RES#09-____

 

 

Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

Regular Meeting

June 25, 2009

 

 

On Thursday, June 25, 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)

 

Pancake Breakfast: Chief Peterson reported approximately 325 plates were served.

 

Fire Department Uniforms: Chief Peterson reported there’s a resolution to provide work uniforms for the firefighters.  A large order has been placed for 68 sets at a total cost of $15,735.50.

 

Firefighting Turnout Gear: Chief Peterson reported he needs to order four sets of turnout gear.  The coats are $1,090.00 and the pants are $760.00 for a total of $1,850.00 per ensemble.  The total for four sets is $7,400.00.

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO AUTHORIZE CHIEF PETERSON TO ORDER THE TURNOUT FIREFIGHTER GEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,400.00 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-113

 

Roll call voting:        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

                              Mr. Gress     -         YES

                              Mr. Lynch      -         YES

 

Repairs to Engine #512: The Chief said the 2001 Pierce Fire Truck Rescue Pumper is currently at the service center.  This particular truck has not had any major repairs since 2001.  Repairs are needed to the pump and the cab service

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ball valves for a total of $7,260.50.  He said there’s a couple items left open because they have to tear it apart further.   After discussion, the Board agreed to give a $1,000.00 leeway and if the repairs go over this, the Chief will notify the Board.

 

Septic System Update: The Chief talked to Hammontree & Associates.  They are going to come out next week and shoot the elevations after they pump the tank.  The front pump has been running and there’s been no backup in the bays.

 

EMS Billing Contract: The billing company we use for the non-resident billing is Ohio Billing.  We have a new 24-month contract effective July 1, 2009.  The new contract has a termination by either party within a sixty-day notice.  The rate went from $15 to $20 per billing, which is a one-time charge per client.

 

TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO ENTER INTO A 24-MONTH CONTRACT WITH OHIO BILLING TO HANDLE OUR EMS NON-RESIDENT BILLING WITH A CHARGE OF $20 PER CLIENT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-114

 

Roll call voting:        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                              Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                              Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

 

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT: (Jack Magee, Highway Superintendent)

 

Road Report: TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN ROAD REPORT FOR JUNE 25, 2009 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-115

 

          Roll call voting;        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

 

A copy of the report is available at the township office.

 

ZONING DEPARTMENT:

 

Approve Contract for Storm Water Mapping Project: After discussion, TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH REGIONAL PLANNING IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,409.85 WITH PAYMENT METHOD TO BE DETERMINED BY RPC TO ASSIST US WITH THE FIVE YEAR STORM WATER MAPPING PROJECT AS REQUIRED BY THE OHIO EPA AND NECESSARY TO RETAIN OUR NPDES LICENSE SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-116

 

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            Roll call voting:        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

 

Zoning Report: TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN ZONING REPORT FOR JUNE 25, 2009 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-117

 

          Roll call Voting:        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

 

A copy of the report is available at the township office.

 

Mr. Lasure touched on various zoning problems and concerns listed in his written report:

·       Harrisburg property regarding junk vehicles blocking the ingress to the building

·       Mowing

·       House on Victory – Mrs. Shafer suggested a timeline for completion of the clean-up and guidelines be put in writing to the property owner – discussion followed

·       Home business on Apple Street – After discussion, the Board agreed to have Keith send a letter to Mr. Reed and bring him before the BZA and let them decide whether or not to pull Mr. Reed’s Conditional Zoning Certificate – Mr. Reed is in violation of not completing the building for his equipment in the timeframe he promised and vehicles sitting on and about the property and letting them run.

 

Kendrick Holbrook of 4721 Fruitland said Mr. Reed starts up his vehicles and lets them run and the fumes are so bad that he and his wife are not able to sit outside.

 

·       Mr. Glick wants to build a structure in a R-1 Single Family Residential District.  Keith said after studying the plans, he determined this is a duplex.  Discussion followed.

 

FISCAL OFFICER: (Barry L. Evans)

 

Transfers per Res.#09-011:

 

June 24, 2009: $5,000 from 01-A-26 Other Exp. to 01-A-19 State Auditors Fees

 

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CONCERNS OF CITIZENS:

 

Mr. & Mrs. Derry of 8063 Columbus gave an update on the Bicentennial festivities:

 

·       Met 6/23/09

·       Thanked Louisville Eagles for their $1,000 donation

·       Still need volunteers – Volunteer meeting is June 16th @ 7 PM at Molly Stark or if it rains – Sta. #3

·       Dog show participants can be under the age of 18 but a signed parental waiver is required – also need to register early

·       Thanks to our fire department for providing water

·       Mike Lynch has arranged for overnight security

·       There will be 5 acres for parking

·       Cleanup after the festival will be done by Canton Scout Troop 117

 

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

 

Gov. Strickland’s Plan for Libraries: Trustee Lynch talked to Mike Snyder at the Louisville Public Library.  Mr. Lynch said neither he nor the Board is endorsing or opposing Gov. Strickland’s budget, but people need to understand that the 75% cut to the public library fund will have consequences – libraries will close and services will be cut.  Mr. Lynch suggested residents call their State Legislator now because the vote is taking place next Tuesday.

 

Grant Writer: Trustee Gress reminded everyone that we are looking for a Grant Writer.  There will be an ad in the Louisville Herald and Alliance Review.  Mr. Gress said he received a call from Louisville Council Member, Rick Guiley.  Mr. Guiley said they are looking for a Grant Writer as well as is East Canton.  It was suggested that we all go together on this.  The Board agreed to keep this in mind but will wait to see if we get any responses from our ads.

 

Bill Ramsey: Trustee Gress reported Bill Ramsey is the largest dairy operation in Stark County and has done some ads on TV for the Ohio Milk Producers Association.  Mr. Gress wanted to publicly congratulate Mr. Ramsey.

 

APPROVE JUNE 11, 2009 MINUTES:

 

 

TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MAY 28, 2009 MINUTES, AS WRITTEN, SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09- 118

 

 

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          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 $106,457.26 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED. RES#09- 119

 

          Roll call voting:        Mr. Lynch      -         YES

                                        Mr. Gress     -         YES

                                        Mrs. Shafer   -         YES

 

SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN:

 

TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO ADJOURN AT 7:55 PM SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#09-120

 

          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