CROSBY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Regular Meeting

November 11th, 2002

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 as written for the regular meeting held October 28^th, 2002.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Strunk made a motion to approve $1165.02 to Stan Miller for supplies that will be used for the recycling presentation at Crosby Elementary. 

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

Mrs. Harper made a motion to approve $112.50 to Crystal Clear Science, also for supplies that will be used for the recycling presentation at Crosby Elementary.

Mr. Storer 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.

CORRESPONDENCE

Mrs. Harper received a letter from the Board of County Commissioners concerning the water line project in New Baltimore; a ‘Notice of Public Hearing’ from Hamilton County’s Department of Public Works; an inspection notice for the Public Sewage Disposal at the Senior/Community Center; an opinion letter from Don Meyer; Winter Safety Awareness information from the Hamilton County Emergency Management; information from OKI concerning an amendment sent to Harrison Township Board of Trustees;   a letter from Green Township requesting information concerning the Collaborative Plan.

Mr. Storer received Paddys Run Chemical Companies CAP meeting announcement for November 14^th and agenda; Hamilton County Emergency Management Planning Committee meeting announcement for November 13^th.

Mr. Strunk received seminar information from the Ohio Code Enforcement Officials Association; October 23^rd meeting minutes from Planning Partnership.

GUESTS

Hamilton County Sheriff Lt. Wellbrock was present with reports.  A copy of the opinion letter from Don Meyer was given to Wellbrock for review.

Mrs. Yocum reported for the FRESH Group. The next FCAB Stewardship Meeting will be November 14^th, where there will be discussion on record retention. 

FRESH’s next regular meeting will be November 21^st.  Dr. Susan Penny will give an update on the health study.

Steve Wentzel from Fluor Fernald informed the Board that the tax increase proposal in Utah for the cost of shipping waste did not pass.   Wentzel informed the Board that he recently met with Chief Downard to discuss reduced mutual aid from Fluor Fernald.

Mr. & Mrs. Herzog addressed the Board regarding the complaints presented at the last meeting.  They apologized for creating conditions that aggravated their neighbors, and that they were not aware of having done so.  Mr. Herzog indicated that he will limit his ATV riding and if his neighbors object to anything in the future, he would appreciate them contacting him personally.

The Board of Trustees appreciated the Herzog’s addressing the problem.

Jim Miller addressed the Board concerning the Nuisance Abatement, the filing of complaints on his family’s property, and Jim Huhn taking pictures of the property.

Mr. Strunk informed Miller that Jim Huhn was hired to handle these issues and that he needs to speak with Jim Huhn regarding them.

Chris Dole provided information about bricks being sold by the Crosby Elementary PTA for the installation of a Tribute Walk at Crosby Elementary.  If anyone is interested, he has order forms for the first order, which will be in December.

REPORTS

Maintenance:  Harry Meyers provided the Maintenance Report of work performed the end of September and the month of October 2002.  Mr. Strunk made a motion to purchase mulch for around the swings at the park for up to $250.00.  Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Fire Dept: Bruce Downard provided the October Run Report and list of activities within the department.

Clerk: Melody Inman provided the Board with the October Financial Reports consisting of the Fund Status, Cash Summary, and Warrant Register. 

The October Bank Reconciliation was completed and submitted for review.

Inman forwarded information on the insurance concerns for the Bicentennial Celebration, to the Board.

Tax monies were received in lieu of Fernald/DOE for $21,582.00, which represents the township’s portion for years 1999, 2000, and 2001.

Township Administrator: Jane Pirman prepared a letter to Dan Domis, Director of Hamilton County Community Development requesting consideration for a Community Development Block Grant for $50,000.00.

Pirman provided information on the grant reimbursement for the playground.

Senior Group Director: Millie Wasinger thanked everyone for the cards and letters while she was recuperating.   She gave an update on the Recycling Program, the Recycling Dumpsters, and the Flu Shots.

Wasinger scheduled a Senior Center Land Use group meeting for December 2^nd,

at 6:30 P.M.

Zoning:  Rick Espel and Teri Hannon were present.  They provided the list of Zoning Permits issued during October 2002. 

The next Zoning Land Use meeting will be December 5^th, 2002.

OLD BUSINESS

Mrs. Harper received a call from the Core of Engineers indicating that all paperwork was in order for the proposed work on the creek.  She will contact Harry Meyers when the permit is received so that work can get started.

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Strunk and Chris Dole reported on the meeting with Regional Planning on the Land Use Map.  They indicated that the Regional Planning staff was very helpful.   

They will elaborate on that meeting during the next Land Use Meeting.

Other Concerns:  The next Bicentennial Meeting will be November 26^th, 7:00 P.M. at the Senior/Community Center.

Mr. Strunk made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:50 P.M.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.