FOWLER TOWNSHIP

Meeting Minutes

March 2, 2009

The Fowler Township Board of Trustees met in regular session in the Fowler Township Community Center on March 2, 2009 at 7:30pm. Member present were Alby Crabbs, Tom Carr and Jim Haun. Tom Carr opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag. Meeting minutes were read and approved from last meeting.

FIRE REPORT Fire Chief Fred Yungbluth reported 32 runs, 17 transports, 129 men responding with 169 man hours and 54 hours of training for the month of February 2009. Chief Yungbluth reported that the back door latch on squad #23 is not working, new latch has been ordered. Ronnie Conner has conducted Fire prevention demonstrations at the schools. There is a meeting scheduled at the airbase for upcoming Air show. A mock disaster is also being scheduled for training purposes. Chief reported that part time paramedic, Ron Thompson will be starting March 11^th. Ron is the 4^th part time paramedic we have in Fowler.

RESOLUTION 23-2009 NEW PERSONELL Jim Haun motioned to hire

volunteer firefighter, Jeremy Gless, to be sent for necessary physical. Tom

Carr 2^nd. Jim Haun, Yes. Albert Crabbs, Yes. Tom Carr,Yes.

RESOLUTION 24-2009 PAY PER CALL/ TRAINING HOURS Tom Carr motioned

to approve February pay per Call as submitted by chief, $1286.25 total.

Also to approve payment for Training hours from 2008 training as

submitted by Chief Yungbluth. Total hours for the year were 489.25, at a

total cost of $4403.25. Jim Haun 2^nd. Jim Haun, Yes. Albert Crabbs, Yes.

Tom Carr,Yes.

RESOLUTION 25-2009 PURCHASES Jim Haun motioned to approve the following

purchases and payments. Payment of $1000.00 to ACS Firehouse Software

for continued service. Necessary office supplies, cost of $124.35, put on

township Visa. Purchase of 10 replacement lamps for flashlights at a cost

of $8.49 each, plus shipping. Total cost not to exceed $100.00. Purchase of

4 Motorola pagers with charger, cost of $1800.00. Purchase of finger tip

pulseoximeter, costing $350.00 to be taken from Grant Money. Tom Carr

2^nd. Jim Haun, Yes. Albert Crabbs, Yes. Tom Carr,Yes.

ZONING REPORT Nancy Shook reported that no permits were issued in the month of February 2009. Her report of zoning non-compliance letters was given to Trustees. Trustees would like Nancy to contact Insurance Company to inquire about status of fire damaged mobile home on Everett Hull Rd. Discussion followed about repeat letters to be sent, and new business office, not applying for permit.

POLICE REPORT Chief Mike Currington reported 34 calls, 3 arrests, 6 assists, 46 traffic warnings and 4 citations for the month of February. Chief wanted to explain the above average hours and fuel usage for the month was due to a jury trial, blitz patrol and yearly department meeting. March hours and fuel will be back on track.

RESOLUTION 26-2009 POLICE PURCHASES Tom Carr motioned to approve

payment to Cross Radio in the amount of $85.00 for installation of

overhead emergency lights on K-9 car. Payment for Officer Reese to attend

Taser instructor recertification class at a cost of $125.00. Approval to send 2

officers to receive Public Notary certification, and approval to reimburse

officers for incurred costs, including embossing seal and recording fees.

Approval to add 2 hours weekly for the purpose of regular office hours,

11:00am-1:00pm on Mondays. These hours would be posted on Community

Sign. Also approval to pay ID Networks $500.00 for computer program.

Albert Crabbs 2^nd. Jim Haun, Yes. Albert Crabbs, Yes. Tom Carr,Yes.

ROAD DEPARTMENT REPORT Pat Arnal reported that the roof on the Butts house is in need of repairs or replacement. He said the shingles are brittle and frequently breaking off in the wind. He will get several estimates on replacement costs.

RESOLUTION 27-2009 WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT Jim Haun motioned to

purchase a 6 gallon hot water heater to replace Butts House water heater. Cost

not to exceed $250.00. Pat Arnal will purchase with Township Visa. Jim Haun,

Yes. Albert Crabbs, Yes. Tom Carr,Yes.

RESOLUTION 28-2009 MEMORIAL DAY DONATION Jim Haun motioned to

issue $500.00 to the Fowler Memorial Day Association to be used towards the

expenses incurred for Memorial Day services. Albert Crabbs 2^nd. Jim Haun,

Yes. Albert Crabbs, Yes. Tom Carr,Yes.

RESOLUTION 29-2009 MEMORIAL ENGRAVING Jim Haun motioned to pay for

costs incurred for the engraving of veterans names to be added to memorial

marker on Township Greens. Dave Cover will take care of arrangements. Albert

Crabbs 2^nd. Jim Haun, Yes. Albert Crabbs, Yes. Tom Carr,Yes.

Discussion followed…. News letter articles need to be turned in by April 6^th. Department heads need to get completed inventories to clerk ASAP.

RESLOLUTION 30-2009 ADJOURN Tom Carr motioned to Adjourn. Albert Crabbs

2^nd. Jim Haun, Yes. Albert Crabbs, Yes. Tom Carr,Yes.

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