Perry Township Government, Lake County, Ohio

Perry Township Board of Trustees

Minutes of Meetings - January, 2010

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2010

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Amos, Vice Chairwoman 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.

Chrmn. Amos called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrwmn. Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Reorganization and Regular Meeting held December 22, 2009. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

There being no public in attendance, Chrmn. Amos recognized TFO Page who advised concerning monthly financials: December, 2009 receipts, $165,218.65, disbursements, $231,468.27, Year-to-Date receipts, $2,571,444.90, disbursements, $2,849,173.91, reconciled cash on hand at 12/31/09 AT $3,359,866.87. TFO Page further advised regarding the County Auditor's request to recertify the Resolution Accepting Amounts as the result of the passage of the new Fire levy in November. Therefore, Vice Chrwmn. Steele presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2010-01

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AMOUNTS AND RATES
AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND
AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING
THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR

Trustee Haskell seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. Complete Resolution on file.

Chrmn. Amos recognized Administrator Siegel who advised concerning billings for placement of the columbarium at the Center Road Cemetery. He advised that at this time, $553.00 would be due for transportation and placement of one unit and $500.00 would be due for crane rental.

Administrator Siegel further advised that all Trustees, the Fiscal Officer and himself had been registered for the Ohio Township Association Winter Conference.

Trustee Haskell advised receipt of correspondence from the ODNR concerning designation of erosion areas and property owners' responsibilities concerning such designated properties.

Trustee Haskell further advised that his departments were in order. He solicited comment regarding the possibility of installing an ice skating rink at Township Park. He advised that he was still reviewing the matter and that Perry Village apparently has had issues with theirs.

Vice Chrwmn. Steele advised regarding resident concerns with Time Warner cable. Administrator Siegel suggested he would follow-up to resolve the issues.

Chrmn. Amos advised regarding the ongoing issue of junk cars. He suggested the possible need to hire additional personnel to follow up on the matter. The Trustees discussed the matter at length. Trustee Haskell suggested that handling of the matter is a boilerplate transaction but follow through is required. Chrmn. Amos has concern with intentional scofflaws. Trustee Haskell suggested that perhaps LCTA involvement to coordinate efforts and develop consistent policy may be an avenue and suggested that the matter be brought up at the LCTA meeting in February. Trustee Haskell suggested that contact be made with Debbie Rust, the Zoning Inspector for Painesville Township to develop an action plan for good enforcement.

Chrmn. Amos moved to adjourn the Regular meeting to an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase of real property. Vice Chrwmn. Steele seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Upon conclusion of the Executive Session, Trustee Haskell moved to reconvene the Regular Meeting. Vice Chrwmn. Steele seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

There being no further business, Chrmn. Amos moved to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Vice Chrwmn. Steele seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted January 19, 2010)

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2010

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Chairman Amos, Vice Chairman Steele, Fiscal Officer Page, Administrator Siegel and those whose names appear on the attached attendance sheet. Trustee Haskell attended the advertised Work Session but was excused from the Regular Meeting.

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

Chrmn. Amos called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Board held an advertised Work Session prior to their Regular Meeting.

Chrmn. Amos recognized Captain Sparkman of the Lake County Sheriff's Department who reviewed the activity reports for November and December, 2009.

Chrmn. Amos moved and Vice Chrwmn. Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

Chrmn. Amos recognized Fiscal Officer Page who advised concerning the following items:

1. Elected Officials Compensation - decrease is warranted by reduction of Official Certificate below the $10,000,000.00 mark. Trustees will receive approximately $4,500 less than last year and Fiscal Officer will receive $3,800 less than last year.

2. Tax Bills - We are receiving tax bills and the bill for the storage facility at the Community Center has been billed at full cost. The application for exemption is not due to be filed until April, 2010 and Administrator Siegel will see to its filing. In the time between now and when the exemption is granted, all taxes will be paid as billed.

Chrmn. Amos recognized Administrator Siegel who advised concerning the following items:

1. Spring Curbside Clean-up - Vice Chrwmn. Steele moved and Chrmn. Amos seconded to schedule the clean-up for May 1, 2010. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED. Administrator Siegel will proceed with Requests for Proposals.

2. Community Reinvestment Area - Vice Chrwmn. Steele moved and Chrmn. Amos seconded to approve expenditure to Oxbow Engineering in the amount of $3,200.00 to facilitate adding property into the current CRA. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

3. Kelly Chaplin - Vice Chrwmn. Steele moved and Chrmn. Amos seconded to approve the employment contract of Kelly Chaplin as Senior Director at a capped salary of $29,806.40 for the term of January 1 through December 31, 2010. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED

4. Zoning Commission - Replacement of P. John Gustat - Chrmn. Amos moved and Vice Chrwmn. Steele seconded to appoint Nick Giegerich to the Zoning Commission for the term remaining (expire 12/31/11) of P. John Gustat. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

5. Zoning Commission - alternate replacement - Vice Chrwmn. Steele moved and Chrmn. Amos appoint Tom Barrett to the Zoning Commission's alternate position vacated by Nick Giegerich. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

6. Flood Plain Designation - Lake County Engineer has forwarded the new flood plain designations to affected property owners, including Perry Township. The Trustees and Administrator discussed the impact of such a designation on property owners and Administrator Siegel was instructed to review the matter with the County Engineer to see that all designations are, in fact, appropriate given previous work to remove properties from such designation.

7. Cemetery Rules & Regulations - With the addition of the Columbariums, Administrator Siegel suggested that the rules and regulations booklet that is provided to consumers at the Cemetery be updated. Included in the update are costs for the Columbarium (including Perpetual Care share) and addition of discretionary language concerning timing of notifications for burials. Chrmn. Amos moved and Vice Chrwmn. Steele seconded to approve revision to the Cemetery Rules & Regulations booklet pending final review by Trustee Haskell. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

Vice Chrwmn. Steele inquired of Administrator Siegel regarding a Community Liaison from Time Warner. He advised that he had not located one but would continue trying.

Vice Chrwmn. Steele further inquired regarding road salt inventory and Administrator Siegel advised that on hand supply was at approximately 150 tons.

Chrmn. Amos advised that the Zoning Commission would conduct a meeting on January 19, 2010 at 6:30p.m.

The meeting was again opened to the floor with no response.

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

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted February 2, 2010)

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