Perry Township Board of Trustees
Minutes of Meetings - May, 2005
REGULAR MEETING - - MAY 3, 2005
The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Present were
Chairman Haskell, Vice Chrm. Amos, Trustee Haas, Administrator Siegel, Michele Woltman and those whose names appear
on the attached attendance sheet. Clerk Page was unable to attend.
The News Herald was advised of this meeting according to law.
Vice Chairman Amos called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Haas seconded to appoint Michele Woltman as Clerk Pro Tem in the absence of Clerk
Page. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.
Vice Chrm. Amos recognized Lynn Schultz of Clark Road who spoke regarding
work that needs to be done on the Knez property; Vice Chrm. Amos commented that the Lake County Soil & Water
Group has ordered Knez to clean up the area - their completion deadline is next week.
Mark Welch reviewed the information he had received at the Lake County Coastal Management meeting he recently attended.
Mr. Welch requested a letter of support or resolution from the Board of Trustees to be submitted to Coastal Management
for their use in procuring funding and grants for upcoming projects.
Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Haas seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, April
19, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Administrator Siegel advised regarding the following:
1. Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to authorize Administrator Siegel to sign the judgment entry
in the Marino case. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS
2. Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Haas seconded to advertise for bids for construction of a sewer line and pump
station for the Community Center. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrm. Haskell presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 2005-17
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR AND TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
TO EXECUTE A PROJECT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR A SECTION 594 REIMBURSEMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT PROVIDING REIMBURSEMENT FUNDING FOR
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE TO INSTALL A PUMP STATION
AND SEWER LINES TO THE NEW COMMUNITY CENTER/PARK AREA
INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ON PERRY PARK ROAD
Trustee Haas seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)
3. Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to amend Purchase Order 50107 - Boat Ramp/Park to a total of
$6500.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
4. Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Haas seconded to contribute $23,100.00 to Perry Area Recreation Board for 2005.
POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
5. Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Haas seconded to authorize expenditure of $8813.53 for Sarah Frajter's salary
as Recreation Director from May, 2005 to December, 2005. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (Ms. Frajter's
salary is proportionately shared by Perry Township, Perry Village, North Perry Village and Perry Schools.)
6. Administrator Siegel discussed several items pertaining to the Seniors' Recreation Program saying that adult
registration cards will be used by the Director so that health issues are documented in case of an emergency; newsletters
are now being mailed to 279 homes; the Seniors group has had some well attended field trips recently. Additional
discussion took place regarding possible purchase of a portable automatic defibrillator for use at the Senior Center.
It was also suggested that Kelly Chaplin, Senior Recreation Director, be trained in how to use the machine.
Chrm. Haskell presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 2005-14
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH FUND 16, RECEIPT ACCOUNTS,
APPROPRIATION LINE ITEMS & PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS
FOR FUND 16 AND REQUEST AN AMENDED CERTIFICATE
OF ESTIMATED RESOURCES FROM THE AUDITOR OF LAKE COUNTY
Vice Chrm. Amos seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)
Chrm. Haskell presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 2005-15
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PERRY TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE VILLAGE OF PERRY
FOR ADDITIONAL POLICE PROTECTION
Trustee Haas seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)
Chrm. Haskell presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 2005-16
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PERRY TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTFOR ADDITIONAL POLICE PROTECTION AT PERRY TOWNSHIP
PARK, TOTAL COST OF WHICH WILL NOT EXCEED $5,000.00
Trustee Haas seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)
Chrm. Haskell advised regarding:
1) Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to authorize payment of $12,000.00 to Perry Village for Perry
Township's portion of the SRO's salary for 2005. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
2) Administrator Siegel reported that he had attended Buckeye Energy's recent meeting. According to their information,
they would probably save the Township $50.00 per year over what we pay with Green Mountain & NOPEC.
3) No new information on the Vrooman Road Bridge project. Engineers are still speculating on the best way to go
about the project.
4) Ohio Coastal Counties will meet on May 18th at the Commissioners office in Painesville. Administrator Siegel
will attend this meeting sponsored by ODNR.
5) Chrm. Haskell discussed adding new Welcome to Perry Township signs and reviewed the draft copies he had distributed
to the other Board members. More research will be done on materials and costs.
6) Park Managers have requested that the floor in the kitchen in the Park House be redone. Quote received from
Walker Floors is $2267.00. (Chrm. Haskell stated the matter would be TABLED for the time being.)
7) General discussion took place regarding the poor condition of Narrows Road since it was re -paved last summer.
Those present agreed that while Narrows did not turn out well, the same process was used on Madison Avenue and
worked beautifully.
8) Discussion also took place regarding the intersection at Rte. 20 & Lane Road. All agreed that a right turn
onto Lane Road from Route 20 is almost impossible for a semi truck to make without going up over the curb.
There being no further business, Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to adjourn the meeting. POLL
OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
(Minutes adopted May 17, 2005)
REGULAR MEETING - - MAY 17, 2005
The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Present were
Chairman Haskell, Vice Chairman Amos, Trustee Haas, Clerk Page, Administrator Siegel and those whose names appear
on the attached attendance sheet. Also present were Kelly Chaplin, Senior Recreation Program Director, and Fred
Pollutro of Pollutro Insurance.
The News Herald was advised of this meeting according to law.
Chairman Haskell called the meeting to order, led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed several student athletes
from Perry High School who were recognized with Resolutions adopted in their honor by the Board of Trustees. Chrm.
Haskell first presented Resolution 2005-11 to Matt Police of the Perry High School Varsity Wrestling Team. The
Trustees had previously adopted the Resolution at their meeting held March 15, 2005. The Board then continued by
adopting the following Resolutions, and, with Perry High School's Athletic Director John Dorko's assistance, honored
members of the PHS 2004-05 Girls' Swim Team:
Chrm. Haskell presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 2005-18
A RESOLUTION HONORING GRACE ANDREWS OF THE PERRY HIGH SCHOOL
PIRATES GIRLS' SWIM TEAM FOR HER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
DURING THE 2004-05 SEASON
Trustee Haas seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)
Chrm. Haskell presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 2005-19
A RESOLUTION HONORING ANGELA INZANO OF THE PERRY HIGH SCHOOL
PIRATES GIRLS' SWIM TEAM FOR HER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
DURING THE 2004-05 SEASON
Vice Chrm. Amos seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)
Chrm. Haskell presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 2005-20
A RESOLUTION HONORING LINDSEY DORKO OF THE PERRY HIGH SCHOOL
PIRATES GIRLS' SWIM TEAM FOR HER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
DURING THE 2004-05 SEASON
Trustee Haas seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)
Chrm. Haskell presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 2005-21
A RESOLUTION HONORING JANELLE CAIN OF THE PERRY HIGH SCHOOL
PIRATES GIRLS' SWIM TEAM FOR HER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
DURING THE 2004-05 SEASON
Vice Chrm. Amos seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)
Chrm. Haskell presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 2005-22
A RESOLUTION HONORING CHELSEA GUSTAT OF THE PERRY HIGH SCHOOL
PIRATES GIRLS' SWIM TEAM FOR HER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
DURING THE 2004-05 SEASON
Trustee Haas seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)
Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Haas seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, May
3, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Chrm. Haskell introduced Kelly Chaplin who spoke to the Board about recent activities with the Senior Recreation
Program. Mrs. Chaplin stated that in the past few months, 95 seniors have participated, in one form or another,
in the Seniors' Program. Mrs. Chaplin went on to discuss the various activities that have taken place and those
that are planned for the near future. Mrs. Chaplin stated that there may be three full days per week scheduled
with Senior activities at the new Community Center when it opens. Mrs. Chaplin informed the Board that people had
complained of not receiving their newsletters in the mail; the Trustees agreed that the Township will pay for first-class
postage on the newsletters in the future.
Vice Chrm. Amos reminded that coordination of building use will be important to allow for Community uses as well
as Senior programming. Chrm. Haskell suggested that Mrs. Chaplin visit the North Perry and Perry Village meetings
as well to advise regarding the Senior program. Vice Chrm. Amos also requested that Mrs. Chaplin prepare information
on possible membership fees for Perry Seniors - resident and non-resident rates. Administrator Siegel noted that
the Community Development Block Grant application had been mailed and hopefully, assistance will be received for
the Senior program.
Chrm. Haskell then introduced Fred Pollutro who spoke about the upcoming insurance renewal on May 25th for the
Township. Mr. Pollutro thanked the Board for their business over the past 7 years and outlined OTARMA's insurance
cost history. Discussion took place regarding the various facets of coverage and costs related to those. Total
premium for the year will be $22,247.00. The Board requested that Mr. Pollutro review the list of covered liabilities
and properties to ensure that everything is accounted for.
The Board requested that personal property coverage be clarified for all Township locations. Mr. Pollutro explained
that the statement of values should cover all insurable property and he depends on the Township to provide those
numbers. Vice Chrm. Amos also spoke about raising some of the deductibles.
Following discussion, Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Haas seconded to pay not more than $22,247.00 to OTARMA for
renewal of liability and property insurance coverage for Perry Township. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
Administrator Siegel advised regarding:
1. Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to pay $6225.00 to Thomas Fence for installation of fencing
at Camp Roosevelt. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
2. Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Haas seconded to pay $17,275.00 to Mitchell Construction for paving of the boat
ramp and tennis court drive at Perry Township Park. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
3. Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to purchase 100 tons of #8 White Cedarville gravel for use
at Perry Cemetery, total purchase not to exceed $2100.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.
4. Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. with residents who live in the vicinity of
the Vrooman Road Bridge to discuss their opinions regarding recent discussions of bridge improvements.
5. The Board discussed insulation to use for the Community Center; it was agreed to use blown insulation which
is less costly than regular rolled insulation.
Trustee Haas excused himself from the meeting for a prior appointment.
Chrm. Haskell advised regarding:
1. Notice received from Lake County Commissioners about formation of a 911 committee. The Board discussed their
confusion about the criteria for membership on the committee and Administrator Siegel will contact their office
for clarification.
2. Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to pay Theresa Hobbs and Erin Fox for perpetual care planting,
at $100.00 each. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.
3. Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to pay $5,735.00 to Oxbow Engineering for Inv. 0405002, sanitary
sewer and force main for Community Center. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.
4. Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to pay $2,137.59 to the Illuminating Company on electric lines
at the Community Center. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.
5. Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to grant an easement to the Illuminating Company to make electrical
installations at the Community Center. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.
6. Chrm. Haskell advised he had received faxed quotes on the "Welcome to Perry" signs, 20" x 24"
in size, at $450.00 each. Chrm. Haskell would like to pursue additional quotes for metal and possibly urethane
signs.
Vice Chrm. Amos advised regarding:
1. Zoning Commission Meeting previously scheduled for May 17th at 7:30 p.m. has been rescheduled to June 21st at
the same time.
2. Letter from Representative Cassell regarding railroad crossing grant funds. It appears from the letter, however,
that Perry is not eligible for these particular grants. Chrm. Haskell also advised he had attended a public meeting
at which Representative Cassell recently spoke in Madison and was very disappointed at the low attendance.
Chrm. Haskell inquired if there was any further input from the audience. Marian McMahon stated that Gazette Publishing
is able to produce a Community Festival guide if information is received in advance of the event scheduled for
September 10th and 11th.
There being no further business before the Board, Vice Chrm. Amos moved to adjourn the meeting. Chrm. Haskell seconded
the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
(Minutes adopted June 7, 2005)
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