March 2004

Newton Township Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, March 11, 2004 at 7:00pm at the Newton Township Fire Department.

Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by president, Jim Geyer.

Minutes were approved as presented.

Those in attendance were:  Craig Knox, Don Yarger, Tim Lutz, Jeff Swingle of the Fire Department, Pat Kelly representing Kelly Architectural Services, James C. Geyer, Derek J. Dozer and Charles R. Elson, township trustees and Bernadine E. Swingle, township clerk.

Pat Kelly - New Fire Station

First order of business went to Kelly; change orders were presented and approved by all trustees for the current fire department building under construction.  Painting of steel beams and reinforcement of entry door.  Entrance to St. Rt. 22 currently waiting state approval.  Clerk reported on insurance wind damage repairs from August 2003 storm.

Don Yarger - Newton Fire Department  

Personnel training issues discussed and approved.  Sign at new station discussed and estimate approved.

7:40pm  Geyer moved meeting into executive session to discuss some pending personnel matters.  7:55pm  No action is required at this time from executive discussions.

Dozer reported on Tipton Rd. and problems moving equipment up and down the road by new land owner.  Dozer and Fisher to meet with owner to come to agreement on remedying the situation at hand.  Tabled until further information obtained.

Geyer reported inventory has been completed on stop signs in place.  He is currently developing a work sheet to be able to keep this current as well as a vehicle check sheet.

Nolan Road / driveway has been upgraded as needed since it has been determined this is township property.

Old business  

Appropriations for the current year were reviewed; it has been asked that trustees and clerk salaries be taken from appropriate funds.  Discussion and funding discussed for possible dump truck in 2006.  Permanent appropriations for 2004 were approved and presented with the above mentioned changes.

Vacant building in White Cottage discussed.

The new and revised personnel policy / job description guidelines have been completed and were presented by Geyer for approval.  All trustees approved.

Dozer working with BWC on insurance reduction plan.  Plan must be implemented by 9-30-2004.

All trustees agreed to newsletter in late Spring.

New business

Mower for cemeteries was discussed as approved for purchase.

Clerk presented resolution and notes to secure leasing on new fire station were signed.

Geyer noted that chip and seal program for current year needs to be determined at the next meeting.

Next meeting will be held Friday, April 16, 2004 at the fire department at 7:00pm.

All bills were accepted as valid expenditures and were to be paid as presented.

Meeting adjourned at 10:20pm.

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