Perry Township Government, Lake County, Ohio

Perry Township Board of Trustees

Minutes of Meetings - June, 2007

PUBLIC HEARING - TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2007

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. to consider proposed amendments (copy on file) to the Zoning Resolution as submitted by the Zoning Commission on May 15, 2007 as well as intended modifications (copy on file) as discussed at a Special Meeting on May 29, 2007. 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.

Following discussion, Chrm. Haskell suggested that a decision on the proposed modified amendments be deferred until the next meeting on June 19, 2007.

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

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted June 19, 2007)

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2007

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 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 Regular Meeting held Tuesday, May 15, 2007. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting held Tuesday, May 29, 2007. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Fiscal Officer Page reported financial information as follows: April receipts, $92,789.63, disbursements, $224,672.12, YTD 2007 receipts, $3,576,374.41, YTD 2007 disbursements, $3,225,042.37, reconciled cash on hand at 4/30/07, $3,181,005.74.

Chrm. Haskell opened the meeting to the floor for questions or comments. Linda Morse of Loreto Landing spoke of concerns regarding the status of the homeowners association previously managed by the now defunct Multi-Vest Corporation. Ms. Morse and other residents of the development reported on issues including garbage that is no longer being collected, several empty lots that still exist, lack of maintenance of the common areas, insurance concerns, association fees have not been collected for months, and it is rumored that the developer, Mr. Loreto Iafelice, who is also the controlling party of the association, may disband the association. Administrator Siegel advised that the Trustees must approve the disbandment. Mr. Siegel and the Trustees stated they will arrange to meet with Mr. Iafelice regarding his intent and will keep the homeowners advised.

Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to pay $10,500.00 to Perry Village for the Township's share of the School Resource Officer's Salary for 2007. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Chrm. Haskell seconded to pay $75.00 each to Theresa Cole and Teresa Hobbs for perpetual care planting services at Perry Cemeteries. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Haskell advised regarding the following:

1. Letter to Mark Welch from Jason Boyd of the Coastal Planning Committee regarding soil nailing and available grants related to soil erosion and stabilization.

2. Letter to Jim Gills, Lake County Engineer requesting they proceed with the preparation of specs and bid package to re-pave White Angel Drive excluding cul-de-sacs and surface repairs to Shepard Road and Milford Drive.

Administrator Siegel advised regarding the following:

1. Shepard Road Storm Sewer Project including Keener Road - Requested Motion to approve expenditure of $20,000 to cover the cost of the pipe from Pipelines and to include additional risers and catch basins for Norway Drive. Administrator Siegel and the engineer will be meeting with landowners on Thursday, June 7th to review the project. Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to approve an expenditure to Pipelines at a cost not to exceed $20,000. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

2. Fire Levy Resolution 2007-16 - Chrm. Haskell presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2007-16

A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO RENEW AN EXISTING TWO AND NINE TENTHS (2.9) MILL AD VALOREM PROPERTY LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF PERRY AND REQUESTING THE LAKE COUNTY AUDITOR TO CERTIFY THE TOTAL CURRENT TAX VALUATION OF THE TOWNSHIP AND THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF REVENUE THAT WOULD BE GENERATED BY THAT RENEWAL LEVY, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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

3. Requested Executive Session to discuss personnel compensation and hiring of personnel.

Trustee Steele reported the Zoning Commission has a meeting scheduled on June 19th at 7:00 p.m.

Chrm. Haskell moved to adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss personnel compensation and hiring of personnel. Vice Chrm. Amos seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (The Board adjourned to an Executive Session.)

Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to reconvene the Regular Meeting. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (The Regular Meeting was reconvened.)

Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to adopt item 5 in the Overtime Pay Procedures section of the Township Employee Handbook which will provide for any burial on a Holiday or Sunday prior to a Monday Holiday will receive two and one-half (2½) their hourly rate based on a four (4) hour call-in. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to hire Trisha Haskell as a seasonal part time employee for work in the concession stand at Perry Township Park at a rate of $7.75 per hour, effective June 3, 2007. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

In regard to Governor Strickland's Executive Order 2007-09S imposing limits on the use of public funds for the purchase of food, Chrm. Haskell advised that it is not applicable to the Township.

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

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted June 19, 2007)

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2007

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Chairman Haskell, Vice Chairman Amos, Trustee Steele, Administrator Siegel and those whose names appear on the attached attendance sheet. Fiscal Officer Page was absent from the meeting.

The News Herald was advised of this meeting according to law. The Board also held an advertised Work Session prior to the Regular Meeting where various topics were discussed.

Chrm. Haskell called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chrm. Haskell then moved to appoint Michele Woltman as Clerk Pro Tem in Ms. Page's absence. Trustee Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing held Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Mrs. Woltman reported financial information as follows: May 2007 receipts- $787,470.60, disbursements- $575,052.59, YTD 2007 receipts- $4,363,845.01, YTD 2007 disbursements- $3,800,094.96, reconciled cash on hand at 5/31/07- $3,393,423.75.

Chrm. Haskell opened the meeting to the floor for questions or comments. There being none, Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to adopt the amended sign regulations as submitted by the Zoning Commission (said regulations to go into effect on July 19, 2007).
POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

The Board discussed the application for a name change on a liquor permit for Perry One Stop. The Board concluded they had no objections to the application.

Administrator Siegel advised regarding:

1. Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to pay $7,250.00 to Shannon Fence for installation of an outfield fence at Field #4 at Camp Roosevelt. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

2. Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to cancel the July 3rd meeting due to the holiday. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

3. Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to contribute $1500.00 to Perry Area Recreation Board for construction of a platform at Perry Village Park. (Total cost to be shared by Perry Township, Perry Village, North Perry Village and Perry Area Recreation Board.)

Trustee Steele advised of a Zoning Commission Meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. that evening.

Chrm. Haskell recognized Capt. Lonnie Sparkman of the Lake County Sheriff's Department who summarized activity in Perry Township over the last month.

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

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted July 17, 2007)

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