Perry Township Board of Trustees

Minutes of Meetings - August, 2010

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2010

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Amos, Vice Chairwoman 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.

Chrmn. Amos called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Vice Chrwmn. Steele moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 20, 2010 and Trustee Haskell seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrmn. Amos recognized Fiscal Officer Page who advised on the following items:

Police Protection Levy - The Board discussed the levy, projected proceeds and upon completion of the discussion, Chrmn. Amos presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2010-20

A RESOLUTION BY THE PERRY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES,
LAKE COUNTY, OHIO, DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO LEVY AN
EIGHT-TENTHS OF ONE (0.8) MILL TAX LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE
OF CONTRACTING FOR ADDITIONAL POLICE PROTECTION FOR
THE TOWNSHIP OF PERRY

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

Fiscal Officer also reported regarding replacement of the desktop computer at the Cemetery Administration Office and transfer of the copier from the Cemetery Administration Office to the Senior Center.

Chrmn. Amos then recognized Administrator Siegel who reported that the Shoreline Project was proceeding as planned.

Chrmn. Amos recognized Vice Chrwmn. Steel who reported on the following:

1. Street Sale - to be held in the Village on August 7, 2010

2. Senior Center Addition Grand Opening is scheduled for August 4, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.

3. Alumni Picnic is scheduled for August 11, 2010 at Township Park

Chrmn. Amos recognized Trustee Haskell who advised he did not have any items for discussion.

Chrmn. Amos then opened the meeting to the floor and recognized Mark Welch who advised on the following items:

1. Lake County Coastal Planning Committee will meed on August 25, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at North Perry Village.

2. The Zoning Commission will meet on August 10, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.

3. Paper Recycling - Mr. Welch questioned the recent clarifications of items included in the paper recycling and specifically, cereal boxes. A discussion then took place between all present with regard to instructions from Abitibi Bowater and market elements. There was also discussion of directional signage on Rt. 20.

There being no further business, Trustee Haskell moved to adjourn the meeting to Executive Session to discuss the purchase of real property and hiring of personnel. Vice Chrwmn. Steele seconded. MOTION UNANIMOUS. The meeting was then adjourned to Executive Session.

Upon conclusion of the Executive Session, the Regular Meeting was reconvened. Trustee Haskell moved to approve a Purchase Agreement with Patrick and Mary McIntyre for the purchase of property on Clark Road, adjacent to Perry Township Park for the sum of $156,000.00. Vice Chrwmn. Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrwmn. Steele moved to authorized Administrator Siegel to sign all documents necessary to facilitate the McIntyre purchase. Trustee Haskell seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

(Minutes Adopted August 17, 2010)

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 10:00a..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.

The Board held an advertised Work Session prior to their Regular Meeting.

Chrmn. Amos called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Chrmn. Amos recognized Fiscal Officer Page who advised regarding financials for the month of July: Receipts, $160,055.14; Disbursements, $263,156.06; Y-T-D Receipts, $1,380,907.15; Y-T-D Disbursements, $2,198,845.85; Reconciled cash on hand at July 31, 2010, $2,547,928.27.

Chrmn. Amos recognized Administrator Siegel who advised regarding the following items:

1. The real property exemption for the Community Center storage building has been received and reimbursement of $1,392.06 in taxes paid should be arriving shortly.

2. Road Salt: Vice Chrwmn. Steele moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to approve expenditure of up to $39,150.00 for road salt for the coming Winter season (750 tons at $52.20/ton). POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

3. Township Park Concession Stand: Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrwmn. Steele seconded to approve payment to Richard Beck & Associates in the amount of $1,975.00 for architectural drawings for a replacement concession stand. Discussion followed regarding details for the building and its placement near the present site. Trustee Haskell asked that the draft be presented to the Board prior to finalization. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

4. Resolution No. 2010-21: Discussion had regarding the Resolution.

5. Executive Session: Request for Executive Session at the end of the Regular Meeting.

Chrmn. Amos then recognized Vice Chrwmn. Steele who inquired regarding the status of Adrive, the Township's online mail bank. TFO Page advised that she had recently been advised of its locked status and that the fee for another year would be paid immediately.

Chrmn. Amos then recognized Trustee Haskell who moved and Vice Chrwmn. Steele seconded to authorize payment to Verdi Photography (Brian Verdi) for photography during the Summer Concert Series in the amount of $150.00.

The Board discussed the matter and was quite appreciative and asked TFO Page to see that a letter of appreciation was prepared for filing with the check. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2010-21

RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF GENE A. SECOR
AS RECIPIENT OF THE NURSERY GROWERS OF LAKE COUNTY, OHIO
HONORARY AWARD

Trustee Haskell seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED.

There being no further business, Chrmn. Amos moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss the hiring of personnel. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

The Regular Meeting was reconvened at the conclusion of the Executive Session. Chrwmn. Steele moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to hire Sam Taylor as a Road Department Operator at the rate of $14.50/hr., starting at his earliest convenience. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

The Trustees discussed a recent email for Heidi Fought concerning legalization of ATV's on roadways and a few other items.

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

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted September 21, 2010)

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