Neighbors living on Glenwood Road are becoming increasingly frustrated by issues with a 225,000-squarefoot UPS fulfillment center which is being constructed just outside of Perrysburg Township’s border with Rossford.
Trustee Gary Britten has heard from neighbors who say Rossford officials will not respond to their concerns about the business located at the boundaries of Glenwood, Mandell, Lime City and Buck roads.
They have had problems with Arco trucks backing into their property to access the drive across the street and another neighbor is receiving UPS mail sent to her home because both apparently share the same street address.
At the May 18 meeting, Mr. Britten said he believes Rossford needs to fix damage caused to the neighbors property from vehicles.
“That neighbor’s front yard is being torn up by them backing into the project area,” he said, adding, “What are we going to do about this?”
He noted the resident has filed at least three to four police reports, but Police Chief Mark Hetrick noted there is little his department can do. “We can’t cite them for doing their job.”
Mr. Britten replied that he would like to see Rossford’s Mayor Neil MacKinnon III resolve the issue.
Trustee Joe Schaller believes there is little the mayor can do. “Rossford has no control over that truck driver,” he said.
Mr. Schaller did point out that someone seems to be sweeping the area to keep down dust.
Trustee Bob Mack suggested the neighbor take legal action, seeking reparations through a civil suit.
Mr. Britten asked road supervisor Marvin Connor to contact Rossford’s public works supervisor to see if he may be of assistance making repairs to the neighbor’s property.
Other Business
In other business, the trustees:
•Renewed the EMS billing contract with Medicount. The four-year contract entails a 0.25 percent increase, explained Fire Chief Tom Brice, bringing the company’s portion of the amount collected to 7.57 percent.
•Approved fire department policies for EMS, motor vehicle accident billing rates, false alarm billing and hazardous materials cost recovery.
•Reviewed the police report for April through May 18. The detective division is handling several new cases, Chief Hetrick said. Those include attempted burglary, felonious assault, rape and credit card fraud.
They continue to investigate a burglary, felony theft, arson, rape, recovered stolen property, suspicious incident, drug trafficking and catalytic converter theft cases, he explained.
In April, dispatch handled 1,670 calls. There were 383 dwelling checks, followed by traffic stops, 155; incidents, 144; traffic crashes, 49; alarms, 31; suspicious activity, 19; thefts, seven; overdoses, six, and fraud, four.
Regarding crimes of violence, the department responded to 10 domestic issues, seven menacing/ harassment and one assault.
•Authorized the purchase of three pediatric restraint systems for each ambulance through Bound Tree Medical for $2,367.
“Collectively, we looked at how best to secure children in the back of an ambulance,” the chief said, adding he believes the department should have the devices “from a legal standpoint.”
•Approved two training requests for fire department personnel. The chief will send four firefighters to Napoleon Fire for a grain rescue class in August at a cost of $3,180.
Four firefighters will attend a course at the state fire academy in Columbus on “perfecting the initial line” from October 11 to 13. Cost for the class is $200, and if they can be housed at academy dorm rooms, the additional cost per night will be $30.
•Authorized the purchase of a 2022 Dodge Durango police cruiser from John Jones Police Pursuit Vehicles for $45,776. The trustees also approved the purchase of equipment for the cruiser from P&R Communications for $12,036.
•Discussed whether to allow a portion of Simmons Park to be farmed this summer.
Bob Warnimont, recreation director, suggested renting the land to a farmer should the trustees postpone a decision on whether to install a pond and parking lot this summer.
Mr. Britten noted federal American Rescue Plan funds have yet to be allocated, adding the trustees are waiting on bookkeeping from the fiscal officer and county auditor.
Mr. Warnimont expressed doubt that the projects would be done this year. “I guarantee you won’t make a decision by October.”
•Approved as a minor amendment a change to a PUD (planned unit development) at 30267 Hickory Hill Drive. The amendment allows for construction to extend into a commons area, and was recommended for approval by the township zoning commission.
“It doesn’t impact anyone in the area,” Mr. Mack noted.
•Heard from Mr. Connor that work has begun on curbs in Lakemont with half of the old curbing removed.
•Authorized Mr. Warnimont to pursue a grant through the Wood County Park District.
The next trustees meeting is at 4 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, at the township meeting hall, 26609 Lime City Road, and is open to the public.