RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held March 6, 2025.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES JIM MILLER, JOSEPH RABATIN, AND DANIEL HODGE: AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS
Also present were:
Nate Garver Jim Zimmerman
Dave Compston
Mr. Daniel Hodge called the regular meeting to order at 6:44 pm.
The Board said the pledge of allegiance.
The Board opened road bids from the following Companies:
Melway Paving
Holmes Supply
Lil John
A motion to pass Resolution 04-2025 as follows was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
That the Board of East Union Township hereby declares to accept any and all road bids presented at the 2025 bid opening, and proceed to work with the lowest and best bid at the time road work begins.
It was seconded by Mr. Jim Miller.
A roll call vote was taken:
Joseph Rabatin YES
Jim Miller YES
Daniel Hodge YES
The Board signed checks and po’s.
A motion to approve the February 6. 2025 regular meeting minutes was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
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The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the MCTV rate increase letter.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with Representative Al Landis’s letter.
The Board approve sick leave for Mr. Dave Compston on February 24, 2025.
A motion to approve Resolution 05-2025 as follows was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approve all then and now purchase order dated March 6, 2025 totaling $ 163,292.73.
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 $146,623.20 warrants 12997 – 13039 totaling $236,674.50 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 48 calls for February with 85% being EMS and 15% being Fire.
A motion to approve squad supplies of $553.87 and fire supplies up to $500.00 was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
Chief Zimmerman informed the board that the cellular billing that used to with Verizon was moved to AT&T First Net, keeping the modem for the life pack’s with Verizon. Chief Zimmerman further informed the Board that we are currently paying $14.00 a month but it will be moving to $20.00 to increase data usage to 50 mb.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board he was still waiting on the pulse ox cable, and he also has an AED battery that needs replaced.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board he had Alpine Heating and Cooling out to repair the heater ins the apparatus bay.
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Discussion was held regarding the base of one of the air handlers that needs repaired or replaced. After discussion Chief Zimmerman was instructed to get pricing for a replacement, and to have the base repaired for now.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board we would be hosting another trench rescue class on March 15th and April 18th and 19th.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Yoder Construction was there today looking at the sign area and would like to dig next Wednesday and pour the footer for the sign on Thursday.
Discussion was made about the need for new chairs for the Station. After discussion a motion to approve up to $4,000.00 for new chairs was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
Mr. Dave Compston presented the Roads and Bridge and Building and Grounds report. Mr. Compston informed the Board that the road bore on 5109 Cutter Road was complete. The Board approved the road bore.
Mr. Compston informed the Board that Brightspeed was boring only 2’ under the road and that he was possibly have to work with the County to get this corrected.
Mr. Compston informed the Board that the NAPA filter sale was next week and he was planning on purchasing all the filters to service all the trucks.
Mr. Compston informed the Board that Marlboro Supply’s open house was coming up and he was planning on purchasing pipe for the upcoming jobs at a discounted rate.
Mr. Compston informed the Board that a price for a toolbox with a fuel tank for the pickup truck was $1,519.00 at Radical Design. A motion up to $2,000.00 to purchase a toolbox with a fuel tank was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Mr. Compston informed the board that all the equipment was serviced for the Spring Summer work.
Mr. Daniel Hodge presented a price for a Samasz mower from Lowe and Young for $13,670.00 to replace the mower on the New Holland. After discussion it was decided
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not proceed with this purchase as the parts to repair the old mower were already ordered for $3,000.00.
Discussion was held regarding 6500 Messner Road and the damage from plowing. After discussion it was decided that if the resident agreed to allowing berming along his fence line we would cover some of the repair cost.
Park Planning – Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board that the person who had completed their community service at the park would maybe interested in some mowing and landscaping. After discussion it was decided we could cover that with adding an Assistant Road Superintendent.
JEDD I – Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board the JEDD I Board had met on February 26th and met up at Granite Ridge talking with Mr. Kevin Weaver the OFC but did not make much progress. Mr. Hodge further informed the Board he made signs to put up at Granite Ridge in English and Spanish, and had Mr. Compston install no truck turn around signs at the Station and Garage.
Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board he would be out of town the week of March 16th and Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board he would be out of town March 19th through the 22nd.
JEDD II – Mr. Jim Miller informed the Board a meeting is scheduled for April 9th.
Discussion was held regarding changes to the Employee Handbook. After discussion a motion to table a decision until the next meeting was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Discussion was held regarding Palmer Energy’s natural gas aggregation proposal. After discussion a motion to approve to go with the 12-month agreement was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Discussion was held regarding Mr. Jeff Sampsel mowing again this year. Mr. Sampsel informed the Board he was not increasing pricing but the Board could if they so desired. After discussion the Fiscal Officer was instructed to provide the pricing from last year and the Board would make a decision at the next meeting.
Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board he attended the Wayne County Health Board Advisory Committee meeting on March 3rd. Mr. Hodge informed the Board that Mr. Greg Piatt was appointed Chairman.
Mr. Daniel Hodge gave an update on 78 Millborne. He informed the Board that the Health Department had given a 30-day notice to comply and it expired today. Mr. Hodge further informed the Board that Sherriff Ballinger reinstated the litter control and they will work with the Health Department on the cleanup but it could take up to a year to finish.
The next regular meeting is Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:45 at the fire station.
A motion to adjourn at 8:45 was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.