Springfield Township residents may soon see new speed trailers popping up on township roads.
At the March 20 meeting, the trustees approved the purchase of two speed trailers for $36,273.
Purchased from Stalker Applied Concepts of Richardson, Texas, one unit will have a four by eight foot screen and the other will be three by six.
Lieutenant John Leach, of the Lucas County sheriff’s office, said the new trailers can be used for multiple things such as for the annual fireworks display or to reroute traffic in the event of an accident or fire. The units also come with an optional top mount solar panel for increased autonomy.
“I think it’s a great tool to help us and the community,” he added.
Lt. Leach noted the smaller one is ideal for neighborhoods, and the larger one can be used for heavily traveled roadways.
Trustee Andy Glenn suggested they purchase one of each size.
Administrator Mike Hampton said there is money in the budget for both.
“I think that makes sense,” said Trustee Bob Bethel about buying one of each.
Trustee Tom Anderson asked about the warranty and operating software.
Mr. Hampton responded that it would be 10 years before an upgrade would be needed.
The administrator also pointed out that the township can purchase the demo model of the larger speed trailer at a lower cost, $18,560, compared to new at $21,105.
Each model comes equipped with a rotating mast mount design for easier travel, setup and positioning and four leveling jacks for stability.
Other Business
In other business, the trustees;
•Renewed insurance with the Ohio Risk Management Plan at a cost of $54,803.
•Authorized Perfect Sweep to perform the 2023 street sweeping at a cost of $3,950.
•Contracted with Aqualawn for its 2023 fertilization program for $20,770.
Andy Hohlbein, director of public services, said they will conduct five applications at each township property including the fire stations, administration building and all parks.
•Approved payment of $10,600 to Klumm Excavating and Demolition for demolition of a house that had been largely destroyed by fire and was at risk of collapse and for administration services.
•Renewed group retrospective insurance with Sedgewick for 2024 at a cost of $6,795.
•Heard from Mr. Hohlbein that the township cemetery had a busy month with five burials and three graves sold.
•Received an update from Mr. Hohlbein on rock salt usage. With the recent snow events in early March, the township used 234 tons, but application is way down from previous years, especially for brine, which could not be used since so many winter storms began with rain.
•Approved the payment of bills from March 7 to 20 totaling $1,239,400, which includes payment to the sheriff’s office of $1.13 million. They also approved electronic payments of $342,993 from March 3 to 16. It includes the biweekly payroll of $259,868.
The next trustees meeting will be at 5 p.m., Monday, April 3, at the township meeting hall, 7617 Angola Road, and is open to the public. It also can be viewed live on the township’s website at springfieldtownship .net.
