On the agenda: Swanton Draft Minutes — Flock Camera (Sep 9)

SWANTON TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
September 8, 2026 – 7:30 p.m.
The Swanton Township Board of Trustees met in Regular Session on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
at the Swanton Township Hall.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m. by Trustee Chair Nowicki.
2. Pledge of Allegiance & Moment of Silence
The Board and visitors participated in the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
3. Roll Call
Fiscal Officer Mindy Curry conducted roll call:
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Trustee William Anderson – Present
Trustee J Matthew Beil – Present
Trustee Michael Nowicki – Present
Fiscal Officer Melinda S. Curry – Present

A quorum was established.
4. Fire/EMS Update – Matt
Trustee Beil provided updates on ongoing Fire/EMS matters, including discussions with the Village of
Swanton, Village of Whitehouse, and Springfield Township regarding future service options, contract
structures, response times, and projected cost increases. Questions and discussion occurred with the Board.
A. Current Contract & Cost Structure
The contract with the Village of Whitehouse expires this year, and the last payment of $82,766.63 was
for 2026.
The contract with Springfield Township expires in 2036, and the last payment of $53,855.20 was for
2025.
Swanton Township also pays 911 fees out of the Fire/EMS Fund totaling approximately $24,000–
$25,000 per year.
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SWANTON TOWNSHIP
13410 Airport Highway • Swanton, Ohio 43558

Trustees noted that within 1–2 years a levy will be needed to sustain service.
B. Coverage Area & Response Time Issues
Springfield Township currently services north of sager road. Their proposal is to amend that to be North
of Sager and East of 295, including 45 businesses.
The Village of Whitehouse covers the remaining portions of the Township.
Concerns were raised about delayed response times in certain areas under Springfield Township.
The Village of Swanton previously served as the provider before Springfield.
The Village of Swanton can reach some locations approximately 3 minutes faster.
C. Contract Discussions with Other Departments
The Township is actively discussing options with the Village of Whitehouse, Springfield Township, and
the Village of Swanton.
Under the Village of Swanton’s proposed contract, Whitehouse would serve as a subcontractor.
Village of Swanton Fire/EMS discussed contract costs of $200,000 for Year 1 and $225,000 for Year 2.
Discussions included a 1-year contract with a 1-year renewal, with a substantial increase anticipated in
Year 3.
Prices have increased over time while levy amounts have remained unchanged.
If all three departments were used, Springfield’s Fire Chief was asked whether a reduced coverage area
could be considered while keeping the current contract price; he stated he would check.
Springfield reported an average cost per call of $1,600.
D. Financial Notes
Township currently brings in approximately $187,000 and spends approximately $135,000.
E. New Multi-Department Option
A new proposal was presented involving three departments:
Village of Whitehouse, Village of Swanton, and Springfield Township.
Discussion included splitting coverage so residents are served by the closest department for improved
response times.
Year 1 Total Cost: $300,000
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SWANTON TOWNSHIP
13410 Airport Highway • Swanton, Ohio 43558

Year 2 Total Cost: $330,000
Breakdown:
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Village of Swanton (Sub contract Village of Whitehouse):
 Year 1: $200,000
 Year 2: $210,000 (increase reduced from 25% to 10%)
Springfield Township:
 Year 1: $100,000
 Year 2: $110,000

Total Year 2 Cost: $330,000 Year 3 would require renegotiation.
F. Long-Term Cost Projection
Estimated cost by Year 3 ranges between $450,000–$550,000.
Springfield Chief noted that fully staffing a fire station with three personnel would cost approximately
$1.3 million just for the staff.
G. Operational Notes
Knox Box replacement cost is approximately $600 per business if switched from Springfield
to Swanton servicing the businesses.
Barrel lock alternative estimated at $125–$150.
H. Trustee Direction & Next Steps
Trustees emphasized the need for complete information and finalized contracts before making decisions.
A levy will be needed soon, and planning should begin immediately.
A Special Meeting was discussed and will be scheduled for September 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to review
Fire/EMS contracts and zoning matters.
5. Fiscal Officer Business – Mindy
Fiscal Officer Curry presented her monthly report and advised the Board that approval items would be
considered through a combined motion.
A. Approval of Minutes
The Board reviewed the August 11, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes and the August 25, 2026 Special Meeting
Minutes and approved both with a waiver of the reading.

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SWANTON TOWNSHIP
13410 Airport Highway • Swanton, Ohio 43558

B. Payroll & Warrants
The Fiscal Officer requested approval of payroll issued on:
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August 14, 2026
August 28, 2026

The Board also reviewed warrants and payment vouchers issued from August 12, 2026 through
September 08, 2026 totaling $66,622.73
C. Approval of August Month-End Reports, Credit Card Statement & Bank Reconciliation
The Board reviewed:
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August 2026 Month-End Reports
August 2026 Bank Reconciliation
Current credit card statement

D. Purchase Orders
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PO 52-2026 – $590.61 Advertising/Postcards
PO 32-2026 – T & J Excavating – $1,200 Lot 447 Tree Removal
PO 33-2026 – NW Ohio Advanced Energy Improvement District – Reallocation
PO 34-2026 – Lucas County Engineer – Reallocation
PO 35-2026 – Lucas County Auditor – $5,959.80 Health Department actual cost adjustment

E. Fiscal Officer Updates, Discussions & Announcements Updates included:
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Lucas County Township Association Meeting – September 9, 2026
Public Records Request – Received a large request involving all elected officials and full
email access is required to gather all the requested information; Trustee Beil is coordinating
access with email provider
Commercial Sewage Treatment System Report from the Health Department Inspection – Normal
operation as of 8/31/2026
2027 Budget preparation underway and inventory spreadsheet created
Microsoft 365 / IT / Cybersecurity updates were given by Trustee Beil
Dumpster Day recap: 34 participants, two 30-yard dumpsters filled, cost $1,000, $161 received from
recycled scrap
Zoning signs – Borderline Unique estimate of $252 for six Public Notice signs

Motion: To approve the $252 estimate from Borderline Unique for six Public Notice signs.
Motion by: Trustee Nowicki
Second by: Trustee Beil
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SWANTON TOWNSHIP
13410 Airport Highway • Swanton, Ohio 43558

Roll Call Vote
 Anderson — Yes
 Beil — Yes
 Nowicki — Yes
Motion Carried.
Combined Motion – Fiscal Officer Business Motion: To approve the 8/11/2026 Regular Meeting Minutes and
the 8/25/2026 Special Meeting Minutes with waiver of the reading; approve payroll issued on August 14 and
August 28, 2026; ratify payments totaling $66,622.73 for the period August 12 through September 8, 2026;
approve the August 2026 Month-End Reports, Bank Reconciliation, and current credit card statement; and
approve Purchase Orders 32, 33, 34, 35 & 52-2026 as presented.
Motion by: Trustee Anderson
Second by: Trustee Nowicki
Roll Call Vote
 Anderson — Yes
 Beil — Yes
 Nowicki — Yes
Motion Carried.
6. Committee Updates
Trustees provided updates regarding committees and organizations on which they serve.
Discussion included:
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Toledo-Lucas County Health District Advisory Council
Lucas County 911 Regional COG TAC

Trustee Nowicki reported the 2027 budget was approved
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Northwest Ohio Advanced Energy Improvement District
Toledo Express Airport JEDD
Internal Financial/Audit Committee
Lucas County Boards – Trustee Beil reported on Lucas County Engineers did a map review – Township
previously reviewed and made changes due to annexation and made updates
Lucas County Engineer –

Trustee Beil reported on ditch maintenance discussions – Resident on Monclova Road has high water for
extended periods, ditch backed up due to overgrowth. LCE reported ditch needs cleaned, Trustee Beil had
meetings with LCE & Monclova Township, Monclova Township will also be on petition, ditch to be included
on Swan Creek Watershed, bond needed for $1,500, if not approved by LCE then Monclova Township will split
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SWANTON TOWNSHIP
13410 Airport Highway • Swanton, Ohio 43558

the cost with us 50/50, each Township needs to do a Resolution to be added to the Swan Creek Watershed
approved ditch list. Will do a resolution tonight, residents need to ask if they want to have other ditches added
and talk to Lucas Count Engineers.
Trustee Beil reported on Ditch maintenance, Swan Creek Watershed petition, $1,500 bond, resolutions needed
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Lake Erie West
Metroparks Toledo

Trustee Beil reported on Parking improvements along Girdham Road made and paid for 100% by
Metroparks, have contributed revenue in the past to Fire/EMS and discussions are underway to
establish a contract. Metroparks indicated they would retroactively pay for Fire/EMS previous years
that invoices were not issued, they need an invoice to make the payment.
7. Zoning Report – Ben
Zoning Inspector Ben Mooney presented the monthly zoning report and provided updates regarding permits,
zoning matters, compliance issues, and ongoing projects.
Discussion included:
• Interstate Capital Rezoning & Site Plan: Met with Interstate Capital to review rezoning needs and site
plan requirements. The case is scheduled with the Luca County Planning Commission, meeting on
9/23/2026, and Ben will attend on behalf of the township.
• Public Inquiries Regarding Data Center: Reported receiving multiple inquiries asking whether
Interstate Capital intends to build a data center on the property. The response provided was No, the
project Is not a data center.
• The Greens inquired about a fence permit and approval for 6’ instead of 4’ – Do they have a
visual or a drawing, will they paint it, what type of material, they need to go thru the Zoning
Commission for variance
• iWorQ system implementation and training underway and have started issuing permits from
system
• Parcel split request at 6630 Providence Neapolis Swanton Rd into 3 parcels (not permitted
under resolution), needs to start with Zoning Commission
• Multiple permit applications processed
• 6607 Jeffers Road – Building inquiry from prospective buyers
• 12550 Airport Hwy – Purchase Property by prospective buyer asked about tear down and
installing a carryout, wanted to know rules and variance requirements, information provided
• 4660 S Berkey Southern Rd – New Residential Build application received
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SWANTON TOWNSHIP
13410 Airport Highway • Swanton, Ohio 43558

• 3525 Waterville Swanton Rd – Inground pool inquiry – information provided
• Discussion on fee schedule reform and potential outside firm for zoning resolution update –
can add this to the special meeting agenda
• Interstate Capital rezoning and site plan requirements; Planning Commission meeting 9/23/2026
No further questions from the Board.
8. Cemetery Report – Bill
Discussion included:
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Two cemetery lots sold; payment received
Selling a deed for a lot
Lot 447 tree/stump/root removal completed
Grant paperwork submitted; not awarded—will reapply next year
Brass marker program not qualified; may reapply next year

9. Roads & Bridges Report – Bill
Discussion included:
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Recap of August 25 special meeting
Reed Road West project approved: Township portion $40,370
All documentation submitted to Lucas County for Reed Road West
Tree trimming needed on Shaffer & Hallet
Salt counts, contract review needed and rate lock in
Resident inquiry regarding Reed Road striping
Contact Metroparks regarding tree on Waterville Swanton Rd
Contact State regarding weeds on Jeffers & 64

10. Fire/EMS Report – Matt
Springfield August report:
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20 calls (14 EMS, 6 Fire)
Annual hose & ladder testing completed
Bus driver safety training

11. New Business
A. Review of Bank Proposals – Township Depository Selection
Comparison of proposals from KeyBank, Signature Bank, and F & M Bank:
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F & M Bank – Highest interest earnings; full FDIC via ICS
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SWANTON TOWNSHIP
13410 Airport Highway • Swanton, Ohio 43558

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Signature Bank – Strong interest; no fees
KeyBank – Lowest benefit; still better than current provider

Recommendation: Select F & M Bank as Township depository.
Motion: To designate F & M Bank as Township depository.
Motion by: Trustee Beil
Second by: Trustee Nowicki
Roll Call Vote
 Anderson — Yes
 Beil — Yes
 Nowicki — Yes
Motion Carried
Forward to Legal for review
B. Township Credit Card Discussion
Motion: To review and transition Township credit card accounts to F & M Bank’s CommUNITY CARD
program.
Motion by: Trustee Nowicki
Second by: Trustee Anderson
Roll Call Vote
 Anderson — Yes
 Beil — Yes
 Nowicki — Yes
Motion Carried
C. Special Meeting Discussion
Discussion to hold a Special Meeting for Fire/EMS contract discussions and/or action, along with Zoning
Resolution discussion and Zoning Fee updates.
Date confirmed September 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
12. Old Business
A. Lucas County Resolution 2026-541 – Annexation Petition 2026-3
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SWANTON TOWNSHIP
13410 Airport Highway • Swanton, Ohio 43558

The Township received notice of annexation approval for parcels 72-22231 and 72-22234.
No action required other than acknowledgment.
13. Adoption of Policies & Resolutions
A. Resolution 2026-09-08-01 – Selecting Township Depository (F & M Bank)
Motion by: Trustee Beil
Second by: Trustee Nowicki
Roll Call Vote
 Anderson — Yes
 Beil — Yes
 Nowicki — Yes
Resolution Adopted.
B. Resolution 2026-09-08-02 – Cutshall Ditch Improvement Petition
Motion by: Trustee Beil
Second by: Trustee Anderson
Roll Call Vote
 Anderson — Yes
 Beil — Yes
 Nowicki — Yes
Resolution Adopted.
14. Public Comments
Public comments were heard.
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Patti (Waterville Swanton Rd) thanked the Township for Dumpster Day.
Deloris discussed cemetery lot resale and transfer fees.
A resident called regarding a Flock Camera; Township clarified it was not involved and directed them to
Lucas County, Village of Swanton, or ODOT.

15. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made to adjourn at 9:10 p.m.
Motion by: Trustee Anderson
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SWANTON TOWNSHIP
13410 Airport Highway • Swanton, Ohio 43558

Second by: Trustee Beil
Roll Call Vote
 Anderson — Yes
 Beil — Yes
 Nowicki — Yes
Motion Carried.
The regular meeting of the Swanton Township Board of Trustees was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Visitors Signed In: 7
Visitors Present: 9

Melinda S. Curry, Fiscal Officer

Michael Nowicki, Trustee Chair

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SWANTON TOWNSHIP
13410 Airport Highway • Swanton, Ohio 43558

SWANTON TOWNSHIP, LUCAS COUNTY

Payment Listing

9/7/2026 6:20:28 PM
UAN v2026.3

8/12/2026 to 9/8/2026
Payment
Advice #
209-2026

Post Date
08/13/2026

Transaction
Type
Date
08/10/2026 EP

210-2026

08/13/2026

08/10/2026 EP

Amount
$1,209.92

Status
C

J MATTHEW BEIL

$1,209.92

C

$1,973.85

C

$822.23

C

Vendor / Payee
WILLIAM THOMAS ANDERSON

211-2026

08/13/2026

08/10/2026 EP

MELINDA S CURRY

212-2026

08/13/2026

08/10/2026 EP

BENJAMIN M MOONEY

213-2026
214-2026

08/13/2026
08/13/2026

08/10/2026 EP
08/10/2026 EP

MICHAEL NOWICKI
ANTHONY PEET

$1,182.91
$1,562.10

C
C

215-2026

08/13/2026

08/10/2026 EP

MICHAEL STINSON

$1,521.23

C

217-2026

08/21/2026

08/10/2026 EW

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTE

$3,365.57

C

218-2026

08/13/2026

08/10/2026 EW

MUSKINGUM COUNTY CSEA

$40.49

C

219-2026
220-2026

08/13/2026
08/18/2026

08/10/2026 EW
08/18/2026 CH

WILLIAMS COUNTY CSEA
OHIO GAS COMPANY

$199.42
$14.23

C
C

221-2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026 CH

OHIO GAS COMPANY

$10.62

C

222-2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026 CH

TOLEDO EDISON

$88.74

C

223-2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026 CH

TOLEDO EDISON

$63.44

C

224-2026
225-2026

08/18/2026
08/18/2026

08/18/2026 CH
08/18/2026 CH

TOLEDO EDISON
TOLEDO EDISON

$66.86
$244.71

C
C

226-2026

08/27/2026

08/25/2026 EP

ANTHONY PEET

$1,334.63

C

227-2026

08/27/2026

08/25/2026 EP

MICHAEL STINSON

$1,376.63

C

229-2026

08/27/2026

08/25/2026 EW

WILLIAMS COUNTY CSEA

$199.42

C

230-2026
231-2026

08/27/2026
08/27/2026

08/25/2026 EW
08/25/2026 EW

OHIO DEPT. OF TAXATION
OHIO SCHOOL DISTRICT INCOME TAX

$313.97
$104.48

C
C

232-2026

08/27/2026

08/25/2026 EW

IRS - EFTPS

$1,004.74

C

233-2026

08/28/2026

08/31/2026 CH

FIFTH THIRD BANK

$1,672.42

C

234-2026

09/08/2026

09/07/2026 CH

TREASURER OF STATE OF OHIO

$876.00

O

8540
8541

09/08/2026
09/08/2026

09/07/2026 AW
09/07/2026 AW

NW OHIO ADVANCED ENERGY IMPROVEM
TOLEDO SIGN COMPANY, INC.

$27,740.63
$264.00

O
O

8542

09/08/2026

09/07/2026 AW

TRI-COUNTY FUELS INC

$1,328.25

O

8543

09/08/2026

09/07/2026 AW

MENARDS - HOLLAND

$212.00

O

8544

09/08/2026

09/07/2026 AW

FORREST AUTO SUPPLY

$41.96

O

8545
8546

09/08/2026
09/08/2026

09/07/2026 AW
09/07/2026 AW

VILLAGE OF SWANTON
T&J EXCAVATING

$79.84
$1,200.00

O
O

8547

09/08/2026

09/07/2026 AW

OHIO INSURANCE SERVICES AGENCY

$9,530.52

O

8548

09/08/2026

09/07/2026 AW

STEVENS DISPOSAL & RECYCLING SERVI

$5,692.00

O

8549

09/08/2026

09/07/2026 AW

TRIOTECH CORPORATION

$75.00

O

Total Payments:
Total Conversion Vouchers:

$66,622.73
$0.00

Total Less Conversion Vouchers:

$66,622.73

Type: AM - Accounting Manual Warrant, AW - Accounting Warrant, IM - Investment Manual Warrant, IW - Investment Warrant, PM Payroll Manual Warrant, PR - Payroll Warrant, RW - Reduction of Receipt Warrant, SW - Skipped Warrant, WH - Withholding Warrant,
WM - Withholding Manual, WS - Special Warrant, CH - Electronic Payment Advice, IL - Investment Loss, EP - Payroll EFT Voucher,
CV - Payroll Conversion Voucher, SV - Payroll Special Voucher, EW - Withholding Voucher, POS ADJ - Positive Adjustment, NEG ADJ
- Negative Adjustment, POS REAL - Positive Reallocation, NEG REAL - Negative Reallocation
Status: O - Outstanding, C - Cleared, V - Voided, B - Batch
* Asterisked amounts are not included in report totals. These transactions occurred outside the reported date range but are listed for
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SWANTON TOWNSHIP, LUCAS COUNTY

Payment Listing

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8/12/2026 to 9/8/2026
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