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Sullivan Township Trustee Attendance Duane Jenkins Chairman
Jenkins announced the Meeting is being taped for the benefit of the Township. Hickey turned in his statement for public record that he read at the Public Hearing. Statement is attached to the Minutes. Hickey moved to approve October 23, 2009 Minutes Campbell second Roll call all yes. Hickey stated there is a correction to the October 23, 2009 Minutes about the statement that Steele made. Steele stated that Insurance Companies do provide fire coverage for Fire Service. Hickey moved to rescind his motion to approve the minutes Campbell second Roll call all yes. Hickey moved to approve October 23, 2009 Minutes with the correction Campbell second Roll call all yes. Hickey moved to approve November 16, 2009 Minutes Campbell second Roll call all yes Hickey moved to pay the monthly bills Campbell second Roll call all yes. Fiscal Officer Report Fiscal Officer gave Peggy Skinner her bond to sign from OTAMRA Fiscal Officer informed the Trustees that Jonas Millers Hearing was approved and he received his Residential Enterprise Certificate. Gary turned in the inventory list for the shop. Jenkins signed the Road Crews Time Sheets. Fiscal Officer gave the Trustees a letter she received. Jenkins read the letter from Terrance Clark. The letter stated that he is applying for the position on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Campbell moved to appoint Terrance Clark to the Zoning Board of Appeals Jenkins second Roll call Campbell yes Jenkins yes Hickey no not until he meets him. Public Concerns Phyllis Bauer stated she closed the Fire Association Account and she had a check she wanted to turn in to the Trustees. Jenkins stated the Trustees can not accept the check and it should be turned over to the Association because the trustees cannot hold the check for the Association. Hickey suggested she send a letter of explanation and the check by certified mail with the return receipt so she knows the Fire Department received it. Janice Steele asked Campbell about the billing for EMS. Campbell stated the township has soft billing and they forgive the bills for the residents because of the levy. Alvin Klinger stated that he was satisfied with the culvert. Klinger stated he had talked to Hickey about giving a $500.00 check to the township. Hickey stated that he had not had a chance to check into this issue to see if he can be done. Jenkins stated no the Trustees can not accept any money. Sue Denbow turned in a letter from Ohio Public Works Commission that had her name on it and asked that her name be removed from the Twp. Rd. 462 Project. Fiscal will contact them and have Dembow’s name removed. Zoning Report There was no report at this time. Road Report There was not report Gary went on a Squad Call. Fire Report Chief Shelton informed the Trustees that the Fire Department Meetings for January, February, and March will be on Tuesdays because there are three Fire Fighters that will be attending EMT class. Chief Shelton informed the Trustees that the motor in the First Responder Vehicle went out and it will need a new motor. Chief Shelton had two quotes General Motors Corporation cost $4300.00 and Harrison Ford cost $3571.00. Campbell moved that Harrison Ford replace the motor for $3571.00 Jenkins second Roll call Campbell yes Jenkins yes Hickey no. Chief Shelton told the Trustees that the Fire Department needs to order equipment for the second Fire Engine cost $3500.00. Jenkins moved to spend up to $3500.00 for the equipment Campbell second Roll call all yes. Campbell stated he reviewed the list and he agrees that the equipment is needed. Jenkins moved to approve $6500.00 for the equipment to up date the squads Campbell second Roll call Campbell yes Jenkins yes Hickey no until he reviews the list. Chief Shelton stated he would like to send Campbell to Paramedic Class at the Cleveland Clinic cost $4500.00. Hickey asked the Chief how many Paramedics’ was on the Department Chief stated there would be six. Jenkins moved to send Campbell to Paramedic Class at the cost of $4500.00 Campbell second Roll call Campbell yes Jenkins yes Hickey no. Fiscal Officer informed everyone that the cut off date for any purchases will be December 18, 2009 because of end of the year close out. Trustee Report Hickey stated that he had written a notice to the property owner at 246 Twp. Rd. 391 about the culvert. Hickey stated in the letter was no good after reading the culvert permit installation wrong. Hickey stated the culvert had not been installed wrong. Jenkins asked who the property owner was Hickey stated it was the Hawley property and there was no culvert permit on file according to Gary. Hickey stated that the Township should not have incurred the cost of $800.00 to have the concrete taken out during the Twp. Rd. 391 Project and replaced with blacktop Jenkins asked Hickey if he would contact Hawley to see if they can compromise Hickey stated he will contact Hawley. Hickey stated he received a letter from the Ethics Commission Board and it was marked confidential. He also stated that he talked to the investigator and she said that he could disclose the contents in the letter if that’s what he decided to do. Hickey stated the letter was dated December 7, 2009. Hickey read an excerpt from the letter stating he could not discuss or vote on a family member or a business associate. Hickey stated the chargers that were brought against him had been closed and there is no hearing. Jenkins asked Hickey if he would release the statement in the letter to the public, Hickey said no. Campbell announced that the Organizational Meeting will be held on January 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. and the Trustees Regular Business Meeting will follow. Jenkins asked Steele if that date was good for her Steele stated yes and that she thought all three Trustees should be present for the Organizational Meeting. Hickey moved to hold the Meeting on December 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Campbell second Roll call Campbell yes Hickey yes Jenkins abstained. Campbell announced the Trustee Regular Business Meeting will be December 28, 2009 and the End of the Year Meeting will follow. Jenkins moved to hold the Trustee Meeting on December 28, 2009 Campbell second Roll call Campbell yes Jenkins yes Hickey abstained. Hickey wanted it noted he will be absent. Jenkins moved by Resolution #120709-1 to take action concerning the enforcement of the Ohio Revised Code 505.871 and 505.87 on Mark Hickey’s property to conduct an inspection on December 20, 2009. Campbell second Roll call Campbell yes Jenkins yes Hickey abstained. Resolution is attached to the Minutes John Dembow asked how much money was spent at tonight’s meeting. Jenkins stated $14,571.00 for EMS and $3500.00 for Fire. The Mail Carrier was present to ask the Trustees if they can put stone in front of the mail boxes because of the drop between the road and the boxes or she will not be able the deliver the mail. Jenkins stated they will talk to Gary to get the problem resolved. The Trustees looked over the Ohio Billing call list. Campbell moved to write off three residents and forgive the others Hickey second Roll all yes. Jenkins moved to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. Campbell second Roll call all yes.
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