Pike Township Trustees Regular

Monday, November 5^th 07

Regular Meeting

President Doug Baum called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Trustees Lee Strad and Bob Anstine were present as well as Fiscal Officer Steve Knox. Others in attendance were Nancy Collier, Nancy Cramer, Louis Grooms, David Ross, Clarence Flowers, Linda Zaleski, Sharon Perrine, Mark Pahanish, Gary Alkire, and Dave Collier.

A motion was made by Anstine accepting the minutes and financials as presented. Seconded by Strad.

1^st Public Speaks Session

Linda Zaleski stated that something still has the has the water backed up by her ditch. Pahanish stated that there are beavers that will need removed by licensed trappers once the season comes in.

Anstine added that there will be a lottery and then during trapping season they will be able to trap them and then blow up the dams that were built.

She also asked if we could cut the trees back like last time where her Mom used to live. Visibility is becoming an issue again.

She also added that there is a meeting with the OH EPA at Tusky Valley High School from 7 to 9 p.m. that will be informative to what will be happening at the landfill. The meeting is sponsored by the OH EPA.

Clarence asked about the odor that is starting to come out of the landfill again. Is something going on? The Trustees are not aware of anything but will check into it.

Mr. Ross thanked Dave Collier for the Halloween Party that the ESVFD and Tri-Division put on. He also thanked Deputy Evanoff for patrolling Fohl Village.

Deputy Evanoff thanked the Trustees and Clerk for the candy that he handed out to the kids on Halloween.

Also, he went on 13 different calls, with 10 reports. 18 traffic stops with 16 citations.

New Business

Anstine stated that he spoke to ODOT about the bad bumps on Cleveland Ave from Deerwood to Don & Mary’s.

Strad talked to Staley technology about a surveillance system and they are to be in contact with Knox.

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Monday, November 5th 07

Strad asked if we have heard anything about the CEDA agreement? Baum said that the Village has it so if they do anything, it will be two weeks from tonight.

A motion was made by Anstine to send a letter to state legislators to fix the problems at the landfill. The letter is contingent on Thursdays EPA meeting. Seconded by Strad.

Anstine will call Hall to draft a letter if necessary depending on the outcome of the meeting.

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

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

A motion was made by Strad to increase Perrine’s salary by $150 starting November 1^st, 2007 and will carry through January 1^st, 2009. Seconded by Anstine.

Roll Call Vote: Baum – Yes

Anstine – Yes

Strad - Yes

Old Business

Nothing at this time.

Financial Report

$100 to East Sparta Volunteer Women’s Auxiliary

Resolution # 2007 to move $50,000 from 01-L-02 to the following

01-K-11 – Other Expenses $20,000

01-A-26 – Other Expenses $20,000

01-1-06 – Insurance $10,000

A motion was made by Anstine to accept the resolution. Seconded by Strad.

Roll Call Vote: Baum – Yes

Anstine – Yes

Strad - Yes

Road Report

Pahanish read the road report.

Finished up Elson project.

Installed some drive culverts.

Started on Martin Drive with the widening project.

Pike Township Trustees Regular

Monday, November 5th 07

The F550 small dump has had several drive train problems. For $2,300 dollars, that would extend the warranty for another 4 years on the engine and drive train. The Trustees agreed to extend the warranty.

Our Gradall is ready for a set of tires. The Trustees will take a look at them and let him know what to do.

Zoning Report

Full Zoning report will be given at the next meeting.

Second Public Speaks

Nothing at this time.