Perry Township Board of Trustees

Minutes of Meetings - October, 2006

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2006

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Amos, Vice Chairman 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.

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

In regard to the minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 19, 2006, TFO Page advised they are incomplete and pending review of the tapes, will be submitted for approval at a later date.

Chrm. Amos opened the meeting to the floor and recognized Mark Welch who extended an invitation to the Trustees to attend a long range planning meeting for the Lake County Historical Society. Trustee Steele advised that she is planning to attend the meeting.

Mr. Welch provided a brief overview of a recent Coastal Management meeting which he attended and reported that ODNR was allotting money in the form of grants for land acquisition. Chrm. Amos, also in attendance, stated that corporate sponsors want details for management and questioned whether there would be regional or individual port authorities.

A Springlake Boulevard property owner asked about obtaining access to the property which he believed to be landlocked and has been unable to obtain information. He was advised to seek legal counsel regarding the matter.

TFO Page advised that Sandi Mack is expected to be out of the office for the remainder of the week due to the death of her aunt.

Administrator Siegel advised regarding:

1. Quote from Kish Heating & Cooling for Park House furnace - Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to accept quote of Kish Heating in the amount of $3,125.00 for replacement of Furnace. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

2. Requested motion authorizing expenditure not to exceed $24,999.00 for fall trash pickup and tire collection to be held on November 4th. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to authorize expenditure. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

3. Requested motion to authorize payment to Southeastern Equipment Co., in the amount of $2,700.00 for rental of a backhoe from Sept. 18th to Oct. 17th. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to authorize $2,700.00 payment to Southeastern Equipment Co. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

4. Requested motion to pay Lake County Utilities (Oxbow Engineering) $1,005.86 for remainder of Lane Road Sanitary Sewer Project. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to authorize payment in the amount of $1,005.86 to Lake County Utilities. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

5. Requested motion approving change of vendor from Tibor Lakatos of A-1 Tree Service to H&H Land Clearing for work related to Circle Drive storm drainage project and previously approved August 22nd. Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to approve change of vendor to H&H Land Clearing. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

6. Advertising for residential curbside garbage collection contract will be Tabled until the next meeting so that additional information can be obtained.

7. Requested motion to approve expenditure not to exceed $4,000.00 for expenses associated with flood related repairs. Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to authorize expenditure not to exceed $4,000.00

8. Requested an Executive Session to discuss employee compensation.

Trustee Steele advised regarding:

1. Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing scheduled on October 17th at 6:30 p.m.

2. Interviews will be conducted on Thursday, October 5th beginning at 5:00 p.m. for the Board of Zoning Appeals position.

Vice Chrm. Haskell advised regarding:

1. Interest in getting Homeland Security Certification. Chrm. Amos and Trustee Steele advised that they have obtained certification and will provide website information to Vice Chrm. Haskell.

2. Notice of FEMA drill to be conducted on October 4th and October 24th.

3. Letter from Citizens for Community Values regarding seminar in Columbus on proactive regulations of sexually oriented businesses.

4. Notice of meeting on October 24th at Lakeland Community College for an update on the progress of the Economic Strategy for Lake County project. Administrator Siegel advised that he is planning to attend.

5. Notice from Ohio Lakefront Group regarding class action suit against ODNR on lakeshore property ownership and property lines.

6. Notice from Perry Schools advising of their request to obtain a zoning variance from Perry Village to modify their original sign by adding digital readout.

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

RESOLUTION 2006-34

A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 23 - 31, 2006
AS RED RIBBON WEEK IN PERRY TOWNSHIP, LAKE COUNTY, OHIO.

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

Chrm. Amos moved and Trustee Steele seconded to amend the Minutes of July 18, 2006, correcting the rescheduled Public Hearing date listed as July 18th to the correct date of July 25, 2006. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Amos inquired regarding a couple of Waste Management invoices. TFO Page advised that she expects those to be the final bills for the recycling dumpsters through September 15th.

The meeting was again opened to those in attendance and Mr. Jim Anderson inquired about a recent concert at the Community Center and whether it was open to the public. Mr. Anderson was advised that it was open to the public and he could have attended. No other public comment was offered.

Vice Chrm. Haskell advised that he will be applying for retirement officially on the December 31st, however, he will continue to serve as Township Trustee.

Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss 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 presented the following captioned Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2006-35

A RESOLUTION MODIFYING RESOLUTION NO. 2006-30
WITH REGARD TO ENGINEERING COSTS
FOR THE MAPLE STREET SEWER PROJECT.

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

Administrator Siegel inquired of TFO Page on the status of the lighting district reimbursements for White Angel Dr. TFO Page advised they would be included in the next bill cycle.

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

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted Oct. 17, 2006)

SPECIAL MEETING - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2006

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Thursday, October 5, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss hiring of personnel. Present were Chairman Amos, Vice Chairman Haskell, Trustee Steele and Administrator Siegel. Fiscal Officer Page was absent from the meeting.

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

Chrm. Amos called the meeting to order and moved to appoint Walter Siegel as Clerk Pro Tem in Ms. Page's absence. Trustee Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Amos moved to adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss hiring of personnel. Trustee Steele seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (The Board adjourned to an Executive Session.)

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

There being no further business before the Board, Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to adjourn the Special Meeting. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted Oct. 17, 2006)

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2006

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Chairman Amos, Vice Chairman 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 Perry Township's stormwater management plan, stormwater cost tracking and FEMA reimbursement update.

Chrm. Amos then called the Regular Meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chrm. Amos opened the meeting to the floor and recognized Donna Soeder of the Lake County Council on Aging who gave a brief presentation on Issue 7, Support our Seniors.

Administrator Siegel advised regarding:

1. Request for donation to annual Safety Forces Halloween Party - Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to donate $700.00 to the Safety Forces Halloween Party. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

2. As of October 6th, 623 households are participating in the curbside recycling program.

3. Quotes to remove trees at South Ridge/Lane Rd. Cemetery - Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to contract with Frank's Tree Service at a cost not to exceed $2850.00 for removal of trees at the cemetery. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

4. Engineer's estimate of work submitted by Oxbow Engineering for Laurel Drive drainage work - Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to proceed with the Laurel Drive drainage improvement at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00 (Vendor to be determined). POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

5. Recommended hiring Randy Vermilya for Zoning Appeals Board - Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to hire Randy Vermilya to fill the unexpired term of Toni Kramer on the Board of Zoning Appeals. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

6. Recommended Jim Toth to serve as Mr. Siegel's alternate on the Lake County Planning Commission - Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to appoint Jim Toth as Walter Siegel's alternate on the Lake County Planning Commission. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

7. Parking lot striping at Perry Township Park - Chrm. Amos advised that he would like the striping done before winter if possible.

8. Storage box at Community Center could be visually shielded by planting nursery stock - Trustees will review options since box is only temporary until permanent storage building can be constructed.

Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Trustee Steele moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee seconded to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting held Thursday, October 5, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Township Fiscal Officer Page reported the September, 2006 receipts at $838,306.99 and disbursements at $893,061.85. Year to date receipts are $6,127,849.25 and disbursements are $5,990,759.08. Cash on hand, reconciled at 9/30/06, was $3,240,048.61

TFO Page suggested the Board start working on the appropriations for next year and advised that she will prepare current projections for Board review.

Vice Chrm. Haskell advised regarding:

1. Vice Chrm. Haskell moved and Trustee Steele seconded to support the Painesville Court Garden on our property. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

2. Ronyak paving work in progress, however, weather may be an issue to complete before snowfall.

3. Two employees for night shift at the Road Dept during the winter months - Vice Chrm. Haskell will discuss with the Road Supervisor a possible start date for the night shift and report back to the Board.

Trustee Steele reported the Zoning Commission has a Public Hearing scheduled for this evening, October 17th at 6:30 p.m.

Chrm. Amos advised regarding:

1. Cancellation of November 7th meeting - Chrm. Amos moved and Vice Chrm. Haskell seconded to cancel November 7th Regular Meeting due to Election Day and advise News Herald of cancellation. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

2. Reminded Board that Economic Development is hosting a Perry Community Meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. on October 30th at the Perry Community Center.

3. Letter from Congressman LaTourette and Commissioner Troy advising of Port Authority meeting on October 27th at 8:00 a.m. Chrm. Amos will attend.

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 Nov. 21, 2006)

SPECIAL MEETING - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2006

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting for the purpose of considering adoption of a Resolution authorizing the purchase of real property. Present were Chairman Amos, Vice Chairman Haskell, Trustee Steele, Administrator Siegel and Attorney James Lyons. Fiscal Officer Page was absent from the meeting.

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

Chrm. Amos called the meeting to order and moved to appoint Walter Siegel as Clerk Pro Tem in Ms. Page's absence. Trustee Steele seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2006-36

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
APPROXIMATELY 23 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED IN PERRY TOWNSHIP, LAKE COUNTY, OHIO,
KNOWN AS LAKE COUNTY PARCEL 03-A-888-0-35-100-0
FROM THE CLEVELAND ELECTRIC ILLUMINATING COMPANY.

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

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

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted Nov. 21, 2006)

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