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The Washington Township Board of Trustees met with the City of Centerville in a Special Joint Session on Monday, April 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Law Library of the Centerville Municipal Building. Present for Washington Township Lee Snyder, President Joyce Young, Vice - President Dale Berry, Trustee Tom Zobrist, Fiscal Officer Jesse Lightle, Administrator Present for the City of Centerville: Mark Kingseed, Mayor Douglas Cline, Deputy -Mayor Brooks Compton, Council Member Paul Gresham, Council Member Belinda Kenley, Council Member James Singer, Council Member Debra James, Clerk of Council Gregory Horn, City Manager Steven Hinshaw, Finance Director Nathan Cahall, Economic Dev. Admin. Mayor Kingseed opened the meeting, stating that we are separate communities. He quoted the election as evidence that we will not merge. The City is considering seceding, but has no definite direction at this time. There was a discussion over $448,000 (the inside millage that the Township receives from the residents of Centerville). There was a discussion over how much of the funds are being spent for the residents of the City of Centerville. The Township will provide a breakdown, especially as it relates to joint projects. There was a discussion over how the Township funds the Rec Center. The City quoted that about only forty percent of the costs are covered by fee structures. There was considerable discussion over how the Fire Department is funded. The City would like more input. Mrs. Young had concerns over potential secession and was concerned that it was possibly a reaction to the merger election results. The City feels a change is in order as they are not receiving the full benefit of the .7 mil dollars being taxed to their residents. The City wants more input into the Fire Department and Rec Center and requested additional input. They would like joint districts for both. There was a discussion over supporting the school system in the upcoming levy 04/13/09