Perry Township Board of Trustees
Minutes of Meetings - December, 2009
REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009
The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 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.
The meeting was opened to the Floor. Mark Welch reviewed North Perry Village's progress to near completion of their
marina project. He advised that there is an element of sand encroachment which is presently at issue which should
be resolved. Mr. Welch went on further to remind the board concerning Ohio Capital appropriations and their need
to request funding, if appropriate.
Sue Spear (Lane Road) spoke with the Board regarding their opinions on the Vrooman Road bridge project. She inquired
concerning the level of the Board's support of the project. Administrator Siegel recapped the recent meeting of
the Baker Group and the County Engineer's Office. Vice Chrm. Amos reviewed the Board's concerns regarding zoning
and right-of-ways. He further noted that the bridge could be built within 10, 20 or 30 years nor not at all although,
seemingly, the project is inevitable. Chrm. Haskell relayed his concerns with housing and resident access, including
road egress changes. The Board agreed that the Lane Road residents' issues and concerns are warranted but appear
to be worthless.
Chrm. Haskell opined that the Township's stand involves more than just a bridge. Road revisions also need to be
considered relative to the railroad (perhaps an overpass) and the project managers have been encouraged, to no
avail, to consider the full scope of a potential project including land acquisition and road and resident access.
Furthermore, Chrm. Haskell noted that the cost of this project is prohibitive which may be the project's undoing
as funding has not been secured.
TFO Page advised that a notice has been received from the Liquor Control Board concerning the Spitfire Saloon request
for a liquor permit. The Board discussed the need for a hearing and decided that none would be necessary and Fiscal
Officer Page was advised to forward the return notice to the Liquor Control Board.
Chrm. Haskell recognized Administrator Siegel who advised concerning the water and sewer hook-up fees for the Senior
Center addition at the Community Center. Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded a motion to approve expenditure
of $4,600.00 to the Lake County Department of Utilities. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrm. Haskell advised receipt of correspondence from the US. Nuclear Regulatory Commission thanking the Board for
use of the Community Center and making specific note of outstanding service to them by Michele Woltman.
The Board discussed Michele Woltman's request that they consider replacing the floor scrubber at the Community
Center. Preliminary costs have been received but the Board deferred further consideration of the issue until more
solid numbers are obtained.
Chrm. Haskell advised that the Census Bureau would be conducting their Complete Count meeting on December 8, 2009.
Fiscal Officer Page was asked to attend.
Vice Chrm. Amos advised that he had recently attended the Vrooman Road meeting and noted that in addition to previous
comments, he is of the opinion that NOACA's commitment to the project now seems questionable.
Trustee Steele moved to pay Terese Mingee the sum of $2,000.00 for reconveyance of graves 5-9 East in Div. 19,
Lot 1; Graves 9 & 10 East in Div. 13, Lot 19; and Grave 1 East in Div. 1, Lot 18 of Center Road Cemetery. Vice
Chrmn. Amos seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Trustee Steele advised that the Zoning Commission would meet on December 15, 2009.
There being no further business before the Board, Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to adjourn
the Regular Meeting. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
(Minutes Adopted December 22, 2009)
REORGANIZATION & REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2009
The Perry Township Board of Trustees held their Reorganization and Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 22,
2008 at 9:00 a.m. Present were Chairman Haskell, Vice Chrm. 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.
The Board held an advertised Work Session prior to their Reorganization & Regular Meeting and various items
were discussed.
Chrm. Haskell called the meeting to order. The Board began by appointing officers for 2010. Chrm. Haskell moved
to appoint Rick Amos as Chairman of the Board and Nancy Steele as Vice Chairman. Vice Chrm. Amos seconded. POLL
OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to make the following appointments of Board members for 2010:
1) Nancy Steele in charge of Road Department and Call's Pond.
2) Phil Haskell in charge of Park and Cemetery departments.
3) Rich Amos in charge of Town Hall, Administration Office and Zoning Department.
4) Phil Haskell as representative to the Lake County Health District with Rick Amos serving as Alternate.
5) Nancy Steele and Walter Siegel as representatives to the Joint Fire District.
POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded the following policies and appointments for 2010:
1. Continue the current schedule of times for Regular Meetings of the Board of Trustees in 2010 with meetings
held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
2. Establish an annual clothing allowance of $200.00 for all full-time and part-time Road, Cemetery and Park personnel
with a maximum carryover amount of $300.00 unused allowance.
3. Establish the mileage reimbursement rate to be consistent with established IRS rates ($.50/mile @ 1/1/10).
4. Supply prescription and non-prescription safety glasses for all township employees who require them for the
performance of their assigned duties, cost not to exceed $200.00 over a two-year period.
5. Appoint Rick Amos to the Perry Economic Development Council for a two-year term concluding December 31, 2011.
6. Reappoint Art Zentgraf to Zoning Commission for a five-year term concluding December 31, 2014.
7. Reappoint Ed Cunningham to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term concluding December 31, 2014.
8. Approve 2010 pay rates as submitted by Administrator Siegel (see attached).
9. Approve 2010 Holiday Schedule as submitted by Administrator Siegel (see attached).
10. Approve 2010 Pay Periods and Dates as submitted by Administrator Siegel (see attached).
11. Appoint Karen Sundy as Workers' Compensation coordinator.
12. Hire George B.P. Haskell, Esq. on an as-needed basis.
13. Hire Michael Lucas, Esq. on an as-needed basis.
14. Hire Barry Keefe, Esq. on an as-needed basis.
15. Hire Ryan Callender, Esq. on an as-needed basis.
16. Hire Jack VanKley, Esq. on an as-needed basis.
POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
There being no further Reorganization business, the Regular Meeting was then convened.
Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November
6, 2009. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November
17, 2009. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting held on December
1, 2009. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
TFO Page reported the November, 2009 receipts at $89,233.37 and disbursements at $333,160.98. Year-to-date receipts
total $2,406,226.25 and disbursements are $2,617,705.64. Cash on hand, reconciled at 11/30/2009, was $3,670,044.20.
TFO Page reported that another Notice has been received from the Ohio Department of Liquor Control concerning a
new carry-out permit for the property previously occupied by the Convenient Store on North Ridge Road near Townline
Road. The Trustees discussed the matter and concluded that a hearing would not be necessary. TFO Page was directed
to return the advice of "no hearing required" to the Department of Liquor Control.
Chrm. Haskell recognized Administrator Siegel who advised concerning the following items:
1. Ohio Township Association, Clout Membership. Trustee Steele moved and Chrm. Haskell seconded to approve the
expenditure of $200.00 for 2010 dues. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
2. 2010 Lake County Recycling Grant Application. Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to assign
signature responsibilities to Administrator Siegel. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
3. Economic Development Council subsidy: Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to approve expenditure
of $8,000.00 to the Perry Economic Development Council. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrm. Haskell moved to adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-55
A RESOLUTION HONORING
P. JOHN GUSTAT, JR. FOR NINETEEN
YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE
PERRY TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION.
Vice Chrm. Amos seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. Complete Resolution on file.
Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to approve payment to Oxbow Engineering in the amounts of $2,865.00
(Inv. 0902204) and $4,950.00 (Inv. 0902203), both Senior Center building addition expenditures. POLL OF BOARD:
3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
In relation to year end 2009 and beginning 2010 financial items, Chrm. Haskell moved to adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-58
A RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSFER OF FUNDS
FROM THE GENERAL FUND (01) TO PARK FUND (12)
Vice Chrm. Amos seconded.. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. Complete Resolution on file.
Chrm. Haskell moved to adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-57
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE 2010 TEMPORARY
APPROPRIATIONS (ALL FUNDS) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$1,97,011.26 AND TO APPROVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OF
FUNDS NECESSARY FOR EXPENSES
Trustee Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. Complete Resolution on file.
Chrm. Haskell moved to adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-56
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2009 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS
FOR THE GENERAL BOND RETIREMENT FUND (15)
Trustee Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. Complete Resolution on file.
Chrm. Haskell advised of receipt of correspondence from Ed Cunningham of the Lake County Engineer's Office concerning
CDL drivers' necessity/use of prescription medications and the potential for impact on drivers' abilities and safety.
Administrator Siegel advised he would review the correspondence with Service Department staff.
Chrm. Haskell advised that solicitation for economic support has been received from John Loftus on behalf of the
Lake Co. Port Authority. The Board agreed that the matter is better suited for the Economic Development Council's
consideration and it was referred to PEDC.
Administrator Siegel advised that the request for articles has been issued for the December Bulletin Board.
Trustee Steele advised that the Board of Zoning Appeals would be meeting on December 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. concerning
the Bunting North Ridge parcel (north side/Rt. 20).
Administrator Siegel advised that Bill Schultz, a CDL holder and seasonal employee, should be re-hired for snow
plow coverage as needed. Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to hire Bill Schultz at $12.00/hr to
provide plow coverage on an as needed basis. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
There being no further business before the Board, Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos moved to adjourn the
Regular Meeting. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
(Minutes Adopted January 5, 2010)
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