Perry Township Government, Lake County, Ohio

Perry Township Board of Trustees

Minutes of Meetings - February, 2002

FEBRUARY 5, 2002 - -REGULAR MEETING

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Haskell, Vice Chairman Advey, Trustee Haas, Clerk Page, Administrator Siegel and those whose names appear on the attached attendance sheet.

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

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

Chrm. Haskell advised that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. had been read. Vice Chrm. Advey moved to approve said minutes as read. Trustee Haas seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Haskell inquired if there was any input from the audience. There being none, Chrm. Haskell recognized Clerk Page who advised regarding the following:

1. Year end receipts for 2001 were $5,323,963.83 and disbursements were $6,505,198.86. Cash on hand, reconciled December 31, 2001, was $3,746,173.51.

Chrm. Haskell recognized Chief Stephen R. Sitz of the Fire Department who delivered the January, 2002 Fire Report in Chief Sitz's absence. Chief Sitz reported that there were 39 Rescue Calls; 5 Vehicle Accidents; 4 Fires; and 20 calls classified as Other Responses; for a total of 68 Responses during the month of January. There were 3 instances of mutual aid given; 1 instance of mutual aid received; 12 drills and 38 instances of paramedic usage. No fire loss was reported for January, 2002. Total Emergency Runs for January, 2002, to date, number 75 as compared to 68 in 2001.

Chief Sitz presented the Fire Department's year-end report for 2001 to the Board for their consideration.

Chrm. Haskell advised regarding the following:

1. Chrm. Haskell moved to pay $50.00 to Jack Martin for reconveyance of Grave 1 East in Lot 33, Division 9 of Center Road Cemetery. Vice Chrm. Advey seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

2. Chrm. Haskell reminded that year-end enterprise zone tax incentive reviews are scheduled for March 8th. Four companies will be reviewed that day.

3. Chrm. Haskell will meet with Congressman LaTourette to discuss the funds that Madison is turning down for construction of overhead railroad tracks. Chrm. Haskell suggested that Perry Township may want to pursue that project.

4. The Board will be discussing changes to the camping policies at the Perry Township Park in order to give campers a chance to change their sites from time to time, not always being put in the same place.

5. Municipal Publications will be contacting the Trustees about updating and producing a new Community Map for Perry Township.

Vice Chrm. Advey advised regarding the following:

1. Zoning Commission Board will meet on Wednesday, February 6, 2002 to continue revising the comprehensive plan.

2. Vice Chrm. Advey advised that the newly formed Fire Advisory Board has met three times and things are going well. Vice Chrm. Advey stated he hopes that involvement in this Board will help to cement the relations between the three Perrys.

3. Vice Chrm. Advey reported on his recent trip to Columbus to attend the Ohio Township Association Conference last week. Vice Chrm. Advey noted that Chrm. Haskell and Administrator Siegel had also attended.

4. Fire Advisory Board will be asked to appoint someone to monitor workers compensation claims and track their progress to ensure that everything is filed in a timely manner.

5. Vice Chrm. Advey moved to pay $983.89 to Lake County Door for repairs to the bay door at Fire Station #2. Trustee Haas seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Trustee Haas advised regarding the following:

1. Trustee Haas moved to pay $771.19 to Baker & Sons Equipment for repairs to the tub grinder. Chrm. Haskell seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

2. Trustee Haas moved to authorize expenditure to Tim LeBail for maintenance and repairs of Road Department vehicles, cost not to exceed $2,000.00. Vice Chrm. Advey seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

3. Trustee Haas moved to pay $1100.00 to Oxbow Engineering for engineering services related to the Road Garage building addition. Chrm. Haskell seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Haskell again asked for input from the floor. Jack Federau noted that the intersection at Center Road and Route 20 can be very dangerous with the limited sight distance and motorists tendency to try to beat the light. Mr. Federau suggested a forewarning signal would be very helpful at the intersection to decrease the number of accidents.

Chrm. Haskell spoke briefly regarding gas aggregation and commented that Eastlake's Mayor DiLiberto of NOPEC had been asked to speak at the upcoming Lake County Township Association meeting which will be held February 13, 2002. Chrm. Haskell also noted that the Township had switched its natural gas accounts from Dominion East Ohio to IGS and should realize a significant savings by doing so.

There being no further input, Chrm. Haskell moved to adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss personnel compensation. Trustee Haas seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. The Board adjourned to an Executive Session.

Following discussion, Vice Chrm. Advey moved to reconvene the Regular Meeting. Trustee Haas seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. The Regular Meeting was reconvened.

Vice Chrm. Advey moved to increase the hourly rate for part-time firefighters from $12.00 to $13.00 per hour. Chrm. Haskell seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrm. Advey moved to set the pay rate for Sandra Mack as Zoning Commission Board Secretary at an hourly rate consistent with her regular hourly rate as Administrative Secretary. Trustee Haas seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

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

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted February 19, 2002)

FEBRUARY 19, 2002 - -REGULAR MEETING

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Haskell, Vice Chairman Advey, Trustee Haas, Clerk Page, Administrator Siegel and those whose names appear on the attached attendance sheet.

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

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

Chrm. Haskell advised that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. had been read. Trustee Haas moved to approve said minutes as read. Chrm. Haskell seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Haskell inquired if there was any input from the audience. Mrs. Mary Platko of 3200 Narrows Road complained of confusion with the mailing addresses on Narrows Road. Items have been incorrectly delivered to Narrows Road residents with "Main Street" listed as the mailing address over the past two years.
Administrator Siegel will follow up on this with the Post Office.

Mr. Charles Weaver inquired whether the Township would be represented at the Health Department meeting on March 8th when the "anti-radiation" iodine pill will be discussed. Vice Chrm. Advey stated he will be able to attend.

Chrm. Haskell recognized Clerk Page who advised that January, 2002 receipts were $517,749.94 and disbursements were $729,666.47. Cash on hand, reconciled January 31, 2002, was $3,534,256.98.

Chrm. Haskell recognized Administrator Siegel who advised regarding the following:

1. Perry Area Recreation Board - Vice Chrm. Advey moved to contribute $19,500.00 for use in administering its 2002 program. Trustee Haas seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

2. 2002 Outdoor Summer Swim and Recreation Program - Chrm. Haskell moved to authorize Clerk Page to advertise for bids and to schedule bid opening for 10:00 a.m. on March 11, 2002. Vice Chrm. Advey seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Haskell advised regarding the following:

1. Laketran - Chrm. Haskell moved to amend Purchase Order 10096, written to Laketran, to a total of $2700.00 to cover additional costs related to senior bus rides for 2001. Trustee Haas seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Haskell presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2002-05

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECT AN OPT-OUT NATURAL GAS AGGREGATION PROGRAM PURSUANT TO SECTION 4929.26, OHIO REVISED CODE, DIRECTING THE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO SUBMIT A BALLOT QUESTION TO THE ELECTORS,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR SUCH PURPOSES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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

Chrm. Haskell presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2002-06

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ADDITIONAL TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE (Ohio Revised Code §5705.19, §5705.191 and §505.39).

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

Chrm. Haskell further advised regarding the following:

1. Reed Stambrough - Request received to attend a Trustees' meeting and speak to the Board regarding farmland preservation. The Board agreed to invite Mr. Stambrough to attend the March 5th meeting. Zoning Commission and Zoning Appeals Boards will be invited also.

2. Lake County Township Association met recently and discussed recycling in the County and a study of improvements to State Route 2. Perry Township's portion of the cost for the study would be $3500.00. The Board agreed to TABLE this matter until a future meeting.

Vice Chrm. Advey advised regarding the following:

1. Zoning - No meetings scheduled at the present time for either of the Boards. Zoning Commission is meeting on a fairly regular basis to continue discussions on updating the Comprehensive Plan. Fire Advisory Board has begun meeting and is getting acquainted with the various issues involving the Fire Department.

Trustee Haas advised regarding the following:

1. Road Department - Things have been fairly quiet waiting to begin construction of the building addition.

Chrm. Haskell noted that there might be concern whether the Perry Township Park's beach and boat dock were in the exclusionary zone for the power plant. With the heightened security since September 11th, more stringent regulations are in place regarding water traffic in the area near the plant.

Chrm. Haskell recognized Perry Village Councilman Larry Advey who spoke regarding the subdivision that is expected to be constructed in the area behind the post office. Mr. Advey assured the Board that it would not be a high density development as had been rumored.

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

MEETING ADJOURNED.

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