Perry Township Government, Lake County, Ohio

Perry Township Board of Trustees

Minutes of Meetings - May, 2006

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2006

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Amos, Trustee Steele, Fiscal Officer Page, and those whose names appear on the attached attendance sheet. Administrator Siegel and Vice Chrm. Haskell were absent from the meeting.

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

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

Trustee Steele moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

Trustee Steele moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to approve the minutes of the Work Sessions held Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2006-17

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REPAYMENT OF ADVANCED FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00 FROM
FUND 04 (ROAD) TO FUND 01 (GENERAL FUND)

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

Trustee Steele advised that the Zoning Commission would conduct a Public Hearing on May 16, 2006 at 7:30p.m.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2006-18

A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO THE
TAX EXPENDITURE LIMITATION (TEL) PROPOSAL
AS INITIATED BY THE OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE.

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

Chrm. Amos moved to amend and increase Purchase Order 60088 to $9,000.00 for costs to expand the parking lots at the Community Center and Township Park. Trustee Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

Chrm. Amos moved to approve lighting work at the Roosevelt site to be done by Mattingly Bros. at a cost of $2,780.00. Trustee Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED.

Fiscal Officer Page inquired of the Board's opinion concerning C.O.P.E. Act (Communications, Opportunity, Promotion and Enhancement Act of 2006). A copy of a letter was received from Painesville Township on the Act from Painesville Township. Chrm. Amos adv ised that he had not seen the letter and would reserve discussion for the next Regular Meeting.

The meeting was again opened to those in attendance and Mr. Jim Anderson commented on the concrete emblems recently placed at the Veterans' Memorial. Mr. Anderson thanked the Board for allowing them to be placed and remarked they were a nice addition to the Memorial site. No other public comment was offered.

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

MEETING ADJOURNED.

Following adjournment, Jack Federau and Scott Shaw inquired on a few items.

Mr. Federau inquired regarding the status of curbside recycling (pending resolution). Mr. Federau also inquired regarding the status of the Stormwater Plan. Chrm. Amos advised that our Plan was still in the review stage with the EPA.

Mr. Shaw asked about the potential for chain restaurants/sports bars in our community. Chrm. Amos assured Mr. Shaw that someday we would be host to these type of establishments but at the moment, we are far too rural to fit the chain count protocols. Mr. Shaw also inquired concerning the apparent takeover of the Utilities Department on North Ridge Road by the Lake County Dog Warden's office. He was advised that this was in fact happening and that the Township has no say over what the County chooses to do with its facilities.

(Minutes Adopted May 16, 2006)

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2006

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Chairman Amos, Vice Chrm. Haskell, 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.

The Board held an advertised Work Session prior to their Regular Meeting. Discussion was had regarding various matters concerning the Community Center.

Chairman Amos then called the Regular Meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chrm. Amos opened the meeting to the floor and recognized Frank Petrowski who inquired on the status of the Cemetery tree removal work that he had bid on. Chrm. Amos stated that more Board discussion was required and then Mr. Petrowski would be notified.

Trustee Steele moved and Chrm. Amos seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED. (Vice Chrm. Haskell abstained as he was absent from the meeting.)

Fiscal Officer Page reported the April, 2006 receipts at $88,001.03 and disbursements at $183,824.88. Year to date receipts are $3,260,855.92 and disbursements are $2,910,911.85. Cash on hand, reconciled at 04/30/06, was $3,463,542.10.

Fiscal Officer Page reminded the Board the franchise agreement with Adelphia will be expiring soon and action needs to be taken. The Board will address the matter at their next Regular Meeting. The Board also requested a resolution be drafted for the C.O.P.E. issue and then be prepared to adopt at the June 6th meeting. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved to prepare Resolution 2006-21 opposing the national COPE franchise act for reasons similar to Painesville Township's objections. Chrm. Amos seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Administrator Siegel advised regarding:

1. The groups who have previously met at the Tarbuck Center would be relocating to the Manchester West modular units on May 30th & 31st.

2. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to pay $4500.00 to Oxbow Engineering for preliminary work on extension of the Perry Park roadway to New York Avenue. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

3. Discussion took place regarding the paving at Perry Township Park and whether or not to renew the speed bumps. Temporary speed bumps were suggested that could be picked up in the winter time. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to contract for paving work at Township Park, at a cost not to exceed $22,070.00 with vendor to be named following receipt of additional bid(s). POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

4. Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to hire Diana Yeater to work at the concession stand in Township Park, $6.50 per hour. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

5. Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to pay $32.00 each to Caleb Siegel and Matt Hickey for help with the Tire Collection on May 13, 2006. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

6. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to pay $1600.00 to Custom Building Solutions for purchase of stone for cemetery drives. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

7. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to authorize payment to Tim LeBail for repairs/maintenance to Road Department vehicles, cost not to exceed $2000.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

8. Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to authorized an additional $2400.00 to be paid to the Lake County Department of Utilities for the Lane Road sewer revision project (No. 274-S) bringing the total of payments for engineering to $9393.36. Prior amendment (February 7, 2006) of P.O. 50147 approved up to $9900.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

9. Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to pay $20,003.00 to OTARMA for the Township's property and liability insurance, policy period May 25, 2006 thru May 24, 2007. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

10. Administator Siegel advised that he had received a check in the amount of $940.00 for use of the baseball fields at the Community Center for tournaments.

Vice Chrm. Haskell advised regarding:

1. Cost for maintenance and repair of road vehicles by Tim LeBail over the last three years totalled $43,857.00. Vice Chrm. Haskell will track expenses on an ongoing basis to determine effectiveness of repairing vehicles as opposed to replacing equipment before it becomes cost prohibitive to maintain it.

2. Vice Chrm. Haskell discussed the upcoming election of representatives for District 7 and wondered how the two particular nominees from the Lake County Township Association had been chosen as LCTA had not acted formally on the matter.

3. Mailbox has been donated to use as a depository for flags which need to be destroyed. The box needs to be sandblasted and repainted and then will be placed so flags can be easily dropped off.

4. Safe Routes to Schools Program was discussed and the possibility of grant money that has been made available until 2009. Vice Chrm. Haskell will check into the possibility to of getting grant money to help install sidewalks along Narrows Road.

5. Radio tower built behind a resident's house without her approval. Because she lives in a business & commercial district, the Township does not have the authority to deny the tower.

6. Vice Chrm. Haskell reported that he had attended a CLOUT meeting recently in Bath Township and highly recommended that everyone attend the CLOUT meeting in Groveport on June 1st at 11:00 a.m. concerning Personal Property Tax losses (fact sheets on this issue were distributed by Vice Chrm. Haskell.)

Trustee Steele reported the Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing immediately followed by a Regular Meeting on May 13, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.

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

RESOLUTION 2006-19

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH THE VILLAGE OF PERRY TO PROVIDE POLICE PROTECTION

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

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

RESOLUTION 2006-20

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH THE LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FORADDITIONAL POLICE PROTECTION AT PERRY TOWNSHIP PARK, TOTAL COST OF WHICH WILL NOT EXCEED $5000.00

Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. (Complete Resolution on file.)

Chrm. Amos advised regarding:

1. Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to pay $50.00 to Joseph R. Kozel for reconveyance of Grave 9 East in Lot 17, Division 15 of Center Road Cemetery. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

2. Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell moved to amend P.O. 60088 in the amount of $3500.00 to cover additional expenses for improvements to parking lots at Perry Township Park and Community Center. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

3. Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to hire Dahnyale Linsky as seasonal concession stand labor at Perry Township Park, at $6.00 per hour, effective May 11, 2006. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

4. Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to hire Kris Chapman as a cleaning person at the Community Center to work with Connie Robinson and Tammy Klco. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

5. Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to pay $150.00 to Erin Kern for perpetual care planting at Perry Cemeteries. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

6. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to reschedule the July 4th Regular Meeting to July 11th at 7:00 p.m. due to the holiday. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Discussion took place regarding the possibility of holding a Special Meeting to address unresolved recycling issues.

Chrm. Amos then asked for any further input from the audience. Jack Federau of Clark Road spoke about the signal light at the Route 20 & Center Road intersection stating that it's necessary to pull up far enough at the intersection in order to trip the signal and get a green light in the north and south direction.

Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and personnel compensation. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (The Board adjourned to Executive Session.)

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

Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to reject the bids for curbside recycling as non-responsive and re-advertise on May 26th for curbside recycling bids to be opened for a second time on June 13, 2006. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (Vice Chrm. Haskell asked Administrator Siegel to contact Affordable Roll-Off to invite them to submit a bid.)

Chrm. Amos reminded about the meeting with the Superintendent of Schools regarding the cable access channel on May 22nd at 7:30 a.m. Chrm. Amos stated he will be unable to attend and Vice Chrm. Haskell would be at the meeting.

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

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted June 20, 2006)

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