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The minutes of the meeting held March 3, 2022.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES JOSEPH RABATIN, JIM MILLER, AND DANIEL HODGE: AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS
Also present were:
Dave Compston Jim Zimmerman
Matt Compston
Mr. Daniel Hodge called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
A motion to approve the February 3, 2022 regular meeting minutes was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
The 2022 Various Road Bids were opened from the following:
Lil John Transport Holmes Supply
Melway Paving
A motion to pass resolution 06-2022 as follows was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
WHEREAS, the Board of East Union Township to comply with ORC 9.312(C), has been granted the authority to enact the following resolution:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Board of East Union Township hereby declares to accept any and all road bids presented at the 2022 bid opening, and proceed to work with the lowest and best bid at the time road work begins.
It was seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge
A roll call vote was taken:
Mr. Joseph Rabatin YES
Mr. Daniel Hodge YES
Mr. Jim Miller YES
The Board approved vacation for Chief Jim Zimmerman for Friday March 11, 2022.
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A motion to pass Resolution 05-2022 to amend appropriations within the ARPA Coronavirus as follows was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
From: Account Number Amount To: Account Number Amount
Fund: ARP CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND
2273-760-790-0000 $20,000.00 2273-220-190-0000 $20,000.00
Other-Capital Outlay Other – Salaries
Total $20,000.00
To cover premium pay for employees.
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 February receipts totaling $39,362.39 and warrants 11274-11319 totaling $115,137.64 less pass-through training grant money to the ACVFD of $1,500.00 for total expenditures of $113,637.64 and bank reconciliation and financial reports as submitted was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Chief Zimmerman reported 32 squad runs, 4 fire runs, and 3 mutual aid totaling 205.00 run hours for February 2022 with an additional 101.00 training hours for February 2022.
A motion to approve $855.00 in fire supplies for four gas meters was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board he did put in for a State Fire Marshalls grant for two of Rapid Intervention Team supply bags that hold one air bottle face piece, hoses and regulators for approximately $5,200.00, and two battery powered chainsaws for $700.00.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the Truck Committee went to Columbus for the pre-construction meeting on the new pumper, and were informed that the timeline has been pushed back another four months for a two-year delivery date.
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Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Mr. Jason Woodruff had to retire from the Department due to health reasons. Chief Zimmerman further stated the Department would like to that Mr. Woodruff for his 15 years of service.
Chief Zimmerman presented the Board with the Feel the Heat program scheduled at the Wayne County Training Facility for Saturday April 2, 2022.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Ms. Pam Sprowls from Ohio Billing would be coming at 6:00 pm before the next regular meeting April 7, 2022, to discuss the Amish billing.
Chief Zimmerman presented a quote to replace 11 windows at the Station with triple paned installed by Yoder Construction for $7,780.00. After discussion a motion to purchase the windows from Yoder Construction for $7,780.00 using ARPA Funds was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Chief Zimmerman was instructed to get quotes to replace the gutters at the Station.
Discussion was held regarding the opinion of Ms. Barbara Biro with the Wayne County Prosecutors office regarding the Glenridge Mobile Home Park. After discussion a motion to request Ms. Barbara Biro draft of a letter to be sent to the Ohio Department of Commerce to threaten the owners license be suspended or revoked due to the road conditions within the park and put the owner on notice was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board that Mr. Jon Hofstetter was looking to get involved to try and purchase land and help the people of Glenridge find someplace else to go as a private citizen not a Trustee. After discussion the Board decided they would rather he not move any further with the project.
Mr. Dave Compston and Mr. Matt Compston presented the Road and Bridge and Buildings and Grounds report. Mr. Dave Compston presented the Board with the 2022 road report detailing chip and seal and culvert work.
Mr. Compston informed the Board that they were scheduled to get the culvert at Coon Hunters on Secrest Road replaced next week.
A motion to approve the purchase of green flashing LED lights from Henderson for $1,443.96 was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
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A motion to pass Resolution 07-2022 as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approve to purchase a mini excavator through Sourcewell pricing from Akron Tractor and Equipment for $93,095.53, with ARPA Funds
It was seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin
A roll call vote was taken:
Mr. Jim Miller YES
Mr. Joseph Rabatin YES
Mr. Daniel Hodge YES
Pricing was also received as follows:
Ohio Cat $78,558.00
Lowe & Young $81,118.63
Mr. Daniel Hodge amended his motion from the January meeting for the purchase of a trailer with ARPA Funds for a price of $12,000.00 with a possible down payment of $1,000.00 it was seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
A motion to pay a down payment to Akron Tractor if required when paychecks are signed was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Discussion was held regarding the purchase of a crew cab pickup truck; however, pricing was not State Bid/Sourcewell pricing.
The Board approve a vacation day for Mr. Dave Compston for Thursday, March 10, 2022.
Mr. Dave Compston was instructed to get tree trimming prices from Kidron Tree Service.
Mr. Jim Miller asked the Road Department to consider a Facebook page where they could post the good work they are doing.
Mr. Daniel Hodge will attend the Wayne County Health Department meeting on March 7, 2022.
Mr. Daniel Hodge and Mr. Jim Miller will attend the Wayne County Engineer road mileage certification meeting on March 8, 2022.
Park Planning – Mr. Jim Miller informed the Board that he spoke with Mr. Erich Riebe about grants and to see if there was still a need for the Park Planning Committee. Mr.
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Joseph Rabatin informed the Board he spoke with Mayor Mackey and the Village of Apple Creek is not willing to spend any money on the Park field. Mr. Rabatin further informed the Board he spoke with Mr. Fred Schludecker and he is willing to talk about working with the Park Committee to put in a Softball Field. After discussion a special meeting was scheduled on March 24, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Apple Creek Historical Society to meet with the Park Committee and discuss putting in a softball field.
Discussion was held about scheduling a road inspection day. After discussion a special meeting was scheduled on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 9:30 am at the Township Garage to drive the roads for inspection.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board that Mr. Jeff Sampsel is interested in doing the Cemetery mowing again.
Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board that Eastwood allotment can be sub granted with the ARPA funds. Mr. Hodge further informed the Board that he discussed an easement with Mast Lepley and they would be willing to do a 40’ easement to get to the property to do a long narrow detention pond. Mr. Hodge stated the home owners could go with a simple non-profit to head up an Association. Mr. Joseph Rabatin will check through the Matrix about working off road right of way and what does adequate level of service mean.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board that the Wayne County Land Bank says the house to be removed has to be shovel ready so the house on the corner of Apple Creek Road and 250 would not be eligible to use their money.
Discussion was held regarding purchasing more stone before the price increases. After discussion a motion to approve up to 1,000 tons of #67 stone was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Mr. Jeff Sampsel stopped into the meeting and said he would keep the pricing the same as last year unless the Board wanted to raise it some with the price of gas. Mr. Joseph Rabatin made a motion to play it my ear is was seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Fire Station.
A motion to adjourn at 9:19 pm was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.