January 19, 2009

Opening Prayer offered by: Supervisor McCormick

Pledge of Allegiance led by: Supervisor McCormick

Call Meeting to Order by: Supervisor McCormick

Roll Call: Arnold (p) Feger (p) Hart (a) Hiller (p) LaHood (p) McCormick (p) Risinger (p)

Swearing in of Assessor to new term: January 2010 to January 2014.

Guest: John Replogle

1. Public Comments: None

Correspondence:

1. Thank you from Bread of Life Community Church.

1. Request for assistance from Bread of Life Community Church.

1. William Beebe’s request for another term on the Groveland Township Water Board.

1. William Seidel’s request for another term on the Groveland Township Water Board.

1. Charles Glover’s request for assistance in Cherokee Hills.

1. Letter from Supervisor McCormick and Road Commissioner Risinger regarding the Township’s economic situation.

Approve the minutes of the meeting held on December 21, 2009 Regular meeting.

Motion by: John Arnold     Second by: Tony Feger Voice Vote Roll Call…   2   yes

Motion Carried Unanimously

Treasurer’s Report:

Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report by: Tony Feger

Seconded by: John Arnold

Discussion: None

 Roll Call:

Arnold (y)

Feger (y)

Hart (a)

McCormick (y)

Motion Carried

Old Business:

        1.     Appoint Crystal Shaw to fill the Trustee’s position until the election in 2013.

               Motion to appoint Crystal Shaw by: John Arnold

               Seconded by: Tony Feger

Discussion: None

 Roll Call:

Arnold (y)

Feger (y)

Hart (a)

McCormick (y)

Motion Carried

Swearing in of Trustee Crystal Shaw.

New Business:

1. Approve re-appointment of William Beebe to Groveland Township Water District Board of Trustees.

John Arnold moved to approve the re-appointment of William Beebe to the Groveland                                                          Township Water District Board of Trustees, seconded by: Tony Feger 

Discussion: Trustee Feger requests the town clerk to send a letter to the Groveland Water District Board inviting William Beebe and William Seidel to the monthly township meeting.

Roll Call:

Arnold (y)

Feger (y)

Hart (a)

Shaw (y)

McCormick (y)

Motion Carried

1. Approve re-appointment of William Seidel to Groveland Township Water District Board of Trustees.

Tony Feger moved to approve the re-appointment of William Seidel to the Groveland Township Water District Board of Trustees, seconded by: John Arnold  

Discussion: None

Roll Call:

Arnold (y)

Feger (y)

Hart (a)

Shaw (y)

McCormick (y)

Motion Carried

1. Review and approve recommendations for the mechanical bids.

Tony Feger moved to approve the recommendations for the mechanical bids, seconded by: John Arnold  

Discussion: Trustee Arnold asked if any of the bidders were union. Road commissioner Risinger stated that Schwartz is. Trustee Arnold also asked if First Builders will start after the bids are accepted. Supervisor McCormick states yes ….probably within a week. Trustee Arnold asked how many rooms are in the new building. Supervisor McCormick stated that there is a library, 2 bathrooms, an office, mechanical room, and a storeroom. Trustee Shaw asked if heating and air conditioning is standard or geo-thermal. Supervisor McCormick stated its standard.

Roll Call:

Arnold (y)

Feger (y)

Hart (a)

Shaw (y)

McCormick (y)

Motion Carried

1. Discussion of ways to increase revenue and decrease cost. Road commissioner Risinger stated they spend more than they take in. His suggestions for cost-cutting were just do road work that was absolutely necessary, reduce mowing, reduce the temperature in the shop, reduce employment to 3 days per week and follow up with un-employment compensation. Supervisor McCormick stated maybe need to pass referendum to obtain more money for permanent road. Also move money from road & bridge to permanent road. Finally to try to cut $45,000 of G.A. budget.

Road Report: Road commissioner Risinger gave the floor to John Replogle to explain the FY 2010 Rural Local Agency Traffic Sign Upgrade Program. A copy was distributed to the board. Mr. Replogle also stated that Springfield Road will be widened from Rt. 98 to corporate limits. Road commissioner Risinger stated he was looking forward to putting new signs up.

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Assessor’s Report: Assessor Hiller reported that one of the duties of the assessor is to visit all construction sites and document the % of completion. A major problem performing this duty is snow and non-accessible roads. Assessor Hiller asked if the township insurance covered his personal vehicle while on township business. Road commissioner stated that since he was compensated for his mileage that he thought it was not. Supervisor McCormick stated he would check with TOIRMA and get back with him.

General Assistance report for December

               December Client GA/EA Expenditures:   $475

                 December GA Report:

               December Reimbursements:         $00

Paying Of Bills:                                  Roll Call Vote with Each Motion

Motion to pay Town bills;

Motion by: Tony Feger

Second by: Crystal Shaw

Discussion: None

Roll call:

Arnold: (y)

Feger: (y)

Hart: (a)

Shaw: (y)

McCormick: (y)

Motion Carried

Motion to pay GA bills:

Motion by: John Arnold

Second by: Tony Feger

Discussion: None

Roll call:

Arnold: (y)

Feger: (y)

Hart: (a)

Shaw: (y)

McCormick (y)

Motion carried

Motion to pay Road and Bridge bills:

Motion by: Tony Feger

Second by: Crystal Shaw

Discussion: None

Arnold: (y)

Feger: (y)

Hart: (a)

Shaw: (y)

McCormick: (y)

Motion carried

Motion to pay Special or Permanent Road bills:

Motion by: Crystal Shaw

Second by: John Arnold

Discussion: None

Arnold: (y)

Feger: (y)

Hart: (a)

Shaw: (y)

McCormick: (y)

Motion carried

Motion by John Arnold to adjourn. Seconded by Crystal Shaw

Voice vote to adjourn: All voting members voted yes.

Meeting adjourned at: 7:14  P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

David J. LaHood, Town Clerk