Perry Township Board of Trustees

Minutes of Meetings - July, 2008

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2008

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.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 was absent from the meeting.

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

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

Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, June 17, 2008. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

Fiscal Officer Page discussed the merits of the demonstrator photocopiers that had been used in the Administration Office. Following discussion, Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to purchase a copier from Lake Business Systems, at a cost not to exceed $8,253.00. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

Administrator Siegel discussed the following:

1. The Township's Communications Policy was submitted by Administrator Siegel and following discussion, Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to adopt the policy, effective immediately. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

2. Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to purchase an Encore commercial mower for the Cemetery Department, cost not to exceed $5,691.75. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

3. Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to purchase materials from Pipelines, Inc. to conduct drainage work at Woodhill Extension and Red Oak, cost not to exceed $3,000.00. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

The Board briefly discussed the bid for purchase of the River Road property and due to Trustee Haskell's absence deferred to their next regular meeting on July 15th to make a decision.

Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to authorize expenditure of up to $1,400.00, as needed, to subsidize payments for the Summer Concert Series entertainment. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

Chrm. Amos recognized Jim Anderson who spoke about the benefit Spaghetti Dinner that was held at the Community Center, saying that it was very well attended and a very nice event.

Mark Welch inquired about the status of grants received by the Township and others possibly in process as previously discussed with the Administrator.

There being no further business before the Board, Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to adjourn the meeting. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted July 15, 2008)

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2008

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 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 was absent from the meeting.

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. Captain Sparkman of the Lake County Sheriff's Department reported on the CAD Summary for the month of June. Jack Federau of Clark Road spoke to the Board concerning electric service issues.

Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, July 1, 2008. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

TFO Page reported the June, 2008 receipts at $63,774.42 and disbursements at $278,281.16. Year-to-date receipts total $1,458,464.67 and disbursements are $1,472,090.47. Cash on hand, reconciled at 6/30/08, was $3,266,212.39.

Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to adopt the 2009 Tax Budget in the amount of $2,233,081.06, as submitted by TFO Page. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED. (Note: Total budget figure does not reflect Fire and Library funds.)

Administrator Siegel advised regarding:

1. Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to approve sale of Parcel 03-A-079-000-027-0 to James Marino Jr., at a cost of $8,000.00 and to authorize Walter Siegel to sign documents related to sale. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

2. Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to authorize payment of $3,212.20 to Tim LeBail for repairs to Kobelco Hi-Ho. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

3. Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to purchase a BOMAG Model BW900AD-2 vibratory roller from Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. at a cost of $12,900.00 (price represents $2,000.00 allowance for trade-in of 1961 Galion roller). POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

4. Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to pay $5,171.00 to Mitchell Construction; ($3,696.00 for Manchester West Handicap Parking area and $1,475.00 for repairs to Clark Road, respectively.) POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

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

RESOLUTION 2008-50

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE PERRY JOINT FIRE DISTRICT AND PERRY TOWNSHIP

Vice Chrm. Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)

Vice Chrm. Steele advised regarding:

1. Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to pay $500.00 to Thomas & Linda Cassell for reconveyance of Graves 4 & 5 East in Division 19, Lot 4 of Center Road Cemetery. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

2. Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to pay $1000.00 to Earl & Betty Seese for reconveyance of Graves 1,2,3,4 in Division 11, Lot 19 of Center Road Cemetery. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

3. Zoning Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. on July 15, 2008.

There being no further business before the Board, Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to adjourn the meeting. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted August 5, 2008)

SPECIAL MEETING - TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2008

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. to consider adoption of Resolution 2008-51. 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 presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION 2008-51

A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWNSHIP THE
QUESTION OF THE RENEWAL OF AN EXISTING 1.0 MILL TAX LEVY FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE
FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF PERRY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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

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

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted August 19, 2008)

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