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On
Thursday, September 14, 2006, the Board of Trustees of
The
regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Todd D. Bosley who
led the staff and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
INVOCATION:
Mike
Lynch gave the invocation and then asked for a moment of silence for those who
perished on 9/11/01.
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Todd
Bosley introduced Carol Krabill of 1727 High NE, Louisville, OH. Ms. Krabill is with Step Ahead Tutoring and
specializes in dyslexia. Ms. Krabill
stated she realized a need for tutoring for dyslexic children and tutors at
Questions,
answers and discussion followed. For
interested parties, Ms. Krabill can be reached at 330-875-2612. Ms. Krabill received a round of applause.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: (Chief Rich Peterson)
Fire
Levy Ballot Language: Chief Peterson said he did hear back from the Board of Elections and
an outline was approved as submitted. This
year, we will have the wording that was asked for under the proposed tax levy,
which will say
5-K
Memorial Run / Community Day results: Chief Peterson reported the 5-K run was a
success with 67 runners and is being planned again for next year. The Community Day was also a success. Mike Lynch said everyone did a great job and
commended the fire department for all their hard work.
Resignations: Lisa Shafer moved to
accept the resignations of Michelle Epperley, Pam Myers and Brian Ferguson,
effective immediately, seconded by Mike Lynch.
Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer
yes, Mike Lynch yes and Todd Bosley yes.
Motion carried.
Station
No. 3
Chief
Peterson reported he is still waiting to hear back from the prosecutor
regarding finalizing the specifications for approval for the communication
equipment. Station No. 2 is currently
being used on a part-time basis.
Chief
Peterson reported he has a meeting with
Cellular
phone issues: Chief Peterson reported he has been working with Chris Peterson
regarding the possibility of changing our current cellular phone provider due
to dropped calls. Part of the contract
is that they have to provide us with good service. If good service is not
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2006 (Cont.)
provided,
it allows us to search for other vendors. Chief Peterson said he is open to any
suggestions. Several people have
suggested Verizon Wireless as an option.
ROAD DEPARTMENT: (Superintendent Chris Peterson)
Amend
Resolution #06-181 Paving Project: After discussion, Lisa Shafer moved to
amend Res. #06-181 for the paving project to add $15,736.60 to the cost to
$221,416.85, seconded by Mike Lynch.
Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer yes, Mike Lynch yes and Todd Bosley
yes. Motion carried.
Road
Report:
Lisa Shafer moved to accept the written Road Report for September 14, 2006,
seconded by Mike Lynch. Roll call
voting: Lisa Shafer yes, Mike Lynch yes and Todd Bosley yes. Motion carried.
ZONING DEPARTMENT / EPA REPORT: (Keith Lasure)
Resolution
for bids at 5610 Louisville Street and notice in paper: After discussion, Lisa Shafer moved to submit
bids to clean up the property at 5610 Louisville Street, place a notice in the
paper that this property has been declared a nuisance and a Notice to Abate
Nuisance was sent to Attorney John OShea on September 12, 2006, seconded by
Mike Lynch. Roll call voting: Lisa
Shafer yes, Mike Lynch yes and Todd Bosley yes. Motion carried
Planning
& Zoning Workshop: Lisa Shafer moved to approve Zoning Inspector,
Keith Lasure, to attend the Planning & Zoning Workshop on Friday, October
27th, 2006 at Cleveland State University from 8A 5P at a cost of
$85.00 plus expenses not to exceed $125.00, seconded by Mike Lynch. Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer yes, Mike
Lynch yes and Todd Bosley yes.
Motion carried.
Zoning
Report for Auditor: Lisa Shafer moved to accept the August 2006 Zoning Report for the
Stark
Zoning
Report:
After discussion regarding the Brogan trial, possible annexation at SR44 &
62, letters of abatement for illegal businesses at 6450 Easton & 3216
Ravenna and discussion regarding the health department checking on problems at
Sunnyside and Willis, Lisa Shafer moved to accept the written Zoning Report for
September 14, 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: The following transfers
were made: August 30, 2006 $2,000 from 4-A-02 Road Retirement to
4-A-13 Other; $2,000 from 10-A-10 Repairs to 10-A-15 Other, $1,713 from 01-A-25
Contingency to 01-A-16 Health District; September 2, 2006 $8,100
from 04-A-10B Insurance (building) to 04-A-10 Insurance; September 4,
2006 $30,000 from 11-C-02 Materials to 11-B-01 Salaries and September
9, 2006 $15,000 from 4-B-02 Materials to 4-B-01 Salaries.
Resolution
to place property on tax duplicate: Lisa Shafer moved to place 9306 Beech
Street on the tax duplicate in compliance with ORC 505.87 (mowing), seconded by
Mike Lynch. Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer yes, Mike Lynch yes and Todd
Bosley yes. Motion carried.
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September 14,
2006 (Cont.)
Resolution
to change inside millage allocation: Lisa Shafer moved to change the allocation
of the inside millage for Nimishillen Township from 0.30 into the General Fund
to 1.00 into the General Fund and to change the allocation of the inside
millage from the Road and Bridge Fund from 1.70 to 1.00 into the Road and
Bridge Fund, seconded by Mike Lynch.
Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer yes, Mike Lynch yes and Todd Bosley-
yes. Motion carried.
Resolution
to accept alternative tax budget: Lisa Shafer moved to accept the fiscal year
commencing January 1, 2007, Nimishillen Township Alternative Tax Budget for
submission to the Stark County Auditor, seconded by Mike Lynch. Roll call
voting: Lisa Shafer yes, Mike Lynch
yes and Todd Bosley yes. Motion
carried.
Bond
commitment resolution to repay General Fund $100,000: Fiscal Officer, Carlene
Harmon, explained she had hoped to have the final figures for tonight
explaining the true interest will be 4.151%, which is better than originally
thought. Ms. Harmon asked that this be
tabled until the next meeting on September 28, 2006.
Amend
Certificate for Fire Fund 10 an additional $750,000: Lisa Shafer moved to amend
the Certificate for Fire Fund 10- for an additional $750,000 receipt of
bonds, seconded by Mike Lynch. Roll call
voting: Lisa Shafer yes, Mike Lynch yes and Todd Bosley yes. Motion carried.
Resolution
to cancel $50,000 road bond: Lisa Shafer moved to cancel $50,000 Road Bond #014-034-433
in accordance with the cancellation/termination provisions contained in the
bond issued in November of 2004 by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company on behalf
of Great Lakes Energy Partners, L.L.C. for moving heavy equipment and/or
vehicles Ό mile on Maplegrove, seconded by Mike Lynch. Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer yes, Mike
Lynch yes and Todd Bosley yes.
Motion carried.
CONCERNS OF CITIZENS:
Virginia
Macdonald of 6290 Columbus Road commented on and/or asked the following questions:
Mike Lynch responded by
saying the two lawsuits and getting Station No. 3 open.
Todd Bosley said the biggest
issue is the off-road drainage and cleaning of ditches
stating in a township,
theres always a shortage of funds. He
also said the biggest
issue is running a full-time
fire department on part-time levy money.
There are now 43
fire department employees.
Discussion
and answers followed on all of Ms. Macdonalds concerns and questions.
Terri
Fidelholtz of 2828 Ravenna asked about the rigatoni dinner to raise money
promised to the City of Louisville for the balloon lift-off. Mike Lynch explained the dinner was cancelled
and no money has been paid through the township.
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September 14,
2006 (Cont.)
Bill
Blackmer of 3505 Maplegrove asked if the fire fighters have a contract to
fulfill when they come on board (Chief Peterson explained its a 2-year
commitment) and commented on the lack of mosquito spraying.
8:00 PM:
HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE NIM. TWP.
ZONING RESOLUTION TO ADD OUTDOOR WOOD-BURNING FURNACES
An
amendment to the Nimishillen Township Zoning Resolution is proposed to add
Section 603.8 Outdoor Wood-Burning Furnaces to Article VI, General Standards
and Special Provisions. A definition for
outdoor wood-burning furnaces will be added to Article IV and outdoor
wood-burning furnaces will be added as a permitted use in R-R Rural Residential
Districts. Minimum lot area requirements
in the R-R District is proposed to increase to two (2) acres. (Copy attached)
Residents
Bob Bailey of 6700 Shilling and Donna Fuller of 5857 Rosedale spoke on the proposed amendment.
After
discussion, Lisa Shafer moved to approve adding to the Nimishillen Township
Zoning Resolution ARTICLE VI, GENERAL STANDARDS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS Add - 603.8 OUTDOOR
WOOD-BURNING FURANCES
and ARTICLE VII DISTRICT REGULATIONS SECTION 701.2, A PERMITTED USES Add - 10. Outdoor wood-burning furnaces as permitted
and regulated in Section 603.8 Also SECTION 701.3 MINIMUM LOT AND YARD
REQUIREMENTS Modify Lot Area to read - two (2) acres,
seconded by Mike Lynch. Roll call
voting: Lisa Shafer yes, Mike Lynch yes and Todd Bosley yes. (Copy
attached) Motion carried.
Permit Fee for Outdoor Wood-Burning Furnaces: After discussion, Lisa Shafer moved to set
the fee for a permit for Outdoor Wood-Burning Furnaces at $35.00, seconded by
Mike Lynch. Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer yes, Mike Lynch yes and Todd
Bosley yes. Motion carried.
CONCERNS OF TRUSTEES:
Nimishillen
Creek LEAP (Litter Elimination, Awareness, and Prevention) Clean-up: Lisa Shafer stated she
held a meeting at the township road department on Wednesday, September 12, 2006
with Eric Akin regarding putting together a creek clean up on Beck Avenue by
the bridge. Ms. Shafer stated Mr. Meeker
contacted her back in February. It is
private property, but Mr. Meeker will sign a release to go on his property. Ms. Shafer has arranged for heavy equipment,
a dumpster, etc.
The
clean up is scheduled for Saturday October 21st. The rain date is Saturday, October 28th. Some of the sponsors are Stark-Tusc.-Wayne
Joint Solid Waste District, AEP Ohio, Nimishillen Township, Stark Parks,
Building Industry Association, R.D. England Drainage Services and Supply, Earth
Action Partnership, Roof Doctor, K. W. Zellers & Sons, Wal-Mart Store
#5285, 62 Drive Thru and NEFCO.
Volunteers are needed and are to meet at 9:00 AM at Fire Station #1
(4560 Broadway). Mike Lynch will provide
a free lunch for everyone after the clean up.
Todd
Bosley asked the Township Secretary, Sharon Shaub, to send invitations to
Louisville City Council members and Tom Ault.
Ms. Shafer said she would work with Sharon on this.
Purchase
pressure pump at a cost of $5,000 (for use in cleaning driveway culverts): After discussion, the
Board agreed the cost of $5,000 to purchase the pressure pump would not be
practical or feasible and asked Chris Peterson to return it to the
manufacturer. The manufacturer had sent
the pressure pump to the road department to try for three months. Chris said its still in the box and was
never used.
Nimishillen
Township Board of Trustees
September 14,
2006 (Cont.)
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OLD BUSINESS:
Annexation
update for SR44 & 62: Lisa Shafer brought everyone up-to-date and read
the minutes from Louisville City Council Work Session and the letter from Todd
Paulus from the Stark County Health Department, (copies attached) which will be
sent to all township residents involved in the possible annexation.
Discussion
was also held on eventually hiring an attorney to work with the township on the
possible annexation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Lisa
Shafer moved to approve the August 23, 2006 Minutes for the annexation meeting
and for the regular trustees meeting, seconded by Mike Lynch. Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer yes, Mike Lynch yes and Todd
Bosley - yes. Motion carried.
APPROVE ALL PURCHASE ORDERS:
Lisa Shafer moved to approve all purchase orders, seconded by Mike Lynch. Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer yes, Mike Lynch yes and Todd Bosley yes. Motion carried.
APPROVE FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY BILLS:
Lisa Shafer moved to approve the Financial Report and pay bills in the amount of $51,995.39, seconded by Mike Lynch. Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer yes, Mike Lynch yes and Todd Bosley yes. Motion carried.
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 approximately 9 PM.
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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