Perry Township Board of Trustees

Minutes of Meetings - September, 2002

REGULAR MEETING - - SEPTEMBER 3, 2002

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Haskell, Vice Chairman Advey, 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 and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Trustee Haas and second by Vice Chrm. Advey to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Haskell then asked for input from the audience. There being none, Chrm. Haskell recognized Clerk Page who advised regarding the status of the Community Guide which is being done by Municipal Publications. Final product should be ready to go to the publishers within the next two weeks.

Administrator Siegel advised regarding the engineer's estimate for work on the Maine Avenue Storm Sewers. A 24-inch main had been installed earlier and this will be the other half of the project. Trustee Haas moved to authorize the Clerk to advertise for bids for the Maine Avenue Storm Sewer work on September 9th and September 13th, with a bid opening date of September 20th at 9:00 a.m. Vice Chrm. Advey seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Administrator Siegel also advised regarding:

1) Requested approval from the Board to purchase heaters for the Road Garage addition. Following discussion, Trustee Haas moved to purchase gas fired heaters from Kish Heating at a cost of $3975.00. Vice Chrm. Advey seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

2) Turnbury Drive - Work is complete, paving and berming is finished.

3) Lane Road Extension - pouring of concrete should begin tomorrow; roadway stabilization work has been completed to make the roadway hard and solid.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2002-35

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES
AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND
AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND
CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR.

Vice Chrm. Advey seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (Complete Resolution on file.)

Chairman Haskell presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2002-36

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK
TO CERTIFY ASSESSED STREET LIGHTING
FOR BROWN/POCZA/SIVON/HALEWOOD/SIVON ACRES,
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1, PERRY TOWNSHIP,
TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR FOR THE TAX YEAR 2002,
SAME BEING COLLECTIBLE IN THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 2003.

Trustee Haas seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (Complete Resolution on file.)

Chairman Haskell presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2002-37

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY
ASSESSED STREET LIGHTING FOR SOUTHWOOD/THOR
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2, PERRY TOWNSHIP, TO THE
COUNTY AUDITOR FOR THE TAX YEAR 2002, SAME
BEING COLLECTIBLE IN THE CALENDAR YEAR 2003.

Vice Chrm. Advey seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (Complete Resolution on file.)

Chairman Haskell presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2002-38

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY
ASSESSED STREET LIGHTING FOR LARCHVIEW/NORWAY
SPRING LAKES SUBDIVISION NO. 2, KNOWN AS LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO. 3, PERRY TOWNSHIP, TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR
FOR THE TAX YEAR 2002, SAME BEING COLLECTIBLE
IN THE CALENDAR YEAR 2003.

Trustee Haas seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (Complete Resolution on file.)

Chairman Haskell presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2002-39

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY
ASSESSED STREET LIGHTING FOR WELLINGTON RIDGE ESTATES,
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4, PERRY TOWNSHIP, TO THE
COUNTY AUDITOR FOR THE TAX YEAR 2002, SAME BEING
COLLECTIBLE IN THE CALENDAR YEAR 2003.

Vice Chrm. Advey seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (Complete Resolution on file.)

Chairman Haskell presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2002-40

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY
ASSESSED STREET LIGHTING IN THE SOUTH PERRY PINES SUBDIVISION,
PHASE II, LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 5, PERRY TOWNSHIP, TO THE
COUNTY AUDITOR FOR THE TAX YEAR 2002, SAME BEING COLLECTIBLE
IN THE CALENDAR YEAR 2003.

Trustee Haas seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (Complete Resolution on file.)

Chairman Haskell presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2002-41

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY
ASSESSED STREET LIGHTING IN THE MAPLE STREET
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 6, PERRY TOWNSHIP, TO THE
COUNTY AUDITOR FOR THE TAX YEAR 2002, SAME BEING
COLLECTIBLE IN THE CALENDAR YEAR 2003.

Vice Chrm. Advey seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (Complete Resolution on file.)

Chairman Haskell presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2002-42

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY
ASSESSED STREET LIGHTING IN THE RED MILL RUN, PHASE I,
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7, PERRY TOWNSHIP, TO THE
COUNTY AUDITOR FOR THE TAX YEAR 2002, SAME BEING
COLLECTIBLE IN THE CALENDAR YEAR 2003.

Trustee Haas seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (Complete Resolution on file.)

Chairman Haskell presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2002-43

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY
ASSESSED STREET LIGHTING IN THE RED MILL RUN, PHASE II,
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 8, PERRY TOWNSHIP, TO THE
COUNTY AUDITOR FOR THE TAX YEAR 2002, SAME BEING
COLLECTIBLE IN THE CALENDAR YEAR 2003.

Vice Chrm. Advey seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (Complete Resolution on file.)

Chairman Haskell presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2002-44

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY
ASSESSED STREET LIGHTING IN THE RED MILL RUN, PHASE II,
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 9, PERRY TOWNSHIP, TO THE
COUNTY AUDITOR FOR THE TAX YEAR 2002, SAME BEING
COLLECTIBLE IN THE CALENDAR YEAR 2003.

Trustee Haas seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (Complete Resolution on file.)

Chrm. Haskell moved to pay $3,392.50 to Oxbow Engineering for storm sewer improvements on Maine and Oregon Avenue. Vice Chrm. Advey seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Haskell advised regarding the following:

1. Chrm. Haskell moved to authorize purchase and installation of WIN XP program for eight Fire Department computers, at a cost of $1600.00 (funds to be taken from 21-A-02, Capital-Fire). Trustee Haas seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

2. Chrm. Haskell discussed an e-mail received from Suzette Miller regarding mowing of the property where the "Welcome to Perry" sign is located. Trustee Haas suggested that the property be added to the regular mowing schedule. Discussion took place regarding the condition of the "Welcome to Perry" signs which had been put up by the Jaycees years ago. Administrator Siegel will contact Mrs. Miller when he is able to obtain more information about the ownership of the signs.

3. Administrator Siegel informed that he and Chief Sitz would be attending the Governor's "Task Force on Homeland Security" meeting on September 6, 2002 in Columbus.

Vice Chrm. Advey advised regarding the following:

1. Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. to hear Appeal 10-02 filed by Thomas Kerestman who wants to move a property line which encroaches on his neighbor's property.

2. Lake County Development Council will meet on Friday, September 13, 2002 at Dino's. Guest speaker will be Todd Davis who will speak regarding the redevelopment of the old Diamond Shamrock property in Painesville.

3. Trustee Advey advised that, in his opinion, it would be beneficial to have the left turn signals left on full-time at the intersections along Route 20 in Perry Township. Dale Schiavonni of ODOT will be contacted for his assistance in this.

4. Business owners will be notified by letter regarding the zoning regulations concerning signage at their businesses. If business signs do not conform, the businesses will be notified as such and informed what needs to be done to comply.

5. Vice Chrm. Advey moved to transfer $3200.00 from 10-A-15D (Physicals-Fire) to 10-A-15E (Training-Fire). Chrm. Haskell seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

6. Fire Advisory Board is making good progress towards formation of the Fire District.

Trustee Haas advised regarding the following:

1. Trustee Haas moved to pay $1031.99 to Tim LeBail for repairs to the flail mower. Chrm. Haskell seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Haskell again requested input from the audience. Mr. Federau initiated conversation about the possibility of traffic problems at the Lane Road Industrial Park if motorists try to cut through the Industrial Park and avoid the stop sign at Blackmore and Route 20. Mr. Federau further stated that a stop light at the intersection would be a good idea, but the Trustees cautioned that ODOT does not like to install traffic lights at a three-way intersection.

Chrm. Haskell moved to adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss personnel compensation, pending litigation and purchase of real estate. Vice Chrm. Advey seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. The Board adjourned to an Executive Session.

Vice Chrm. Advey moved to a reconvene the Regular Meeting. Trustee Haas seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. (The Regular Meeting was reconvened.)

Chrm. Haskell moved to purchase right-of-way for utilities installation and roadway improvements on Clark Road from FirstEnergy at a cost of $5,000.00. Vice Chrm. Advey seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrm. Advey moved to reimburse employees of Perry Township for prescription co-pay amounts over $10.00, during the periods of December 15, 2001 to January 17, 2002 and July 17, 2002 to December 15, 2002, upon receipt of proper documentation. Chrm. Haskell seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Vice Chrm. Advey moved to approve expenditure of funds in the amount of $1671.72 for purchase of 4 sets of dress uniforms for the firefighters hired in May, 2001. Chrm. Haskell seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Trustee Haas moved to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Vice Chrm. Advey seconded. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

MEETING ADJOURNED

(Minutes Adopted October 15, 2002)

SPECIAL MEETING - - SEPTEMBER 20, 2002

The Perry Township Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting, adjourning to an Executive Session, for the purpose of discussing personnel discipline on Friday, September 20, 2002 at 7:30 a.m. Present were Chairman Haskell, Vice Chairman Advey, Trustee Haas, Administrator Siegel and those whose names are listed on the attendance sheet. Clerk Page was absent from the meeting.

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

Chrm. Haskell called the meeting to order and moved to appoint Walter Siegel as Clerk Pro Tem in Clerk Page's absence. Vice Chrm. Advey seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS.

Chrm. Haskell moved to adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss personnel compensation. Trustee Haas seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. The Board adjourned to an Executive Session.

Following discussion, Vice Chrm. Advey moved to reconvene the Special Meeting. Trustee Haas seconded the motion. POLL OF BOARD: 3 Ayes. MOTION UNANIMOUS. The Special Meeting was reconvened.

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

MEETING ADJOURNED.

(Minutes Adopted October 15, 2002)

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