Perry Township Board of Trustees

Minutes of Meetings - February, 2006

PUBLIC HEARING - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. to consider an application submitted by Loreto Development Perry Company to rezone approximately 48 acres of land, located east of Call Road between Middle Ridge Road and North Ridge Road, from "R-1" Residential and "B" Business and Commercial to "PUD" Planned Unit Development for the purpose of constructing single family residential and condominium-residential units. Present were Chairman Amos, Vice Chairman Haskell, Trustee Steele, Clerk Page, Administrator Siegel and those who names are signed on the attached attendance sheet.

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

Chrm. Amos called the public hearing to order and recognized Administrator Siegel who reviewed the application with the Board of Trustees and also discussed the Lake County Planning Commission's recommendation for approval of the zoning change.

There being no further business before the Board, Chrm. Amos adjourned the Public Hearing.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted February 21, 2006)

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Amos, Vice Chrm. Haskell, Trustee Steele, 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 Amos called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Pursuant to discussion in the Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m., Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the application of Loreto Development Perry Company to rezone approximately 48 acres of land located east of Call Road between Middle Ridge Road and North Ridge Road, from "R-1" Residential and "B" Business and Commercial to "PUD" Planned Unit Development for the purpose of constructing single family residential and condominium-residential units. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Amos asked if there was any input from the audience. There being none, Administrator Siegel advised regarding:

1. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to purchase a folding partition panel from J. C. Sharp Company at a cost of $15,300 including installation. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

2. Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to contract with Arbor Pro Tree Service for tree removal at Perry Township Park and the Community Center; cost not to exceed $3200.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

3. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to advertise for bids for curbside recycling service in Perry Township. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Amos advised regarding:

1. Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing on February 6th to discuss PUD text amendments. Next Zoning Commission meeting is scheduled for March 14th at 7:30 p.m. to discuss zoning amendments, as mandated by the EPA, related to stormwater management.

2. OTA conference to be held in Columbus from February 8th - 10th. All three Trustees and Administrator Siegel will attend.

3. Correspondence received concerning the ongoing bankruptcy case for Adelphia.

4. Lake County Utilities Department will hold a meeting at the Community Center on February 23rd at 6:00 p.m. to discuss possible sewer installation with Perry Park Road residents.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2006-03

A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE AMENDED FINAL PLAN TO
THE COUNTY-WIDE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE.

Vice Chrm. Haskell 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. 2006-04

A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO LEVY A TAX
OF 1.0 MILLS (TO REPLACE THE PRESENT .6 MILL LEVY)
FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERRY TOWNSHIP, LAKE COUNTY, OHIO,
FOR LIBRARY PURPOSES AND REQUESTING THE LAKE
COUNTY AUDITOR TO CERTIFY THE TOTAL CURRENT TAX
VALUATION OF THE TOWNSHIP AND THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF
REVENUE THAT WOULD BE GENERATED BY THAT REPLACEMENT LEVY.

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

Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to approve amendment of P.O. 50147 to Lake County Utilities Department to a total of $9900.00 to allow for additional engineering costs for Lane Road Sewer Line. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss personnel compensation. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (The Board adjourned to Executive Session.)

Following discussion, Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to reconvene the Regular Meeting. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (The Regular Meeting was reconvened.)

Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to adopt the Wage Rate Schedule for the Road and Cemetery personnel, effective January 1, 2006. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to reclassify John Baker and adjust his hourly rate to $14.32, accordingly, effective January 1, 2006 and to compensate Mr. Baker retroactively to that date. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

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

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted February 21, 2006)

SPECIAL MEETING - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2006

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing placement of a replacement levy issue on the ballot by the Perry Public Library. Present were Chairman Amos, Vice Chairman Haskell, Trustee Steele, Clerk Page and Administrator Siegel and those who names are signed on the attached attendance sheet.

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

Chairman Amos called the meeting to order and presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2006-05

A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO §5705.19(D) AND §5705.191 OF THE REVISED CODE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWNSHIP THE QUESTION OF A REPLACEMENT OF 0.6 MILL OF AN EXISTING LEVY AND AN INCREASE OF 0.4 MILL, TO CONSTITUTE A TAX FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PERRY LIBRARY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CURRENT EXPENSES AT A RATE NOT EXCEEDING 1 MILL FOR EACH ONE DOLLAR OF VALUATION, WHICH AMOUNTS TO 10 CENTS FOR EACH ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS OF VALUATION, FOR FIVE YEARS, COMMENCING IN 2006, FIRST DUE IN CALENDAR YEAR 2007.

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

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

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted February 21, 2006)

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2006

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Chairman Amos, Vice Chrm. Haskell, Trustee Steele, 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.

The Board held an advertised Work Session prior to their Regular Meeting. Discussion was had regarding issues at the Community Center and the Board heard a presentation by Recreation Director Sarah Frajter concerning activities, budgeting and anticipated expenses for the coming year.

Chairman Amos then called the Regular Meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing held Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to approve the minutes of Regular Meeting held Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the minutes of Special Meeting held Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Amos opened the meeting to the floor and recognized Willis McCauley of the Amvets Post who suggested placing ornamental concrete plaques at the Veterans' Memorial in Center Road Cemetery. After discussion, it was decided that the Trustees would discuss it further and come to a decision. Vice Chrm. Haskell objected to the plaques but did suggest they might fit well on the grounds at Perry Village Hall.

Jack Federau complained about noise early in the morning in his neighborhood. The Clerk will forward a copy of the noise ordinance to Mr. Federau.

Clerk Page reported the January, 2006 receipts at $115,524.65 and disbursements at $135,614.38. Cash on hand, reconciled at 1/31/06, was $3,093,508.30.

Administrator Siegel advised regarding:

1. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve contribution of $53,083.76 to Perry Area Recreation Board. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (Township contribution encompasses the following: 2006 Recreation Program Contribution ($23,100.00), 2006 Perry Adult Recreation Program ($2,000.00), Recreation Director Salary & Benefits ($19,900.24), Adult Recreation Director Wages ($8083.52).

2. An updated Township Directory is in progress - mailing to residents is expected in late summer.

3. Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to purchase a dump truck through State Purchasing (vendor to be determined), at a total cost of $90,574.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
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4. Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to contribute $10,800.00 to Perry Economic Development Council for fiscal year 2006. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Trustee Steele advised the Zoning Appeals Board would meet on March 9, 2006 to hear a variance request and the Zoning Commission has scheduled a Regular Meeting on March 14th. In addition, the Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on March 7th to discuss adoption of zoning amendments.

Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to acknowledge receipt of Revision 25 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 once again recognized Jack Federau who spoke about a tree that was endangering an electric line at his house on Clark Road. The Trustees suggested contacting the Illuminating Company to take care of trimming the tree.

Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss possible litigation and employee compensation. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (The Board adjourned to an Executive Session.)

Following discussion, Trustee Steele moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to reconvene the Regular Meeting. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (The Regular Meeting was reconvened.)

Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to approve the employment contract with Sarah Frajter, Recreation Director, effective January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006 at a total cost of $49,534.42. (Employee costs will be shared by Perry Schools, Perry Township, North Perry and Perry Village.) POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

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

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted March 7, 2006)

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