Perry Township Board of Trustees
Minutes of Meetings - February, 2007
REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2007
The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Present
were Chairman Haskell, Vice Chairman Amos, Trustee Steele, Fiscal Officer Page, and those whose names appear on
the attached attendance sheet. Administrator Siegel was absent from the meeting.
The News Herald was advised of this meeting according to law.
Chrm. Haskell called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, January
16, 2007. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
TFO Page reported on the retirement of John Gustat and his intent to return to serve on the Zoning Commission.
TFO Page advised that she has discussed the matter with Township Legal Advisor, Jim Lyons. Following discussion,
Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to accept the resignation of John Gustat from the Zoning Commission,
effective January 25, 2007.
Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve purchase of 200 tons of road salt from Morton Salt at
$35.32/ton for a total cost of $7,064.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrm. Haskell advised that Janine Siebert of the Tri-County Bible Church sent a nice letter stating how much they
enjoyed using the new Community Center and recognizing the wonderful job that Michele Woltman does for Perry Township.
Chrm. Haskell reported on the following issues discussed at the Ohio Township Association conference in Columbus:
1. No Smoking regulations require removal of all ashtrays in public buildings/vehicles and posted signage at all
entrances, common areas (hallways, cafeteria) and vehicles.
2. Discussion of parameters and details of HB 23 pertaining to adult entertainment and the requirement to specifically
designate or zone an area where adult entertainment is permitted.
3. HB 46, effective August, 2006, which allows political subdivisions to offer and make contributions to Health
Saving Accounts for employees. Vice Chrm. Amos advised that HSA's are very specially designed health plans with
high minimum deductibles.
Chrm. Haskell stated that the OTA Conference offered good topics at the various seminars and also reported on his
attended at the CLOUT meeting.
Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to acknowledge receipt of Revision 27 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.
Vice Chrm. Amos reported that he and Township Representative Mark Welch recently attended the Coastal Management
Committee meeting. Mr. Welch advised that the Coastal Management Committee is finishing up a video which should
be completed and ready for distribution this summer and that good things were said about the creation of a Port
Authority. The next Coastal Management meeting is scheduled for March 28th at 6:30 p.m.
Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Chrm. Haskell seconded to authorize purchase of markers for use in the Cemetery and at
Camp Roosevelt at a cost not to exceed $4,000.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Trustee Steele reported the Zoning Commission has a Regular Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, February 13th at 6:30
p.m.
Chrm. Haskell advised that while attending the conference in Columbus, he suggested that OTA include a spot on
their webpage for townships to list items for sale, similar to e-Bay, however, he was informed they have already
started one. The Board discussed various elements/parameters pertaining to the sale of property.
Chrm. Haskell reported that he is attempting to contact Paul Stefanko of the Lake County Telecommunications to
request that he speak at the LCTA meeting on February 24th regarding replacement of the 800 MHZ radio system.
Chrm. Haskell opened the meeting to the floor for questions or comments. Mr. Jim Anderson asked the date of the
next Coastal Management meeting and if the meetings are open to the public. Mr. Anderson was advised that the meetings
are open to the public with the next meeting scheduled for March 28th at 6:30 p.m. at a location not yet confirmed.
Vice Chrm. Amos requested that Mr. Anderson be informed of the meeting location when it is determined. Mr. Anderson
also stated that the Community Center staff has done a real good job and believes that all the seniors attending
the programs and activities have a good time.
Mr. Jack Federau of Clark Road commended the Road Dept for spreading salt at the end of driveways on Clark Road,
thus helping him avoid hitting a deer.
There being no further business, Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to adjourn the meeting. POLL
OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
(Minutes Adopted February 20, 2007)
REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007
The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 10:00 a.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.
The Board held an advertised Work Session prior to their Regular Meeting and various items were discussed.
Chrm. Haskell called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, February
6, 2007. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
TFO Page reported the January, 2007 receipts at $81,747.12 and disbursements at $167,269.44. Cash on hand, reconciled
at 1/31/07, was $2,755,151.38.
Chrm. Haskell opened the meeting to the floor and recognized Captain Lonnie Sparkman of the Lake County Sheriff's
Department who advised that an officer of the Sheriff's Dept. will be a regular attendee at Trustees' meetings
to answer residents questions and update the Board on the status of any criminal activity in the area.
Administrator Siegel advised regarding:
1. Letters were sent out to trash haulers requesting quotes for Spring Clean-up. Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee
Steele seconded to conduct the curbside Spring Clean-up on May 5, 2007 and authorize Administrator Siegel to seek
the best bid. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
2. Summer Swimming and Recreational Facilities - Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to advertise
for bids to provide for the 2007 Summer Swim and Recreation Program Facilities for residents of Perry Township,
Perry Village and North Perry Village and to set bid opening to be held on March 20, 2007 at 9:45 a.m. POLL OF
BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
3. Participation level in the curbside recycling program is low with World Resources reporting 684 customers in
Perry Village and Perry Township as of February 1st.
4. Labor for Maine Avenue drainage project - Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to hire a contractor
to install the pipe for the Maine Avenue Drainage Project at a cost not to exceed $8,000.00 (labor only). POLL
OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
5. Material for Maine Avenue drainage project - Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to purchase material
from various vendors for the Maine Avenue drainage project at a cost not to exceed $8,000.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3
Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrm. Haskell reported the Lake County Township Association has a meeting scheduled on Saturday, February 24th
at 9:00 a.m. at Concord Township Community Center on Auburn Road.
Trustee Steele reported the February 14th Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled due to weather conditions and
has been rescheduled for March 20th.
Chrm. Haskell opened the meeting to the floor for closing questions or comments. Marian McMahon advised the Board
that the roadway appears to be sinking at the intersection of Ohio Street and Route 20. Administrator Siegel advised
that he will have the Township Road Supervisor look at the intersection and will also contact ODOT. Chrm. Haskell
requested that when contacting ODOT, Administrator Siegel also report a fairly large chuck-hole on Route 20 at
Narrows Road.
There being no further business before the Board, Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to adjourn
the meeting. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
(Minutes Adopted March 6, 2007)
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