was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the Wayne County Commissioners Resolution to prohibit large solar facilities and wind farms.
The Board approve the Wayne County Board of Elections polling agreement for the August 8, 2023 Special Election.
A motion to pass Resolution 10-2023 declaring it necessary to proceed with the levy of a tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation for the renewal of the 1.50 mill Road and Bridge renewal levy was made by Mr. Jim Miller.
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 8-2023 to amend appropriations within the Road and Bridge as follows was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
From: Account Number Amount To: Account Number Amount
Fund: ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND
2031-760-740-0000 $24,400.00 2031-820-820-0000 $22,000.00
Machinery, Equipment & Furniture Principal Payments – Notes
2031-830-830-0000 $ 2,400.00
Interest Payments
Total $24,400.00
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To cover the first payment on the F350 pickup truck.
It was seconded by Mr. Jim Miller.
A roll call vote was taken:
Joseph Rabatin YES
Jim Miller YES
Daniel Hodge YES
The Fiscal Officer informed the Board of the Enterprise Zone Agreement meetings scheduled on June 8, 2023 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Daniel Hodge agreed to attend the meetings.
The Fiscal Officer presented the preliminary 2024 budget to be approved at the July 6, 2023 Budget Hearing meeting.
The Board approved vacation for Mr. Dave Compston on May 16, 2023.
A motion to approve receipts totaling $32,838.99, warrants 12000 – 12042 totaling $118,736.72, and bank reconciliation and financial reports as submitted was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Chief Zimmerman reported 28 squad runs, 11 fire runs, and 5 mutual aid for a total of 138.37 run hours for May 2023 with an additional 30 training hours for May 2023.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board he had to purchase a new computer to run the displays and that he purchased a mini that had been a lease return.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that all the window trim on the inside was finished, and that there would be some paint touchup that would need to be done. Chief Zimmerman further informed the Board that three windows still needed to be flashed on the outside and that the doors were here they just need to be installed.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that 108 would be going to Western Branch on Monday, and that Mr. Larry Reber would be taking it.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that 102 had a head light broken but it has been replaced.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Mr. Nick Schlabach officially passed his test and was a State Certified EMT Basic and he also passed his Fire 2 training.
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Chief Zimmerman informed the Board of an OBM grant opportunity but he needed to research it further.
Mr. Dave Compston presented the Road and Bridge and Buildings and Grounds report. The Board approved a road bore at 1573 Barnard Road.
Mr. Compston informed the Board he laid 200 tons of asphalt down last week in preparation for chip and sealing and that he had a little bit to finish.
Discussion was held regarding purchasing more stone. After discussion a motion to approve the purchase of 200 tons of #8 stone was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Discussion was held regarding the need to remove some trees along Ely and Swinehart Roads for better visibility and avoid branches hitting trees. The Trustees will look at the area and talk to the residents about the removal.
Mr. Compston informed the Board that half of the Township ditches have been mowed and he planned to finish the other half next week.
Discussion was held regarding the financing options for the new dump/snow truck. A motion to go with Republic First National to finance $245,875.00 for five years at 6.15% interest was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Park Planning – Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board he spoke with the grant people and we were the only applicants from Wayne County so far.
JEDD II – Nothing to report.
JEDD I – Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board that Mr. Steven Mast invited the JEDD I Board to tour his egg sorting business and said he could employ up to 50 people when it was fully up and running.
Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board he was still working on getting approval for a right of way to access the Weaver Cemetery behind Magni Power.
Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board of the OTA’s request to reach out to our State Representatives regarding not cutting the Local Government Funds and also to oppose the tax exemption for housing developments until roads are in and infrastructure is completed for eight years.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board that on July 1, 2023 the Force Account limits will be increased.
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Discussion was held regarding several meeting date and time changes. After discussion the Board approved to move the August regular meeting to Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., the year end meeting will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 4:00 p.m., and the organizational and regular meeting will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. all meetings will be held at the Fire Station.
The next regular meeting will be Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Fire Station.
A motion to adjourn at 8:04 pm was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.