Jersey Township, Licking County ยท January 5, 2026 - 7:00 p.m.
Fiscal Officer Jesenko called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Platte called the roll confirming that Trustees Wetzel, Fry and Pieper were in attendance.
Trustee Pieper moved to approve the agenda as presented. Trustee Fry seconded the motion and with no further discussion, the motion was approved via unanimous roll call vote.
Fiscal Officer Jesenko opened the nominations for President of the Board. Trustee Fry nominated Trustee Wetzel to serve as President of the Board. Trustee Pieper seconded the nomination for Trustee Wetzel. Hearing no other nominations, the nominations were closed and called for the vote on the nomination. The vote to approve Trustee Wetzel to serve as the President of the Board was as follows: Fry-YES, Pieper-YES, Wetzel-ABSTAIN.
Trustee Wetzel opened the nominations for Vice-President of the Board. Trustee Pieper nominated Trustee Fry to serve as Vice-President of the Board. Trustee Wetzel seconded the nomination for Trustee Fry. Hearing no other nominations, Trustee Wetzel closed the nominations and called for the vote on the nomination. The vote to approve Trustee Fry to serve as the Vice-President of the Board was as follows: Fry-ABSTAIN, Pieper-YES, Wetzel-YES.
Trustee Wetzel opened the nominations for representative to the West Licking Joint Fire District Board. Trustee Fry nominated Trustee Wetzel to serve as the representative. Trustee Pieper seconded the nomination for Trustee Wetzel. Hearing no other nominations, Trustee Wetzel closed the nominations and called for the vote on the nomination. The vote to approve Trustee Wetzel to serve as the representative was unanimous in favor of.
Mr. Platte reviewed the prepared resolutions.
Trustee Wetzel moved to approve Resolution #26-01-05-01 a Resolution to Set Meeting Schedules and Notice Procedures. Trustee Pieper seconded the motion and with no further discussion, the motion was approved via unanimous roll call vote.
Trustee Pieper moved to approve Resolution #26-01-05-02 a Resolution to Set Spending Allowances and Fiscal Officer Approvals. Trustee Fry seconded the motion and with no further discussion, the motion was approved via unanimous roll call vote.
Trustee Wetzel moved to approve Resolution #26-01-05-03 a Resolution to Adopt a Zoning Compliance Fee Schedule. Trustee Pieper seconded the motion and with no further discussion, the motion was approved via unanimous roll call vote.
Trustee Pieper moved to approve Resolution #26-01-05-04 a Resolution to Continue the Current Cemetery Fee Schedule effective immediately. Trustee Fry seconded the motion and with no further discussion, the motion was approved via unanimous roll call vote.
Trustee Wetzel moved to approve Resolution #26-01-05-05 a Resolution to Adopt a Public Records Policy. Trustee Pieper seconded the motion and with no further discussion, the motion was approved via unanimous roll call vote.
Trustee Fry moved to approve Resolution #26-01-05-06 a Resolution to Advertise for Materials Supplier. Trustee Pieper seconded the motion and with no further discussion, the motion was approved via unanimous roll call vote.
Trustee Wetzel moved to approve Resolution #26-01-05-07 a Resolution to Set Rates of Compensation. Trustee Fry seconded the motion and with no further discussion, the motion was approved via unanimous roll call vote.
Trustee Wetzel moved to approve Resolution #26-01-05-08 a Resolution to Authorize the Issuance of Blanket Certificates. Trustee Pieper seconded the motion and with no further discussion, the motion was approved via unanimous roll call vote.
Trustee Wetzel adjourned the meeting without objection at 7:16 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Marko F. Jesenko, Fiscal Officer
Attest:
Dan Wetzel, Chairperson
Jeff Fry, Vice-Chairperson
Ben Pieper, Trustee
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