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The
regular meeting of the Franklin Township Board of Trustees was called to
order by Chairman Tim Guyton at 6:30 P.M. March 18, 2010 at The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Chairman Guyton gave the welcome and said the
Fiscal Officer is not at the meeting due to her husband being in the
hospital. ROLL
CALL: Tim Guyton, yes, Don Cook, yes, Paul Johnson, yes. MINUTES Chairman Guyton moved to dispense with the reading of the regular meeting minutes for March 4, 2010, and the Special Meeting Minutes for March 4, 2010, and March 17, 2010. Trustee Johnson seconded the motion. Vote taken: Guyton, yes, Cook, yes, Johnson, yes. Chairman Guyton moved to
approve the regular meeting minutes for March 4, 2010 as typed and to approve
the Special Meeting Minutes for March 4, 2010 and March 17, 2010 as typed. Trustee
Johnson seconded the motion. Vote
taken: Guyton, yes, Cook, yes, Johnson, yes. The Special Meeting Minutes for
March 10, 2010 is tabled until the April 1, 2010 meeting. NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #10-030 BILLS & PAYROLL
Trustee Cook moved for the adoption of the following Resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Franklin Township of Franklin County, Ohio, that the Board approves payroll in the amount of $142,888.01 and bills in the amount of $106,184.83 totaling $249,072.84 from check #21500 to check #21632.
Trustee Johnson seconded the Resolution. The roll was called for its adoption and the vote was as follows: Guyton, yes, Cook, yes, Johnson, yes.
Trustee Cook read the Purchase Orders.
Fire Department: 10-064 Apex Fire Service – Fire coat repair $194.00, 10-065 NFPA – Fire code membership renewal for two years $270.00, 10-066 Nightingale-Alan Medical Equipment – 25 MM IO drill needles $503.11, 10-067 D&M Distributors – Lens cover for E-192 $16.66, 10-068 Kussmaul Electronics – Charger repair for E-192 $81.07, 10-070 Doctors West Pharmacy – Drugs $33.26, 10-071 Buckeye Medical Waste – Medical waste disposal $84.00, 10-072 Staples – Ink and batteries $462.73, 10-073 Staples – Shipping SCBA repair $13.18, 10-074 Earls Truck Service – Tighten cab bolts E-193 $40.56, 10-075 Finley Fire – Fan and alternator belts $447.87. Road Department: 10-48-R Home Depot – Bolts, nuts organizer box for sign installation $60.24, 10-49-R Columbus Coal & Lime – Pallet of concrete bricks and pallet of quickrete mix for catch basin repairs on Industrial Mile and Greenleaf Road $459.80, 10-50-R Sutherlands – Filters for the outdoor HVAC Units $20.94, 10-52-R Ferguson – Storm water pipe for repairs on Greenleaf Road $379.20, 10-53-R Hire Right – Annual fees for random drug test $250.00, 10-54-R Frank Road Recycling – Dumping of old clay tile for Greenleaf project $52.85, 10-57-R Sutherlands – 75’ Garden hose and hangar for maintenance shop and new blade for circular saw $45.46, 10-58-R Lowes – Cordless combo pack, bit set, box of nails $377.72, 10-59-R Sutherlands - Saw blades, plywood for catch basin on Industrial Mile, and glue $55.55, 10-60-R Columbus Limestone – Gravel for drainage job on Richter Road $42.23, 10-61-R Frank Road Recycling – Dumping of debris from Richter Road drainage job $52.85.
RESOLUTION #10-034 MOTOROLA FOR RADIO & RADIO COMPONENTS
Chairman Guyton moved for the adoption of the following Resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Franklin Township of Franklin County, Ohio, that the Board contracts with Motorola for radio and radio components for the new fire engine. The cost is not to exceed $3,128.80.
Trustee Johnson seconded the Resolution. The roll was called for its adoption and the vote was as follows: Guyton, yes, Cook, yes, Johnson, yes.
RESOLUTION #10-035 EARLS TRUCK SERVICE
Chairman Guyton moved for the adoption of the following Resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Franklin Township of Franklin County, Ohio, that the Board approves Earls Truck Service for alternator, bracket fabrication, and service for E192. The cost is not to exceed $4,657.29.
Trustee Cook seconded the Resolution. The roll was called for its adoption and the vote was as follows: Guyton, yes, Cook, yes, Johnson, yes.
Vice-Chairman Cook questioned rebuilding the old alternator, but Chief Howard stated that the old alternator could not be rebuilt and therefore we had to buy a new one.
Chief Howard also said the old thermal cameras were limited on what they could do. The new cameras had to be bought for better temperature reading and in helping to get in and out of the fires faster. Vice-Chairman Cook said the new cameras are more intense and everything in a room can be seen. The old cameras will be used in the medics for backups.
RESOLUTION #10-036 FINLEY FIRE FOR CAMERAS
Chairman Guyton moved for the adoption of the following Resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Franklin Township of Franklin County, Ohio, that the Board approves Finley Fire for Two (2) Bullard Thermal Cameras, Three (3) vehicle charging mounts, and Two (2) camera carrying straps. The cost was $18,910.00, but with the DHLS grant in the amount of $17,100.00 the cost is not to exceed $1,890.00.
Trustee Johnson seconded the Resolution. The roll was called for its adoption and the vote was as follows: Guyton, yes, Cook, yes, Johnson, yes.
RESOLUTION #10-037 SIGTRONICS CORPORATION
Chairman Guyton moved for the adoption of the following Resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Franklin Township of Franklin County, Ohio, that the Board approves Sigtronics Corporation for an intercom system with radio interface, jacks, PTT switches, and Four (4) headsets for E-193. The cost is not to exceed $2,500.00.
Trustee Cook seconded the Resolution. The roll was called for its adoption and the vote was as follows: Guyton, yes, Cook, yes, Johnson, yes.
RESOLUTION #10-038 STAR JET MOTOR SPORTS
Chairman Guyton moved for the adoption of the following Resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Franklin Township of Franklin County, Ohio, that the Board approves Star Jet Motor Sports for E-192 accident repair. The cost is not to exceed $2,055.00.
Trustee Cook seconded the Resolution. The roll was called for its adoption and the vote was as follows: Guyton, yes, Cook, yes, Johnson, yes.
Chairman Guyton asked when would the new truck be delivered. Chief Howard said the week of June 14, 2010 is the tentative date.
FIRE DEPARTMENT / CHIEF HOWARD
Chief
Howard discussed the paint scheme of black with gold trim for the
Chief Howard said the old fire truck has been with the Fire Department since 1986 and has been to some major fires. The water tank is now split and rusted out. Chief was thinking about taking bids on it, but will probably only be able to sell it for parts. He said we might get $10,000.00 for it. There was a discussion with the Board about bids. Chief said he would like to give the people who have already contacted him an opportunity first to buy the truck and then, if he would put the truck out for a bid, he would have an idea of what money he could ask on a sealed bid. Chairman Guyton said to put the truck on govdeals.com and not to sell the truck prior to advertising the sale of the truck.
Chief Howard asked the Board about disposing of hose. He said he was thinking of putting it in the bid package. He will keep the Board updated on this.
Chairman Guyton read a letter from Firefighter Vincent Converse requesting FMLA time.
February 5, 2010 Dear Chief Howard, As you know my wife
and I are expecting our second child this year on the date of March 6,
2010. I intend to use 48 hours of
FMLA time following the birth. If the
birth occurs sooner than expected or if there are any complications with the
birth, I will be in contact. Vince Converse Chairman Guyton made a motion to authorize Firefighter Vincent Converse 48 hours of Family Sick Leave for the birth of his second child, a daughter. Trustee Johnson seconded the motion. Vote taken: Guyton, yes, Cook, yes, Johnson, yes.
Chief Howard said the Board of Elections contacted him about completing a survey for the Sullivant Avenue Fire Station for a precinct and the station is compliant.
Chief
Howard said he received a notice from the Community Housing Network regarding
community housing to be built on
Vice-Chairman
Cook asked the other Board members about joining Life Lock for identity
protection. Lisa Morris claimed
someone tried to open a business credit card with her name and the
POLICE DEPARTMENT /
Chairman
Guyton made a motion that the Board approves the liquor license transfer to
the GoGo Buffet Inc. at Vice-Chairman Cook seconded the motion. Vote taken: Guyton, yes, Cook, yes, Johnson, yes.
Chairman Guyton told the audience that Mike Castle has been the Chief of Franklin Township for over 25 years. He said the Board is working with the Ohio Association of Chief’s of Police to find a new Chief for the Township. Applications are being accepted and there will be interviews from May 17, 2010 through May 19, 2010, if anyone knows of anyone who might be interested.
ROAD DEPARTMENT / JIM STEVENS
Jim
Stevens said we are coming into the time of year when the Road Department
will be working on the roadways. Jim
was supposed to have a road inspection today but the
Jim said the crack seal program saved the Township about $14,000.00 last year by the Road Department doing the work.
RESOLUTION #10-039 DJL FOR THE ROAD CRACK SEALING PROGRAM FOR 2010
Chairman Guyton moved for the adoption of the following Resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees
of Franklin Township of Franklin County, Ohio, that the Board approves
purchasing material from DJL for the Road Crack Seal Program for 2010 for
Trustee Johnson seconded the Resolution. The roll was called for its adoption and the vote was as follows: Guyton, yes, Cook, yes, Johnson, yes.
Jim said
there is a meeting on March 30, 2010 for the
Jim said there’s a meeting on March 30, 2010 for Vegetation Management and this will give us credit towards an applicators license. Jim would like to send Tom Chesshir to the meeting.
Jim said the Road Department needs feedback from the Board to attend the Work Zone Safety Program that will cost $120 per person. The crew needs this information when they are out working on the roadways. Vice-Chairman Cook said two of the crew could attend the program this year and two can attend next year.
Jim has
redrawn an Excavation Permit for anyone who is doing work in
RESOLUTION #10-032 TOWNSHIP EXCAVATION PERMIT
Chairman Guyton moved for the adoption of the following Resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Franklin Township of Franklin County, Ohio, that the Board accepts the Township Excavation Permit for the Township.
Trustee Johnson seconded the Resolution. The roll was called for its adoption and the vote was as follows: Guyton, yes, Cook, yes, Johnson, yes.
Jim said the State has asked for a reading by ESP, Inc. on our Amperage Draw for the Township Facility to sign off on the new generator. Jim is hoping something will be done with the generator in the next couple of weeks.
Jim said he has not had the time to work on the figures for the office area in the garage. He will try to work on that for the next meeting.
Chairman Guyton said in the past that the Fiscal Officer maintained the Excavation Permits. It was decided that the Fiscal Officer would take care of the financial end and a permit will not be issued until Jim reviews the Excavation Permit paperwork.
Vice-Chairman Cook suggested a change in the wording in the Newsletter for House-Bill 50. He thought the wording was harsh for the word “right” and it should be changed to “option”.
Ralph Horn
of
Wesley
Toops of
Chairman Guyton said the Newsletter is being finalized and he is hoping the residents will have it by April 1, 2010. He reminded everyone to check the website for meeting minutes, agendas, and public meetings. He said there would be two meetings on Township-wide trash collection and this is stated in the Newsletter. The first meeting is April 24, 2010 at 9:30 A.M. at 2193 Frank Road and the second meeting is April 24, 2010 at 12:00 Noon at 4100 Sullivant Avenue. He told the audience to fill in the survey in the upcoming Newsletter to give their opinion about trash collection and said the hauler would need the information if the residence is roadside or alley pick up.
RESOLUTION #10-031 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2010
Chairman Guyton moved for the adoption of the following Resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Trustees of Franklin Township of Franklin County, Ohio, that the Board
accepts the Permanent Appropriations for 2010 as follows:
Trustee Cook seconded the Resolution. The roll was called for its adoption and the vote was as follows: Guyton, yes, Cook, yes, Johnson, yes.
Chairman
Guyton reminded that a portion of your license taxes goes to
Chairman
Guyton said the 113 acres of the Delphi Site would be annexed to the City of
Chairman Guyton said he was disappointed with the communication of Whims Ditch and the Board finding out the day the article was in the Columbus Dispatch. At a dinner, Don Brown who is with the Franklin County Engineers Office, apologized for not communicating with the Board. Chairman Guyton said the County has applied for a grant for three million dollars. The residents of the twenty-one houses can take a buy-out if they choose.
Ralph
Horn and the Board had a discussion about Whims Ditch. Ralph is concerned about losing
Chairman Guyton said he attended the SWAC Meeting and Clarence Mingo, II with the State Auditors Office was there. Chairman Guyton reminded the audience of the Homestead Property Tax Act, which could mean relief on your property taxes for anyone 65 years and older. If there are questions, you can call 462-HOME.
Chairman Guyton mentioned that
within the next two weeks everyone should receive a request from the
Chairman Guyton said a salesman from Pitney Bowes emailed the Board about a new postage machine. March
18, 2010 Please find attached a contract from Pitney
Bowes. They have suggested we trade
in our current postage meter because they no longer make that particular
model. Pitney Bowes says we are
eligible for an upgrade for free. The
new unit will save us about $7.08 a month for the lease. I believe we should continue with another
contract for the savings in the monthly lease fees alone. I think we should upgrade to a new model especially for the
accuracy of weighing the mail since on the newer models the scale is built
in. Currently, we put the mail on a scale and look up prices given to
us by the post office. Also, there should be less time with ink changes
because the ink installed should last longer. The increase in speed with a new model should save time in
mailing the bills on Friday. I still feel we will need to send the Newsletter to a printer because
of the cost of ink alone and the time spent on tabs and folding. I am sure Minuteman has the equipment to
do all of that. Please sign the attached lease, if you agree, and I will return it to
Pitney Bowes. Thank you for your
consideration. Sandy Hodge, Secretary of RESOLUTION #10-040 PITNEY BOWES
Chairman Guyton moved for the adoption of the following Resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Franklin Township of Franklin County, Ohio, that the Board approves to contract with Pitney Bowes for a new postage meter for the office for $25.00 a month for 60 months.
Trustee Cook seconded the Resolution. The roll was called for its adoption and the vote was as follows: Guyton, yes, Cook, yes, Johnson, yes.
The Board had a discussion about replacing our current copier. It was decided that a spreadsheet would need to be completed for a cost analysis.
The Board tabled the signing of the Mobilite lease until the April 1, 2010 meeting. Chairman Guyton would like the Prosecutor to look at the Clearwire proposal before the Board makes a decision.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Bobbie Kean
of
Kurt
Windfeldt of Mr. Windfeldt also asked about Whims Ditch and if
Bobbie
Kean asked about the Casino and if it would effect the other side of
Chairman Guyton moved with no further business to discuss to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Johnson seconded the motion. Vote taken: Guyton, yes, Cook, yes, Johnson, yes. Meeting adjourned at 9:03 P.M.
_________________________ Timothy Guyton, Chairman
_________________________ Don Cook, Vice-Chairman
_________________________ Paul Johnson, Trustee
_________________________ Lisa Morris, Fiscal Officer |