Scott Leber
419-465-2294
Cell: 419-706-5850
Michael G Parker
567-205-0001
Cell: 419-704-2549
Brian A Miller
419-541-1148
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ERIE COUNTY, OHIO USA
December 17, 2025
CALL TO ORDER:
Trustee Scott Leber called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
:Trustee Scott Leber led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Leber, Miller, Parker, and Road Superintendent Andy Dunlap were present at roll call. Officer Pelletier was also present.
MINUTES:
Fiscal Officer Pelletier electronically distributed the minutes for approval before the meeting.
Motion
Mr. Miller moved to approve the minutes, and Mr. Parker seconded the motion. A verbal vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.
GUESTS:
No guests were present
ZONING INSPECTOR
Zoning inspector Dunlap had one lot split.
Prosecutor Bennett is preparing to send another certified clean-up letter.
Martha Lublow is resigning as secretary from the zoning board effective January 1, 2026.
Mr. Dunlap is planning a Zoning Commission meeting.
ROAD SUPERINTENDENT:
Mr. Dunlap plans to have the new zero-turn mower in February.
Mr. Dunlap has used 30 tons of salt and ordered another 100 tons.
TRUSTEES
Trustee Leber:
Trustee Miller:
Trustee Miller went to the annual Erie County Engineer meeting. The Engineer will be able to identify catch basins and right-of-way.
Trustee Parker:
FISCAL OFFICER:
The Fiscal Officer read the Department of Commerce communication requirement of review regarding Retail Liquor Permits. No one objected to any seller of alcoholic beverages in Oxford Township.
COMMUNICATIONS:
No communications from Sheriff Sigsworth.
OLD BUSINESS :
There is no old business to report.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION 1A.12.17.25
Resolution 2025-12-17-1
WHEREAS,
the Assistant Erie County Prosecutor (Legal Counsel) for Oxford and Perkins Township has reviewed the draft document for Perkins Township to provide an Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Ambulance Service Agreement (“Agreement”), to Oxford TownshipWHEREAS, Legal Counsel because of the review, has submitted the final Agreement for approval by the Boards of Trustees of Oxford and Perkins Townships,
WHEREAS,
the Oxford Township Trustees consider the services and rates proposed in the final Agreement are reasonable and acceptable,WHEREAS, Oxford Township Trustees have submitted a formal request for termination of contract with North Central EMS effective December 31, 2025,
WHEREAS, North Central EMS has agreed to a termination of the current Agreement effective December 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Oxford Township Trustees approve the Agreement for Perkins Township to provide an Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Ambulance Service with an effective date to coincide with the termination of the North Central EMS Agreement, that is, that it will be effective on 12:00 AM January 1, 2026.
DULY ADOPTED, by the Oxford Township Board of Trustees, Erie County Ohio in lawful regular session duly assembled, and open to the public this 17th day of December 2025.
Mr. Parker moved to enter Executive session to discuss wages, and Mr. Leber seconded the motion.
A verbal vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.Mr. Parker moved out of the Executive Session back to the regular session to discuss wages, and Mr. Parker seconded the motion.
A verbal vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING FOR 2026
Fiscal Officer calls for:
Motion: Open nominations for President of the Board of Trustees
RESOLUTION 1A.12.17.25
Elect Board Chairman for 2026
Mr. Leber yielded the chair to Fiscal Officer Melissa Pelletier. Ms. Pelletier called for a motion to open nominations for President of the Board of Trustees.
Motion
Mr. Leber moved to open nominations, and Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The roll was called, and all present answered yes. The motion carried.
Mr. Parker nominated Mr. Miller for President of the Board of Trustees, and Mr. Leber seconded the nomination. Mr. Leber then moved to close the nominations, which Mr. Parker seconded. A roll call was conducted, and all present responded affirmatively; the motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Pelletier called for a vote to elect Mr. Miller as President of the Board. Everyone present voted yes, making Mr. Miller the 2026 President of the Board.
RESOLUTION 1B.12.17.25
Motion
Mr. Leber moved to open the nominations for Vice President of the Board, and Mr. Miller seconded the motion. The roll was called, and the motion carried, with everyone present responding in the affirmative.
Mr. Miller nominated Mr. Parker for Vice President of the Board of Trustees, and Mr. Leber seconded the nomination. Mr. Leber then moved to close the nominations, which Mr. Miller also seconded. The roll was called, and everyone present responded affirmatively, thereby closing the nominations.
Mr. Leber called for a vote of all those in favor of electing Mr. Parker as Vice President. With everyone responding yes, Mr. Parker was elected Vice President of the Board of Trustees.
Correct supplemental from 10-08-2025
An error was made in calculations for the supplemental appropriations on October 8, 2025, and requires a correction. Disregard the supplemental appropriation for the Gas Tax Fund and increase the Road & Bridge Fund supplemental appropriation by $27,147.
Motion: Disregard the supplemental appropriation for the Gas Tax Fund, and increase the Road & Bridge Fund supplemental appropriation by $27,147
Mr. Miller moved to disregard the supplemental appropriation for the Gas Tax and increase the Road & Bridge Fund supplemental appropriation by $27,147, and Mr. Parker seconded the motion. A verbal vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.
The Fiscal Officer reported that she discovered a typographical error in the April 16, 2025, minutes for the supplemental appropriation to the Fire & Rescue Levy Fund. The minutes reflect that the supplemental was for $75.00, and it should have been recorded as $75,000. She indicated she requires a motion to correct the error.
Motion: Motion to correct typographical error in the April 16, 2025, minutes for the supplemental appropriation to the Fire & Rescue Levy Fund from $75.00 to $75,000.
Mr. Parker moved to correct a typographical error in the April 16, 2025, minutes for the supplemental appropriation to the Fire & Rescue Levy Fund from $75.00 to $75,000, and Mr. Leber seconded the motion. A verbal vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.
Approve Permanent Appropriations for 2026
RESOLUTION 1C.12.17.25
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Oxford Township in Erie County, Ohio, that to provide for the current expenses and other expenditures of said Board of Trustees, during the fiscal year, ending December 31, 2026, the following sums be and the same are hereby set aside and appropriated for the several purposes for which expenditures are to be made for and during said fiscal year, as follows, viz:
GENERAL FUND $345,901.00
MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE TAX 15,000.00
GASOLINE TAX 181,870.00
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 138,447.50
PERMISSIVE MOTOR VEHICLE TAX 44,000.00
FIRE & RESCUE, AMBULANCE & EMS SERVICE 155,283.00
MISCELLANEOUS CAPITAL PROJECTS 1,500.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $882,001.50
Motion: Motion to Adopt a Resolution for Permanent Appropriations for 2026
Mr. Parker moved to adopt a resolution for permanent Appropriations for 2026, and Mr. Leber seconded the motion. A verbal vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 1D.12.17.25
Rehire Andrew Dunlap for 2026 as Road Superintendent and Zoning Board Inspector, increasing his salary by 3% effective January 1, 2026, and adding a $200.00 stipend for work boots and a $250.00 stipend for clothing.
Motion: Rehire Andrew Dunlap for 2026 as Road Superintendent and Zoning Board Inspector, increasing his salary by 3% effective January 1, 2026, and adding a $200.00 stipen for work boots and a $250.00 stipend for clothing.
Mr. Miller moved to rehire Andrew Dunlap for 2026 as Road Superintendent and Zoning Board Inspector, increasing his salary by 3% effective January 1, 2026, and adding a $200.00 stipend for work boots and a $250.00 stipend for clothing. Mr. Parker seconded the motion. A verbal vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 1E.12.17.25
To rehire Lisa Crescimano for 2026 as Assistant Fiscal Officer and to increase her salary by 3% effective January 1, 2026.
Motion: Rehire Lisa Crescimano for 2026 as Assistant Fiscal Officer and to increase her salary by 3% effective January 1, 2026.
Mr. Parker moved to rehire Lisa Crescimano as Assistant Fiscal Officer for 2026 and to increase her salary by 3% effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. A verbal vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 1F.12.17.25
Board to act as a Body to supervise, maintain, and repair township roads.
Motion: Board to act as a Body to supervise, maintain, and repair township roads
Mr. Miller moved to authorize the Board to act as a Body to supervise, maintain, and repair township roads. Mr. Parker seconded the motion. A verbal vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 1G.12.17.25
Authorize the Fiscal Officer to request tax advances from the Erie County Auditor
Motion: Authorize the Fiscal Officer to request tax advances from the Erie County Auditor
Mr. Miller moved to authorize the Fiscal Officer to request tax advances from the Erie County Auditor. Mr. Parker seconded the motion. A verbal vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 1H.12.17.25
Authorize the Fiscal Officer to pay routine monthly invoices electronically when receivednear the due dates to avoid finance charges
Motion: Authorize the Fiscal Officer to pay routine monthly invoices electronically when received near the due dates to avoid finance charges
Mr. Parker moved to authorize the Fiscal Officer to pay routine monthly invoices electronically when received near the due date to avoid finance charges. Mr. Leber seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 1I.12.17.25
Authorize the purchase of health insurance for Trustees and the Fiscal Officer
Motion: Authorize the purchase of health insurance for Trustees and the Fiscal Officer.
Mr. Miller moved to authorize the purchase of health insurance for Trustees and the Fiscal Officer. Mr. Parker seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 1J.12.17.25
Approve the regulatory method of filing the Annual Financial Report
Motion: Approve the regulatory method of filing the Annual Financial Report
Mr. Leber moved to approve the regulatory method for filing the Annual Financial Report. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 1K.12.17.25
Adopt the salary method for payment of the Trustees and the Fiscal Officer
Motion: Adopt the salary method for payment of the Trustees and the Fiscal Officer.
Mr. Parker moved to adopt the salary method for payment of the Trustees and the Fiscal Officer. Mr. Leber seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 1L.12.17.25
Designate meeting dates and times for regular session board meetings to the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Motion: Designate meeting dates and times for regular session board meetings to the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Leber moved to designate the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. as the meeting date and time for regular session board meetings. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 1M.12.17.25
Adopt a 2026 fee schedule for Oxford Township for fire, mowing, and cleanup.
Motion: Adopt a 2026 fee schedule for Oxford Township for fire, mowing, and cleanup. Fees are as follows:
Burning Fine if Groton Fire Department is called during a burn: $1500.00
Mowing Fee if township must mow property: $750.00
Cleanup Fee if the township must clean your property: $2500
Mr. Parker moved to adopt a 2026 fee schedule for Oxford Township for fire, mowing, and cleanup. Fees are as follows:
Burning Fine if Gorton Fire Department is called during a burn: $1500.00
Mowing Fee if township must mow property: $750.00
Cleanup Fee if the township must clean your property: $2500
Mr. Miller seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 1N.12.17.25
Certify Township Road Mileage for 2026
Motion: Certify Township Road Mileage for 2026
Mr. Miller moved to certify the township road mileage for 2026. Mr. Parker seconded the motion. A verbal vote was taken, and the motion passed .
RESOLUTION 1O.12.17.25
Rehire Madalyn Thayer for 2026 as Appeals Board Secretary and her salary by 3% effective January 1, 2026.
Motion: Mr. Miller moved to rehire Madalyn Thayer for 2026 as Appeals Board Secretary and her salary by 3% effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Parker seconded the motion. A verbal vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.
Motion
Mr. Miller moved to pay all Oxford Township bills, seconded by Mr. Parker. The motion passed unanimously.
Motion
Mr. Parker moved to adjourn, and Mr. Miller seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
Scott Leber, Trustee – Chairman _________________________
Melissa Pelletier, Fiscal Officer