NIMISHILLEN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

October 8, 2009

On Thursday, October 8, 2009, the Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees met in regular session at 7:00 PM. Present: Trustee President Lisa R. Shafer, Trustee Vice President Michael L. Lynch, Trustee Allen E. Gress and Fiscal Officer Barry L. Evans.

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

Note: All reports are available at the township office located at 4915 N. Nickelplate.

INVOCATION:

Trustee Lynch gave the invocation.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: (Richard Peterson, Fire Chief)

Leadership Stark County Tour: Chief Peterson reported the Leadership Stark County Tour took place today, which consisted of elected officials and business personnel. They checked out the facility and dispatch operations.

Resignation of Firefighter Kristen Moreland: TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE RESIGNATION OF FIREFIGHTER KRISTEN MORELAND SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH. MOTION CARRIED. RES#09-176

Roll call voting: Mr. Gress - YES

Mr. Lynch - YES

Mrs. Shafer - YES

August 2009 Fire Report: Chief Peterson reported there were 74 incidents for the month, which was down by 230 over the last year. TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 2009 FIRE REPORT AS PRESENTED SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS. MOTION CARRIED. RES#09-177

Roll call voting: Mr. Gress - YES

Mr. Lynch - YES

Mrs. Shafer - YES

Article in Hartville News: Trustee Shafer read an article in the Hartville News that members of the Marlboro Volunteer F.D. are not in favor of the proposed increased sales tax. Marlboro currently uses Nimishillen Township Dispatching services and said they

are extremely pleased with the service they receive. Chief Grant feels another building would be a waste of taxpayer money. (Article attached)

2009, October 8 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

ROAD DEPARTMENT: (Jack Magee, Highway Superintendent)

Truck #4 – bodywork and windshield: Jack reported he sent truck #4 (1997 Ford) out for repair for bodywork and windshield. The cost to repair truck #4 is $665.00. As FYI, Jack reported he’s getting an estimate for truck #3 (the back-up truck), which is having transmission problems, and the roller went out on the pump. The cost to replace the water pump and roller is $366.00.

Eastview project: Jack reported Marlboro Supply delivered the pipe to the county. The project will begin October 13^th, weather permitting.

Road Report: TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE ROAD REPORT FOR OCTOBER 8, 2009 AS WRITTEN SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH. MOTION CARRIED. RES#09-178

Roll call voting: Mr. Gress - YES

Mr. Lynch - YES

Mrs. Shafer - YES

ZONING DEPARTMENT: (Keith Lasure, Zoning Inspector)

Zoning Report: TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE ZONING REPORT FOR OCTOBER 8, 2009 AS WRITTEN SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH. MOTION CARRIED. RES#09-179

Roll call voting: Mr. Gress - YES

Mr. Lynch - YES

Mrs. Shafer - YES

Zoning Report for Stark County Auditor: TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 2009 ZONING REPORT FOR THE STARK COUNTY AUDITOR SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS. MOTION CARRIED. RES#09-180

Roll call voting: Mr. Lynch - YES

Mr. Gress - YES

Mrs. Shafer - YES

Shooting in area of Beck & Stark: Keith reported he received a call to check the area at Beck & Stark regarding a complaint of someone shooting in the area. A police report was made by one of the residents. Keith said he attempted to get a cruiser in the area to make contact with the owner who’s doing the shooting but has been unable to do

so. He asked the Board for permission to go there some evening around 7:00 with a cruiser to make contact with the owner. The Board gave approval.

2009, October 8 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

Neighborhood Watch Program: Trustee Lynch talked about forming a Neighborhood Watch Program and feels it’s a good idea. Trustee Shafer suggested information be placed in the newspaper. Residents can also call the office for additional information.

FISCAL OFFICER: (Barry Evans, Fiscal Officer)

Transfers per Res#09-011: Mr. Evans reported there were no transfers.

Federal Trade Commission’s Red Flag Alert: Mr. Evans reported he talked to Stark County Prosecutor, Ross Rhodes, about the Red Flag Rule which is an anti-fraud regulation, requiring creditors and financial institutions with covered accounts to implement programs to identify warning signs or ‘red flags’ that could indicate identity theft. According to Mr. Rhodes, the Board can choose to adopt the Red Flag Rule but feels it’s not necessary stating that it’s unlikely that a township EMS service would be covered by the rule.

Resolution accepting amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission: Mr. Evans said this resolution is for the levies just passed. TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO ACCEPT THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMITTEE AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS. MOTION CARRIED. RES#09-181

Roll call voting: Mr. Lynch - YES

Mr. Gress - YES

Mrs. Shafer - YES

FY09 Safety Council Discount Program: Trustee Shafer reported we received a check from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Comp in the amount of $1,433.52 for meeting the eligibility requirements for the FY09 Safety Council Discount Program.

CONCERNS OF CITIZENS:

No one signed up to speak at tonight’s meeting.

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

Congratulations to Fairhope: Trustee Shafer congratulated teachers and students at Fairhope Elementary School for being recognized by the U. S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon school. They ranked 314 out of 120,000 schools nationwide

with 1 of 13 being recognized in Ohio and will be recognized in Washington, D.C. November 2^nd & 3^rd. Mrs. Shafer said this is something to be very proud of!

2009, October 8 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

St. Joe’s project: Trustee Lynch said this project has been long coming but is underway with no major problems. He said a couple of the paper roads had to be closed but all is running smoothly.

Grant Writer goals: Trustee Gress reported the Board met with Melinda Holsopple and presented her with a list of ideas for grants. The top five (5) areas are:

· Fire equipment

· Road equipment

· Dispatching equipment

· Road paving

· Parks

They also discussed energy conservation projects. Melinda is to report the to Board quarterly

Natural Gas Aggregation opportunity: Trustee Gress reported Louisville is negotiating with Buckeye Energy Brokers at a rate between 7.5 to 7.85. Anyone with a Louisville address has a right to get in on this aggregation program and can get information by going to their web site at www.BuckeyeEnergyBrokers.com.

APPROVE SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 MINUTES:

TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN MINUTES AS PRESENTED FOR SEPTEMBER 24^TH SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS. MOTION CARRIED. RES#09-182

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 $5,330.16 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS. MOTION CARRIED. RES#09-183

Roll call voting: Mr. Lynch - YES

Mr. Gress - YES

Mrs. Shafer - YES

2009, October 8 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN:

TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN AT 7:32 PM SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS. MOTION CARRIED. RES#09-184

Roll call voting: Mr. Lynch - YES

Mr. Gress - TES

Mrs. Shafer - YES

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Attested by: Barry L. Evans Lisa R. Shafer, President

Fiscal Officer

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Michael L. Lynch, Vice President

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Allen E. Gress, Trustee