January 12, 2021 Minutes
Bethel Township Trustees
3333 Lake Road
5:00 p.m.
Welcome and pledge: Led by Don Minton
Prayer: Led by Nancy Brown
In Attendance: Don Minton, Dave Phares, Nancy Brown, Stacey McKenzie, Jacob King and Rhonda Ledford
Announcements: Two trucks down in the road department. The 2010 may be looking at a new engine.
Citizen comments relating to agenda items:
21-01-12-01 Trustee Dave Phares moves to accept the agenda. Second by Trustee Nancy Brown. R/C: All ayes.
21-01-12-02 Trustee Nancy Brown moves to pay the bills, check numbers 64522 through 64554 and ACH deductions 1-2021 through 29-2021 in the total amount of $52,227.34. Second by Trustee Dave Phares. R/C: All ayes.
21-01-12-03 Trustee Don Minton moves to dispense with reading and accept the minutes from the closeout meeting of December 29, 2020 and the reorganization meeting on January 4, 2021. Second by Trustee Dave Phares R/C: All ayes.
OLD BUSINESS
Administrative
Locks were purchased on January 6, 2021, for the dumpsters at Raynor Park and the Styer Lion’s Den. They have been installed. I have asked the road crew to take trash from cans back to township building dumpsters until we resume our dumpster service. Key was given to Don Minton and the other one will be at the township office.
Are we ready to open back up the Lion’s Den in Donnelsville and Styer? Individuals are calling to rent along with Natalie Jackson for the sports season. We will be contacting the CCCHD to see their recommendation. Their recommendation was to follow the guidelines set by Gov. Dewine. Ten (10) people in building at one time. Masks must be worn, one entrance and one exit.
The telephone outside the front door still is not working. Craig from Veracom will be her Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Telephone system is obsolete, but we will try to patch until further notice. May try a wireless doorbell so that we can tell when people are at door.
Road
The road crew, except Justin, is still wanting to rid themselves of the cell phones made available to them. Here are their concerns:
- They have investigated the repeater and has found that it still works and is in operation until 2024. They have tested the radios provided by the fire department and found they still reach all the boarders of the township. The fire department still has radios that the road crew can use.
- 2. They have spoke with the Clark County Sheriffs office and found that it is illegal for them to use the cell phones due to their CDL license while driving.
- Saving money for cell phones that are not in use. The AT&T account alone is being charged $130.66 a month for phones that are not used. ($1567.92 yearly)
- They can radio each other when done with a job and ask the other road crew members where they need help at. They consider this much more effective.
Dave Phares stated he will discuss with the road crew.
Fire
Police
NEW BUSINESS
Administrative
21-01-12-04 Trustee Dave Phares moves to approve Rhonda Ledford and any elected officer and fire chief to participate in OTA online classes on Feb. 1-5th. The cost is $100.00 each if not a member and $65.00 if a member. Second by Trustee Nancy Brown. R/C: All ayes.
Fire
Chief Jacob King announced that the following PPC employees will now be hired as part time while remaining as PPC employees: Malachi Cromlish, Abby Pearson Saunders and Ryan Hartman.
Chief Jacob King requested to go into executive session at 6.50 PM. As a result of the discussion in executive session, no actions were taken. Adjourn at 7:09 PM
Calls for 2020: 2252 total. 1444 EMS, 579 good intent, 146 auto accidents, 61 other fire and 19 house fires.
YTD: 78 runs.
Road
Road milage 58.198 per mile to certify roads to state.
Police
21-01-12-05 Trustee Nancy Brown to approves dispatch contract for $48,452.00 for a period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Payments will be made on February 1, 2021 in the amount of $24,226.00 and August 1, 2021 in the amount of $24,226.00. Second by Don Minton. R/C: All ayes
Work Session:
21-01-12-06 Trustee Nancy Brown moves to set the work/special session for 5:00 PM on January 19, 2021 at
Second by Trustee __ R/C
Citizen comments open forum.
Joy McDaniel attended the meeting. She discussed the Scenic Mad River and requested that Bethel Township Trustees not sign their petition.
21-01-12-07 Trustee Dave Phares moves to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 PM Second by Trustee Nancy Brown. R/C: All ayes.
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Donald K. Minton, Chairperson
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David A. Phares, Vice Chair
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Nancy K. Brown, Member
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Stacey L. McKenzie, Fiscal Officer