February 20, 2007

 

Chairman Seliskar called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the following members present: Trustees Adams, Seliskar, Fiscal Officer Saunders and Zoning Inspector Erik Mirossay. Trustee Kothera was unable to attend.

 

The proper papers were notified.

 

The minutes of the February 6, 2007 meeting were reviewed and the following action taken.

 

RESOLUTION # 2007-008

Approval of Minutes

 

                              A motion was made by Trustee Adams and seconded by

Trustee Seliskar to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2007

meeting as presented.

 

Roll Call:		Yes	No
	Kothera	Absent
	Seliskar	X
	Adams	X
	Motion Carried

 

FINANCIAL REPORT:

 

Fiscal Officer Saunders presented bills, vouchers, purchase orders and warrants for board approval. 

 

RESOLUTION # 2007- 009

Approval of bills for payment

 

                              A motion was made by Trustee Adams and seconded by

Trustee Seliskar to approve for payment bills submitted.

Voucher # 560 through Voucher # 572 as presented.

 

Roll Call:		Yes	No
	Kothera	Absent
	Seliskar	X
	Adams	X
	Motion carried

                             

ZONING REPORT:

Zoning Inspector Erik Mirossay reported on the activities of the Zoning Office for the past two weeks.  Many calls were received one concerning lot splits for the former Johnson Farm on Huntley Road.  Nextel needed to make a minor change on their tower on Chardon-Windsor Road.  Mr. Lechene and Mr. Love both inquired into possible situations for their properties. 

 

Geauga Soil & Water offering BMP standards for Construction Sites Workshop March 14 & 15.

 

Chester Township is sponsoring an informal workshop on Feb. 28 for zoning personnel.

 

Geauga Soil & Water sent a synopsis of the “Ohio Drainage Law” for the township to share with our constituents.

 

MAINTENANCE REPORT:

 

Roads:

Maintenance crews have been completing standard maintenance for this time of year.  Roads have been plowed and graveled as needed.  Building maintenance continues as well as vehicle maintenance. 

 

Several complaints have been received of broken mailboxes and posts.  Residents were informed that the weight of the heavy snow off the snowplow edge is responsible for the damage.  Huntsburg Township will not replace mailboxes or poles unless it is the direct result of a plow or truck hitting the box.  Drivers always know when they have destroyed a box and pole with the vehicle and will replace it.

 

Hunt Road north of State Route 322 will need a 100-foot apron this summer.  A longer apron off  322 will help to eliminate salt damage to Hunt Road.

 

RESOLUTION # 2007-010

33% Weight reduction on

Township Roads

                                                          

               A motion was made by Trustee Seliskar and seconded by

Trustee Adams to adopt the 33% road weight limit reduction

as set by the County Commissioners.  All roads will be posted and a

list forwarded to the County Engineer’s office. Effective February 20, 2007.

 

Roll Call:		Yes	No
	Kothera	Absent
	Seliskar	X
	Adams	X
	Motion carried.

 

GYM:   

The HuntsburgGrange will hold a Chile Cook-off and Chinese Auction March 17 11:00 – 3:00.

 

TOWN HALL: 

The Huntsburg Grange will hold an Open House celebrating Grange Month April 21.

 

RESOLUTION # 2007-011

April is Grange Month

                                                          

               A motion was made by Trustee Adams and seconded by

Trustee Seliskar to approve the following proclamation:

 

Roll Call:		Yes	No
	Kothera	Absent
	Seliskar	X
	Adams	X
	Motion Carried.

 

 

 

PROCLAMATION

APRIL 2007 AS GRANGE MONTH

 

Whereas:  For 140 years, the Grange has sought to advance the interest of farmers, rural Americans and our nation’s families, regardless of where they might live, through the simple but powerful idea that by working together we can accomplish much for our communities; and

 

Whereas:  Voluntary association with the Grange not only provides the benefits of economic and political cooperation for its members, but it also elevates their character by providing social, cultural and educational programs, along with opportunities for personal growth; and

 

Whereas:  The Grange increases the influence of each of its members by giving them the opportunity to serve their community through projects and programs that make a difference in the lives of children, youth and our neighbors in need of assistance; and

 

Whereas:  Huntsburg Grange #2541 in Huntsburg, Ohio has served this community.

 

Now, therefore be it resolved that April 2007 be proclaimed as GRANGE MONTH in recognition of the contributions made to Huntsburg by the Huntsburg Grange over their many years of faithful service, and we hereby urge and encourage our friends and neighbors to join us in this well-deserved recognition.

 

Proclaimed this 20th day of February 2007.

 

PARK:

The Grange has requested the following dates for use of the Bandstand summer 2007:

                              June 9 & 23         July 7 & 21          August 4 & 18

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

2010 Census materials were received for review.

 

CORRESPONDENCE:

 

OPERS February 2 Employer Notice

 

January 2007 Developmental Disabilities Quarterly Newsletter

 

Hunger Task Force asking us to sponsor a food drive.

 

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm.