Perry Township Board of Trustees
Minutes of Meetings - February, 2008
REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2008
The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.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.
Chrm. Amos called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday,
January 15, 2008. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
TFO Page reported the January, 2008 receipts at $99,639.06 and disbursements at $222,666.56. Cash on hand, reconciled
at 1/31/08, was $3,156,810.69.
Administrator Siegel advised regarding:
1. Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to reappoint Chris Corfias to the Zoning Commission for
a five year term ending December 31, 2012. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
2. Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to reappoint Aven Malec to the Board of Zoning Appeals
for a five year term ending December 31, 2012. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrm. Amos presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 2008-02
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LAKE COUNTY
COASTAL PLAN COMMITTEE
Vice Chrm. Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete resolution on file.)
Chrm. Amos presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 2008-03
A RESOLUTION HONORING PERRY HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER AND
COACH MIKE RYAN ON HIS INDUCTION TO THE OHIO
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES HALL OF FAME
Vice Chrm. Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete resolution on file.)
Trustee Haskell advised that an e-mail had been received from the USNRC regarding possible receipt of NRC notices
by e-mail. The Board decided there was no objection to receiving electronic notices rather than mailed correspondence.
The Board discussed the OTA conference and its content and agreed that shortage of seminar handouts needed to be
addressed, but the seminars and discussions themselves were worthwhile.
Trustee Haskell asked TFO Page to order a Personnel Management source book from OTA as it would be a useful tool
for the Township.
Vice Chrm. Steele advised that the Park Managers would be present at the next Work Session to discuss matters concerning
the upcoming season at the Park. Also to be addressed at a future meeting is the matter of columbariums at the
Cemetery.
Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to pay $500.00 to David and Nancy D. McVicker for reconveyance
of Graves 7 & 8 East in Division 20, Lot 7 of Center Road Cemetery. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to pay Tim LeBail for maintenance and repair of Road Department vehicles,
cost not to exceed $3000.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrm. Amos and Vice Chrm. Steele advised they will attend the Health District meeting to be held February 10 and
Trustee Haskell will attend the Food Consortium to be held February 12th.
Trustee Haskell has directed Administrator Siegel to structure and update a policy manual within the next three
months. In addition, he has been asked to establish and/or update cell phone policies, internet policies, credit
card policies, etc. which hasn't been previously done.
There being no further business before the Board, Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to adjourn
the meeting. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
(Minutes Adopted February 19, 2008)
REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008
The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.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 and various items were discussed.
Chrm. Amos called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
TFO Page reminded the Board that a work session to discuss permanent appropriations will be held at 9:00 a.m. on
March 11, 2008.
Captain Sparkman of the Lake County Sheriff's Department delivered the CAD Summary for January, 2008.
Chrm. Amos recognized Jack Federau of Clark Road who inquired regarding the status of the Blockwatch Program in
Perry. Trustee Haskell briefly responded to Mr. Federau's questions.
Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday,
February 5, 2008. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Administrator Siegel advised regarding:
1. Bids will be requested for the 2008 Spring Cleanup. Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to
set Saturday, May 3, 2008 as our Spring Cleanup date. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
2. Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to advertise for bids for the Summer Swim and Recreation
Program. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. Advertisements will be published on February 25th and March
3rd with a bid opening date of March 14, 2008.
3. Discussion took place regarding the issues concerning the Road Department, i.e. equipment repairs and status
of road salt orders at 50 tons, to date.
The Board discussed the recycling program - issues of funds returned for paper recycling by Abitibi and continued
confusion over their computing these figures. General discussion took place regarding the World Resource recycling
participation figures which are down by 550 over last year and whether participation will be continued beyond the
September 2008 renewal date. Ideas for increasing participation and alternatives to present program were also discussed.
Vice Chrm. Steele reminded that the Zoning Commission will meet on February 19th at 6:30 p.m. and that the Park
staff will report at the March 4th Trustees' meeting.
Chrm. Amos presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 2008-04
A RESOLUTION HONORING H.W. "PETE" RICHMOND AS RECIPIENT
OF THE MADISON-PERRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
"2008 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD"
Vice Chrm. Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)
Chrm. Amos presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 2008-05
A RESOLUTION HONORING JOHN FREY, SR., AND CHICKEN & THINGS
AS RECIPIENT OF THE MADISON-PERRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
"2008 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD"
Trustee Haskell seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)
There being no further business before the Board, Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to adjourn
the meeting. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
(Minutes Adopted March 4, 2008)
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