Board of Trustees

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John Warkentin, II
Mr. Warkentin has lived his entire life in the township, and is a graduate of Swanton High School. John attended Ohio State University, and is involved in several local businesses.

His desire is to develop cooperation with our neighboring communities, as well as continue efforts to nurture a positive community attitude and thereby encourage families and business to locate here. Mr. Warkentin's term expires Dec. 31, 2009.

Phone (419) 826-5145
Email j.warkentin@swantontwp.org
 
Jim Irmen
Mr. Irmen has served on the Board of Zoning Appeals and Zoning Commission. Jim and his wife Cindy live on Shaffer Road. Jim's top priorities are to improve the professionalism of township government, preserve our township's rural residential character, and to efficiently provide all necessary services as economically as possible.

Jim is a partner with the law firm Marshall & Melhorn, LLC, having practiced law in Northwest Ohio for over 22 years. He will serve as President of the Toledo Bar Association in 2008. Jim is an elder at Fulton Union Christian Church and a member of the Gideons International organization of Christian businessmen. He pledges to utilize his experience and strong work ethic to diligently and enthusiastically serve the citizens of Swanton Township. Mr. Irmen's term expires Dec. 31, 2009.
Phone (419) 825-1625
Email j.irmen@swantontwp.org
 
Dennis Tippie
Dennis has lived almost his entire life in Swanton Township and has served one 4-yr term previously as your Trustee. He managed a manufacturing plant in Delta, consisting of 30 employees, for 10 years before going into business for himself as a water well driller and septic systems installer in 1995. He understands how important water is and this prompted him to become politically active when Swanton Township’s water supply was threatened by quarrying operations. His work history has taught him how to work well with people and his being in the construction trade will enable him to understand what issues our road workers face on a daily basis. Dennis feels that Swanton Township is a jewel that needs to be protected. Inevitably, city water agreements will need to be made. He wants to make sure that all options are considered & the best possible deal is negotiated for the residents. He will make sure that Swanton Township receives as much State Issue 1 grant dollars as possible to help upgrade & maintain our road and drainage systems. Our township has taken good advantage of this program in the past and he will make sure it continues. .
Phone (419) 825-3562
Email d.tippie@swantontwp.org
 
Peggy Michael - Fiscal Officer
Peggy is a successful business owner for over 21 years. She brings professionalism and dedication to the Fiscal Officer position and will work hard for the residents of Swanton Township. She is also a avid animal lover and a member of several animal rescue and non-profit organizations.
Phone (419) 825-7292
Email p.michael@swantontwp.org


Meetings & Minutes:
All regular meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public. To place an item on the agenda, individuals need to submit a written request to the Trustees.
 
Residents of Swanton Township are
strongly encouraged to attend all meetings!



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The 2008 minutes will be the Adobe format. You will find links to download Adobe throughout the site or you can download Adobe here by clicking on "Get Adobe Reader".



Swanton Township Trustee

2008 Meeting Schedule
January
January 7, 2008 (Organizational Meeting)
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January 14, 2008
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January 28, 2008
Voice
February
February 11, 2008
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February 25, 2008
Voice
March
March 10, 2008
Minutes
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March 24, 2008
Minutes
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April
April 14, 2008
Minutes
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April 28, 2008
Minutes
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May
May 12, 2008
Minutes
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May 27, 2008
Minutes
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June
June 9, 2008
Minutes
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June 23, 2008
Minutes
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July
July 14, 2008
Minutes
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July 28, 2008
Minutes
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August
August 4, 2008
Minutes
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August 18, 2008
Minutes
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September
September 8, 2008
Minutes
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September 22, 2008
Minutes
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October
October 13, 2008
Minutes
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October 27, 2008
Minutes
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November
November 10, 2008
Minutes
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November 24, 2008
Minutes
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December
December 8, 2008
Minutes
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December 22, 2008
Minutes
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All meetings are on Mondays at 7:30 PM


The approved and signed minutes of the Trustee Meetings are available on this website. As Mr. Warkentin has mentioned, the minutes are a representation of what transpired during the meeting - they are not a transcript of the proceedings. Township residents are encouraged to attend all meetings - whether as an observer or active participant - and be involved in the community.



Trustee Archived Minutes
Please click the appropriate year listed
below for the minutes of past meetings.
2006 Minutes
2005 Minutes
2004 Minutes
2003 Minutes
2002 Minutes
2001 Minutes





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