Nimishillen
Township
November 9, 2006
On
Due to the lateness of President Todd Bosley and Fire
Chief Rich Peterson, the regular meeting was called to order at
INVOCATION: Trustee Mike Lynch gave the invocation.
ROAD DEPARTMENT: (Chris Peterson)
Permits: Chris Peterson stated he
submitted Commercial and Residential Road Opening Permits and Driveway Apron
Installation Regulations to Sharon Miller at the Stark County Prosecutor’s
Office for approval. Assistant
Prosecutor, Ross Rhodes, sent the forms back with a letter stating with the
revisions he noted on the forms, the forms are approved as to form and legal
sufficiency.
Drainage
Surveys:
Chris Peterson spoke to
Paving
Program:
Mr. Peterson said earlier this year, it had been agreed to spend $221,295.35
for township paving. The actual cost was
$151,948.63, which was a savings to the township of $69,346.72. This was for
Trustee
Lynch asked Peterson to explain what happened with the chip and seal
program. Peterson said the engineer’s
office did not include chip and seal in their plans this year. Peterson said he did not receive notification
that they were not including that part with the paving program. Peterson said when it originally went out, it
was for both and was told they would do both chip and seal and paving but they
only went for the paving part stating they (the county) only had money to do
strictly all paving so it was all bid for paving and not chip and seal.
Trustee
Shafer asked if the savings to the township was the chip and seal portion. Peterson said no – the original cost was just
for asphalt. Trustee Lynch asked if this
was just a misunderstanding between the county and us. Peterson explained he never received
notification that they weren’t doing chip and seal and stated he submitted
roads for paving and for chip and seal and when the county sent it back, it was
all for paving because the county didn’t have the money
this year for both. More discussion
followed.
Road
Reports:
Due to the cancellation of the October 26th Trustees Meeting, Lisa
Shafer moved to approve the written Road Reports for October 26th
and
FIRE DEPARTMENT: (Chief Rich Peterson)
Update
on Motorola Equipment Installation: Chief Peterson stated they have started to
assemble and install the dispatching portion of the radio equipment. He stated he spoke with Positron this
afternoon, and they will be contacting us either tomorrow (11/10) or Monday
(11/13) to set up a meeting for the township. Chief Peterson said he would like to have at
least one trustee in attendance.
ZONING DEPARTMENT: (Keith Lasure)
Approve
Bid to Clean Up
After
much discussion, Mike Lynch moved to accept the bid not to exceed $4,000.00 to
clean up the property at
Mike Lynch amended Res. #06-328 to have the cost incurred by the township to be put on the individual owner’s tax bill at 5610 Louisville Street, seconded by Todd Bosley. Roll call voting: Mike Lynch – yes, Todd Bosley – yes and Lisa Shafer – Abstained. MOTION CARRIED.
Meeting
with Zoning Board of Appeals, Zoning Commission, Trustees, Zoning Inspector and
Township Secretary: Lasure stated a meeting has been set for Monday, November 27th,
2006 at 7:00 PM at the township hall to discuss proposed amendments by RPC to
be added to the Nimishillen Township Zoning Resolution. Lasure said he would call Reva Butera with
RPC and Stark County Prosecutor, Sharon Miller, to see if they can also attend
this meeting.
Zoning
Report for Stark
Zoning
Reports:
Due to the cancellation of the October 26th, 2006 Trustees Meeting,
Lisa Shafer moved to approve the written Zoning Reports for October 26th
and November 9th, 2006, seconded by Mike Lynch. Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer – yes, Mike
Lynch – yes and Todd Bosley – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
CONCERNS OF THE FISCAL OFFICER: (Carlene Harmon)
Transfers
per Res. #06-015:
Tools & Equip. to
10-A-15 Other Expenses; $799.78 from 10-A-06A New Building & Equip.
to 10-A-15 Other Expenses;
$500 from 10-A-15A Other Expenses-Medicare to 10-A-15
Other Expenses; $800 from 28-A-05 Tools & Equip.
to 28-A-09 Other Expenses
$5,000 from 10-A-06 New Buildings &
Equip. to 10-A-09 Supplies; $5,000 from 10-A-06 New
Buildings & Equipment to 10-A-10
Repairs
Payment of $20,000 for the Fairhope Ditch Project: Due to several
residents who are still not satisfied, payment of the $20,000 was tabled to the
next meeting on
Resident Tom Phillips of
Lisa Shafer then read a letter the township received from Jeff
Dutton. (See attached) Todd Bosley said he
would call Mr. Dutton at the
Consequences of Fire Levy Failure: Ms. Harmon
said she noticed Trustee Lynch also has this on the agenda to set up a work
session with the fiscal officer, trustees and fire department personnel to
discuss the future finances of the fire department. Ms. Harmon would like for just her and Rich
to meet so they can put together a presentation for the Board at the next trustees’
meeting. This was tabled until the
November 20th meeting. Mike
Lynch said the levy has failed three times and they need to explore their
options and move forward as best they can.
Mike Lynch congratulated Todd Bosley on winning the seat for
CONCERNS OF CITIZENS:
Terri
Huckels of 8730 Easton commented on the millions of dollars wasted on all
campaigns stating the money would be better spent to feed and clothe people,
said the trustees alone are responsible for the township’s financial mess,
commented on the trustees article in the newsletter, commented on the formation
of the Citizen Advisory Committee, levies, debt of the township, employee
medical insurance and asked why the October 26th meeting was
cancelled. Discussion followed.
Bill Blackmer of 3505 Maplegrove stated taxes are a way of life, asked about the drainage
ditch on Maplegrove, Apple, etc. that the county is going to do. Chris Peterson explained Mr. Blackmer is
talking about the surveys regarding the floods back in March and April. The county is going to replace bad
pipes. Culverts that are too small will
be replaced on Maplegrove. Mr. Blackmer
then talked about his backyard flooding every time it rains and believes the
township is responsible because the township installed the culvert. Todd Bosley explained that Mr. Blackmer has
an off-road drainage problem. Bosley
said he’ll talk to the commissioners about it but there’s nothing the Board of
Trustees can do. Discussion
followed.
Terri
Fidelholtz of 2828 Ravenna wanted Terri Huckels to explain what she meant about the campaign
money. Todd Bosley explained it to Ms.
Fidelholtz.
Tom
Sivy of 6808 Shilling commented on money the road department saved this
year and asked what happens to that money.
Chris Peterson explained. Mr.
Sivy asked about the issue of safety and wanted to know why the railroad
crossing signs have not been painted this year.
Chris said he would take care of it Monday. Mr. Sivy spoke about littering signs stating
he’s tired of people throwing trash on his property. Todd Bosley asked Chris to call the county
engineers Monday about litter control signs and to also call the Sheriff’s
Department. Chris suggested Mr. Sivy
call the Litter Division at the
Todd
Bosley excused the Louisville High School Government Class students,
and the elected officials signed their papers.
GUEST
SPEAKER:
Todd
Bosley introduced Mike Stewart from
Before
moving on, Todd Bosley thanked each and very person who helped him get elected
as
Mr.
Bosley then explained the process of his resignation as trustee and said he
hopes to resign sometime early December so the person replacing him would be
able to have a couple meetings to get some experience before the budget part of
the year begins.
CONCERNS OF TRUSTEES: (Todd D. Bosley, Lisa R. Shafer and Michael L. Lynch)
Offices
Closed
Next
Trustees’ Meeting: Mr. Bosley reminded everyone that due to Thanksgiving, the next
Trustees’ Meeting would be held on
OLD BUSINESS:
Township
Newsletter: Todd Bosley reported the newsletter was tabled from the October 12th
meeting. The Board was to decide how
often the township would do a newsletter and asked Mike and Lisa for their
input. Lisa Shafer stated there have
been about five to eight responses from residents and wants to give residents a
little more time to respond. This was
tabled until the next meeting on November 20th.
NEW BUSINESS:
Inventory: Township Secretary, Sharon
Shaub, reminded all department heads inventory is due to her no later than
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Lisa
Shafer moved to approve the written minutes for October 12th and
APPROVE ALL PURCHASE ORDERS, FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY
BILLS:
Lisa
Shafer moved to approve all purchase orders, financial report and pay bills in
the amount of $54,518.40, seconded by Mike Lynch. Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer – yes, Mike
Lynch – yes and Todd Bosley – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Lisa
Shafer moved to go into executive session at 8:24 PM to discuss road department
personnel issues, seconded by Mike Lynch.
Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer – yes, Mike Lynch – yes and Todd Bosley –
yes. MOTION CARRIED.
Lisa Shafer moved to come out of executive session at 9:26 PM, seconded by Mike Lynch. Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer – yes, Mike Lynch – yes and Todd Bosley – yes. MOTION CARRIED.
Todd
Bosley explained they went into Executive Session to discuss road personnel and
opened the floor for discussion. Trustee
Shafer and Lynch both said they stated their opinion in Executive Session. Shafer stated the Board needs to make a
decision about Chris Peterson as Road Superintendent and stated he is currently
on probation as Road Superintendent. Ms.
Shafer said this was discussed at length and they each have their own thoughts
about it.
Trustee
Bosley stated he thinks Chris has done a very good job. Bosley stated he knows there are a few
management issues that need to be addressed but from personal experience,
Bosley said Chris has handled every concern and request that he has given him
and thinks he’s doing a good job. Bosley
stated he’s in favor of keeping Chris and hiring him on as road superintendent.
Trustee
Lynch stated he really likes Chris and thinks he’s a good person, but with that
being said, there have been a lot of issues.
Lynch said he’s put a lot of time and thought into this, but he doesn’t
think Chris is the right man for the job.
Trustee
Shafer stated at a past meeting when Chris’ probation was extended for another 90-days, she was against it. Ms. Shafer said her decision still stands and
doesn’t feel Chris is the appropriate person for road superintendent. She said it was a very hard decision to make.
Trustee
Bosley said Chris feels if he had some management classes, he would be able to
solve some of the personnel issues.
Bosley asked the Board if they would consider this. Lynch said if Chris would have brought this
to his attention a month to month and a half ago, maybe, but the fact is Chris
didn’t show up for three meetings to discuss it.
Trustee
Bosley said Chris had notified them that he was going to be absent for one of
the meetings. Lynch said he’s not
questioning Chris’ reasons but stated the bottom line is he feels it’s too late
to consider management classes.
Trustee
Shafer said everything has been discussed at length with Chris and she feels
this should not be prolonged any longer.
She said Chris knows what each of the trustees have
said and knows their feelings. Shafer
said she feels there’s been more than ample time to correct the situation and unfortunately, that has not occurred. Shafer said she wishes Chris no ill will but
feels he’s not the person to fill the road superintendent position.
With no further discussion, Lisa Shafer moved, effective immediately, to terminate Chris Peterson as road superintendent, seconded by Mike Lynch. Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer – yes, Mike Lynch – yes and Todd Bosley – no. MOTION CARRIED.
Todd
Bosley thanked Chris for his service to the township.
Lisa
Shafer said in the interim, Mike Lynch will handle all road department issues
and calls.
SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN:
Lisa
Shafer moved to sign checks and adjourn, seconded by Mike Lynch. Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer – yes, Mike Lynch – yes and Todd
Bosley – yes. MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at
______________________________ __________________________________
Attest: Fiscal Officer Todd D. Bosley, Trustee President
Carlene Harmon
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Lisa R. Shafer, Trustee Vice President
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Michael L. Lynch, Trustee