RES#11-_____

Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

September 8, 2011

 

On Thursday, September 8, 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 Vice President Allen E. Gress, Trustee Lisa R. Shafer and Fiscal Officer Barry L. Evans. Trustee President Michael L. Lynch was absent.

 

Trustee Gress called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the staff and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and excused Trustee Lynch from tonight’s meeting.

 

NOTE: All reports are available at the township office located at 4915 N. Nickelplate.  Copies are 10˘ per page.  Copies of meeting CD’s are available for $1.00 per CD.

 

MOMENT OF SILENCE:  Sunday, September 11, 2011, will be the 10th anniversary of 9/11.  Trustee Gress asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of the 3,000 victims of 9/11.  

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT: (Chief Richard Peterson)

 

Water Rescue Team update:

 

·       Operations level rope training scheduled October 21st, 22nd and 23rd @ $250 per Firefighter:  Chief Peterson reported a list has been compiled of the steps needed for a classified team for certifications.  One of the certifications is the rescue rope training at the operational level, which is an advanced level of training scheduled Oct. 21st, 22nd and 23rd.  The cost is approximately $250 per firefighter.  A sign-up sheet will be available and the Chief hopes to have as many as possible in the operations level even if they aren’t interested in doing the swift water training.  The second part is the actual certified operations swift water training, which is a lot more intensive.  The Chief is anticipating 10-15 of our firefighters will be trained at this level.

 

·       Resolution: For the purchase of rope / rescue equipment / cold water wet suits:  Chief Peterson has an estimate of quotes for all of the equipment needed to get started with the exception of the boat and anticipates a cost of $7,000 to $8,000 for the boat and trailer.  Rescue suits are $813.00 and the other rescue equipment is listed in the handout given to the Board. (Attached)

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THE WATER RESCUE TEAM’S SUPPLIES FROM PHOENIX SAFETY OUTFITTERS AS SUBMITTED IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,301.89 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED. RES#11-225

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

Mr. Evans reported money has been set aside for the water team’s rescue supplies.

2011, September 8 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

Resolution: Accept resignation of Firefighter Rob Morton:  TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF FIREFIGHTER ROB MORTON EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-226

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

 

September 11, 2011 Memorial Services at McKinley Monument: Chief Peterson announced on Sunday, Sept. 11th, there will be a memorial program at McKinley National Memorial from 4 – 6 in remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001.  Nim. Twp. Fire Department will participate with units and command staff.  (Flyer attached)

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT: (Jack Magee, Superintendent)

 

Resolution: Approve Road Report for September 8, 2011: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN ROAD REPORT FOR SEPT. 8, 2011 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS. MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-227

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

 

ZONING DEPARTMENT: (Dale Riggenbach, Inspector)

 

Resolution: Declare 3995 Gephart a nuisance: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO DECLARE 3995 GEPHART A NUISANCE AND ABATE THE PROPERTY DUE TO LACK OF OWNER’S MAINTENANCE OF VEGETATION, GARBAGE, REFUSE AND OTHER DEBRIS (NAMELY HIGH GRASS/WEEDS) AND PLACE ALL RELATED COSTS ON THE TAX DUPLICATE IN COMPLIANCE WITH O.R.C. 505.87 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-228

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

 

Resolution: Approve August 2011 Zoning Report for Stark Co. Auditor: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 2011 ZONING REPORT FOR STARK CO. AUDITOR SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-229

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

 

Resolution:  Approve Zoning Report for September 8, 2011:  TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN ZONING REPORT FOR SEPT. 8, 2011 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-231

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

 

FISCAL OFFICER: (Barry Evans)

 

Resolution: Transfer:  TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF $6,000 FROM 01-A-25 (CONTINGENCY ACCT.) TO 01-A-26 (OTHER EXPENSES) SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-230

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

 

CITIZENS: Dell Baker of 8969 Columbus Road regarding The Carriage House:

 

·       Previous owner of The Carriage House had more issues than Mr. Ritchie has. He said when Mr. Ritchie bought the bar, he no longer has broken beer bottles in his

2011, September 8 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

yard and there are no more fights. Mr. Baker said if he has a problem with The Carriage House, he sits down and talks to Mr. Ritchie and the problem(s) are taken care of.

·       Mr. Baker said the Carnival of Chaos started with the old bar owner 10 years ago and said the Carnival of Chaos is nothing new since Mr. Ritchie bought the bar. Mr. Baker said he has no complaints with the outdoor rock band concerts

 

TRUSTEES:

 

Resolution: Set Trick-or-Treat Sunday Oct. 30th 1 to 4:  After some discussion, Trustee Shafer asked Mr. Gress if he would mind tabling this until the next meeting when there’s a full Board in attendance to discuss setting the time.

 

RESOLUTION: APPROVE AUGUST 25, 2011 MINUTES:

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN MINUTES FOR AUGUST 25, 2011 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-232

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

 

RESOLUTION: 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 $21,875.77 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-233

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

 

RESOLUTION: SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN:

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN AT 7:30 PM SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-234

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

 

 

 

 

__          ____________________          ____________ABSENT____________

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

               Fiscal Officer

 

 

 

 

                                                            ______________________________

                                                            Allen E. Gress, Vice President

 

 

 

 

 

                                                             ____             ___________________

                                                            Lisa R. Shafer, Trustee