On the agenda: Oberlin September 15, 2026 — data center (Sep 15)

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Chairman, Scott Justin, called the September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting t order @ 6:30 pm,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Trustees: Cynthia Breda, Scott Justin, Michelle Tyner were present, as well as Fiscal Officer,
Lisa Akers. Staff and Public: Brittany Castillo Morales, Justin Mott, Marcy L. Calvert, Rick & Pat
Justin, Deputy Plemons, Judy Walker, Don Case, Charlie McKinley, Steve & Diane Jackson, Nick
& Kaitlyn King
Motion to Approve September 1, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Cynthia Breda to approve the September 1, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes,
seconded by Michelle Tyner. RCV: Cynthia Breda – aye; Michelle Tyner – aye; Scott Justin –
aye.
MOTION CARRIED
2026-09-453

Trustee Tyner requested to change the September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes whereas,
stated on Page 4771, “Possible JEDD with Elyria would include a 12 year revenue share or
create JEDD with another municipality.” In fact it should state “If annexation occurs it could
include a 12 year revenue share with another municipality.”
Motion to Approve September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Cynthia Breda to approve the September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting, with
the above exception, seconded by Michelle Tyner. RCV: Cynthia Breda – aye; Michelle Tyner –
aye; Scott Justin – aye.
MOTION CARRIED
2026-09-454
Motion to Approve September 2, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Cynthia Breda to approve the September 2, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes,
seconded by Michelle Tyner. RCV: Cynthia Breda – aye; Michelle Tyner – aye; Scott Justin –
aye.
MOTION CARRIED
2026-09-455

FISCAL OFFICER’S REPORT
The Financial and Investment Reports were reviewed and found in order.
Motion to Approve Warrants
Motion was made by Michelle Tyner to approve Warrants totaling $88,356.56, seconded by
Cynthia Breda. RCV: Michelle Tyner – aye; Cynthia Breda – aye; Scott Justin – aye.
MOTION CARRIED
2026-09-456

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PUBLIC CONCERNS AND REQUESTS
Marcy Calvert:
-Founder/President of Power 4 Pink, which provides resources and financial
assistance for Lorain County residents fighting Breast Cancer. Her organization has used
“The Lodge” for several years for fundraising activities. She has her second “Purse
Bingo” scheduled in a few weeks. Bingo is regulated by the Ohio Attorney General’s
Office. When she submitted her application to hold the event, the State of Ohio denied
her application due to the cost of the rental hall. She inquired with the State as to why
this is an issue since last year they approved application with no question. Attorney
General stated you can only charge $450.00 for rental. Ms. Calvert asked the Trustees if
they would give her an itemized statement stating $450.00 is for rental and the
remaining balance would be for chairs, kitchen, IT rental? Time is of the essence since
she has a lead on another venue but she will encounter a loss if fundraiser has to be held
somewhere else. Chairman Justin inquired if she could switch her fundraiser to a “Night

at the Races”, Ms. Calvert stated she already has one scheduled at “The Lodge” in
February 2027. Trustee Tyner stated she would check with the Prosecutor’s Office. The
Fiscal Officer stated she already told Ms. Calvert that she would not fabricate a false
statement.

Don Case: -Attended the last Zoning Board of Commission meeting and it lasted 8 minutes.
The Chair stated in the meeting that no information has been received from the
Trustees. Trustee Breda stated she attended one ZBC Meeting and asked them to work

on definitions to define a data center. She thought they were focusing on that topic, she
will follow-up in the near future.
Trustee Breda stated she had the first informational Data Center Committee Meeting and
a second one is scheduled.

Steve Jackson:

-Inquired if airport property will be mowed. Chairman Justin stated he will

Diane Jackson:

-Inquired if anyone can sit-in a Data Center Committee Meeting. Trustee

Judy Walker:
clause.

-Stated any agreement for the mega site should include a decommissioning

check.

Breda stated the public is always welcome.

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STAFF REPORTS
Charlie McKinley:
-Resident at 45657 East Hamilton filed a complaint regarding a
church next door to her property. Complaint stated yard isn’t mowed and there is trash
in back of building causing rodents on her property. A drive-by was completed the
following day and the yard looked like it had been recently mowed and little trash was
visual.
-Solar Field across the street from Administrative Complex is in the preliminary stages of
planning and information has been sent to the Board of Appeals Chairman.
Deputy Plemons:

Calls for Service

-Aug, 12th, 44000 block of Albrecht Rd., reference a domestic dispute.
-Aug. 13th, 11000 block of Pyle Rd., reference a domestic dispute.
-Aug. 17th, 12000 block of Oberlin Rd., reference a protection order violation complaint.
-Aug. 20th, 45000 block of Butternut Rd., reference a disturbance at a local nursing home.
-Aug. 21st, 45000 block of Parsons Rd., reference a welfare check.
-Aug. 22nd. Quarry Rd/ Russia Rd., reference a suspicious male who was hitchhiking. The male
was given a ride further towards Wellington.
-Aug. 22nd, 45000 block of Butternut Ridge Rd., reference a suspicious vehicle in a driveway,
which was gone upon deputies’ arrival.
-Aug. 24th, 45000 block of Butternut Ridge Rd., reference a dispute between neighbors over
the firing of guns in a back yard.
-Aug. 26th, Deputies responded to the township park on Butternut Ridge Rd., after a garbage
can was found to have been ignited and destroyed. A male who was involved was
identified with a report being filed.
Justin Mott:
-Reviewed quote from Ortiz Electric for new lighting on front poles at the
Adm Complex at a cost of $1,300.00. After quoted realized back lights need replaced as
well, Ortiz Electric stated to double original quote to cover additional for total of
$2,600.00.
-A semi-load of river rock delivered from Dovin would cost $1,093.82 (25 tons)
-Verified with PC Services that playground mulch quoted at last meeting would be 1”
thick at all three playgrounds.
-Finished culvert on Clark Lane
-Will be installing new culvert on West Hamilton in near future.
-Weed mat will be purchased for landscape test area at Cemetery.
-Reviewed quote to purchase an edger for Cemetery repair, it was decided to rent for a
week for test area and decide purchase at a later time.
-Inquired if Trustees would like Park to remain open over winter or close. Chairman

Justin stated to leave “open”.

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Motion to Approve Electrical Work
Motion was made by Michelle Tyner to approve electrical repair to the outside lighting at the
Administrative Complex from Ortiz Electric at a cost of $2,600.00, seconded by Cynthia Breda.
RCV: Michelle Tyner – aye; Cynthia Breda – aye; Scott Justin – aye.
MOTION CARRIED
2026-09-457
Motion to Approve Purchase of Playground Mulch
Motion was made by Scott Justin to approve the purchase of playground mulch from PC
Services at a cost of $3,120.00, seconded by Michelle Tyner. RCV: Scott Justin – aye; Michelle
Tyner – aye; Cynthia Breda – aye.
MOTION CARRIED
2026-09-458
Brittany Castillo Morales:
-Reviewed revised Cemetery Rules and Regulations
-Per County Prosecutor, waivers from monuments companies working at Cemetery are
not needed but Worker’s Comp and Certificate of Liability should be on file.
-Reviewed letter regarding planned Cemetery maintenance that will be mailed to grave
lot owners.
-# of monuments that need fixed are as follows:
-Section 1
15 monuments (outside contractor)
20 monuments (NRT staff)
-Section 2
27 monuments (outside contractor)
9 monuments (NRT staff)
-Section 3
47 monuments (outside contractor)
45 monuments (NRT staff)

Trustee Breda stated the Cemetery grant from OTA was declined.

-Viewed PowerPoint Presentation of various repairs needed which include:
-Adm Complex – concrete drive
-Sidewalk near front of mailbox
-Meeting Room sidewalk, Cedar East sidewalk
-Cedar beams need cleaned, not sure how to clean.
-Gutters moldy
-Roof repair needed, inside panel has damage
-Signs need repaired/replaced…(ok to get quotes for repair?)
-Sandstone needs cleaned, not sure how to clean.
-Pavilion near Lodge and Park needs repaired and possible stain.
-Compost restroom at Park needs attention.
-Parking lot at Park and Cemetery needs attention.
Motion to Approve Revised Cemetery Rules and Regulations
Motion was made by Scott Justin to approve revised Cemetery Rules and Regulations with
noted changes, effective October 1, 2026, seconded by Michelle Tyner. RCV: Scott Justin –
aye; Michelle Tyner – aye; Cynthia Breda – aye.
MOTION CARRIED
2026-09-459

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TRUSTEE BUSINESS
Correspondence was reviewed and found in order.
-OHM Zoning Modifications Quote was reviewed, Trustee Tyner stated she is waiting on two (2)
additional quotes to review and hopes to have by next meeting. Trustee Tyner stated we need
to have a consultant for the mega site, urgency is needed to complete zoning regulations.
Also, zoning changes should coincide with a potential JEDD and include a layer of protection for
the Township. Zoning change process needs to be thoughtful and include the community.
Trustee Tyner also stated she spoke with Joe Waldecker from Rural Lorain County Water
Authority last week with questions regarding a 5 ft sewer line down Russia Road and the
feasibility of such. Mr. Waldecker thought a vertical well for wastewater was more likely. Per
conversation with Don Romancak, a vertical well would be placed somewhere on Oberlin Road
and tie into a 1 to 2 ft force main on Russia Road down to Baumhart Road which would then
be gravity fed north. Only interest for the sewer is the mega site at this time. The County is
requesting a meeting between the Developer, Jeff Riddell, Karen Perkins and Trustee Tyner
in the near future.
Trustee Tyner stated three (3) easements are still needed for Cobb Ditch cleaning. One (1)
signature is possible while the other two (2) are still in progress.
Justin Mott stated he will send items for possible Govdeals sale to Chairman Justin in the near
future to set reserve price.
Motion to Adjourn
Motion was made by Scott Justin to adjourn meeting at 7:33 pm, seconded by Michelle Tyner.
RCV: Scott Justin – aye; Michelle Tyner – aye; Cynthia Breda – aye.
MOTION CARRIED
2026-09-460
AFFIRMED by Scott Justin at October 6, 2026 Regular Meeting
ATTESTED by Lisa Akers at October 6, 2026 Regular Meeting

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