Perry Township Board of Trustees

Minutes of Meetings - April, 2007

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2007

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Haskell, Vice Chairman Amos, 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.

Chrm. Haskell called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Administrator Siegel advised regarding:

1. 2007 Summer Swim Program - One bid from the Lake County YMCA Outdoor Family Center was received. Therefore, Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to accept the bid at Option 2 - Residents will continue to be required to pay $25.00 per family. The Township's responsibility, based on participation levels for 2006, would be $35,861.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

2. Discussions have been completed with regard to the Park Managers' contract for 2007. Vice Chrm. Amos presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2007-06

A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
CLAYTON C. AND DEBRA A. KNAUFF
FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF
PERRY TOWNSHIP PARK.

Chrm. Haskell seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)

3. In relation to the contract discussions, Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to advance $1,500.00 to the Knauffs as seed money for start-up, the parameters for repayment of which is included in their contract (see Resolution 2007-06). POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

4. Discussion was held concerning removal of nuisance vegetation at 2505 Circle Drive. Chrm. Haskell presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2007-08

A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE REMOVING OF
VEGETATION, DEBRIS AND REFUSE WHICH CONSTITUTES
A NUISANCE AT 2505 CIRCLE DRIVE, PERRY TOWNSHIP.

Vice Chrm. Amos seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)

5. Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to re-appoint John Gustat to the Zoning Commission effective April 1, 2007 for the term expiring December 31, 2011. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

6. Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to appoint Jim Toth to the Board of Zoning Appeals effective April 1, 2007 for the term expiring December 31, 2011. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

7. Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to approve purchase of materials from Pipelines, Inc. For Norway & Larchview area drainage project in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

8. Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded hiring of departmental seasonal employees effective April 1, 2007 as follows: Township Park - Ralph Perry at $10.25/hr., Township Cemetery - Dan Frazier, Bob Toth and Ben Pierce at $10.25/hr. each and William Schultz at $8.50/hr. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

9. Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded hiring of departmental seasonal employees effective April 1, 2007 for the Road Department: Brandon Warren at $8.50/hr. and Michael Law at $8.00/hr. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

10. Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Chrm. Haskell seconded to approve the purchase of a batting cage for Perry Township Park in an amount not to exceed $2,175.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

11. Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Chrm. Haskell seconded to accept the proposal of 1-2-Tree Service, Inc. to clear Cemetery acreage at $2,400.00 per acre, not to exceed $8,100.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Haskell opened the meeting to the floor and Mark Welch review prior meeting minutes of the Coastal Planning Committee and advised that their promotional video is airing on Channel 21. Conversation between the Board and Mr. Welch also included the up and coming windmill power generation.

Mr. Anderson spoke concerning pending legislation that would allow Townships to establish speed limits within their boundaries. He also spoke concerning H.B. 36, the proposed Sheetz at Lane Road and Route 20 and the Canyon Ridge nuisance issue.

Chrm. Haskell spoke concerning the donation request for the First Baptist Church's fundraiser and silent auction scheduled on May 25, 2007.

Chrm. Haskell spoke briefly about the Council on Aging luncheon.

Trustee Steele advised that there will be a Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

Trustee Steele advised that she was actively looking into repair/replacement of entry doors at the Administration Building and that she would work out landscaping clean up as well.

There being nothing further, Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to adjourn the meeting. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted April 17, 2007)

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2007

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Chairman Haskell, Vice Chairman Amos, 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.

Chrm. Haskell called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Fiscal Officer Page reported financial information as follows: March receipts, $2,588,578.29, disbursements, $2,093,916.83, YTD 2007 receipts, $3,483,584.78, YTD 2007 disbursements, $3,000,370.25, reconciled cash on hand at 3/31/07, $3,312,888.23.

Fiscal Officer Page also reported that the State Auditor's Financial Report has been filed and we anticipate auditors on site in the next few months.

Captain Sparkman provided an oral summary of Sheriff's Department events in the Township for March, 2007. He advised that the Sheriff's Department maintains the same information on their website. At Fiscal Officer Page's request, the written report to the Township will again be provided as soon as their new software could be harnessed to produce the information. Fiscal Officer Page advised that the Township Trustees have become accustomed to the paper version of the report as a tool for historical comparisons.

Capt. Mike King introduced Debbie Urankar from the Auburn Career Center Levy Committee who provided those in attendance with information concerning the levy that will be on the May, 2007 ballot. A 26 year bond issue of .58 mils, the levy will provide for facility renovation and additional space and will generate approximately $42,000,000.00 ($1.50 per $100,000.00 of a homeowner's property value).

Chief McDonald presented and briefly discussed the Perry Joint Fire District Annual Report.

Vice Chrm. Amos commented on the Firefighters' Association pancake breakfast and that it went well and was well attended. He also advise that the contract negotiations have concluded and a new contract is in place.

Chrm. Haskell commented on the Time-Warner Cable letter he has penned. There was discussion concerning the matter amongst those in attendance.

Vice Chrm. Amos presented a motion to approve the payment of $750.00 to Margaret A. Brafford for reconveyance of 3 graves at the Center Road Cemetery. Chrm. Haskell seconded the motion. Discussion was had concerning the amount to be paid per lot. As previously approved by the Trustees, generally, lots owned for at least 10 years are repurchased by the Township at $250.00 per lot (vs. their purchase price of $50.00). POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Trustee Steele advised that there was a Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for April 17, 2007 at 7:00p.m.

Trustee Steele further advised that she was in the process of obtaining quotes to replace the entry doors at the Administration and Cemetery Buildings. Quotes are still being reviewed, however, Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to approve an expenditure not to exceed $6,600.00 to replace the entry doors as above. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Administrator Siegel discussed the matter of retainage by the Township of a portion of insurance proceeds when a residence or business is damaged by fire. Following discussion, Chrm. Haskell presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2007-10

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERRY TOWNSHIP TO
UTILIZE THE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED IN OHIO REVISED
CODE §3929.86 © AND (d) FOR FIRE DAMAGED STRUCTURES
AND THE TRANSFER OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS

Trustee Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (Complete Resolution on file.)

Administrator Siegel advised regarding:

1. County's recycling reimbursement funds have been received.

2. Inquiry concerning attendance at the Bowling Green trip.

3. Phase II of the Maple Street Sewer project. A meeting is in the process of being scheduled.

There being nothing further, Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to adjourn the meeting. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted May 1, 2007)

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