Chairman Gary Mortus opened the hearing by reviewing Application #7480 to rezone multiple A,R-4,C-3 parcels of property to RE filed by the Catawba-Cleveland Development Company. Ottawa Regional Planning Commission and the Catawba Zoning Commission both recommended rezoning.

    Steve May stated the Planned Unit Development plan will be presented at the February 25^th meeting. Most of the parcels are being down zoned to RE. Would there have to be a specific date to have this tabled?

     Gary stated a PUD is heard by this Board and Zoning Commission could only review it at a work session and hear comments but could not vote on it until the parcels are rezoned.  This could be continued until March 4 which would be within thirty days for a special meeting or it can be continued until the next meeting on the 25^th to be voted on but am not opposed to hear public comment since you took the time to come to the Zoning hearing.

       Mr. Wight, Mr. Stryker, Mr. Koch and Mr. Krieger  stated they just wanted to know what was going on and if there were plans that could be reviewed.

      Gary stated a PUD has to be in RE District and that is why they are asking for rezoning and then this Board will act on the PUD This Board will vote on the rezoning at the February 25^th meeting and the Zoning Commission can discuss the PUD at their February 26^th meeting and hear any public comment. The CIC is very sensitive that everyone knows what they are planning on doing.

     Steve stated the plans are available to be viewed in the Zoning office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. They can be seen tonight if you would like to see them.

     A motion was made by William Rofkar and seconded by Gary Mortus to continue this Zoning hearing to February 25^th at 7:00 p.m. as requested by Steve May. Both voted aye.

     A motion was made by William Rofkar and seconded by Gary Mortus to close the Zoning hearing. Both voted aye.

     Gary Mortus called the business meeting to order. A motion was made by William Rofkar and seconded by Gary Mortus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as submitted. Both voted aye. A motion was made by William Rofkar and seconded by William Rofkar to pay bills in the amount of $45,314.57. Both voted aye.

Correspondence included letter from County Engineer regarding County-Township Cooperative Road Program, District Board of Health announcing a special meeting set for February 13^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Court House. Ottawa County Transportation Agency announcing an organization meeting on Wednesday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m. at Nate‘s Restaurant, Ohio Department of Taxation‘s final determination of real estate used as the Boat Ramp is tax exempt, final document from Chester Wilcox & Saxbe regarding Ohio Logos court case stating Dismissal of Remaining Allegations of Counterclaim, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft annual report and a 2003 calendar showing all the boating events, WSOS regarding senior citizens issues including an Ottawa County Senior Services Directory and Ohio Division of Liquor Control from transfer of D1,D2,D3,D3A and D6 permits from Catawba Island Inn Corp. DBA New Catawba Inn to DLOA Inc DBA Catawba Island Inn.

      Zoning Inspector Pat Cerny stated Steve Toth junk vehicle is now licensed and he brought the registration in to prove it. Board of Zoning Appeals approved approved use variance requested by Lost Lake Development, 4789 Muggy Road and approved variance to build an access building before home due to the tornado requested by Ed Spitler 3717 N.E. Catawba Road

     John Gangway asked about mileage and lodging be paid for EMS saminar at Maumee State Park?

       Bill Rofkar stated Dan put in the request and wanted it explained as were concerned about hotel cost and how many people.

       John stated the class starts at 7:30 am. And would like to stay the night before. Class is about $680 for seven people and will be for two days and lodging and meals would be approximately $150.00 and then the mileage.

        Bill stated he had no problem with that and Gary agreed.

    William Rofkar presented a quote from Norwalk Landscaping Materials for $5150.00 to grind wood waste and leaves and had a bid from Barnes Nursery which was considerably higher.

     A motion was made by William Rofkar and seconded by Gary Mortus to award contract to Norwalk Landscaping Materials for $5150 to grind wood wast and leaves. Both voted aye.

      A motion was made by Gary Mortus and seconded by William Rofkar to waive hearing for transfer of D1,D2,D3,D3A,D6 permits from Catawba Island Inn Corporation DBA New Catawba Inn to DLOA Inc DBA Catawba Island Inn as requested. Both voted aye.

   Gary Mortus presented quote from Thompson Landscaping for $2350 for landscaping and flower care at the cemetery.

    A motion was made by Gary Mortus and seconded by William Rofkar to award contract to Thompson Landscaping  for $2350.00 for landscaping and flower care at the Cemetery. Both voted aye.

     A motion was made by Gary Mortus to adopt Resolution to advertise in the News Herald for sealed bids on a new (never used) Flink hopper salt spreader, LMC-5H, with a minimum bid of $2800.00 to be received on or before March 11, 2003.  Both voted aye.

     A motion was made by William Rofkar and seconded by Gary Mortus to adjourn. Both voted aye.