8/13/2025 - Centerville Township | Regular Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Centerville Township Board meeting held on August 13, 2025, addressed several key issues, including financial updates, public comments about community concerns, action on the Northgate case, and discussions regarding infrastructure improvements, particularly at the intersection near Holy Rosary Church. The board made decisions on previous meeting minutes and approved various actions, including applications for grants and amendments to local agreements.

Public Comments

During the public comments section, Deb Kuhn urged the Board to continue opposing the dumping of septic waste on farmland within the Township. Ron Schaub responded by informing attendees that he had been contacted by the new CEO of Public Works to discuss septage disposal practices. Tim O’Non suggested inquiries into drainage issues related to the rocks being considered for parking spaces.

Infrastructure Projects

A discussion was initiated regarding the intersection at Holy Rosary Church, where Pleva highlighted safety concerns due to motorists running stop signs and an accident that occurred there. Recommendations included trimming a tree obscuring the stop sign, and requesting either an illuminated stop sign or rumble strips. The Road Commission agreed to handle the tree removal.

Other Business

Other agenda items included a financial update where the Board discussed the status of ARPA funds, the need for corrections in the property and loss report, and the decision to discontinue broadcasting meetings over Zoom due to usage decline. The board also agreed to apply for a grant related to landscaping at the Township Hall.

Financial Summary

The Treasurer's report highlighted that the Township has ARPA funds remaining and discussed expenditure insights, particularly related to lawyer fees which exceeded budget. A motion to pay the bills presented during the meeting was carried unanimously (5-0).

Action Items

- Apply for a grant for rocks in the parking spaces at Township Hall (Chiles to oversee). - Request improvements at the intersection of Holy Rosary Church, including tree trimming and the potential installation of enhanced signage. - Ongoing dialogue on septage disposal practices on farmland (Schaub to maintain communication with Public Works). - Review and corrections in the financial report by Chiles and Schaub to ensure clarity in fund allocations.