Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

June 26, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
On Thursday, June 26, 2008, the Board of Trustees of Nimishillen Township met in regular session at 7:00 PM at the Nimishillen Township Hall located at 4422 Maplegrove NE with the following members present: Trustee President Michael L. Lynch, Trustee Vice President Lisa R. Shafer, Trustee Allen E. Gress and Fiscal Officer Barry L. Evans.

 

President 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 EXECTUVIE SESSION AT 7:05 PM WITH ATTORNEY TRACEY LASLO AND UNION REPRESENTATIVE, BOB CHET, TO DISCUSS ROAD DEPARTMENT UNION NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL 2ND BY TRUSTEE LYNCH.  Roll call voting:  Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Lynch – YES and Mr. Gress – YES.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-261

 

TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:43 PM 2ND BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  Roll call voting:  Mr. Lynch – YES, Mr. Gress – YES and Mrs. Shafer – YES.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-262

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO AUTHORIZE TRACEY LASLO TO ENTER INTO THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE UTILITY WORKERS UNNION OF AMERICA, THE AFL-CIO, LOCAL 578A, 2ND BY TRUSTEE LYNCH.  Roll call voting:  Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Lynch – YES and Mr. Gress – YES.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-263

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT: (Chief Rich Peterson)

 

Update on repair list for station #2: Substantial work has been done on the flowerbeds and the number on the building has been replaced.  Still waiting on parts for the outside light.  The signs (in front) will be purchased from Midwest Signs.  The flashing issues will be taken care of and painting of the front entrance will be done when the weather clears.

 

Septic problem: Chief Peterson said the septic box would be dug up, which has been placed on the work schedule. 

 

Blacktop repair: Chief Peterson had mentioned to Jamie May to throw some hot mix into the trench when he’s in the area.

 

Congratulations to Eric Ohman: Mr. Gress congratulated Eric Ohman for his promotion to Captain within the Canton Fire Department. (Article attached)

 

June 26, 2008 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

Grass fire unit bid: Chief Peterson reported the bid for the grass fire unit has been rejected because the 2008’s are no longer available.  The grass fire unit will be rebid at a later date.

 

Recent storms in the township – review / update Township Emergency Operations Plan (E.O.P): After this past week’s storms, it was noted that training is needed for the road department crew regarding emergency situations.  Mr. Lynch asked Chief Peterson to coordinate training sessions with the road department and the fire department.  The Chief said everyone should sit down as a group (elected officials, road superintendent and fire chief) to update our present E.O.P.  Chief Peterson will email dates to everyone and coordinate the meeting.  He said he also received a call from A.E.P.  Due to the number of storms we’ve had, A.E.P. is offering to hold a training class in July.

 

Relay for Life Cancer Walk: Chief Peterson reported the Relay for Life Cancer Walk is Friday, June 27th, from 6 PM through Saturday at noon.

 

Fire training: The fire fitness assessments were held Tuesday evening at Stark State College.  Mrs. Shafer attended and said it was phenomenal and our firefighters’ scores were unbelievable.  Chief Peterson said when the fire fitness assessments training first started, the average score was ten minutes and now they are all between two and five minutes.

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT: (Interim Road Superintendent Jamie May)

 

Road levy renewal: Mr. Gress reported the one mill levy is up for renewal and should be placed on the November 2008 ballot.  Mr. Lynch suggested setting up a work session with the fire department, road department and elected officials to discuss the fire levy and the road levy coming up for renewal.  Mr. Gress said he would get road department figures from Assistant Fiscal Officer, Tillie Kinsley.  After discussion, a work session was set for Monday, July 14th @ 7:00 AM at station #3. 

 

Roadside mowing: Due to the price of fuel and labor costs, Mr. Gress suggested we discontinue mowing roadsides for the rest of the summer.  Because not mowing could possibly be a safety issue, the Board decided this would be discussed at the July 14th work session.  Mrs. Shafer will call ODOT to check on mowing requirements and Mr. Lynch will check with the Health Department.

 

Road report: TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN ROAD REPORT FOR JUNE 26, 2008 2ND BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  Roll call voting: Mr. Lynch – YES, Mr. Gress – YES and Mr. Lynch – YES.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-264 (Report attached)

 

 

 

 

 

June 26, 2008 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

ZONING DEPARTMENT: (Zoning Inspector Keith Lasure)

 

Pinevale Ext.: Keith Lasure asked the Board for a resolution to put Pinevale Ext. on a reserve status.  It’s a road that the township is not being paid to maintain and if it’s on reserve status, we’d no longer have to maintain it.  After discussion, this was tabled until Mr. Lasure gets a legal opinion from Stark County Prosecutor, Sharon Miller.

 

Corner property – Pilot Knob & Columbus Road: After receiving numerous complaints on the two properties at Pilot Knob & Columbus Road, Keith Lasure reported these properties were mowed.

 

Condemnation proceedings for house at corner of Broadway & Eastview: Mr. Gress reported there’s a house on the corner of Broadway & Eastview (5266 Broadway) that’s boarded up and has been vacant for at least three years.  He asked Mr. Lasure to start making calls to get the ball rolling.  Mr. Lasure said a letter was sent on June 9, 2008 to Safeguard Properties and as of this date, we have received no response.  (Letter attached)   Since Mr. Lasure will be absent at the July 10th trustees meeting, the Board asked him to contact Laura Fauss at the Stark County Health Department to attend the July 10th meeting to discuss this property.

 

Update on new hire / Amanda Meadows: Keith Lasure reported new hire, Amanda Meadows, is doing an outstanding job and needs absolutely no supervision.

 

Update on Zoning Commission meetings: Keith Lasure reported the ZC is making headway on revamping the Zoning Resolution.  The next meeting is July 15th at 7:00 PM.

 

Update on fence at 4350 Broadway: After checking the fence at 4350 Broadway, Attorney Jakmides and Prosecutor Sharon Miller determined this is not a case that the township would want to get involved in and said it’s is a civil matter.  (Letter attached)

 

Zoning Report: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN ZONING REPORT FOR JUNE 26, 2008 2ND BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES and Mr. Lynch – YES.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-265 (Report attached)

 

CONCERNS OF FISCAL OFFICER: (Fiscal Officer Barry L. Evans)

 

Transfers Per Res#08-113:

Ø     June 21, 2208: $2,000 from 04-A-04 Tools & Equipment to 04-A-09 Utilities

Ø     June 24, 2008: $3,000 from 01-A-26 Gen. Fund Admin. Other Exp. To 01-J-03 Zoning Other Exp. and $5,000 from 01-A-25 Contingency to 01-A-06 Insurance

 

 

 

 

 

June 26, 2008 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

Resolution to place properties on tax duplicate: Fiscal Officer, Barry Evans, asked the Board for a resolution to place properties on the tax duplicate.

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO PLACE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES ON THE TAX DUPLICATE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ORC 505.87 FOR MOWING: ROSEMARY FINNEGIN – 5266 BROADWAY - $425.00; VICKIE L. NELSON – 6161 HOWLAND - $200.00; JEFF WEBER – 6046 PILOT KNOB - $500.00 AND     GREGORY BOZZER – 5968 PILOT KNOB - $425.00 2ND BY TRUSEE LYNCH.  Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Lynch – YES and Mr. Gress – YES.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-266

 

CONCERNS OF CITIZENS:

 

Terri Huckels of 8730 Easton spoke on the following:

Ø     Off road projects / Requested information on all off road projects

Ø     Police levy

Ø     Installing wind turbines

Ø     HUD property at 4151 Broadway

 

Mr. Gonzalez of 6650 Shilling spoke on the following:

Ø     Mowing ditch in front of his house – said it’s the township’s responsibility – Trustee Lynch said he would take a look at it

 

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

 

Walking / bike trails: Mr. Gress brought everyone up to date on the project by Stark Parks.  He reported this is in the talking stages now and it may not happen for five years.  Stark Parks wants to take the old RR line, which runs parallel with the RR that goes through Nimishillen Township.  They are working to get the right of way to put a walking / bike trail that would extend from Mahoning Road in Canton all the way to Alliance, which would run right through Nim. Twp.  Mr. Gress said they would be asking for cooperation from us.  In addition to this, the City of Louisville is working on some flood control projects for Nimishillen Creek.  The idea is to work together with Stark Parks on funding to put some kind of retention pond somewhere along Nimishillen Creek.

 

Meeting date with City of Louisville: Mr. Gress reported the trustees received a formal letter from the City of Louisville requesting a meeting with City Council.  The Board asked township secretary, Sharon Shaub, to send a letter with possible dates, preferably in August, to meet.  (Letter attached)

 

Police levy: Mr. Lynch explained the Board is not promoting a police levy at this time.  There’s a group of citizens who have requested this be put on the ballot and the Board is merely exploring the possibility for the group.  Mr. Gress said Louisville City Manager, Tom Ault, and the Louisville Police Chief, contacted him asking if they could submit a request.  Mr. Gress said this needs to be put to rest and will not be placed on the ballot in November. 

 

 

June 26, 2008 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

APPROVE JUNE 12, 2008 MINUTES:

 

 TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 12, 2008 MINUTES, AS WRITTEN, 2ND BY TRUSTEE SHAFER.  Roll call voting: Mr. Lynch – YES, Mrs. Shafer – YES and Mr. Gress – YES.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-267

 

 

APPROVE ALL PURCHASE ORDERS, FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY BILLS:

 

TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO APPROVE ALL PURCHASE ORDERS, FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,040.88 2ND BY TRUSTE GRESS.  Roll call voting: Mr. Lynch – YES, Mr. Gress – YES and Mrs. Shafer – YES.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-268

 

SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN:

 

TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN AT 8:40 PM 2ND BY TRUSTEE SHAFER.  Roll call voting: Mr. Lynch – YES, Mrs. Shafer – YES and Mr. Gress – YES.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#08-269

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                    Lisa R. Shafer, Vice President

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                    Allen E. Gress, Trustee