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Trustees approve equipment purchases and trade in old dump truck; Schirtzinger Road drainage work planned
Summary
Across multiple meetings trustees approved trading an old road truck for $10,500, undercoating and rustproofing for new trucks, considered installing a diesel fuel tank, and coordinated county work on Schirtzinger Road drainage and berm repairs in Timberbrook and Ridgewood.
Norwich Township trustees approved several fleet and road maintenance actions in 1998 as part of routine infrastructure upkeep. The board approved trading the township's old dump truck to Center City for $10,500 after receiving competing offers; the motion passed unanimously.
Trustees also approved undercoating and rustproofing the new dump/snowplow truck at Ziebart (noted cost ~$365) and discussed installing a dedicated diesel tank adjacent to the regular fuel tank at the township garage to avoid frequent trips to the fire station; an estimated cost for the smaller tank was cited at about $350 though engineering checks were to be completed before purchase.
The board tracked repair and drainage needs on Schirtzinger Road and authorized coordination with the Franklin County engineer to measure ditches, erect painted school crossing signs and address berm and visibility issues in Ridgewood and Timberbrook. Steve Montgomery and county staff were directed to pursue tile repairs, tree removals and stump grinding where necessary; bids and quotes were requested for specialized work.
Trustees purchased maintenance equipment to support roadside berm and crossing painting — including a sprayer (about $399) — and authorized purchase of a generator to operate the new equipment independently of fire‑department power when necessary. The minutes record unanimous approvals for the majority of these procurement items.
Next steps: staff to obtain final vendor quotes and regulatory clearances for fuel storage and to schedule county-supplied road repair windows; the clerk to post bid openings for certain equipment as required.
