Pike Township Trustees Regular

Monday, November 20^th 2006

Regular Meeting

President Lee Strad called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Trustees Bob Anstine and Doug Baum were present. Clerk Steve Knox was available by phone, but could not make the meeting due to work obligations. Others in attendance were Mark Pahanish, Nancy Collier, Louis & Violet Grooms, Nancy Cramer, David Ross, Jerry Eibel, Clarence Flowers, Gary Alkire, Tom O’Dell, Ron Katt, Ron Lewis, Dave Jones, Dave Collier, and Debbie Moore.

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

Roll Call Vote: Baum – Yes

Anstine – Yes

Strad - Yes

1^st Public Speaks Session

Ron Katt discussed the letter he received from ODOT discussing the bridge closure on Route 800. It answered questions that people had about the detour as well as all of the other questions that people had concerning the bridge and road closure.

Ron Lewis sked about vehicles in the Township that have now been tagged to tow if not removed or cleaned up to Township Zoning standards. Strad stated that the Trustees are trying to move any vehicles that are sitting for a long period of time and or not licensed. The gentlemen stated that there are three vehicles that run good, but do not have a title. Sharon stated that she tagged four on the property and has sent out multiple notices and no response was given. One of the resident feels that he is being singled out, but the Trustees stated that there are a few letters/taggings that have occurred in the Township for the same reason. Baum said that he has been in office for five years, and everyone knows that the Township does have zoning, whether or not it has been enforced like it is now, is not the issue. It is a violation to have parked cars for long periods of time without licenses that are up to date on them. Since this is a new area that the Trustees and Zoning Inspector are watching, the Trustees would be willing to give them a few more days to correct the problem if needed.

Strad stated that Sharon could get you a timetable allowing the gentlemen a little more time.

Sharon stated that they towed a few vehicles and when they came back to do the others, they were removed or gone.

Louis Grooms stated the meeting they attended was very informative.

Clarence Flowers asked about the Township regulating liquid waste going into the landfill. Strad stated that the zoning book does not and can not enforce the liquid waste that is going into the landfill.

There was a discussion about the odor and the right of the Township to enforce the landfill.

Strad stated that if the EPA can not deem the landfill a nuisance, then how are we supposed to deem them a nuisance?

There were more questions revolving around the authority of the Township and what they can and can’t do to enforce rules on the landfill. Strad stated that they can get in more trouble with the EPA and Health Department than anything that the Township can do.

Strad again reinforced that the Township has no authority over odor nuisance, that falls under the Health Department.

Baum stated that assessing fines on the landfill is also not an option because we are not legally allowed to do that.

Strad asked Debbie Moore, from the Health Department, how much land is needed to guarantee someone getting a septic? Debbie stated that there is no guarantee because it depends on the layout and soil type of whether approval is given.

A representative of Regional Planning presented some documents showing what type of mapping they can now do for the Townships. There is an initial cost, but they can separate it into sections showing flood plains as well as other items.

There are different prices for this service based on what the Township requests. The Trustees will discuss with the Zoning Inspector and Cemetery Sexton on which maps they are requesting. Once this is submitted, Regional Planning will give a quote. A ball park figure is around $500 to $600 for this service.

New Business

Baum thanked the Board members who made it to the Faircrest meeting.

The Trustees decided to have the re-organizational meeting on Tuesday January 2^nd at 6:30 p.m. A motion was made by Baum to accept this meeting. Seconded by Anstine.

Also, the Trustees signed the Fire Contract, but there was a discussion as to whether the contract was supposed to have an extra $25,000 or $10,000 in 2007. They called Knox who said in the minutes of last meeting, they stated $10,000 but if they want to change the contract, go ahead and do so but initial the change.

A motion was made by Anstine to change the contract to reflect an extra payment in 2007 for $25,000 instead of the $10,000 as printed in the contract. Seconded by Baum.

Roll Call Vote: Strad – Yes

Anstine – Yes

Baum - Yes

Pike Township Trustees Regular

Monday, November 20th 06

Strad stated that last Friday he met with Wheeling and Lake Erie RR and gave them a letter from the Trustees asking to reconsider there position on signing the petition to annex the land in question. Mr. Jaeger, Director of Real Estate, stated that he would take it under advisement and would get back to the Trustees on their decision.

A motion was made by Anstine to go into executive session for personnel. Seconded by Baum.

Roll Call Vote Strad – Yes

Anstine – yes

Baum – yes

A motion was made by Anstine to adjourn executive session. Seconded by Baum.

Strad asked Pahanish if he was working on Briggle recently. Pahanish stated yes. There is a question as to why the Backhoe was parked at his house? Pahanish stated that they worked on Briggle and he parked it at his house over the weekend then used it on the following Monday. He said they worked out there Friday and then Monday of the meeting and then Tuesday. Strad asked Pahanish if he used the backhoe for personal use? Pahanish stated No.

Anstine said he drove by Pahanish’s house and the backhoe was parked there which with everything that has occurred with equipment and the employees in the recent past, was not a good idea.

Baum said he knew about it Monday, contacted Pahanish on Tuesday, and Pahanish told him that they were working on Briggle right by his house on he previous Friday and were continuing to work there the following week so he parked it at his house out front. Baum stated that he doesn’t think it is the best of ideas to have the backhoe at the house under the recent events that have taken place but he understands parking close to the job site.

Strad stated that it was a dumb thing to do, and to use better judgment next time.

A motion was made by Anstine to pay the Ohio Township Association Dues for 2007. Seconded by Baum.

Knox had written a question on a blacktop bill for Pahanish to review because he wasn’t sure what it was for. Pahanish was going to check on it with the company.

Old Business

Nothing at this time.

Financial Report

Nothing at this time.

Zoning Report

Sharon Perrine read the Zoning report.

The Ohio EPA was wondering if they could use the Hall for a meeting if they have one. The Trustees stated that would be fine.

Also, she will continue on with towing the cars that are defined as a nuisance.

Strad stated that she should continue marking and towing nuisance cars.

Also Baum asked Perrine to check out how much leach-aid is being hauled out during normal operations, and how many after hours.

Road Report

Pahanish read the road report.

Gary is off next week for a few days.

Next couple weeks will consist of berming and ditching and taking trees out.

Anstine asked about North Bowmont, and whether they are done taking trees out there because there is a dead tree along the road that should probably be taken out. They were done, but if they want them to take more trees out, let him know.

Public Speaks Session

Nothing at this time.