During their November meeting, the Clearwater Twp. Board reviewed and finalized input on their fire service contract with the City of Clearwater; recommendations from Twp. Attorney Mike Couri were received prior.
In particular, Couri indicated he feels that at a certain dollar percentage level the fire commission should be able to give their feedback and recommendations on spending, with the understanding that they don’t have an actual vote. After a short discussion, the board determined a fair amount for all parties would be $50,000.
A motion carried approving the fire service contract with the addition.
Meeting Dates
Clerk Jean Just asked the board to start reconsidering what day of the month their regular monthly meetings should fall on. She explained that holding them the first part of the month wasn’t working out for paying the bills as most weren’t in yet to be approved and signed.
A brief discussion was held on other days of the month that could potentially work better. Members will continue to look into the issue; the meeting day change wouldn’t occur until 2022.
Funding
Just informed the board about available grants, including one for noxious and invasive weeds. A discussion was held on areas of the township in need of weed removal, including brush and Chinese elm along Huber Ave.
Bill Langenbacher indicated he was open to help fill out applications as he’s had experience doing so in the past; Just will follow up with him.
Just told the board she was still trying to work out what the township can use their ARPA (American Recovery Plan Act) funds for, explaining most of her questions have to do with what they need to do to ‘prove’ the purchases qualified. A discussion was held on potential purchases, including the possibility of purchasing laptops for the supervisors.
Other Business
A motion carried to approve Resolution 2021-015: Resolution to Share in Wright Co.’s Local Option Sales Tax; proceeds to be used for improving township roads.
Mileage certification and sign maintenance inspection forms were approved and signed.
The next Clearwater Twp. meeting will be Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
