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Trustees approve mower and truck purchases, tackle Schirtzinger Road concerns and revise cemetery fees
Summary
The Board authorized replacement purchases for mowers and a dump truck, reviewed road project lists with the Franklin County Engineer (noting Schirtzinger Road as a priority), and revised Wesley Chapel Cemetery fees and approved cemetery buyback refunds during 2008 meetings.
Roads, cemetery maintenance and small‑asset procurement were recurring topics in meetings throughout 2008.
Fleet and equipment: The Board authorized pursuing bids to replace the 1997 International dump truck and later approved the purchase of three John Deere replacement mowers with trade-ins. Steve Montgomery requested consistent mower models for maintenance efficiency and was directed to provide trade‑in estimates and brand comparisons.
Roads and priority repairs: Trustees discussed the Franklin County Engineers’ 2008 road project list and were particularly concerned about the condition of Schirtzinger Road. Board members pushed for a more permanent fix than cold patching, requested a two‑year cycle for road work planning, and directed staff to meet with the County Engineer’s office to review priorities and scheduling. The Board later accepted an amended project cost after oil price increases raised resurfacing costs by $7,679.10 and authorized repairing driveway damage in Danford Square pending scheduled repaving.
Cemetery rules and fees: Trustees reviewed and later approved revisions to Wesley Chapel Cemetery rules that included a new non‑resident grave fee and increased Saturday burial fees. The Board also approved several refunds for previously purchased grave lots (e.g., $600 to Evelyn Skinner; $600 and $500 refunds for other purchasers) and approved Deep Green’s weed‑control service at $4,350 per application.
Other operational steps: The Board approved a resolution declaring junk motor vehicles at 3494 Fishinger Road and ordered their removal pursuant to Ohio statute and authorized the sale or sealed‑bid disposition of surplus equipment such as a 1998 dump truck.
