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January 13, 2025
Dannette McInturff called to order the regular meeting of the McKean Township at 7:00pm on Monday, January 13th beginning at 7:00pm. The following members were present: Approval of December’s minutes, moved by Dannette and seconded by Jerry. President of the Board – Trustee Wintermute nominated Trustee McInturff, seconded by Trustee Schwartenberger. Voted, passed. Trustee Schwartzenberger nominated for the Board of Health representative. Voted, passed. Re-hired Roads Superintendent and other employees. Bradd, Bill, and Chris will complete a 2025 w-4 and ensure an I-9 in file. 2025 Employee Compensation was reviewed. All rates of pay were reviewed and approved along with Bradd’s holidays, vacation, and personal day pay. The regular meetings for 2025 be held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the office of the Trustees at 1260 Sportsman Club Road, Newark, Ohio 43055. The Pledge of Allegiance will be included prior to each meeting. Hearing of the Public will be a part of each agenda. Special meetings will be posted on the Township office door or the McKean Township Facebook group. Changes to monthly meeting time and/or date and special/emergency meetings will be posted on the township door, the McKean Township Citizens FB page, and on the McKean Township website. Cemetery Rules were reviewed and approved with no changes. Zoning Fees were reviewed and approved with no changes. Zoning Commission member Jared McLaughlin was re-appointed to a new 5 year term which will expire on 12.31.2029. Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) member Lora Maxwell was re-appointed to a new 5 year term which will expire on 12.31.2029. They have been plowing snow. Replaced hydraulic hose on the backhoe. Salt spreader on big truck had a bad connector, but he fixed it with new parts. Discussed work done so far on roads during snow plowing. Bradd had questions regarding the truck we are trading in. He suggested keeping the Freightliner we had planned to trade in. He provided many reasons why we could use a second truck. He thinks it would help us save maintenance on the F550 as well, and eliminate its use on snow plowing. Discussed potential Comp time in lieu of overtime. Further discussion is needed. 2024 we issued 30 Zoning Permits. 2025 Organizational Meeting will he held at 7pm January 14, 2025. Car on Chatham Road South has been removed. Gave an update on other zoning issues that have been resolved. We do not issue actual Driveway permits. This needs removed from the Zoning manual. We will direct people to the County Engineer and they will direct them to the state if needed. We should be issuing permits for working within our right-of-way, including Utilities and also Driveways. A burial will happen this week and an urn burial will happen later this year. Trustees and Fiscal Officer reviewed and approved prior Years’ months Receipts, Payments, and Fund Activity. Bank reconciliations for entire year provided. Also reviewed and approved paying all electronic bills and all checks presented. Motion made by Trustee McInturff and seconded by Trustee Wintermute. Lindsey provided 2024 w2s to all in attendance. Resolution 2025-1 passed for Permanent Appropriations. Audit Exit letter signed by Trustees and will be sent to the audit company. Due to the recent sale of 2168 Sportsman Club Road, McKean Township is officially withdrawing their complaint regarding the property. Discussed current Trash hauler contract which expires March 31, 2025. Dannette will request a bid packet to be prepared by the Licking County Prosecutors office for bid advertisement in February. Bids to be reviewed and bid to be awarded in March with new contract to begin April 1st. Jerry and Dannette agreed that due to the recent sale of 2168 Sportsman Club Road, McKean Township is officially withdrawing their complaint against the previous owners. Dannette will notify Licking County Prosecutors office. Motion to Adjourn General Meeting at 9:00pm Seconded by Trustee Jerry Schwartzenberger
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