Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes

Call to Order

Trustee Fry called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Platte called the roll confirming that Trustees Fry and Pieper were in attendance.

Mr. Platte asked for #5 to be removed from the agenda as the minutes had not been provided to the trustees ahead of the meeting for their review. Trustee Fry moved to approve the agenda as amended. Trustee Pieper seconded the motion and with no further discussion, the motion was approved via unanimous roll call vote.

Public Comments

Trustee Fry asked for Public Comments. Gus Smithhisler inquired about the abandoned house at Beaver and Burnside Roads. He also stated that adjacent entities’ zoning should be presented and considered when rezoning properties in Jersey, and that he did not support apartments being built in the township. Keith and Kenneth Wills shared that they had spoken with the County Engineer and inquired if there was an update from the Township. They asked if speed bumps could be installed on the northbound side of Patterson Road. Mr. Platte stated that the previous offer of the Township assisting with the culvert installation if the driveway was relocated is the only option he is aware of.

Finance Report

Trustee Fry asked for the Finance Report. Fiscal Officer Jesenko provided the Finance Report and asked for cemetery deeds to be signed. Trustee Pieper moved to approve the Finance Report as presented. Trustee Fry seconded the motion and with no further discussion, the motion was approved via unanimous roll call vote.

Department Reports

Trustee Fry asked for department reports.

Administrator’s Report

Mr. Platte shared that ODOT is looking into initial design concepts for improvements to the Mink Road and SR161 bridge as part of the US62 to SR37 improvements. He also shared that ODOT will hold a public information meeting on September 3 at 3:00 at the Pataskala Library to discuss the SR161 to IR70 corridor improvements. He next shared that the MUCK-LICK (formerly JAG) group will be presenting to the County Commissioners on August 5. Mr. Platte plans to attend and share Jersey’s opposition to the MUCK-LICK presentation and proposed Facilities Plan. Mr. Platte also stated that he had been asked by board members to check with legal counsel regarding ORC 709.462. He had received a reply from Mr. Griggs and asked if the Board would be interested in waiving privilege regarding that reply, as he had verbally received a request regarding any information the township had on that statute. The Board supported the waiver.

Zoning Report

Mr. Witney provided updates on zoning matters in the township.

Fire District Reports

The township has received numerous complaints regarding Miller Road traffic speeds and increased volume. Mr. Platte has initial information regarding a permanent closure of Miller Road. Safety services would be significantly impacted, so an emergency-access option would need to be included. He will continue to explore options.

Business & Trustee Comments

Trustee Fry introduced Unfinished Business. There was no Unfinished Business. Trustee Fry introduced New Business. There was no New Business.

Trustee Fry asked for Trustee Comments. The mowing of a house on Caswell Road was discussed.

Trustee Fry moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Pieper seconded the motion and the voice vote on the motion was unanimous. The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

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