RES#11-_____

Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

July 28, 2011

 

On Thursday, July 28, 2011, 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 Allen E. Gress, Trustee Lisa R. Shafer and Fiscal Officer Barry L. Evans.

 

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: (Chief Richard Peterson)

 

Update on repairs at Fire Station #2:  Chief Peterson said station #2 (on Maplegrove) was originally a pole building and an addition was added later which caused leaking around walls/windows that has attributed to the current problems.  There’s an issue with rodents in the walls.  He contacted a company that specializes in rodent-proofing.  Other issues:  drainage, windows (to be replaced with a grant), doors, wood trim, etc.  The Chief said after he gets estimates, he will submit them to our insurance company and will bid out the work.  Station #2 is not closed.  The staff stays at station #2 during the day and station #3 during the night.  When everything is fixed, they will return to station #2 24/7.

 

Resolution – Appoint Dan Green as a firefighter candidate:  TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPOINT DAN GREEN AS A FIREFIGHTER CANDIDATE FOR NIMISHILLEN TOWNSHIP SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-190

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

 

Resolution – Mechanical repairs to fire apparatus:  TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE FINLEY FIRE TO DO MECHANICAL REPAIRS TO FIRE APPARATUS FOR FIRE ENGINE 512 FOR $3,117.83 (AT STA. #1), TANKER 514 FOR $3,395.75 (AT STA. #1) AND TANKER 524 FOR $2,803.95 (AT STA. #2) SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-191

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

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT: (Jack Magee, Superintendent)

 

Update on Pilot Knob resurfacing:  Jack reported the road is still not smooth and he’s not happy with the results of the resurfacing; however, Central-Allied will take care of it and make it right.

 

Shannon crossover:   The crossover on Shannon was completed today.  The crew still needs to blacktop and seed.  Jack said this was a big job and they had to rent a bigger machine to complete it.

 

2011, July 28 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

Quarterly payment received from City of Louisville for compost:  Jack gave thanks to Tillie Kinsley for the fantastic job she did helping him figure out and break down the costs for the compost facility.  We received our first check from the City of Louisville for $2,719.43, which covered April 1st through July 1st, 2011.

 

July 28, 2011 Road Report:  TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN ROAD REPORT FOR JULY 28, 2011 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-192

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

 

Union negotiations:  Trustees said they aren’t even close to an agreement regarding road department union negotiations.  The Board received a counter offer from Brad Bair, Union Steward, which the Board rejected.  Shafer said it’s time to bring in the union to help Brad with the negotiation process.  It was also suggested to send a letter from the Board (to SERB) that they can’t come to an agreement and ask for help so this process doesn’t drag on.  Gress suggested hiring Attorney Tracey Laslo to help with negotiations.  After discussion, the Board agreed that Lynch would contact Attorney Laslo.

 

ZONING DEPARTMENT: (Dale Riggenbach, Inspector)

 

Discuss:  Increase zoning permit fees & increase administration fees when abating properties:  Dale reported he’s still in the process of contacting other townships as to what they charge for zoning permits and administration fees to abate properties - still waiting for call backs.  (Tabled to August 11th)

 

Discuss: Increase in zoning hours:  After discussion, the Board agreed Dale could work up to 32 hours a week if necessary.

 

Illegally parked vehicles on township properties:  Dale brought this up in hopes of getting press coverage regarding illegally parked vehicles in the township to get the word out before he has to address residents about it and hopes he doesn’t have to start having vehicles towed.  Dale said he will contact Stark County Prosecutor, Mike Bickis, for his input on this matter.

 

Resolution – Declare 3966 Paumier a nuisance and abate the property:   TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO DECLARE 3966 PAUMIER A NUISANCE AND ABATE THE PROPERTY DUE TO THE LACK OF OWNER’S MAINTENANCE OF VEGETATION, GARBAGE AND REFUSE AND OTHER DEBRIS AND PLACE ALL RELATED COSTS ON THE TAX DUPLICATE IN COMPLIANCE WITH O.R.C. 505.87 (HIGH GRASS IN THIS SITUATION) SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-193

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

 

July 28, 2011 Zoning Report:  TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN ZONING REPORT FOR JULY 28, 2011 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE SHAFER.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-194

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

2011, July 28 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

FISCAL OFFICER: (Barry Evans)

 

Barry reported he will not be available August 8th through August 15th and would not be present at the Aug. 11th Trustees’ meeting.

 

Audit:  The audit is done and there were no problems.  He will set up the post audit meeting sometime after August 15th.

 

TRUSTEES:

 

Trustee Lynch explained he had asked his colleagues not to place anything on the agenda for this evening unless it was absolutely necessary because he has a prior obligation and must leave at 8:00.

 

APPROVE JULY 14, 2011 MINUTES:

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN MINUTES FOR JULY 14, 2011 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-195

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

 

APPROVE ALL PURCHASE ORDERS, FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY BILLS:

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE ALL PURCHASE ORDERS, FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,524.57 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-196

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

 

SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN:

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN AT 7:30 PM SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-197

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

 

 

__       _____________________           ______________________________

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

               Fiscal Officer

 

 

 

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                                                            Allen E. Gress, Vice President

 

 

 

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                                                            Lisa R. Shafer, Trustee