On Thursday, March 13,
2008, the Board of Trustees of Nimishillen Township met in regular session at
7:00 P.M. at the Nimishillen Township Hall located at 4422
Mike 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 LYNCH MOTIONED TO
ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH ATTORNEY JIM ROBERTSON at 7:05 PM TO DISCUSS
PENDING LITIGATION REGARDING R. P. BABIK / STATION NO. 3 seconded by Allen
Gress. Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer – YES, Allen Gress – YES and Mike
Lynch – YES. MOTION CARRIED. RES#08-172
TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO
RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:07 PM seconded by Allen Gress. Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer – YES, Allen Gress – YES and Mike
Lynch – YES. MOTION CARRIED. RES#08-173
FIRE DEPARTMENT: (Chief Rich Peterson)
Compliment Fire Department Personnel During March 4th
Ice Storm: Trustee
Gress complimented the fire department on the excellent job they did during the
ice storm on March 4, 2008.
SCOG Countywide Communications Study: Chief Peterson gave an update on the SCOG study
stating Mr. Gonzalez and Commissioner Vignos presented a study with details and
asked for a resolution to proceed forward with the study. The next SCOG meeting
for the Advisory Committee will be on April 23rd with an invitation
extended to the fire chiefs to attend.
Discussion followed.
Update on Transfer Switch Replacement @ Fire Station
No. 3: Chief
Peterson said he’s been in constant contact with the insurance companies. He reported Spring Electric is finalizing
their quotes. The transfer switch will take approximately 4 – 6 weeks because
they are built to order / specs so there isn’t anything on the shelf. Peterson said he will be meeting with the
Selective Insurance adjustors tomorrow and will keep them updated in case
something is equated back to the original water leak.
Resolution to Submit Bid Specifications to the
Prosecutor for the Grass Fire Unit:
Chief Peterson said there is no state bid pricing available for the chasse so
we will need to go for the original bid, which will require specifications to
be sent to the prosecutor’s office for review.
After some discussion,
TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO SUBMIT THE BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE GRASS FIRE
UNIT TO THE STARK COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE FOR REVIEW seconded by Trustee
Gress. Roll call voting: Lisa Shafer – YES, Allen Gress – YES and Mike
Lynch – YES. MOTION CARRIED. RES#08-174
February Fire Report: Chief Peterson presented his report to the Board and
reported there were 97 emergency runs. (Report attached)
He stated the report shows enroute time by unit showing the time a call
was received and then enroute. Most were
under one (1) minute. The Board accepted
his report.
Letters to the Fire Department: Trustee Lynch read three letters thanking the fire
department. A donation in the amount of
$1,000.00 was received and very much appreciated. (Letters attached)
ROAD DEPARTMENT: (Interim Road Superintendent, Jamie May)
Compliment Road Department During Snow Storm (14-1/2”): Trustee Gress reported
out of approximately 9,000 township residents, he received only two complaints
during the snow storm. Trustee Shafer
said she received no complaints and Trustee Lynch received only one. Trustee Gress thanked the road department for
a job well done.
Resolution to Purchase Pipe from Marlboro Supply
(one-day sale): After
discussion, TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO AUTHORIZE INTERIM ROAD SUPERINTENDENT,
JAMIE MAY, TO PURCHASE PIPE UP TO $8,000.00 AT THE OPEN HOUSE AT MARLBORO
SUPPLY ON FRIDAY MARCH 14, 2008 seconded by Trustee Gress. Roll call voting: Trustee Lynch – YES,
Trustee Gress – YES and Trustee Shafer – YES.
MOTION CARRIED. RES#08-175
State Purchase for International Truck: Jamie May reported he just found out late this
afternoon that the state purchase for the International Truck ends the end of
this month. May said just the cab and
chasse at state purchase is $61,639.00.
May reported he was told these trucks are going to up $10,000.00 next
year. The truck would still need
hydraulics and the dump bed installed for an approximate total of $80,000.00.
After discussion, TRUSTEE
LYNCH MOTIONED TO AUTHORIZE INTERIM ROAD SUPERINTENDENT JAMIE MAY TO PROCEED
WITH THE STATE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMNT OF ONE OF THE DUMP TRUCKS seconded by
Trustee Gress. Roll call voting: Trustee
Lynch – YES, Trustee Gress – YES and Trustees Shafer – NO. MOTION
CARRIED. RES#08-176 (Resolution Attached)
Road Report:
TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO ACCEPT THE WRITTEN ROAD REPORT FOR MARCH 13, 2008
seconded by Trustee Gress. Roll call
voting: Trustee Lynch – YES, Trustee Gress – YES and Trustee Shafer – YES. MOTION
CARRIED. RES#08-177 (Report attached)
ZONING DEPARTMENT: (Keith Lasure, Zoning Inspector)
Zoning Report:
TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO ACCEPT THE WRITTEN ZONING REPORT FOR MARCH 13, 2008
seconded by Trustee Gress. Roll call
voting: Trustee Lynch – YES, Trustee
Gress – YES and Trustee Shafer – YES. MOTION CARRIED. RES#08-178 (Report attached)
EPA REPORT: (Keith Lasure, EPA Coordinator)
Attorney for Zoning:
Because the Stk. Co. Prosecutors are bogged down, Keith Lasure said he would
like the Board to consider hiring an attorney for zoning. He said at this time, he has approximately
five pending cases. After discussion,
the Board agreed to check into this and to talk to the Stark County
Prosecutor’s office.
CONCERNS OF THE FISCAL OFFICER: (Barry Evans)
Fiscal Officer, Barry Evans,
had no transfers and no concerns at this time.
CONCERNS OF CITIZENS:
1)
Woodie Goodnight – owner of Woodies & Son – Mr. Goodnight had to leave. Trustee Lynch explained Mr. Goodnight wanted
to let the residents know that he would sell their produce for them this
summer.
2)
Dennis Brown of 4174 Homeland spoke on Conditional Use Permits for home
businesses. Trustee Gress said this
particular concern is being considered now during talks / meetings on updating
the Nimishillen Township Zoning Resolution.
3)
Terri Huckels of 8730 Easton spoke on the snowstorm and how neighbors pulled
together and helped each other and also spoke about the use of the property at
4151 Broadway (as discussed at the last meeting) and the money spent on the
inspection.
CONCERNS OF TRUSTEES: (Mike Lynch, Lisa Shafer & Allen Gress)
Appoint Zoning Commission Member: After discussion and receiving the written opinion (attached) from the Stark
County Prosecutor’s Office as to whether or not there would be a conflict of
interest in appointing Mr. Jeff Zucal to the ZC, TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO
APPOINT JEFF ZUCAL TO THE ZONING COMMISSION FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE
DECEMBER 31, 2012 seconded by Trustee Lynch.
Roll call voting: Trustee Gress –
YES, Trustee Lynch – YES and Trustee Shafer – ABSTAINED because she was not
involved in the interview process. MOTION CARRIED. RES#08-179
Letter from Risk Management: Trustee Gress reported our insurance carrier
evaluated the township facilities last summer and recommendations were
made. (Letter attached)
Trustee Gress said he would get with the township secretary to compose a
letter acknowledging we have complied with their recommendations.
Update on CDBG (Community Development Block Grant): Trustee Shafer attended the last meeting, which was
the same night as the township meeting.
She thanked the Board for excusing her and allowing her to attend the
meeting. She said they discussed where
they will be allocating their money stating it’s all based on a three-year plan
that was submitted some time ago. Shafer
said in July or August, the CDBG will be putting together packets and will be
sending them to all the townships and other entities. The township will then be looking at what
grants are available for us to apply for.
They will meet again in November and start planning for the next three
years. Trustee Shafer said she will be
attending the March 20th hearing.
She reported the total funding available, which was in the previous
three-year plan for 2008 funding, was $1,419,192.00. There’s also a proposed home funding plan. That total, along with the down payment
initiative, was $855,265.00.
School Board Meetings March 25th & 31st
@ 7:00 PM: Trustee
Gress had reported on this at the last meeting but because of the importance of
township residents attending these meetings, he felt it was worth
repeating. Gress stressed the importance
of township residents attending because what they do with the old middle school
building will affect the whole community.
The meetings will be held at the middle school on March 25th
& 31st at 7:00 PM. (Letter attached)
No Engine Brake Sign Request – SR 44 South Between
APPROVE MINUTES:
TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO
APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 28TH & MARCH 5TH, 2008 WRITTEN
MINUTES seconded by Allen Gress. Roll
call voting: Trustee Shafer – YES, Trustee Gress – YES and Trustee Lynch –
YES. MOTION CARRIED. RES#08-180
APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS, FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY
BILLS:
TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO
APPROVE ALL PURCHASE ORDERS, FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,150.19 seconded by Allen Gress. Roll call voting: Trustee Shafer – YES, Trustee
Gress – YES and Trustee Lynch – YES. MOTION CARRIED. RES#08-181
SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN:
TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO
SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN AT 9:15 PM seconded by Trustee Gress. Roll call voting: Trustee Shafer – YES,
Trustee Gress – YES and Trustee Lynch – YES.
MOTION CARRIED. RES#08-182
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ATTEST:
Barry Evans, Fiscal Officer Michael
L. Lynch, President
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Lisa R. Shafer, Vice President
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Allen
E. Gress, Trustee