Bloom Township · Board of Trustees

BLOOM TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 05-27-26

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Jason Smith, Chair. Members present were Trustees Carol Moore, Brian Randles, and Jason Smith. Also present were Administrator Anne Cyphert, Fire Chief Thomas Williams, and Road Department Supervisor Kyle Uhl. Fiscal Officer Nicole Jurgensmier was absent. The pledge of allegiance was recited followed by a moment of silence in honor of our military serving around the world.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Moore, second by Randles to enter into Executive Session under ORC 121.22 for the purpose of discussing employment, compensation, and retirement. Motion carried 3-0.

TRUSTEE REPORTS

• Carol Moore complimented the Road Department for making the cemeteries look beautiful for Memorial Day, also to the Fire Department for their Open House and parade participation, and to the Administrator for emceeing the parade.
• Jason Smith reported Collegeview wants the recycling bins removed. He will ask CAPOA to send the minutes signifying the formal vote of the CAPOA board to have the bins removed.

FISCAL OFFICE REPORT

Nicole Jurgensmier was absent from the meeting, but sent a written report.

• Motion by Randles, second by Moore to receive and file the minutes of the 5/13/26 meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
• Motion by Moore, second by Randles to approve payments in the amount of $5,841.78 and electronic payments in the amount of $60,058.15. Motion carried 3-0.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Anne Cyphert

• Update on Community Land Use Plan: The Open House was well attended. We have received many compliments from community members. Our next Steering Committee Meeting is in June. After that, Planning First Consultants will come to a meeting in July to present the draft of the plan.
• Anne will be a featured speaker representing Bloom Township for MORPC / Planning First Consultants on our Land Use Plan for other communities embarking on the same type of plan a couple of times a month over the next few months.
• Collegeview “No Parking” Signs on Cul-de-sacs Resolution at the request of the Collegeview Acres Property Owners Association: Motion by Randles, second by Moore Resolution #09-26: To regulate parking on cul-de-sacs in Collegeview Subdivision. ROLL: Moore: Yes Randles: Yes Smith: Yes Resolution Passed 3-0.
• A big “Thank You!” to Office Manager Teresa Philbrick who landscaped the front flowerbed and painted the sign, along with some help from the Road Department in time for Memorial Day.
• Discussion with Lancaster’s Port Authority (Economic Development Director Stephanie Bosco) regarding data centers. They discussed the moratorium Greenfield Township has passed on data centers.
• HB 710: Prohibit Public Support for Data Centers (Demetriou, Workman) - HB 710 would prohibit the state and local governments from awarding economic development assistance to new data centers. Under this bill, data centers would be prohibited from being constructed on prime farmland (unless voluntarily sold), public land, or land located in a platted residential neighborhood. HB 710 had its first hearing in the House General Government Committee.
• Discussion of continuing our normal tradition of having one meeting in July. Motion by Moore, second by Randles to hold just one meeting on July 8th at 8490 Lithopolis Road at 6pm and cancel the July 22nd meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
• Berne Township is considering changing its lot size requirements:  Minimum lot size increased from 2.00 acres to 3.00 acres  Minimum frontage requirements increased from 150.00 feet to 175.00 feet

FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF’S REPORT: Thomas Williams

• Motion by Randles, second by Moore to accept the resignation of Part-time FF/EMT-B Colby Simkins effective May 8, 2026 and to accept the resignation of Part-time FF/EMT- B Blake Snezik effective May 12, 2026. Motion carried 3-0.
• RSU Resolution: Motion by Moore, second by Randles

RESOLUTION #10-26

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REMOVAL OF THE 2008 CHEVY 4500 HORTON MEDIC UNIT FROM THE FIRE FUND INVENTORY AND DECLARING SUCH EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR DISPOSAL. ROLL: Moore: Yes Randles: Yes Smith: Yes Resolution Passed 3-0.

• Repairs to be made to the bathroom caused by falling tile in Fire Station 551 bathroom.
• The chief will trade Memorial Day holiday for Thursday, June 4th since he will be working on Memorial Day. There were no objections.
• Chief will be on vacation from June 4th until his return on June 15th. LT. Cipparrone or the Shift Commander of the day will be the FD contact in his absence.

ROAD DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR’S REPORT: Kyle Uhl

• Motion by Randles, second by Moore to authorize payment in the amount of $2,432.70 to Ben Turley for repairs on the F-450 vehicle. Motion carried 3-0.
• Motion by Moore, second by Randles to approve the change order to Shelly Company in the amount of $18,489.99 for the addition of Ohio Wesleyan Court to the 2026 Maintenance Paving Project. Motion carried 3-0.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Randles, second by Moore to enter into Executive Session under ORC 121.22 for the purpose of discussing employment, compensation, and retirement. Motion carried 3-0. Following the Executive Session, the chair adjourned the meeting.