Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

    July 24, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
On Thursday, July 24, 2008, the Board of Trustees of Nimishillen Township met in regular session at 7:00 PM at the Nimishillen Township Hall with the following members present: Trustee President Michael L. Lynch, Vice President Lisa R. Shafer, Trustee Allen E. Gress and Fiscal Officer Barry L. Evans.

 

Trustee Lynch called the meeting to order and led the staff and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

INVOCATION:

 

Trustee Lynch gave the invocation.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:03 PM WITH ATTORNEY TRACEY LASLO TO DISCUSS SERB HEARING IN AUGUST, DISCUSS PERSONNEL AND DISCUSS THE UNION CONTRACT SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED. RES#08-280

 

          Roll call voting:        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:54 PM SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-281

 

          Roll call voting:        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

 

Attorney Tracey Laslo congratulated the trustees and road department, as well as the Township of Nimishillen, stating it was a very respectful union negotiation with give and take on both parts of the union as well as the township.  Attorney Laslo said she believes it was a fair and equitable contract for all.

 

The road department ratified the contract.  It has been signed and will be disbursed to all the employees.

 

Ms. Laslo then answered questions from residents in attendance at tonight’s meeting.

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT: (Chief Rich Peterson)

 

50th Anniversary Celebration: Chief Peterson said the Fairhope Fire Department was formed in 1958.  This year is the 50th anniversary.  They are incorporating the 50th anniversary with the community awareness day, which will be Sunday, September 6,

 

 

 

July 24, 2008 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

 

2008 at the Molly Stark / Station #3 site.  All retired and former firefighters will be brought back.  More details will be available at a later date.

 

Award of Merit to Firefighters: An awards committee was formed to recognize individuals who have gone above & beyond the call of duty.  Due to two recent back-to-back fires (a barn fire on State Street and a fire at Molly Stark) on July 10th, fire department personnel worked approximately 22 hours.

 

A Certificate Award of Merit for their outstanding performance of duty was given to Jennifer Sells, Dale Pyles, Brian Michna, K. C. Wackerly and James Joseph.  The honored firefighters received a round of applause.

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT:

 

Stark County Co-Op Salt Purchasing Agreement: TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STARK COUNTY CO-OPERATIVE SALT PURCHASING PROGRAM @ $40.95 / TON DUMPED SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-282

 

          Roll call voting:        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

 

Road Report: TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE ROAD REPORT FOR JULY 24, 2008, AS PRESENTED, SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-283 (Copy attached)

 

          Roll call voting:        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

 

Advertise for Highway Superintendent: After discussion, the Board instructed the township secretary to advertise for a highway superintendent for 14 days in the three local papers.  The trustees will sort through the applications and set up interviews in hopes that the selected person could be on the job by early September 2008.

 

Mrs. Shafer said applications are still being accepted for part-time road help.

 

ZONING DEPARTMENT: (Keith Lasure)

 

Zoning Report: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE ZONING REPORT FOR JULY 24, 2008, AS PRESENTED, SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-284 (Copy attached)

 

          Roll call voting:        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

 

 

July 24, 2008 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

Zoning Report for Stark County Auditor: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 2008 ZONING REPORT FOR THE STARK COUNTY AUDITOR SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-285 (Copy attached)

 

          Roll call voting:        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

 

California / Reno Project: Discussion was held on the California / Reno project.  Mr. Lasure said he would find out details regarding the cost of a traffic study.

 

CONCERNS OF FISCAL OFFICER: (Barry L. Evans)

 

Transfers Per Res#08-113:

 

July 13, 2008:

   $  12,000.00 from 10-A-06 New Buildings & Equip. to 10-A-07 Utilities

   $  18,000.00 from 10-A-06 New Buildings & Equip. to 10-A-10 Repairs

   $  38,000.00 from 01-A-26 Other Exp. to 01-K-04 Equip. Purchases & Replacements

 

July 22, 2008:

   $10,000.00 from 10-A-06 New Buildings & Equip. to 10-A-08 Tools & Equip.

   $12,475.00 from 01-A-10 Legal Counsel to 01-A-6B Insurance-Veh. & Bldgs.

   $  7,000.00          from 10-A-06 New Buildings & Equip. to 10-A-14B Insurance-Veh. & Bldgs.

 

Resolutions for Fire Levy:

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO SUBMIT THE QUESTION OF LEVYING AN ADDITIONAL TAX IN EXCESS OF THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 5705.19(I) OF THE REVISED CODE SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-286 (Copy attached)

 

          Roll call voting:        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED DETERMINING TO PROCEED WITH THE SUBMISSION OF THE QUESTION OF LEVYING AN ADDITIONAL TAX IN EXCESS OF THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 5705.19(I) OF THE REVISED CODE SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-287 (Copy attached)

 

            Roll call voting:        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

 

July 24, 2008 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO ACCEPT THE BALLOT LANGUAGE SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-288 (Copy attached)

 

          Roll call voting:        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

 

Resolution to Approve Stale Dated Checks: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE STALE DATED CHECKS DATED DECEMBER 13, 2007: #6763 IN THE AMOUNT OF $363.00 AND #6764 IN THE AMOUNT OF $463.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $826.00 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-289

 

          Roll call voting:        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

 

Trustee Shafer introduced the newly hired high school student, Amanda Meadows.  To date, she has entered 2,700 permits into the computer. She was given a welcoming round of applause.

 

CONCERNS OF CITIZENS:

 

Ř     Mr. Gonzalez of 6650 Shilling Avenue stepped to the podium and talked about the compost center at the township garage and said the ditch in front of his house still needs mowed.  Mr. Lynch said he would handle.

 

Ř     Ron Derry of 8063 Columbus Road stepped to the podium and talked about issues relating to the Molly Stark property.  He said he thinks there will be a reasonable and proper resolution regarding the Molly Stark property.

 

CONCERNS OF TRUSTEES: (Michael L. Lynch, Lisa R. Shafer, Allen E. Gress)

 

Fire Levy: Mr. Lynch said they are hoping to renew the fire levy with a slight increase, which would generate $215,000.00

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

Pinevale Ext. / Non-Maintain Status: Mr. Lasure met on site with Stark County Prosecutor Ross Rhodes.  Attorney Rhodes will send a letter of recommendation.  Lasure said Pinevale Ext. couldn’t be put on a non-maintain status because it would landlock the property.  He also said that the township is not responsible to do anything except keep gravel on it.  The prosecutor said under no circumstances should the township asphalt or chip and seal it because this is not the township’s responsibility.

 

 

 

July 24, 2008 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

Condemnation on Proceedings on a House at Corner of Broadway & Eastview: Trustee Gress reported this situation is still in the talking stages.  It took Canton Township eight years to demolish one house.  Mr. Lasure will notify Todd Paulus at the Stk. Co. Health Department and find out if they will declare it uninhabitable.  Discussion followed.  This was tabled until additional information is received.

 

APPROVE MINUTES:

 

TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE JULY 10 AND JULY 15, 2008 MINUTES, AS WRITTEN, SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-290

 

          Roll call voting:        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

 

APPROVE ALL PURCHASE ORDERS, FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY BILLS:

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE ALL PURCHASE ORDERS, FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,307.39 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-291

 

          Roll call voting:        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

 

SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN:

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN AT 8:40 PM SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-292

 

            Roll call voting:            Mrs. Shafer     -           YES

                                                Mr. Gress        -           YES

                                                Mr. Lynch        -           YES

 

 

_________________________________                  __________________________________

ATTEST: Barry L. Evans, Fiscal Officer                     Michael L. Lynch, President

 

 

                                                                                    __________________________________

                                                                                                         Lisa R. Shafer, Vice President

 

 

                                                                                    __________________________________

                                                                                    Allen E. Gress, Trustee