RES#09-____

 

Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

Regular Meeting

January 8, 2009

 

On Thursday, January 8, 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.

 

INVOCATION:

 

Trustee Lynch gave the invocation.

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT: (Rich Peterson, Fire Chief)

 

Fire Department Work Session: After discussion, the Board agreed to hold the fire department work session on January 22nd at 6:00 PM at Sta. #2.

 

Letter from Tom Hannon: Trustee Gress read a letter of thanks from Mr. Tom Hannon.  Along with the letter was a contribution of $250.00

 

December 2008 Fire Report:  There were 107 total incidents for December 2008 and 114 total incidents for November 2007 for a total increase of 7 incidents and a total of 1,350 incidents year-to-date for 2008 and a total of 1,281 incidents year-to-date for 2007 for a total increase of 69 incidents year-to-date.

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO ACCEPT THE DECEMBER 2008 FIRE REPORT SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-016

 

          Roll call voting:        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT: (Jack Magee, Highway Superintendent)

 

Update on St. Joseph Detention Basin Project: Trustee Lynch explained that the county, city and township are doing a joint project to provide drainage to stop flooding on the west side of the township.  The township will pay 1/3 of the cost, which is approximately $48,000.00 and will greatly benefit our township.  Mr. Lynch stated he talked to the city as well as the county and the project will go forth in 2009 as soon as the weather breaks.

 

January 8, 2009 Regular Trustees Meeting / Page 2 (Cont.)

 

Road Report: TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN ROAD REPORT FOR JANUARY 8, 2009 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-017

 

          Roll call voting:        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

 

ZONING DEPARTMENT: (Keith Lasure, Zoning Inspector)

 

Update on Curfew Process: Mr. Lasure reported the forms are ready.  It’s been a combined effort between the prosecutor, juvenile authorities and the sheriff.  There are still a couple of things that need to be finished.  It is hopeful these forms will also cover barking dog complaints.

 

Limited Home Rule: Trustee Lynch requested that Mr. Lasure be prepared to discuss the new Limited Home Rule at the next meeting.

 

Conditional Zoning Permits: Mr. Lasure reported there are fifty (50) active businesses in the township.  Letters will go out the end of January with payments due by March 1st.

 

After discussion, TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO SUSPEND THE CONDITIONAL ZONING PERMIT FEE  OF $50.00 FOR THE YEAR 2009 FOR HOME BUSINESSES BASED ON THE HARD ECONOMIC TIMES SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-018

 

          Roll call voting:        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

 

Zoning Report for January 8, 2009: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN ZONING REPORT FOR JANUARY 8, 2009 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-019

 

          Roll call voting:        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         TES

 

December 2008 Zoning Report for Stark County Auditor: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 2008 ZONING REPORT FOR THE STARK COUNTY AUDITOR SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-020

 

          Roll call voting:        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

 

January 8, 2009 Regular Trustees Meeting / Page3 (Cont.)

 

EPA: (Keith Lasure, EPA Coordinator)

 

EPA Report due 4/1/09: Mr. Lasure reported he would start inspecting ditches for the EPA Report due April 1, 2009.  The Health Department also helps with the ditch inspections.

 

CONCERNS OF FISCAL OFFICER: (Barry L. Evans)

 

Resolution Requesting the Stark County Auditor Certify to the Township Revenue Generated by Fire Levy: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO REQUEST THE STARK COUNTY AUDITOR TO CERTIFY TO THE TOWNSHIP REVENUE FOR A FIRE LEVY OF 4 MILLS PLUS 1 MILL SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-021

 

          Roll call voting:        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

 

Resolution Requesting the Stark County Auditor Certify to the Township Revenue Generated by the Road Levy of a Renewal or a Replacement: TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO REQUEST THE STARK COUNTY AUDITOR TO CERTIFY REVENUE FOR A ROAD LEVY OF A RENEWAL OR A REPLACEMENT OF ONE (1) MILL SECONDED BY TRUSTEE SHAFER.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-022

 

          Roll call voting:        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

 

Resolution to Authorize the Fiscal Officer of Nimishillen Township to File Requests with the Stark County Auditor for Weekly Tax Advances of the February and July Real Estate Tax Settlement 2009: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO AUTHORIZE THE FISCAL OFFICER TO FILE REQUESTS FOR TAX ALLOWANCES FOR JULY AND FEBRUARY TAX SETTLEMENT FOR 2009 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-023

 

          Roll call Voting:        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

 

Health Insurance: The health insurance is up for renewal on February 1, 2009.  The cost is up 8% this year.  After discussion, TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PACKAGE WITH AULTCARE SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH WITH TRUSTEE SHAFER AMENDING IT TO READ NO INCREASES WILL BE PASSED ON TO THE EMPLOYEES THIS YEAR.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-024

 

January 8, 2009 Regular Trustees Meeting / Page 4 (Cont.)

 

          Roll call voting:        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

 

CONCERNS OF CITIZENS:

 

Ř     Terri Huckels of 8730 Easton Street questioned township employee raises.  Explanation was given.

 

Ř     Betty Derry of 8063 Columbus Road gave an update on the Bicentennial meetings.  The next meeting is Tuesday, January 13th, at 5:30 PM at Fire Station #3.  (Article attached)

 

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

 

Joint Meeting with City of Louisville: Trustee Lynch reported the joint meeting between the City and Township is on Wednesday, February 11th at 5:30 PM at Fire Station #3.  The public is welcomed to attend.  A tour of the dispatch center will be given.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

Update on SCOG:  Trustee Gress asked the Fire Chief to give an update on SCOG’s plan regarding dispatch consolidating into four (4) centers.  Chief Peterson said there’s a meeting on the 14th and they are touring one of the sites.  This will be on the November ballot. 

 

APPROVE MINUTES:

 

TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 2008 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-025

 

          Roll call voting:        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

 

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 $89,439.00 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-026

 

          Roll call voting:        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

 

 

January 8, 2009 Regular Trustees Meeting / Page 5 (Cont.)

 

 

SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN:

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO SIGN CHECKS AND TO ADJOURN AT 7:35 PM SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-027

 

          Roll call voting:        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

                                        Mrs. Gress   -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         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