Oxford Township Trustees renew electric aggregation agreement, sign contract for road work

This brief was contributed by Norma Pennock, Oxford Township Trustee. You can reach her at npennock@oxfordtwpohio.org.

The Oxford Township Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on May 12 at Township Hall. The Trustees reviewed and approved financial reports for the previous month and passed a resolution to renew the expiring agreement with Energy Alliances LLC, which manages the Township's electric aggregation program.

Road Superintendent Johnny Smith reported that a city crew would soon make road repairs related to water main breaks in the Springwood subdivision, and he intends to do some pothole patching. His first round of mowing is concluding, and he expects to make repairs to a berm on Ringwood Road. He also expects that with help from the County Engineer's Office and the Ohio Department of Transportation, downed trees leaning on overhead wires on Morning Sun Road will be removed.

Police Chief Piccioni reported that in the month ending May 12, the department received 316 calls for service, made 185 traffic stops resulting in 18 citations, responded to 10 crashes, took 22 reports, made 7 arrests and responded to 20 calls for assistance to other area agencies. Firearm qualification with the recently purchased handguns for all department personnel is scheduled for May 24 and May 31. Chief Piccioni introduced Jeremy Broadwater, a recently hired constable.

The Trustees approved a revision to the personnel, policy and procedure manual and authorized President Gary Salmon to sign a contract with Temple & Temple, a contractor who will replace a culvert on Springwood Drive.

The next meeting of the Oxford Township Trustees will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 9 at Township Hall. Virtual attendance is possible.