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The Board of Trustees of Sugarcreek Township, Greene County, Ohio, met in Regular
Session on July 20, 2015 at 7:00 pm, at 2090 Ferry Road, Sugarcreek Township, Ohio
45305.
1. Mrs. Daugherty called the session to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Mr. Hodson called the roll with Board Members Nadine Daugherty, Mike Pittman and Scott
Bryant being present. In addition to Mr. Tiffany, Township Administrator, others, who
signed in, were Donna Hellman, Danielle Coots, Barbara Burson, Denise Moore, and Marty
Heide.
3. All rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4. Community Activities
Mr. Tiffany said the Lion's Festival is coming up in August. Mrs. Daugherty asked if the
Farmer's Market is doing okay. Cara said it is doing fine but we have had a lot of rainy
Fridays. Mr. Tiffany said there are no tomatoes at the Market yet. He told the Trustee's to let
him know if they were going to participate in the parade. Chief Brown said August 1st will be
the Big Wheel event at Cables Mill. He said the Department will be participating and are
preparing their modified entry. He also said August 4th is 'National Night Out' and the
department will be at Target between 5:00 and 8:00 pm.
5. Presentation by Marty Heide from Congressman Mike Turner's office
Marty talked about the Office's constituent services and provided the Board and Staff with
information about our Government, the Capitol Building and Congress. Marty provided
information about passports. She made everyone aware that passport are required to travel to
Canada. She said there is a card, similar to a drivers’ license, that is available for Canada and
that the book passport is required for all air travel. Marty listed the means of procuring a
passport and how their office could be of service to expedite the process. She also said their
office could arrange guided tours of the Capitol. Mr. Tiffany asked Marty to inform everyone
how long she had served with Mr. Turner. Marty said twenty-seven (27) years.
6. Reports
A. Administration
Mr. Tiffany had no report.
B. Fiscal Office
Mr. Hodson said the Ohio State Auditors were in today and he is scheduled for an Audit
beginning August 10th.
C. Fire
The report prepared by the Fire Department will be appended to the permanent record.
Assistant Chief Zimmerman said the Greene County Fair is coming up August 3rd and
they will be sending a Medic to be on hand for emergencies.

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D. Police
The report prepared by the Police Department will be appended to the permanent record.
Chief Brown said he had nothing to add.
E. Roads and Services
The report for Roads and Services will be appended to the permanent record. Mr.
Tiffany said the weather is killing us. He said we have had six trees down in the last
couple of weeks. He said they have blown down because all the rain has made the soil so
soft the roots won't hold. Mr. Pittman asked him if he had talked to Mr. Geyer about
Feedwire and Little Sugarcreek. Mr. Tiffany said he had made him aware of the problem.
F. Zoning
The report prepared by Cara Tilford, Director of Planning and Zoning, will be appended
to the permanent record. Mr. Tiffany asked Cara if Miller Valentine had submitted. Cara
responded that they had.
G. Information Technology
The report prepared by Mr. Zappanti, Director of Information Technology, will be
appended to the permanent record. Mr. Zappanti said he had nothing to add.
H. Trustees
Mr. Pittman said the Board had met with Centerville to negotiate arrangements for Fire
Service. He said the meeting went fairly well and both parties expressed interest in
getting something done. He also talked about the meeting Centerville held at the Korean
Baptiste Church regarding the Cornerstone project and traffic. Mr. Tiffany said they did
not have much of a turnout.
Mr. Bryant said he also thought the meeting with Centerville went fairly well and set a
good foundation for moving forward.
Mrs. Daugherty also talked about the meeting and said she also thought it went well.
7. Public Comments – Agenda Items
None.
8. Old Business
Schedule next Fire/EMS Public Input meeting. Mr. Tiffany said the scheduling is still on
hold.
9. New Business
Consent Agenda Items
A. Approval of Minutes

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B. Payment of Bills
C. Reappointment of Board of Zoning Commission Member Donna Hellman
Resolution #2015.07.20.01
WHEREAS, the five-year term of Board of Zoning Commission member Donna
Hellmann has expired; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Commission plays a pivotal role in the land-use
decisions for Sugarcreek Township; and,
WHEREAS, it is imperative that all positions on the Board of Zoning Commission be
filled with Citizens who will make decisions that are in the best interest of Sugarcreek
Township.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Donna Hellmann is hereby re-
appointed to the Board of Zoning Commission for a five-year term expiring on March 31,
2020. (Said appointment made pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 519.04.)
D. Appointment of Board of Zoning Commission Alternate Member Denise Moore
Resolution #2015.07.20.02
WHEREAS, an Alternate Member on the Board of Zoning Commission recently
resigned, leaving the remainder of this five-year term open; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Commission plays a pivotal role in the land-use
decisions for Sugarcreek Township; and,
WHEREAS, it is imperative that all positions on the Zoning Commission be filled
with Citizens who will make decisions in the best interest of Sugarcreek Township; and,
WHEREAS, Denise Moore has expressed a genuine interest in serving on the Board
of Zoning Commission in the alternate capacity; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Moore was interviewed by Chairperson William Schieman and
found to have the necessary qualifications to serve as an alternate member on the Board
of Zoning Commission.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Denise Moore is hereby appointed as
an Alternate Member to the Board of Zoning Commission for the remainder of this five-
year term beginning June 1, 2015, and expiring on March 31, 2019. (Said appointment
made pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 519.04.)

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E. Notice of Resignation and Intent to Retire for Police Sergeant James R. Williams
Resolution #2015.07.20.03
WHEREAS, Police Sergeant James R. Williams has submitted a letter notifying this
Board of Trustees of his intention to resign and retire effective August 2, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams has risen through the ranks starting as a part-time Police
Officer on August 10, 1992, becoming a full-time Police Officer on July 13, 1998, and
then being promoted to full-time Police Sergeant on April 2, 2001; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams has long been dedicated to the growth and development of
the Sugarcreek Township Police Department; and,
WHEREAS, during his tenure with the Sugarcreek Township Police Department, Mr.
Williams has proudly served the residents and businesses of Sugarcreek Township
playing an instrumental role in starting the Community Outreach Program; and,
WHEREAS, Michael A. Brown, Police Chief, would like to recognize Mr. Williams
for his dedicated service to the community and recommends we accept his resignation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Township Trustees is
desirous of expressing their gratitude for, and recognition of, Mr. Williams’ service and
officially accepts the resignation/intent to retire of James R. Williams from the
Sugarcreek Township Police Department effective August 2, 2015.
F. Declaring a Nuisance at 4194 Social Row Road
Resolution #2015.07.20.04
WHEREAS, the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 505.87 provides for the abatement,
control, or removal of vegetation, garbage, refuse, and other debris from land in the
township, if the board determines that the owner’s maintenance of that vegetation,
garbage, refuse, or other debris constitutes a nuisance; and,
WHEREAS, the Township Planner/Zoning Official has inspected 4194 Social Row
Road and has observed vegetation in excess of 12”; and,
WHEREAS, at least seven (7) days before providing for the abatement, control, or
removal of any vegetation, the Board of Township Trustees shall notify the owner of the
land and any holders of liens of record upon the land that the owner is ordered to abate,
control, or remove the vegetation, the owner’s maintenance of which has been
determined by the Board to be a nuisance; and,

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WHEREAS, if such vegetation is not abated, controlled, or removed, or if provision
for its abatement, control or removal is not made within seven (7) days, the Board shall
provide for the abatement, control, or removal, and any expenses incurred by the
township in performing that task shall be entered upon the tax duplicate and become a
lien upon the land from the date of entry,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Sugarcreek Township Board of
Trustees hereby determines that the condition of 4194 Social Row Road does constitute a
nuisance in accordance with ORC 505.87 and orders the Township Planner/Zoning
Official to proceed with the removal of such vegetation in accordance with the provisions
of ORC 505.87.
G. Incentive Pay for Assistant Fire Chief Joann Zimmerman
Resolution #2015.07.20.05
WHEREAS, this Board of Township Trustees is committed to dealing equitably with
Township employees in matters effecting their employment, retention and well-being;
and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees would like to recognize Assistant Chief
Zimmerman for her dedication to the township and work towards meeting the fire
department goals as set forth by the Board of Trustees; and,
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Officer, Theodore L. Hodson has indicated there are funds
available within the 2015 Operating Budget of the Fire Department to provide this
incentive pay for Assistant Chief Joann Zimmerman.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Sugarcreek Township
Trustees is pleased to grant an incentive pay for her assistance during the months of June,
July and August 2015 in the amount of Three Thousand ($3000) dollars to Assistant
Chief Joann Zimmerman.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Trustees authorizes the Fiscal Office to
process Assistant Chief Zimmerman’s incentive pay on July 21, 2015.
Mr. Bryant asked Cara if she had any pictures of the nuisance property. Cara said she did and
showed the Board pictures on her phone. Mr. Bryant asked Cara about both nuisance situations.
Cara provided the Board with pictures and explanations of the situations. Mrs. Daugherty moved
to accept the Consent Agenda Resolutions as presented. Mr. Bryant seconded. Roll was called
with the vote being as follows:
Mr. Pittman – Yes
Mr. Bryant - Yes
Mrs. Daugherty – Yes

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Discussion Agenda Items
None.
10. Public Comments
None.
11. Trustee/Staff Discussion
Mr. Pittman commented on what a really good officer J. R. has been. Mr. Tiffany said we
are planning to recognize him at the next Board meeting.
Mr. Bryant said his term as Trustee is ending and he has decided not to run for another term.
He talked about why he ran for office in the first place. He said taxes has been one of his
issues and he thinks he has done a good job holding down taxes. Mr. Bryant said we have
done well fending off annexation. He also said we have some good economic development
projects going on. Mr. Bryant said he thinks it may be time for him to do other things. He
said business is going well after two years and he would like to give that more attention. He
also said he would like to see new people come in. He said he may consider running for
County Commissioner and thinks he could lot a lot there. He said that position is up next
spring and it wouldn't be right to consider it if he were re-elected as Trustee. He said his only
regret is that he couldn't get the Board meetings on video. Mr. Bryant said he thinks he has
completed most of his goals and said he thinks he could also be beneficial to the Township at
the Commissioner position. He said there is a lot of complex issues facing the Township and
he thinks the Centerville issues can be put to bed before his term expires.
Mr. Pittman and Mrs. Daugherty both expressed their surprise. Mr. Pittman said we have
worked well together even though we didn't always agree. Mrs. Daugherty thanked him for
his honesty and informing the Board of his decision and motives.
12. Executive Session
None.
13. Adjourn
Mrs. Daugherty moved to adjourn at 7:45 pm. Mr. Bryant seconded. Roll was called and the
vote was as follows:
Mr. Pittman – Yes
Mr. Bryant - Yes
Mrs. Daugherty - Yes
Theodore L. Hodson, Fiscal Officer