Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

 

August 23, 2006

 

 

On Wednesday, August 23, 2006, the Board of Trustees of Nimishillen Township met in regular session at 8:50 P.M. at the Nimishillen Township Hall with the following members present - Trustees: President Todd D. Bosley, Vice President Lisa R. Shafer, Trustee Michael L. Lynch and Fiscal Officer Carlene Harmon.

 

President Todd Bosley called the meeting to order.

 

Fire Chief Richard Peterson reported that the grand opening for fire station #3 was a great success and wanted to thank all the residents and the Louisville Chamber.  He stated that they received a wonderful feedback from all the residents and estimated 300 to 400 people attended. 

 

The Chief stated that Spring Electric completed the conduit repair.  There is still water seeping into that area and they will investigate the water tie-in further up the road.

 

He reported that he talked to Carlene about the equipment rental and that the insurance company will be paying that directly.

 

Chief Peterson asked the Board to proceed with the purchasing documents for the 911 & CAD communication equipment.  He had an informal discussion with the Prosecutor’s Office regarding the purchase of the equipment.  The first item is that the dispatching equipment could be purchased through the state term pricing, which would give us an additional 5% discount.  Secondly, Dave Bridentstine is investigating whether the 911 equipment purchase would fall under the Ohio Revised Code section dealing with 911 systems.

 

Lisa Shafer motioned to proceed with the preparation of the purchasing documents for the 911 & CAD system.  Mike Lynch seconded the motion.  All voted yes.

 

Motion to accept the road department report by Lisa Shafer, second by Mike Lynch.  All voted yes.

 

Keith Lasure reported that the property on Francesca has been mowed and the debris has been cleared and hauled away.    He has located the attorney in charge of the old flower shop, the attorney will begin proceedings for clean up.  Additionally, he has contacted Mr. Edwards on Beck & 153 and he feels confident that the property will be cleaned up. 

 

Keith has assisted the EPA in locating the two drops that they (the EPA) were unable to locate and everything is completed.

 

Motion to approve the zoning report by Lisa Shafer, second by Mike Lynch.  All voted yes.

 

Fiscal Officer, Carlene Harmon reported that the $ 100,000 has been advanced from the general fund into the fire department and the money has been allocated in the 10-A-01 fund, fire salaries. 

 

Motion by Lisa Shafer to place the properties on the tax duplicate in compliance with ORC 505.87 for the mowing of properties.   

 

 

 

 

 

Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

 

August 23, 2006

 

·       Nedra Rayner, 3922 Sandell St. - 150.00

·       Susanne Clark, 7615 Willow St. - $150.00

·       Wilbur Gatts, 8877 Scott St. - $125.00

·       Dennis Miller, 5935 Noel St. - $ 275.00

 

Second by Mike Lynch.  All voted yes.

 

Trustee Bosley asked Mr. Lasure about the property that they spoke about at the last meeting.    Mr. Lasure told the board he would be talking with them about it and he felt the problem would be resolved.

 

Carlene Harmon certified the Bonds and requested the Board to approve the resolution for the bond documents.

 

As fiscal officer of the Township of Nimishillen, I certify in connection with your proposed issue of bonds (the Bonds), for the purpose of paying costs of acquiring ambulances, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto, that:

1.     The estimated life or period of usefulness of the improvement is at least five years.

2.     The maximum maturity of the Bonds, calculated in accordance with Section 133.20 of the Revised Code, is eight years.

Lisa Shafer motioned for a RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $298,000 BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING AMBULANCES, TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES THERETO.  Second by Mike Lynch.  All voted yes.

 

As fiscal officer of the Township of Nimishillen, I certify in connection with your proposed issue of bonds (the Bonds), for the purpose of paying costs of constructing, furnishing, equipping and otherwise improving fire station improvements, with related dispatch, tower and site improvements, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto, that:

1.     The estimated life or period of usefulness of the improvement is at least five years.

2.     The maximum maturity of the Bonds, calculated in accordance with Section 133.20 of the Revised Code, is twenty-three years, being my estimate of the life or period of usefulness of that improvement.

Lisa Shafer motioned for a RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,317,000 BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING, EQUIPPING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING FIRE STATION IMPROVEMENTS, WITH RELATED

 

Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

 

August 23, 2006

 

DISPATCH, TOWER AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS, TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES THERETO.  Second by Mike Lynch.  All voted yes.

Ms. Harmon asked for a resolution from the Board for an amended certificate in the amount of $29,000, based on the letter we received from the insurance company stating that they will be paying for the remainder of the equipment damaged by lightening.

Motion by Lisa Shafer to amend the certificate in the amount of $ 29,000, based on the letter we received from the insurance company.  Second by Mike Lynch.  All voted yes.

Concerns of Citizens:

Linda Shier, 8710 Easton St. NE., asked how we got $2.5 million dollars in debt since January.  Ms. Harmon explained that the deficit actually began in 2004 when we took out the loan for fire station #3 and due to construction delays and a failing tax levy, we needed to make our loan payments.  Ms. Shier replied that she thought the money was already set aside to complete the dispatch center.  Chief Peterson explained that fire station #3 was more than originally anticipated and, in addition, we paid off all our old debt.  He stated that we never anticipated keeping the two notes.  Construction delays have prohibited additional revenues and that we have always paid off our notes early.  She asked if the electrical problem was caused by non-union electrical people.  The Chief replied that there were many issues and that it was not the Township’s responsibility.

Joanne Moody, 7018 Pilot Knob NE., asked the Board to remind the students or anyone to turn off their cell phones, or put them on vibrate during the meeting.  Todd responded that it may be a good idea to put it at the top of the agenda.

Virginia Macdonald, 6290 Columbus Road NE, asked how much revenue was being realized this year by the dispatching contracts.  The Chief answered that we receive $ 288,000 annually.  She asked why we were running out of money to pay the firefighters so early in the year.  Chief Peterson reminded her that is was just a projection and we need to have the equipment to make the dispatch center more profitable.  He further explained that the need for dispatching is still going to be in demand in this county and that once the facility was completed we would be able to take on more dispatching agencies.  Ms. Macdonald asked about the tower.  Rich explained that we took it out of the contract because it may be reimbursed by the grant.  Trustee Lynch reiterated that must take action and complete the project. 

Ms. Macdonald asked if the Groffre lawsuit has been settled.  Trustee Lisa Shafer responded that it had not been settled but progress is being made.

Lisa Shafer moved to end the leave of absence for Chris Peterson from the fire department and reinstate him as division chief with his previous salary effective August 5, 2006.  Second by Mike Lynch.  All voted yes.

 

 

Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

 

August 23, 2006

 

Trustee Bosley motioned to modify resolution 06-023 appointing Mike Lynch as office manager and change it to appointing Lisa Shafer as the office manager.  Second by Mike Lynch.  Voting:  Todd Bosley – Yes, Mike Lynch – Yes, Lisa Shafer – Abstain.

Mike Lynch announced the Balloon Lift Off dinner was set for August 26, from 5:00 – 9:00, at the Green Meadows facility, $ 20.00 per person, children under twelve would be free.

Mike Lynch stated that Grover Street is the responsibility of our Township, is a dedicated street and that we are responsible to maintain it.

Motion by Lisa Shafer to approve the minutes of the August 10, and August 17, 2006 meeting.  Second by Mike Lynch.  All voted yes.

Motion by Lisa Shafer to approve all purchase orders, finance report and pay bills in the amount of $ 57,656.48.  Second by Mike Lynch.  All voted yes.

Lisa Shafer motioned to adjourn, second by Mike Lynch.  All voted yes. 

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

 

 

 

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ATTEST:   Fiscal Officer

 

 

 

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