Perry Township Government, Lake County, Ohio

Perry Township Board of Trustees

Minutes of Meetings - January, 2009

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2009

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.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.

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 Reorganization Meeting held Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Haskell informed the Board about the walkway and platform he had seen at one of the parks he visited recently saying that it might be useful at the Community Center property to gain access to the beach area.

Administrator Siegel advised regarding:

1. After discussing the curbside recycling bids that were received on December 12th, Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to reject the bids and stay with our current drop off recycling site. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. Chrm. Haskell also discussed his recent visit to Madison Township's recycling center.

2. The application for tax exemption has been resubmitted for the newest section of the Cemetery and we are waiting for approval of that.

3. Vice Chrm. Amos asked for clarification on the issue of installing a surveillance camera on Blackmore Road. Chrm. Haskell replied that the issue was tabled for the most part because of technical issues involved with placement.

Vice Chrm. Amos reported that he had attended the award ceremony recently hosted by the Perry Boy Scouts to recognize Thomas deHaas for achieving his Eagle Scout status.

Mark Welch of the Coastal Management Committee reminded the Board that he had dropped off packets from the last meeting he attended for their review.

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 an Executive Session.)

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

Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to increase hourly wages for the following employees, retroactive to January 1, 2009: Wade Crofoot-$23.19, Michael Law-$9.00 and Brandon Warren-$10.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

The Board also directed Administrator Siegel to document all meal expenses with receipts, explanations of purpose and attendees, if any.

Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to purchase a John Deere track hoe from CFI Electrical at a cost not to exceed $24,000.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

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 January 20, 2009)

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Chairman Haskell, Vice Chairman Amos and 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, January 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Fiscal Officer Page reported the December, 2008 receipts at $142,633.06 and disbursements at $251,633.21. Year-to-date receipts total $3.446.395.79 and disbursements are $3,088,637.70. Cash on hand, reconciled at 12/31/08, was $3,637,595.98.

Chrm. Haskell discussed the 2008 revenue derived from the Abitibi paper recycling. Approximately $1500.00 was received and the Trustees discussed awarding two $1500.00 scholarships this year.

Capt. Lonnie Sparkman of the Lake County Sheriff's Department reviewed the CAD Summary for December, 2008.

Administrator Siegel advised regarding:

1. Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to authorize payment of $8,000.00 to Tim LeBail for repairs and maintenance of Road Department vehicles. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Haskell presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption;

RESOLUTION 2009-01

A RESOLUTION HONORING DARRELL C. WEBSTER ON THE OCCASION
OF HIS RETIREMENT AND RECOGNIZING HIS MANY
CONTRIBUTIONS TO LAKE COUNTY.

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

2. Administrator Siegel advised the Road Department has been busy with snow plowing and overtime hours have been necessary to keep up with the snow. As Road Department personnel have had time, they have been sandblasting plows to remove rust and try to lengthen their usefulness. Those that are beyond repair have been replaced.

3. Painting will begin in the meeting room and south lobby areas this coming week. The Trustees' and Clerk's offices will follow.

4. Administrator Siegel advised regarding a recent accident involving one of the snow plows. The plow backed into a car that was in his blind spot. No one was hurt.

Chrm. Haskell advised regarding:

1. Zoning Commission meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. on January 20, 2008.

2. Perry Village CEDA has been tabled for the time being. No construction is planned.

3. Recycling hours at the Road Garage have been changed. Items can be dropped off between 7:30 am and 3:00 pm, Monday thru Friday and after hours drop offs are allowed from 3:30-6:30 on Wednesday evenings and 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturdays.

4. Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to contribute $53000.00 to Perry Area Joint Recreation District for its 2009 programming year. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

5. Letter received from the Lake County Engineer regarding an open house for the public concerning the Vrooman Road Bridge Project. Meeting will be held January 27th from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Leroy Community Center to provide project status and solicity residents' comments.

Vice Chrm. Amos advised that the Madison Perry Area Chamber of Commerce has awarded Walter Siegel as its recipient of the 2009 Community Service Award. The award will be formally presented at the Chamber's luncheon on April 23rd at the Community Center. Madison Garden Club will receive the Heritage Award.

Trustee Steele noted that the preconstruction meeting for North Ridge Waterline Project 306-W will be held on January 21st at 2:00 pm at Lake County Utilities office.

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

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted February 3, 2009)

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