Perry Township Government, Lake County, Ohio

Perry Township Board of Trustees

Minutes of Meetings - November, 2005

REGULAR MEETING - - NOV. 1, 2005

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Haskell, Vice Chairman Amos, Trustee Haas, Clerk Page, Administrator Siegel and those whose names appear on the attached attendance sheet.

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

Chairman Haskell called the meeting to order, led the Pledge of Allegiance and advised that minutes of the previous meetings had been read. Trustee Haas moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing held Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Haas seconded to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting held Friday, October 28, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 2 Ayes. MOTION PASSED. (Chrm. Haskell abstained as he was absent from the meeting.)

Chrm. Haskell inquired if there was any input from the audience. There being none, Clerk Page advised that she had solicited quotes for copying the Township newsletter for distribution. Four quotes were received which ranged from $1,025.00 to $1,356.00. Clerk Page concluded that the prices we pay presently are reasonable and actually on the low end of the price range.

Chrm. Haskell advised regarding:

1. ODNR Coastal Management Grant meeting focused mostly on sanitary stations along the lakeshore. Discussion also took place about another grant that would be available, but that grant was specifically not for shore erosion, which was Chrm. Haskell's main area of interest.

2. George Schulze of Clark Road asked the Trustees about their view of the Ohio Lakeshore Owner's Association and House Bill 206. Chrm. Haskell replied he is in favor the low water mark designation and confirmed that although the Trustees have not attended any organized meetings on HB 206, they have expressed their support to Senator Grendell. Mr. Schulze further recommended the Trustees should closely monitor the progress of HB 206 and suggested that perhaps a resolution by the Trustees would be helpful.

3. Jack Federau again reminded the Trustees of the security issues with the high water level on the lakeshore and how they relate to HB 206. Mr. Federau stated that if all property at the high water level becomes ODNR controlled, it will be public land and in that case will be open to the public and not necessarily policed.

4. Recent article in Crain's concerning possible raise in federal minimum wage to $6.85 per hour. Chrm. Haskell reported that Ohio's minimum wage is currently $4.25 per hour but that rate only applies to certain occupations.

5. Lifeline has notified that the Community Services Block Grant funds have been designated in Lake County. Chrm. Haskell commented that over $825,000.00 in grant funds was reserved for housing rehabilitation.

6. Letter received from Lake County Community Development Corporation about the home repair program they have for low income/disabled/elderly homeowners.

7. NOPEC General Assembly meeting will take place on November 29, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Chrm. Haskell will attend.

At Administrator Siegel's request, Chrm. Haskell moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to contract with Waste Management to conduct the Fall 2005 Cleanup on Nov. 5th and Nov. 12th, at a cost not to exceed $14,999.00. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrm. Amos advised regarding a Zoning Commission meeting on November 15, 2005 and Zoning Appeals hearings will be held November 2nd, 9th and 16th.

Vice Chrm. Amos also reported on the Lake County Mayors and City Managers meeting which was held on Saturday, Nov. 5th. A visioning process exercise took place and there was also discussion that the Council of Governments may be revived.

Trustee Haas moved and Vice Chrm. Amos seconded to pay $2261.04 to Tim LeBail for maintenance on one of the Road Department's mowers. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Haskell advised that the Perry Schools will host a round table discussion by public officials on Saturday, December 3rd from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

There being no further business,Chairman Haskell moved to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Vice Chrm. Amos seconded that motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes adopted Nov. 15, 2005)

REGULAR MEETING - - NOV. 15, 2005

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 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.

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

Chairman Haskell called the meeting to order, led the Pledge of Allegiance and advised that minutes of the previous meeting had been read. Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Haas seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Haskell inquired if there was any input from the audience. There being none, Clerk Page reported the October, 2005 receipts at $435,236.44 and disbursements at $655,670.44. Year to date receipts are $7,112,155.93 and disbursements are $7,671,939.91. Cash on hand, reconciled at 10/31/05, was $3,531,817.37.

Clerk Page discussed the need for a replacement network program; the one presently in use is almost 10 years old and does not support a system backup which is crucial. Clerk Page will update the February 2005 quote from BPI Information Systems and advise the Board.

Administrator Siegel advised regarding the following:

1. Stormwater Management Program - County program is being reworked as time goes on; the Trustees will consider in 2006-07 whether or not to participate based on the cost and effectiveness of the County's program.

2. Recycling - Informal quotes are being solicited for Perry recycling only and Chrm. Haskell discussed drop off sites for recyclables. Vice Chrm. Amos suggested that the recycling be discussed in greater depth at the Trustees' Work Session on December 8th at 8:00 a.m. Administrator Siegel will obtain cost benefit analysis from Chris Hodges, the County's recycling coordinator (landfill vs. recycling).

3. Chrm. Haskell mentioned that the Lake County Township Association has scheduled a meeting in Leroy at 7:00 p.m. on November 17th to discuss the Sheriff's Department's issues.

4. Springlake paving is completed.

Chrm. Haskell advised regarding the following:

1. Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Haas seconded to contract with Anthem Life for a period of one year, effective December 15, 2005 thru December 14, 2006. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

2. The Caterpillar bulldozer, being leased by the Township, has been loaned to Painesville Township for a project they're working on.

3. Vice Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Haas seconded grant proxy voting privileges to Phillip S. Haskell for matters pertaining to NOPEC involvement by Perry Township. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. NOPEC will hold a general meeting on November 29th and Mr. Haskell will attend.

Vice Chrm. Amos advised the Zoning Commission would meet that evening at 7:30 p.m. and the Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m.

Chrm. Haskell asked that a summary be prepared of maintenance/repair work done by Tim LeBail over the last few years to determine whether vehicles are being kept too long and, as a result, incurring more repair costs.

Chrm. Haskell again opened the meeting to discussion from the audience. Marian McMahon of the Tribune inquired whether the Township had a rainy day fund. Clerk Page explained that even though the Township can't stow away money in a "rainy day fund", a Capital Fund is in place for emergency or long term expenditures.

Chrm. Haskell discussed the Government Officials' Seminar he recently attended at Lakeland Community College which focused on terrorist response and weapons of mass destruction.

Vice Chrm. Amos reported on discussion at the Coastal Management Meeting he had attetnded.

Larry Klco inquired about receiving copies of minutes for the Trustees' meetings and a copy of an Economic Development report. Clerk Page will make sure Mr. Klco is on the mailing list for minutes. Mr. Klco also asked about the status of the sewer problem at Teen Challenge. The Board advised that discussion was ongoing with the Utilities Department.

There being nothing further, Chrm. Haskell moved to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chrm. Amos seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes adopted Dec. 6, 2005)

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