Nimishillen Township
February 23, 2006
On Thursday, February 23, 2006, the Board of Trustees of
The
meeting opened with the pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION:
Rev.
Ken Pugh gave the invocation prior to the beginning of tonight’s meeting.
GUEST SPEAKER(S):
Mike
Stewart – Operation Crime Watch Dog: Mike Stewart of Paris Township stepped to
the podium explaining they started the Crime Watch Dog Organization in November
2002 and hopes other townships would be interested in joining and would help
them get started. A news clip was
shown. Mr. Stewart said his group is
trying to get descriptions and license plate numbers – not arrest anyone. He said they work with the Prosecutor’s
Office and Sheriff’s Department and said
Matt
Miller – Republican Candidate for U.S. Congressman: Mr. Miller is from
FIRE DEPARTMENT: (Rich Peterson)
Update
on Station No. 3: Chief Peterson reported the water was turned on today and the sewage
ejector was tested and all was okay. The
final ceiling inspection was done yesterday.
There was an error in the epoxy flooring (wrong color was put down),
which will be redone. The Chief said we
are coming upon substantial completion – the building is approximately 14 days
from substantial completion.
Work
Session with Trustees & Prosecutor: A work session was set for Thursday, March
2nd, at 10:00 a.m. to be held at the Prosecutor’s Office to discuss
issues regarding Station No. 3. The
township secretary will advertise in the
Federal
Grant Request through Congressman Regula’s Office: As reported at the last
Trustees’ Meeting, Chief Peterson and Mike Lynch attended the meeting at
Regula’s office for the Federal Request for Funding of the Regional Dispatching
Systems. Peterson said a letter of
support is needed from the Board as well as all other Boars, City Councils,
etc. Mike Lynch volunteered our services
as the lead agency to submit all the paperwork and actually be the grant
recipient. The deadline for completion
is March 9th. (Questionnaire
attached)
Mike
Lynch moved we volunteer to be the lead on the dispatch project, seconded by
Lisa Shafer. Voting: Mike Lynch – Yes,
Lisa Shafer – Yes and Todd Bosley – Yes.
Motion carried.
February 23,
2006 (Cont.)
Resolution
to Approve Valerie Hostettler as Firefighter / Paramedic Candidate: Lisa Shafer
moved to
approve Valerie Hostettler as Firefighter / Paramedic Candidate for
ROAD DEPARTMENT: (Chris Peterson)
Superintendent
Chris Peterson was excused from tonight’s meeting due to illness; therefore,
the first two items on the agenda was tabled until the next Trustees’ Meeting.
Written
Road Report: Todd Bosley moved to approve the Road Report for February 23rd,
2006, as written, seconded by Lisa Shafer.
Voting: Todd Bosley – Yes, Lisa Shafer – Yes and Mike Lynch – Yes. Motion carried. (Copy attached)
ZONING DEPARTMENT: (Keith Lasure)
Government
Law Seminar: Keith Lasure reported he would be attending the Government Law
Seminar at Belden Village Holiday Inn on Saturday, February 25th.
January
2006 Zoning Report for Stark County Auditor: Lisa Shafer moved to
approve the January 2006 Zoning Report for the Stark County Auditor, seconded
by Mike Lynch. Voting: Lisa Shafer – Yes, Mike Lynch – yes and Todd
Bosley – Yes. Motion carried. (Copy attached)
Written
Zoning Report: Todd Bosley moved to approve the Zoning Report for February 23, 2006,
as written, seconded by Lisa Shafer.
Voting: Todd Bosley – Yes, Lisa Shafer – Yes and Mike Lynch – Yes. Motion carried. (Copy attached)
CONCERNS OF CITIZENS:
Linda
Shier of 8710 Easton stepped to the podium and commented on the questionable conduct of the
three Trustees, spoke about not retaining the two road employees and asked
about the direction the Board envisioned for the Road Department. Mike Lynch said the Board answered these
questions at the last meeting. Lisa Shafer
said the Board was well within their rights according to the
Terri
Huckels of 8730 Easton asked about the status of the lawsuit and the name
of the attorney. Todd Bosley said the
attorney’s name is Jim Mathews and explained we are waiting to hear if the Ohio
Supreme Court is going to hear this case and said right now, we are trying to
get a cost estimate to make the repairs within the road right of way. Mrs. Huckels asked Mr. Bosley if he feels
that he should excuse himself from this lawsuit. Mr. Bosley said the lawsuit was already in
progress when he took office and Attorney Mathews told him even though he rents
a building from Mr. Jeffries, as long as there is no conflict of interest and
he (Todd) did not benefit from any decisions, he did not have to excuse
himself. Discussion followed.
Mrs. Huckels also asked if the Board reached a decision on insurance benefits from Mr. Zuccaro, Francesca ditch project, Broadway ditch project, the creek that goes through Beck Avenue, explanation about the direction and vision for the Road Department, gave a description of an ethical person and wondered which township employee would be fired next. Answers and discussion followed.
February 23,
2006 (Cont.)
8 PM - EXCUSE STUDENTS: The
CONCERNS OF CITIZENS: (Cont.)
Bill
Blackmer of 3505 Maplegrove spoke on the two road employees getting fired – said
it happens – he feels bad about it – but move on. He also thanked the Board for taking care of
his concerns. Mr. Blackmer received a
round of applause.
Before
going into Executive Session, Mike Lynch moved to accept Dawne Friedman’s
resignation from the Zoning Commission Board effective February 10th,
2006, seconded by Lisa Shafer. Voting:
Mike Lynch – Yes, Lisa Shafer – Yes and Todd Bosley – Yes. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Todd
Bosley moved to go into Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. to discuss candidates
for Zoning Commission, seconded by Mike Lynch.
Voting: Todd Bosley – Yes, Mike Lynch – Yes and Lisa Shafer – Yes. Motion carried.
Todd
Bosley moved to come out of Executive Session at 8:30 p.m., seconded by Mike
Lynch. Voting: Todd Bosley – Yes, Mike
Lynch – Yes and Lisa Shafer – Yes.
Motion carried.
After
some discussion, the Board agreed on Bill Ehlers to serve on the Zoning
Commission Board. Lisa Shafer moved to
instate Bill Ehlers on the Zoning Commission Board to replace Dawne Friedman’s
term, which will expire December 31, 2009, seconded by Mike Lynch. Voting: Lisa Shafer – Yes, Mike Lynch – Yes
and Todd Bosley – Yes. Motion carried.
CONCERNS OF TRUSTEES:
March
9th Trustees’ Meeting: Mike Lynch asked the Board if he could be excused
from the March 9th, 2006 Trustees Meeting due to vacation plans made
a year ago. The Board approved his
absence.
Work
Session regarding Insurance Renewal up in May: The Board agreed to
postpone setting the date for the work session until Fiscal Officer, Carlene
Harmon, has a chance to talk to OTARMA.
Meeting
at
OLD BUSINESS:
Keith
Lasure reported on bids received on the additional office space to be built in
the kitchen area of the Township Road Department. After discussion, Mike Lynch moved to accept
the bid from Michael E. Michel Construction Co. for a total amount of
$4,950.00, seconded by Lisa Shafer.
Voting: Mike Lynch – Yes, Lisa Shafer – Yes and Todd Bosley – Yes. Motion carried. Res#06-090 (Copy attached)
February 23,
2006 (Cont.)
CORRESPONDENCE:
Todd
Bosley reported on an article he read in the newspaper regarding responses from
the City of Louisville and wanted to emphasize that Nimishillen Township is
committed to working with the City of Louisville stating there was a lack of
planning on the Beck water line and regarding the County 911 Call Center, the
Township only cited problems in the system that needed fixed. Mr. Bosley stated, for the record,
Louisville
to make this community better, not only for Nimishillen Township, but for the
City of Louisville, collectively, as long as it’s a win-win situation for both
the City and the Township.
Keith
Lasure commented we have Father and Son Landscaping in court for a zoning
violation. He said their attorney called
him requesting a meeting with them and the City. Mr. Lasure said at the guidance from the
Board, after research with Regional Planning and talking with the Prosecutor,
they recommended a meeting would not serve our purpose and would cost us
several hundred dollars in advertising; therefore, Keith advised Father and
Son’s attorney that we were not interested in a meeting and for them to proceed
however they wanted. Mr. Bosley said if
they want to meet publicly, they are more than welcome to attend a Trustees’
Meeting and discuss it in public. Keith
said he did offer that to them.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Lisa Shafer moved to approve the February 9, 2006
Minutes, as written, seconded by Mike Lynch.
Voting: Lisa Shafer – Yes, Mike Lynch – Yes and Todd Bosley – Yes. Motion carried. Res#06-091
CONCERNS OF THE FISCAL OFFICER: (Carlene Harmon)
Annual
Financial Report: Mrs. Harmon said the Annual Financial Report is complete and
available for inspection by the public.
Resolution
for AFLAC: Todd Bosley moved to allow
Carlene
will set up a meeting for the representative from AFLAC to give a presentation
to the employees.
APPROVE ALL PURCHASE ORDERS:
Todd
Bosley moved to approve all Purchase Orders, seconded by Mike Lynch. Voting: Todd Bosley – Yes, Mike Lynch – Yes
and Lisa Shafer – Yes. Motion carried.
APPROVE FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY BILLS:
Lisa
Shafer moved to approve the Financial Report and pay bills in the amount of
$103,897.69, seconded by Todd Bosley.
Voting: Lisa Shafer – Yes, Todd Bosley – Yes and Mike Lynch – Yes. Motion carried.
February 23,
2006 (Cont.)
SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN:
Todd
Bosley moved to sign checks and adjourn, seconded by Mike Lynch. Voting: Todd Bosley – Yes, Mike Lynch – Yes
and Lisa Shafer – Yes. Motion carried. RES#06-099
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Attest: Fiscal Officer Todd D. Bosley, President
Carlene Harmon
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Lisa R. Shafer, Vice President
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Michael L. Lynch, Trustee