Thursday February 22nd, 2024 @ 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting of the Scioto Township Trustees

Regular Meeting of the Scioto Township Trustees; Thursday February 22^nd, 2024 @ 7:00 P.M. at the Scioto Township Service Center.

Trustees Present; chair Jahn, Fannin, Wolfe.

Jahn led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Jahn told the people in attendance that during the hearing this evening that their comments would be held to a 5-minute maximum.

Fannin moved to approve the minutes from the February 8^th Regular Meeting. Wolfe seconded the motion. Vote; All Yes. Motion Carries.

Fannin moved to approve the minutes from the February 8^th Special Meeting. Wolfe seconded the motion. Vote; All Yes. Motion Carries.

Reports made available; Fund Status, Payment Listing, Receipt Listing.

Bills since the last meeting $96,594.95. Receipts since the last meeting $43,368.10.

I certify there are sufficient funds to pay the bills.

Fannin moved to pay the bills. Wolfe seconded the motion. Vote; All Yes. Motion Carries.

The Trustees held the hearing for the Graham Road Ravines development. Property is owned by RDIMH, located at 13219 Commercial point rd. Parcel # L2700010039600. David Hodge attorney for the property owners spoke first. The property is currently a 70 acre (+ or -) Agricultural property that the property owners are asking the township to re-zone to R-1. If re-zoned will contain 30 single family residential lots. The Scioto Township Zoning Commission denied the re-zoning. The Pickaway Co. Planning Commission approved the re-zone, if the rezoning is approved by the Trustees the property will go back to the planning commission for further design and review. The Pickaway Co. Board of Health will also work with the property owners on the design of the septic systems.  The Pickaway Co. Engineers will be working on the access points and line of sight. Fannin asked about deed restrictions, Griggs answered that the township cannot enforce deed restrictions.

There were several residents in attendance to speak about the re-zone. Judy Beckman told the trustees that she has a petition in opposition to the re-zone signed by 232 people, she also read a letter that she sent to the zoning commission in opposition to the re-zone. Jan Stevens spoke in opposition due to the traffic problems the increased traffic will bring. Matt Schraisman, a realtor from Columbus, Ohio spoke in favor of the re-zone due to the housing shortage and the increased revenue to the township. Perry Dowdy spoke on school overcrowding. Scott O’Neil said that the property could be annexed by the village. Phillip Hutchinson spoke on potential water issues from the new wells, he also asked about soil tests and said that the drawing that the property owners had presented were only conceptual. Brandon Blake spoke on the school overcrowding. Perry Dowdy asked if an impact fee could be charged to the home owners to help pay for the schools. Griggs said that township can’t charge an impact fee.

Dowdy asked who will maintain the new roads. Fannin said the township will, but the roads will not have curbs and gutters. Suzanne Compton spoke on the effects to the township wildlife and the watershed, she also spoke on the increased traffic. Deb Jahn asked what will happen if the re-zone is voted down. Griggs said that they could re-apply. Fannin made the statement that the Trustees were not looking at the number of houses but the re-zoning of the property. Griggs said that the property owners can apply for a Planned Development but they would have to comply with county subdivision regulations. Don Lowry asked if an agreement could be signed between the property owners and the township that would limit the number of houses. Griggs said that an agreement could not be done, that the Trustees must decide if R-1 is an appropriate use for the property. David Hodge asked Rom Hastings if there would be more that 35 houses on the property. Hastings said no. Judy Beckman asked the Trustees to uphold the decision of the zoning commission. Fanni said that he doesn’t like telling people what they can do with their property. Jahn spoke on a township land use plan. Mary Hamilton, member of the zoning commission said that the property should be a planned development. Judy Beckman told the board that their responsibility is to the well being of the community.

Jahn closed public comment on the hearing. Resolution 24-043; Jahn moved to approve the re-zoning of the 70 acres owned by RDIMH from Ag to R-1. Fannin seconded the motion. Vote; Jahn-yes, Fannin-yes, Wolfe-no. Motion Carries.

There was a brief recess.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES; Fire- Chief Cline reported that he has been talking to Medicount about taking over the EMS Billing from Change Healthcare, who is discontinuing their Ems billing service at the end of the summer. Cline told the board that he would like to hire 2 new part time firefighters. Resolution 24-044; Fannin moved to hire Thomas Williams as part time firefighter. Wolfe seconded the motion. Vote; Jahn-yes, Fannin-yes, Wolfe-yes. Motion Carries. Resolution 24-045; Jahn moved to hire Caleb Caldwell as part time firefighter. Fannin seconded the motion. Vote; Jahn-yes, Fannin-yes, Wolfe-yes. Motion Carries.

Cline reported all equipment and personnel in service. Cheryl Ricca passed her physical and started full time on Feb. 20^th. Cline said there is now a door installed on the captain’s bunk room. Cline told the Trustees that he found 2 new Ford Explorers at Montrose Ford to be used for staff vehicles. Resolution 24-046; Wolfe moved to purchase 1 Ford Explorer XL and 1 Ford Explorer Max from Montrose Ford plus the outfitting of those vehicles for a price not to exceed $130,000.00, $100,000.00 to be taken from the K-Nova fund (4301) and the remaining $30,000.00 to be taken from the ARP fund (2273). Fannin seconded the motion. Vote; Jahn-yes, Fannin-yes, Wolfe-yes. Motion Carries.

Zoning- Zoning Inspector Schulz reported 2 applications since the last meeting. Schulz also told the board that he has sent out 2 nuisance letters since the last meeting, both to the former village and both for junk motor vehicles.

Roads-Road Supervisor Murphy reported that he and Hudson have finished berming all routes, finished fixing potholes, treated roads for ice and snow, and taken care of sign complaints and picked up litter since the last meeting.  In the shop they have been hauling scrap metal, doing maintenance on the equipment. They have met with 3 dealers for the new back-hoe to demo the machines.

Jahn told the board that he met with dealers from CAT, Case and John Deere concerning the new back-hoe. After discussion the trustees decided on the Case Model 580 SV from Southeast Equipment for $90,308.16. Resolution 24-047; Jahn moved to purchase a Case 580 SV back-hoe from Southeast Equipment for $90,308.16 after trade in. Wolfe seconded the motion. Vote; Jahn-yes, Fannin-yes, Wolfer-yes. Motion Carries.

Jahn has also received a quote for the new F-550 dump truck. He will call Henderson Truck Body for the price of the dump bed and snow equipment.   

Scott O’Neil addressed Trustees about the ditch in front of his house. Fannin wants to make sure water isn’t blocked if the angle of the ditch is re-graded so it can be mowed easier. Jahn said that the township will shoot grade and decide how much dirt is needed. O’Neil will have the dirt delivered and the township will do the work. The Trustees will decide what they will do next meeting.

Cemetery-Murphy and Hudson have been leveling graves and taking care of downed trees due to high winds. Wolfe said that there is a funeral Monday and the Cemetery Clean-up is March 1^st.

OLD BUSINESS- Resolution 24-048; Jahn moved to accept the Permanent Appropriations as presented by the Fiscal Officer. Fannin seconded the motion. Vote; Jahn-yes, Fannin-yes, Wolfe-yes. Motion Carries.

NEW BUSINESS- Resolution 24-049; Re-Allocation $1082.67 from Salaries to Liability Insurance in Fire. Motion by Jahn. Second by Fannin. Vote; Jahn-yes, Fannin-yes, Wolfe-yes. Motion Carries.

Resolution 24-050; Re-Allocation $1082.67 from Land to Liability Insurance in Road and Bridge. Motion by Jahn. Second by Fannin. Vote; Jahn-yes, Fannin-yes, Wolfe-yes. Motion Carries.

The Trustees discussed the monthly $250.00 retainer from Clemmons Nelson. Resolution 24-051; Jahn moved that $175.00 of the monthly retainer come from the Fire Fund and $75.00 come from the General Fund. Wolfe seconded the motion. Vote; Jahn-yes, Fannin-yes, Wolfe-yes. Motion Carries.

Brill asked the Trustees which fund the Multi-Threat Vests are being paid from since the fire dept. did not receive the grant. Resolution 24-052; Fannin moved that the invoice for the Multi-Threat Vests be paid from the ARP fund. Wolfe seconded the motion. Vote; Jahn-yes, Fannin-yes, Wolfe-yes. Motion Carries.

With no other business to come before the board Jahn moved to adjourn. Fannin seconded the motion. Vote; All Yes. Meeting Adjourned.