Regular meeting (Minutes)

The Centerville Township Board meeting on May 8, 2024, addressed several key issues and updates. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting on April 10, 2024. Financial matters were a significant focus, with Treasurer Katrina Pleva reporting ongoing issues with the QuickBooks conversion between her and Elizabeth Chiles’ computers. Despite spending over two hours on the phone with a QuickBooks assistant, the problem remained unresolved. Pleva also discussed the categorization of the Township as a non-profit by the bank and the upcoming maturity of two CDs on June 15, 2024. The Board approved the Treasurer’s report and authorized the payment of invoices for April 2024, noting an upcoming audit.

The Planning Commission provided updates on the zoning ordinance review, which is now complete. Chris Grobbel will prepare both a marked-up and a clean copy of the ordinance for the website, with a public hearing scheduled for June 3, 2024. The ordinance will then proceed to the county planning commission for review before being submitted to the Board for approval. The moratorium on certain activities is set to end at the end of June, and an extension might be necessary. Other topics included the proposed extension of the Heritage trail, the new fee schedule, and the responsibilities of the Zoning Administrator (ZA) and Planner. A meeting was planned to discuss these roles further, and modifications to the Planning Commission bylaws were suggested.

New and unfinished business items were also discussed. The budget was amended to correctly categorize $15,993 as restricted funds for the Fire Department. A proposal for a new boat ramp, previously approved and permitted, was reviewed, and the budget was found to be short by $7,467. The discussion was tabled until the next meeting. New business included road repairs in Manor Green, which the Road Commission might undertake in the fall if fully funded by residents and the township. Furnace upgrades and walkway repairs were considered, with potential funding from ARPA funds. Public comments raised concerns about septic disposal practices and the need for expanded hazardous waste testing.

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