Regular meeting called
to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Michael with Trustees Deffenbaugh and Dunn and
Fiscal Officer Cofojohn present.
Chairman
Michael led all in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes from regular
meeting May 26, 2020 were approved as presented.
RESOLUTION #20-82: Motion by Michael to
approve and pay the bills, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.
BILLS
APPROVED AND PAID:
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24204
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RICKY
D BENNETT
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WAGES
05/16/20-05/31/20
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489.75
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24205
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R.
STEVEN COSS JR
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WAGES
05/16/20-05/31/20
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1,872.55
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24206
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DONALD
J LUTZ
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WAGES
05/16/20-05/31/20
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503.74
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24207
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MATTHEW
K BENNETT
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WAGES
12/1/19-05/31/20
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53.94
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24208
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CHARLES
D CAMPBELL
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WAGES
12/1/19-05/31/20
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132.11
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24209
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MARK
E. GARVIN
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WAGES
05/16/20-05/31/20
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1,897.99
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24210
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CHELSEA
L HARRIS
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WAGES
05/16/20-05/31/20
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381.09
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24211
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GREYSON
C HENDERSON
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WAGES
12/1/19-05/31/20
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19.97
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24212
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BRIAN
K KELDERHOUSE
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WAGES
12/1/19-05/31/20
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97.87
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24213
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NOLAN
M KETTLE
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WAGES
12/1/19-05/31/20
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58.07
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24214
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NICHOLAS
R LANSINGER
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WAGES
05/16/20-05/31/20
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497.67
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24215
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LISA
SCHRECKENGOST
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WAGES
12/1/19-05/31/20
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141.82
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24216
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SHAWN
A SCHRECKENGOST
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WAGES
05/16/20-05/31/20
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63.46
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24217
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RYAN
S SHANKLE
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WAGES
12/1/19-05/31/20
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95.88
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24218
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ROBERT
SWAUGER
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WAGES
12/1/19-05/31/20
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204.40
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24219
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BRANDON
C ZACK
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WAGES
12/1/19-05/31/20
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179.58
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24220
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KATHLEEN
S COFOJOHN
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SALARY
05/01/20-05/31/20
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1,391.45
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24221
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JAMES
H. DEFFENBAUGH
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SALARY
05/01/20-05/31/20
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620.32
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24222
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ROBERT
C DUNN
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SALARY
05/01/20-05/31/20
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852.74
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24223
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HENRY
A. MICHAEL
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SALARY
05/01/20-05/31/20
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911.18
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24224
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LORI
M. MICHAEL
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SALARY
05/01/20-05/31/20
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65.80
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24225
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SANDRA
M. NUTTER
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SALARY
05/01/20-05/31/20
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588.79
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24226
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CENTURYLINK
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MONTHLY
SERVICE
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154.43
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24227
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DOMINION
EAST OHIO
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MONTHLY
SERVICE
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104.36
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24228
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VERIZON
WIRELESS
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MONTHLY
SERVICE
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43.87
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24229
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LIFE
FORCE MANAGEMENT
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AMBULANCE
BILLING FEES
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290.42
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24230
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RICOH
USA INC
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COPIER
MAINTENANCE
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11.56
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24231
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QUALITY
IP
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MONTHLY
SERVICE
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968.50
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24232
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ESO
SOLUTIONS INC
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FIREHOUSE
RENEWAL
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370.80
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24233
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PORTAGE
CTY TWP ASSN
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OTA/PTCA
DUES
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184.00
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24234
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GORDON
BROTHERS INC
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MONTHLY
LEASE
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150.00
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24235
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COIA
IMPLEMENT SALES INC
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SUPPLIES
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59.94
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24236
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TED
BIERY/BIERY GARAGE DOORS
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STATION
REPAIRS
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1,900.00
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24237
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PALMYRA
LITTLE VILLAGE SHOPPER
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FUEL
PURCHASES
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919.80
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EFTPS
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UNITED
STATES TREASURY
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PAYROLL
WITHHOLDING TAX
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3,323.45
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EFT
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TREASURERE
STATE OF OHIO
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PAYROLL
WITHHOLDING TAX
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459.89
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EFT
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OPERS
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MONTHLY
PENSION
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3,147.22
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EFT
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OP&F
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MONTHLY
PENSION
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1,956.91
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EFT
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BUREAU
OF WORKERS’ COMP
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2020
INSTALLMENT
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1,259.91
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EFT
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XCOM
OHIO LLC 5/11/20
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MONTHLY
PMT TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM CHECKING ACCT NOT CC
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95.00
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FISCAL
OFFICER REPORT
- Presented
May bank reconciliations and P.O.’s.
- May
receipts were $36,464.48.
- Presented
2021 Budget for review.
- Presented
cemetery deeds for signatures.
- Presented
resolutions to proceed with fire levy renewals.
RESOLUTION #20-83: Motion by Dunn WHEREAS, on the 28th day of April,
2020, the board of trustees passed a resolution declaring the necessity, for
the purpose described in RC 5705.19(I), to levy a tax in excess of the ten-mill
limitation at a rate of 2.00 mills for each one dollar of valuation. WHEREAS,
the Portage County Auditor has certified to the board of trustees that the
dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by the 2.00 mill renewal tax
levy will be $112,115 for each one hundred dollar of valuation, and that the
dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by the tax levy during the
first year of collection is $61,938,600, based upon the current assessed
valuation of the Township of Palmyra. RESOLVED, by the board of trustees,
with at least two-thirds of all members elected thereto concurring, that the
board desires to proceed with the submission of the question of a renewal tax
levy on the entire territory of Township of Palmyra, Portage County, Ohio at
the rate of 2 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $.020 for
each one hundred dollars of valuation, to the electors of the Palmyra Township
in its entirety; be it further, RESOLVED,
that the tax levy will be for 5 years and will include a levy on the tax list
commencing in the tax year 2021, and also then for 2022, 2023, 2024, & 2025
first due in calendar year 2022, if approved by a majority of the electors
voting thereon. RESOLVED, the
question of such renewal tax levy shall be submitted to the electors of the
Palmyra Township in its entirety at the election to be held therein on November
4098Palmyra3, 2020. RESOLVED, that the Township Fiscal
Officer is hereby directed to certify, not less than 90 days prior the general
election, to the Board of Elections, Portage County, Ohio, a copy of the
resolution of necessity dated April 28, 2020 along with a copy of this
resolution to proceed, together with the certification on the Portage County
Auditor, and notify the board of elections to cause notice of the election on
the question of levying the tax to be given as required by law. , seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Michael-yes.
RESOLUTION #20-84: Motion by Dunn WHEREAS, on the 28th day of April,
2020, the board of trustees passed a resolution declaring the necessity, for
the purpose described in RC 5705.19(I), to levy a tax in excess of the ten-mill
limitation at a rate of 2.00 mills for each one dollar of valuation. WHEREAS,
the Portage County Auditor has certified to the board of trustees that the
dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by the 2.00 mill renewal tax
levy will be $113,146 for each one hundred dollar of valuation, and that the
dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by the tax levy during the
first year of collection is $61,938,600, based upon the current assessed
valuation of the Township of Palmyra. RESOLVED, by the board of trustees,
with at least two-thirds of all members elected thereto concurring, that the
board desires to proceed with the submission of the question of a renewal tax
levy on the entire territory of Township of Palmyra, Portage County, Ohio at
the rate of 2 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $.020 for
each one hundred dollars of valuation, to the electors of the Palmyra Township
in its entirety; be it further, RESOLVED,
that the tax levy will be for 5 years and will include a levy on the tax list
commencing in the tax year 2021, and also then for 2022, 2023, 2024, & 2025
first due in calendar year 2022, if approved by a majority of the electors
voting thereon. RESOLVED, the
question of such renewal tax levy shall be submitted to the electors of the
Palmyra Township in its entirety at the election to be held therein on November
3, 2020. RESOLVED, that the Township Fiscal Officer is hereby
directed to certify, not less than 90 days prior the general election, to the
Board of Elections, Portage County, Ohio, a copy of the resolution of necessity
dated April 28, 2020 along with a copy of this resolution to proceed, together
with the certification on the Portage County Auditor, and notify the board of
elections to cause notice of the election on the question of levying the tax to
be given as required by law.
Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Michael-yes.
TRUSTEE REPORTS:
TRUSTEE MICHAEL
- Presented
COVID masks supplied by Ohio Bureau of Workers’ comp.
TRUSTEE DEFFENBAUGH
- Reported
we had received a late notice for recycling.
Discussed we were told not to pay the invoice until the Commissioners
made a decision on billing and we have not received a one-year contract.
TRUSTEE DUNN
- Nothing
to report at this time.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
ZONING INSPECTOR
- Written
report presented which included zoning updates.
ROAD SUPERVISOR
- Written
report presented which included updates on department activities.
FIRE CHIEF
- Written
report presented which included department updates and purchase request.
RESOLUTION #20-85: Motion by Deffenbaugh
to approve new officer helmets at an estimated cost of $610 plus shipping from
Fire Force and 8 new tires on 2018 at an estimated cost of $2,720 from Bob
Sumerel Tire, and replacement panels and new cables at an estimated cost of $1,900
and replacement opener at an estimated cost of $1,575 from Biery Garage Door
and and Fire House support yearly fees at a cost of $370.80 and fitting and
tools hydrant supply bac for 2013 at an estimated cost of $1,471.01 plus
shipping and EMS order Cabinet seal tags at an estimated cost of $97.56 from
EMP Medical, seconded by Michael.
Roll Call:
Deffenbaugh-yes, Michael-yes, Dunn-yes.
Open Communication
None
Safety Issues
None
RESOLUTION
#20-86:
Motion by Michael to adjourn at 7:56 pm seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes,
Dunn-yes.
__________________________ _________________________________
Henry
Michael, Chairman Kathleen S Cofojohn, Fiscal Officer
_____________________________ ___________________________________
James Deffenbaugh, Vice-Chairman Robert
Dunn, Trustee