Perry Township Board of Trustees

Minutes of Meetings - January, 2006

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2006

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 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 Chrm. Amos seconded to approve the minutes of Reorganizational Meeting - Part I held Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

Clerk Page reported that the technician from BPI had been in to discuss what needed to be done to facilitate the network server upgrade. All that remains is for the rest of the equipment to be delivered and for the technician to implement the upgrade.

Clerk Page advised that the secretary from North Perry had called repeatedly for information on the Recreation Director's salary increase. Administrator Siegel stated that work was in progress on determining pay rates for the Recreation Director and the Senior Programs Director and that he would talk to North Perry about the matter.

Administrator Siegel advised that Waste Management had placed two 20 yard recycling containers, one each at IGA and Manchester West. The containers will be emptied twice each week and the cost will be $160.00 per month plus $5.00 per ton. Chrm. Amos noted that curbside recycling may still be a possibility; research is being done. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to contract for one year with Waste Management to provide recycling service for Township residents. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Administrator Siegel advised he plans to order flagpoles for the ball fields and Community Center. At Administrator Siegel's request, Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steel seconded to contribute $1000.00 for the Senior Program. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Trustee Steele advised the Zoning Commission will meet on January 11, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.

Vice Chrm. Haskell advised regarding:

1. Lake County Township Association needs to schedule a meeting with Sheriff Dunlap to discuss the law enforcement coverage for the Townships. Chrm. Amos stated it might be beneficial to meet with Sheriff Dunlap to evaluate the present status of the issue before scheduling a formal meeting with the whole Association.

2. Abitibi, a paper generating company that also recycles paper, will pay a premium for quanitities of paper that they collect each quarter which in turn could be donated to a charitable cause. Abitibi does not charge to empty their containers.

3. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to purchase 100 tons of road salt from Morton Salt, at a cost of $34.03/ton; total cost not to exceed $3403.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

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

RESOLUTION 2006-01

A RESOLUTION HONORING THOMAS C. HAAS
ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT


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

Chrm. Amos advised regarding:

1. Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to schedule a work session following the Reorganization Meeting-Part II to be held on January 10, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrm. Haskell inquired when the departmental reports would begin. Chrm. Amos stated that the first report would be done at the second Trustees' meeting in February.

Chrm. Amos inquired if there was any input from the audience. Mark Welch informed the Board that Jason Boyd of the Lake County Planning Commission would like to meet with the Board. Chrm. Amos stated that an appointment would be set up in the next month or two.

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 January 17, 2006)

SPECIAL MEETING - TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2006

REORGANIZATION MEETING - PART II

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 9:00 a.m., to discuss reorganization and other matters. Present were Chairman Amos, Vice Chairman Haskell, Trustee Steele, Clerk Page and Administrator Siegel.

The News Herald was advised of this Special Meeting according to law.

Chrm. Amos called the meeting to order and moved to adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss personnel compensation for 2006. Trustee Steele seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. The Board adjourned to an Executive Session.

Following discussion on rates and classifications, Vice Chrm. Haskell moved to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene the Special Meeting. Trustee Steele seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. The Special Meeting was reconvened.

Employee wage rates for 2006, as discussed, are listed as follows:

BRIAN J. SILVIS -Road Supervisor $23.69/hr

RYAN E. SPRAGUE -Assistant Road Supervisor $20.09/hr

STANLEY W. CAIN -Class C Laborer/Operator (Road) $16.48/hr

WADE A. CROFOOT -Job Foreman (Road) $19.57/hr

JOHN P. ANZELC -Class D Laborer/Operator (Road) $14.68/hr

JOHN W. BAKER -Class D Laborer/Operator (Road) $13.65/hr

ALAN F. FABEL -Class A Laborer/Operator (Cemetery) $19.57/hr

ALLAN L. LOCZY -Class B Laborer/Operator (Cemetery) $17.25/hr

KATHY L. LEASURE -Cemetery Sexton. $721.00/mo
-Secretarial Assistance in Trustees &
Cemetery Office as requested. $ 13.91/hr

SANDRA M. MACK -Administrative Secretary & Asst. Zoning $ 17.00/hr
Inspector
-Secretary, Zoning Commission Board

MICHELE A. WOLTMAN -Clerk's Assistant, Asst. Cemetery Sexton $ 15.97/hr
-Facility Rental Agent

EMMA RUTH GARLAND -Receptionist (As Needed) $ 9.53/hr

CLAYTON KNAUFF -Additional Labor, Township Park $ 13.39/hr

KAREN L. SUNDY -Secretary, Zoning Appeals Board:
Each Meeting attended $ 45.00/ea
Economic Development Assistant Adm Rate $ 16.34/hr
Ec Dvlp Rate $16.49/hr

KELLY CHAPLIN -Senior Programs Coordinator
Salary to be determined when contract is finalized.

ZONING COMMISSION
BOARD MEMBERS: -For each meeting attended $ 60.00/ea

ZONING APPEALS
BOARD MEMBERS: -For each meeting attended $ 60.00/ea

JANET K. PETROWSKI -Janitorial Services $100.00/ea
Office (rate per cleaning)
-Janitorial Services @ Cemetery $ 40.00/ea
Office (rate per cleaning)

JEANETTA RACKLEY -Janitorial Services @ Trustees $ 95.00/ea
Office (rate per cleaning)
-Janitorial Services @ Cemetery $ 35.00/ea
Office (rate per cleaning)

JAMES LYONS -To provide Legal Services $35,000/yr
(Attorney at Law)

The following are individual vendors/contractors and will be paid at their respective billing rates:

GEORGE B.P. HASKELL -To provide Legal Services for the Township.
(Attorney at Law)

MICHAEL J. ANGELO -To provide Labor Consulting Services for the Township, as needed.

BARRY KEEFE (Attorney) - To provide Legal Counsel as needed

GEORGE SMERIGAN - To provide engineering services for the Township
(Oxbow Engineering)

JACK VAN KLEY (Attorney)- To provide Legal Counsel as needed

ALL PART TIME EMPLOYEES SHALL RECEIVE THE CURRENT MINIMUM HOURLY WAGE RATE OR A WAGE SET BY THE BOARD AT THE TIME OF HIRE.

Chrm. Amos moved to adopt the wage schedule as set forth above, effective with the first pay period paid for 2006. Trustee Steele seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Brief discussion took place regarding pay increases granted for the Fiscal Officer and Trustees which are based on the annual budget. The increases were effective January 1, 2006 and are as follows: Trustee ($19,674.00 - based in 200 days per year @ $98.37) and Fiscal Officer ($26,951.00).

Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to schedule a public hearing at the request of the Zoning Commission on February 7, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. to consider a district change of zoning. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chairman Amos presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2006-02

A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST AN AMENDED CERTIFICATE
OF ESTIMATED RESOURCES FOR 2005 FROM THE AUDITOR OF LAKE COUNTY
TO SHOW AN INCREASE IN TOTAL FUNDS FROM
$15,347,850.93 TO $15,551,452.35

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

The Board then conducted a Work Session related to various Township matters. No motions were made pertaining to Township business.

Following the Work Session, and there being no further business, Chrm. Amos moved to adjourn the Special Meeting. Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted January 17, 2006)

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2006

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 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.

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 3, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the minutes of Reorganizational Meeting - Part II held Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Clerk Page reported the December, 2005 receipts at $60,522.70 and disbursements at $192,060.88. Year to date receipts are $7,246,423.76 and disbursements are $8,224,427.08. Cash on hand, reconciled at 12/31/05, was $3,113,598.03.

Clerk Page reported the network server upgrade is complete and everything seems to be working well. An adjustment in the memory on the new server needs to be made and that will complete the work.

Administrator Siegel advised regarding:

1) Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve payment of $7910.00 to Mattingly Brothers, Inc. for additional electrical work at the Community Center which was outside the original contract. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

2) Discussion took place regarding removal of trees at the Community Center and Township Park. Chrm. Amos requested at least three quotes for the work before awarding the work and also suggested inspecting and cataloging the trees at the Cemetery for any work that needs to be done there in the future.

3) Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to have 10 picnic tables built by Clayton Knauff for use at the Community Center at a cost of $160.00 each, labor included. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Trustee Steele advised that the Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on February 6th at 7:30 p.m. to address amendments to PUD and I-3 regulations.

Vice Chrm. Haskell advised regarding:

1) Vice Chrm. Haskell reported regarding his recent meetings with Road Department employees saying there are issues that need to be solved and employees are underutilitized in his opinion.

2) Health District Meeting - Disagreement still exists between the Health District and the Commissioners whether or not to buy building at 33 Mill Street; several issues still up in the air.

Chrm. Amos advised regarding:

1) Open house to be held Wednesday, January 18th at the Community Center. Several speakers to be on hand including Congressman LaTourette and Lake County Commissioner Dan Troy.

2) Work session scheduled for second meeting of the month at 9:00 a.m. Standard notice will be sent to the newspaper. Sarah Frajter, Recreation Director, will attend the February 21st meeting of the Board to report of Recreation Department's activities.

Jack Federau of Clark Road volunteered his time to inspect the trees at the Cemetery. Chrm. Amos will contact him if needed.

Vice Chrm. Haskell advised that information on recycling will be in the upcoming newsletter and that the Abitibi bins should be installed before the end of the week.

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 7, 2006)

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