Perry Township Board of Trustees
Minutes of Meetings - June, 2008
REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2008
The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. 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 called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday,
May 20, 2008. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to approve the amended minutes of the Regular Meeting held
May 6, 2008. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrm. Amos recognized Jim Anderson who praised the condition of the Cemetery for Memorial Day.
Mark Welch informed the Trustees about the most recent Lake County Coastal Planning Committee meeting. He also
inquired whether the next meeting, scheduled for August 27th at 6:30 p.m., could be held at the Community Center.
Administrator Siegel will check the calendar for the Community Center and let the committee know.
Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to amend Purchase Order 80129 to Forever Green Nursery to
a total of $2815.00 to allow for $555.00 in additional expenses. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Administrator Siegel informed the Board that Perry Township could expect reimbursement from FEMA in the amount
of $13,107.62, which is 75% of its expense incurred during the snowstorm this past March.
Oxbow Engineering has prepared the Phase II Storm Water Management Program's Annual Report and will submit it to
the Ohio EPA.
Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to contract with Frank Gates/Avizent to re-enroll in their
Group Rating Program, effective 1/1/09 and to approve an expenditure to same in the amount of $4235.00, with Walter
Siegel as authorized signer for all related paperwork. TFO Page expressed concern regarding the cost of inclusion
in this particular plan and the fact that no other quotes were solicited. Chairman Amos advised that there were
no other groups available. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to approve expenditure of $2600.00 to Pipelines, Inc. materials
to be installed on Michigan Avenue & Ohio Street. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrm. Amos moved to adopt the following captioned Resolution:
RESOLUTION 2008-47
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PERMANENT
PARCEL NUMBER 03A0790000270 ON RIVER ROAD
Vice Chrm. Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)
Chrm. Amos moved to adopt the following captioned Resolution:
RESOLUTION 2008-48
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRUSTEES TO APPROVE
THE CEDA AGREEMENT WITH PERRY VILLAGE
Trustee Haskell seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)
Chrm. Amos moved to adopt the following captioned Resolution:
RESOLUTION 2008-49
A RESOLUTION HONORING SOUTH EAST HARLEY DAVIDSON
FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF THE MARINE CORPS
TOYS FOR TOTS PROGRAM
Trustee Haskell seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)
Vice Chrm. Steele advised regarding:
1. Cemetery Staff did an excellent job preparing for Memorial Day; as did the Road Department with getting the
Historical Museum ready.
2. Vice Chrm. Steele reported that she and Administrator Siegel had visited some cemeteries in Pennsylvania with
columbariums. A meeting will be scheduled soon to share the information they learned.
3. Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to pay $1000.00 to Joan Janos for reconveyance of Graves
1,2,3,4 West in Division 12, Lot 15 of Center Road Cemetery. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to acknowledge receipt of Revision 28 of the Emergency Plan for Perry
Nuclear Power Plant, inclusion of such revision in our plan and removal and destruction of the document so revised.
POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to submit Administrator Siegel's name for special recognition
for his efforts during the flood in 2006. Medals and/or ribbons will be awarded by the Lake County Chiefs of Police
and Lake County Fire Chiefs Association to those who are in the police and fire services, as well as civilians
who went above and beyond. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Fiscal Officer Page advised that various photocopiers are being tried to determine which might be a good replacement
for our current model which is now 10 years old. TFO Page stated that Meritech and Lake Business Products had already
brought in machines. Chrm. Amos suggested also trying IGM Products.
Jim Anderson spoke regarding the recent tragedy when a young boy died trying to rescue his father from an underground
storage tank that he was cleaning.
Vice Chrm. Steele reminded the Board that the Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
Fiscal Officer Page offered to obtain individual e-mail addresses for Admin office personnel and the Trustees to
facilitate better communications both in-house and through email.
There being no further business before the Board, Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to adjourn
the meeting. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
(Minutes Adopted June 17, 2008)
REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2008
The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. 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.
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. Chrm. Amos then opened the meeting to
the floor. Michael Lutes spoke to the Board about his Eagle Scout project which is constructing a bocce ball court
at the Community Center. Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to contribute $1500.00 to offset
costs associated with the project. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Captain Sparkman of the Lake County Sheriff's Department informed the Board that a Buffer Zone Protection grant
for $178,000.00 had been received. Funds will benefit North Perry, Perry Village, Perry Joint Fire District and
Perry Township.
Following discussion, Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chairman Steele seconded to purchase an IP Video Surveillance
System at a cost of $7700.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Trustee Haskell voiced concern over gas theft since fuel prices have gotten so high. Captain Sparkman stated there
are more "drive-offs" from gas stations than actual thefts from vehicles.
Jack Federau of Clark Road spoke again about dumping of trash near the intersection of Clark & Perry Park Roads.
Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday,
June 3, 2008. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
TFO Page reported the May, 2008 receipts at $154,760.04 and disbursements at $245,010.76. Year-to-date receipts
total $1,402,512.37 and disbursements are $1,201,631.43. Cash on hand, reconciled at 5/31/08, was $3,480,719.13.
TFO Page advised that we have now had two photocopiers in for trial periods. One more copier is due to be demonstrated
by IGM. Once that machine has been tried, a decision will be made as to which product is the best fit for our office.
Discussion also took place about recent problems with one of the computers in the Admin office. BPI was called
in and problems were resolved, however, outdated software may require that further modifications be made to the
system.
Administrator Siegel advised regarding:
1. Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to approve expenditure of $22,000.00 to Mitchell Construction
for replacement paving at Township Park due to sanitary sewer construction. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
2. Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to approve expenditure of $4,000.00 to Mitchell Construction
for spreading of grindings for Baldwin Road. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
3. Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to approve expenduiture of $10,000.00 for 2008 Crack Sealing
Program. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
4. Vice Chrm. Steele moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to approve the minutes of the CEDA Public Hearing held
May 22, 2008. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
5. Administrator Siegel reported that the Cemetery's application for tax exemption had been initially denied by
the Auditor's office. The newly split parcels must be owned for one year before tax exemption can be filed.
Vice Chrm. Steele advised that the Zoning Commission would hold a regular meeting that evening at 6:30 p.m.
There being no further business before the Board, Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Steele seconded to adjourn
the meeting. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
(Minutes Adopted July 1, 2008)
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