CROSBY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Regular Meeting

March 10th, 2003

 

 

 

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

 

Mr. Strunk made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting held

February 24th, 2003 as amended.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mrs. Harper made a motion to approve payment of the bills presented. 

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

 

CORRESPONDENCE

Mr. Strunk received the agenda for the Board of Health Meeting; a pamphlet from the Hamilton County Environmental Service listing of recyclable Household Materials; an invitation to join the Smart Growth Coalition; and the Community Health Review.

Mr. Storer received the Hamilton County Environmental Service newsletter; Grassroots Clippings publication; and a letter from the Ohio EPA.

Mrs. Harper received an invitation to attend a dinner with Cinergy; Conservations Spotlight publication; a copy of the Stewardship Plan; and a letter from the Citizens Advisory Board.

 

GUESTS

Hamilton County Sheriff Lt. Wellbrock was present.  He provided the Board with the current Traffic Report and Criminal Investigation Reports.

Mrs. Yocum reported for the FRESH Group.  Their next meeting will be March 27th.

The Fernald Stewardship Meeting will be March 13th, and the Citizens Advisory Panel for the Chemical Companies will meet on March 13th.

Steve Wentzel from Fluor Fernald provided the Board with Fluor Fernald’s plan map for 2003.

Fire Department Personnel demonstrated the different time spans for full time personnel and part time personnel to respond to an emergency.  Jim Bell as narrator indicated that the difference between the two is a six-minutes, which could mean saving a life.  He ask for everyone’s support of Issue 2 on May 6th which will bring in an additional $212,736 per year to hire full time personnel.

 

REPORTS

Legal:  Don Meyer was not present.

Maintenance:  Harry Meyers provided the Maintenance Reports of work performed during January and February.  Meyers thanked the maintenance personnel for responding when they were needed for snow removal and to spread salt this past winter.

Mr. Stunk made a motion to approve up to $1400 to have water installed at the Civic Center.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

 

 

 

 

Fire Dept: Bruce Downard provided the department’s monthly report of emergency responses.

Mr. Strunk made a motion to approve $250 for the purchase of various batteries. Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Storer made a motion to approve up to $350 for office supplies.  Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mrs. Harper made a motion to approve $294.29 for repairs to the Bronco.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mrs. Harper made a motion to approve $1080 for the firefighter 1C class for Amy Ventre and Tom Benkert.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Clerk: Melody Inman provided board with the financial reports for March.  This consisted of the Fund Status, Cash Summary, and the Warrant Register.

Mr. Strunk made a motion to approve expenses for the Local Government Officials Conference, including the registration fee of $135.00.  Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Township Administrator: Jane Pirman reported that she contacted Mr. Huhn with the Board’s concerns. Pirman ordered nameplates for the new zoning board members.

Mrs. Harper made a motion adopt Resolution #8-03 stating that the Board of Trustees approves and supports the filing of an application for a Transportation Enhancement Grant through the OKI, which would be used restore and relocate the historic Oxford Road Truss Bridge.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Senior Group Director: Millie Wasinger presented two requests for use of the building.

Mr. Strunk made a motion to approve the use on March 29th, by the Fernald Health Effects Committee.  Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Strunk made a motion to approve the use on May 15th, by the Hamilton County Land Conservancy Committee.  Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Zoning:  Rick Espel provided a report of permits issued during February.

Espel reported that the new filing system would be complete by next Saturday.

 

OLD BUSINESS

Mr. Strunk inquired about prices for a basketball court at the Park in New Baltimore.

Meyers indicated that he’s waiting on the quotes.  Pirman will look into the possibility of an ODNR Grant for the improvement.

Mrs. Harper made a motion to purchase a Bicentennial Flag for $34.95.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

 

NEW BUSINESS

There was discussion on getting Hixco to treat the wetland in New Baltimore for mosquitoes this summer.  Jim Brietenbach indicated that the Dunks can be purchased and maintenance could do the treatment to save money.

There was also discussion on filling in that wetland or putting in some type of drain.

Brietenbach stated that it would have to be determined if it is a viable wetland first.

A meeting will be set up with Ted Hubbard and Harry Meyers to determine what can and should be done.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Strunk made a motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel at

8:15 P.M.   Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

The regular meeting reconvened at 8:40.

There was discussion on the contract to use the building. 

Mr. Storer made a motion to direct Millie Wasinger to enforce the contract as agreed upon.  Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

 

 

Mr. Strunk made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 9.00 P.M.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Harper; all were in favor.