By John Raffel
Correspondent
MARION – Middle Branch Township Board took action on several items at its most recent meeting.
Board members approved a motion to submit a quote to replace the flooring in the hall.
A motion was also made to have Eric Abbey and helpers place two yards of limestone (at $43 per yard) at the end of the pavilion.
Another motion passed to have LCM Surveying & Engineering Inc. do the surveying of the cemetery property west of Cemetery II for $1,000.
It was reported the Griffin Pest Control contract is complete. They will come one time a month for $50 per visit. The Truck Kit and Windshield Cutter have arrived, the fan is being built, and all three have been paid. A motion passed to sign a contract with AT&T Right of Way renewal.
Nine-Day early voting was discussed. The township clerk is opting to have the County Clerk conduct the nine-day in person early voting. This will save the township from having at least three workers eight hours per day for each nine days of early voting at the township hall, and purchasing a new machine. The township might have some expense, but it will be much less having the County Clerk conduct the early voting.
A motion passed to send Eric Abbey to Playground Supervisor School if the grant is awarded by Par Plan.
It was pointed out each township will need to adopt an ordinance regarding hazardous material clean up.
Next meeting is Monday, Nov. 6th, 7 p.m., which was moved one week early due to deer season.