CROSBY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
October 14th, 2002
The Regular Business Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. with all Board Members present.
Mr. Storer made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting held September 30th, 2002 with the addition as stated. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Harper; all were in favor.
Mr. Strunk made a motion to approve payment of the bills presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Storer; all were in favor.
Mrs. Harper received information on ‘Design Green Cincinnati’ meeting at UC;
Information from Todd Portune on the 4 Step Process of Emergency Planning; the newsletter from the Paddy’s Run Chemical Companies; a letter from Tim Mara; a list of issues that will be discussed at the next Citizens Advisory Board meeting; and Web Site information from Byron Lewis.
Mr. Storer received Chemical Companies Advisory Panel minutes and agenda; a ‘Crosby Recycles’ magnet
Mr. Strunk received a meeting invitation from Citizens Committee On Youth; the October 14th meeting agenda from the Hamilton County Board of Health; the Annual Report from Cincinnati Water Works; and a letter from Tim Mara concerning the Fort Scott litigation which he expounded on.
Hamilton County Sheriff Lt. Wellbrock was present. He checked into the traffic laws concerning the ATV problem on Baughman Rd., and reported that there is nothing in the realm of that situation.
Mrs. Yocum had nothing to report for the FRESH Group at this time.
Maintenance: Harry Meyers provided the monthly report of activities performed the end of August and during the month of September.
No Dumping signs have been ordered.
The electric for the marquee sign is almost complete. Strunk thanked Chris Dole for his work on it.
Fire Dept: Bruce Downard provided a report of activities for the department, as well as the run report for September.
Downard provided revised rules for department members.
Clerk: Melody Inman provided the September Financial Reports which consisted of the Fund Status, Cash Summary, and Warrant Summary.
The September bank statement has been reconciled and presented for review.
Mr. Strunk made a motion to approve ‘The Resolution Accepting the Amounts and Rates As Determined By The Budget Commission and Authorizing The Necessary Tax Levies and Certifying Them to the County Auditor’. Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.
Township Administrator: Jane Pirman was absent.
Senior Director: Millie Wasinger was absent. Harper reported on the Flu Shots that will be available for senior citizens.
Zoning: Rick Espel reported on the activity file for addresses within the township. They are being re-filed for easier retrieval; there was discussion concerning the completion of a survey of buildings on properties and the files pertaining to such. Strunk and Storer will both investigate for information pertaining to the survey.
There was discussion on hiring Mr. James Huhn to help with the nuisance complaints.
Teri Hannon provided a list of permits that were issued during the month of September and fees for currently issued permits.
The next Land Use meeting will be October 15th, at 7:30 P.M.
Mrs. Harper reported that the address problem with Adelphia has been corrected, but still waiting for an answer concerning the monies due Crosby Township.
Mr. Storer reported that the pictures for the Ohio Bicentennial Blanket have been sent in for consideration.
Mr. Storer reported on a phone call from a resident indicating that Mr. Welsh could provide enough fill for the Wet Land (swamp) in New Baltimore. There was discussion on bringing the fill to the Senior/Community Center for the creek problem; also, discussion on rather or not the wetland is natural or man made.
Mr. Strunk suggested calling Ted Hubbard to see if they obtained any information about that area when they surveyed for the bridge. Storer will contact Mr. Hubbard and
Mr. Welsh.
Mrs. Harper made a motion to pay Byron Lewis $1500.00 for his work establishing the township web site and services for one year. Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.
Mr. Strunk made a motion to go into Executive Session at 7:50 P.M. to discuss personnel. Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.
The regular meeting reconvened at 8:25 P.M.
Mr. Storer made a motion to hire Mr. James Huhn to work on the nuisance complaints
5-10 hours per week at the rate of $19.00 per hour.
Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.
Mr. Storer made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:27 P.M. The motion was seconded by Mr. Strunk, all were in favor.