PHOTO BY JOHN FRYMAN / THE VILLAGE REPORTER
BUILDING REPAIRS … Pulaski Township Trustees discuss repair options to the township hall building, which was damaged recently at its meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
By: John Fryman
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
john@thevillagereporter.com
Pulaski Township Trustees discussed plans to repair the township building’s roof at their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 24.
In attendance were trustees Tom Saul, Terry Witte, and Scott Noble, along with township employee Steven Hobeck, Fiscal Officer Deanne Batterson, and township zoning inspector Todd Burkholder.
Discussion centered around the condition of the township building’s roof, which was recently damaged. Deanne Batterson had already forwarded the insurance company’s information to the trustees.
Noble said the insurance company would pay for Richland Roofing of Defiance to come out, cover the damaged area, and place sandbags to prevent further damage.
He also mentioned that Siebenaler Construction of Edon and Richland Roofing are each preparing quotes for the project.
Hobeck added that Richland Roofing proposed installing a rubber roof on the pitched, half-truss section and adding steel on top.
“The guy I had talked to said he didn’t think these walls would handle a whole truss because of the weight,” said Hobeck.
Noble then suggested installing a metal roof instead of a rubber roof, sloping back to the south.
“I would have a metal roof and if we can do that just have it sloped that way, and then have the eave carrying the water, I think that’s the winner right there in my opinion,” said Noble.
The township will now have to wait to hear back from the insurance company before pursuing roof repairs. The township building is about 80 years old.
In other business, Jim Batterson, who resides on County Road 17-F, told the trustees his driveway had become so narrow he can’t get his farm equipment through it, and that the catch basins are broken.
“I know which one he’s (Batterson) talking about because there is a hole in the ditch banks with a 10-to-12-inch tile and I just saw it when I was out cleaning catch basins,” said Hobeck.
Hobeck will be meeting with Batterson to work on the problem.
In other action, Hobeck reported that an insurance claim for the tree removal at 15284 County Road C had been submitted to the township. Glass City Timber Jacks of Toledo will be removing the tree in April.
Regarding the new mower purchase, the trustees tabled action until the roof repair project is finished.
Trustees approved Griffin Painting of Fremont for painting two signs at a cost of $384. The signs will display dump site rules, including: large brush only; clean items only; no dirt, roots, plastic, flowers of any kind, or wood chips.
The site is for Pulaski Township residents only, is under 24-hour video surveillance, and violators will be prosecuted.
“It’s important because we don’t want people from other townships to bring their stuff here. This is just for Pulaski Township residents,” said Saul.
Deanne Batterson informed the trustees of a certified letter she received from an attorney representing DeVries Dairy Farm, which is applying to expand its operation at 17495 County Road C, Bryan.
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m.