Nimishillen
Township
January 26th, 2006
The
meeting opened with the pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Mike Lynch introduced Pastor Dan Deem. Pastor Deem gave the prayer.
GUEST SPEAKER(S):
- Mike Snyder, Director
of the Louisville Library, stepped to the podium and stated he’s been at
the Louisville Library for four (4) weeks.
He said there are big plans and events coming in the future and
invited everyone to use the library.
He has been a librarian for 32 years working in
- Jim Zuccaro with Summit
Insurance Agency but representing the Ohio Township Association Risk
Management Authority stated at the end of 2005, there were 968 townships
affiliated with OTARMA. He stated
this is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization owned by the 968
townships. OTARMA was formed in the
mid ‘80’s. Members in
FIRE DEPARTMENT: (Chief Rich Peterson)
Update
on Station #3 /
911
Emergency Calls: Chief
Peterson reported traffic crashes received through 911 will be sent to our
dispatch first on all calls unless it is determined there are no injuries.
Senate
Bill 9 has been passed and will be signed into law by the Governor. The Chief will email the Trustees a copy,
which is about 55 pages long. He stated
this goes along with HB361, which was adopted last year. HB361 talks about wireless and enhanced 911
services. SB9 requires counties to
reopen their local 911 Plan and determine distribution of funds received from
the $ .32 cell call charge.
Approve
Ellen Border as Firefighter/Paramedic Candidate: Todd Bosley moved to
approve Ellen Border as Firefighter/Paramedic Candidate, seconded by Mike
Lynch. Voting: Todd Bosley, Yes – Mike
Lynch, Yes – Lisa Shafer – Yes. Motion
carried. Res#06-041
January 26,
2006, (Cont.)
Mike
Lynch thanked Dennis Biery of Biery Cheese for the generous donation of
$1,000.00 to the Fire Department.
ROAD DEPARTMENT: (Acting Superintendent Chris Peterson)
Gas Main Installed at 4035 Hambleton: Chris Peterson reported Dominion East Ohio is requesting permission to install a gas main at 4035 Hambleton. Peterson said he looked at the map and feels that as long as the Company posts a bond and replaces the road back to its normal condition, there’s no reason not to give them permission. The Board agreed.
Road Report: Peterson read his written road report. (Copy attached) Todd Bosley moved to accept the Road Report for January 26th, 2006, as written, seconded by Lisa Shafer. Voting: Todd Bosley, Yes – Lisa Shafer, Yes – Mike Lynch, Yes. Motion carried. Res#06-042
ZONING DEPARTMENT: (Keith Lasure)
Pro-rate
Conditional Zoning Certificates: Todd Bosley moved to pro-rate Conditional Zoning
Certificates issued before December 1st will be billed in March and
any Certificates issued after December 1st will be billed the
following March, seconded by Mike Lynch.
Voting: Todd Bosley, Yes – Mike Lynch, Yes – Lisa Shafer – Yes. Motion carried. Res#06-043
Zoning
Report: Todd Bosley moved to approve the Zoning
Report for January 26th, 2006, as written, seconded by Lisa
Shafer. Voting: Todd Bosley, Yes – Lisa
Shafer, Yes – Mike Lynch – Yes. (Copy
attached) Motion carried. Res#06-044
CONCERNS OF CITIZENS:
Kevin
Ellis of 1014 Danielle spoke on the EPA meeting regarding the expansion of the American
Landfill on February 2nd @ 7 p.m. at
CONCERNS OF TRUSTEES:
Fundraiser: Todd Bosley reported on the
Crissy Wilcox Fundraiser to be held on February 18th at the
Louisville Eagles. Tickets are $25.00
each.
Groffre
Lawsuit – Storm System Improvements: Todd Bosley reported on the Executive Session on
January 12th with Attorney Mathews.
Bosley said upon Attorney Mathew’s recommendation, it was suggested the
township make repairs within the township’s road right of way. Mr. Bosley stated he feels this is the right
thing to do and will work on this with Chris Peterson. Discussion followed and the Board agreed on
the recommendation by Attorney Mathews.
This was tabled until the next meeting or until estimates are received
for this project.
January 26,
2006, (Cont.)
Sewer
Charges from 12/01/01 to 12/01/05 - $829.92: Todd Bosley feels before the
township pays the $829.92, he would like an explanation and breakdown of the
charges. The Board agreed. This was tabled until the next Trustees
Meeting.
Comp
Time:
Mike Lynch
stated he feels it is necessary to adopt a policy for comp time. Mike Lynch moved to adopt a policy that
employees will not have more than 80 hours comp time and the comp time must be
used within six (6) months from the day it is incurred, seconded by Todd
Bosley. Voting: Mike Lynch, Yes – Todd Bosley, Yes –
Lisa Shafer, Yes. Motion carried. Res#06-045
Resolution
for Ron Fuller:
Todd Bosley moved to hire Ron Fuller as a temporary road department employee at
$12.00 per hour retroactive to January 12th, 2006, seconded by Lisa
Shafer. Voting: Todd Bosley, Yes – Lisa
Shafer, Yes – Mike Lynch, Yes. Motion
Carried. Res#06-046
Timber/Grove(r)
Squad Issue:
Chief Peterson explained there was an incident to respond to a squad call at
this location. He explained it’s a house
that is accessible off of Grove but it has a Timber address. He stated it is documented in the dispatch
computer that they need to access it off of Columbus Road on Grove(r) but
there’s no street sign; therefore, causing difficulty in finding the location. The township does not maintain
this road, but acting Road Superintendent Peterson took the initiative and put
up a sign so this would not happen again.
Bosley reported putting up a sign does not legally obligate the township
to maintain this road.
Fairhope
Storm Sewer Project:
Todd Bosley reported the plans for this project need to be updated. The Board
looked at the old plans and agreed to take the plans to Cooper & Associates
to get a cost estimate to update them in order to determine funding options.
Trustees
Response Regarding a Letter to the Editor: Todd Bosley stated that
typically the Trustees do not like to get involved in matters like this, but
there were a lot of untrue statements.
Lisa Shafer commented on the letter and said she would write a letter in
response to the accusations.
Executive Session: Mr. Bosley
said he would like to move the Executive Session to the end of the
meeting. The Board agreed.
Zoning Appointments: Appointments will be made after Executive Session.
NEWSLETTER:
The Board agreed to do a newsletter in April 2006.
OLD BUSINESS:
Employee
Healthcare Insurance Co-Pay: Discussion was held regarding the amount of co-pay
for single benefits vs. family benefits.
Todd Bosley said it is his opinion the amount of the co-pay should be
one rate across the board for all employees and felt $20.00 was a fair co-pay
January 26,
2006, (Cont.)
for
everyone. The Board agreed. When evaluations are held in July 2006,
employees will be evaluated on merit and can be rewarded at that time. Lisa Shafer said she feels there should be
one rate across the board to make it easier for the Fiscal Officer. Todd said to try it this way and re-evaluate
it again next year.
Todd
Bosley moved to keep the current Aultcare coverage but change to Securian Dental
and IBS Vision Solutions for dental and eye policies, seconded by Lisa Shafer
with Todd moving to revise this Resolution for a March 1st effective
date. Voting: Todd Bosley, Yes – Lisa
Shafer, Yes – Mike Lynch – Yes. Motion
carried. Res#06-047
Todd
Bosley moved as of March 1, 2006,
Mike
Lynch explained the co-pay will be pre-taxed, which means employees’ paychecks
wouldn’t go down as much.
Francesca
Storm Sewer:
Lisa Shafer informed the residents that a letter was sent and we are waiting
for a response and the new drawings.
Resolution
to Approve Ballot Language: Lisa Shafer moved to approve the Resolution
declaring it necessary to submit the question of levying an additional tax in
excess of the ten-mill limitation pursuant to ORC 50705.19, revised by Todd
Bosley to ORC 5705.19(I) and seconded by Todd Bosley. Voting: Lisa Shafer, Yes – Todd Bosley, Yes –
Mike Lynch, Yes. Motion Carried. Res#06-049
Lisa
Shafer moved to accept the Auditor’s Certification of estimated property tax
revenue, seconded by Todd Bosley.
Voting: Lisa Shafer, Yes – Todd Bosley, Yes – Mike Lynch, Yes. Motion carried. Res#06-050
Lisa
Shafer moved to accept the Resolution to Proceed – determining to proceed with
the submission of the question of levying an additional tax in excess of the
ten-mill limitation, pursuant to ORC 50705.19(I), revised by Todd Bosley to ORC
5705.19(I) and seconded by Todd Bosley.
Voting: Lisa Shafer, Yes – Todd Bosley, Yes – Mike Lynch, Yes. Motion carried. Res#06-051
Lisa
Shafer moved to accept the ballot language, seconded by Todd Bosley. Voting: Lisa Shafer, Yes – Todd Bosley, Yes –
Mike Lynch, Yes. Motion carried. Res#06-052
8:00
PM: Todd Bosley excused the
Louisville High School Government Class students and the elected officials
signed their papers.
January 26,
2006, (Cont.)
EQUIPMENT
& BREATHING AIR COMPRESSOR BID OPENING FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT:
- Finley Fire Company for
a high pressure breathing air compressor system – price for proposal (a) –
25 CFM/6000 PSI Units for $44,500.00 – price for proposal (b) 13 CFM/6000
PSI Units for $38,500.00 – can deliver the units within 56 to 70 calendar
days
- Finley Fire Company for
35 jacket pant ensembles for $55,125.00 – price for each additional jacket
after 35 is $1,575.00 – manufactured by Globe and can be delivered 90 to
105 calendar days.
- Viridian Limited for 35
firefighter’s coats for $26,180.00 and 35 trousers for $16,730.00 – easy
adjust suspender pads combo as well for $832.30 – Total $43,742.30. Price for each additional jacket &
pant ensemble is $1,249.78 and delivery from signing of contract is 75
days out.
- Breathing Air Systems -
Proposal (a) 25 CMF/6000 PSI Units $47,907.00 and Proposal (b) 13 CMF/6000
PSI Units $39,907.00 – Deliver 130 calendar days from date of signed
contract
Chief
Peterson will review all bids and report at a later date.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Todd
Bosley moved to go into Executive Session at 8:09 p.m. for the purpose of
reviewing road personnel and appointments to Zoning Commission and Zoning Board
of Appeals, seconded by Mike Lynch.
Voting: Todd Bosley, Yes – Mike Lynch, Yes – Lisa Shafer, Yes. Motion carried. Res#06-053
Todd
Bosley motioned to come out of Executive Session at 8:27 p.m., seconded by Lisa
Shafer. Voting: Todd Bosley, Yes – Lisa
Shafer, Yes – Mike Lynch, Yes. Motion
carried. Res#06-054
Todd Bosley explained they conducted road department interviews for Road Superintendent and a second position. Discussion followed.
Township resident Doug Miller of 9530 Easton stepped to the podium and asked why the two previous employees were fired. Mike Lynch explained they were not retained and stated it was not a disciplinary action. Todd Bosley explained the road department wasn’t moving in the direction the Board envisioned. Discussion followed.
After discussion between Board members, Lisa Shafer moved to retain Chris Peterson as Nimishillen Township Road Superintendent with a starting salary of $34,000/yr to be reviewed after a six-month probationary period, seconded by Todd Bosley. Voting: Lisa Shafer, Yes. – Todd Bosley, Yes – Mike Lynch, Yes. Motion carried. Res#06-055
After discussion between Board members, Lisa Shafer moved to
hire Brad Bair as a
January 26,
2006, (Cont.)
a six-month probationary period, seconded by Mike Lynch. Voting: Lisa Shafer, Yes – Mike Lynch, Yes – Todd Bosley, Yes. Motion Carried. Res#06-056
The Board agreed to keep Ron Fuller and Louis Battista, Jr. as temporary employees on an as needed basis on the road crew.
A work session with Road Superintendent Chris Peterson was set for Tuesday, February 7th, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. at Station #1.
Township resident Linda Shier of 8710 Easton stepped
to the podium and asked if the Board did background checks on the newly hired
people. Todd Bosley stated
Tom Sivy of 6808 Shilling stepped to the podium and wanted an explanation what direction the Board is going with the road department and asked for clarification. Mike Lynch said they are trying to get the road department on the same page as the Board regarding moving forward in a positive manner, looking at budgets to cut down on waste and become a more efficient operation. Mr. Lynch said he is trying to apply basic business sense. More discussion followed.
After discussion between Board members regarding appointments on the ZC & ZBA, Mike Lynch moved to reinstate Ed Metzger on the Zoning Commission Board and instate Dawne Friedman on the Zoning Commission Board, for five (5) year terms, effective immediately, seconded by Todd Bosley. Voting: Mike Lynch, Yes – Todd Bosley, Yes – Lisa Shafer, Yes. Motion carried. Res#06-057
Mike Lynch moved to instate Pan Aslanides on the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term, effective immediately, seconded by Lisa Shafer. Voting: Mike Lynch, Yes –
Lisa Shafer, Yes – Todd Bosley, Supports the vote but abstains because Pan is his neighbor. Motion carried. Res#06-058
Alternates for ZC/ZBA: Floyd Fernandez was appointed to sit as an alternate on the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five year term, effective immediately. The Board asked secretary, Sharon Shaub, to call Zoning Board of Appeals members to see who would want to serve as an alternate on the Zoning Commission Board and that person will be appointed at the February 9th, 2006 Trustees’ Meeting.
January 26,
2006, (Cont.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Todd
Bosley moved to approve the January 12th, 2006 Minutes for the
Special Meeting Executive Session, Organizational Meeting and the regular
Trustees’ Meeting, as written, seconded by Mike Lynch. Voting:
Todd Bosley, Yes – Mike Lynch, Yes – Lisa Shafer, Yes. Motion carried. Res#06-059
CONCERNS OF THE FISCAL OFFICER:
Transfer
of Funds per Resolution #06-015: The
following transfers were made on January 15th, 2006: 1) $446,400.00
from Temporary Additional Appropriations to 10-A-06A and 2) $10,000.00 from
10-A-06A to 10-A-15 Temporary.
APPROVE ALL PURCHASE ORDERS:
Todd
Bosley moved to approve all Purchase Orders, seconded by Mike Lynch. Voting: Todd Bosley, Yes – Mike Lynch, Yes –
Lisa Shafer, Yes. Motion carried. Res#06-060
APPROVE FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY BILLS:
Todd
Bosley moved to approve the Financial Report and pay bills in the amount of
$82,396.48, seconded by Lisa Shafer.
Voting: Todd Bosley, Yes. – Lisa Shafer, Yes – Mike Lynch, Yes. Motion carried. Res#06-061
SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN:
Todd
Bosley moved to sign checks and adjourn, seconded by Mike Lynch. Voting: Todd Bosley, Yes – Mike Lynch, Yes –
Lisa Shafer, Yes. Motion carried. Res#06-062
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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