Minutes: March 14th, 2017

Catawba Island Township Board of Township Trustees

Meeting Minutes

March 14, 2017

The regular business meeting of the Catawba Island Board of Township Trustees was called to order by Chairman Matt Montowski Tuesday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room.

In attendance were Gary Mortus, Matt Montowski, William Rofkar, Karen Shaw, Dan Barlow, John Gangway, Kevin Wylie, Richard Smetzer, and Jack DeVore.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.

William Rofkar made a motion to approve the February 28, 2017 Board of Township Trustees regular meeting minutes as presented. Gary Mortus seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.

Gary Mortus made a motion to approve and pay the bills, including the last payroll, in the amount of $71,539.80. William Rofkar seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.

Correspondence

A letter from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding Erie Shoreline Properties LLC.

Gary Mortus made a motion to waive a public hearing regarding the application from Erie Shoreline Properties LLC. William Rofkar seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.

A letter from the Ottawa County Engineer’s Office regarding the intent to make an official request to the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners in April of 2017 to proceed with a levy as per Ohio Revised Code Section 4504.16 which would allow for a $5.00 permissive tax to be levied upon vehicles registered within a county; the proceeds of which would be shared by the county and townships.

A letter from the Ottawa County Clerk of the Court of Common Please regarding an affidavit to allow the Board of Trustees of a Township to dispose of a junk motor vehicle from a private property per ORC 505.173.

A letter from the Ohio Department of Transportation announcing a public involvement meeting to provide the constituents of Ohio an opportunity to review and comment on the draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

A letter from the Ottawa Regional Planning Commission regarding the Fiscal Year 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG).

Fiscal

Fiscal Officer Karen Shaw presented the February 2017 financial reports and bank reconciliation. There were no questions or concerns.
Police

Police Chief John Gangway said he would like to hire Robert Schraidt as a full-time probationary patrolman at $18 per hour to fill the position vacated by Mike Woods.

Matt Montowski recused himself due to a conflict of interest.

William Rofkar made a motion to hire Robert Schraidt as a probationary police officer at $18 per hour with benefits effective March 15, 2017. Gary Mortus seconded the motion. Vote on the motion: Gary Mortus, aye; William Rofkar, aye. Motion carried.

John Gangway said he would like to send Devin Pollock to a two day Taser Instructor training class in July for $435 plus travel expenses.

William Rofkar made a motion to participate in a Lexipol Law Enforcement Subscription Subsidy Program through Ohio Plan Risk Management, Inc. with reimbursements of 50% for the first year of the Lexipol subscription, 30% the second year, and 20% the third year. Gary Mortus seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.

Maintenance

Maintenance Supervisor Dan Barlow presented quotes from Ohler & Holzhauer, $5,553.39 and CK Plumbing LLC $3,685 for the water heater, sink, and floor drain project at the fire station.

Gary Mortus made a motion to contract with CK Plumbing LLC for the installation of a water heater, sink, and floor drain at the fire station as proposed for $3,685. William Rofkar seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.

Fire

Fire Chief Kevin Wylie said he would like to order an Overhaul Little Giant ladder, specifically for fire duty, from Findlay Fire Equipment for $925.

Trustees agreed the fire department can purchase the Little Giant ladder for $925.

Zoning

Matt Montowski said there were six permits, two variances, and two map amendments issued in February with a total of $2,445.24 collected in fees.

New Business

Matt Montowski said Trustees met with the County Engineer for the annual road review and considerations are being made to resurface Sloan, Twin Beach, Hickory Ridge, and Basin in 2018.

William Rofkar made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Gary Mortus seconded the motion. All voted aye. The meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.


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Matt Montowski, Chairman Karen Shaw, Fiscal Officer