Perry Township Board of Trustees
Minutes of Meetings - April, 2006
REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2006
The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Present were
Chairman Amos, Vice Chrm. Haskell, Trustee Steele, Fiscal Officer Page, Administrator Siegel and those whose names
appear on the attached attendance sheet.
The News Herald was advised of this meeting according to law.
Chairman Amos called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chrm. Amos opened the meeting for audience input. Perry Township's representative on the Coastal Management Committee,
Mark Welch, updated the Board on that committee's recent activities.
Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday,
March 21, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting held Friday,
March 24, 2006 at 8:15 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Fiscal Officer Page reported that one of the computers in the Admin office had recently been replaced as a result
of the system crashing. The new equipment is working well and no further problems are anticipated.
Administrator Siegel advised regarding:
1. Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to purchase an Encore 27 horsepower Kawasaki mower with a 61"
deck, at a cost of $7507.12 (including trade-in). POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
2. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to contract with Mattingly Brothers, Inc. to install electrical
service to the concession stand and pavilion at Perry Community Center, cost not to exceed $4500.00. POLL OF BOARD:
3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
3. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to award the bid for the 2006 Summer Swim and Recreation
Program to Lake County Outdoor YMCA, accepting Option 2 with a $25.00 per application fee to be paid by the applicant.
POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
4. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to advance $1500.00 to Clayton and Debbie Knauff for purchase
of start-up supplies for the concession stand at Perry Township Park. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
5. Administrator Siegel reported that $22,000 was received from Senior Levy funds for the Senior Program. The money
will be used by Perry Area Recreation Board to purchase new equipment for the Seniors' use and to offset expenses
of their program.
6. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to open a purchase order in the amount of $5,000.00 for
expenses related to expansion of the Community Center parking lot. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Vice Chrm. Haskell advised regarding:
1. Recent CLOUT Meeting which he attended in Columbus. Eighteen townships belong to CLOUT of Northeastern Ohio,
a group expressly interested in issues related to township government. Vice Chrm. Haskell also outlined issues
discussed by the attendees at the meeting.
Trustee Steele advised the Zoning Commission would hold a Regular Meeting on April 11, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
Chrm. Amos advised regarding:
1. Possible opportunity for Lake County townships, villages and cities to join the County's self-insured health
plan. Chrm. Amos voiced many questions and concerns; he will research the program further and report back to the
Board.
2. Summer Concert Series - memo to Board members concerning funding. Questions should be directed to Chairman Amos.
Chrm. Amos presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-13
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES TO ENTERINTO A CONTRACT WITH LAKETRAN TO PROVIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND HOLDERS OF GOLDEN BUCKEYE CARDS OF
PERRY TOWNSHIP AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED
FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($4,500.00)
Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)
Chrm. Amos also encouraged the Board to review the memo regarding the Summer Concert Series and contact him with
any questions or comments.
Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss possible purchase
of property and hiring of personnel. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (The Board adjourned to an Executive
Session.)
Following discussion, Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to reconvene the Regular Meeting. POLL
OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (The Regular Meeting was reconvened.)
Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to hire Brandon Warren as a part-time employee with the Road
Department, at a rate of $8.00 per hour, effective May 13, 2006. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to hire Gina Miller to perform cleaning services at the Community
Center, effective March 23, 2006, at $40.00/light cleaning and $120.00/full cleaning, as needed. POLL OF BOARD:
3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to hire Tammy Klco, Connie Robinson and Nikki Chiappone to
perform cleaning services, as a team, at the Community Center, effective April 4, 2006, at a rate of $120.00/full
cleaning, as needed. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to hire C.T. Consultants to perform land surveys for Roosevelt
and CEI properties at a cost of $9500.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to hire Chicago Title to perform title work for Roosevelt
and CEI properties at a cost of $3862.50. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to hire Sherman-Andrzejczyk Group Inc. to perform ODOT specific
appraisals for Roosevelt and CEI properties at a cost of $13000.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to hire Charles P. Braman & Company Inc. to perform review
appraisals for Roosevelt and CEI properties at a cost of $6500.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to purchase 23 acres of land from CEI at a cost of $310,000.00.
(Property is located just east of Perry Township Park on the north side of Parmly road). POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes.
MOTION UNANIMOUS. (Administrator Siegel noted payment for the property will not be made until grant funds are received.)
There being no further business before the Board, Vice Chrm. Haskell moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Steele
seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
(Minutes Adopted April 18, 2006)
REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2006
The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Present
were Chairman Amos, Vice Chrm. Haskell, Trustee Steele, Fiscal Officer Page, Administrator Siegel and those whose
names appear on the attached attendance sheet.
The News Herald was advised of this meeting according to law.
The Board held an advertised Work Session prior to their Regular Meeting. Discussion was had regarding various
matters.
Chairman Amos then called the Regular Meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday,
April 4, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Fiscal Officer Page reported the March, 2006 receipts at $2,788,755.91 and disbursements at $2,307,984.01. Year
to date receipts are $3,172,854.89 and disbursements are $2,727,086.97. Cash on hand, reconciled at 03/31/06, was
$3,559,365.95.
Fiscal Officer Page reminded the Board of their Work Session scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 9:00 a.m.
to discuss budget matters and also of the Lake County Township Association meeting with the Lake County Engineer's
Office later that same day at 7:00 p.m.
Vice Chrm. Haskell discussed placing an automatic defibrillator at the Community Center, possible liability associated
with installation/use of the machine and federal reviews of new software associated with the defibrillator. Following
discussion, Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to purchase two LifePaks and cabinetry at a cost
of $3746.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Vice Chrm. Haskell presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-15
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY AS
"MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH"
IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PERRY, LAKE COUNTY, OHIO.
Trustee Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file).
Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to amend P.O. 60094 to Conrad Signs to a total of $4035.00
to allow for cost of 14 sign posts. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to authorize purchase of road materials from Osborne Concrete
& Stone, as needed, cost not to exceed $3000.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
The Board discussed moving the Abitibi bin at the Community Center to a better location and providing matching
funds for the premiums paid by Abitibi for scholarships.
Trustee Steele advised regarding the TEL/TABOR roundtable informational meeting to be held at Lakeland on April
24, 2006; Trustees discussed adopting a resolution in opposition and asked that one, similar to Willowick's, be
prepared for adoption at their May 2nd Regular Meeting.
Trustee Steele discussed a zoning seminar that has been offered; Zoning Commission will not participate at this
time. Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on May 16, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
Chrm. Amos presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-14
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST AN AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ESTIMATE RESOURCES FROM THE AUDITOR OF LAKE COUNTY
AND AMEND PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS.
Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file).
Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to authorize payment of $2823.50 to D.D. Mitchell Construction for
invoice 168 - enlargement of parking lots at Community Center and Township Park. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION
UNANIMOUS.
Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to hire seasonal mowers at Perry Township Park (Ralph Perry) and
Perry Township Cemetery (Robert Toth, Benjamin Pierce and Dan Frazier), at a rate of $9.75 per hour (effective
4/12/06). POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to pay $100.00 to Donnie E. & Rebecca L. Nesselrotte for reconveyance
of Graves 1 & 2 West in Division 20, Lot 11 of Perry Cemetery. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to pay $100.00 to Kimberly Mowle for reconveyance of Graves 3 &
4 West in Division 20, Lot 11 of Perry Cemetery. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrm. Amos reminded that the Board was expected to attend a luncheon hosted by the Seniors at the Community Center
on Wednesday, April 19th.
Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss employee compensation.
POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (The Board adjourned to an Executive Session.)
Following discussion, Trustee Steele moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to reconvene the Regular Meeting. POLL OF BOARD:
3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (The Regular Meeting was reconvened.)
Chrm. Amos presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-16
A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CLAYTON C. AND
DEBRA A. KNAUFF FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PERRY TOWNSHIP PARK.
Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)
There being no further business before the Board, Vice Chrm. Haskell moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Steele
seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
(Minutes Adopted May 2, 2006)
WORK SESSIONS - APRIL 20, 2006 & APRIL 25, 2006
The Perry Township Board of Trustees held Work Sessions on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesday,
April 25, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. Both Work Sessions were for the purpose of discussing budgetary matters and appropriations
for Perry Township. Present were Chairman Amos, Vice Chrm. Haskell, Trustee Steele, Fiscal Officer Page, Administrator
Siegel and those whose names appear on the attached attendance sheet.
The News Herald was advised of these meetings according to law.
Chairman Amos called the Work Sessions to order and recognized Fiscal Officer Page who discussed budget matters
and appropriations which had been previously adopted. The Work Session on April 20th concerned the General (01)
Fund and the April 25th Work Session consisted of discussion regarding the remaining Funds 02 - 30.
There being no further business before the Board, Vice Chrm. Haskell moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Steele
seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
(Minutes Adopted May 2, 2006)
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