November 25th, 2002

The Regular Business Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M.

Present: Mr. Storer, Mrs. Harper (presiding) Absent: Mr. Strunk

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

November 11^th, 2002 as amended. Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Storer made a motion to approve the payment of $1029.82 for recycling materials for the Recycling Program at Crosby Elementary, as well as the payment for the bills being presented for payment this evening. Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

CORRESPONDENCE

Mr. Storer received – a notification of the Fernald Living History meeting to be held December 2nd at 6:30 P.M.; notification of a 25% bonus rebate for $1350.28 from The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation; minutes from the November 14^th Citizens Advisory Panel (CAP) meeting; notification of the Hamilton County Road Superintendents meeting on December 4^th; Hamilton County General Health District Newsletter; the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services/Solid Waste meeting minutes of November 14^th; a notification of a Public Hearing on November 27^th from the Department of Public Works concerning the construction maintenance repair on several streets in Crosby Township; and a meeting announcement from the Paddys Run CAP for January 9^th, 2003.

Mrs. Harper received – a letter from the County Engineer concerning grants for Storm Water – this was passed on to Mrs. Pirman for review; received the permit for work on the creek bank stabilization from the Corps of Engineers; also received further information concerning the sludge to be placed on property within the township. She will forward the information to Don Meyer for input.

GUESTS

Hamilton County Sheriff Lt. Wellbrock was present with the Bureau of Safety Reports.

There were no concerns at this time.

Mrs. Yocum was present to report for the FRESH Group. Their last meeting for the year took place November 21^st. Yocum reported on several upcoming community meetings being held during December.

REPORTS

Maintenance: Harry Meyers had nothing to report at this time.

Fire Dept: Bruce Downard provided a report of Fire Department activities and member status. Downard will need to meet in executive session to discuss personnel.

Clerk: Melody Inman provided the Board with a list of revised appropriations, and an update on the New Baltimore Storm Water Project Plans.

Township Administrator: Jane Pirman elaborated on the letter Harper received from the County Engineer – she will prepare and forward a letter of support so that they may apply for a Storm Water Grant.

Pirman spoke with Dan Domis concerning the Community Development Block Grants that will be available in 2004. Two hearings will be needed after the 1^st of the New Year.

Senior Group Director: Millie Wasinger was not present.

Zoning: Rick Espel and Teri Hannon gave an update on the re-organizing of the zoning files and supplies needed.

Mr. Storer made a motion to approve up to $500.00 for zoning supplies. Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

OLD BUSINESS

Mrs. Harper elaborated on the EPA report of the sludge application on approximately 220 acres in Crosby Township. The report contains phone numbers of involved individuals if anyone wants to contact them with concerns.

Mr. Storer received a follow-up on the photographs sent for the Bicentennial Blanket. The Shaker Meetinghouse was chosen as one of the finalist. He will be sending a letter to approve release of that photo.

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Storer made a motion to approve use of the Senior/Community Center on December 22^nd by the Crossway Community Church. Mrs. Harper seconded the motion;

all were in favor.

Mrs. Harper made a motion to approve use of the Senior/Community Center by a local Brownie Troop on December 30^th. Mr. Storer seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Mr. Storer made a motion to approve use of the Senior/Community Center by Crosby Elementary Head Start Program on December 20^th, upon concurring with the Senior Group’s use for possible conflicts. Mrs. Harper seconded the motion; all were in favor.

Other Concerns:

Senior/Community Center Grounds Use Meeting December 2^nd at 6:30 P.M.
Comprehensive Land Use Plan Meeting December 5^th at 7:00 P.M.
Bids will be open for the New Baltimore Storm Sewer Project on December 16^th at 6:30 P.M.
Christmas Celebration at Sam’s Corner Store on December 15^th, from 1-5:00 P.M.

Other Business:

· Maurice Hornbach thanked the Board for their approval of the monies for the Crosby Township Bicentennial Celebration.

Mr. Storer made a motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel at 7:50 P.M.

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

The regular meeting reconvened at 8:12 P.M.

Mr. Storer made a motion to have Don Meyer direct a letter to a resigning Firefighter for reimbursement per his signed contract. Mrs. Harper seconded the motion;

all were in favor.

Mr. Storer made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:15 P.M. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Harper; all were in favor.