RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held May 2, 2024.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES JOSEPH RABATIN, JIM MILLER, AND DANIEL HODGE: AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS
Also present were:
Jim Zimmerman Dave Compston
Brian Stoffer Nick Schlabach
Reuben Troyer
Mr. Jim Miller called the regular meeting to order at 6:58 pm.
A motion to approve the April 4, 2024 regular meeting minutes was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board the April Grassroots Clipping.
The Board approved sick time for Mr. Dave Compston on April 19, 2024.
The Fiscal Officer informed the Board that the 2022-2023 Audit was progressing.
The Fiscal Officer informed the Board that the preliminary 2025 budget will be presented at the June meeting.
A motion to approve receipts for April 2024 of $76,009.28 warrants 12523 – 12569 totaling $78,792.28 plus direct payments to the Ohio State Treasurer of $68.90 for total expenditures of $78,861.18 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.
Park Planning – Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board that Ms. Rhonda Shultzman and her students planted 25 trees around the park, some are pine and some are oak. Mr. Rabatin further informed the Board that they had also put up a new sign.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board that the Village of Apple Creek was now interested in the Apple Creek Elementary property if the building was demolished. Mr. Rabatin also informed the Board he spoke to Mr. Eli Troyer about the value of the modular on the property and was informed they could vary from $1.00 to $5,000.00.
Mr. Jim Miller asked if the land where we had dirt hauled in for a new softball field that we are now not going to proceed with could be flattened out and grass planted. Mr. Rabatin stated he would see if he could get some volunteers to help with this.
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JEDD II – Mr. Jim Miller stated there was nothing to report and their next meeting is in July.
JEDD I – Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board that they met with Mr. Steven Mast on site with Mr. Reuben Troyer and Mayor Mackey. Mr. Hodge further informed the Board that Mr. Mast is talking with the Village of Apple Creek to get sewer reinstated at the property.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that he has no numbers to report yet for April because he did not have time due to the amount of runs and fires.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the grant request to Trans Canada had been denied.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that he had to get the air conditioner at the Station repaired by Alpine Heating and Cooling.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board the new engine is scheduled to be delivered on Monday May 6th.
A motion to approve up to $400.00 for squad supplies was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Mr. Jim Miller asked Chief Zimmerman if he could check for possible safety grants to be used for the purchase of an electronic sign.
The Board opened sealed bids for the 2000-gallon tanker and chassis as advertised. One bid was submitted as follows:
Reberland Equipment Inc. DBA Firovac
Chassis $157,794.00
Apparatus $296,940.00
Total $454,734.00
A motion to pass Resolution 10-2024 as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees opened sealed bids for a 2000 Gallon Tanker presented by Reberland Equipment Inc. as the only bidder for $157,794.00 for the chassis and $296,940.00 for the tanker apparatus for a total bid price of $454,734.00. THEREFORE BE IT
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RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of the 2000 Gallon Tanker pending the Fire Chief approval and agree to a pending $10,000.00 deposit on the chassis if required.
It was seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
A roll call vote was taken:
Jim Miller YES
Daniel Hodge YES
Joseph Rabatin YES
Mr. Dave Compston presented the Road and Bridge and Buildings and Grounds report. Mr. Compston presented the Board with a quote from Melway Paving for the 2024 chip and seal on 8 miles of roads. A motion to approve the 2024 chip and seal quote from Melway Paving for $196,324.74 was made by Mr. Jim Miller it was seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
The Board approved to allow the old benches at the Dildine field to go for a donation.
Mr. Dave Compston informed the Board that the new dump truck was delivered to Valley Freight liner.
A motion to approve the ODOT Resolution to order 400 tons of salt for the 2024 Salt Bid was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
The Board discussed the Wayne County Engineers letter regarding installing a four way stop at Bechtle and Eby Roads. The County informed the Board they feel it is not needed but the Board along with the Green Township Board could proceed if they wanted. After discussion a motion to proceed with the installation of a four way stop at Bechtle and Eby Roads was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board that there will be a bridge replacement on Bank Street the summer of 2026.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board he was working on the Medicare survey for services.
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A motion to approve Chief Zimmerman the ability to sign the paperwork for the new tanker chassis after review of the bid spec presented was mad by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Mr. Dave Compston informed the Board he may have a possible 18-year-old that could be hired for mowing and other jobs for the Township if possible. After discussion a motion to allow Mr. Dave Compston to offer a job, pending insurance approval, up to $20.00 an hour was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
A motion to make an allowance to allow Mr. Thomas Kapek to finish his term as the Township Representative on the Wooster Hospital Board was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Fire Station. There will be an additional meeting following the regular meeting regarding the Agricultural Security Hearing coming in July.
A motion to adjourn at 8:28 pm was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.