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PENFIELD TRUSTEES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8
Certificate Bank 25438 Sprague Rd.
Reconciliation and Monthly reports. 440-235-4317
Fiscal Officer Denes read the correspondence, which Schild’s IGA www.tsmower.com
included the LC Sheriff’s report, info on COVID tests thru RT 82 & Island Rd. | 440-748-3751
the LC Health Plan, the Oberlin Municipal Court Annual
report, notice of a rate increase from Armstrong, a www.schildsigagrafton.com was discussed. He reported that the LC Office on Aging has
membership request at a cost of $150 annually from LCCA received a wheelchair accessible van to aid in transportation of
and information on the 3/23 American Red Cross Blood Roadman Albrecht reported that he will begin the clients to doctor appointments. As the LC Community Block
Drive. Denes reported that the Township roster had been Cemetery cleanup soon. Grant and LMRE’s people fund are now funding the Meals on
forwarded to the County. Denes questioned the use of the Trustee Conrad reported that Don Romancek called to dis- Wheels program, Flynn asked Director Ksiazek if former fund-
NOPEC Energized Community Grant funds to help purchase cuss the SWAC ditch projects further. The estimated cost of ing from the Township Trustees could be used to fund other
an energy efficient refrigerator to replace the one in the the Curtis Ditch Phase IV project was $427,850 and the programs. Lauren will research and advise.
Town Hall kitchen. FO Denes gave contact information for an Webster Rd. ditch project was estimated at $109,140. Conrad Chairman Johnson reported on his attendance at the LCTA
alternate security camera company to procure a competitive continues to gather pictures and supporting documentation meeting, where ARPA Fund expenditures were discussed and
bid to Chairman Johnson. Denes reported on a phone call with for the proj-ects from residents that Trustee Flynn met with. clarified. LC Prosecutor’s office Dan Petticord advised that any
a representative from Great Lakes Petroleum regarding As the total SWAC budget for ’23 is $400,000, alternate legal township expenditures can be funded with ARPA Funds.
replacing the existing lock on the diesel tank with a funding will be researched. No engineering estimate has been LCTA is trying to organize a County wide Zoning meeting.
combination lock provided by Great Lakes. This would make received for the Horvath Ditch yet. Shawn Duffala discussed The date for Penfield Day was discussed. The Trustees will at-
fuel delivery more efficient. Denes discussed the April 23 the LC Engineers application for funding for culvert repairs tend the Recreation Board meeting to firm up the date. A work
Earth Day Concert and questioned the choice of with Conrad. Trust-ee Conrad signed a letter of support with session to discuss the 5-Year Plan, Policy Manual, newsletter
refreshments. Pies will be purchased as in the past. reassurance that this would not affect the Township’s chances questionnaire and ARPA fund expenditures was set for March
Zoning Inspector Brett Linden reported that he fielded a for funding. Conrad is working with Steve Adams of the 15, at 5:30 p.m.
call from a potential buyer for 40600 St. Rt. 18. They wish to Engineer’s office to schedule the township road inspection. At 8:32 p.m., Chairman Johnson made a motion, seconded
split the existing lot into two smaller lots, which would render Conrad asked Chairman Johnson to purchase new culvert by Trustee Conrad to go into executive session to discuss pur-
both lots unbuildable, as neither would contain the minimum signs and posts for Short Rd. He asked that Roadman chase of property. At 8:52 p.m., Chairman Johnson declared
acreage requirement. Linden reported that the (6) one-acre lots Albrecht & Bob Storms repair the bent post on the highwater the meeting back in regular session. With no additional busi-
on the corner of West & Webster are buildable lots as they flip sign. ness to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
were deeded before 1962. The owner wishes to have a barn Trustee Flynn continues to poll residents regarding
drive off of West Rd. His house is on Webster Rd. their flooding issues to provide support for the SWAC grant
BZA 1st Alternate Amy Younglas had no questions or com- appli-cation. Don Romancek reported to Flynn that SWAC
ments. is peti-tioning the County Commissioners to use ARPA funds
no for ditch projects. Discussion was also held w/Romancek
questions or comments. regarding splitting projects into smaller segments. The new
Recreation Board Treasurer Rachael Duling reported on road mower is in and Polen is prepping it in anticipation of the
her attendance at the KEY Collaborative meeting with receipt of our replacement tractor. Polen Implement will
Chairman Johnson, where she received a pledge of up to pickup old tractor and swap out tires. Flynn reported that the
$6,000 towards the playground equipment project that may Hot Stove President will attend the Recreation Board meeting
also be partially funded by the Healthy Places Grant that the on March 9 to discuss ’22 field usage. Brian Hagerman, who
Recreation Board submitted. As this is a reimbursing grant, has a travel team, ques-tioned the usage of fields. Flynn
Duling questioned whether the Trustees would front the fielded a call from a resident that reported that the LC
money for the equipment until reimbursement by February Engineers damaged the roadway, as well as her yard, when
2023. A motion passed to fund this project until they did work there recently. Flynn will have the LC
reimbursement is received. Engineer review damage when assessing roads. Flynn
BZA Chair Brad Niece reported that they had a productive reported on his attendance at the LCOOA advisory board
organizational meeting with good discussion. He discussed the meeting, where the lack of caregivers and the Memory Café
possibility of a joint meeting with the Zoning Commission.