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 April 8, 2008 as written. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

BILLS: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Christine Beckrow, to pay the bills as listed, total of $105,467.47. Roll call vote Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Wardin, Yes. (4) Yeas, (0) Nays, (1) Absent. Motion carried.

REPORTS: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Christine Beckrow, to receive and file the following written reports: Financial/Transaction, Police/Fire, Library Board & Annual, Planning, Park and Township Manager’s. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Comments and questions were received and answered.

OLD BUSINESS:

AMENDMENT TO ROAD PROGRAM: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Brian R. Frederick, to amend the 2008-2009 road program to include graveling (stonemix) Doyle Road from Hemlock to Watson, and remove Schultz Road due to Road Commission inability to cross bridge. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS -

RESOLUTION 2008-08, LEVY FEE EXTRACTED SOILS ON ROADS: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Kevin J. Kreger, by Resolution 2008-08, authorizing the Richland Township Planning Commission to levy a fee for the hauling of extracted soils over roads within the Township as a condition for the issuance of a special use permit for the extraction of soils, authorizing Clerk Kreger to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

AUTHORIZE PURCHASES, AS BUDGETED: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Kevin J. Kreger, to authorize purchase, as budgeted, for a 55 gallon skid chlorine sprayer, cost of $1,939.99 from Northern Tool, Inc. and to enter into the lagoon treatment agreement with Renew Systems, Inc. at a rate of $1,250.00 per month, authorizing Clerk Kreger to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Roll call vote Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Wardin, Yes. (4) Yeas, (0) Nays, (1) Absent. Motion carried.

WAGE INCREASE REQUEST – SEASONAL EMPLOYEE: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Christine Beckrow, to set the seasonal D.P.W. employee pay at $8.00 per hour effective May 15, 2008. Roll call vote Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, No; Kreger, Yes; Wardin, No. (2) Yeas, (2) Nays, (1) Absent. Motion failed.

FIRE/POLICE POLICIES: Motion by Christine Beckrow, second by Brian R. Frederick, to adopt the policies as presented to be included in both the current Police and Fire policies. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. Additional Policies may be considered during the next year.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Commissioner Ron Sholtz updated Board and public on County actions. Additional comments and questions were received and answered.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Kevin J. Kreger, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 8:07 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by:

Kevin J. Kreger Clerk