Regular Meeting of the Scioto Township Trustees; Thursday September 4th, 2025 @ 7:00 P.M. at the Scioto Township Service Center.
Trustees Present; Chair Fannin, Jahn, Wolfe.
Schulz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Jahn moved to approve the minutes from the August 21st Regular meeting as corrected. Fannin seconded the motion. Vote; All Yes. Motion Carries.
Jahn moved to approve the minutes from the August 28th Special meeting as corrected. Fannin seconded the motion. Vote; All Yes. Motion Carries.
Reports made available; fund Status, Payment Listing, Receipt Listing.
Bills since the last meeting $98,957.46. Receipts since the last meeting $18,703.35.
Jahn moved to pay the bills. Wolfe seconded the motion. Vote; All Yes. Motion Carries.
OPEN SESSION- Representatives from Colliers International and Midwest Spirits spoke to the Trustees about the possibility of a dry barn whisky storage facility in the township, and if the property will need to be rezoned. The product will be distilled in a different location. Jahn asked about the size of the buildings. They will be approximately 58,000 sq. ft. Fannin asked about the distribution of the product. It will be bottled in a separate location also. There will be additional discussions at a later meeting.
Cory Wasmus spoke to the board about a potential data center being located in Scioto township. Wasmus spoke on the strain on local services as well as CO-2 emissions from a potential natural gas power plant. Wasmus asked the Trustees to go on record opposing these potential data centers.
Troy Smith spoke to the board about the township website and webmaster Wasmus refusing to post minutes at the last meeting, he asked the Trustees to terminate any contract with Wasmus. Smith also spoke about Wasmus running a business from his property without necessary permits.
DEPARTMENT UPDATES; Fire- Chief Cline reported that the new rescue boat has been delivered and is in service. Cline is looking at different fire gear manufacturers since the last is not holding up as well as previous styles. The SCBA compressor is back in service. Cline reported numerous wrecks and 2 working fires since the last meeting.
Zoning- Zoning Inspector Schulz reported he sent a certified letter to the property owner at 13283 Matville Rd. for a nuisance and it was returned, Schulz asked the board for guidance. Schulz said that he sent a copy of the letter along with pictures to the prosecutors office. Wolfe said in his opinion the property should be cleaned up. Attorney Griggs was in attendance and he advised the township to do a nuisance action on the property.
Schulz told the board that he attended a zoning round table webinar on August 25th. Schulz reported 3 permits since the last meeting.
Roads- Road Supervisor Murphy reported that the road crew has been picking up litter, repairing potholes and repairing and replacing signs. Wolfe asked about new signs in the Southern Point community being black signposts and painted black on the backs of the signs due to reflectivity. In the shop the road crew has been doing repairs and maintenance on the equipment and mowing cemeteries and the service center.
The Trustees received an email about 14020 Gibson Rd. The new upsized culvert is causing erosion on their property and a pinch point in the concrete is causing water to flow across their yard. Fannin will contact GPD about this issue. Fannin also spoke on a culvert on West Ford Rd. that has the ends coming up, he believes that a concrete culvert needs to be installed.
Cemetery- Wolfe reported 5 foundation orders for the fall pour. He also said that there are 28 stones in section 1 of Beckett Cemetery that need repaired.
OLD BUSSINESS- The Trustees have heard nothing new about the remainder of the park property.
Resolution 25-106; Fannin moved to go into Executive Session for a conference with an attorney (section 122.21 G-3) and invite attorney Griggs and Fiscal Officer Brill. Wolfe seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote; Fannin-yes, Jahn-yes, Wolfe-yes. Motion Carries.
Jahn moved to go back into Regular session. Fannin seconded the motion. Vote; All Yes. Motion Carries.
NEW BUSINESS- Fannin said the he told the new township employees Callahan to purchase the clothing that he needs for his uniform allowance.
Resolution 25-107; Re-Allocation $500.00 from Contracted Services to Advertising in Motor Vehicle License. Motion by Fannin. Second by Jahn. Vote; Fannin-yes, Jahn-yes, Wolfe-yes. Motion Carries.
Resolution 25-108; Re-Allocation $56,500.00 from Contracted Services to Planning Consultants in General. Motion by Fannin. Second by Jahn. Vote; Fannin-no, Jahn-yes, Wolfe-yes. Motion Carries.
Resolution 25-109; Re-Allocation $9200.00 from Machinery Equipment and Furniture to Improvement of Sites in Permanent Improvement. Motion by Fannin. Second by Jahn. Vote; Fannin-yes, Jahn-yes, Wolfe-yes. Motion Carries.
Resolution 25-110; Approve Po and Payment to Breathing Air Systems for $5740.94. Motion by Fannin. Second by Jahn. Vote; Fannin-yes, Jahn-yes, Wolfe-yes. Motion Carries.
The Trustees discussed the September 9th meeting of the DAC and the appointment of Brad Hughes or Tracey Garrett to the DAC board. Resolution 25-111; Fannin moved to appoint Brad Hughes to the DAC board. Jahn seconded the motion. Vote; Fannin-yes, Jahn-yes, Wolfe-yes. Motion Carries.
Resolution 25-112; Jahn moved to appoint Fiscal Officer Brill to represent the township at the DAC meeting. Fannin seconded the motion. Vote; Fannin-yes, Jahn-yes, Wolfe-yes. Motion Carries.
Jahn said that he received an email from GPD about the engineering estimate for the Burgett Rd. OPWC project and it was $115,629.00. Fannin said that the township should contact the Pickaway Co. Engineer’s office about the engineering of the project.
With no other business to come before the board Wolfe moved to adjourn. Jahn seconded the motion. Vote; All Yes. Meeting Adjourned.