President Lee Strad called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Trustees Doug Baum and Bob Anstine were present, as well as Clerk Steve Knox. Others in attendance were Louis & Violet Grooms, Bob and Nancy Brunoni, Nancy Cramer, Joe Barnes, Homer Collier, Richard Mahoney, James and Terri Davis, Dave Collier, Nancy Collier, and Nancy Edwards.

A motion was made by Anstine to accept the minutes and financial report as presented. Seconded by Baum.

Roll Call Vote: Strad – Yes

Baum – Yes

Anstine - Yes

Gary from Buckeye Mining, stated that ODNR(Ohio Department of Natural Resources) requires all mining to be done over 100 feet from a road. He went on to state that the Township already approved Buckeye Mining to mine closer than 100 feet from the road. They are now moving across the street on the same property, but ODNR wants to make sure that the original agreement is still okay with the Township. The Trustees would need to draft a letter that the original agreement is still okay allowing them to mine within 100 feet of the road.

Louis Grooms stated the there is a BZA meeting on August 16^th.

Violet Grooms said that there is an issue with some grating on Maplehurst where the new paving was done. The Trustees agreed and said that they will have that built up so no one ends up hitting it.

Nancy Collier said that the ESVFD are going to rent space on an already existing tower. She recommends that a representative from the Pike Township Board, come to one of their meeting at the Fire Department.

Joe Barnes asked about the mowing of county roads by Township employees. The Trustees stated that they will look at maybe pulling them back some.

Richard Mahoney asked if it was alright for the Pike Junior flag group to present the flag and lead in the pledge of allegiance at the next meeting. The Trustees agreed that this would be good.

James Davis asked about how long a conditional use permit lasts. The Trustees said that it lasts one year and then needs renewed.

Strad stated that we need to come up with an amount to charge the Village as well as any other entity for mosquito spraying.

Pahanish stated that a tree needs removed because it is in the power lines, as well as it being a hazard to passing carsl. The Trustees agreed to have it removed for $600.00.

Strad stated that the County will be working on the bridge in East Sparta.

Nothing at this time.

Knox stated that the Township seems to have been hit by lighting twice in the last month. He said he is bringing in a specialist to do a site survey on what we need to do as well as how we can protect on our computer system.

Nothing at this time.

Nothing at this time.

Nancy Edwards asked about getting signs made about entering and leaving Pike Township. A motion was made by Anstine to purchase these signs. Seconded by Baum.