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Trustees rescinded an earlier PO and approved a new PO to Kist Electric for $4,749 from park-dedicated funds to install electricity at the pavilion. Staff said the price increased because a second circuit was recommended to provide sufficient capacity. The motion to approve the PO passed on the record.
Miss Reinhardt requested a $5,000 purchase order to Mount Pleasant Blacktop for asphalt repairs on township roads; trustees approved the PO. A trustee also reported gathering quotes for a new salt/snow truck and said a 60-inch culvert on Howard Creek Road needs replacement, with numbers to be presented at the next meeting.
On parks, trustees said Don Gill offered to donate a model train station display; township staff will evaluate the logistics and cost to move and install it. Staff reported grading at the playground site was expected to begin weather permitting, with contractor Pinchura slated to assemble the play equipment once grading is complete.
No amendments to the Kist Electric or Mount Pleasant orders were recorded at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Morgan Township Trustee Meeting 7-14-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Morgan Township trustees approved a purchase order to Kist Electric for pavilion electrical installation at an increased cost, approved $5,000 to Mount Pleasant Blacktop for road asphalt repairs, and staff reported park playground grading and assembly schedules.","taxTitle","Morgan Township Trustee, Morgan Township, Butler County, Ohio","taxId",70384,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6172783,"Resident says bridge collapsed after runoff; trustees plan field inspection and county follow-up",85,1300000,1385000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5387119-61cb799e4e5f69a9bcb9e1c0a5fc3d52&start=1300&end=1385","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5387119-61cb799e4e5f69a9bcb9e1c0a5fc3d52/thumbnail_1300000.jpg","/articles/6172783/Ohio/Resident-says-bridge-collapsed-after-runoff-trustees-plan-field-inspection-and-county-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172783-6ac7ee27be73c939ce21da38f6a8d17b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770985845&Signature=CmJzdkzBXShfa~bQxjNbZwJWNr0sE-l7RHYk096Wjkol7-pobH0J~rqcmGlomDazyxZAxt0GI7uK2ZnUP-FoT25LEu9TESdJgR9-l59rKfe8CNl7UQSrsVzMgYcaE1jR73jFRG2Y0T7xA~QGbVwKkFVbVfpLFT56BVXdM2~rMihAeEbrf2Pt2MUmddBX06kU-DbsKQKBvVWuW~8jZ-5fBoxAuOT4odsIDeHcDUtS18cjZfSHp4BctGpJt2rl4IhfIf1dQ1ROmFMkg8DUMPF8DCqLH-m5BKXjNCc5zFt44XNzkHNRjd~b6ZLb18362fsDXvVuWR2niewArG1HLgZYJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Morgan Township resident told trustees stormwater runoff tied to recent retention work has eroded a creek crossing to his property, leaving the bridge collapsed and his home difficult to access.
Mike Henley, who identified himself as a Morgan Township resident, told trustees the problem has persisted for three to four years and worsened after recent retention boxes were installed upstream. He said a heavy rain on June 15 caused the bridge leading to his house to wash out and the creek to widen markedly. \"I can't get to my house,\" Henley said. \"Simple activities, like bringing groceries in or taking the garbage out have now become big issues.\"
Henley said he had contacted township and county personnel, obtained repair estimates approaching $100,000 for a private bridge, and that neighbors have also had property impacts from erosion. He asked the township for help in evaluating solutions and said he was reluctant to spend large sums if the underlying runoff problem would persist.
Trustees and the fire chief discussed emergency-response arrangements and agreed the township needs to inspect the site and document conditions before approaching Butler County. One trustee said a special field meeting would be scheduled after Trustee Tom returned, and staff would compile findings for county engineers and consider whether outside engineering analysis is required.
No funding commitment or immediate remediation was approved at the meeting; trustees said the next step is a site visit and coordination with the county engineer's office, with potential follow-up to seek resources or engineering help.","A Morgan Township resident told trustees his bridge and access were washed out by runoff near Lehi Chapel Road, leaving his home accessible only by foot. Trustees agreed to inspect the site, consider a special meeting and coordinate with Butler County and outside engineers as needed.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6172787,"Trustees to inspect Lehi Estates mobile home park after neighbor complaint about abandoned trailers and odors",110,775000,885000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5387119-61cb799e4e5f69a9bcb9e1c0a5fc3d52&start=775&end=885","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5387119-61cb799e4e5f69a9bcb9e1c0a5fc3d52/thumbnail_775000.jpg","/articles/6172787/Ohio/Trustees-to-inspect-Lehi-Estates-mobile-home-park-after-neighbor-complaint-about-abandoned-trailers-and-odors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172787-d6763cdc8be98c7b4a1f850438084908/orig.mp4?Expires=1770985845&Signature=ehmm8HOcbsODP5Wr4hMjjMcuyGUIewHCVrb8xdnw1HXCDm9RR6RLFffXHI4d3wzPl23BXw9-xysJRZ287Be3xvIdjKBMOK3MQiU9vF-QxNgC~9FJTBzCt05Wn3SQi0tezS0hjRA5oJRdS~a8QLL4qYizoUI7k6Ba1eRmD-zFScaGVOVocF2CHHX4HhUMWGxndXm4w6LaxFxTe9DwXY4nIQ6zjd1RbTm0cksBf-T0z-t6v2662~Hseh9uVBDUe~mJFexM0w0KWjxkvlTV03tU3WaVs4OKL~d7tj63Xh5B5x6R5Oz2CEIEb3A21XeF8PEPhaP4al~syoxyfjaOGIMkzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Township staff reported a complaint about multiple abandoned mobile homes at Lehi Estates Mobile Home Park and said they will pursue inspection and legal options with the county prosecutor.
Dale, a township staff member who presented photos and background, told trustees he received a neighbor complaint about strong odors and visible disrepair at the site. He said he contacted the Ohio Commerce Industrial Compliance Department and the Butler County Board of Health but was told the state agency has limited authority over individual units and the county health official expressed hesitancy about intervention.
Dale said he had contacted Steve Wagner in the Butler County prosecutor's office and planned a site inspection with him and a township official the next day. \"It is a major health hazard,\" Dale said, describing multiple abandoned trailers and inoperable vehicles on the property. He estimated there are at least nine trailers on the parcel, some with fire damage from an earlier blaze and debris remaining.
Dale told trustees the property owner has been reluctant to cooperate. He said the prosecutor's office will assist if court action is required. Dale asked trustees to allow staff and the prosecutor to proceed with inspection and legal follow-up to remove hazards and address code compliance.
Trustees did not take immediate enforcement action during the meeting but directed staff to continue coordination with the county prosecutor and other agencies. No timeline for removal or specific court filings was provided at the meeting.","Township staff reported multiple abandoned trailers in Lehi Estates Mobile Home Park, described as a public-health and nuisance concern. Staff will inspect the site with the county prosecutor and pursue removal options.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6172790,"Morgan Township fire chief reports grant awards, trustees approve medical direction PO",137,227000,364000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5387119-61cb799e4e5f69a9bcb9e1c0a5fc3d52&start=227&end=364","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5387119-61cb799e4e5f69a9bcb9e1c0a5fc3d52/thumbnail_227000.jpg","/articles/6172790/Ohio/Morgan-Township-fire-chief-reports-grant-awards-trustees-approve-medical-direction-PO","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172790-41e2a9144f64f8dfd04e96782d3f47ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1770985845&Signature=XjQtcH90pTcaeBpyxiTsV5A5iIu~OfKMkZKlFjcH8tV1-47rk6uyYdkqEVpqQ1Exx9-W6oDXUFFdDBsafaltlvUhebQKAbShJqGR1fsfC2kXmSm56Hi~F5ll9r4ufFZlIcYIXWFBGt-GZ-7XF6bCIB2d1hTdCNBeQWlDVnULDlRSnDLoZP-KuZKJrvnCVhbe5~~pZyoLcWZvNrnl4rIPAfOlysbXMbHxaJrViTO-7r9B1typlq1guSdUOSMQz1pWV0RP1t5DBMX~IUcypmNfKyi9ebw~X6VL8SdxpQy86uDW2fL4yiXoxQTyV1zZM2lhLOf~wU1BBpRR1M0a5MJmUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Morgan Township's fire chief reported the department received a state EMS Priority 1 grant and has submitted two other grant applications, then trustees approved a purchase order for medical direction services.
At the meeting the fire chief said the township was awarded a State of Ohio EMS Priority 1 grant for $3,330.96 and that the department has already expended those funds while awaiting supplies. He also said the department applied to the Community Foundation HERO fund for $1,395 and to Norfolk Southern Railway for hose equipment totaling $14,894 and is awaiting decisions.
The chief reported call volume increases: \"That puts us at 271 responses for the year so far,\" he said, and added that average out-the-door time met state and federal standards at 1 minute and 38 seconds.
Trustees approved a purchase order to Roderick M. Huff, MD, for medical direction services covering Jan. 1' to June 30, 2025, in the amount of $6,000 from fund 2281. The motion passed on a recorded vote with trustees voting in favor.
The chief also summarized training, inspections, mutual-aid transports and that mutual aid resulted in neighboring townships transporting patients when runs occurred simultaneously. No further conditions or amendments to the medical-direction contract were provided at the meeting.","The township fire chief reported a state EMS grant award and pending grant applications; trustees approved a purchase order to contract medical direction services for the fire/EMS department.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6172796,"Morgan Township trustees adopt 2026 tax budget, set temporary appropriations",43,71000,114000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5387119-61cb799e4e5f69a9bcb9e1c0a5fc3d52&start=71&end=114","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5387119-61cb799e4e5f69a9bcb9e1c0a5fc3d52/thumbnail_71000.jpg","/articles/6172796/Ohio/Morgan-Township-trustees-adopt-2026-tax-budget-set-temporary-appropriations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172796-a4251699f3bf8a3e6240f6a5925d51d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770985845&Signature=ATgGcGaFFbXQVx0scJPgeJF6OZqIyONWiL7piZgRtAG0kB6xbkQOXl3Nr3uBd4B3BnItKxY00mfGbbcJPU7ljRXDnNE-TZe1KuYXJuw1OKHiZvDJ-m~JxEdG7XYHbWwiX3BBg9sOj2pB00xw1lHh3vjGg3grXcx7Z6By0tXNppFLI6kisspvRw0tL2LAODxTDTlc86TyYfCBmGqK4d8awUHx9qvm5Mi6-EI0h2Rdh7po3FHzmV~6NMCqspZQpYMuBs95eDFoKOb3AMcPmXaTbOjJy-UhFsYuLMuY~0MmkqhEtbuIo1qaCtx1ltw84ZXfqpTrSB-yB3xiq~bNF6~fVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Morgan Township trustees voted to approve and adopt the township's 2026 tax budget and to make temporary appropriations for expenditures for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
The measure, presented at the meeting for transmission to Butler County, cites the Ohio Revised Code sections read at the meeting. Adoption sends the tax budget to the county for its review and allows the township to set temporary spending limits while final appropriations are completed.
Trustees said the budget is ready to be forwarded to Butler County. \"We have our 2026 budget completed, and we need to take it up to Butler County,\" a trustee said during the meeting. The trustee read the motion and the Ohio Revised Code citations aloud before a roll-call vote that approved the resolution.
The motion passed on a recorded voice vote. Officials did not provide an itemized appropriation schedule during the public portion of the meeting, and trustees indicated further work on final appropriations will follow county review.
Trustees also approved minutes from June 23 and a special meeting June 25, and approved payment listings covering a range of dates cited in the meeting.","Morgan Township trustees voted to approve and adopt the 2026 tax budget and make temporary appropriations for fiscal year 2026, citing sections of the Ohio Revised Code. The action moves the township budget forward to Butler County review.","actionData","errors"]

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