CROSBY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Regular Meeting

January 27, 2003

 

 

 

The Regular Business Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. with all Board Members present, and Mr. Strunk presiding.

 

Mr. Storer made a motion to approve the minutes for the Organizational Meeting held January 6, 2003 as written.  Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Storer made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting held January 13, 2003 as written.  Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

 

Millie Wasinger introduced a representative from Community Services West who gave an overview of service provided and explained how our payment is used.

Mr. Strunk made a motion to approve $3000.00 to Community Services West. 

Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mrs. Harper made a motion to approve $100.00 to Murphy Insurance Agency for Insurance Bonds for the Maintenance Supervisor and Zoning Inspectors.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Strunk made a motion to approve the payment of all other bills presented this evening.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

Mrs. Harper received Planning Partnership membership information from the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission; meeting information from the Hamilton County Environmental Services on Waste Reduction; a memo from Rivers Unlimited referencing an exemption request from Rumpke Landfill, which would lower the standards for overflow into the Great Miami River.

In order to receive information firsthand on issues of this nature, Mrs. Harper made a motion to approve $70.00 to subscribe to the Ohio EPA’s weekly newsletter for one year.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Storer received information about the meeting with the Hamilton County Engineers and County and Township Officials on February 13th; meeting minutes from the Hamilton County General Health District; Ohio Safety Expo information from the Bureau of Workers Comp; and the Jan/Feb issue of the Ohio Township Magazine.

 

GUESTS

Hamilton County Sheriff Lt. Wellbrock was present.  He provided the current records reports from the bureau.  Sam Duncan expressed his concern about mud on River Road again, due to several complaints from residents.  The Board ask that they be called and the Sheriff also when it occurs so that the appropriate action can be taken immediately.

Mrs. Yocum reported for the FRESH Group.  Their next meeting will be January 23rd, where they will review a description of Fluor Fernald’s and DOE’s Safety Program.

The next FCHEC meeting will be February 6th.  Dr. Susan Pinney will provide an update on cistern and well water monitoring.

 

Sam Duncan announced the Easter Celebration to be April 13th at Crosby Elementary School from 1-3:00 P.M.

Duncan ask what could be done to get a crosswalk sign at the Corner Store in New Baltimore due to a near accident, and children crossing there.  Strunk indicated that there has been request in the past for signs and flashing lights at the park, and have received little response.  Harper provided Duncan with some information on who to contact, and thinks a traffic study will need to be done first.

 

REPORTS

Legal:  Don Meyer was present.  He informed the Board that he sent a letter to Mr. Haft concerning the Minges property again, in hopes to resolve that issue.

Harper informed Meyer about the information received from Rivers Unlimited.  Meyer suggested obtaining copies of any other public documents regarding the issue, and a public hearing date so that the Board can attend.  Pirman will contact Mr. Freemont.

Maintenance:  Harry Meyers was not present.

Fire Dept: Bruce Downard provided a report of 2002 Run Times and Trainings.

Mrs. Harper made a motion to approve an additional $289.93 to Jerry’s Truck and Diesel to pay for the repairs to the one-ton Ford truck.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion;

all were in favor.

Mr. Strunk made a motion to approve $45.55 to reimbursement Byron Lewis for materials purchased to make id’s for personnel.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion;

all were in favor.

Mrs. Harper made a motion to approve $66.00 for Bruce Inman’s EMT-B Refresher course.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Storer made a motion to purchase 5 face shields and two 5 gallon buckets of foam from Webco for a total of $340.00.  Mrs. Harper seconded the motion;

all were in favor.

Mrs. Harper made a motion to approve $575.00 for Kevin Cochran to attend the Structural Rope Rescue course.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Storer made a motion to approve $330.00 for Glen Buckley to attend Leadership Classes.  Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

The Board will meet on February 3, at 6:30 to discuss the Fire Levy Proposal.

Clerk: Melody Inman provided the Board with the December Financial Reports.

They consisted of a revised Fund Status, Cash Summary, and Warrant Register.

The December Bank Statement was reconciled and provided for review and signatures.

The Audit Committee met at 6:00 P.M. today to review the financial records for 2002.

No corrections or changes were recommended.

Township Administrator: Jane Pirman spoke with Dan Domis from Community Development who indicated there is an additional $5232.00 available to supplement the already awarded grant of $45,000.00 for the New Baltimore Storm Water project.

Mr. Strunk made a motion to adopt Resolution 02-03, which approves filing an application for Recreational Trails Program financial assistance.

Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Strunk made a motion to adopt Resolution 03-03, which approves filing an application for Clean Ohio Trails Fund financial assistance.

Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

After a lengthy discussion concerning the NPDES Phase II Storm Water Permit program, Mr. Strunk made a motion to adopt Resolution 04-03, which agrees to join and participate in the program. Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Ms. Pirman will make contact with a member of that committee to express the townships concerns and possibly have some questions answered regarding the townships exemption, and the participating cost involved.

Pirman spoke with David Nurre concerning the different types of levies, and was able to obtain information.

Pirman attended the OKI meeting concerning Transportation Enhancement Grants, and particularly the application previously submitted by Crosby Township for a Walking Trail.  We did not qualify because the application did not reach a six-figure amount.  Pirman spoke with JMA for suggestions.  The Walking Trail proposal can be enhanced to include other things to increase the amount required to participate in the OKI Grant selection.

Senior Group Director: Millie Wasinger thanked the Board for their support for Community Services West.

Mr. Storer made a motion to approve the expenditure of $50.00 for the membership renewal to the Ohio Association of Senior Centers, Inc. 

Mr. Strunk seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Zoning:  Rick Espel was able to obtain information from six individuals who will attend the Planning and Zoning Workshop on February 21st.

A resident inquired about the progress of an old nuisance complaint for a property on

St. Rt. 128.  Espel explained that he worked with Mr. Huhn who now has all the nuisance information.  He is now responsible for the continuance of those complaints.

Mr. Strunk indicated that he would contact Mr. Huhn to see where he stands with it.

 

Old Business – none

 

New Business – none

 

With no other concerns to be brought to the Board, Mr. Strunk made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:10 P.M.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.