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Sullivan Township Trustee Attendance: Douglas Campbell-Chairman
Meeting is being taped for the benefit of the Township. Campbell moved to approve August 18, 2008 minutes with the corrections Jenkins second Roll call all yes. Jenkins stated he would like these minutes to reflect he does not condone that Mr. Hickey is causing a hostile work environment for Ms. Benner. Campbell also stated he don’t condone any hostile work environment. Hickey stated if she felt that way then she should get attorney. Hickey does not believe he is creating a hostile work environment. Trustee’s signed July 21 2008 minutes. Hickey moved to pay the bills Jenkins second Roll call all yes. Jenkins moved by resolution to sign the Budget for Fiscal Year 2009 Hickey second Roll call Jenkins yes Hickey yes Campbell. Fiscal Officer signed the resolution for the Budget. Trustees had a brief discussion about the invoice on the valve repair for the Grader. The invoice was from Nortrax. Public Concerns Mrs. Vaught had a concern about the driveway by the old fire pond. She asked about the removal of a trailer so a home could be built on the property. Trustees advised her to get with the Zoning Inspector. Mr. Farkas asked about the Grant Money Campbell stated he’s finishing up the paper work for Twp. 391. Lytle Construction will begin Chip and Seal on Monday September 8, 2008. Richard Johnson commended PC Landscaping on the excellent job on the mowing. Asked the Trustees what their plans are for the roads. Spieker asked what the requirements are for driveway culverts. He wanted to know if they are 20’ or 40’. Trustees stated the requirements for culverts are 20 foot. Fiscal Officer Fiscal Officer asked to purchase a phone and fax machine cost $139.00. Campbell moved to purchase Phone and Fax Machine for the Township. Hickey second Roll call all yes. Fiscal Officer gave Hickey a key for the Community Room. Letter addressed to Mr. Powers with Township address was return to Post Office. Hartman received his record request cost $1.30 Trustees will meet with Legal Counsel September 15, 2008 at 7:30 for Executive Session on legal matters. Road Crew time sheets signed. Fire Report Chief Shelton informed the trustees that the Fire Truck donated from Avon Fire Department needs many repairs. He suggested posting it in the paper for sealed bids. Chief Shelton asked if the wooden desks in Station 2 could be stored in the garage next to the school. Hickey will check with Sharon at KNO CO HO. He Informed the Trustees that the new Squad will be delivered Monday September 15, 2008. He informed the Trustees that 2711 will be going to Twinsburg in a couple of weeks to have the Foam Pump repaired. The paper work for the Grant and repairs must be turned into the Fire Marshall’s Office by the end of September. Campbell moved to purchase a Life Pack Pro and 280 AED out of EMS Fund cost $11,000 Jenkins second Roll call all yes. Chief informed the Trustees about a First Responders class. JVS is will come to Sullivan and do the training. The cost is $200.00 for each Firefighter. Campbell moved to send the Firefighters to class Hickey second Roll call all yes. Chief asked about a new door for the training room. Chief will find someone to install the door. Chief asked if the Township could pay for 501C3 for the Fire Department and Aux. cost would be $250.00 filing fee with State. Hickey stated he don’t believe the township could pay this expense for the Fire Association. This issue was tabled until they talk to Mr. Comstock. Chief advised there has been no progress to clean up the property on 281. Letters have been sent out but no response. EMS Report There was no report
Spieker turned in his monthly report. He asked the Trustees who writes up the Zoning Resolution to be sent the Prosecutor’s Office. Trustees stated the Zoning Inspector. Bud Jantz contacted David Spieker about a company to work on a gas line on Twp. Rd. 391 they wanted to put a sleeve on the line. Hickey stated he talked to a gentleman named Lucas. They were talking about cutting some gas lines to connect them together on the corner of Twp. Rd. 391 and 350. Joel Hawley wants to build 2 Family Dwellings on Co. Rd. 281 and Co. Rd. 40 he would like to do 5 lots this year and 6 next year. Spieker checked and he would have to pay for 5 conditional use permits at $200.00 each and pay for the other 6 conditional use permits when he is ready to build. Spieker stated there was building material in the yard at 446 US 224 and he will send them a letter about a permit. He asked if anyone knows who owns the property on Co. Rd. 281. He stated there was building going on. Spieker asked about the $25.00 application fee for Agriculture Use. Campbell made a motion to remove the fee but stated they will still need a permit for Township Records. Jenkins second Roll call Campbell yes Jenkins yes Hickey no. Hickey stated there should have been a fee and it’s been going on for a long time. Jenkins and Campbell stated the fees were set at the beginning of the year. Road Report There was no report Gary will take two Vacation Days September 15th and the 19th.
Hickey read a letter from Armstrong Cable turned in for the Townships Records. Jenkins reported the survey behind KNO CO HO is in process and he should be completed by the next meeting.
Chief Shelton reported there was a mercury spill at the School and they did not notify the Fire Department that it happened. Instead they contacted the EPA and it was cleaned up properly but it still has to go through the chain of command. Fiscal Officer asked if anyone knew the combination to the safe in the records room. Schwab stated he will help the Fiscal Officer locate the combination. Hickey moved to go into Executive Session for EMS Billing at 8:30 Jenkins second Roll call Jenkins yes Hickey yes Campbell yes. Campbell moved to return to Regular Business Meeting at 8:38 Jenkins second Roll call Hickey yes Jenkins yes Campbell yes. No decisions were made.
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