Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

 

 

December 8, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 


On Thursday, December 8, 2005, the Board of Trustees of Nimishillen Township met in regular session at 7:00 P.M. at the Nimishillen Township Hall located at 4422 Maplegrove NE with the following members present:  Trustee President Virginia K. Macdonald, Vice President Todd D. Bosley, Trustee Russell L. Goffus and Clerk Carlene Harmon.

 

The meeting opened with the pledge of Allegiance.

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT: (Chief Rich Peterson)

 

Station No. 3/Dispatch Center Update: Rich reported they are making progress on the interior trim, the ceramic tile is down, most of the restrooms are finished, plumbing is almost done in the bay area and the drywall in the dispatch area is up.  They are somewhat behind in the gas line (manifold problem but it’s now corrected).  Rich reported he will meet with the Stark County Prosecutor next Wednesday to discuss the delays, and the Prosecutor will report back to the Board.  Some discussion followed.

 

Grant for $4,230.00: Rich reported he applied for the State Fire Marshal’s Training Grant in the amount of $4,230.00 for reimbursement for training.  He said he should hear back from them within six (6) weeks. 

 

Executive Session: The Board and Rich agreed to wait until the end of tonight’s meeting to go into Executive Session.

 

Ohio Billing Contract: Virginia Macdonald motioned to enter into the contract with Ohio Billing, Inc. to accept the raise of $12.00 to $15.00 per hour effective January 1, 2006, seconded by Todd Bosley.  Roll call vote went as follows: Virginia Macdonald – Yes, Todd Bosley – Yes and Russ Goffus – Yes - Motion carried.  Res#05-279

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT: (Superintendent Kevin Swartz)

 

Asphalt Paving Program: Kevin reported he would be turning in the form for the 2006 Stark County Asphalt Paving Program, which is due the end of this month.  (Copy attached)  Swartz reported last year, they did approximately 3-1/2 miles of paving and 10 miles of chip and seal.  For 2006, there will be approximately 3 miles of asphalt paving and 8 miles of chip and seal.

 

Springs for Truck #2: Kevin reported that the back springs on truck #2 should be replaced soon.  The estimate from Superior is $1,400.00.  The Board agreed to send the truck to Superior to replace the back springs.

 

Road Report: Russ Goffus motioned to approve the written Road Report for December 8, 2005, seconded by Virginia Macdonald.  Roll call vote went as follows:  Russ Goffus – Yes, Virginia Macdonald – Yes and Todd Bosley – Yes.  Motion carried.  (Copy attached)  Res#05-280

 

ZONING DEPARTMENT: (Keith Lasure)

 

Zoning Report for Stark County Auditor: Todd Bosley motioned to accept the November 2005 Zoning Report for the Stark County Auditor, seconded by Russ Goffus.  Roll call vote went as follows: Todd Bosley – Yes, Russ Goffus – Yes and Virginia Macdonald – Yes.  Motion carried.  (Copy attached)  Res#05-281

 

Zoning Report: Russ Goffus motioned to approve the written Zoning Report for December 8, 2005, seconded by Todd Bosley.  Roll call vote went as follows: Russ Goffus – Yes, Todd Bosley – Yes and Virginia Macdonald – Yes.  Motion carried.  (Copy attached) Res#05-282

 

CONCERNS OF CITIZENS:

 

No one stepped to the podium to speak.

 

CONCERNS OF TRUSTEES: (Virginia K. Macdonald, Todd D. Bosley, Russell L. Goffus)

 

Organizational Meeting for 2006: The Board agreed to hold the Organizational Meeting for 2006 on Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. with the regularly scheduled Trustees’ Meeting immediately following at 7:00 p.m.

 

Interviews for Zoning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals: Due to the passing of Zoning Commission Board member, Joe Marks, the Board agreed to advertise to fill a term that will expire December 31st, 2009.  Days and times for interviews will be set at the next Board of Trustees’ Meeting.

 

 

Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

 

 

December 8, 2005 (Cont.)

 

 

 

Update on Legal Representation Regarding the Groffre Lawsuit: Russ Goffus reported the Board of Trustees had a Special Meeting on Thursday, December 1st, 2005 and at that time, agreed to hire Greg Beck with Baker, Dublikar, Wiley and Matthews to represent our Township.  Mr. Beck is replacing Attorney John Latchney.  Goffus reported that the new law firm reduced their fees from $200.00 per hour to $135.00 per hour.  Discussion followed.

 

Highway Mileage Certification: Virginia Macdonald motioned to accept the Annual Township Highway System Mileage Certification for 2005 at $68.76 Township miles, seconded by Todd Bosley.  Roll call vote went as follows:  Virginia Macdonald – Yes, Todd Bosley – Yes and Russ Goffus – Yes.  Motion carried.  Res#05-283

 

NPDES Permit Renewal Fee: Russ Goffus motioned that the Board agreed to pay the NPDES Permit Renewal Fee in the amount of $600.00 due January 30th, 2006, seconded by Todd Bosley.  Roll call vote went as follows: Russ Goffus – Yes, Todd Bosley – Yes and Virginia Macdonald – Yes.  Motion carried. Res#05-284

 

Storm Water Video: Due to a malfunction with equipment, the video will be shown at the next Trustees’ Meeting.  Virginia Macdonald said employees could watch it individually and it would not be necessary to show it at the next meeting.

 

Paving Program: Russ Goffus said it is unclear if the Township entered into an Agreement with the 2006 Stark County Paving Program.  Therefore, Russ Goffus motioned to enter into an Agreement to enter our township paving into the program with Stark County for bidding, seconded by Todd Bosley.  Roll call vote went as follows: Russ Goffus – Yes, Todd Bosley – Yes and Virginia Macdonald – Yes.  Motion carried.  (Copy attached) Res#05-285

 

RECYCLING/COMPOSTING:

 

Todd Bosley reported bids for the Recycling/Composting Program were opened at Stark County Regional Planning Tuesday night.  The County pays $26.50 per ton for every ton of grass, leaves, etc.  The estimate for the total program is $440,000.00.  Discussion followed.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Township Secretary, Sharon Shaub, reminded everyone that the 2005 Inventory is due to her no later than January 4th, 2006.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

Russ Goffus motioned to approve the written Minutes for November 22nd, 2005 and December 1st, 2005, seconded by Todd Bosley.  Roll call vote went as follows: Russ Goffus – Yes, Todd Bosley – Yes and Virginia Macdonald – Yes for the November 22nd Minutes but abstained from the December 1st Minutes due to her absence at that meeting.  Motion carried.  Res#05-286

 

CONCERNS OF THE CLERK: (Carlene Harmon)

 

Transfers per Res. #05-005 – Transfers made December 7th, 2005:

 

  • $1,850.00 from 01-A-26 (Other Expenses) to 01-J-03 (Zoning – Other Expenses)
  • $36,000.00 from 10-A-06 (Building - Fire) to 10-A-01 (Salaries)
  • $5,000.00 from 10-A-06 (Building) to 10-A-02 (Employee Retirement Contribution)
  • $440.00 from 01-A-26 (Other Expenses) to 01-B-04 (Utilities)

 

Resolution to Approve FEMA Grant for 2006: Russ Goffus motioned to approve the additional Certificate for FEMA Grant for 2006 in the amount of $99,180.00, seconded by Todd Bosley.  Roll call vote went as follows: Russ Goffus – Yes, Todd Bosley – Yes and Virginia Macdonald – Yes.  Motion carried. (Formal Resolution attached) Res#05-287

 

Resolution to Remove the Stale Dated Checks: Virginia Macdonald motioned to remove the stale dated checks in the amount of $18.69, seconded by Russ Goffus.  Roll call vote as follows:  Virginia Macdonald – Yes, Russ Goffus – Yes and Todd Bosley – Yes.  Motion carried. Res#05-288

 

APPROVE ALL PURCHASE ORDERS, FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY BILLS:

 

Virginia Macdonald motioned to approve all Purchase Orders, the Financial Report and pay bills in the amount of $42,751.85, seconded by Todd Bosley.  Roll call vote went as follows:  Virginia Macdonald – Yes, Todd Bosley – Yes and Russ Goffus – Yes.  Motion carried. Res#05-289

 

 

Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

 

 

December 8, 2005 (Cont.)

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

 

Virginia Macdonald motioned to go into Executive Session with Fire Chief Peterson at 7:30 p.m. to discuss personnel/employment issues, seconded by Todd Bosley.  Roll call vote went as follows:  Virginia Macdonald – Yes, Todd Bosley – Yes and Russ Goffus – Yes.  Motion carried.  Res#05-290

 

Virginia Macdonald motioned to come out of Executive Session at 7:45 p.m., seconded by Russ Goffus.  Roll call vote went as follows: Virginia Macdonald – yes, Russ Goffus – Yes and Todd Bosley – Yes.  Motion carried.  Res#05-291

 

Upon returning from Executive Session, Virginia Macdonald said a resident had asked if the Board could give a more thorough explanation about legal representation regarding the Groffre Lawsuit.  All three Trustees gave a lengthy explanation.  Discussion followed between residents and Trustees.

 

SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN:

 

Russ Goffus motioned to sign checks and adjourn, seconded by Virginia Macdonald.  Roll call vote went as follows:  Russ Goffus – Yes, Virginia Macdonald – Yes and Russ Goffus – Yes.  Motion carried.  Res#05-292

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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______________________________                         __________________________________

Attest:       Clerk/Treasurer                                    Virginia K. Macdonald, President

                  Carlene Harmon

 

 

 

 

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                                                                               Todd D. Bosley, Vice President

 

 

 

 

                                                                               __________________________________

                                                                              Russell L. Goffus, Trustee