Jill R. Little

The Defiance Township Trustees meeting covered several topics including financial reports, zoning updates, equipment status, and road projects. The trustees reviewed financial reports, including reconciliations, receipts, payments, and cash fund summaries. There were discussions around zoning responsibilities, equipment needs, and potential road projects for 2016, including chip sealing. The trustees also discussed a claim for damages to a resident's truck due to road salt and approved travel expenses for the fiscal officer to attend a local government conference.

The Defiance Township Trustees meeting covered several topics including financial reports, zoning updates, equipment status, and trustee reports. The board reviewed financial reports including the reconciliation for November, receipt reports, payment reports, and cash fund summaries. Zoning updates included building permits issued and paperwork packets issued. The trustees discussed the monthly road inspection report, proposed 2014 projects, and the financial impact review by the fiscal officer. They also discussed personnel matters, including the resignation of Joe Kolb and appointments to the Township's Zoning Appeals Board. The board addressed old business related to the Fire-Rescue service contract and new business, before adjourning to the next meeting.

The Defiance Township Trustees meeting covered several topics including citizen concerns regarding a tipped over headstone at Cromeley cemetery, financial reports, zoning updates, and equipment status. The trustees reviewed and signed the April bills and March payroll. Zoning issues included updates on various site reviews and the Zoning Commission's review of the Twp Zoning Map and land use map. Equipment discussions involved the repair of a cylinder on the International snow plow and the purchase of a used John Deere tractor and a new mower. Additionally, there was discussion on road maintenance and repair plans, including the Hammersmith Rd project, and the Indian Bridge Lane CDBG grant project.

The meeting covered financial reports, including reconciliations, receipts, payments, cash fund summaries, and appropriation status. Trustees reviewed and signed the November bills and discussed supplemental appropriations, including resolution 2015-18 related to Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant funds. Zoning updates were provided, including building permits issued and violation notices given. Equipment matters were discussed, such as mounting the snow blade and the need for welding on the reclaimer. Road projects were reviewed, including pavement markings, berming, insulation of the maintenance building, and repairs to McColister Rd. Personnel matters were addressed, including the hiring of a part-time equipment operator and the open Zoning position.

The Defiance Township Trustees met in a special session to open and review bids for the reconstruction of one mile of Kiser Rd. The County Engineer was tasked with reviewing the bids and providing a recommendation at the next Township session. Additionally, the Trustees discussed and approved an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation regarding the purchase and storage of road salt, including a plan for the County Engineer's department to utilize the salt as needed during the winter, with a system for tracking usage and ensuring availability for the Township.