MARY ANN TOWNSHIP MEETING TONIGHT March 12, 2012 7:00PM

At the Community Center 7:00pm

Don't Forget to VOTE! Tuesday, March 6, 2011 at the Mary Ann Twp Community Center

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Advocate staff report

NEWARK -- On a national level, this Tuesday is known as Super Tuesday. Ohio will play a vital role in determining the Republican nominee for president.
Locally, Licking County voters will decide a few key countywide races and issues:

Licking County commissioners

Licking County Republicans could decide the fate of one county commissioner seat Tuesday when incumbent Brad Feightner faces off with Seth Ellington and Duane Flowers. No Democrat candidates have filed for the race, but independent candidates have until 4 p.m. today to file for the November election.
Feightner leans on his previous experience in city and county government, including the past four years as commissioner. He said his top priorities are to manage county growth and continue providing county services.
Flowers, president of a construction company, is the longtime mayor of Hanover. His top priority is to reduce government while balancing the budget and not increasing taxes.
Ellington, a general manager at Big "O" Refuse, is running for his first public office. His top priority is job growth and increasing revenue, and he cites his private-sector experience as giving him a unique perspective among the commissioners.

Licking Park District

A quarter of a mill would give the Licking Park District fiscal stability for the next five years.
The district is asking county voters to approve the new five-year levy. It would raise $900,000 per year and cost the owner of a $100,000 home $7.65 per year.
Budget cuts in recent years have whittled the parks to one full-time employee, one part-time employee and a lot of volunteers. There is no money for repairs or programming.
If the levy is approved, the park district would start a maintenance reserve fund for emergencies and large projects; take over maintenance responsibilities for all county bike paths by 2017; repave several miles of path each year; and help repave the path at Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve.
The district's five-year plan is available at its website, lickingparkdistrict.com.

Board of Developmental Disabilities

The Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities depends on its 1-mill levy for nearly 40 percent of its budget.
The levy, first passed in 1987, raises about $3.7 million for the organization. It costs the owner of a $100,000 home about $30.63 per year.
Since 2002, the board has seen state revenue decrease by $2.3 million per year, and has been forced to rely more on local revenue. In the same time frame, the board has cut 100 positions, downsized from five to three buildings and combined transportation services with the Licking County Transit Board.

Open-space levy

Granville Township is asking voters to renew a 1-mill, five-year open-space levy to control residential growth, thereby preserving the character of the rural areas that surround the village of Granville.
The levy would generate $308,500 annually for the purchase of land outright or development rights from the owners of properties in instances when that land is thought to be susceptible to development. Buying development rights, which normally applies to agricultural parcels, ensures the land will remain undeveloped in perpetuity.
Since it began in the late 1990s, the program has protected about 1,000 acres of land thought to have a high potential for dense development, farm or agricultural land, and parkland -- scenic or environmentally sensitive property with some recreational value.
The bulk of the $1 million raised annually for the program comes from a 2.5-mill levy, which was renewed in 2010. The cost of the 1-mill levy would remain at $30.32 annually per $100,000 of property valuation.

Regular Monthly Township Meeting! 7PM 2/13/12

Tonight is the regularly scheduled Township Meeting!  7PM at the Community Building.

MARY ANN TWP BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 12 FEBRUARY 2012 7:00 PM

MARY ANN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING 12 FEBRUARY 2012 7:00 PM

Pledge of Allegiance was given by all those present.

 Chairman of Trustees, Rodney Lothes, called meeting to order.

Trustees: Tom Bodle, and Leslie Wolfe “here” Fiscal Officer, Beth Bodle “here“.

Minutes of January Organizational Meeting minutes was read motion made by Tom Bodle moved to approve minutes 2^nd by Leslie Wolfe Vote: all Trustees “Aye”.

January 9^th Meeting minutes was read by, Fiscal Officer.  Motion to approve minutes by Leslie Wolfe, 2^nd by Tom Bodle Vote:  all Trustees “Aye”

Financial Report – Each Trustee received a copy of Payment Register with total of $29,015.94, Receipt Register with total of $30,109.83.  The Fund Status reflects a balance of $279,878.50, current bills considered.

Tom Bodle made Resolution to move money to respective funds, 2^nd by Leslie Wolfe Vote: all Trustees “Aye”.

Erin Tschanen of Park National Bank is here for us to complete the Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $55,000 dump truck Bond.  Beth read resolution motion to accept by Rodney Lothes 2^nd by Tom Bodle Vote:  all Trustees “Aye”.

Fire Dept Report: 

Randy Miner was here for Fire Dept.Assistant (Kelly Smith working a city dept)

Air Packs will be worked on February 16th .

As mentioned before wanting to replace grass truck – new to 3 years old – ¾ Ton Diesel, color white, for approximately $45,000 – paying cash, also checking on State Bid. Les putting old siren lights on new truck?  Randy – No new ones like to have new truck by June.

I have paperwork for Beth to sign for grant.

Visitors:  Duane Bebout – Did we get Issue #1?  Rodney - No didn’t get it. 

Beth added that only three (3) townships this year were awarded grant money, normally it is six (6) townships.  Les advised you’ve got something coming at your – Ethane gas line 16’ gas line.  They will bore under roads.  There will be traffic & heavy equipment.  30 ‘ off first pipeline put in 1959,  right by Mitchell’s house.   There will be a meeting @ Licking Valley High School regarding the pipeline issue.  Pipeline won’t care about roads 383 miles.  This comes from Washington PA going to Texas.  Tom said regarding Issue #1 – We will try again and put your road on with Houdeshell Road project.  Rodney – Rejection of Issue #1 this time is a blessing in disguise will put more grindings down. 

Old Business:

Status on new truck – they say it will be ready by the end of the week!?

Tom & Beth Bodle and Rodney Lothes and Les Wolfe attended the Winter Conference on February 8^th, 9^th & 10^th.

Are we going to advertise for bids for lawn mowing or leave as is with Deertail – Scott Sensabaugh?  Les Wolfe would like to see it bid – put in bid to protect monuments.  Tom Bodle made motion to advertise for bids and Rodney Lothes, 2^nd , both trustees “Aye”

 Our game plan for new reflective signs being required by the Federal Government is as follows:

  1^st Start with inventory of signs

  2^nd Check for signs that need replaced

Person inspecting signs must be over sixty years of age and must be done at night – Guess that is Tom!  Les is to check with county if we need to have training. 

Have Kerry and Dalton do an inventory on a rainy day.

New Business:   

Sign Public Fund Agreement with Park National Bank making them our designated depository for our active and interim for period of February 7, 2012 to February 6, 2017.  Motion to accept agreement by Rodney Lothes, 2^nd by Tom Bodle Vote: all Trustees “Aye”.

We have received proposal for installing new roofing from The Romine Company $39,312.00 with a 15 year warranty.  Need to get other proposals and try for grant to pay or help pay for expense.  Romine has done some work on the roof to hold until can be properly fixed.  Believe roof approximately 96 X 70.

Cemetery deed for Jennifer Beck for her mother Earlyn Schimpf signed.

Put an advertisement in paper for lawn mowing bids for Barnes & Rocky Fork Cemeteries, complex and fire/garage area.

Reviewed and signed 2011 Mileage Certification.

Fiscal Officer read correspondence.

Rodney Lothes made motion to order fiscal officer to pay bills as listed on Payment Register as legal obligations of Mary Ann Township.  Tom Bodle 2^nd motion, Vote: both Trustees, “Aye”.

Tom Bodle made motion to adjourn, Rodney Lothes 2^nd motion Vote: both Trustees “Aye”

_____________________________                      ____________________________

Chairman of Trustees, Charles T. Bodle                Fiscal Officer, Beth A. Bodle

___________________________                          ______________________________

Trustee, Gary Nethers                                             Trustee, Rodney Lothes

Hydraulic fracturing meeting planned

From Advocate staff reports

HANOVER -- A community meeting about hydraulic fracturing is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 16 in the Licking Valley High School auditorium.
Anyone interested in hydraulic fracturing and the possibility of joining the Hanover village lease group for a Utica Shale project is encouraged to attend, Hanover Mayor Duane Flowers said.
"We are trying to gather everyone together in a lease package as a village and surrounding areas," he said. "That way, we can put in protections for wells, our infrastructure, storm water runoff, etc.
"It makes it more property owner-friendly. It's coming, one way or another. We can't stop it. There is too much money involved."

My apologies for the interuption in posting . . .

I know it has been a while and I am sorry - the holidays etc. really got the better of me!  Since the last post we have had our regular meeting January 9, 2012 and an Organizational Meeting January 12, 2012 and the induction of a new Trustee, Les Wolfe!  I will be posting meeting minutes from all those meetings in date order.  The next meeting will be held February 13, 2012 @ 7:00pm.

MARY ANN TWP - B.O.T. / REGULAR MEETING 9 JANUARY 2011 8:00 PM

MARY ANN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING 9 JANUARY 2011 8:00 PM

  

Pledge of Allegiance was given by all those present.

 

Chairman of Trustees, Rodney Lothes, called meeting to order.

Trustees: Tom Bodle, “here”, and Leslie Wolfe “here” Fiscal Officer, Beth Bodle “here“.

Minutes of December 12^th, meeting was read by Fiscal Officer Beth Bodle motion to approve minutes by Rodney Lothes, 2^nd by Tom Bodle, Vote:  all three Trustees “Aye”.

Financial Report:  Each Trustee received copy of Fund Status, Payment Register with total of $43,909.54; Receipt Register with $34,295.38. Fund Status reflects a balance of $274,496.85 currents bills considered.

Starting this year with the following:   Gas Fund down $27,258.31 – Road & Bridge down $16,758.26 – Cemetery down $6,494.83 – Fire up $67,018.55 – EMS down $15,918.30.  Reason is being operating supplies for road and labor working on roads.

EMS down due to paying payroll from this fund vs Fire fund.

Fire Dept Report: Chief Kelly Smith – Down total runs by 24 calls for 2011.

Wanting to purchase a Grass Truck – thinking new ¾ Ton – New State Bid. 

Contract with Eden will decrease income by approximately $15,000 by only billing non-residents. Did save money on 691, we didn’t have as much expense as we thought.

We would like to build bunk rooms, build work station into an office area.  Summit Station can build cabinets for $7,000. This includes work stations. 

Hope to make another double payment on fire truck this year.  When the fire truck is paid off will replace squad 699 with a newer one.  Beth advised PNB will not lend us any more money until the fire truck is paid off.

Will schedule air packs for services this month.

Visitors:    Dan Coffman – I’m just making the rounds and introducing myself as a candidate running for Licking County Commissioner – running against Tim Bubb.  I was the service director for Newark then village administrator for Buckeye Lake, resigned to run for commissioner.  Any questions can contact me 740-641-9388.   Rodney Lothes have you been going to the commissioners meetings?  Will be attending every meeting. 

Rodney told him of the problems we are having with the landfill.  Dan indicated he is familiar with situation when he was service director for Newark.  When doing that job they had twenty rail cars every day.  He will check for us.

Don Glover – He brought Fire & EMS contract that they signed, for us to sign. Contract good from 1-1-12 to 12-31-12

Laura Oakleaf – Good, nothing

Casey Oakleaf – Good, nothing

Dalton Lee – Nothing

Old Business:   Fiscal Officer reminded  of Winter Conference is February 8^h – 11^th –

Beth & Tom Bodle to stay Wednesday & Thursday, Rodney Lothes to stay Thursday and Friday, Leslie Wolfe to attend one day of the conference.

Update on new truck – chassis sent to be outfitted hopefully done by end of January.

Need to know so we can get loan lined up.  Erin said we’d need some time to have all paperwork prepared.

New Business

Signed Cemetery Deed for Gary & Sharlene Nethers .

Opened bid for the 1983 GMC Truck - $1051.50 from Gary Nethers – Tom Bodle moved to accept bid and Leslie Wolfe 2^nd , all Trustees “Aye”.

Discussed returning trash container to Gary Nethers from Barnes Cemetery and purchase one for Rocky Fork as old wooden container ruined.  Gary said no and he’d donate another one for Rocky Fork.  Thank you Gary!

Fiscal Officer read correspondence.

Tom Bodle made motion to order fiscal officer to pay bills as listed on Payment Register as legal obligations of Mary Ann Township.  Rodney Lothes 2^nd motion, Vote: all three Trustees, “Aye”.

Motion to adjourn made by Rodney Lothes, 2^nd Leslie Wolfe, all three Trustees “Aye”.

_____________________________                      ____________________________

Chairman of Trustees, Rodney L. Lothes               Fiscal Officer, Beth A. Bodle

___________________________                           ______________________________

Trustee, Charles T. Bodle                                        Trustee, Leslie I. Wolfe