CROSBY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Regular Meeting

December 16th, 2002

 

 

 

The Board met at 6:30 P.M. to open the six bids received for the New Baltimore Storm Sewer Project.  Jane Pirman will deliver the bids to JMA Consultants for review.

 

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 business meeting held November 25, 2002 as amended.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion.

Mrs. Harper – yes, Mr. Storer – yes, Mr. Strunk – abstain.

 

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 Don Meyer.

Mr. Storer received meeting minutes from the Hamilton County Board of Health.

Mr. Strunk received a letter from Tim Mara concerning Ft. Scott; and a thank you letter from Troop 293 for the use of the Senior/Community Center for their Pancake Breakfast.

 

GUESTS

Hamilton County Sheriff Lt. Wellbrock was present with reports.  Mrs. Harper explained that several complaints were received from residents concerning mud on the road in New Baltimore.  Mr. Strunk reported the problem to the Hamilton County Engineers who indicated that it has become a Board of Health issue and officers were instructed to write citations to those causing the problem.

 

A resident feels that an additional stop sign is needed at the end of the bridge.  Wellbrock will look into it.

 

Steve Wentzel from Fluor Fernald reported that they were in the process of reviewing  non-important records to consider destroying those that are 20 years and older since they are taking up too much space.

 

Representatives from the Synagro Company were present at the request of Board to answer questions concerning sludge that will be dumped on fields in Crosby Township.  They explained the recycling process of the Biosolids, which is like any other fertilizer, and applied to farmlands in the Spring and Fall.

Application details are tracked by the EPA and reported quarterly and annually.

The Board will schedule a meeting with a representative from the Ohio EPA.

 

 

Sam Duncan was present to report the success of the Community Christmas Party in New Baltimore.  He explained that the Party was possible through donations from area businesses and received $250 in donations for needy families in the community.

He will be accepting gifts through the end of the week for those families also.

 

REPORTS

Legal:  Don Meyer suggested that a letter be generated to the EPA to express the concerns and fears of the residents in regards to the sludge operation.  Pirman will prepare the letter and request their presence at a meeting in February.

Maintenance:  Harry Meyers provided the Board with the department’s report of work performed during the month of November.  Meyers reported that the split rail posts at the Big Park was hit by a car and destroyed.  He will look into replacing them.

Fire Dept: Bruce Downard provided the department’s monthly run reports.  Downard reported that the Holiday Dinner/Dance generated $1800.00 to be put towards the purchase of a Thermal Imager.

A bill was received from Jerry’s Truck & Diesel for the repair of the one-ton Ford pick up truck for $4211.83.   There was discussion on the action to be taken considering the truck was not worth that much.  Jerrry stated that he would accept the original bid of $1600, but would like to get at least the cost of parts used - $1889.83, or he would accept the title to the truck as payment.  The Board suggested that Downard discuss it further with Jerry. 

Clerk: Melody Inman provided the Board with the November Financial Statements, the November checking account reconciliation for review, and a list of Appropriations that were revised to pay the current salaries and bills.

The Organizational Meeting was scheduled for January 6, at 7:00 P.M.

Township Administrator: Jane Pirman prepared letters to Hamilton County Engineer, Mr. Brayshaw concerning the Storm Water Technician, and to Amy Danner concerning the Shaker Property to be used for the Bicentennial Quilt.

Pirman reported that Crosby Township was awarded $80,000 from the Hamilton County Community Block Grants Program for the year 2003.

Senior Group Director: Millie Wasinger reported on recycling materials, senior activities, and upcoming meetings. 

Mrs. Harper made a motion to approve the 2003 dates for the FCAB meetings to be held at the Senior/Community Center.  Mr. Strunk seconded the motion.  All were in favor.

Zoning:  Rick Espel provided the report of permits issued in November, recently issued permits and fees, and dates of upcoming zoning meetings.

 

OLD BUSINESS

Mr. Strunk elaborated on the letter from Tim Mara in regards to the Fort Scott Property.  It explained that Doug Meyer and Steve Leonard worked out their differences, therefore Leonard’s administrative appeal of the Board of Elections’ rejection of the referendum petitions and Doug Meyer’s suit against the township and the Board of Elections are being dismissed.

Strunk reported on the Hamilton County Commissioner’s hearing on the New Baltimore Water Lines.  They discussed reducing the cost per foot for the installation. Stunk believes that the $80,000 grant was granted to the township to help reduce that cost.

During the commissioner’s regular meeting, Todd Portune stated he was disappointed that the funding for Fernald Health Effects was no longer available and that he would like to help the Township Trustees come up with solutions to get the funding back.  Strunk will prepare a letter to Portune addressing the township’s concerns, and get direction on steps to be taken.

 

Mrs. Harper made a motion to authorize the cost for Board Members to attend the Winter Conference in February.  Mr. Storer seconded the motion.  All were in favor.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Strunk made a motion to approve use of the building for the Community Health Effects Meetings.  Mrs. Harper seconded the motion.  All were in favor.

Mr. Storer made a motion to approve use of the building for the Fernald Living History’s quarterly meetings.  Mr. Strunk seconded the motion.  All were in favor.

Mr. Strunk made a motion to approve use of the building for the Historical Society’s Chili Supper on 2/1/03.  Mrs. Harper seconded the motion.  All were in favor.

 

Mr. Storer indicated that he would like the Board to consider being on the Greenspace Committee that he spoke of before and would like to look into the township purchasing the GreenSpace Conservationist signs for residents who have 10 or more acres and value their greenspace.

Strunk stated that the Board is supportive of the idea and suggested preparing a letter to send out to large landowners and see what kind of feedback they get.  Storer will look into the cost of having the signs made.

 

Mr. Strunk made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:55 P.M.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Harper; all were in favor.