BOARD OF RICHLAND TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
March 27, 2013
Present: Ryan Young, Randy Beyer, and Brad Markwood
Absentee: None
Guests: Ken Rookard Fire Chief and Jim Starner Road Department.
Meeting was started out with roll call. All were present.
Minutes of the last meeting were read as approved.
COMMUNICATIONS: Trustees reviewed the bank reconciliation for January and February 2013. Mr. Young made a motion to approve bank reconciliations and Mr. Markwood seconded the motion. Motion passed with three yes votes.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
*6:15 PM Fiscal Officer called roll call for executive session. All present for session.
Mr. Rookard explained some of the problems with the fuel card. It is still under investigation.
*6:30 PM. Fiscal officer called roll call for regular session. All present for the session.
Mr. Rookard reported on Engine #581 letting the Trustees know that it was repaired and running. He explained that Tanker #581 will be checked and repaired next. After that it will be Engine #582.
Mr. Rookard asked for a blanket certificate for firehouse software, PC’s and monitor and laptop totaling to $5,000. Mr. Markwood made a motion and Mr. Young seconded the motion. Motion passed with three yes votes.
#19-2013 Software, PC’s and Monitor and Laptop $5,000.00
He also explained that we need to have some construction done on the building for security purposes. He would like to put in a door and lock coming into the community room from the outer wall. He was estimating a cost of $10,000. This would put the building in code so no one would be able to enter the equipment area from the community room.
Mr. Markwood made a motion to approve a blanket certificate for the construction of the building. Mr. Young seconded the motion. Motion passed with three yes votes.
#20-2013 Construction of Fire House $10,000.00
ZONING REPORT: The zoning department had no permits for the month of March, 2013.
Trustees had some discussion on abandon houses in the Township.
OLD BUSINESS: Trustees discussed setting up some Bi-Laws for the cemeteries that we are in charge of. Mr. Markwood will get with the prosecuting attorney and decide what needs to be done.
NEW BUSINESS: Fiscal Officer asked the Trustees if they would approve a Super Blanket Certificate for operating fuel and the road department. Mr. Young made a motion to approve certificate. Mr. Markwood seconded the motion. Motion passed with three yes votes.
#18-2013 Operating Fuel $10,000.00
ROAD DEPARTMENT: Mr. Starner reported that the Kuhn mower had been repaired. Also the wheels for truck #8 has been purchased.
He asked the Trustees if they had decided on a cell phone policy. He was not going to buy one for himself.
TREASURER’S REPORT RECEIVED: All bills were read and discussed, with a motion by Mr. Markwood, seconded by Mr. Young to approve payment of bills in the amount of $11,883.61 and payroll/charges in the amount of $12,166.15.
I, Nancy R Myers, fiscal Officer certify that funds have been lawfully appropriated to meet the above expenditures.
A motion was made by Mr. Young to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Markwood seconded the motion which was approved with 3 yes votes.
Respectfully Submitted Trustees:
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Nancy R Myers, Fiscal Officer Brad Markwood
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Randy Beyer
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Ryan Young