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The minutes of the meeting held June 5, 2025.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES JOSEPH RABATIN, JIM MILLER, AND DANIEL HODGE: AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS
Also present were:
Nate Garver Jim Zimmerman
Dave Compston Sheriff Ballinger
Jeremy Lehman John Robinson
Chuck Rudy
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 May 1, 2025 regular meeting minutes was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
Sheriff Ballinger addressed the Board regarding several issues and stated he was just touching base to keep in touch after the election. Sheriff Ballinger informed the Board he has been on several calls with the Apple Creek Fire Department and he wanted to thank them for the outstanding job they do.
Mr. Jeremy Lehman with MCTV informed the Board he was waiting on permits to work to do road bores. Mr. Daniel Hodge informed him about the depth requirements for road bore work. The Board approved the road bore permits.
Mr. John Robinson addressed the Board concerning the run off water on Secrest Road. After discussion Mr. Dave Compston informed Mr. Robinson they would come and berm the roads in the fall and then chip and seal the road next year.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the June Grassroots Clippings.
The Board approved sick time for Mr. Dave Compston on May 7, 2025.
The Fiscal Officer presented the preliminary 2026 budget.
The Fiscal Officer presented the OPERS board voting information.
The Fiscal Officer informed the Board of the Brightspeed bond cancellation.
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A motion to approve Resolution 09-2025 as follows was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approve all then and now purchase orders dated June 5, 2025 totaling $ 39,760.75.
It was seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
A roll call vote was taken
Daniel Hodge YES
Joseph Rabatin YES
Jim Miller YES
A motion to approve receipts totaling $46,214.90 warrants 13133 – 13184 totaling $132,384.13, less squad overpayment refund of $50.00 for total expenditures of $132,334.13 and bank reconciliation and financial reports as submitted was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
A motion to approve Resolution 12-2025 as follows was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approve to allow Mr. Joseph Rabatin Trustee to request from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Matrix a response for the following request. WHEREAS the Board of East Union Township wishes to find out from the Matrix what the ORC regulations are regarding bonding coverage for work within the road right of way within the Township.
It was seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
A roll call vote was taken:
Daniel Hodge YES
Joseph Rabatin YES
Jim Miller YES
Mr. Dave Compston presented the Road and Bridge and Buildings and Grounds report. The Board approved a road bore on Messner and Cutter Road.
Mr. Dave Compston presented a quote from Melway Paving for chip and seal of roads for $267,243.94. A motion to approve chip and seal for $267,243.94 was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
A motion to pay for the material for the Ely Road job was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Mr. Compston informed the Board they did five culverts under the roads.
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Mr. Compston informed the Board they had done the first round on mowing.
Mr. Compston informed the Board he did have an issue with Brock from the Wayne County Engineers office regarding putting in two field access drives.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed Mr. Dave Compston that Mr. Doug Shoup would like to get a couple loads of broken up concrete.
Assistant Chief Compston reported 50 calls for May.
A motion to approve squad supplies for $751.12 was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
A motion to approve fire supplies for $549.00 was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
A motion to approve $564.38 to repair the rear brakes on 105 at A&J Exhaust was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
The Board approved vacation for Chief Zimmerman on June 20, 2025 and June 27 – July 4, 2025.
Assistant Chief Compston informed the Board the Department will hold their auction in November of 2025.
Assistant Chief Compston informed the Board that the annual flow testing will be in August and annual pump testing will also be in August. He further informed the Board that hose testing will be completed in June.
Assistant Chief Compston informed the Board that Mr. Nate Garver serviced the generator.
Assistant Chief Compston informed the Board that the Department and Road Department will participate in the Touch a Truck on June 28, 2025.
Park Planning – Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board a group of Amish held a large ball tournament at the Park. Mr. Rabatin further informed the Board that the door handle on the lower door needs repaired or replaced. Discussion was held regarding
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charging for use of the fields. After discussion Mr. Rabatin stated he would check and see what others are charging for use of facilities.
JEDD II – Mr. Jim Miller informed the Board they have a meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025 and would discuss the police coverage at Waynedale.
JEDD I – Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board that Mr. Steven Mast broke ties with the Village of Apple Creek regarding his waste water situation. Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board he received a call from Mr. Jon Hofstetter regarding our relationship with Granit Ridge.
A motion to pass Resolution 10-2025 as follows was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approve to allow Mr. Joseph Rabatin Trustee to request from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Matrix a response for the following request. WHEREAS the Board of East Union Township wishes to find out from the Matrix what the ORC regulations allow for the Board to deal with junk vehicles.
It was seconded by Mr. Jim Miller.
A roll call vote was taken:
Joseph Rabatin YES
Jim Miller YES
Daniel Hodge YES
A motion to approve Resolution 11-2025 as follows was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approve to allow Mr. Joseph Rabatin Trustee to request from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Matrix a response for the following request. WHEREAS the Board of East Union Township wishes to find out from the Matrix what the ORC regulations are regarding noxious weeds within the Township.
It was seconded by Mr. Jim Miller.
A roll call vote was taken:
Joseph Rabatin YES
Jim Miller YES
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Daniel Hodge YES
A motion to support the Wayne County Engineers letter to the State was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
The next regular meeting is Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:45 at the fire station.
A motion to adjourn at 8:31 was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.