Perry Township Board of Trustees

Minutes of Meetings - August, 2006

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2006

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Amos, Trustee Steele, Administrator Siegel, Clerk Pro Tem Woltman and those whose names appear on the attached attendance sheet. Vice Chairman Haskell and Fiscal Officer Page were absent from the meeting.

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

Chairman Amos then called the Regular Meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to appoint Michele Woltman as Clerk Pro Tem in Fiscal Officer Page's absence. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Trustee Steele moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Work Session/Special Meeting held Thursday, July 25, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

Trustee Steele moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting held Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

Administrator Siegel advised regarding:

1. Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to authorize expenditure of $15000.00 for repairs/work required after the flooding on July 27th POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

2. Chrm. Amos spoke about the outstanding job that Perry Fire, the Township Road Department and Administrator Siegel did during the flooding. All worked very hard to help people whose homes were flooded. Mr. Federau echoed Chrm. Amos's comments regarding the Fire Department.

There being no further business before the Board, Chrm. Amos moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Steele seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted Aug. 22, 2006)

PUBLIC HEARING - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2006

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 4:15 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing recommendations made by the Zoning Commission for amendments to front setbacks in Business (B), Residential-R and Light Industry (I-1) districts as described in the Perry Township Zoning Resolution. Present were Chairman Amos, Trustee Steele, Administrator Siegel, Michele Woltman and those whose names are listed on the attendance sheet. Vice Chrm. Haskell and Fiscal Officer Page were absent from the meeting.

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

Chrm. Amos called the meeting to order and moved to appoint Michele Woltman as Clerk Pro Tem in Ms. Page's absence. Trustee Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

Chrm. Amos recognized Trustee Steele who reviewed the above-mentioned recommendations and asked for input from the audience. There being none, the Board agreed to formally act on the recommended changes at their Regular Meeting on August 22, 2006.

There being no further business, Chrm. Amos moved to adjourn the Public Hearing. Trustee Steeele seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted Aug. 22, 2006)

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2006

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Chairman Amos, Vice Chairman 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 at 9:00 a.m. prior to their Regular Meeting. Discussion focused on a review of storm drainage work in the areas of Vermont Avenue, Canyon View Drive, Turnbury Drive and Circle Drive.

Chrm. Amos called the Regular Meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED. Vice Chrm. Haskell, absent at said meeting, abstained.

Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing held Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 4:15 p.m. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED. Vice Chrm. Haskell, absent at said meeting, abstained.

Fiscal Officer Page reported the July, 2006 receipts at $267,381.69 and disbursements at $347,445.46. Year to date receipts are $3,707,015.61 and disbursements are $3,766,740.79. Cash on hand, reconciled at 7/31/06, was $3,053,872.85.

Fiscal Officer Page advised the Board that action was needed on proposed amendments to the Zoning Resolution as recommended and submitted by the Zoning Commission on July 11, 2006 and discussed in a Public Hearing held August 2, 2006. Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to adopt the proposed amendments as submitted.

Fiscal Officer Page acknowledged receipt of proposed text amendments to the Zoning Resolution as recommended and submitted by the Zoning Commission on August 16, 2006 and advised that a Public Hearing must be held no later than September 15th. Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to schedule the Public Hearing be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Administrator Siegel advised regarding:

1. Recommended increasing Community Center rental rates - Vice Chrm. moved and Trustee Steele seconded to increase the rental rates for the Community Center, effective 01/01/07 as follows: Resident - $250.00/half room; $500.00/full room Non-resident - $450.00/half room; $900.00/full room. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

2. Resolution for the construction of the Township's portion of a sanitary sewer line along Maple Street - Vice Chrm. Haskell presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2006-30

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND REQUESTING THE
LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PREPARATION OF PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATES OF COST, AND OTHER
DATA REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER
LINE ALONG MAPLE STREET (FROM THE SOUTHERN
CORPORATE BOUNDARY OF PERRY VILLAGE TO THE
RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STATE ROUTE 84), EXTENDING
APPROXIMATELY 1,600 FEET IN LENGTH, AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT THEREOF.

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

3. Recommend hiring of William Schultz to fill in, as needed, at the Cemetery and Park. Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to hire William Schultz as needed at a rate of $8.00 per hour, effective 08/14/06. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

4. Recommend approving payment of Oxbow Engineering invoices - Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve Oxbow Engineering invoice #0603002 in the amount of $2,235.00 for professional services rendered with regard to the Roadway Extension of Perry Park Road South to New York Avenue. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve Oxbow Engineering invoice #0504603A in the amount of $5,000.00 for professional services rendered relative to Circle Drive Drainage. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

5. Cost of drainage pipe for Turnbury Road - Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to authorize purchase of 36" plastic pipe with brick head wall at a cost not to exceed $5500.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

6. Comp Management TPA Agreement - Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to accept Third Party Administrator Agreement from Comp Management a cost of $1200.00, beginning September 1, 2006 thru August 31, 2007. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to authorize Administrator Siegel to sign the agreement on the Township's behalf. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

7. Waste Management Reconciliation - Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to accept a compromised balance in the amount of $12,550.32 thru the August 15, 2006 statement and authorize payment of same. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. Fiscal Officer Page concurred with the compromised amount.

8. Comparison of various communities cemetery rates - Following brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that no action be taken at this time but will be revisited at a later date.

9. Proposed contract with World Resources to provide curbside recycling to Perry Township and Perry Village at a cost of $2100.03 per month.

10. Perry Village reimbursement for recycling to date - Trustees agreed to request 40% reimbursement ($2500.00 +/-)

11. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to enter into a contract with Perry Village for curbside recycling and authorizing Administrator Siegel to sign the contract on the Township's behalf. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

12. More work that needs to be done relative to the recent flooding that occurred and anticipate the majority of the expenses to be reimbursed by FEMA.

13. Recommend proposal of Tibor Lakatos in the amount of $5000.00 for clearing an area 25' x 1000' associated with Circle Drive storm drainage work. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to accept proposal of Tibor Lakatos. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

14. Letter from Teen Challenge in regard to sewer project - Following brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to further discuss this issue at the next meeting.

15. Recommend Arbor Pro Tree Service to remove willow trees on Ohio Street. Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to contract with Arbor Pro Tree Service for the removal of willow trees on Ohio Street at a cost not to exceed $3,500.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrm. Haskell reported that we are still waiting for the installation of speed bumps at Perry Township Park.

Trustee Steele advised regarding:

1. Zoning Commission Regular Meeting scheduled on September 19th at 7:30 p.m.

2. Resignation of Toni Kramer - Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to accept resignation of Toni Kramer from the Board of Zoning Appeals, effective August 8, 2006 and recommended the Board send a letter of appreciation for her years of service. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Amos advised of the letter from Lois and Dan Orosz commending Park Managers Butch and Debbie Knauff for all the assistance they provided during the recent flooding and for going above and beyond their regular park duties.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2006-28

A RESOLUTION HONORING CAPTAIN JOSEPH H. COSS
FOR HIS FAITHFUL SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO
THE COMMUNITY WHILE SERVING WITH THE PERRY
TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE PERRY
JOINT FIRE DISTRICT.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2006-29

A RESOLUTION HONORING FIREFIGHTER DONALD J. MILLER
FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
COMMUNITY WHILE SERVING WITH THE PERRY TOWNSHIP
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE PERRY JOINT FIRE DISTRICT.

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

Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to approve payment of $2200.00 to Arbor Pro Tree Service for tree removal on Vermont Avenue following flooding of 7/27/06. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to approve payment of $2250.00 to Arbor Pro Tree Service for tree removal on Call Road following flooding of 7/27/06. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to amend Purchase Order #60144 to Winfield Supply to a total of $6,300.00 (an increase of $900.00) to allow for upgrade of floor scrubber. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to acknowledge receipt of Revision 26 of the Emergency Plan for Perry Nuclear Power Plant, inclusion of such revision in our plan and removal and destruction of the document so revised. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to approve payment of $2,700.00 to Southeastern Equipment Co. for equipment rental. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

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

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted Sept. 5, 2006)

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