LINCOLN TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

 FEBRUARY 13, 2007

 

The regular meeting of the Lincoln Township Board was called to order by the Supervisor with all present and 17 guest. The agenda was approved after motion by Oswald.

 

Public hearing opened at 7:04 for Industrial Equipment tax exemption for Modern Metal Craft. Request was explained and owner addressed the board. Hearing was closed at 7:12.

 

Motion by Ensign to allow above request. Roll call vote: Briggs - YES, Wray - YES, Oswald - YES, Hughes - YES, Ensign - YES. Approved unanimously.

 

Correspondence was read regarding Walk for Warmth letter, Drain Commission letter, and right to farm seminar.

 

The minutes of January meeting were approved after motion by Oswald.

 

Motion to by bills by Ensign. Roll call vote: Ensign - YES, Hughes - YES, Oswald - YES, Wray - YES, Briggs - YES. Approved unanimously.

 

The fire department, planning commission, building inspector, and water district reports were heard.

 

Approved attendance of M.T.A. seminar for Zoning Board of Appeals members after motion by Ensign.

 

Approved installation of street light at Blueberry and Dublin after motion by Hughes.

 

Motion by Hughes to approve resolution to set Supervisor salary at $15,777.54 for 2007- 2008. Roll call vote: Ensign - YES, Oswald - YES, Hughes - YES, Wray -YES, Briggs - YES. Approved unanimously.

 

Motion by Wray to approve resolution to set Clerk salary at $15,655.00 for 2007-2008. Roll call vote: Oswald - YES, Ensign - YES, Wray - YES, Briggs - NO, Hughes - YES.  Approved.

 

Motion by Wray to approve resolution to set Treasurer salary at $14,943. 00 and $5000.00 for summer tax collection. Roll call vote: Hughes - YES, Ensign - YES, Briggs - NO, Oswald - YES, Wray - YES. Approved.

 

Motion by Hughes to approve resolution to set Trustee salary at $120.00 per meeting.  Roll call vote: Hughes - YES, Briggs - NO, Oswald - YES, Wray - YES, Ensign - YES. Approved.

 

Motion by Wray to set budget workshop for March 20 th at 7:00 p.m. Motion approved.

 

Motion by Wray to set Truth in Taxation and budget hearing for March 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Motion approved.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Larry Hughes, Clerk