Perry Township Board of Trustees

Minutes of Meetings - April, 2008

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Amos, Vice Chairman Steele, Trustee Haskell, 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. Amos called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, March 18, 2008. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Fiscal Officer Page advised that the problems with the Internet and phone lines have been resolved and, in the process, the phone bill for the Administration Building has been decreased by $150.00 per month.

Chrm. Amos opened the meeting to the audience for comment. There being none, Vice Chrm. Steele presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION 2008-32

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

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

Trustee Haskell presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION 2008-41

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
FOR ADDITIONAL POLICE PROTECTION AT PERRY TOWNSHIP PARK,
TOTAL COST OF WHICH WILL NOT EXCEED $8,000.00

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

Trustee Haskell presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION 2008-42

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE VILLAGE OF PERRY FOR
ADDITIONAL POLICE PROTECTION.

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

1. Two requests have been made for quotes for landscaping services at the Admin Building, Town Hall and Community Center. Proposals are due April 14, 2008.

2. Vice Chrm. Steele and Trustee Haskell seconded to approve repairs at the Perry Township Park manager's residence, amount not to exceed $15,890.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

3. Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to approve purchase of a mower with a 52" deck for Township Park and a mower with a 60" deck for the Service Garage, at a cost of $12,875.80 combined. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Trustee Haskell suggested putting an item in the Bulletin about Clean and Green in Lake County to encourage youth groups to participate on May 11th. Trustee Haskell also stated that Community Service workers could be used to clean up the new Cemetery parcel with supervision by either Administrator Siegel or himself.

Vice Chrm. Steele informed the Board that a Cemetery report will be given at the next Work Session for the Trustees and a review of suggested improvements will be done at that time.

Chrm. Amos presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION 2008-40

A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL AS
"CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" IN THE
TOWNSHIP OF PERRY, LAKE COUNTY, OHIO

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

Trustee Haskell informed the Board he had attended the most recent meeting of the Lake County Nursery Growers Association and plans to continue attending to be able to bring issues back to the Board of Trustees that might be of interest. LCNGA is organizing a task force to see potential issues and try to deal with them before they are critical.

There being no further business before the Board, Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to adjourn the meeting. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted April 15, 2008)

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Chairman Amos, Vice Chairman Steele, Trustee Haskell, Fiscal Officer Page, Administrator Siegel and those whose names appear on the attached attendance sheet. The Honorable Diane Grendell, Judge of the Ohio 11th District Court of Appeals was also in attendance.

The News Herald was advised of this meeting according to law.

The Board held an advertised Work Session prior to their Regular Meeting and various items were discussed.

Chrm. Amos called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chrm. Amos then opened the meeting to the floor. There being no input, Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, April 1, 2008. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

TFO Page reported the March, 2008 receipts at $708,960.97 and disbursements at $192,686.74. Year-to-date receipts total $1,000,331.16 and disbursements are $668,056.51. Cash on hand, reconciled at 3/31/08, was $3,612,112.84.

TFO Page advised regarding current status of in-house computer systems stating that everything was up and running well at the present time.

Chrm. Amos introduced Judge Grendell who presented proclamations to the students listed below. Following Judge Grendell's presentation, Chrm. Amos presented individual resolutions to the following Perry High School athletes: (See Resolution reference for individual resolutions.)

Ladies Swim Team - Laura Teigeler, Cassie Bochnak, Cara Vendeville, Alex Reigert, Brooke Walker, Erin O'Donnell, Abbie Clifford, Brianna Cain

Mens Swim Team - Ryan Beyer, Ian Perry, Zach Hurlimann

Wrestling Team - Nate Westfall, Tom Shaw, Brandon Loxterman, Chris Lanese, Josh Mullins, Dustin Sarosy, Corey Wheeler, John Sill

Gymnastics Team - Coach Joe Corrigan, Erin O'Donnell, Morgan Babic, Alexis Frances

Mens Basketball - Coach Chad Frazier, Pat Byrne, Joe Gutowski, Vinny Hokavar, Daniel Johnson, John Phelps, Kevin Siegel

Chrm. Amos recognized Ann DiDonato of the Illuminating Company who informed the Board that as various street lighting fixtures burn out, they will be replaced with HPS Sodium bulbs as opposed to the mercury bulbs that are presently used. TFO Page expressed concern regarding such replacements which are not the contracted lights in lighting districts and the impact of increased costs on the contracts. Attorney Lyons will be consulted on this matter.

Administrator Siegel advised regarding:

1. Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to contract with Forever Green Nursery, Inc. for landscaping at the Administration Building ($470.00), Town Hall ($350.00) & Community Center ($1440.00), total expenditure not to exceed $2260.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

2. Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to authorize a contribution to Perry Village in the amount of $14,500.00 for costs associated with employment of a School Resource Officer at Perry Schools. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

3. Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to approve expenditure of $6000.00 to Pipelines, Inc. for purchase of materials for drainage work on Laburnum. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Capt. Lonnie Sparkman of the Lake County Sheriff's Department reviewed the CAD Summary for March, 2008 with the Board.

Trustee Haskell reminded that the Zoning Commission would be meeting that evening at 6:30 p.m. to discuss various matters.

Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to pay $3000.00 to the Lake County Planning Commission to facilitate Stakeholders/Planning Committee activities related to Vrooman Road Bridge/Lane Road. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to hire Ralph Perry, Michele McGonnell and Trisha Haskell as park labor, with an increase of $.50/hr. over their respective 2007 hourly rates of pay. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED. (Trustee Haskell abstained from the vote.)

Vice Chrm. Steele informed the Board that the search for additional playground equipment for Township Park is ongoing.

Correspondence received from Perry Schools that the Headstart Program, now located at Center Road School, will be moving to Painesville in July of this year. Invitation from Faith Baptist Church to participate in the National Day of Prayer on April 30th. Trustee Haskell will reply to Reverend Lane.

There being no further business before the Board, Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to adjourn the meeting. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted May 6, 2008)

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