Rome Township Monthly Meeting

December 4, 2013

Attendees: John George, Tod Horton Gary Hosley, Priscilla Keeney, and Solicitor Foster

Visitors Who Signed In:

Lyle Anderson, Bill McCauley, Donna Vansciver, Jen & Rick Chilson, Raymond Jones, Duane Phillips,

Ed McGuire and Roy Keiper

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Public Comment Period:

Residents aired numerous complaints regarding the winter maintenance activity on several township roads. Questions were asked regarding the use of salt. There were complaints about the driver’s speed while cindering. Questions were asked regarding the use of salt, and discussion regarding repair of rutted areas. The road complaints were heard and Chairman Hosley stated that it was time to move on with the meeting.

Roy Keiper asked that appreciation be expressed to outgoing Supervisor, Tod Horton, for his 12 years of service to Rome Township which was proceeded by a round of applause.

Approval of Minutes:

Tod Horton made the motion to accept the minutes from the November 6, 2013, regular meeting, Gary Hosley seconded, all agreed, motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report:

Tod Horton made the motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report, Gary Hosley seconded, all agreed, motion carried.

Tod Horton made the motion to adopt the 2014 Proposed Budget, John George seconded, all agreed, motion carried.

Road Department Report:

The weather has presented some challenges with the road surfaces. There has been significant snowfall, then a thaw, and then heavy rain. Discussion took place about adding some stone to the real trouble spots in order to fill in some of the holes and ruts.

Romanik Trucking

John George made the motion to reimburse Walt Romanick $1200 for the heating system he installed at the Battlecreek Road, township garage. Tod Horton seconded, all agreed, motion carried.

At 7:30 Solicitor Foster asked that the Supervisors go into executive session to discuss a personnel issue.

The meeting re-adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

December 4, 2013

Minutes

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Anti-Skid Bid Opening:

The bids for anti-skid were opened at this time. There were a total of ten bidders. Tod Horton made the motion to accept the low bid from Eastern Industries at $10.72 per ton. John George seconded, all agreed, motion carried.

Adjournment:

Tod Horton made the motion to adjourn and pay the bills, Gary Hosley seconded, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Priscilla Keeney

Secretary Treasurer

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Gary Hosley John George Tod Horton