CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Richland Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Wardin at 7:30 P.M. with the Pledge to the Flag.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Kevin J. Kreger, to approve and file Minutes of February 12, 2008 as written. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

BILLS: Motion by Linda J. Luplow, second by Kevin J. Kreger, to pay the bills as listed, total of $68,821.97. Roll call vote Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Luplow, Yes; Wardin, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

REPORTS: Motion by Linda J. Luplow, second by Kevin J. Kreger, to receive and file the following written reports: Financial/Transfer, Police, Fire, Library, Planning and Township Manager’s. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Questions and comments were received and answered regarding the Zoning Ordinance Language Amendment on Agenda, as well as Road Improvements and the dirt on M-46 from the semi truck bringing in the dirt.

OLD BUSINESS:

SIDEWALK ORDINANCE: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, to adopt 2008-1 Sidewalk Maintenance Ordinance, as amended removing "or, in the absence of the foregoing, by the Township Engineer". Voice vote Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Luplow, Yes; Wardin, Yes; Kreger, No. (4) yeas, (1) nays. Motion carried.

SIDEWALK POLICY: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, to adopt the Sidewalk Policy as presented. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

ASSESSING SERVICES CONTRACT: Motion by Christine Beckrow, second by Linda J. Luplow, to offer a one year contract to Frank Roenicke for assessing services for $18,000 effective April 1, 2008, authorizing the Supervisor and Clerk to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS -

SCHEDULE OF FEES, RESOLUTION 03-2008: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, to approve the fee schedule as presented, effective with the new budgetary fiscal year April 1, 2008, authorizing Clerk Kreger to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. (Copy of Resolution 03-2008 attached.)

FIRE AGREEMENT – INGERSOLL TOWNSHIP: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Brian R. Frederick, to enter into Agreement with Ingersoll Township providing the necessary fire protection they may require, reimbursing Richland Township $1,600.00 plus $200.00 per run and $100.00 per hour for each hour after, for the year beginning April 1, 2008 and ending March 31, 2009, authorizing the Supervisor, Clerk and Fire Chief to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. (Copy of Agreement attached.)

FIRE AGREEMENT – FREMONT TOWNSHIP: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Linda J. Luplow, to enter into Agreement with Fremont Township providing the necessary fire protection they may require, reimbursing Richland Township $34,500.00 for the year beginning April 1, 2008 and ending March 31, 2009, authorizing the Supervisor, Clerk and Fire Chief to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. (Copy of Agreement attached.)

ZONING ORDINANCE LANGUAGE AMENDMENT: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, to adopt the language changes to the Richland Township Zoning Ordinance Section 1415 – Public Utility and Service Installations, as submitted and recommended by the Richland Township Planning Commission. Motion dies, lack of support.

ZONING ADMINISTRATION SERVICES/CODE ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT: Motion by Christine Beckrow, second by Linda J. Luplow, to enter into a one year Contract with Grant Rames for Zoning Administrator Services/Ordinance Enforcement Officer, effective April 1, 2008, authorizing Supervisor Wardin and Clerk Kreger to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

2008-2009 ROAD PROGRAM: Supervisor Wardin asked that they revisit the Road Program at the March 25^th meeting, as he is still gathering information.

FINAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Linda J. Luplow, authorizing the Manager to make final budget adjustments along with authorizing the Clerk and Treasurer to pay the bills through March 31^st in order to close the fiscal year 2007-2008. Roll call vote Frederick, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Luplow, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Wardin, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

DAY/TIME BOARD MEETING: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, to set the regular Richland Township Board of Trustee meetings for the second Tuesday of the month, having Summer hours of 7:30 P.M. May - October, Winter hours of 6:30 P.M. November - April, at the Richland Township Administration Building, 1180 North Hemlock Road, for the 2008-2009 fiscal year. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: Written correspondence was received and filed.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Comment received regarding when County will begin to repave County Primary Roads.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Linda J. Luplow, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 9:29 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by:
Kevin J. Kreger Clerk

Next Meetings: Tuesday, March 25^th at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday April 8^th at 6:30 p.m.