Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

 

 

January 13, 2005 

 

 

On Thursday January 13, 2005, the Board of Trustees of Nimishillen Township met in regular session at 7:00 P.M. at the Nimishillen Township Hall with the following members present:  Trustees Virginia K. Macdonald, Todd D. Bosley, Russ Goffus and Clerk Carlene Harmon.

 

The meeting opened with the pledge of Allegiance.

 

The Trustees meeting that was scheduled for December 23, 2004 was cancelled due to a snow/ice storm.

 

Todd Bosley asked Richard Bruey of 5464 Horn to step to the podium to explain the flooding problem on Horn and Reno.  Mr. Bruey stated the problem started when the allotments were put in.  He stated everyone has 20” culverts along Reno and the City of Louisville put in 12” culverts.  The water has no place to go and it backs up into their yards and houses.  Mr. Bruey stated it is his understanding the City of Louisville refuses to do anything about the water problem.  Mr. Bruey expressed that something has to be done.

 

Virginia Macdonald felt the trustees could pursue a discussion with Louisville to see what could be done to open the ditches.  Mr. Bruey said he has been at the trustees meetings on four different occasions but the problem has yet to be solved.  Mrs. Macdonald stated either engineers or consultants are going to have to take a look because the township cannot go on to private property.

 

Mr. Bosley said he called Mr. McBeath and Mr. Ault at the City of Louisville and they said they are going to make every effort to get it fixed.  More discussion followed.

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT: (Rich Peterson)

 

Concerns with Stark County 9-1-1 System:  The audience at tonight’s meeting heard tapes from four 9-1-1 calls.  After hearing the tapes, Nimishillen Township resident Dave Mullett of 5057 Broadway Avenue stepped to podium stating he was one of the calls just heard and explained what took place when he made a call.  Much discussion followed.

 

Todd Bosley and Rich Peterson are asking the County Commissioners to reconvene the 9-1-1 Planning Committee to replace outdated equipment.

 

Since it was now 8:00 p.m., the Board excused the Louisville High School students and signed their papers.

 

Mr. Peterson reported he met with the current Stark County Community Dispatch regarding their service.  They want Nimishillen Township to pay 20% more than the current rate.  Rich stated he is meeting with them to discuss it before agreeing.

 

Todd Bosley motioned to provide two additional eligible personnel of the Nimishillen Fire Department with the insurance benefit package seconded by Russ Goffus.  All voted yes.  Motion carried.

 

A date was set for the annual work session for February 8^th at 5:00 p.m. at Fire Station No. 1 to discuss the operation of the fire department for the upcoming year.

 

An update was given on the new ambulance and production schedule.

 

Russ Goffus motioned for a 3% increase in the hourly rate for the firefighters for 2005 effective January 8^th seconded by Virginia Macdonald.  All voted yes.  Motion carried.

 

Virginia Macdonald motioned to accept the resignations in good standing for Rachele Allison, Brian Breiding, Jason Marshall and Regina Smith and thanked them for their many hours and good work they have done working for the township seconded by Todd Bosley.  All voted yes.  Motion carried.  Everyone gave them a round of applause.

 

Virginia Macdonald motioned to accept all of Rich Peterson’s written reports seconded by Russ Goffus.  All voted yes.  Motion carried.

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT: (Ty Reiter)

 

Virginia Macdonald reported on the Nickelplate Avenue storm damage (in July) regarding the tree that went down across the road.  The tree is off the road but is clogging up the ditch.  Ty Reiter stated he would take another look at it.  It might have to be contracted out since it is a huge tree.

 

Ron Williams – grate for driveway on Swallen:  Todd Bosley will let Mr. Williams know this will be taken care of as soon as possible weather permitting.

 

 

Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

 

 

January 13, 2005 (cont.)

 

 

 

The ditch at 6691 Reno needs cleaned.  This will be added to the schedule.  Virginia Macdonald will let Mr. Kamerer know.

 

Mrs. Roush at 9866 Georgetown Road has a flooding problem.  The Board agreed this is not a township problem; it is a county problem.  Todd Bosley motioned to formally ask the Stark County Commissioners to take action on the drainage problem at 9866 Georgetown Road and to send a letter with the resolution seconded by Russ Goffus.  All voted yes.  Motion carried.

 

Signs for Fairhope on St. Rt. 153:  Mr. Bosley thinks it is a good idea for the township to put signs back up that, for some reason, were torn down.  Bosley stated he will show Ty what kinds of signs are needed and Ty will get an estimate on the cost.  This was tabled until the next meeting.

 

Todd Bosley stated they do have a solution to the drainage problem on Peach Street.  Mr. Barr stepped to the podium and said he and Ty talked about some ideas.  Mr. Barr stated he would put the pipe in.  Russ Goffus stated that was fine but it would be at Mr. Barr’s expense.    Ty suggested he also put in a catch basin.  By doing this, Mr. Barr would not have to tear up the concrete in his driveway.  Discussion followed. 

 

Virginia Macdonald motioned to go into Executive Session at 8:32 p.m. to discuss pending litigation, road applicant interviews and employee benefits seconded by Russ Goffus.  All voted yes.  Motion carried.

 

Virginia Macdonald motioned to come out of Executive Session at 10:00 p.m. seconded by Russ Goffus.  All voted yes.  Motion carried.

 

Russ Goffus motioned to retain Joe Marks on Zoning Commission and to hire Dale Riggenbach for the Zoning Board of Appeals seconded by Todd Bosley.  All voted yes.  Motion carried.

 

Regarding township insurance, Russ Goffus motioned to opt for Purchasing Plan III which is a little more out of pocket, a little higher deductible but only has a $10.00 co-pay per office visit and will save the township approximately $6,000.00 per year seconded by Todd Bosley.  All voted yes.  Motion carried.

 

After interviewing the three road superintendent applicants, the Board agreed to do more investigation and backgrounds.  No decision was made to hire a road superintendent at this time.

 

Mrs. Parks of 6031 Apple Street wanted gravel at the end of her driveway.  A previous road superintendent supposedly promised her he would do that.  Mrs. Parks asked that the township blacktop her apron.  The Board agreed it is not the township’s responsibility to blacktop or put gravel at the end of her driveway.  Todd Bosley stated he would let Mrs. Parks know.

 

Todd Bosley said he spoke to one of the commissioners today regarding the update on the Fairhope Ditch Project.  They said the funding is ready to go.  They said the township should contact Don Meyers about removing the beaver dams.  Todd Stated he would work on this.

 

Todd Bosley stated he would write a letter to the Stark County Engineers asking for a ditch survey at 4185 Addison Street.

 

Due to the lateness of tonight’s meeting, Todd Bosley tabled several items on tonight’s agenda:  6104 Peach Street, 7981 Hebron but requested Ty to take a look at it before the next meeting, 6190 Columbus, 6815 Hahn, Swallen & Maplegrove ditching, 6415 Joliat, Rue Susan & Francesca, Township health insurance – employee co-pay, Health insurance for elected officials and snow plowing at Fire Station No. 2.

 

ZONING DEPARTMENT: (Keith Lasure)

 

Russ Goffus motioned to accept the December 2004 Zoning Report for the Stark County Auditor seconded by Todd Bosley.  All voted yes.  Motion carried (copy attached)

 

Keith Lasure read his Zoning Report for January 13, 2005.  Virginia Macdonald motioned to accept the written Zoning Report for January 13, 2005 seconded by Todd Bosley.  All voted yes.  Motion carried. (copy attached)

 

Russ Goffus motioned to waive the yearly $50.00 fee for a Conditional Use Permit for the tower at Fire Station No. 3 seconded by Todd Bosley.  All voted yes.  Motion carried.

 

CONCERNS OF TRUSTEES:

 

Rescheduling of records disposal from Saturday January 15^th – tabled until the next meeting.

 

Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

 

 

January 13, 2005 (cont.)

 

 

 

CONCERNS OF CITIZENS:

 

1.      Judy George of 5874 Noel stepped to the podium and spoke on drainage problems.  Discussion followed.

 

2.      Terri Huckels of 8730 Easton stepped to the podium and spoke about a ‘Children at Play’ sign still up on Shilling.  The Board agreed this sign should come down.  Sharon Shaub is to let Ty know.

 

3.      Ryan Gonzalez of 5876 Shilling stepped to the podium and spoke about a problem with his ditch.  Mr. Gonzalez contacted Russ and Russ went out and looked at the problem and said the ditch is adequate for the road but inadequate for drainage.  Discussion followed.  Todd Bosley and Virginia Macdonald said they would go look at it, too. 

 

RECYCLINIG/COMPOSTING:

 

Todd tabled setting new hours for 2005 until the next meeting.  Virginia Macdonald suggested setting up a work session to discuss some of these items.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Clerk Carlene Harmon asked the Board if they would approve Tillie Kinsley filling in when township secretary, Sharon Shaub, is out of the office.  The Board approved.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

Russ Goffus motioned to approve the Minutes from December 9, 2004 as written seconded by Virginia Macdonald.  All voted yes.  Motion carried.

 

CONCERNS OF THE CLERK:  Transfers Per Res. #04-09:  (These were on the prior agenda)

     (Carlene Harmon)

                                                December 13, 2004:

                                                $2,000.00         From:   10-A-15 Other

                                                                        To:       10-A-10 Repairs

 

                                                December 18, 2004:

                                                $2,800.00         From:   01-A-25 Contingency Account

                                                                        To:       01-a-01 Trustees

 

                                                $    800.00        From:   01-A-25 Contingency Account

                                                                        To;       01-A-02 Clerk

 

Russ Goffus motioned to request the Advance Tax Settlement for Disbursed Tax for 2005 seconded by Virginia Macdonald.  All voted yes.  Motion carried.

 

Carlene Harmon reported the township received $46,900.00 for Estate Tax in December.

 

Russ Goffus motioned to approve the Financial Report and pay bills in the amount of $126,820.81 seconded by Todd Bosley.  All voted yes.  Motion carried.

 

Virginia Macdonald motioned to sign checks and adjourn seconded by Russ Goffus.  All voted yes.  Motion carried.  The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

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ATTEST:    CLERK/TREASURER

 

 

 

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