Sullivan Township Trustee
Regular Business Meeting
September 15, 2008


Attendance:  Douglas Campbell-Chairman
                    Duane Jenkins-Vice Chairman
                    Mark Hickey-Trustee
                    Donna Riley-Fiscal Officer


Campbell called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Meeting is being taped for the benefit of the Township.

Campbell moved to approve August 18, 2008 minutes, second by Hickey. Roll call all yes.

Campbell moved to approve September 2, 2008 minutes, Hickey second. Roll call all yes.

Hickey moved to pay the bills, Campbell second. Roll call all yes.

Hickey paid for his record request cost $43.30 Check # 4819.

Jim from Lytle Construction was at the meeting to explain to the trustees and the public about the chip and seal issues. He told the residents to get quotes for their tires and he will take care of it. He will meet with the residents on Saturday September 20, 2008 between 10:00 A.M- 2:00 P.M to clean their vehicles.

Public Concerns

Residents addressed the road issues with the Trustees and Jim Lytle.

A.J. turned in Sept. rent payment. He also informed the trustees that the Water Heater blew up. Campbell advised A.J. to get a quote to repair the Water Heater.

Campbell moved to enter into executive session with our Legal Counsel at 7:40 pm concerning the Lawsuit against the Township. Roll call. Hickey yes, Jenkins yes, Campbell yes.

Campbell moved to enter into the regular business meeting at 8:35 pm. Jenkins second. Roll call. Campbell yes, Jenkins yes, Hickey yes.

Fiscal Officer Report

Informed the Trustees they need to make a resolution to increase the Revenue and Appropriation for $100,000.00 that they are borrowing for the new Squad so it can be sent to the County Auditor’s Office. Campbell moved by resolution to increase the Revenue and Appropriation. Jenkins second. Roll call. Hickey yes, Jenkins yes, Campbell yes.

Informed the Trustees that they needed to make a resolution for the loan to go with the paper work to Farmers Savings. Campbell moved by resolution Jenkins second Roll call Hickey yes, Jenkins yes, Campbell yes.

Hickey reviewed the letter from the Prosecutor’s Office and had concerns about some of the opinions on the Squad. Hickey wasn’t comfortable signing the paper work from Farmers Savings. Campbell will get more clarification from the bank. 

Trustee Jenkins reviewed and signed the Road Personals Time Sheets.

Fire Chief Report

New Squad will arrive at 7:00 P.M Wednesday September 17, 2008. Shelton will pick up the air tanks Wednesday before the Squad arrives.

Shelton advised that the foam pump on the Fire Truck is now repaired, but there is a bad valve that needs to be repaired.

Safety class will be held on Tuesday September 16, 2008 for Fire Prevention.

Shelton advised the Trustees about people working in the Township. They should be coming through the Community Room to use the rest rooms. Shelton did not want workers coming through the Fire Department.

Hickey turned in papers to Shelton from the County Association for events in November.

EMS Chief Report
No Report

Road Report
No Report

Trustees Report

Trustees discussed the invoice from Nortax on the Grader. Jenkins stated they will not pay the bill until they can explain the work and the invoice. Hickey will call Nortrax about this issue.

Jenkins stated the survey will be done Friday behind Kno Ho Co the invoice will be sent to the Township P.O. Box

Campbell discussed the contract with SALKA Fiscal Officer will send it to the Prosecutor’s Office.

Campbell completed the Issue II Grant for Twp. Rd. 391 and the paper work is at the County Engineers Office.

Fiscal Officer wrote out the check for the 2008 Squad cost $143,567.00

Hickey did not sign the check for the New Squad.

Campbell moved to adjourn at 9:25 pm Jenkins second. Roll call all yes


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