Perry Township Board of Trustees
Minutes of Meetings - March, 2010
REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010
The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 7:00p.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.
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 Regular Meeting held Tuesday,
February 16, 2010 at 10:00a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrmn. Amos recognized Fiscal Officer Page who advised the Board regarding the recent bid opening for the Summer
Recreation & Swim Program. The sole bid received was from the Outdoor YMCA. The Program options range from
$36,919.00 at the $25.00 per family, 450 or less registered to $47,167.000 at the $20.00 per family, 450 or less
registered. The Trustees reviewed the options presented and discussed the program at length. After discussion,
Vice Chrwmn. Steele moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to accept the bid of the YMCA Outdoor Family Center for
Option 2, $25.00 per family with a range of $40,145.00 per year at 450 or less registrations to $43,993.00 for
626 or greater registrations.
Fiscal Officer Page updated the Board and those in attendance concerning upgrade of the postage meter. Pitney Bowes
will be contracted for the equipment for one year and equipment should be arriving within 2 weeks. The contract
with Francotype Postalia is now complete and their postage meter will be returned.
Chrmn. Amos opened the meeting to the Floor and recognized Mark Welch who provided his update concerning the Lake
County Coastal Planning meeting - a general update was provided as well as progress of grant applications. Mr.
Welch advised that the March 16, 2010 meeting has been rescheduled to March 23, 2010 at 6:30p.m.
Resident Jim Anderson expressed his appreciation to the Fire Department with regard to a recent minor injury.
Chrmn. Amos then recognized Administrator Siegel who advised concerning the following items:
1. Community Map & Information Guide - Information was obtained from Municipal Publications regarding an update.
Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrwmn. Steele seconded to proceed with a 2010 update through Municipal Publications.
POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
2. Community Reinvestment Area - Vice Chrwmn. Steele presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-07
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LAKE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO EXPAND
THE PERRY COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA
Trustee Haskell seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. Complete Resolution on file.
3. Bulk purchase of mower parts - Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrwmn. Steele seconded the bulk advance of typically
purchased mower parts and supplies for the 2010 season at a cost of $4,244.44. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
4. Road Department - Administration Siegel advised that the Road Department did an excellent job of handling the
recent snowstorm over the previous weekend. He further advised that there were no equipment issues.
5. Executive Session - requested to discuss various personnel issues.
Trustee Haskell advised on several items:
1. Public Officials' public records training requirement is valid for Vice Chrwmn. Steele and Trustee Haskell.
All in attendance agreed that prior appointment of Chrmn. Amos as the designated representative for the purpose
was necessary and therefore, both Vice Chrwmn. Steele and Trustee Haskell will need to secure their training. Fiscal
Officer Page was asked to advise if she is provided information on the training class in the local area.
2. Al Loczy - recently injured while working at the Cemetery, Al continues to have difficulty. Chrmn. Amos inquired
concerning our ability to hire towing companies to assist in situations where vehicles may get stuck on Township
premises and need to be towed out. Chrmn. Amos asked Administrator Siegel to secure the answer to the question
and report back to the Board. Assuming such action is legal, the Board would like to set up accounts with a few
local companies for when a situation arises in the future.
3. Mr. Anderson inquired regarding color-fade of the bricks at the Veterans' Memorial. Discussion was held and
Trustee Haskell advised that they are looking into a different type of brick in hopes of securing materials better
suited for this particular purpose.
4. Park Equipment - Trustee Haskell advised that he would like to replace the merry-go-round and teeter-totter
equipment. He has been researching costs an will advise on completion. Presently, the cost appears to be around
$3,300.00.
Chrmn. Amos presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-04
A RESOLUTION HONORING FRENCH CHIROPRACTIC
AND WELLNESS CENTER AS RECIPIENT OF THE
MADISON-PERRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
"BUSINESS OF THE YEAR"AWARD
Vice Chrmn. Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. Complete Resolution on file.
Chrmn. Amos presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-05
A RESOLUTION HONORING JAN WARREN
AS RECIPIENT OF THE
MADISON-PERRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
"2010 COMMUNITY SERVICE"AWARD
Trustee Haskell seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. Complete Resolution on file.
Chrmn. Amos presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-06
A RESOLUTION HONORING MADISON FOOD CENTER
AS RECIPIENT OF THE
MADISON-PERRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
"HERITAGE AWARD"
Vice Chrmn. Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. Complete Resolution on file.
Regarding Resolution 2010-06, Trustee Haskell advised that a minor modification has been made regarding an actual
number of users of the Madison Food Center, this year's recipient of the Heritage Award. The totals presented seemed
out of context and in order to make our resolution more appropriate, usage was generalized.
Chmn. Amos advised in line with these resolution prepared for the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce's annual awards
that the Heritage Award is a new award that recognizes business that have a long history in the area but are not
eligible for the Business of the Year or Community Service Awards.
Trustee Haskell expressed interest in the Heritage Award for our own Foodbank which has been in existence for over
15 years. Chrmn. Amos advised that the nominating committee for MPACC tries to pick the best of the bunch and unfortunately,
Perry's Food Center was not nominated.
There being no further business, Vice Chrwmn. Steele moved to adjourn the meeting to an Executive Session pursuant
to ORC sec. 121.22G(1) (employment of a public employee) and 121.22G(2) . Trustee Haskell seconded the motion.
With a executive session discussions complete and there being no further business, Trustee Haskell moved and Vice
Chrwmn. Steele seconded to adjourn the meeting. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
(Minutes Adopted March 16, 2010)
SPECIAL MEETING - THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010
The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 5:00p.m. Present were
Chairman Amos, Vice Chairman Steele, Trustee Haskell and Fiscal Officer Page. There was no public in attendance.
The News Herald was advised of this meeting according to law.
The meeting was called to order and the Board reviewed various documents previously presented to the Board with
regard to Assumption and Assignment of the Joint Economic Development District's land contract with North Perry
Village. The Board, as a whole, discussed minor changes to the draft of Resolution 2010-08 as presented with regard
to terminology and an "escape clause". Once the Board had reviewed the matter in its entirety, Chrmn.
Amos presented the following Resolution and moved its' adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-08
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE LAND CONTRACT BETWEEN N. PERRY VILLAGE AND THE PERRY
JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO PERRY TOWNSHIP, AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A LAND CONTRACT WITH THE PERRY
JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PERRY JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT AND DAVIS PERRY, LLC.
Trustee Haskell seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. Complete Resolution on file.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
(Minutes Adopted March 16, 2010)
REGULAR MEETING - THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2010
The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 10:00 a.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.
The Board held an advertised Work Session prior to their Regular Meeting. Chrmn. Amos thanked Fiscal Officer
Page for the presentation.
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 Regular Meeting held Tuesday,
March 2, at 10:00 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Vice Chrwmn. Steele moved and Trustee Haskell moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting held on Thursday,
March 4, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrmn. Amos recognized Fiscal Officer Page who advised the Board regarding the February financials: Receipts, $304,966.58;
Disbursements, $615,610.35; Y-T-D 2010 Receipts, $484,731.33; Y-T-D- 2010 Disbursements, $408,947.58; Reconciled
cash on hand at February 28, 2010, $3,435,650.72.
Fiscal Officer Page advised regarding Lake County Childrens' Services' enquiry concerning adoption of a resolution
in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Chrmn. Amos presented the following captioned Resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-09
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL AS
"CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH"
IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PERRY, LAKE COUNTY, OHIO
Trustee Haskell seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Further, Vice Chrwmn. Steele presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-10
A RESOLUTION HONORING MATT VENDEVILLE
FOR ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 71
Trustee Haskell seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Fiscal Officer Page advised regarding receipt of a quote for completion of mapping at the Center Road Cemetery
from Cemetery Management Services in the amount of $425.00. After discussion, Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrwmn.
Steele seconded to approve the expenditure. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrmn. Amos recognized Captain Sparkman who reviewed the activity reports for February, 2010.
Captain Sparkman and Administrator Siegel discussed trash that has been dumped at the north end of Lane Road.
Captain Sparkman advised that the area would be subject to more frequent drive-thru's by road officers.
Chrmn. Amos recognized Administrator Siegel who advised regarding the following items:
1. Spring Clean-up - Scheduled for May 1, 2010. Quotes have been received from Waste Management ($1,270/truckload,
refrigerated appliances at $65.00 each and tire collection at $720.00 per 40 yard roll-off box and $104.00/ton
disposal) and Universal Disposal ($700.00/truckload, free collection of refrigerated appliances and no bid on tire
removal. Administrator Siegel advised that Liberty Tire Service would be utilized for the tire removal. Trustee
Haskell moved and Vice Chrwmn. Steele seconded to award Spring Clean-Up services to Universal Disposal in an amount
not to exceed $24,999.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
2. School Resource Officer - Administrator Siegel advised that the Township's share of the Perry Village SRO is
$15,600. Vice Chrwmn. Steele moved and Trustee Haskell seconded to approve the expenditure to Perry Village in
the amount of $15,600.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
3. Pavement rejuvenator - Pavement Technology has submitted its quote in the amount of $7,597.44 to seal Riverwood
Drive and the Township's portion of Maple Street. Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrwmn. Steele seconded to approve
expenditure to Pavement Technology, Inc. in the amount of $7,597.44. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
4. Staff Training - Administrator Siegel advised that the entire Service Department would be attending Pesticide
Safety Training in Columbus, Ohio on March 31, 2010.
Vice Chrwmn. Steele inquired of Administrator Siegel concerning cemetery issues previously discussed. Administrator
Siegel advised that the issue(s) have been passed along to attorney Michael Lucas who advises that a response is
forthcoming.
Trustee Haskell inquired of Administrator Siegel concerning baseball tournaments at Perry Park. Administrator
Siegel advised that 1 or possibly 2 tournaments were on the schedule at this time. The Board advised that they
would like to facilitate a more community-centered use of the ball fields and schedule only local tournaments.
Trustee Haskell also asked that the Township's engineer review the lack of parking at Township Park for suggestions
to resolve the problem.
Trustee Haskell advised that Abitibi Bowater has designated April as a double payment month. He asked that information
be provided to the Community by whatever means possible to facilitate a concentrated effort to recycle paper and
paper products to allow the Township to take in double revenue for the month. Fiscal Officer Page advised that
information will be placed on the Township's website immediately.
Chrmn. Amos advised concerning the Health Department's Annual Meeting and provided the 2010 expenditure on behalf
of the Township, $62,918.00, which is down from the 2009 planned contribution.
Vice Chrwmn. Steele advised that the Zoning Commission would be meeting on March 23, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
After discussion, Trustee Haskell presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-11
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT
THE 2010 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5,325,924.00*** AND TO APPROVE THE
ENCUMBRANCE OF FUNDS NECESSARY FOR EXPENSES.
Vice Chrwmn. Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
There being no further business, Trustee Haskell moved and Vice Chrwmn. Steele seconded to adjourn the meeting.
POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
(Minutes Adopted April 6, 2010)
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