HENRY TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

December 26, 2012

The regular meeting of the Henry Township Trustees was called to order by Chairman Stewart with the following members responding to roll call: Present: Baltz, Stewart, Wymer. Absent: None.

Guests Present were: JP Miklovic – The NBXpress, Skip Baltz

It was moved by Wymer seconded by Baltz to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 11, 2012 as presented. Roll call: Ayes: Baltz, Stewart, Wymer. Nays: None.

Motion carried.

It was moved by Baltz seconded by Wymer that bills be approved for payment and checks issued for expenses.

Roll call: Ayes: Baltz, Stewart, Wymer. Nays: None. Motion Carried.

Old Business

There has been no response from the Village regarding the Fire Contract.

The Shamp property is in the process of being cleaned up.

No contact was made with the village regarding the old salt spreaders and snowplows.

New Business

Gary Britton called regarding the issue at the intersection of Liberty Hi and Belmore roads. He indicated the county will work with the Township to remedy the situation.

RD Jones will be out of the rental house by the end of the month. Propane tank will be filled to pre-move in level and the new contact was provided to the board.

The Regional Growth Partnership held a meeting recently and the township was not informed. Chairman Stewart was assured the Trustees would be informed of future meetings/activites.

Baltz inquired about placing “Stop Ahead” signs on Mitchell and Hough Roads where they approach new SR 18. Stewart will contact the appropriate agency representative.

New strobe lights for snowplow trucks are ordered but not yet delivered.

Discussed drainage issue on Deweyville Rd. It is the opinion of the County Engineer that it is the responsibility of the entities that use the tile to repair it . (Township and Village)

An individual contacted the Zoning Inspector about re-zoning the property owned by K-Hovanian. He is in negotiations to purchase and use as a residence.

Valuation deduction form for Shamp property was sent to the County Auditor on 12/17/2012.

The county engineer was billed for 40 hours of mowing for the summer of 2012.

It was moved by Baltz seconded by Wymer to reduce receipts and appropriations in Fund 2011 by $200 and fund 2231 by $300. Roll call: Ayes: Baltz, Stewart, Wymer. Nays: None.

Motion carried.

It was moved by Baltz seconded by Wymer to pay the Trustees on an annual basis for 2013 as opposed to per diem. Roll call: Ayes: Baltz, Stewart, Wymer. Nays: None.

Motion carried.

It was moved by Wymer seconded by Baltz to approve the temporary appropriations for 2013 at ¼ of the 2012 levels. Roll call: Ayes: Baltz, Stewart, Wymer. Nays: None.

Motion carried.

It was moved by Stewart seconded by Baltz to pay mileage reimbursement at the current IRS approved rate per mile for 2013 . Roll call: Ayes: Baltz, Stewart, Wymer. Nays: None.

Motion carried.

It was moved by Wymer seconded by Baltz to hold the 2013 Organizational Meeting and the first Regular 2013 meeting on January 14, 2013 at 6:30pm in the Township Office.

Roll call: Ayes: Baltz, Stewart, Wymer. Nays: None.

Motion carried.

It was moved by Baltz seconded by Wymer to name Stewart as temporary chairman for the 2013 Organizational Meeting. Roll call: Ayes: Baltz, Stewart, Wymer. Nays: None.

Motion carried.

There being no further action to come before the Board the meeting was adjourned upon motion.