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SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
March 16, 2010
Carol Contrada called the Regular Meeting of March 16, 2010 of the Sylvania Township Trustees to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call was answered by Carol Contrada, Kevin Haddad, John Jennewine and Fiscal Officer Dave Simko.
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of regular meeting of March 2, 2010 were approved.
Hearing of the Public:
Jack Lunkas: asked whether fire construction costs are, in general, still running at about 2% increase per quarter. Asked how many properties are still being considered for fire station #1. Stated he is concerned about the high cost of Haymarket Square property. Also stated the Brint/Harroun location is best.
Ms. Contrada responded that as a general rule costs have been going up 2% per quarter – but recently have been holding steady. Regarding purchase price of property for Station #1, Trustees are trying to get the best price. Further, the properties being considered has not changed.
Mr. Haddad noted that any purchase in the City will be more than other locations.
John Marshall: provided a hand out to Trustees. He is very concerned about speeding in the Township.
Zoning: Monthly report for February provided.
Reports that activity in Zoning is down – only nine housing starts in the Township in February.
Mr. Haddad inquired about Zoning Resolution requirements about changing signs. Mr. DeWitt stated we follow Federal/State guidelines.
Mr. DeWitt reported on a property on Artwell that has been declared unfit for human habitation by the Health Department. Mr. DeWitt suggests that the Township buy this property at a coming foreclosure sale, demolish the structure and try to sell the property to the neighbors. Property cost will be approximately $100.00, demolition $5.000.00 to $6,000.00. Sale price about $1,000.00 to $1,500.00. The Trustees supported this idea, although Mr. Haddad expressed concern that the neighbors might not buy.
Public Works:
Resolution #10-326
Moved by Ms. Contrada, seconded by Mr. Haddad, to authorize Township Administrator, at his discretion, to enter into participation agreement with O.D.O.T. for purchase of rock salt for 2010-2011 winter season. Mr. Simko called roll:
Ms. Contrada – yes; Mr. Haddad – yes; Mr. Jennewine – yes.
Motion #10-093
Moved by Ms. Contrada, seconded by Mr. Haddad, to accept post card survey from Heysler Road Residents and make recommendation to Lucas County Commissioners.
Mr. Simko called roll: Ms. Contrada – yes; Mr. Haddad – yes; Mr. Jennewine – yes.
Resolution #10-327
Moved by Mr. Haddad, seconded by Ms. Contrada, to Authorize Township Administrator to act as Chief Executive Officer and to prepare and submit application to participate in the OPW Commission State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement Programs and to execute contracts as required. Mr. Simko called roll:
Ms. Contrada – yes; Mr. Haddad – yes; Mr. Jennewine – yes.
Resolution #10-328
Moved by Ms. Contrada, seconded by Mr. Haddad, to authorize execution of OPWC agreement for Silica Drive Project. Mr. Simko called roll:
Ms. Contrada – yes; Mr. Haddad – yes; Mr. Jennewine – yes.
Police Department: Monthly report for February presented.
Administrator:
Mr. Thomas reported fire station construction for station #3 is going well. Completion date of May 28, 2010 is on target. Regarding station #2, construction plans are with Lucas County.
Fiscal Officer:
Monthly report for February presented.
Motion #10-095
Ms. Contrada moved, seconded by Mr. Jennewine, to increase the Certificate of Estimated Resources in the Bond Fund. Mr. Simko called roll:
Ms. Contrada – yes; Mr. Haddad – yes; Mr. Jennewine – yes.
Motion #10-096
Moved by Mr. Haddad, seconded by Ms. Contrada, to approve Transfer of Monies from Bond Fund to Fire Fund. Mr. Simko called roll:
Ms. Contrada – yes; Mr. Haddad – yes; Mr. Jennewine – yes.
Motion #01-097
Moved by Ms. Contrada, seconded by Mr. Jennewine, to approve increase to the Certificate of Estimated Resources in the Fire Fund. Mr. Simko called roll:
Ms. Contrada – yes Mr. Haddad – yes; Mr. Jennewine – yes.
Motion #10-098
Moved by Ms. Contrada, seconded by Mr. Jennewine, to approve Increase of an Appropriation in the Fire Fund. Mr. Simko called roll:
Ms. Contrada – yes; Mr. Haddad – yes; Mr. Jennewine – yes.
Motion #10-099
Moved by Mr. Haddad, seconded by Ms. Contrada, to approve Transfer of Monies from the Fire Fund to Bond Debt Fund. Mr. Simko called roll:
Ms. Contrada – yes; Mr. Haddad – yes; Mr. Jennewine – yes.
Motion #10-100
Moved by Mr. Jennewine, seconded by Ms. Contrada, to approve Transfer of Monies from the Fire Fund to the Permanent Improvement Fund. Mr. Simko called roll:
Ms. Contrada – yes; Mr. Haddad – yes; Mr. Jennewine – yes.
Motion #10-101
Moved by Mr. Haddad, seconded by Ms. Contrada, to approve Payment Made on Then & Now Certificate for Fire Department. Mr. Simko called roll:
Ms. Contrada – yes; Mr. Haddad – yes; Mr. Jennewine – yes.
Motion #10-102
Moved by Mr. Haddad, seconded by Ms. Contrada, to approve Inter-Department Transfer of Appropriations in the General Fund. Mr. Simko called roll:
Ms. Contrada – yes; Mr. Haddad – yes; Mr. Jennewine – yes.
Motion #10-103
Moved by Mr. Jennewine, seconded by Mr. Haddad, to approve Increase in Appropriation in the Police Fund. Mr. Simko called roll:
Ms. Contrada – yes; Mr. Haddad – yes; Mr. Jennewine – yes.
Motion #10-104
Moved by Ms. Contrada, seconded by Mr. Jennewine, to approve Adjustment of Funds from Police Fund to Police Grant Fund. Mr. Simko called roll:
Ms. Contrada – yes; Mr. Haddad – yes; Mr. Jennewine – yes.
Motion #10-105
Moved by Ms. Contrada, seconded by Mr. Jennewine, to approve Payment to Huntington Bank Investments for Short Term Note and Interest. Mr. Simko called roll:
Ms. Contrada – yes; Mr. Haddad – yes; Mr. Jennewine – yes.
Other:
Mr. Haddad reviewed the July 4th fireworks proposal.
Hearing of the Public:
Penny Levine: provided pictures of March 2010 to demonstrate improvement in Ten Mile Creek drainage after the township clean out. She asked the Board of Trustees to maintain additional cleaning of blockages as they develop and stated she feels it needs to be an ongoing project. She also inquired about parking fees for the fireworks.
Motion #10-107
Moved by Ms. Contrada, seconded by Mr. Haddad, to go into executive session at 8:25 p.m. for the following reason: to discuss security issues, as authorized by Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(6). Mr. Simko called roll:
Ms. Contrada – yes; Mr. Haddad – yes; Mr. Jennewine – yes.
Motion #10-108
Moved by Ms. Contrada, seconded by Mr. Jennewine, to go out of executive session at 9:12 p.m. Mr. Simko called roll: Ms. Contrada – yes; Mr. Haddad – yes; Mr. Jennewine – yes.
Motion # 10-085
Ms. Contrada made a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting of March 16, 2010 at 9:12 p.m. with the statement that the adoption of all resolutions or motions were made in an open meeting of this Board and action by this Board or by any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. Mr. Jennewine seconded. Mr. Simko called roll.
Ms. Contrada -yes; Mr. Haddad – yes; Mr. Jennewine -yes.
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Carol Contrada, Chairman Kevin Haddad, Vice-Chairman
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John Jennewine, Trustee David Simko, Fiscal Officer
A copy of all resolutions, motions and submitted reports are available to view at Township Hall.