RES#09-157

 

 

Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

Regular Meeting

AUGUST 13, 2009

 

 

On Thursday, August 13, 2009, 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 Lisa R. Shafer, Trustee Vice President Michael L. Lynch, Trustee Allen E. Gress and Fiscal Officer Barry L. Evans.

 

Trustee Shafer called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the staff and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Note:  Copies of all reports are available at the township office.

 

INVOCATION:  Trustee Lynch gave the invocation.

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

 

EMS non-resident billing rates:  Chief Peterson reported Ohio Billing, Inc. failed to implement the new EMS billing rates to non-residents, which were to be enacted in November 2008.  The error has resulted in a substantial loss of revenue and believes Ohio Billing has a financial obligation to reimburse the township for the loss of revenue.

 

After discussion, Trustee Lynch said he would get with Sharon and send a letter to Ohio Billing requesting a meeting to discuss potential solutions to solve this problem.

 

Dispatching service for the Stark County Hazardous Materials Response Team:  Chief Peterson reported the Stark County Hazardous Materials Response Team asked us to provide dispatching service at no charge.  The team is made up of firefighters from across the county and from charitable donations. The chief said he would like to do this and the Board agreed.

 

American Heart Association Mission: Life Project: The American Heart Association Mission Life Project helps to improve care by the EMS providers.  Everyone must be educated so they can recognize the symptoms of heart attacks and call 9-1-1.  The Chief said our township personnel are keeping up-to- date on the procedures so  they  can provide  the  best care to  patients  who  are

 

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transported.  The Association hopes to get this to be a statewide project for learning ‘pre-arrival’ hospital care.

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT: (Jack Magee, Highway Superintendent)

 

Excuse Jack from tonight’s meeting: Trustee Shafer excused Jack from tonight’s meeting.

 

Road Report: In Jack’s absence, interim superintendent, Brad Bair, submitted the road report.  TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE ROAD REPORT FOR AUGUST 13, 2009, AS SUBMITTED, SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-140

 

          Roll call voting:        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

 

ZONING DEPARTMENT: (Keith Lasure, Zoning Inspector)

 

Zoning Inspector’s Mutual Assistance Meeting: Mr. Lasure reported our zoning department would be hosting the Zoning Inspector’s Mutual Assistance meeting on August 21st @ Sta. #3 from 10 AM – 12 Noon.

 

Resolution to place 6773 Georgetown St. on the tax duplicate for mowing: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO PLACE 6773 GEORGETOWN STREET, PAR.#3306065 ON THE TAX DUPLICATE IN COMPLIANCE WITH O.R.C. 505.86 & 505.87 FOR MOWING IN THE AMOUNT OF $700.00 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09- 141

 

          Roll call voting:        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

 

Zoning Reports: TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE ZONING REPORT FOR AUGUST 13, 2009 AND THE JULY 2009 ZONING REPORT FOR THE STARK COUNTY AUDITOR, AS SUBMITTED, SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH.  MOTION CARRIED. RES#09- 142

 

          Roll call voting:        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

 

 

 

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FISCAL OFFICER: (Barry L. Evans)

 

Transfers per Res.#09-011:

 

August 12, 2009:

          $66,262        From: 10-A-01 (Salaries)

          $  4,062        To:     10-A-03 (WC)

          $10,000                  10-A-07 (Utilities)

          $  4,000                  10-A-08 (Tools & Equip.)

          $30,000                  10-A-09 (Supplies)

            $  8,000                10-A-10 (Repairs)

            $10,200                10-A-15 (Other Expenses)

            $ 3,410       From: 04-A-04 (Tools & Supplies)

                              To:     04-A-03 (WC)

            $ 2,005       From: 01-A-26 (Other Expenses)

                              To:     01-A-15 (WC)

 

Records disposal progress: Mr. Evans reported the State Auditors were here for several weeks.  He and the office staff are putting away files so he can proceed going through files that need to be disposed of. 

 

Resolution to accept the fiscal year commencing 1/1/2010 Alternative Tax Budget for Stark County Auditor: TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO ACCEPT THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2010, NIMISHILLEN TOWNSHIP ALTERNATIVE TAX BUDGET FOR SUBMISSION TO THE STARK COUNTY AUDITOR AS REQUIRED BY LAW SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-143

 

          Roll call voting:        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

 

CONCERNS OF CITIZENS:

 

 

TRUSTEES: (Lisa Shafer, Mike Lynch, Allen Gress)

 

Schedule work session with Fiscal officer and Assist. Fiscal Officer: A work session was scheduled for Thursday, September 10th @ 1 PM at the township office on Nickelplate to discuss the township budget & other fiscal matters.

 

 

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Creek clean-up:  Trustee Shafer reported we are participating with the City of Louisville in the 8th Annual Nimishillen Creek Litter Clean-up (LEAP), which will be on Saturday, September 12th from 9 AM to noon.  Residents can stop by the township office on Nickelplate or call 330-875-9924 for further information.  Volunteers are needed.

 

Grant writer applications: Trustee Shafer reported we’ve received three applications for the grant writer position.  Township secretary, Sharon Shaub, will call the applicants to set up interviews starting at 6 PM on Thursday, August 27th. 

 

St. Joe’s project: Trustee Lynch reported headway is being made.  All parties have signed the contract.  The City of Louisville is the lead agent and will be proceeding to get bids for this project.  Mr. Lynch said this is the first time the county, city and township will be working together on a project.

 

APPROVE JULY 9, 2009 & JULY 23, 2009 MINUTES: TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR JULY 9TH & 23RD AS WRITTEN SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-144

 

          Roll call voting:        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

 

Copies of all minutes are available at the township office @ 10˘ per page or free online at www.nimishillentownship.com.

 

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 $15,288.68 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-145

 

SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN: TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN AT 7:40 PM SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-146

 

          Roll call voting:        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

 

 

 

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_______________________________             _________________________

ATTEST: Barry L. Evans, Fiscal Officer            Lisa R. Shafer, President

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                      Michael L. Lynch, Vice President

 

 

 

 

 

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Allen E. Gress, Trustee