2021 Muskingum Township Meeting Minutes
BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEESJanuary 7, 2021PURPOSE OF MEETING:• The Muskingum Township Trustee met in special session on January 7, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building for the purpose of the 2021 Re-Organizational Meeting.
ATTENDANCE:• Trustees: Mike Maniaci, Matt Hittle, Ed Fell. • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: Donnie Moran and Jared Besser in attendance.
Nomination of President: • Fell nominated Mike Maniaci for President, Hittle 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. Fell seconded. Hittle 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. Hittle seconded. Fell 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.
Annual Inventory: • Maniaci stated the inventory will be complete and sent to County Engineer. 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 56 cents per mile which is allowable under the O.R.C. Hittle seconded. Fell 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. • Fell seconded. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
2021 Temporary Appropriations: • Maniaci motioned adoption of the Annual Temporary Appropriations Resolution for fiscal year December 31, 2021 (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 $74,282.91, 2021 Estimated Tax $694,842.18, other sources $479,779.69 for total budget of $1,248,904.78. Temporary appropriations of 25% for total of $312,226.20 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 all trustees, fiscal officer and township employees. Hittle seconded. Fell ayed. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Maniaci moved to adjourn. Seconded by Fell. All ayed. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer_____________________________
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_____________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
January 7, 2021PURPOSE OF MEETING:• The Muskingum Township Records Commission met on January 7, 2021 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 January 07, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held their Regular Meeting at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Mike Maniaci, Matt Hittle • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 0 residents in attendance
MINUTESFell motioned to approve meeting minutes. Maniaci seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
Then and Now Purchase Orders Approved.Falls Township Fire/EMS for cares act funding of $179,931.86.Falls Towship Fire/EMS for cares act funding $58,784.07.Fell motioned to accept. Maniaci seconded. Roll Call: Fell ayed, Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed.
OLD BUSINESS
TRACK HOE:Justin Flowers from Murphy Tractor was in attendance to present estimates on mini excavator and loader, lease options, financing, trade in value options.Current backhoe estimated at $25K trade in value for a 1 unit deal. Current backhoe estimated at $26K trade in value for 2 unit deal.John Deere government deal lease purchase has $1 buyout at end of lease term.Over $100K financing at 2.95%Under $100K financing at 3.95%.Mini excavator estimate $65,918.87.Loader estimate $84,412.28.Warranty is 12 months bumper to bumper except tires, chain, glass, and cylinders.60 month warranty is longest John Deer will cover.$441 for 60 month warranty.24 hour turn around on repairs and we pick up and rental units available.Total 2 units lease purchase approximately $124,331.15 with trade in. 5 years, 2.95%, monthly payment of $2231.30. Total interest $9,547. Total purchase price $133,878.Source well pricing don’t require to have put out to bid. Every school, county, township is already member of state bid. Source well is a free membership and about 1% saving over state bids.Maniaci indicated we need to find out status of repairs of the backhoe. We might want to put on hold if we can. Maniaci motioned to put cab repairs on hold. Fell seconded.
TRAILER:Jared is still waiting on trailer purchase.
NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION:Maniaci motioned to move to executive session at 8:24pm to discuss hiring and firing of employee personnel. Fiscal officer to be included in meeting and Jared Besser. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Fell ayed, Maniac ayed, Hittle ayed.
Maniaci motioned to move out of executive session and back to end of year meeting session at 9:09pm. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Fell ayed, Maniaci ayed, Hittle ayed.
BWC:Fiscal Officer indicated we received $7,644.91 rebate from BWC.
FEMA:Fiscal Officer indicated we received the state portion of both FEMA projects for $37,876.29.
AMENDED TAX BUDGET:Fell motioned to accept the resolution accepting amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying to county auditor amounts inside the 10 mill limitation of $385,193.70 and amounts outside the 10 mill limitation of $363,053.19. Maniaci seconded. Roll Call: Fell ayed, Maniaci ayed, Hittle ayed.
NO THRU TRUCK SIGNS:No thru truck signs installed on Beech Run. Maniaci indicated we need to have the county authorize these roads as no thru truck roads.
OAKWOOD NORTH/JASON THOMAS:Hittle indicated need to have Jared take a look at property in Oakwood North near Hittle and Rapols property to make sure that the ditches and catch basins installed properly by Brian Little for Jason Thomas the owner of Oakwood North.
FIRE / EMS REPORTNOVEMBER EMS/FIRE RUN REPORTS:November times emailed at December meeting was missed. November times as follows:Fire 12 Runs 7.56 A.R.T. (average response time)EMS 28 Runs 6.17 A.R.T. (average response time)
Fell motioned to adjourn. Maniaci seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES FEBRUARY 4, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the February regular meeting on February 4, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Mike Maniaci, Matt Hittle • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 2 residents
MINUTESHittle motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded. Maniac ayed.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
TRACK HOE:Heath Watton and Tim Sands and Justin Flowers was in attendance to discuss the estimates and specs on the track hoe and back hoe equipment. All the equipment is STS state purchase bid therefore there is no bidding on this equipment as the state bid has already been done. The Deere equipment from Murphy Tractor came in $5K less than Southeaster Case equipment. Hittle indicated it comes down to personal preference since the equipment is comparable. Both equipment has good warranties. Heath indicated that there is no sales pitch needed as Southeastern has a history with equipment for Muskingum Township. The trustees decided to table discussion until they could get a side by side comparison and see the equipment both in action side by side later when the weather breaks.
STORAGE BUILDING:Jared and trustees discussed storage building for the equipment. They estimated approximately 60'x80' building. Estimate for this size approximately $127,000. Maniac indicated the township has to get the county engineer to draw up plans first before we can do anything. Maniac indicated he would get with engineer for drawings and look at our options.
TRAILER:Jared indicated that the trailer is on order with expected delivery in April.
SPECTRUM:Maniac indicated that the internet is fixed but we still need new router and password from spectrum. He has had calls in and will get with the spectrum tech to schedule installation. The Fire Department indicated that we can cancel the other spectrum account as it is no longer needed.
TREES:Fell indicated per ORC that tree removal is the property owner responsibility and we need to pass a township nuisance resolution. Trustees will get with county auditor and attorney to draw up resolution.
ROAD GRANTS:Maniac indicated that since our road grade are not quite where they need to be it is doubtful we qualify for the grant. He indicated we still can qualify for a small government grant/loan. Maniac will follow up and submit the small government grant/loan.
NEW BUSINESS
MARK BORDER:Mark Border turned in his retirement from the township.
SALT:Trustees indicated there is approximately 50 tons of salt on hand. Maniac indicated he would get with Braxis for a salt order. Trustees indicated that the salt contract should be coming up for renewal soon.
SPECIAL MEETING:Trustees agreed to hold Special Meeting on February 11, to adopt township nuisance resolution. Fiscal Officer to get the notice in the newspaper.
OTA CONFERENCE:Maniac indicated that the OTA conference was virtual this year and for $65 we have purchased all the sessions from the OTA conference that we can access online.
MAILBOXES:Maniac indicated we need a list of mailboxes that we need to replace or provide resident with reimbursement due to the snow plowing. Ed indicated he had 2 that has contacted him. Hittle indicated he has heard from 1 so far. The resident needs to provide us with receipts and we will reimburse up to $
CHIP SEAL:Maniac indicated that we need to put on our calendar to look at chip seal in June and we want to bid out limestone this year.
ZACH HOLMES:Maniac indicated that Zach Holmes, former Strauser worker, has discussed a road rejuvenation process that we may want to look at and had some roads in Pickerington that we may want to look at and consider in the near future. It is a road preservation, protection process similar to micro resurfacing but better and less expensive.
OHIO PUBLIC WORKS RESOLUTION:Maniac presented resolution for Ohio Public Works capital improvement program authorizing Maniac as main contact authorized to apply to the OPWC for road funds. Hittle seconded, Fell ayed. Roll call: Maniac ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
WINTERWOOD:Hittle indicated that Mike Haves of Winterwood inquired about needing an address determine for his property.
FIRE / EMS REPORTDECEMBER/JANUARY EMS/FIRE RUN REPORTS:DECEMBERFIRE 5 runs 17.096 A.R.T (average response time)EMS 35 runs 7.84 A.R.T. (average response time)
JANUARYEMS 29 runs 6.61 A.R.T. (average response time)
Maniaci motioned to adjourn. Hittle seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES FEBRUARY 11, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held special meeting on February 11, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building for the purpose of Nuisance resolution.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Mike Maniaci, Matt Hittle • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 0 residents
Maniaci motioned to approve the following resolution.Fell seconded, Hittle ayed.Roll Call Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.RESOLUTION NO. 02-11-2021 ADOPTED: 2/11/2021SUBJECT: Nuisance LegislationThe Board of Trustee of Muskingum Township, Muskingum, County, Ohio, met in special session on the 11th day of February, 2021 with the following members present:Mike ManiaciEd FellMatt Hittle Trustee Maniaci moved for the adoption of the following resolution:BE IT RESOLVED THAT, pursuant to ORC 505.86, and 505.87, authorizes the Board of Trustees to provide for the abatement, control, or removal of vegetation, garbage, refuse and other debris from land in the township, if the Board determines that the owner’s maintenance of such vegetation, garbage, refuse and other debris constitutes a nuisance.Whereas: Ohio Revised Code Section 505.87 provides that, at least seven (7) days prior to providing for the abatement, control, or removal of any vegetation, garbage, refuse, or debris, the Board of Trustees shall notify the owner of the land and any holders of liens of record upon the land; andWhereas: Ohio Revised Code Section 505.87 provides that, if the Board of Trustees determines within twelve consecutive months after a prior nuisance determination that the same owner’s maintenance of vegetation, garbage refuse, or other debris on the same land in the township constitutes a nuisance, at least four days prior to providing for the abatement, control, or removal of the nuisance, the Board must send notice of the subsequent nuisance determination to the landowner and to any lien holders of record by first class mail; and Whereas: In accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 505.87, the Township Trustees have the authority to contract to abate the nuisances and have the costs incurred assessed to the property tax bills; thereforeNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Muskingum Township, Muskingum County, Ohio, as follows:1. This Board adopts the attached nuisance policy and supporting documents as the Policy and procedure for nuisance abatement in Muskingum Township, Muskingum County, Ohio.2. That this resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.3. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board concerning and relating to the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and that all deliberations of this Board and its committees that resulted in those formal actions were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with the law.
Mr. _______Fell___________________ seconded the Resolution, and the roll being called upon the question of its adoption, the vote resulted as follows:Vote Record:Mr. Maniaci ___aye_________Mr. Fell _____aye_______Mr. Hittle ____aye________Adopted this ____11th____day of February, 2021 Board of Trustees: Mike Maniaci _________________________________ Ed Fell _________________________________ Matt Hittle _________________________________
THE STATE OF OHIO s/sMUSKINGUM COUNTY
I, Jason T. Baughman, Fiscal Officer of Muskingum Township, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution Adopting a Township Nuisance Policy is taken and copied from the Record of the Proceedings of said Township, and that the same has been compared by me with the Resolution on said Record and that it is a true and correct copy thereof.
WITNESS my signature this ____11th____day of February, 2021.
____________________________________ JASON T. BAUGHMAN, FISCAL OFFICER MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO
Fell motioned to adjourn. Maniaci seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES MARCH 4, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the March regular meeting on March 4, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Matt Hittle • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 2 residents
MINUTESHittle motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded. Maniac ayed.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.Hittle and Fell reviewed payroll checks for Jared and Donnie. Need to look at comp time rules and call out rules as they relate to normal work week. Need to address clocking in and out issues and daily work hours.
OLD BUSINESS
SALT PURCHASE:Trustees indicated ordered salt from Abraxis for $91 ton.
ROAD GRANT:Maniaci applied for and submitted the road grant application.
SPECTRUM:Trustees indicated that the internet is now working and the security cameras are working now.
SECURITY CAMERAS:Trustees indicated that the security cameras are now active and working.
ROAD MAINTENANCE:Fell indicated that the roads are changing with the weather and thawing and will be looking into what roads we need to do patching and prepare for chip-seal.
TREE TRIMMING:Hittle indicated that the we did a lot of tree trimming this week.
STORAGE/SALT/EQUIPMENT BUILDING:Trustees indicated that we will look into estimates and specs on building construction for equipment storage.
NEW BUSINESS
FRANK CIGLE:Resident Mr. Cigole, Cassies Way, was in attendance and ask the trustees about the following:
STORAGE UNITS JONES ROAD: Mr. Cigole indicated the construction is creating a mess and ask who is responsible for the cleanup. Fell indicated that with no zoning nothing we can do about construction of the units. DRAINIAGE JONES ROAD:Mr. Cigole asked if any plans on chip seal of Jones Road and indicted pot holes on Tunis Road. Hittle indicated Tunis is having some sewer issues. Fell indicated we would look into the roads this spring when the roads have thawed and settled. They are on our list to address this summer.
BOB STEPHENS:Trustees mentioned the passing of former Sheriff Bob Stephens.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GRANT:Trustees indicated that the commissioners approved a $20,000 grant per township and we should be receiving it soon.
MOWING BIDS:Trustees approved to bid out mowing of cemetery and township garage and fire building. Fiscal Officer will put notice in paper and sealed bids will be opened at the April 1st meeting.
TREE LETTER:Trustees indicated that they will table the tree letter to be sent until next meeting.
CULVERTS:Mr. Eric Wasson requested a drive way culvert on his property. He will send a check in for the culvert and trustees will schedule time for Jared and Donnie to install.
ST. MARY'S ROAD:Trustees indicated that there is a missing road sign on St. Mary's and will get the guys to replace.
FIRE / EMS REPORTFEBRUARY:FIRE 11 runs 10.25 A.R.T (average response time)EMS 21 runs 5.85 A.R.T. (average response time)
Fell motioned to adjourn. Hittle seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES APRIL 1, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the April regular meeting on April 1, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Matt Hittle, Mike Maniaci • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 3 residents
MINUTESFell motioned to approve meeting minutes. Hittle seconded.
MOWING BIDS:Mowing bids were opened for mowing of township garage, garage extra lot, and township cemeteries. One bid was received from Lawler's Lawn Company. Lawler's total bid was $560 per month for 7 months ($460 + $100 extra lot), with a one-time $100 charge for cemetery cleanup. Maniaci motioned to accept bid. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Hittle ayed, Fell ayed.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
THEN AND NOW PURCHASE ORDERS:Maniaci motioned to approve then and now purchase order for payment on Case Grader for $29,559.80. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Hittle ayed, Fell ayed.
Maniaci motioned to approve then and now purchase order for payment to Falls Fire Department per contract for $230,000. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Hittle ayed, Fell ayed.
OLD BUSINESS
JARED / DONNIE HOURS:Trustees discussed Jared's hours and time card. Need to address with him his hours worked and attendance. Jared has been off with Covid. Trustees need to write-up Jared and Donnie on their time moving forward. The overtime policy and comp time policy needs updated and enforced.
TRACK HOE:Track hoe discussion tabled until Jared gets back from covid leave.
COUNTY COMMISSIONER GRANT:We received the $20,000 grant funds from the commissioners. Maniaci indicated that he would like to look into using this money on resurface seal project. We also need to make record of where and what we used these funds for.
SAFETY GRANT:We received $500 safety grant from OTARMA.
ROAD GRANT:Maniaci indicated that our road grant did not get approved.
STORAGE BUILDING:Maniaci indicated that Shawn Johnson at the engineers office prepares the drawings on the buildings and he is currently behind. We will shoot for discussing bidding the project out at our next meeting in May. We need to discuss specifics and what we want included in the bid.
MOBILE RADIOS:Maniaci indicated we received quote from Commercial Electronics on our mobile radios. The quote is approximately $6,039.97. Maniaci motioned to approve order of radios. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
CULVERTS:Trustees will get with Jared and Donnie on culvert installs as soon as Jared gets back from covid.
JONES ROAD:Maniaci indicated that received email regarding Jones Road Storage Buildings. The complaint indicated storage building encroaching the road, no drainage, snow removal being neglected on Jones Road. Maniaci indicated that we need to get with Jared and Donnie to give us the plowing routes. Maniaci indicated that since Curtis is no longer employed we may do a different route than he use to do in the past. Fell indicated we did get it swept back. Maniaci indicated all we can do is install a 20' pipe unless he is willing to buy the pipe and we install it for him.
TREE WORK:Maniaci and Hittle indicated we are spending too much on tree trimming.
PATCHING:Maniaci indicated we need to get out and remark the areas we want to patch and get estimates.
CHIP SEAL:Maniaci indicated that we need to look into chip seal. We need to discuss if we want to do all the roads we discussed in January/February meeting and schedule for this year.
NEW BUSINESS
OAKWOOD NORTH:Mr. Carl Schaefer from Northcrest homeowners association was in attendance to discuss speeding and stop signs in the Oakwood North area. He has contacted the sheriff department for more patrolling in the area. He requested more stop signs at the intersections, two or three way stops from the trustees. Maniaci indicated that we can designate stop signs at our discretion. Mr. Schafer indicated that 88 out of 197 are in the homeowners association.
TREE LETTER:Maniaci read tree nuisance letter to be sent to property owner Jake Birkhimer of Finwood Circle. The Nuisance resolution is for dead overhanging trees on our township property causing a hazederous road condition. The original letter sent was certified on 1/26/21. Hittle indicated that he would get the letter out.
STOP SIGN RESOLUTION:Maniaci read resolution #04012021A approving the installation stop signs to create a three way stop at the intersection of Glenwood Dr. and Greenbriar Way in Oakwood North Subdivision . Hittle motioned. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
CHUGG RUN RESOLUTION:Maniaci read resolution #04012021 approving the name change of Chug-Run Road off of McGlade School Road per ORC 5541.04 . The north half of Chug Run to be changed to North Chug-Run Road. This allows for less confusion of our Fire/EMS calls. Maniaci moved motion, Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
COVID MONEY AND REPORTING:Maniaci indicated that there has been no decision yet on townships receiving any additional money for covid relief this year.
ST. MARY'S ROAD:Hittle indicated we received call from Mr. Weever on St. Mary's Road about speeding. He asked about anything we can do such as speed bumps. Hittle indicated we can call the sheriff's department to patrol the area but we are not in favor of adding speed bumps to our roads.
VIRGINIA ROAD:Hittle indicated he received call from Mr. Hendrix on Virginia Road about some water issues.
SALT CONTRACT:Maniaci indicated we need to add 150-250 tons of salt on our next state bid.
SWEEPING:Hittle indicated received complaint from Chad about sweeping of cinders in their yard.
COVID REPORTING:Maniaci indicated that he submitted the covid reporting information on the Ohio Grants website for the Covid Relief money we received.
FRAME ROAD TURN-AROUND:Hittle indicated received a call about us adding some stone to the school bus turn around in the cul-de-sac on Frame Road.
MY DRIVE:Hittle indicted received call about mobile home trailer nuisance on My Drive.
FIRE / EMS REPORTNo Information at time of meeting. Hittle motioned to adjourn. Fell seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES MAY 6, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the April regular meeting on May 6, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Matt Hittle, Mike Maniaci • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 2 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
HOE/LOADER:Tim Sands (South Eastern Equipment) and Justin Flowers (Murphy Tractor) in attendance to discuss Hoe and Loader estimates and options. Comparing Case vs. John Deere. Fell indicated side by side comparison they like the 60 better.The Case equipment estimate:$125,200 with 36 month 2.79 5 year financingJohn Deere Equipment estimate:$80,600 plus $69,900 loader with the hours less $26,000 trade in allowance for current loader for total $124,500, 60 month, 2.75 5 year financing.Both lease with $1 buyoutHittle motioned to approve bid of John Deere equipment from Murphy Tractor for the $124,500, 2.75 5 year financing.Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:Maniaci motioned to enter executive session at 8:04pm for discussion of employee policy and procedures and invite Jared, Donnie and Fiscal Officer. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION BACK INTO REGULAR:Maniaci motioned to exit executive session and back to regular session at 8:50pm. Fell seconded. Roll call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
TRAILER:Maniaci indicated Jared picked up the trailer for the hoe.
STORAGE BUILDING:Maniaci indicated that the county engineer is not ready with the estimate and plans for the storage building.
TREES:Maniaci indicated that after seeing some tree trimming prices of other company's we are getting a pretty good deal with Tree Top trimming.
EMPLOYEES/TIME CARDS:Trustees reviewed employee time cards, start and stop times of Jared and Donnie.
COMMISSIONER GRANT:Maniaci indicated we received the $20K grant from the county commissioners. Maniaci asked trustees about the road rejuvenation option. Hittle indicated Kevin West from Shelly indicated that it's a gimmick and would get more references before we commit to this.
RADIOS:Hittle indicated the hand held radios are ready. Need to get the truck units installed. Take up to 3 weeks before can be installed with the chip shortages.
PATCHING:Maniaci indicated that we need to mark the roads for patching.
TREE LETTER:Maniaci indicated that he hasn't sent the letter yet.
MY DRIVE DUISANCE:Maniaci indicated that we also need to get nuisance letter out for resident on My Drive. Hittle indicated he would mail out both letters.
STOP SIGN OAKWOOD NORTH:Maniaci indicated we need to get 9 3 way stop signs. Need to get 4 blank reflective signs for road closed/road work. Kleen Inc has these signs.
CHUG RUN:Hittle to send resolution to the county for the Chug Run name change from April meeting.Jared asked if we could shorten Chug Run. Maniaci indicated only the county can vacate a road but we have to petition to the county first.
COVID REPORTING:Maniaci indicated that he submitted the covid reporting.
CHIP SEAL STONE:Maniaci indicated we need to get limestone estimate for chip seal. Total miles chip seal to do approximately 15 miles. Roads to chip seal include: Fawn, Stagecoach, Dutch School, back of New Riley, Dresden, Jones, Kenlo, Prior, Cranberry, Squirrel,
JONES ROAD STORAGE:Maniaci will talk with them about the storage building about the culvert and water issue coming down on to Rt. 60 and make him aware that he is responsible for the issues.
NEW BUSINESS
CULVERT SCRAP:Jared indicated discussed with Muskingum Iron Metal about scrapping some metal culverts.
SYCAMORE STREET SIGN:Maniaci indicated that Sycamore Street is not on our street list. We can't just name a road and if it's not on our road list we need to have the county issue it to our road list.
WATER ISSUE OAKWOOD NORTH:Maniaci indicated he would call the guy on Oakwood North with the culvert and water issue. Hittle indicated he had backed it up with rock. Maniaci and Hittle indicated it is our job to keep culvert open and the bottom line is we can't enter his personal property for his water issue and it was a developers problem who made it. Maniaci will discuss with the resident that he needs to make his ditch right the way we had it before and it not to reduce the grade.
GEORGIA ROAD WATER:Maniaci indicated received call about water issue from resident on Georgia. The water issue is not township issue due to not affecting our road.
SOUTHVIEW DRIVE:Hittle indicated Larry Kimble had water issues and ask about his neighbors culvert.
PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS:Maniaci moved motion to approve Permanent Appropriations of $1,268,749.49. 2020 carryover $333,707.55, taxes $694,842.18 and other sources $240,199.76. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
CULVERTS PRICING:Maniaci motioned to charge $107 for 10' culvert cost plus any hay and stone needed. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
FIRE / EMS REPORTAPRIL FIRE/EMS REPORTS:FIRE RUNS 9 RUNS 9.78 MIN AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME EMS RUNS 17 RUNS 5.53 MIN AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME
Hittle motioned to adjourn. Maniac seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES JUNE 3, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the June regular meeting on June 3, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Matt Hittle, Mike Maniaci • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 0 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
STORAGE BUILDING:Maniaci indicated that he looked at the storage building on Jones and said they rerouted the drains and catch basins. Hittle indicated that we should get a map from them with all the lines.
COMMISSIONER'S GRANT:Maniaci asked about use of the commissioner's grant towards chip-seal and paving. Need to look at patching on Conn Road, Hickory Hills, Gorsuch. Paving Conn would be about 1.25 miles. Maniaci to check on bidding requirement to see if still $50K.
RADIOS:Hittle indicated that the mounts and antenna wiring is done and we are just waiting on the radios that are on order.
OAKWOOD NORTH STOP SIGNS:Hittle indicated that they have received a lot of phone calls regarding the stop signs on Oakwood North. Maniaci indicted they are also driving thru the stop signs. Carl Schaefer, president of Oakwood North Association was at meeting in March requesting them on behalf of its members. Hittle indicated that no one else from the association attended our meeting to oppose. Trustees discussed getting a list of the members and confirming 51% were in agreement.
SYCAMORE STREET SIGN:Hittle indicated that the street sign on Sycamore is up.
CHUG RUN:Trustees indicated not sure of status of Chug Run sign yet. Will get with Jared.
MY DRIVE/TUNIS NUISANCE:Nothing new to report on the nuisance on My Drive and Tunnis.
OAKWOOD NORTH WATER:Maniaci indicated that there is nothing new to report or heard from the resident on Oakwood North with the water issue.
EQUIPMENT BUILDING:Maniaci indicated that he is still waiting on Shawn Johnson to get back with us on the plans for the equipment building.
NEW BUSINESS
DONNIE MORAN:Maniaci indicated that Donnie Moran turned in his resignation. Maniaci motioned to accept Donnie Moran's resignation. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
GREENS AT VISTA DRAINIAGE:Maniaci indicated that received call regarding water issue on Greens at Vista. Hittle told them what they need to do and where the culvert needs to be. Fell indicated that the resident needs to reconnect the catch basin and pipe. Maniaci indicated he would discuss with him and the builder involved on what needs done.
CULVERTS:Hittle indicated that the ditches and plugs need cleaned out on Gorsuch Road.Fell asked if we needed to do anything on the ditches on Prior where the gentlemen was killed.
CASSIES WAY:Mrs. Cohagen indicated that there was a culvert on Cassies Way that was collapsing.
PATCHING:Hittle indicated that Oakwood North needs some patch work due the heavy volume of traffic. Trash service is a problem as everyone has different service and there are so many different trash trucks driving the roads every day. Trustees talked about ideas of seeing if there could be some consolidation advantages of contracting and negotiating pricing for one trash service vs. everyone with a different service. Could help alleviate the traffic on our neighborhood roads and better safety.
STONEHENGE GUARD RAIL:Fell indicated that resident on Stonehenge inquired about the guard rail on lot 41 and 42. He asked if it could be removed so he could build a driveway entry. Fell indicated he needs to talk with Jason Thomas on this.
BRENT KIMBLE:Fell indicated that Brent Kimble was building additional apartments on Baabs Road.
ATV ON ROADS:Fell indicated that there was a lot of ATV activity on our roads and would speak with the sheriff if there was anything they or we could do.
GORSUCH ROAD:Hittle indicated resident asking about cutting back hills along Gorsuch Road. He indicated we would have to get permission from the land owners before anything could be done.
BURKHART ON FAWN:Maniaci indicated that we are waiting on the engineer to determine if and what can be done regarding the slippage on Fawn Road.
NEW EMPLOYEE:Maniaci indicated that due to Donnie Moran's resignation we need to advertise and take applications for a new township worker to replace Donnie. The application should be on the website. Pay rate approximately $18-$23 depending on insurance.
FIRE / EMS REPORTMAY FIRE/EMS REPORTS:FIRE RUNS 5 RUNS 6.86 MIN AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME EMS RUNS 28 RUNS 8.41 MIN AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME
Maniaci motioned to adjourn. Hittle seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES JULY 1, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the July regular meeting on July 1, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Mike Maniaci • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 3 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW HOLLAND:Maniaci indicated that the new Holland mower is fixed.
RADIOS:Maniaci indicated still waiting on radios.
GORSUCH PATCHING:Maniaci will get with Shelly on the patching of Gorsuch Road.
CHUGG RUN NORTH SIGN:Fell indicated we still need to send letter to county on the Chugg Run North sign. Fiscal officer will send letter to Fell to get to the county.
MY DRIVE NUISANCE:Maniaci indicated he would get with Matt about sending letter out for My Drive nuisance.
STORAGE BUILDING:Maniaci indicated still waiting on engineer with storage building drawing.
STORAGE ON JONES:Jared indicated that we need to do some ditching. Still waiting on them get back with us. Fell will get with Hittle on this.
NEW BUSINESS
EMPLOYEE HIRING:Maniaci indicated that after looking at the resumes Maniaci motioned to hire Casey Foster as our employee. Fell seconded. Roll call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.Maniaci and Fell also asked Shad Delancey that if he was available we would contact him if we need some additional help from time to time. Casey will start July 19th. Foster asked about available of bi-weekly pay vs. monthly. Maniaci motioned to set Jared and Casey up with bi-weekly pay schedule. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.Trustees agreed to pay rate of $19 per hour.Maniaci indicated Jared is Casey's leader but the trustees are the boss.
PAVING NOTICE:Fiscal Officer to get paving notice in newspaper for special meeting to open bids on 7/21 at 7pm.
INSURANCE:Fiscal Officer Baughman indicated that health insurance renewal is 8/1 and gave new policy rates in affect for 8/1 unless they wish to make any changes it will automatic renew. We will need to get with Trish at Rankin & Rankin to add Casey Foster to the policy. Fiscal Officer will get Casey added to the dental and vision policy.
AEP:Maniaci indicated that AEP was installing new line at the end of Prior and Cranberry.
NORTH VISTA PAVING:Maniaci indicated that he received estimate for patching on North Vista Drive from Neff Paving for approximately $4,900. Fell motioned to accept Neff estimate, Maniaci ayed. Roll call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
WATER ON CHARDON:Maniaci indicated that call from resident about water on Chardon. Maniaci asked Jared take a look at it and indicated need some ditching and culvert.
CULVERTS:Trustees discussed with Jared and Casey some ditching and culvert work needed on Georgia, Terrace Shores, Gorsuch and Chardon.
TERRACE SHORES:Jared indicated that he spoke with resident on Terrace Shores and he would discuss with trustees. There is a tree needs removed so we can add some culverts. Jared will get estimate from tree guy to remove tree.
CULVERT:Jared to replace culvert on Gorsuch before we patch Gorsuch Road.
TRAILER TITLE:Still waiting on title for the trailer so we can get license plate and tags. Fiscal Officer Baughman will follow-up.
BILL CHIP-SEAL:Maniaci indicated we need to send bill for limestone to the contractor Chris Wilkens that tore up Jones Road.
FIRE / EMS REPORTFIRE/EMS REPORTS: Not available at time of meeting. Fell motioned to adjourn. Maniaci seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES AUGUST 5, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the August regular meeting on August 5, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Mike Maniaci, Matt Hittle • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 2 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Hittle seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
Then & Now Purchase Order: Maniaci motioned to approve then and now purchase order for Falls Fire Dept payment per contract $150,000. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
OLD BUSINESS
STORAGE BUILDING:Maniaci indicated still waiting on Shawn Johnson at engineers office to get drawings.
JONES RD ISSUES:Maniaci indicated need to bill Wilkins for 90 gallons of emulsion, 1 load/20 ton of stone plus $116 delivery.
CONN ROAD REVISED: Maniaci made motion to accept revised bid from Shelly for $192,110.45 for the paving of Conn Road and adding of the patch repairs for 1/2 mile on Gorsuch to Fawn road to the corner where Brocklehurst lives. The estimate from the county was $25K more.
CHARDON:Maniaci indicated he would call the lady on Chardon and explain to her when and what we are doing for the ditch and culverts on Chardon.
OAKWOOD NORTH:Hittle indicated Chris Zemba was doing some work near Wilcox property in Oakwood North and he will fix the road when he is done and put back to the way it was before.
TERRACE SHORES:Jared indicated that he put the culvert and catch basins in Terrace Shores. He indicated at first the resident complained but after they were thrilled.
TREE LETTTER/MY DRIVE:Hittle indicated he had all the pictures and will put letters together for the trees and My Drive nuisance.
CULVERTS:Maniaci indicated that part of the Cares Act we can use for these culverts we need to repair and install.Jared indicated that Falls has a form to fill out for culvert install. Maniaci indicated we have on our website.
TRACK HOE TRAILER:We received title for trailer. Fiscal Officer to get plates and tags. Jared indicated that he will check on the warranty on the trailer as he indicated the frame was bent. RADIOS:Maniaci indicated radios have been installed.
CHUG RUN:Fell to send letter to county commissioner to get approve.
JONES ROAD CULVERT:Jared indicated he spoke with resident that was putting in a new driveway and he told him to take care of his driveway first then we would be up to take care of the culvert and ditch.
GREENS AT VISTA:Trustees will get together on time to go look at culvert and ditching issue on Greens at Vista.
NEW BUSINESS
CASEY'S START:Trustees and Casey indicated everything going fine so far with Casey the first two weeks on the job.
CARES ACT:Maniaci presented forms for Fiscal Officer to sign for the Cares Act application.
MY DRIVE:Fell indicated there was some ditch mowing needed done on My Drive.
VANDERBARK: Fell indicated Paul Dunfey from Licking Township called about a few spots on our portion of Vanderbark that needed filled before they started paving.
FAWN NUISSANCE:Hittle indicated resident on Fawn that we put culvert in for indicated there was trailer that was a nuisance and if we could do anything. Hittle will call the health department regarding it.
EMPLOYEE PAID TIME OFF POLICY:Trustees discussed vacation, sick and comp time policy with Jared and Casey. Trustees indicated Jared should have started with 2 weeks. Maniaci motioned to give Jared and Casey 2 weeks' vacation credited at the start of their employment and supersedes any accrual the first year. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed. Fell also motioned to give Jared back his 10 days of Covid time off. Maniaci seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed. Trustees also agreed that we need to look at the policy to change the wording for time off accruals to anniversary date instead of calendar year accrual.
FIRE / EMS REPORTFIRE/EMS REPORTS: JUNE FIRE 6 RUNS 6.17 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)JUNE EMS 36 RUNS 7.48 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)JULY FIRE 7 RUNS 6.15 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)JULY EMS 32 RUNS 6.45 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)
Maniaci motioned to adjourn. Hittle seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the September regular meeting on September 2, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Mike Maniaci, Matt Hittle • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 6 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Hittle seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
STORAGE BUILDING:Maniaci indicated he ask him about progress on our storage building drawings. He indicated that apparently we do not need to bring Dave Derwacker in to do the drawings for us nor do we even need to have their approval. The building department only needs an approved plan an doesn't have to be from the engineers office like we thought. Maniaci indicated to Mark Eicher that we have been waiting for 2 years on them.
JACKS FAIRWAY:Maniaci indicted still waiting on Kevin West to address culvert and catch basin issue on Greens at Vista entrance. Maniaci indicated he will follow up to see about this. Residents in Greens at Vista also ask about fixing some pot holes in neighborhood and there was some missing street signs on Sands and Arnies Drive. Maniaci indicated we can get some new stop signs. Hittle indicated that need to look at taking burn out and scraping sides in that subdivision.
ROAD GRANT:Maniaci indicated still looking into road loan for paving projects.
TREE LETTERS:Maniaci indicated the letters have not gone out yet.
CULVERTS:Maniaci indicated Jared and Casey been out doing culverts. Going to clean out and patch Vern Dor with concrete and take out center. Patching pot holes on Conn. Maniaci indicated back of Frame Road needs patched. Fell indicated Idle Circle needs patching in some places.
CHUGG RUN:Maniaci indicated no new update on Chugg Run.
CARES ACT:Maniaci indicated still waiting on cares act. Maniaci indicated that he received email from the county guy in charge of the cares act and he indicated we can use for storm drainage on roads. Trustees will get recommendations and submit out for bid. Muskingum Township received $237,889.66.
TREE GUY:Maniaci indicated we are still waiting on tree guy to get back with us. Casey will try to call this week.
VACATE ROAD:Maniaci reiterated that we cannot vacate a road and the county has to do it.
TRAILER:Maniaci and Jared indicated that they are going to repair the trailer and it may still be under warranty.
NEW BUSINESS
BRIAN & KIM SUMMERS VIRGINIA ROAD:Brian and Kim Summers was in attendance to discuss the flooding they have incurred on Virginia Road multiple times when it rains. Their home has been flooded multiple times. Brian indicated the property next to them (George Helbling) was in need of mowing again. Maniaci indicated that they mowed awhile ago. Brian provided pictures of the water issues they deal with every time it rains. Brian indicated he spoke with Randi Campbell and he indicated that there is an obstruction on the Creamery Road Bridge but they can't do anything with this. Hittle indicated we have tried but the county has the authority to clean out the creek beds. Been waiting 6 weeks for Muskingum Soil and Water but they said they couldn't do anything. Brian indicated the water was overt the road and the creek this past week. Hittle indicated that they just changed the culvert on the creamery bridge. Fell indicated we could talk with Helbling again but we have been round and round with him for years. Hittle indicated that the county engineers and ODNR needs to look at these creeks and clean them up as it is causing drainage issues at the township level. They ask about zoning and the trustees indicated that all they need is a petition to place on ballot but this was tried years ago but never came to anything as residents didn't want it. Maniaci indicated to Brian and Kim that they would do everything that we could do to address the situation. They would contact Helbling and engineers to see what could be done. Fell indicated that the ODNR would also be a good place to start.
MR. WASSON:Mr. Wasson indicated to the trustees that with the 4 inches of rain his neighbor on Prior Road trash was all over the place and ask trustees what could be done about it. Trustees indicated they can only address nuisance on roads and ditches and not personal property. Maniaci indicated they can call the department of health for assistance.
FIRE DEPT EQUIPMENT:Trustees will review list of equipment that Falls indicated they no longer need anymore. Jared indicated that we can sell the suburban and we don't need it.
SALT SPREADER ON WESTERN:Maniaci motioned to approve installing salt spreader on the Western Star. Hittle seconded. Roll call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
LISA KIM:Fell indicated he got with Jared and located catch basins and cross culvert repairs on Lisa Kim.
DOC BRAUNING:Maniaci indicated he told Doc Brauning that we can't do his driveway.
LIFT STATIONS OVERFLOW:Maniaci ask if there was any information about the lift stations overflow and why we would be responsible for. Hittle will look into this.
OHIO DEFERRED COMP RESOLUTION:Maniaci made resolution to accept Ohio deferred compensation deferrals for township employees if employee elected and to be administered by Fiscal Officer. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
FLIP DOWN SIGNS:Jared and Casey ask about flip down signs. Maniaci indicated not sure if we really need to invest in flip down signs. If we need more signs we can just get more signs.
FIRE / EMS REPORTFIRE/EMS REPORTS: AUGUST FIRE 10 RUNS 5.77 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)AUGUST EMS 33 RUNS 7.00 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)
Maniaci motioned to adjourn. Fell seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________
BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES OCTOBER 7, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the October regular meeting on October 7, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Mike Maniaci, Matt Hittle • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 2 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Hittle seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
BRIAN & KIM SUMMERS VIRGINIA ROAD:Brian and Kim Summers were in attendance to discuss the flooding they have incurred on Virginia Road multiple times when it rains. Brian indicated the creek is the main problem overflowing. He ask the trustees to look at a culvert on Virginia that looks like another issue. He asked trustees about mowing the fields on Carolina. Trustees indicated they would look at getting Helblings mowed again. Maniaci indicated that the county is going to survey and look at storm drainage in our area that has been causing problems. Hittle will get with Ed on what the county is doing with the drainage issue on Virginia and Vista.
NEW BUSINESS
EMPLOYEE ISSUES:Trustees agreed per township handbook to authorize 3 days bereavement leave for Casey.Trustees expressed concern with Jared and Casey on the Oakwood North issue with Chris Zemba's work and will table and discuss next meeting when Ed is back.
OAKWOOD NORTH:Hittle indicated there was a mix up on what Chris Zemba was to use to repair the Oakwood North project. Jared had issues with what Zemba used. Jared ended up re-digging and repairing the ditch on Oakwood North. There was confusion on whether to use dura fill or not on the project. Hittle indicated Zemba owes us for what extra we spent. Trustees to discuss with Jared and Casey.
JACKS FAIRWAY:Maniaci indicated Jane Barcley asked about sending out letter for debris cleanup. Maniaci indicated we can get an estimate from Chris Zemba on this.
NORTHREST/BRENTWOOD ISSUE:Maniaci indicated that the main issue on Northcrest/Brentwood Park is the water laying on our roads. Kendrick gave us estimates on fixing the drainage issue on Northcrest/Brentwood Park. His estimate was approximately $70K and included changing pipes and adding catch basins along that area which is more than we wanted. Champion provided estimate of approximately $6500 just to clean out the ditches.
TAX BUDGET RESOLUTION:Maniaci moved adoption of amounts and rates from county auditor. Amount inside 10mil limitation $339,450.34, amounts outside 10mil limitation of $344,460.73. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Hittle ayed.
FIRE / EMS REPORTFIRE/EMS REPORTS: SEPTEMBER FIRE 4 RUNS 7.07 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)SEPEMBER EMS 19 RUNS 6.88 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)
Maniaci motioned to adjourn. Hittle seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES NOVEMBER 4, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the October regular meeting on November 4, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Mike Maniaci, Matt Hittle, Ed Fell • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 5 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
ST. MARY'S ROAD:Todd Graham of St. Mary's Road ask trustees of any plans on St. Mary's ditching and debris cleanup. Maniaci indicated that we will get out there to do some cleanup as soon as possible.
JACKS FAIRWAY:Pat Friebe of Jacks Fairway ask about status of pipe repair on corner of Jack's Fairway. Maniaci indicated he spoke with Kevin about cutting the driveway and install new catch basin since Kevin West and the homeowner removed. Kevin will take care of the concrete. We will get some estimates, may want to contract out, and may be able to use some of the American rescue funds if we choose to. Pat Friebe also ask about fixing some potholes. Maniaci indicated that we will get the catch basin and pot holes repaired as soon as possible.
HAMPTON COURT:Michael and Kelsey Mobley of Hampton Court ask trustees about guard rail on Stonehenge and time frame. The purchase of the lots are hinging on what we agree to. Maniaci apologized for miscommunication. Jason Thomas said we were removing 3 sections of guardrail. Hittle stated that he did not say we would remove 3 sections of the guardrail. Maniaci read and amended September minutes, Jason Thomas requested to take down 3-6 sections of guardrail at entrance road to Stonehenge. Hittle met with Jason and possible new owner of property and contacted Tri-Valley school bussing the trustees would agree to taking down 1 section of guardrail but prefer none were deserved. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci aye, Hittle aye, Fell aye. Maniaci stated that any and all decisions we make are at the meeting and not outside of the meeting.
OBSOLETE FIRE EQUIPMENT:Captain Hodges presented report of obsolete items no longer needed by Falls Fire Department. Falls has used grant money to replace these no longer needed items. Maniaci motioned to approve list, other than item 14 former records of Muskingum VFD records and retention policy, Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci aye, Fell aye, Hittle aye.
OAKWOOD NORTH:Project #1 - Maniaci indicated we received estimates form Chris Zemba Champion and Kendrick for Oakwood North work. Kendrick estimate for pipe, catch basins for $11K plus the concrete work we do, $17-18K with rip rap. Kendrick estimate looking at approximately $36K total vs. $24K total for the same work from Champion. Maniaci motioned to accept estimate from Chris Zemba of Champion . Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci aye, Fell aye, Maniaci aye.Project #2 Oakwood North - Pipe and ditch backing up and overflowing on the road. Estimate $35,210 to put in 48" pipe and hedge walls. Maniaci indicated his understanding is Matt doesn't think the pipe is the issue. Hittle indicated the creek is not taking enough water. Hittle indicated not exactly sure what needs done at the moment. Maniaci indicated that we would hold off until we have more information about what exactly is the problem and what we can do about it.
VISTA VIEW:Fell indicated that currently no status but the Stan at County Engineers office indicated they would look at Vista, Virginia, Baabs first of the year to look at what can and can't be done with storm drainage.
LISA KIM:Maniaci ask if there was any news on Lisa Kim. Fell indicated the ditch is done. Fell will get with Every on Lisa Kim on what to do with the pipe since there was a disagreement with couple residents over there about what was being done.
HARPER/GORSUCH:Maniaci indicated received call from lady on Harper/Gorsuch. She claims ever since we ditched we messed up her drain and now basement is flooded. Zemba came an cleaned out her septic. Water is seeping out on other side of leach lines. We cleaned out her ditches but we didn't touch her lines. Cleaning out the ditches would help the lines if anything. She told Matt Zemba said it wow township problem. Chris Zemba told Mike that he guaranteed he any one working for him would never say that it was our problem. Maniaci indicated he was meeting with Zemba to look at her lines and Maniaci indicated that it is not a township issue and is septic system issue.
BEECH RUN/ROCK CUT:Maniaci indicated receive call about mowing needed done and there is a large hole on Beech Run/Rock Cut. Maniaci indicated he would talk with Jared about grading it until we can get there to patch. Maniaci indicated that Jared and Casey need to quit wasting patching on areas we plan to have patched.
NEW BUSINESS
SALT BID:Hittle indicated we have 200 tons of salt on reserve.
DIESEL FUEL:Hittle indicated there is a diesel fuel shortage.
CARLOS FUREY:Maniaci indicated that Carlos issue on Wilshire has been taken care of.
VROOM ROAD:Maniaci indicated he spoke with Adam Forshee about motor paving. Licking Township portion on Vroom Road cost approximately $120K. Maniaci indicated we are not motor paving however if we get ODOT money we may look at. Hittle indicated we should consider Saddlebrook if we do.
FIRE / EMS REPORTFIRE/EMS REPORTS: OCTOBER FIRE 4 RUNS 8.16 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)OCTOBER EMS 29 RUNS 6.88 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)
Maniaci motioned to adjourn. Hittle seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES DECEMBER 2, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the December regular meeting on December 2, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Mike Maniaci, Ed Fell • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 2 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
BRIAN & KIM SUMMERS:Brian thanked the trustees for mowing the Helbling property and ask about any update on the storm water project mentioned by the Commissioners. Maniaci indicated he spoke with Molly Crooks and she didn't have any details and would look at in 2022. Maniaci indicated there was confusion on American Rescue Money and the commissioners weren't pledging all of the money to the storm water project.Fell indicated that the engineers are to look at the project cost which could include storm drainage, ditches, cleaning out creeks, etc. Maniaci indicated that they don’t know exactly what to do yet from what they said on television. Fell indicated nothing heard back from ODNR yet. Maniaci indicated that they haven’t forgot about it and we have an interest o clearing up the water issues in their area because it affects our roads.
VROOM & SADDLEBROOK:Maniaci indicated that there is separate applications in for road grants for Vroom and Saddlebrook.
STONEHENGE:Maniaci and Fell indicated that they have no information on if the lot on Stonehenge was purchased.
FIRE EQUIPMENT:Fell indicated he looked at equipment and there wasn't anything there that we could use or need to keep.
OAKWOOD NORTH / ZEMBA:Maniaci indicated that Zemba has ordered the stuff for the Oakwood North project. Maniaci indicated Hittle was to contact Ed Reed about American Rescue Money.
LISA KIM:Fell indicated that Jared pulled the pipe on Lisa Kim. Fell will talk with the resident about the ditch and culvert option.
GORSUCH:Maniaci indicated nothing to report on the lady on Gorsuch with septic issue.
VANDERBARK:Fell indicated that the hole on Vanderbark is getting bigger and need to look at doing something.
NEW BUSINESS
END OF YEAR MEETING:Trustees agreed to hold end of year meeting Tuesday December 28th at 7pm.
RE-ORG & REGULAR MEETING:Trustees agreed to hold 2022 Re-Org and Regular meeting on Thursday January 6th at 7pm.
FIRE / EMS REPORTFIRE/EMS REPORTS: NOVEMBER FIRE 8 RUNS 10.63 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)NOVEMBER EMS 24 RUNS 6.89 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)
Fell motioned to adjourn. Maniaci seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES DECEMBER 28, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the December End of Year regular meeting on December 28, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Mike Maniaci, Ed Fell, via Zoom Matt Hittle • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 0 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
GREENBRIER DRIVE:Maniaci received estimate from Chris Zemba, Champion Service, for the Greenbrier Drive project for $6,980. Maniaci motioned to approve. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
GREENS AT VISTA:Fell indicated not in favor of taking care of problem that Kevin West created. Maniaci indicated that the community association didn't say anything to us until after it was done. Hittle indicated he wasn't going to go alone anymore when discussing these type of projects due to the miscommunication with this issue.Maniaci received estimate from Chris Zemba, Champion Service, for the Greens at Vista entrance project for $5,880. Maniaci motioned to approve. Fell seconded. Roll call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
AMERICAN RESCUE MONEY:Fell indicated that he will try to get on commissioner agenda to discuss the American rescue money and storm water project for our area and talk with the county engineer to get a project estimate.
STORAGE BUILDING:Maniaci indicated he received email from Shawn Johnson at the engineers office working on our storage building drawing.
ROAD GRANT MONEY:Maniaci indicated that ODOT won't get to the road grant for Saddlebrook and Vroom until the end of January or February.
NEW BUSINESS
MORE GRANT:Maniaci indicated he filed for the $500 More Grant.
TREES:Maniaci indicated that we need to get over to Vroom and St. Mary's to do some clean up from the tree trimming.
HEALTH INSURANCE:Fiscal Officer will look at getting the monthly health insurance premiums on auto pay. Fiscal Officer and trustees discussed shopping health insurance the coming year.
OATH OF OFFICE:Maniaci indicated he has been sworn in by Judge Vinsel. Ohio Revised Code 3.24 permits a township fiscal officer to administer the oath of office to individuals elected as trustee in the same township as fiscal officer. Fiscal officer not required to be a notary.Fiscal Officer Baughman swore in Trustee Ed Fell to Trustee of Muskingum Township this 28th day of December 2021.
RE-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING:Trustees will hold 2022 re-organizational meeting Thursday, January 6th at 7pm and January regular meeting to follow.
FIRE / EMS REPORTFIRE/EMS REPORTS: No reports at time of meeting. 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: Donnie Moran and Jared Besser in attendance.
Nomination of President: • Fell nominated Mike Maniaci for President, Hittle 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. Fell seconded. Hittle 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. Hittle seconded. Fell 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.
Annual Inventory: • Maniaci stated the inventory will be complete and sent to County Engineer. 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 56 cents per mile which is allowable under the O.R.C. Hittle seconded. Fell 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. • Fell seconded. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
2021 Temporary Appropriations: • Maniaci motioned adoption of the Annual Temporary Appropriations Resolution for fiscal year December 31, 2021 (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 $74,282.91, 2021 Estimated Tax $694,842.18, other sources $479,779.69 for total budget of $1,248,904.78. Temporary appropriations of 25% for total of $312,226.20 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 all trustees, fiscal officer and township employees. Hittle seconded. Fell ayed. Roll Call: Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
Maniaci moved to adjourn. Seconded by Fell. All ayed. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer_____________________________
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_____________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
January 7, 2021PURPOSE OF MEETING:• The Muskingum Township Records Commission met on January 7, 2021 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 January 07, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held their Regular Meeting at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Mike Maniaci, Matt Hittle • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 0 residents in attendance
MINUTESFell motioned to approve meeting minutes. Maniaci seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
Then and Now Purchase Orders Approved.Falls Township Fire/EMS for cares act funding of $179,931.86.Falls Towship Fire/EMS for cares act funding $58,784.07.Fell motioned to accept. Maniaci seconded. Roll Call: Fell ayed, Hittle ayed, Maniaci ayed.
OLD BUSINESS
TRACK HOE:Justin Flowers from Murphy Tractor was in attendance to present estimates on mini excavator and loader, lease options, financing, trade in value options.Current backhoe estimated at $25K trade in value for a 1 unit deal. Current backhoe estimated at $26K trade in value for 2 unit deal.John Deere government deal lease purchase has $1 buyout at end of lease term.Over $100K financing at 2.95%Under $100K financing at 3.95%.Mini excavator estimate $65,918.87.Loader estimate $84,412.28.Warranty is 12 months bumper to bumper except tires, chain, glass, and cylinders.60 month warranty is longest John Deer will cover.$441 for 60 month warranty.24 hour turn around on repairs and we pick up and rental units available.Total 2 units lease purchase approximately $124,331.15 with trade in. 5 years, 2.95%, monthly payment of $2231.30. Total interest $9,547. Total purchase price $133,878.Source well pricing don’t require to have put out to bid. Every school, county, township is already member of state bid. Source well is a free membership and about 1% saving over state bids.Maniaci indicated we need to find out status of repairs of the backhoe. We might want to put on hold if we can. Maniaci motioned to put cab repairs on hold. Fell seconded.
TRAILER:Jared is still waiting on trailer purchase.
NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION:Maniaci motioned to move to executive session at 8:24pm to discuss hiring and firing of employee personnel. Fiscal officer to be included in meeting and Jared Besser. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Fell ayed, Maniac ayed, Hittle ayed.
Maniaci motioned to move out of executive session and back to end of year meeting session at 9:09pm. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Fell ayed, Maniaci ayed, Hittle ayed.
BWC:Fiscal Officer indicated we received $7,644.91 rebate from BWC.
FEMA:Fiscal Officer indicated we received the state portion of both FEMA projects for $37,876.29.
AMENDED TAX BUDGET:Fell motioned to accept the resolution accepting amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying to county auditor amounts inside the 10 mill limitation of $385,193.70 and amounts outside the 10 mill limitation of $363,053.19. Maniaci seconded. Roll Call: Fell ayed, Maniaci ayed, Hittle ayed.
NO THRU TRUCK SIGNS:No thru truck signs installed on Beech Run. Maniaci indicated we need to have the county authorize these roads as no thru truck roads.
OAKWOOD NORTH/JASON THOMAS:Hittle indicated need to have Jared take a look at property in Oakwood North near Hittle and Rapols property to make sure that the ditches and catch basins installed properly by Brian Little for Jason Thomas the owner of Oakwood North.
FIRE / EMS REPORTNOVEMBER EMS/FIRE RUN REPORTS:November times emailed at December meeting was missed. November times as follows:Fire 12 Runs 7.56 A.R.T. (average response time)EMS 28 Runs 6.17 A.R.T. (average response time)
Fell motioned to adjourn. Maniaci seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES FEBRUARY 4, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the February regular meeting on February 4, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Mike Maniaci, Matt Hittle • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 2 residents
MINUTESHittle motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded. Maniac ayed.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
TRACK HOE:Heath Watton and Tim Sands and Justin Flowers was in attendance to discuss the estimates and specs on the track hoe and back hoe equipment. All the equipment is STS state purchase bid therefore there is no bidding on this equipment as the state bid has already been done. The Deere equipment from Murphy Tractor came in $5K less than Southeaster Case equipment. Hittle indicated it comes down to personal preference since the equipment is comparable. Both equipment has good warranties. Heath indicated that there is no sales pitch needed as Southeastern has a history with equipment for Muskingum Township. The trustees decided to table discussion until they could get a side by side comparison and see the equipment both in action side by side later when the weather breaks.
STORAGE BUILDING:Jared and trustees discussed storage building for the equipment. They estimated approximately 60'x80' building. Estimate for this size approximately $127,000. Maniac indicated the township has to get the county engineer to draw up plans first before we can do anything. Maniac indicated he would get with engineer for drawings and look at our options.
TRAILER:Jared indicated that the trailer is on order with expected delivery in April.
SPECTRUM:Maniac indicated that the internet is fixed but we still need new router and password from spectrum. He has had calls in and will get with the spectrum tech to schedule installation. The Fire Department indicated that we can cancel the other spectrum account as it is no longer needed.
TREES:Fell indicated per ORC that tree removal is the property owner responsibility and we need to pass a township nuisance resolution. Trustees will get with county auditor and attorney to draw up resolution.
ROAD GRANTS:Maniac indicated that since our road grade are not quite where they need to be it is doubtful we qualify for the grant. He indicated we still can qualify for a small government grant/loan. Maniac will follow up and submit the small government grant/loan.
NEW BUSINESS
MARK BORDER:Mark Border turned in his retirement from the township.
SALT:Trustees indicated there is approximately 50 tons of salt on hand. Maniac indicated he would get with Braxis for a salt order. Trustees indicated that the salt contract should be coming up for renewal soon.
SPECIAL MEETING:Trustees agreed to hold Special Meeting on February 11, to adopt township nuisance resolution. Fiscal Officer to get the notice in the newspaper.
OTA CONFERENCE:Maniac indicated that the OTA conference was virtual this year and for $65 we have purchased all the sessions from the OTA conference that we can access online.
MAILBOXES:Maniac indicated we need a list of mailboxes that we need to replace or provide resident with reimbursement due to the snow plowing. Ed indicated he had 2 that has contacted him. Hittle indicated he has heard from 1 so far. The resident needs to provide us with receipts and we will reimburse up to $
CHIP SEAL:Maniac indicated that we need to put on our calendar to look at chip seal in June and we want to bid out limestone this year.
ZACH HOLMES:Maniac indicated that Zach Holmes, former Strauser worker, has discussed a road rejuvenation process that we may want to look at and had some roads in Pickerington that we may want to look at and consider in the near future. It is a road preservation, protection process similar to micro resurfacing but better and less expensive.
OHIO PUBLIC WORKS RESOLUTION:Maniac presented resolution for Ohio Public Works capital improvement program authorizing Maniac as main contact authorized to apply to the OPWC for road funds. Hittle seconded, Fell ayed. Roll call: Maniac ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
WINTERWOOD:Hittle indicated that Mike Haves of Winterwood inquired about needing an address determine for his property.
FIRE / EMS REPORTDECEMBER/JANUARY EMS/FIRE RUN REPORTS:DECEMBERFIRE 5 runs 17.096 A.R.T (average response time)EMS 35 runs 7.84 A.R.T. (average response time)
JANUARYEMS 29 runs 6.61 A.R.T. (average response time)
Maniaci motioned to adjourn. Hittle seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES FEBRUARY 11, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held special meeting on February 11, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building for the purpose of Nuisance resolution.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Mike Maniaci, Matt Hittle • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 0 residents
Maniaci motioned to approve the following resolution.Fell seconded, Hittle ayed.Roll Call Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.RESOLUTION NO. 02-11-2021 ADOPTED: 2/11/2021SUBJECT: Nuisance LegislationThe Board of Trustee of Muskingum Township, Muskingum, County, Ohio, met in special session on the 11th day of February, 2021 with the following members present:Mike ManiaciEd FellMatt Hittle Trustee Maniaci moved for the adoption of the following resolution:BE IT RESOLVED THAT, pursuant to ORC 505.86, and 505.87, authorizes the Board of Trustees to provide for the abatement, control, or removal of vegetation, garbage, refuse and other debris from land in the township, if the Board determines that the owner’s maintenance of such vegetation, garbage, refuse and other debris constitutes a nuisance.Whereas: Ohio Revised Code Section 505.87 provides that, at least seven (7) days prior to providing for the abatement, control, or removal of any vegetation, garbage, refuse, or debris, the Board of Trustees shall notify the owner of the land and any holders of liens of record upon the land; andWhereas: Ohio Revised Code Section 505.87 provides that, if the Board of Trustees determines within twelve consecutive months after a prior nuisance determination that the same owner’s maintenance of vegetation, garbage refuse, or other debris on the same land in the township constitutes a nuisance, at least four days prior to providing for the abatement, control, or removal of the nuisance, the Board must send notice of the subsequent nuisance determination to the landowner and to any lien holders of record by first class mail; and Whereas: In accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 505.87, the Township Trustees have the authority to contract to abate the nuisances and have the costs incurred assessed to the property tax bills; thereforeNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Muskingum Township, Muskingum County, Ohio, as follows:1. This Board adopts the attached nuisance policy and supporting documents as the Policy and procedure for nuisance abatement in Muskingum Township, Muskingum County, Ohio.2. That this resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.3. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board concerning and relating to the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and that all deliberations of this Board and its committees that resulted in those formal actions were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with the law.
Mr. _______Fell___________________ seconded the Resolution, and the roll being called upon the question of its adoption, the vote resulted as follows:Vote Record:Mr. Maniaci ___aye_________Mr. Fell _____aye_______Mr. Hittle ____aye________Adopted this ____11th____day of February, 2021 Board of Trustees: Mike Maniaci _________________________________ Ed Fell _________________________________ Matt Hittle _________________________________
THE STATE OF OHIO s/sMUSKINGUM COUNTY
I, Jason T. Baughman, Fiscal Officer of Muskingum Township, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution Adopting a Township Nuisance Policy is taken and copied from the Record of the Proceedings of said Township, and that the same has been compared by me with the Resolution on said Record and that it is a true and correct copy thereof.
WITNESS my signature this ____11th____day of February, 2021.
____________________________________ JASON T. BAUGHMAN, FISCAL OFFICER MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO
Fell motioned to adjourn. Maniaci seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES MARCH 4, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the March regular meeting on March 4, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Matt Hittle • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 2 residents
MINUTESHittle motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded. Maniac ayed.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.Hittle and Fell reviewed payroll checks for Jared and Donnie. Need to look at comp time rules and call out rules as they relate to normal work week. Need to address clocking in and out issues and daily work hours.
OLD BUSINESS
SALT PURCHASE:Trustees indicated ordered salt from Abraxis for $91 ton.
ROAD GRANT:Maniaci applied for and submitted the road grant application.
SPECTRUM:Trustees indicated that the internet is now working and the security cameras are working now.
SECURITY CAMERAS:Trustees indicated that the security cameras are now active and working.
ROAD MAINTENANCE:Fell indicated that the roads are changing with the weather and thawing and will be looking into what roads we need to do patching and prepare for chip-seal.
TREE TRIMMING:Hittle indicated that the we did a lot of tree trimming this week.
STORAGE/SALT/EQUIPMENT BUILDING:Trustees indicated that we will look into estimates and specs on building construction for equipment storage.
NEW BUSINESS
FRANK CIGLE:Resident Mr. Cigole, Cassies Way, was in attendance and ask the trustees about the following:
STORAGE UNITS JONES ROAD: Mr. Cigole indicated the construction is creating a mess and ask who is responsible for the cleanup. Fell indicated that with no zoning nothing we can do about construction of the units. DRAINIAGE JONES ROAD:Mr. Cigole asked if any plans on chip seal of Jones Road and indicted pot holes on Tunis Road. Hittle indicated Tunis is having some sewer issues. Fell indicated we would look into the roads this spring when the roads have thawed and settled. They are on our list to address this summer.
BOB STEPHENS:Trustees mentioned the passing of former Sheriff Bob Stephens.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GRANT:Trustees indicated that the commissioners approved a $20,000 grant per township and we should be receiving it soon.
MOWING BIDS:Trustees approved to bid out mowing of cemetery and township garage and fire building. Fiscal Officer will put notice in paper and sealed bids will be opened at the April 1st meeting.
TREE LETTER:Trustees indicated that they will table the tree letter to be sent until next meeting.
CULVERTS:Mr. Eric Wasson requested a drive way culvert on his property. He will send a check in for the culvert and trustees will schedule time for Jared and Donnie to install.
ST. MARY'S ROAD:Trustees indicated that there is a missing road sign on St. Mary's and will get the guys to replace.
FIRE / EMS REPORTFEBRUARY:FIRE 11 runs 10.25 A.R.T (average response time)EMS 21 runs 5.85 A.R.T. (average response time)
Fell motioned to adjourn. Hittle seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES APRIL 1, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the April regular meeting on April 1, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Matt Hittle, Mike Maniaci • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 3 residents
MINUTESFell motioned to approve meeting minutes. Hittle seconded.
MOWING BIDS:Mowing bids were opened for mowing of township garage, garage extra lot, and township cemeteries. One bid was received from Lawler's Lawn Company. Lawler's total bid was $560 per month for 7 months ($460 + $100 extra lot), with a one-time $100 charge for cemetery cleanup. Maniaci motioned to accept bid. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Hittle ayed, Fell ayed.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
THEN AND NOW PURCHASE ORDERS:Maniaci motioned to approve then and now purchase order for payment on Case Grader for $29,559.80. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Hittle ayed, Fell ayed.
Maniaci motioned to approve then and now purchase order for payment to Falls Fire Department per contract for $230,000. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Hittle ayed, Fell ayed.
OLD BUSINESS
JARED / DONNIE HOURS:Trustees discussed Jared's hours and time card. Need to address with him his hours worked and attendance. Jared has been off with Covid. Trustees need to write-up Jared and Donnie on their time moving forward. The overtime policy and comp time policy needs updated and enforced.
TRACK HOE:Track hoe discussion tabled until Jared gets back from covid leave.
COUNTY COMMISSIONER GRANT:We received the $20,000 grant funds from the commissioners. Maniaci indicated that he would like to look into using this money on resurface seal project. We also need to make record of where and what we used these funds for.
SAFETY GRANT:We received $500 safety grant from OTARMA.
ROAD GRANT:Maniaci indicated that our road grant did not get approved.
STORAGE BUILDING:Maniaci indicated that Shawn Johnson at the engineers office prepares the drawings on the buildings and he is currently behind. We will shoot for discussing bidding the project out at our next meeting in May. We need to discuss specifics and what we want included in the bid.
MOBILE RADIOS:Maniaci indicated we received quote from Commercial Electronics on our mobile radios. The quote is approximately $6,039.97. Maniaci motioned to approve order of radios. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
CULVERTS:Trustees will get with Jared and Donnie on culvert installs as soon as Jared gets back from covid.
JONES ROAD:Maniaci indicated that received email regarding Jones Road Storage Buildings. The complaint indicated storage building encroaching the road, no drainage, snow removal being neglected on Jones Road. Maniaci indicated that we need to get with Jared and Donnie to give us the plowing routes. Maniaci indicated that since Curtis is no longer employed we may do a different route than he use to do in the past. Fell indicated we did get it swept back. Maniaci indicated all we can do is install a 20' pipe unless he is willing to buy the pipe and we install it for him.
TREE WORK:Maniaci and Hittle indicated we are spending too much on tree trimming.
PATCHING:Maniaci indicated we need to get out and remark the areas we want to patch and get estimates.
CHIP SEAL:Maniaci indicated that we need to look into chip seal. We need to discuss if we want to do all the roads we discussed in January/February meeting and schedule for this year.
NEW BUSINESS
OAKWOOD NORTH:Mr. Carl Schaefer from Northcrest homeowners association was in attendance to discuss speeding and stop signs in the Oakwood North area. He has contacted the sheriff department for more patrolling in the area. He requested more stop signs at the intersections, two or three way stops from the trustees. Maniaci indicated that we can designate stop signs at our discretion. Mr. Schafer indicated that 88 out of 197 are in the homeowners association.
TREE LETTER:Maniaci read tree nuisance letter to be sent to property owner Jake Birkhimer of Finwood Circle. The Nuisance resolution is for dead overhanging trees on our township property causing a hazederous road condition. The original letter sent was certified on 1/26/21. Hittle indicated that he would get the letter out.
STOP SIGN RESOLUTION:Maniaci read resolution #04012021A approving the installation stop signs to create a three way stop at the intersection of Glenwood Dr. and Greenbriar Way in Oakwood North Subdivision . Hittle motioned. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
CHUGG RUN RESOLUTION:Maniaci read resolution #04012021 approving the name change of Chug-Run Road off of McGlade School Road per ORC 5541.04 . The north half of Chug Run to be changed to North Chug-Run Road. This allows for less confusion of our Fire/EMS calls. Maniaci moved motion, Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
COVID MONEY AND REPORTING:Maniaci indicated that there has been no decision yet on townships receiving any additional money for covid relief this year.
ST. MARY'S ROAD:Hittle indicated we received call from Mr. Weever on St. Mary's Road about speeding. He asked about anything we can do such as speed bumps. Hittle indicated we can call the sheriff's department to patrol the area but we are not in favor of adding speed bumps to our roads.
VIRGINIA ROAD:Hittle indicated he received call from Mr. Hendrix on Virginia Road about some water issues.
SALT CONTRACT:Maniaci indicated we need to add 150-250 tons of salt on our next state bid.
SWEEPING:Hittle indicated received complaint from Chad about sweeping of cinders in their yard.
COVID REPORTING:Maniaci indicated that he submitted the covid reporting information on the Ohio Grants website for the Covid Relief money we received.
FRAME ROAD TURN-AROUND:Hittle indicated received a call about us adding some stone to the school bus turn around in the cul-de-sac on Frame Road.
MY DRIVE:Hittle indicted received call about mobile home trailer nuisance on My Drive.
FIRE / EMS REPORTNo Information at time of meeting. Hittle motioned to adjourn. Fell seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES MAY 6, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the April regular meeting on May 6, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Matt Hittle, Mike Maniaci • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 2 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
HOE/LOADER:Tim Sands (South Eastern Equipment) and Justin Flowers (Murphy Tractor) in attendance to discuss Hoe and Loader estimates and options. Comparing Case vs. John Deere. Fell indicated side by side comparison they like the 60 better.The Case equipment estimate:$125,200 with 36 month 2.79 5 year financingJohn Deere Equipment estimate:$80,600 plus $69,900 loader with the hours less $26,000 trade in allowance for current loader for total $124,500, 60 month, 2.75 5 year financing.Both lease with $1 buyoutHittle motioned to approve bid of John Deere equipment from Murphy Tractor for the $124,500, 2.75 5 year financing.Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:Maniaci motioned to enter executive session at 8:04pm for discussion of employee policy and procedures and invite Jared, Donnie and Fiscal Officer. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION BACK INTO REGULAR:Maniaci motioned to exit executive session and back to regular session at 8:50pm. Fell seconded. Roll call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
TRAILER:Maniaci indicated Jared picked up the trailer for the hoe.
STORAGE BUILDING:Maniaci indicated that the county engineer is not ready with the estimate and plans for the storage building.
TREES:Maniaci indicated that after seeing some tree trimming prices of other company's we are getting a pretty good deal with Tree Top trimming.
EMPLOYEES/TIME CARDS:Trustees reviewed employee time cards, start and stop times of Jared and Donnie.
COMMISSIONER GRANT:Maniaci indicated we received the $20K grant from the county commissioners. Maniaci asked trustees about the road rejuvenation option. Hittle indicated Kevin West from Shelly indicated that it's a gimmick and would get more references before we commit to this.
RADIOS:Hittle indicated the hand held radios are ready. Need to get the truck units installed. Take up to 3 weeks before can be installed with the chip shortages.
PATCHING:Maniaci indicated that we need to mark the roads for patching.
TREE LETTER:Maniaci indicated that he hasn't sent the letter yet.
MY DRIVE DUISANCE:Maniaci indicated that we also need to get nuisance letter out for resident on My Drive. Hittle indicated he would mail out both letters.
STOP SIGN OAKWOOD NORTH:Maniaci indicated we need to get 9 3 way stop signs. Need to get 4 blank reflective signs for road closed/road work. Kleen Inc has these signs.
CHUG RUN:Hittle to send resolution to the county for the Chug Run name change from April meeting.Jared asked if we could shorten Chug Run. Maniaci indicated only the county can vacate a road but we have to petition to the county first.
COVID REPORTING:Maniaci indicated that he submitted the covid reporting.
CHIP SEAL STONE:Maniaci indicated we need to get limestone estimate for chip seal. Total miles chip seal to do approximately 15 miles. Roads to chip seal include: Fawn, Stagecoach, Dutch School, back of New Riley, Dresden, Jones, Kenlo, Prior, Cranberry, Squirrel,
JONES ROAD STORAGE:Maniaci will talk with them about the storage building about the culvert and water issue coming down on to Rt. 60 and make him aware that he is responsible for the issues.
NEW BUSINESS
CULVERT SCRAP:Jared indicated discussed with Muskingum Iron Metal about scrapping some metal culverts.
SYCAMORE STREET SIGN:Maniaci indicated that Sycamore Street is not on our street list. We can't just name a road and if it's not on our road list we need to have the county issue it to our road list.
WATER ISSUE OAKWOOD NORTH:Maniaci indicated he would call the guy on Oakwood North with the culvert and water issue. Hittle indicated he had backed it up with rock. Maniaci and Hittle indicated it is our job to keep culvert open and the bottom line is we can't enter his personal property for his water issue and it was a developers problem who made it. Maniaci will discuss with the resident that he needs to make his ditch right the way we had it before and it not to reduce the grade.
GEORGIA ROAD WATER:Maniaci indicated received call about water issue from resident on Georgia. The water issue is not township issue due to not affecting our road.
SOUTHVIEW DRIVE:Hittle indicated Larry Kimble had water issues and ask about his neighbors culvert.
PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS:Maniaci moved motion to approve Permanent Appropriations of $1,268,749.49. 2020 carryover $333,707.55, taxes $694,842.18 and other sources $240,199.76. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
CULVERTS PRICING:Maniaci motioned to charge $107 for 10' culvert cost plus any hay and stone needed. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
FIRE / EMS REPORTAPRIL FIRE/EMS REPORTS:FIRE RUNS 9 RUNS 9.78 MIN AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME EMS RUNS 17 RUNS 5.53 MIN AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME
Hittle motioned to adjourn. Maniac seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES JUNE 3, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the June regular meeting on June 3, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Matt Hittle, Mike Maniaci • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 0 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
STORAGE BUILDING:Maniaci indicated that he looked at the storage building on Jones and said they rerouted the drains and catch basins. Hittle indicated that we should get a map from them with all the lines.
COMMISSIONER'S GRANT:Maniaci asked about use of the commissioner's grant towards chip-seal and paving. Need to look at patching on Conn Road, Hickory Hills, Gorsuch. Paving Conn would be about 1.25 miles. Maniaci to check on bidding requirement to see if still $50K.
RADIOS:Hittle indicated that the mounts and antenna wiring is done and we are just waiting on the radios that are on order.
OAKWOOD NORTH STOP SIGNS:Hittle indicated that they have received a lot of phone calls regarding the stop signs on Oakwood North. Maniaci indicted they are also driving thru the stop signs. Carl Schaefer, president of Oakwood North Association was at meeting in March requesting them on behalf of its members. Hittle indicated that no one else from the association attended our meeting to oppose. Trustees discussed getting a list of the members and confirming 51% were in agreement.
SYCAMORE STREET SIGN:Hittle indicated that the street sign on Sycamore is up.
CHUG RUN:Trustees indicated not sure of status of Chug Run sign yet. Will get with Jared.
MY DRIVE/TUNIS NUISANCE:Nothing new to report on the nuisance on My Drive and Tunnis.
OAKWOOD NORTH WATER:Maniaci indicated that there is nothing new to report or heard from the resident on Oakwood North with the water issue.
EQUIPMENT BUILDING:Maniaci indicated that he is still waiting on Shawn Johnson to get back with us on the plans for the equipment building.
NEW BUSINESS
DONNIE MORAN:Maniaci indicated that Donnie Moran turned in his resignation. Maniaci motioned to accept Donnie Moran's resignation. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
GREENS AT VISTA DRAINIAGE:Maniaci indicated that received call regarding water issue on Greens at Vista. Hittle told them what they need to do and where the culvert needs to be. Fell indicated that the resident needs to reconnect the catch basin and pipe. Maniaci indicated he would discuss with him and the builder involved on what needs done.
CULVERTS:Hittle indicated that the ditches and plugs need cleaned out on Gorsuch Road.Fell asked if we needed to do anything on the ditches on Prior where the gentlemen was killed.
CASSIES WAY:Mrs. Cohagen indicated that there was a culvert on Cassies Way that was collapsing.
PATCHING:Hittle indicated that Oakwood North needs some patch work due the heavy volume of traffic. Trash service is a problem as everyone has different service and there are so many different trash trucks driving the roads every day. Trustees talked about ideas of seeing if there could be some consolidation advantages of contracting and negotiating pricing for one trash service vs. everyone with a different service. Could help alleviate the traffic on our neighborhood roads and better safety.
STONEHENGE GUARD RAIL:Fell indicated that resident on Stonehenge inquired about the guard rail on lot 41 and 42. He asked if it could be removed so he could build a driveway entry. Fell indicated he needs to talk with Jason Thomas on this.
BRENT KIMBLE:Fell indicated that Brent Kimble was building additional apartments on Baabs Road.
ATV ON ROADS:Fell indicated that there was a lot of ATV activity on our roads and would speak with the sheriff if there was anything they or we could do.
GORSUCH ROAD:Hittle indicated resident asking about cutting back hills along Gorsuch Road. He indicated we would have to get permission from the land owners before anything could be done.
BURKHART ON FAWN:Maniaci indicated that we are waiting on the engineer to determine if and what can be done regarding the slippage on Fawn Road.
NEW EMPLOYEE:Maniaci indicated that due to Donnie Moran's resignation we need to advertise and take applications for a new township worker to replace Donnie. The application should be on the website. Pay rate approximately $18-$23 depending on insurance.
FIRE / EMS REPORTMAY FIRE/EMS REPORTS:FIRE RUNS 5 RUNS 6.86 MIN AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME EMS RUNS 28 RUNS 8.41 MIN AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME
Maniaci motioned to adjourn. Hittle seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES JULY 1, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the July regular meeting on July 1, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Mike Maniaci • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 3 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW HOLLAND:Maniaci indicated that the new Holland mower is fixed.
RADIOS:Maniaci indicated still waiting on radios.
GORSUCH PATCHING:Maniaci will get with Shelly on the patching of Gorsuch Road.
CHUGG RUN NORTH SIGN:Fell indicated we still need to send letter to county on the Chugg Run North sign. Fiscal officer will send letter to Fell to get to the county.
MY DRIVE NUISANCE:Maniaci indicated he would get with Matt about sending letter out for My Drive nuisance.
STORAGE BUILDING:Maniaci indicated still waiting on engineer with storage building drawing.
STORAGE ON JONES:Jared indicated that we need to do some ditching. Still waiting on them get back with us. Fell will get with Hittle on this.
NEW BUSINESS
EMPLOYEE HIRING:Maniaci indicated that after looking at the resumes Maniaci motioned to hire Casey Foster as our employee. Fell seconded. Roll call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.Maniaci and Fell also asked Shad Delancey that if he was available we would contact him if we need some additional help from time to time. Casey will start July 19th. Foster asked about available of bi-weekly pay vs. monthly. Maniaci motioned to set Jared and Casey up with bi-weekly pay schedule. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.Trustees agreed to pay rate of $19 per hour.Maniaci indicated Jared is Casey's leader but the trustees are the boss.
PAVING NOTICE:Fiscal Officer to get paving notice in newspaper for special meeting to open bids on 7/21 at 7pm.
INSURANCE:Fiscal Officer Baughman indicated that health insurance renewal is 8/1 and gave new policy rates in affect for 8/1 unless they wish to make any changes it will automatic renew. We will need to get with Trish at Rankin & Rankin to add Casey Foster to the policy. Fiscal Officer will get Casey added to the dental and vision policy.
AEP:Maniaci indicated that AEP was installing new line at the end of Prior and Cranberry.
NORTH VISTA PAVING:Maniaci indicated that he received estimate for patching on North Vista Drive from Neff Paving for approximately $4,900. Fell motioned to accept Neff estimate, Maniaci ayed. Roll call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
WATER ON CHARDON:Maniaci indicated that call from resident about water on Chardon. Maniaci asked Jared take a look at it and indicated need some ditching and culvert.
CULVERTS:Trustees discussed with Jared and Casey some ditching and culvert work needed on Georgia, Terrace Shores, Gorsuch and Chardon.
TERRACE SHORES:Jared indicated that he spoke with resident on Terrace Shores and he would discuss with trustees. There is a tree needs removed so we can add some culverts. Jared will get estimate from tree guy to remove tree.
CULVERT:Jared to replace culvert on Gorsuch before we patch Gorsuch Road.
TRAILER TITLE:Still waiting on title for the trailer so we can get license plate and tags. Fiscal Officer Baughman will follow-up.
BILL CHIP-SEAL:Maniaci indicated we need to send bill for limestone to the contractor Chris Wilkens that tore up Jones Road.
FIRE / EMS REPORTFIRE/EMS REPORTS: Not available at time of meeting. Fell motioned to adjourn. Maniaci seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES AUGUST 5, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the August regular meeting on August 5, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Mike Maniaci, Matt Hittle • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 2 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Hittle seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
Then & Now Purchase Order: Maniaci motioned to approve then and now purchase order for Falls Fire Dept payment per contract $150,000. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
OLD BUSINESS
STORAGE BUILDING:Maniaci indicated still waiting on Shawn Johnson at engineers office to get drawings.
JONES RD ISSUES:Maniaci indicated need to bill Wilkins for 90 gallons of emulsion, 1 load/20 ton of stone plus $116 delivery.
CONN ROAD REVISED: Maniaci made motion to accept revised bid from Shelly for $192,110.45 for the paving of Conn Road and adding of the patch repairs for 1/2 mile on Gorsuch to Fawn road to the corner where Brocklehurst lives. The estimate from the county was $25K more.
CHARDON:Maniaci indicated he would call the lady on Chardon and explain to her when and what we are doing for the ditch and culverts on Chardon.
OAKWOOD NORTH:Hittle indicated Chris Zemba was doing some work near Wilcox property in Oakwood North and he will fix the road when he is done and put back to the way it was before.
TERRACE SHORES:Jared indicated that he put the culvert and catch basins in Terrace Shores. He indicated at first the resident complained but after they were thrilled.
TREE LETTTER/MY DRIVE:Hittle indicated he had all the pictures and will put letters together for the trees and My Drive nuisance.
CULVERTS:Maniaci indicated that part of the Cares Act we can use for these culverts we need to repair and install.Jared indicated that Falls has a form to fill out for culvert install. Maniaci indicated we have on our website.
TRACK HOE TRAILER:We received title for trailer. Fiscal Officer to get plates and tags. Jared indicated that he will check on the warranty on the trailer as he indicated the frame was bent. RADIOS:Maniaci indicated radios have been installed.
CHUG RUN:Fell to send letter to county commissioner to get approve.
JONES ROAD CULVERT:Jared indicated he spoke with resident that was putting in a new driveway and he told him to take care of his driveway first then we would be up to take care of the culvert and ditch.
GREENS AT VISTA:Trustees will get together on time to go look at culvert and ditching issue on Greens at Vista.
NEW BUSINESS
CASEY'S START:Trustees and Casey indicated everything going fine so far with Casey the first two weeks on the job.
CARES ACT:Maniaci presented forms for Fiscal Officer to sign for the Cares Act application.
MY DRIVE:Fell indicated there was some ditch mowing needed done on My Drive.
VANDERBARK: Fell indicated Paul Dunfey from Licking Township called about a few spots on our portion of Vanderbark that needed filled before they started paving.
FAWN NUISSANCE:Hittle indicated resident on Fawn that we put culvert in for indicated there was trailer that was a nuisance and if we could do anything. Hittle will call the health department regarding it.
EMPLOYEE PAID TIME OFF POLICY:Trustees discussed vacation, sick and comp time policy with Jared and Casey. Trustees indicated Jared should have started with 2 weeks. Maniaci motioned to give Jared and Casey 2 weeks' vacation credited at the start of their employment and supersedes any accrual the first year. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed. Fell also motioned to give Jared back his 10 days of Covid time off. Maniaci seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed. Trustees also agreed that we need to look at the policy to change the wording for time off accruals to anniversary date instead of calendar year accrual.
FIRE / EMS REPORTFIRE/EMS REPORTS: JUNE FIRE 6 RUNS 6.17 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)JUNE EMS 36 RUNS 7.48 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)JULY FIRE 7 RUNS 6.15 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)JULY EMS 32 RUNS 6.45 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)
Maniaci motioned to adjourn. Hittle seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the September regular meeting on September 2, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Ed Fell, Mike Maniaci, Matt Hittle • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 6 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Hittle seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
STORAGE BUILDING:Maniaci indicated he ask him about progress on our storage building drawings. He indicated that apparently we do not need to bring Dave Derwacker in to do the drawings for us nor do we even need to have their approval. The building department only needs an approved plan an doesn't have to be from the engineers office like we thought. Maniaci indicated to Mark Eicher that we have been waiting for 2 years on them.
JACKS FAIRWAY:Maniaci indicted still waiting on Kevin West to address culvert and catch basin issue on Greens at Vista entrance. Maniaci indicated he will follow up to see about this. Residents in Greens at Vista also ask about fixing some pot holes in neighborhood and there was some missing street signs on Sands and Arnies Drive. Maniaci indicated we can get some new stop signs. Hittle indicated that need to look at taking burn out and scraping sides in that subdivision.
ROAD GRANT:Maniaci indicated still looking into road loan for paving projects.
TREE LETTERS:Maniaci indicated the letters have not gone out yet.
CULVERTS:Maniaci indicated Jared and Casey been out doing culverts. Going to clean out and patch Vern Dor with concrete and take out center. Patching pot holes on Conn. Maniaci indicated back of Frame Road needs patched. Fell indicated Idle Circle needs patching in some places.
CHUGG RUN:Maniaci indicated no new update on Chugg Run.
CARES ACT:Maniaci indicated still waiting on cares act. Maniaci indicated that he received email from the county guy in charge of the cares act and he indicated we can use for storm drainage on roads. Trustees will get recommendations and submit out for bid. Muskingum Township received $237,889.66.
TREE GUY:Maniaci indicated we are still waiting on tree guy to get back with us. Casey will try to call this week.
VACATE ROAD:Maniaci reiterated that we cannot vacate a road and the county has to do it.
TRAILER:Maniaci and Jared indicated that they are going to repair the trailer and it may still be under warranty.
NEW BUSINESS
BRIAN & KIM SUMMERS VIRGINIA ROAD:Brian and Kim Summers was in attendance to discuss the flooding they have incurred on Virginia Road multiple times when it rains. Their home has been flooded multiple times. Brian indicated the property next to them (George Helbling) was in need of mowing again. Maniaci indicated that they mowed awhile ago. Brian provided pictures of the water issues they deal with every time it rains. Brian indicated he spoke with Randi Campbell and he indicated that there is an obstruction on the Creamery Road Bridge but they can't do anything with this. Hittle indicated we have tried but the county has the authority to clean out the creek beds. Been waiting 6 weeks for Muskingum Soil and Water but they said they couldn't do anything. Brian indicated the water was overt the road and the creek this past week. Hittle indicated that they just changed the culvert on the creamery bridge. Fell indicated we could talk with Helbling again but we have been round and round with him for years. Hittle indicated that the county engineers and ODNR needs to look at these creeks and clean them up as it is causing drainage issues at the township level. They ask about zoning and the trustees indicated that all they need is a petition to place on ballot but this was tried years ago but never came to anything as residents didn't want it. Maniaci indicated to Brian and Kim that they would do everything that we could do to address the situation. They would contact Helbling and engineers to see what could be done. Fell indicated that the ODNR would also be a good place to start.
MR. WASSON:Mr. Wasson indicated to the trustees that with the 4 inches of rain his neighbor on Prior Road trash was all over the place and ask trustees what could be done about it. Trustees indicated they can only address nuisance on roads and ditches and not personal property. Maniaci indicated they can call the department of health for assistance.
FIRE DEPT EQUIPMENT:Trustees will review list of equipment that Falls indicated they no longer need anymore. Jared indicated that we can sell the suburban and we don't need it.
SALT SPREADER ON WESTERN:Maniaci motioned to approve installing salt spreader on the Western Star. Hittle seconded. Roll call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
LISA KIM:Fell indicated he got with Jared and located catch basins and cross culvert repairs on Lisa Kim.
DOC BRAUNING:Maniaci indicated he told Doc Brauning that we can't do his driveway.
LIFT STATIONS OVERFLOW:Maniaci ask if there was any information about the lift stations overflow and why we would be responsible for. Hittle will look into this.
OHIO DEFERRED COMP RESOLUTION:Maniaci made resolution to accept Ohio deferred compensation deferrals for township employees if employee elected and to be administered by Fiscal Officer. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed, Hittle ayed.
FLIP DOWN SIGNS:Jared and Casey ask about flip down signs. Maniaci indicated not sure if we really need to invest in flip down signs. If we need more signs we can just get more signs.
FIRE / EMS REPORTFIRE/EMS REPORTS: AUGUST FIRE 10 RUNS 5.77 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)AUGUST EMS 33 RUNS 7.00 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)
Maniaci motioned to adjourn. Fell seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________
BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES OCTOBER 7, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the October regular meeting on October 7, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Mike Maniaci, Matt Hittle • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 2 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Hittle seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
BRIAN & KIM SUMMERS VIRGINIA ROAD:Brian and Kim Summers were in attendance to discuss the flooding they have incurred on Virginia Road multiple times when it rains. Brian indicated the creek is the main problem overflowing. He ask the trustees to look at a culvert on Virginia that looks like another issue. He asked trustees about mowing the fields on Carolina. Trustees indicated they would look at getting Helblings mowed again. Maniaci indicated that the county is going to survey and look at storm drainage in our area that has been causing problems. Hittle will get with Ed on what the county is doing with the drainage issue on Virginia and Vista.
NEW BUSINESS
EMPLOYEE ISSUES:Trustees agreed per township handbook to authorize 3 days bereavement leave for Casey.Trustees expressed concern with Jared and Casey on the Oakwood North issue with Chris Zemba's work and will table and discuss next meeting when Ed is back.
OAKWOOD NORTH:Hittle indicated there was a mix up on what Chris Zemba was to use to repair the Oakwood North project. Jared had issues with what Zemba used. Jared ended up re-digging and repairing the ditch on Oakwood North. There was confusion on whether to use dura fill or not on the project. Hittle indicated Zemba owes us for what extra we spent. Trustees to discuss with Jared and Casey.
JACKS FAIRWAY:Maniaci indicated Jane Barcley asked about sending out letter for debris cleanup. Maniaci indicated we can get an estimate from Chris Zemba on this.
NORTHREST/BRENTWOOD ISSUE:Maniaci indicated that the main issue on Northcrest/Brentwood Park is the water laying on our roads. Kendrick gave us estimates on fixing the drainage issue on Northcrest/Brentwood Park. His estimate was approximately $70K and included changing pipes and adding catch basins along that area which is more than we wanted. Champion provided estimate of approximately $6500 just to clean out the ditches.
TAX BUDGET RESOLUTION:Maniaci moved adoption of amounts and rates from county auditor. Amount inside 10mil limitation $339,450.34, amounts outside 10mil limitation of $344,460.73. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Hittle ayed.
FIRE / EMS REPORTFIRE/EMS REPORTS: SEPTEMBER FIRE 4 RUNS 7.07 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)SEPEMBER EMS 19 RUNS 6.88 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)
Maniaci motioned to adjourn. Hittle seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES NOVEMBER 4, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the October regular meeting on November 4, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Mike Maniaci, Matt Hittle, Ed Fell • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 5 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
ST. MARY'S ROAD:Todd Graham of St. Mary's Road ask trustees of any plans on St. Mary's ditching and debris cleanup. Maniaci indicated that we will get out there to do some cleanup as soon as possible.
JACKS FAIRWAY:Pat Friebe of Jacks Fairway ask about status of pipe repair on corner of Jack's Fairway. Maniaci indicated he spoke with Kevin about cutting the driveway and install new catch basin since Kevin West and the homeowner removed. Kevin will take care of the concrete. We will get some estimates, may want to contract out, and may be able to use some of the American rescue funds if we choose to. Pat Friebe also ask about fixing some potholes. Maniaci indicated that we will get the catch basin and pot holes repaired as soon as possible.
HAMPTON COURT:Michael and Kelsey Mobley of Hampton Court ask trustees about guard rail on Stonehenge and time frame. The purchase of the lots are hinging on what we agree to. Maniaci apologized for miscommunication. Jason Thomas said we were removing 3 sections of guardrail. Hittle stated that he did not say we would remove 3 sections of the guardrail. Maniaci read and amended September minutes, Jason Thomas requested to take down 3-6 sections of guardrail at entrance road to Stonehenge. Hittle met with Jason and possible new owner of property and contacted Tri-Valley school bussing the trustees would agree to taking down 1 section of guardrail but prefer none were deserved. Hittle seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci aye, Hittle aye, Fell aye. Maniaci stated that any and all decisions we make are at the meeting and not outside of the meeting.
OBSOLETE FIRE EQUIPMENT:Captain Hodges presented report of obsolete items no longer needed by Falls Fire Department. Falls has used grant money to replace these no longer needed items. Maniaci motioned to approve list, other than item 14 former records of Muskingum VFD records and retention policy, Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci aye, Fell aye, Hittle aye.
OAKWOOD NORTH:Project #1 - Maniaci indicated we received estimates form Chris Zemba Champion and Kendrick for Oakwood North work. Kendrick estimate for pipe, catch basins for $11K plus the concrete work we do, $17-18K with rip rap. Kendrick estimate looking at approximately $36K total vs. $24K total for the same work from Champion. Maniaci motioned to accept estimate from Chris Zemba of Champion . Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci aye, Fell aye, Maniaci aye.Project #2 Oakwood North - Pipe and ditch backing up and overflowing on the road. Estimate $35,210 to put in 48" pipe and hedge walls. Maniaci indicated his understanding is Matt doesn't think the pipe is the issue. Hittle indicated the creek is not taking enough water. Hittle indicated not exactly sure what needs done at the moment. Maniaci indicated that we would hold off until we have more information about what exactly is the problem and what we can do about it.
VISTA VIEW:Fell indicated that currently no status but the Stan at County Engineers office indicated they would look at Vista, Virginia, Baabs first of the year to look at what can and can't be done with storm drainage.
LISA KIM:Maniaci ask if there was any news on Lisa Kim. Fell indicated the ditch is done. Fell will get with Every on Lisa Kim on what to do with the pipe since there was a disagreement with couple residents over there about what was being done.
HARPER/GORSUCH:Maniaci indicated received call from lady on Harper/Gorsuch. She claims ever since we ditched we messed up her drain and now basement is flooded. Zemba came an cleaned out her septic. Water is seeping out on other side of leach lines. We cleaned out her ditches but we didn't touch her lines. Cleaning out the ditches would help the lines if anything. She told Matt Zemba said it wow township problem. Chris Zemba told Mike that he guaranteed he any one working for him would never say that it was our problem. Maniaci indicated he was meeting with Zemba to look at her lines and Maniaci indicated that it is not a township issue and is septic system issue.
BEECH RUN/ROCK CUT:Maniaci indicated receive call about mowing needed done and there is a large hole on Beech Run/Rock Cut. Maniaci indicated he would talk with Jared about grading it until we can get there to patch. Maniaci indicated that Jared and Casey need to quit wasting patching on areas we plan to have patched.
NEW BUSINESS
SALT BID:Hittle indicated we have 200 tons of salt on reserve.
DIESEL FUEL:Hittle indicated there is a diesel fuel shortage.
CARLOS FUREY:Maniaci indicated that Carlos issue on Wilshire has been taken care of.
VROOM ROAD:Maniaci indicated he spoke with Adam Forshee about motor paving. Licking Township portion on Vroom Road cost approximately $120K. Maniaci indicated we are not motor paving however if we get ODOT money we may look at. Hittle indicated we should consider Saddlebrook if we do.
FIRE / EMS REPORTFIRE/EMS REPORTS: OCTOBER FIRE 4 RUNS 8.16 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)OCTOBER EMS 29 RUNS 6.88 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)
Maniaci motioned to adjourn. Hittle seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES DECEMBER 2, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the December regular meeting on December 2, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Mike Maniaci, Ed Fell • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 2 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
BRIAN & KIM SUMMERS:Brian thanked the trustees for mowing the Helbling property and ask about any update on the storm water project mentioned by the Commissioners. Maniaci indicated he spoke with Molly Crooks and she didn't have any details and would look at in 2022. Maniaci indicated there was confusion on American Rescue Money and the commissioners weren't pledging all of the money to the storm water project.Fell indicated that the engineers are to look at the project cost which could include storm drainage, ditches, cleaning out creeks, etc. Maniaci indicated that they don’t know exactly what to do yet from what they said on television. Fell indicated nothing heard back from ODNR yet. Maniaci indicated that they haven’t forgot about it and we have an interest o clearing up the water issues in their area because it affects our roads.
VROOM & SADDLEBROOK:Maniaci indicated that there is separate applications in for road grants for Vroom and Saddlebrook.
STONEHENGE:Maniaci and Fell indicated that they have no information on if the lot on Stonehenge was purchased.
FIRE EQUIPMENT:Fell indicated he looked at equipment and there wasn't anything there that we could use or need to keep.
OAKWOOD NORTH / ZEMBA:Maniaci indicated that Zemba has ordered the stuff for the Oakwood North project. Maniaci indicated Hittle was to contact Ed Reed about American Rescue Money.
LISA KIM:Fell indicated that Jared pulled the pipe on Lisa Kim. Fell will talk with the resident about the ditch and culvert option.
GORSUCH:Maniaci indicated nothing to report on the lady on Gorsuch with septic issue.
VANDERBARK:Fell indicated that the hole on Vanderbark is getting bigger and need to look at doing something.
NEW BUSINESS
END OF YEAR MEETING:Trustees agreed to hold end of year meeting Tuesday December 28th at 7pm.
RE-ORG & REGULAR MEETING:Trustees agreed to hold 2022 Re-Org and Regular meeting on Thursday January 6th at 7pm.
FIRE / EMS REPORTFIRE/EMS REPORTS: NOVEMBER FIRE 8 RUNS 10.63 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)NOVEMBER EMS 24 RUNS 6.89 A.R.T(AVG. RESPONSE TIME)
Fell motioned to adjourn. Maniaci seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES DECEMBER 28, 2021
PURPOSE OF MEETING• The Muskingum Township Trustee held the December End of Year regular meeting on December 28, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Building.
ATTENDANCE• Trustees: Mike Maniaci, Ed Fell, via Zoom Matt Hittle • Fiscal Officer: Jason Baughman.• Residents: 0 residents
MINUTESManiaci motioned to approve meeting minutes. Fell seconded.
WARRANTS / CHECKSChecks were approved and signed for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
GREENBRIER DRIVE:Maniaci received estimate from Chris Zemba, Champion Service, for the Greenbrier Drive project for $6,980. Maniaci motioned to approve. Fell seconded. Roll Call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
GREENS AT VISTA:Fell indicated not in favor of taking care of problem that Kevin West created. Maniaci indicated that the community association didn't say anything to us until after it was done. Hittle indicated he wasn't going to go alone anymore when discussing these type of projects due to the miscommunication with this issue.Maniaci received estimate from Chris Zemba, Champion Service, for the Greens at Vista entrance project for $5,880. Maniaci motioned to approve. Fell seconded. Roll call: Maniaci ayed, Fell ayed.
AMERICAN RESCUE MONEY:Fell indicated that he will try to get on commissioner agenda to discuss the American rescue money and storm water project for our area and talk with the county engineer to get a project estimate.
STORAGE BUILDING:Maniaci indicated he received email from Shawn Johnson at the engineers office working on our storage building drawing.
ROAD GRANT MONEY:Maniaci indicated that ODOT won't get to the road grant for Saddlebrook and Vroom until the end of January or February.
NEW BUSINESS
MORE GRANT:Maniaci indicated he filed for the $500 More Grant.
TREES:Maniaci indicated that we need to get over to Vroom and St. Mary's to do some clean up from the tree trimming.
HEALTH INSURANCE:Fiscal Officer will look at getting the monthly health insurance premiums on auto pay. Fiscal Officer and trustees discussed shopping health insurance the coming year.
OATH OF OFFICE:Maniaci indicated he has been sworn in by Judge Vinsel. Ohio Revised Code 3.24 permits a township fiscal officer to administer the oath of office to individuals elected as trustee in the same township as fiscal officer. Fiscal officer not required to be a notary.Fiscal Officer Baughman swore in Trustee Ed Fell to Trustee of Muskingum Township this 28th day of December 2021.
RE-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING:Trustees will hold 2022 re-organizational meeting Thursday, January 6th at 7pm and January regular meeting to follow.
FIRE / EMS REPORTFIRE/EMS REPORTS: No reports at time of meeting. Fell motioned to adjourn. Maniaci seconded. _________________________________ Jason T. Baughman, CPA, Fiscal Officer______________________________________________________________________________________