Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

April 22, 2010

On Thursday, April 22, 2010, 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 Michael L. Lynch, Trustee Vice President Lisa R. Shafer and Trustee Allen E. Gress. Fiscal Officer, Barry L. Evans, was absent.

Trustee Lynch called 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. Copies are 10¢ per page.

INVOCATION:

Trustee Lynch gave the invocation.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: (Rich Peterson, Chief)

Chief Peterson was excused from tonight’s meeting.

ROAD DEPARTMENT: (Jack Magee, Hwy. Superintendent)

Culvert permits: Jack reported the zoning department issues permits for driveway culverts ($10.00), residential road openings / culvert for ditch ($15.00) and commercial road opening permits ($50.00). Residents should be aware they are to get a permit before starting a job. Trustee Lynch said it would help immensely if all residents would keep their ditches free and clear of debris. If assistance is needed, call the highway superintendent at 330-875-3511.

Resolution to set dates to advertise and open road material bids: TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO ADVERTISE FOR ROAD MATERIAL BIDS ON APRIL 25, 2010 AND MAY 5, 2010 IN THE CANTON REPOSITORY AND TO OPEN BIDS AT THE REGULAR TRUSTEES MEETING ON MAY 13, 2010 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE SHAFER. MOTION CARRIED. RES#10-087

Roll call voting: Mr. Gress – YES, Mrs. Shafer – YES and Mr. Lynch – YES

Resolution to authorize to prepare bid documents for 2010 paving: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO AUTHORIZE THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO TURN IN THE PROPOSED LIST OF ROADS TO BE PAVED IN 2010 TO THE STARK COUNTY ENGINEERS AND PREPARE BID DOCUMENTS FOR THE 2010 PAVING PROGRAM SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS. MOTION CARRIED. RES#10-088

Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES and Mr. Lynch – YES

Resolution for street sweeping: After discussion, TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO AWARD THE STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT TO BUCKEYE SWEEPING IN THE AMOUNT OF $3995.00 FOR 2010 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS. MOTION CARRIED. RES#10-089

Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES and Mr. Lynch – YES

2010, April 22 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

Maplegrove storm sewer project: Trustee Lynch reported there has been discussion between the township and the county regarding the Maplegrove storm sewer project. The county stated they would do the work and the township would buy the materials (pipe and catch basins). It was estimated the township’s cost would be $8,000 to $10,000 not including gravel and backfill. After discussion, the Board agreed this would be a good project for the fall of 2010.

Annual meeting at Stark County Engineers: Trustee Gress reported the annual meeting at the Stark County Engineer’s Office for Jack is Friday, April 23^rd at 9 AM and the annual meeting for the trustees and fiscal officer is Saturday, April 24^th at 9 AM.

Road sweeping equipment: Jack reported he looked at the road sweeping equipment at Plain Township and said it’s about 20 years old and rusted and feels there would be a lot of cost in maintaining it. After discussion, the Board agreed.

Ruble Street project: Jack reported the Ruble Street project will begin around the middle of May.

Road Report: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN ROAD REPORT FOR APRIL 22, 2010 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS. MOTION CARRIED. RES#10-0990

Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES and Mr. Lynch - YES

ZONING DEPARTMENT: (Keith Lasure, Inspector)

Georgetown Street cleanup: Keith reported he contacted the bank in Houston, TX and the cleanup should be done today or tomorrow at no cost to the township. He said they hauled away approximately 85 tires. The Board commended him on a job well done.

Check for $12,000 for Emmanuel Bible Church: Keith reported we received a check in the amount of $12,000 from Cincinnati Ins. Co. to be deposited into the Nim. Twp. Demolition Fund on behalf of the policy holder which will be held in escrow until the repairs and demolition is satisfactorily completed for Emmanuel Bible Church at 5370 N. Nickelplate.

Zone change hearing on April 20^th: Keith reported the zone change hearing on 4/20/10 to rezone 5 parcels (approx. 24 acres) located on the east side of Ravenna was approved. The proposed zone change is to rezone from R-2 One & Two Family Residential District and R-3 Low Density Multifamily Residential District to B-3 General District. The trustees will hold a hearing at the May 13^th Trustee’s meeting at 7:30 PM to consider Nimishillen Township Zoning Commission’s recommendation of approval. Trustees have the final vote on this.

Zoning Report: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN ZONING REPORT FOR APRIL 22, 2010 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS. MOTION CARRIED. RES#10-091

Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES and Mr. Lynch – YES

NSP (Neighborhood Stabilization Program) for residential demolition: Trustee Gress reported he received information from Regional Planning they have grants for rehab programs where a person can buy a house, rehab it and then turn around and sell it. Discussion was held about the house on Broadway. The Board asked Keith to find out if it would qualify. Keith reported the house on Violand was approved.

2010, April 22 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

Another rebate program: Trustee Gress reported on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Stark County Regional Planning will provide a $25.00 rebate to county residents who show proof of purchasing a programmable thermostat starting March 1, 2010. One rebate per household is allowed.

FISCAL OFFICER: (Barry Evans)

Mr. Evans was excused from tonight’s meeting.

Transfers: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE ONE TRANSFER OF $2,500 FROM 01-A-26 (OTHER EXPENSES) TO 01-A-15A (UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION) SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS. MOTION CARRIED. RES#10-092

Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES and Mr. Lynch - YES

CITIZENS:

· Donna Fuller of 5875 Rosedale talked about the upcoming Louisville Library Levy again and said if people don’t vote in favor of it, it’s because of the economy and not because it’s not important.

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

Stark-Tusc-Wayne Joint District proposed plan: Trustee Gress suggested before the Board approves a five-year plan, someone should listen to the CD and write down the high points and report back at the next meeting, which Mr. Gress said he would do. This was tabled for further review at the May 13^th Trustees’ meeting.

Recognition of Steve Coon’s work in restoring the JFK Memorial: The Board commended Steve Cook for restoring the JFK Memorial and asked the township secretary to send a letter to him.

TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO CONGRATULATE STEVE COON FOR HIS INITIATIVE TO RESTORE THE JFK MEMORIAL SECONDED BY TRUSTEE SHAFER. MOTION CARRIED. RES#10-093

Roll call voting: Mr. Gress – YES, Mrs. Shafer – YES and Mr. Lynch – YES

Hazardous Waste Seminar: There will be a Hazardous Waste Seminar on Saturday, May 29^th from 9A – 11A at Plain Township. The Board asked that Jack and Keith attend.

Oil well between California & Broadway: Keith received a letter regarding an oil well being drilled off Crock Street. After talking with the State Inspector, he agreed a culvert would be needed. The township will require a road bond due to heavy equipment in and out damaging our road. Jack and Keith will be handling this.

Hosting SCTA dinner in June: Discussion was held on some ideas for the SCTA dinner we will be hosting in June. Mr. Lynch suggested he would do the cooking and to possibly have a picnic- type meeting at our new Molly Stark Park. If it would rain, Fire Station #3 could be used as a backup. The program and other details still need to be worked out.

2010, April 22 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

April 30^th State Budget Meeting @ Stark State: There will be a State Budget meeting at Stark State on Friday April 30^th from 11 AM – 12 Noon. The Board would like either Barry or Tillie to attend or both.

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APRIL 8, 2010 MINUTES:

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN MINUTES FOR APRIL 8, 2010 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS. MOTION CARRIED. RES#10-094

Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES and Mr. Lynch- YES

APPROVE ALL PURCHASE ORDERS, FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY BILLS:

TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO APPROVE ALL PURCHASE ORDERS, FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,880.02 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE SHAFER. MOTION CARRIED. RES#10-095

Roll call voting: Mr. Gress – YES, Mrs. Shafer – YES and Mr. Lynch - YES

SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN:

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN AT 8:00 PM SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS. MOTION CARRIED. RES#10-096

Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES and Mrs. Shafer – YES

_______ABSENT___________ _________________________________

ATTEST: Barry L. Evans Michael L. Lynch, President

Fiscal Officer

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Lisa R. Shafer, Vice President

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Allen E. Gress, Trustee