The Hambden Township Trustees met in Regular Session at the Hambden Townhall on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present:  Keith McClintock, Edward Kaminski and Nadine Pope.  Also in attendance was Fiscal Officer, Laura Chorman, Administrative Assistant, Mary Ann Dottore and those on the attached sign in sheet. 

Chairman McClintock called the Regular Meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:30 p.m.

Mr. McClintock asked if any residents had any questions or concerns to bring before the Board.  There were none.

MINUTES
Mr. McClintock asked the Board if there were any corrections or changes to the minutes of the Regular meeting of January 20, 2010.  There were no changes requested and Mrs. Pope made a motion to accept the minutes and waive their reading.

ZONING INSPECTOR
Zoning Inspector, Darlene Welch was absent and submitted to the Board prior to the meeting her activity report covering the period of January 20, 2010 through January 31, 2010.  Helen Scheuring read Mrs. Welch's report.  A copy of the activity report and verbal report are attached for review.  Paul Molan reported that the Geauga County Prosecutor's training regarding conditional variances and the role of the Board of Zoning Appeals in township zoning was very similar to the Ohio Township seminar in Blacklick, Ohio.

ZONING
Mr. McClintock reported that the Zoning Commission met on Monday, February 1, 2010 and continues working on rewrites of various sections of the Hambden Township Zoning Resolution.  Mr. McClintock stated that he is very impressed with the Zoning Commission members and the great job they do rewriting the Zoning Resolution.

Helen Scheuring reported that on February 11th the Biofuel meeting will be held in the      commissions hearing room at 1:00 pm.  Mr. McClintock stated that he will be attending that meeting.

Mr. McClintock reported that as a follow-up to one of the recommendations in the Hambden Land Use Plan he will be meeting with Rod Garrison of EG&G Consultants on Friday, February 12th at noon to discuss the streetscape of Route 6 leading into Hambden from Chardon.  EG&G Consultants specialize in streetscaping.  After viewing the areas, Mr. Garrison is willing to make a presentation to the area business leaders informing them what is involved, what grant monies are available and what projects typically cost.
   
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Hildenbrand submitted to the Board and audience the monthly incident report for January listing 44 calls.  A copy is on file in the Fiscal Officer's office for review. 

Chief Hildenbrand reported that the new tanker truck will be placed in service on Saturday, February 6th.  They will then get the old Mack tanker ready to sell on GovDeals.com