January 25, 2008

Work Session

Trustee Corey called the meeting to order. Trustee Patterson was present. Also present were Dan Evers, Administrator and Tom Swope, Law Director. Trustee Romano and Fiscal Officer Kristin Spiekerman was absent with prior notice.

Executive Session

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Patterson to enter executive session to discuss real estate and pending/threatened litigation. Motion carried.

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Patterson to return to regular session and to appoint Peggy Monjar to take minutes. Motion carried.

Trustee Patterson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Warrants and Payments; Resolution to Pay Bills

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Patterson to approve Warrants #51942 through 51960 which is different than presented. Motion carried.

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Patterson to approve Resolution Number 2008-004 A Resolution Directing Payment of Township Expenses, Declaring an Emergency and Dispensing with the Second Reading. Motion carried.

Comprehensive Plan Update (Community Development)

Emily Crowe, McBride Dale Clarion, gave an update on the Comprehensive Plan.

Stormwater District Board Discussion

Trustee Corey thanked members of the Stormwater District Board for their service.

Walt Daniels and Eric Luckage, members of the Stormwater District Board, spoke on plans for handling Greenfield Place Subdivision, plans for conducting multiple watershed studies throughout the township and status with current and next General Permit and how it impacts road right-of-way.

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Patterson to take a short recess. Motion carried.

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Patterson to return to session. Motion carried.

Stormwater District Board Discussion – continued

Disaster Plan Update (Fire)

Dan Evers gave an update on the Township Disaster Plan. Acting Fire Chief Chris Eisele was present to answer the Board’s questions.

Medic(s) Purchase (Fire)

Dan Evers spoke on purchasing medic units. Acting Fire Chief Chris Eisele answered the Board’s questions.

Resolution of Authorization to File an Application for Financial Assistance

Under LWCF and NatureWorks Program (Park)

Joel Smiddy submitted a Resolution to authorize application with Ohio Department of Natural Resources for financial assistance.

A motion by Trustee Patterson and second by Trustee Corey to approve Resolution Number 2008-005 A Resolution of Authorization, Dispensing with the Second Reading. Motion carried.

Socialville-Foster Pathway Discussion (Park)

Joel Smiddy updated the Board on a pathway connection along Socialville-Foster Road.

Park Use Policies

Joel Smiddy presented updated township park rules.

Fleckenstein Park Homestead

Joel Smiddy gave an update on the status of the farm house and two outbuildings at Fleckenstein Park.

Donation Policy (Park)

Joel Smiddy presented a donation policy for the township parks.

A motion by Trustee Corey and second by Trustee Patterson to adjourn at 5:10 p.m. Motion carried.

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Dan Corey, President                            Kristin Spiekerman, Fiscal Officer