January 2022 Re-Organization Meeting
BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEESJanuary 6, 2022PURPOSE OF MEETING:• The Muskingum Township Trustee met in special session on January 6, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building for the purpose of the 2022 Re-Organizational Meeting.
ATTENDANCE:• Trustees: Mike Maniaci, Matt Hittle, Ed Fell. • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 0 in attendance.
Nomination of President: • Hittle nominated Mike Maniaci for President, Fell seconded. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci abstain, Fell ayed.
Nomination of Burial Committee: • Maniaci motion to have Ed Fell and Matt Hittle on the Burial Committee. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Emergency Labor: • Maniaci motion that emergency labor paid as following: • $16.00 per hour with a CDL license and $12.00 per hour without. Fell seconded. Hittle ayed. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Public Records Policy: • Maniaci made motion to adopt current township public records policy.• Public records will be provided in a timely manner. • Charge will be: first 10 copies free, $.10 per page, going rate of a flash drive or CD copy. Hittle seconded. Fell ayed. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed,
Credit Card Policy: • Maniaci made a motion to continue and accept our current credit card policy. • All three trustees, fiscal officer, township maintenance workers will have access to the cards.• The limits for all cards will be $150 per transaction. If over that amount, permission must be obtained by township trustees. Fell seconded. Hittle ayed. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Township Equipment: • Maniaci made the motion that the Township equipment can be operated by all road crew and trustees or any other person who has been authorized by the trustees or road crew to do so. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Records Commission: • The Records Commission, according to O.R.C. 149.42 will consist of a Chairman of the Board; this being Mike Maniaci and the Fiscal Officer, Jason Baughman will be the Records Commission. Maniaci made the motion, seconded by Fell. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Mileage Reimbursement: • Maniaci motion that employees/elected officials who are authorized to use their private vehicles for township business such as conferences, training, etc. will be reimbursed at the standard mileage reimbursement rate established by the I.R.S. of 58.5 cents per mile which is allowable under the O.R.C. Fell seconded. Hittle ayed. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Township Meetings: • Maniaci moved to keep the regular monthly township meetings the first Thursday of every month.• Notice will be posted in the newspaper once, on the website and posted monthly on the sign in the front of the township. • Special meetings will be posted on the website, sign out in the front of the township hall and newspaper at least 24 hours before the meeting. Fell seconded. Hittle ayed. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Personal Files Policy: • Maniaci motioned to appoint the fiscal officer to have control of all storage and distribution of personnel files and information. • All personnel files will be in a locked filing cabinet maintain request log, if there is a question of what can or cannot be released, fiscal officer is to contact legal counsel. Violation may result in written reprimand issued from the prosecutor’s office and could lead to termination depending on the situation. • Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
2022 Temporary Appropriations: • Maniaci motioned adoption of the Annual Temporary Appropriations Resolution for fiscal year December 31, 2022 (per O.R.C. 5705.38) until the Amended Official Certificate of Estimated Resources is adopted and received from the Office of Budget Commission, Muskingum County, Ohio. Estimated carryover of $523,138.46, 2021 Estimated Tax $694,842.18, other sources $240,199.76 for total budget of $1,458180.40. Temporary appropriations of 25% for total of $364,545.10 until permanent appropriation approved. Fell seconded. Hittle ayed. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Township Insurance:• Maniaci motioned to provide insurance benefits to trustees, fiscal officer and full-time township employees. Hittle seconded. Fell ayed. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Grants Authority:Maniaci motioned to authorize himself as appointed representative and point of contact on FEMA and MORE grants for the township. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Hittle ayed, Fell ayed.
Records Training:Maniaci motioned to attend public records training for everyone. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
Maniaci moved to adjourn. Seconded by Hittle. All ayed. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer_____________________________
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_____________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEESJanuary 6, 2022 PURPOSE OF MEETING:• The Muskingum Township Records Commission met on January 6, 2022, following the 7 P.M. Re-organizational meeting held in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE:• Chairman Mike Maniaci and Fiscal Officer Jason T. Baughman were present.
BUSINESS:• Fiscal Officer Baughman stated that he had no records at the present time to get rid of.• Maniaci made a motion, that the commission has no records to discuss at this time and no records to dispose of at this present time. • Fiscal Officer Baughman seconded motion, all ayed.• All other records will remain as they are at the present time. Maniaci moved to adjourn. Seconded by Baughman. All ayed.
_______________________________ _____________________________Mike Maniaci Jason T. Baughman, CPAChairman Fiscal Officer
BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES FEBRUARY 3, 2022
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the February regular meeting on February 3, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Mike Maniaci, Ed Fell, Matt Hittle• Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 0 residents, Jared Besser
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks approved and signed for payment
Then and Now Purchase Order: Maniaci motioned to approve then and now purchase order for Champion Services for Greenbrier and Northcrest projects totaling $12,860.00. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
OLD BUSINESS
MAILBOXES:Maniaci indicated that we will reimburse up to $40 for mailboxes hit by our trucks when plowing snow. Residents replace and send us receipt and we will reimburse.
EQUIPMENT BUILDING:Maniaci indicated that the county engineer is still working on our building plans.
SALT BIN:Trustees discussed future salt bin. Need wider walls and possible to store 400 tons or more of salt.
EMPLOYEES:Maniaci indicated that need to stress to Casey that, although his opinion matters and his ideas, his supervisor is and he works for Jared and the Trustees. Hittle indicated that we need to have regular meetings with the workers.
SALT:Maniaci indicated Cargill is letting us get more salt. Currently we have 100 ton of salt to get.
NEW BUSINESS
ARPA FUNDS:Maniaci indicated that we can do anything we want with the ARPA Funds if used to better your township and the townships future. This includes mowers, salt bin, paving, etc. and if the funds are under $10million ARPA Funds specify we just need to show how we spend the money and we don’t have to prove that our budget took a hit because of COVID.
ARPA FUNDS RESOLUTION:Maniaci indicated that we will need to do a resolution for spending the ARPA Funds. We can do at later meeting when we have the resolution ready.
TOWNSHIP CONFERENCE:Maniaci indicated that he saw a machine at the annual conference that can be used to make our own premix. Brine is also an option. Trustees discussed option of getting storage tank to store brine in the future.Maniaci indicated that he also saw a machine that will turn up your old road and re-asphalt back. Would still have to apply a topcoat. Maniaci indicated he would see about getting guy down at our township to look at our roads before we would consider this option.
PUBLIC RECORDS TRAINING:Maniaci indicated that he completed the required public records training at the Ohio Township Annual conference for all the trustees.
WILSHIRE:Maniaci indicated received call thanking us for not using cinders anymore.
SAND: Jared indicated we used over 1200 tons of sand this winter.
NEW SPREADER:Jared indicated that Casey’s truck is slow and needs a new broom and spreader.
FIRE / EMS REPORT
FIRE/EMS REPORTS: DECEMBER FIRE 13 RUNS 8.87 A.R.T. (AVG. RESPONSE TIME)DECEMBER EMS 24 RUNS 6.87 A.R.T. (AVG. RESPONSE TIME)JANUARY FIRE 4 RUNS 9.16 A.R.T. (AVG. RESPONSE TIME)JANUARY EMS 27 RUNS 6.18 A.R.T. (AVG. RESPONSE TIME)
Fell motioned to adjourn. Maniaci seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES MARCH 3, 2022
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the March regular meeting on March 3, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Mike Maniaci, Ed Fell, Matt Hittle• Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 3 residents, Anthony Adornetto and Melissa Bell running for county commissioner.
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks approved and signed for payment
Then and Now Purchase Order: Maniaci motioned to approve then and now purchase order for Champion Services for Greens at Vista project totaling $8,050.85. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
OLD BUSINESS
BRIAN & KIM SUMMERS:Brian and Kim Summers was in attendance to discuss water issues on Virginia Road and ask if any update on plans or funding as mentioned by the commissioners. Maniaci indicated that last time we met the ARPA funds were solely for roads and ditches and since last meeting they have came out with now we are allowed to other projects. Brian indicated he has no luck with anyone (army core of engineers or commissioners) with a solution. Maniaci indicated that we can get with commissioners to determine a plan and project cost. The county didn't say they were not going to pay for the project they just haven't came up with a game plan or cost estimate. The first step is for us to give them a plan. Fell indicated that commissioners waiting on a cost. Maniaci indicated that we need to get something in writing with them to get things moving. Hittle indicated that he was informed the creek behind his resident is his responsibility. Mr. Adornetto mentioned that Andy Roberts can give you a map and include all the owners of property in the area. Brian indicated that anything that the Trustees could do to help get this rolling with the commissioners would be appreciated. Brian forward a text to trustees he received indicating Randy Campbell from Army Corps of engineers had told him that the Muskingum County Watershed Conservancy District would have funding and the county would have the authority to clean up creek beds.
CHAMPION SERVICE:Champion Service completed project at Greens at Vista. They will be back in spring to do the final dirt work. Fell indicated that we fixed the problem that the resident and West created. We got used in this situation and it turned into a he said she said situation.
TREES:Trustees reviewed estimate from Tree top trimming that did some work on Jones Road and Conn Road.
WEST SHORE:Trustees discussed Terra Shores water issues and discussed whether it is a township issue with our roads or non-township issue. Trustees agreed to estimate from Tree Tops Service to trim the tree for $300 but not pay to remove it.
SALT BUILDING:Maniaci indicated that Frans Frueh built Cass Township salt building and would ask him about his interest in building or salt building. Still waiting on estimates. If done through Sourcewell we wouldn't have o bid since they already qualify under the state bid service.
SALT:Hittle indicated that we are all good on salt and will be paying bill for last salt purchase from Cargill we borrowed.
NEW BUSINESS
ANTHONY ADORNETTO:Anthony Adornetto was in attendance as he is running for Muskingum County Commissioner. He lives on Tiffany Drive. Muskingum College Grad, Military, worked for Bill Johnson 3 years with constituents outreach. Worked at Zane State chief of staff and running foundation. Self-employed.
MELISSA BELL:Melissa Bell stopped by as she is running for Muskingum County Commissioner. She has 25 year non-profit experience and budgeting. Grass roots conservative. Agriculture is her wheel house and representing that constituency.
RESOLUTION FIRE LEVY:Trustees adopted resolution declaring the necessity to levy a tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation RC5705.19(I0, RC5705.191, RC5705.25, RC5705.26, 3.75 mill to be submitted to electors on November 8, 2022, placed on tax list commencing in 2022, first due in 2023. Maniaci moved adoption. Hittle seconded. Roll call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
RESOLUTION ARPA FUNDS:Trustees adopted resolution 03032022-1 authorizing expenditure from American Rescue Plan Act Funds. The township has received distribution from the ARP Act 2021 and have appropriated money use of the funds for government services as listed in the resolution and our township is under the $10mill threshold. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
RESOLUTION ARPA FUNDS:Trustees adopted resolution 03032022-2 authorizing expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act Funds. Trustees have identified the project of culvert drainage work in Oakwood North subdivision and the Greens at Vista. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
COMP TIME:Maniaci discussed with trustees change in employee policy that would increase employees comp time bank from 60 to 80 hours allowed. Trustees to discuss at later date.
MAYOR:Mayor Don Mason was planning on attending meeting but had another obligation. He mentioned our township looking into JEDD and work with Zanesville on some properties at the corner of North Point and our township opposed to annexation.
EMAIL:Maniaci indicated we received email from Mrs. Cohagen regarding a tree leaning over Jones Road power line and property located on Rt 60 that is a mess and vehicles and potential health hazard. She indicated that she was going to contact children's services and ask for us to look into what we could do.
BROOM QUOTE:We are still waiting on broom quote from Justin Flowers.
MILEAGE CERTIFICATION:Trustees approved 2022 Mileage Certification. Muskingum Township has 47.676 miles of public roads.
FIRE / EMS REPORT
FIRE/EMS REPORTS: No February reports at time of meeting as Falls dealing with new system.
Fell motioned to adjourn. Maniaci seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES APRIL 7, 2022
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the March regular meeting on April 7, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Mike Maniaci, Ed Fell• Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 5 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks approved and signed for payment
Then and Now Purchase Order: Maniaci motioned to approve then and now purchase order for Falls Fire for fire and EMS per contract for $225,000. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
OLD BUSINESS
SALT CONTRACT:Maniaci motioned to approve resolution to participate in ODOT salt contract for 2022. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
SALT BUILDING:Maniaci discussed salt building estimate from Greystone Construction. Fell motioned to accept estimate of $115,900 for 52x48 salt storage building. Maniaci seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
NEW BUSINESS
MOWING BID:Lawler's Mowing was in attendance asking about mowing contract for 2022. They indicated the in the past the mowing bid has been way under due to rising fuel prices, cost of maintaining cemeteries and the additional lots at the township garage. The bid for 2022 is $900 for seven months. Maniaci motioned to accept bid. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
FRANK CIGOLE:Mr. Cigole was in attendance and ask some questions to the trustees. He ask about any Jones Road improvements like drainage. Maniaci indicated that they just cut trees along Jones Road and we do have plans to work on the drainage issues. Cigole ask about using a mixture of salt and sand this past winter instead of 100% salt like in the past. He indicated that salt and sand creates a mess on the cul-de-sac. Maniaci indicated that this year we had issues with the available salt supply. We had to do this to get the roads cleaned. We even had to borrow salt this winter. Maniaci indicated that we are actively pursuing building a new salt building to help with our salt supply issues in the future. Mr. Cigole ask about any plans for repairing the Cassies Way area. Maniaci indicated that we do plan to look at that and other areas but made no promises as it comes down to time and money available. We will do our best to prioritize the best we can with our budget. Maniaci indicated that we have tried to apply for road grants in past but have been denied due to our roads not being dangerous enough to meet the funding requirements. Mr. Cigole indicated that it's unfortunate that our Ohio townships get limited funding. Maniaci indicated that some townships and we could ask for a road levy on the ballot. We prefer not to go that route. Maniaci indicated that we think we try our best to stretch our limited funds we get the best we can.
GEORGIA ROAD: James Stillion ask about Georgia Road drainage. Maniaci indicated that Fell drafted letter to commissioner regarding this area. Maniaci indicated that the engineer drove road and found some blockage and cleaned up the area. Maniaci indicate that they would talk to the homeowners along there to see if they can with cleaning up. We have been told the army corp. of engineers have some money for these issues. James ask about looking at culvert on Baabs Road. Maniaci indicated that we can look at to see if the end is opened. James thanked the trustees for the help with the water issues he had.
CAROLINA:Maniaci indicated that the prosecuting attorney indicated that the ditch and culvert needing cleaned out is the responsibility of the homeowner and not our responsibility.
CONN ROAD:Maniaci indicated that ditch on Conn Road is backed up. He spoke to county engineer about it. He indicated prosecuting attorney said that creek beds on residents property are responsibility of homeowner. Fell indicated that the county can go in and clean out. Maniaci indicated he would discuss with homeowners. PRIOR CONN REUNION:Maniaci indicated that received email about Prior/Conn reunion in our township. Maniaci offered to use township building for the reunion. Maniaci will have them sign a waiver and will be there.
FIRE LEVY:Maniaci read resolution determining to proceed with the submission to the electors of the levying a tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation to be placed on the November 8, 2022 ballot. The levy is a renewal of an existing levy for purpose of providing and maintaining fire and EMS service to Muskingum Township. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
VROOM ROAD:Maniaci met with guy regarding the resurface application he spoke about at last meeting. Apparently according to him our roads are not in that bad of shape where this resurfacing would be recommended. The process is better when it is a total restoration. The only place where he indicated this might be an option was at the entry way off of Route 146 and Vroom road. His suggestion was motor paving on our roads instead of resurfacing. Maniaci county already put out to bid. Cass is motor paving front half of Fulton and ask if we want to do the back half. If we do motor pave this year we will need to fog seal next year.
CULVERTS:Fell indicated that Jamie Slate was needing culvert.
DODGE:Casey indicated that we need to get new brakes on the Dodge and need a light bar also.
SWEEPING ROADS:Trustees indicated that we will be sweeping roads.
FIRE / EMS REPORT
FIRE/EMS REPORTS: No March reports at time of meeting as Falls dealing with new system.
Fell motioned to adjourn. Maniaci seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________
ATTENDANCE:• Trustees: Mike Maniaci, Matt Hittle, Ed Fell. • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 0 in attendance.
Nomination of President: • Hittle nominated Mike Maniaci for President, Fell seconded. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci abstain, Fell ayed.
Nomination of Burial Committee: • Maniaci motion to have Ed Fell and Matt Hittle on the Burial Committee. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Emergency Labor: • Maniaci motion that emergency labor paid as following: • $16.00 per hour with a CDL license and $12.00 per hour without. Fell seconded. Hittle ayed. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Public Records Policy: • Maniaci made motion to adopt current township public records policy.• Public records will be provided in a timely manner. • Charge will be: first 10 copies free, $.10 per page, going rate of a flash drive or CD copy. Hittle seconded. Fell ayed. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed,
Credit Card Policy: • Maniaci made a motion to continue and accept our current credit card policy. • All three trustees, fiscal officer, township maintenance workers will have access to the cards.• The limits for all cards will be $150 per transaction. If over that amount, permission must be obtained by township trustees. Fell seconded. Hittle ayed. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Township Equipment: • Maniaci made the motion that the Township equipment can be operated by all road crew and trustees or any other person who has been authorized by the trustees or road crew to do so. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Records Commission: • The Records Commission, according to O.R.C. 149.42 will consist of a Chairman of the Board; this being Mike Maniaci and the Fiscal Officer, Jason Baughman will be the Records Commission. Maniaci made the motion, seconded by Fell. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Mileage Reimbursement: • Maniaci motion that employees/elected officials who are authorized to use their private vehicles for township business such as conferences, training, etc. will be reimbursed at the standard mileage reimbursement rate established by the I.R.S. of 58.5 cents per mile which is allowable under the O.R.C. Fell seconded. Hittle ayed. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Township Meetings: • Maniaci moved to keep the regular monthly township meetings the first Thursday of every month.• Notice will be posted in the newspaper once, on the website and posted monthly on the sign in the front of the township. • Special meetings will be posted on the website, sign out in the front of the township hall and newspaper at least 24 hours before the meeting. Fell seconded. Hittle ayed. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Personal Files Policy: • Maniaci motioned to appoint the fiscal officer to have control of all storage and distribution of personnel files and information. • All personnel files will be in a locked filing cabinet maintain request log, if there is a question of what can or cannot be released, fiscal officer is to contact legal counsel. Violation may result in written reprimand issued from the prosecutor’s office and could lead to termination depending on the situation. • Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
2022 Temporary Appropriations: • Maniaci motioned adoption of the Annual Temporary Appropriations Resolution for fiscal year December 31, 2022 (per O.R.C. 5705.38) until the Amended Official Certificate of Estimated Resources is adopted and received from the Office of Budget Commission, Muskingum County, Ohio. Estimated carryover of $523,138.46, 2021 Estimated Tax $694,842.18, other sources $240,199.76 for total budget of $1,458180.40. Temporary appropriations of 25% for total of $364,545.10 until permanent appropriation approved. Fell seconded. Hittle ayed. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Township Insurance:• Maniaci motioned to provide insurance benefits to trustees, fiscal officer and full-time township employees. Hittle seconded. Fell ayed. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Grants Authority:Maniaci motioned to authorize himself as appointed representative and point of contact on FEMA and MORE grants for the township. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Hittle ayed, Fell ayed.
Records Training:Maniaci motioned to attend public records training for everyone. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
Maniaci moved to adjourn. Seconded by Hittle. All ayed. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer_____________________________
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_____________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEESJanuary 6, 2022 PURPOSE OF MEETING:• The Muskingum Township Records Commission met on January 6, 2022, following the 7 P.M. Re-organizational meeting held in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE:• Chairman Mike Maniaci and Fiscal Officer Jason T. Baughman were present.
BUSINESS:• Fiscal Officer Baughman stated that he had no records at the present time to get rid of.• Maniaci made a motion, that the commission has no records to discuss at this time and no records to dispose of at this present time. • Fiscal Officer Baughman seconded motion, all ayed.• All other records will remain as they are at the present time. Maniaci moved to adjourn. Seconded by Baughman. All ayed.
_______________________________ _____________________________Mike Maniaci Jason T. Baughman, CPAChairman Fiscal Officer
BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES FEBRUARY 3, 2022
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the February regular meeting on February 3, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Mike Maniaci, Ed Fell, Matt Hittle• Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 0 residents, Jared Besser
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks approved and signed for payment
Then and Now Purchase Order: Maniaci motioned to approve then and now purchase order for Champion Services for Greenbrier and Northcrest projects totaling $12,860.00. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
OLD BUSINESS
MAILBOXES:Maniaci indicated that we will reimburse up to $40 for mailboxes hit by our trucks when plowing snow. Residents replace and send us receipt and we will reimburse.
EQUIPMENT BUILDING:Maniaci indicated that the county engineer is still working on our building plans.
SALT BIN:Trustees discussed future salt bin. Need wider walls and possible to store 400 tons or more of salt.
EMPLOYEES:Maniaci indicated that need to stress to Casey that, although his opinion matters and his ideas, his supervisor is and he works for Jared and the Trustees. Hittle indicated that we need to have regular meetings with the workers.
SALT:Maniaci indicated Cargill is letting us get more salt. Currently we have 100 ton of salt to get.
NEW BUSINESS
ARPA FUNDS:Maniaci indicated that we can do anything we want with the ARPA Funds if used to better your township and the townships future. This includes mowers, salt bin, paving, etc. and if the funds are under $10million ARPA Funds specify we just need to show how we spend the money and we don’t have to prove that our budget took a hit because of COVID.
ARPA FUNDS RESOLUTION:Maniaci indicated that we will need to do a resolution for spending the ARPA Funds. We can do at later meeting when we have the resolution ready.
TOWNSHIP CONFERENCE:Maniaci indicated that he saw a machine at the annual conference that can be used to make our own premix. Brine is also an option. Trustees discussed option of getting storage tank to store brine in the future.Maniaci indicated that he also saw a machine that will turn up your old road and re-asphalt back. Would still have to apply a topcoat. Maniaci indicated he would see about getting guy down at our township to look at our roads before we would consider this option.
PUBLIC RECORDS TRAINING:Maniaci indicated that he completed the required public records training at the Ohio Township Annual conference for all the trustees.
WILSHIRE:Maniaci indicated received call thanking us for not using cinders anymore.
SAND: Jared indicated we used over 1200 tons of sand this winter.
NEW SPREADER:Jared indicated that Casey’s truck is slow and needs a new broom and spreader.
FIRE / EMS REPORT
FIRE/EMS REPORTS: DECEMBER FIRE 13 RUNS 8.87 A.R.T. (AVG. RESPONSE TIME)DECEMBER EMS 24 RUNS 6.87 A.R.T. (AVG. RESPONSE TIME)JANUARY FIRE 4 RUNS 9.16 A.R.T. (AVG. RESPONSE TIME)JANUARY EMS 27 RUNS 6.18 A.R.T. (AVG. RESPONSE TIME)
Fell motioned to adjourn. Maniaci seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES MARCH 3, 2022
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the March regular meeting on March 3, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Mike Maniaci, Ed Fell, Matt Hittle• Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 3 residents, Anthony Adornetto and Melissa Bell running for county commissioner.
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks approved and signed for payment
Then and Now Purchase Order: Maniaci motioned to approve then and now purchase order for Champion Services for Greens at Vista project totaling $8,050.85. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
OLD BUSINESS
BRIAN & KIM SUMMERS:Brian and Kim Summers was in attendance to discuss water issues on Virginia Road and ask if any update on plans or funding as mentioned by the commissioners. Maniaci indicated that last time we met the ARPA funds were solely for roads and ditches and since last meeting they have came out with now we are allowed to other projects. Brian indicated he has no luck with anyone (army core of engineers or commissioners) with a solution. Maniaci indicated that we can get with commissioners to determine a plan and project cost. The county didn't say they were not going to pay for the project they just haven't came up with a game plan or cost estimate. The first step is for us to give them a plan. Fell indicated that commissioners waiting on a cost. Maniaci indicated that we need to get something in writing with them to get things moving. Hittle indicated that he was informed the creek behind his resident is his responsibility. Mr. Adornetto mentioned that Andy Roberts can give you a map and include all the owners of property in the area. Brian indicated that anything that the Trustees could do to help get this rolling with the commissioners would be appreciated. Brian forward a text to trustees he received indicating Randy Campbell from Army Corps of engineers had told him that the Muskingum County Watershed Conservancy District would have funding and the county would have the authority to clean up creek beds.
CHAMPION SERVICE:Champion Service completed project at Greens at Vista. They will be back in spring to do the final dirt work. Fell indicated that we fixed the problem that the resident and West created. We got used in this situation and it turned into a he said she said situation.
TREES:Trustees reviewed estimate from Tree top trimming that did some work on Jones Road and Conn Road.
WEST SHORE:Trustees discussed Terra Shores water issues and discussed whether it is a township issue with our roads or non-township issue. Trustees agreed to estimate from Tree Tops Service to trim the tree for $300 but not pay to remove it.
SALT BUILDING:Maniaci indicated that Frans Frueh built Cass Township salt building and would ask him about his interest in building or salt building. Still waiting on estimates. If done through Sourcewell we wouldn't have o bid since they already qualify under the state bid service.
SALT:Hittle indicated that we are all good on salt and will be paying bill for last salt purchase from Cargill we borrowed.
NEW BUSINESS
ANTHONY ADORNETTO:Anthony Adornetto was in attendance as he is running for Muskingum County Commissioner. He lives on Tiffany Drive. Muskingum College Grad, Military, worked for Bill Johnson 3 years with constituents outreach. Worked at Zane State chief of staff and running foundation. Self-employed.
MELISSA BELL:Melissa Bell stopped by as she is running for Muskingum County Commissioner. She has 25 year non-profit experience and budgeting. Grass roots conservative. Agriculture is her wheel house and representing that constituency.
RESOLUTION FIRE LEVY:Trustees adopted resolution declaring the necessity to levy a tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation RC5705.19(I0, RC5705.191, RC5705.25, RC5705.26, 3.75 mill to be submitted to electors on November 8, 2022, placed on tax list commencing in 2022, first due in 2023. Maniaci moved adoption. Hittle seconded. Roll call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
RESOLUTION ARPA FUNDS:Trustees adopted resolution 03032022-1 authorizing expenditure from American Rescue Plan Act Funds. The township has received distribution from the ARP Act 2021 and have appropriated money use of the funds for government services as listed in the resolution and our township is under the $10mill threshold. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
RESOLUTION ARPA FUNDS:Trustees adopted resolution 03032022-2 authorizing expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act Funds. Trustees have identified the project of culvert drainage work in Oakwood North subdivision and the Greens at Vista. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
COMP TIME:Maniaci discussed with trustees change in employee policy that would increase employees comp time bank from 60 to 80 hours allowed. Trustees to discuss at later date.
MAYOR:Mayor Don Mason was planning on attending meeting but had another obligation. He mentioned our township looking into JEDD and work with Zanesville on some properties at the corner of North Point and our township opposed to annexation.
EMAIL:Maniaci indicated we received email from Mrs. Cohagen regarding a tree leaning over Jones Road power line and property located on Rt 60 that is a mess and vehicles and potential health hazard. She indicated that she was going to contact children's services and ask for us to look into what we could do.
BROOM QUOTE:We are still waiting on broom quote from Justin Flowers.
MILEAGE CERTIFICATION:Trustees approved 2022 Mileage Certification. Muskingum Township has 47.676 miles of public roads.
FIRE / EMS REPORT
FIRE/EMS REPORTS: No February reports at time of meeting as Falls dealing with new system.
Fell motioned to adjourn. Maniaci seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES APRIL 7, 2022
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the March regular meeting on April 7, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Mike Maniaci, Ed Fell• Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 5 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks approved and signed for payment
Then and Now Purchase Order: Maniaci motioned to approve then and now purchase order for Falls Fire for fire and EMS per contract for $225,000. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
OLD BUSINESS
SALT CONTRACT:Maniaci motioned to approve resolution to participate in ODOT salt contract for 2022. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
SALT BUILDING:Maniaci discussed salt building estimate from Greystone Construction. Fell motioned to accept estimate of $115,900 for 52x48 salt storage building. Maniaci seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
NEW BUSINESS
MOWING BID:Lawler's Mowing was in attendance asking about mowing contract for 2022. They indicated the in the past the mowing bid has been way under due to rising fuel prices, cost of maintaining cemeteries and the additional lots at the township garage. The bid for 2022 is $900 for seven months. Maniaci motioned to accept bid. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
FRANK CIGOLE:Mr. Cigole was in attendance and ask some questions to the trustees. He ask about any Jones Road improvements like drainage. Maniaci indicated that they just cut trees along Jones Road and we do have plans to work on the drainage issues. Cigole ask about using a mixture of salt and sand this past winter instead of 100% salt like in the past. He indicated that salt and sand creates a mess on the cul-de-sac. Maniaci indicated that this year we had issues with the available salt supply. We had to do this to get the roads cleaned. We even had to borrow salt this winter. Maniaci indicated that we are actively pursuing building a new salt building to help with our salt supply issues in the future. Mr. Cigole ask about any plans for repairing the Cassies Way area. Maniaci indicated that we do plan to look at that and other areas but made no promises as it comes down to time and money available. We will do our best to prioritize the best we can with our budget. Maniaci indicated that we have tried to apply for road grants in past but have been denied due to our roads not being dangerous enough to meet the funding requirements. Mr. Cigole indicated that it's unfortunate that our Ohio townships get limited funding. Maniaci indicated that some townships and we could ask for a road levy on the ballot. We prefer not to go that route. Maniaci indicated that we think we try our best to stretch our limited funds we get the best we can.
GEORGIA ROAD: James Stillion ask about Georgia Road drainage. Maniaci indicated that Fell drafted letter to commissioner regarding this area. Maniaci indicated that the engineer drove road and found some blockage and cleaned up the area. Maniaci indicate that they would talk to the homeowners along there to see if they can with cleaning up. We have been told the army corp. of engineers have some money for these issues. James ask about looking at culvert on Baabs Road. Maniaci indicated that we can look at to see if the end is opened. James thanked the trustees for the help with the water issues he had.
CAROLINA:Maniaci indicated that the prosecuting attorney indicated that the ditch and culvert needing cleaned out is the responsibility of the homeowner and not our responsibility.
CONN ROAD:Maniaci indicated that ditch on Conn Road is backed up. He spoke to county engineer about it. He indicated prosecuting attorney said that creek beds on residents property are responsibility of homeowner. Fell indicated that the county can go in and clean out. Maniaci indicated he would discuss with homeowners. PRIOR CONN REUNION:Maniaci indicated that received email about Prior/Conn reunion in our township. Maniaci offered to use township building for the reunion. Maniaci will have them sign a waiver and will be there.
FIRE LEVY:Maniaci read resolution determining to proceed with the submission to the electors of the levying a tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation to be placed on the November 8, 2022 ballot. The levy is a renewal of an existing levy for purpose of providing and maintaining fire and EMS service to Muskingum Township. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
VROOM ROAD:Maniaci met with guy regarding the resurface application he spoke about at last meeting. Apparently according to him our roads are not in that bad of shape where this resurfacing would be recommended. The process is better when it is a total restoration. The only place where he indicated this might be an option was at the entry way off of Route 146 and Vroom road. His suggestion was motor paving on our roads instead of resurfacing. Maniaci county already put out to bid. Cass is motor paving front half of Fulton and ask if we want to do the back half. If we do motor pave this year we will need to fog seal next year.
CULVERTS:Fell indicated that Jamie Slate was needing culvert.
DODGE:Casey indicated that we need to get new brakes on the Dodge and need a light bar also.
SWEEPING ROADS:Trustees indicated that we will be sweeping roads.
FIRE / EMS REPORT
FIRE/EMS REPORTS: No March reports at time of meeting as Falls dealing with new system.
Fell motioned to adjourn. Maniaci seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________