CROSBY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Regular Meeting

March 31, 2003

 

 

 

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

 

Mrs. Harper made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting held

March 10, 2003 as written.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Storer made a motion to approve the expenditure of $1329.88 to Crawford & Company to pay the legal fees for litigation of the Ft. Scott matters with Doug Meyer. Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Strunk made a motion to approve payment of the bills presented. 

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

 

Mr. Warren Strunk Sr., former Crosby Township Trustee, expressed his deepest sympathy for the death of former Crosby Township Trustee Lee Baer, also for

former Township Clerk Doris Turner who is very ill. 

 

CORRESPONDENCE

Mr. Storer received information from Hamilton County Emergency Management on Severe Weather and Safety Awareness Week; and an invitation to a prayer breakfast from the Mayor of Cincinnati.

Mrs. Harper received a memo from Kathy Wagner concerning a Planning Partnership meeting; information on the Regional Planning Celebration; an OKI meeting notice, and a Township Association meeting notice.

Mr. Strunk received flyers from Hamilton County Environmental Service on yard waste drop off sites; March 10th meeting minutes from the Hamilton County Board of Health;  an update on the Hamilton County Stormwater issue; and a letter from West JAD Board member Nadine Swift.

 

GUESTS

Hamilton County Sheriff Lt. Wellbrock was present with the monthly Bureau of Records reports.  A resident from Haven Park West was present to express her concern with several issues she and others are being faced with in that mobile homes park.  The Board will address some of the problems with the owner and the Board of Health in attempt to get resolution.  Lt. Wellbrock ask that the Sheriff’s Office be called as often as needed without hesitation.

Mrs. Yocum reported for the FRESH Group. She provided information and dates for community group meetings.

Steve Wentzel from Fluor Fernald provided a message from Jamie Jameson concerning the Modified Fernald Closure Contract.

Wentzel also provided information on upcoming meeting and tours.

 

 

 

 

REPORTS

Legal:  Don Meyer was present.  He presented information concerning a Kerkan Roofing change order from D.A.G. that did not reach the township for payment causing claims of the warranty to be void.  Meyer will follow up with Kerkan via a letter after receiving information from Melody Inman on any payments made and correspondence received from Kerkan. 

Maintenance:  Harry Meyers will contact Kerkan to have the roof leak repaired.

There was discussion on the use of the building by Cornerstone Christian Church and the problems it’s causing.  CCC is requesting use on April 2, 6, & 9.

Mr. Storer made a motion to approve up to $500 to have the lights in the parking lot replaced.  Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Strunk made a motion to purchase an Exmark Lazer Z Kohler 27hp riding mower and an Exmark Turf Ranger Kohler 23hp riding mower, in the amount of $13,160. 

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

Fire Dept: Bruce Downard thanked everyone for their help and support of the Fish Fry’s and felt they were very successful in raising money for the Thermal Imager Fund.

Mr. Strunk made a motion to approve $18 for the purchase of Accountability Nametags for the new Fire Department members.  Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Storer made a motion to approve $100 for copier maintenance.  Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Strunk made a motion to approve $20 for Leif Ericson to attend seminar on HIPAA regulations, and reimbursement for his mileage.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Downard gave an update on the much-needed alpha dispatching system currently being provided by Mobil-Comm and Hamilton County Communications Center.  He would like the Board to consider purchasing the pagers for the department members for $36 each.  The service would be $1260 per year compared to  $3552 per year for service from Arch.

Clerk: Melody Inman was present.

Mr. Strunk made the motion to approve the Annual Appropriation Resolution for the purpose for which expenditures are to be made during the fiscal year ending December 31st, 2003.  Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Township Administrator: Jane Pirman met with Jennifer Vater concerning the Transportation Enhancement Grant.

Senior Group Director: Millie Wasinger contacted HixCo for extermination this spring and fall.  Mr. Strunk made a motion to approve $140.00 for the two exterminations.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Wasinger will get a price for the extermination of the Fire House on Baughman Rd.  also.

Mrs. Harper made a motion to approve $250 for framing of the OTA Bicentennial Blanket. Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Storer made the motion to approve use of the building on April 13th for an Eagle Scout Banquet.  Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Strunk made the motion to approve use of the building on April 8 and 9 for the Clean-Up Briefing meeting.  Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Strunk made a motion to approve use of the building on April 2, 6 & 9 for Cornerstone Christian Church services. Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.  CCC will be charged $150.00 for these days.

 

 

Zoning:  Rick Espel provided information on the upcoming zoning meetings.

Espel informed the Board that he has received no communication from Mr. Huhn. 

Chris Dole reported that the Land Use Plan was submitted to Regional Planning for review, and received good feedback.

 

OLD BUSINESS

Mrs. Harper ask Lt. Wellbrock if he could get the speed indicator sign for Short Road.

The next Planning Partnership and Community Compass meetings will be April 2 & 29.

Mr. Strunk reported that he has continued to work on the problem wetland area on River Road.  There was discussion on draining it, but will address the mosquito treatment for now.

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Storer reminded everyone that the Spring Clean Up will be April 25, 26 & 27.

He will order the dumpsters needed.

 

Mr. Strunk made a motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel at 9:10 P.M.

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

The regular meeting reconvened at 9:30 P.M.

Jane Pirman will contact Jim Huhn to find out what his employment status is with Crosby Township.

 

Mr. Strunk made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:35 P.M.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Storer, all were in favor.