Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

AUGUST 12, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
On Thursday, August 12, 2010 the Board of Trustees of Nimishillen Township met in regular session at 7:00 PM at the Nimishillen Township Hall located at 4422 Maplegrove NE with the following members present: Trustee President Michael L. Lynch, Trustee Vice President Lisa R. Shafer, Trustee Allen E. Gress and Fiscal Officer Barry L. Evans.

 

Trustee Lynch called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the staff and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

NOTE:  All reports are available at the township office located at 4915 N. Nickelplate.  Copies are 10˘ per page.

 

INVOCATION:

 

Trustee Lynch gave the invocation.

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATION – THE NYFD EXPERIENCE:

 

NTFD Capt. Don Jordan thanked the trustees for their support and allowing the use of Station No. 3 to house the firefighters from NY.  Captain Jordan said a year after 9-1-1, he bought Engine 257 out of Brookland from the NYFD and restored it to nearly perfect condition to keep the memory alive.  The fire trucks were in the HOF Parade and people stood up and cheered, put their hands over their hearts as the firefighters passed by.  Others cried and cheered.  Capt. Jordan said this day will always be remembered.  The NY firefighters were speechless how the people treated them in remembrance of 9-1-1.

 

Kelley Chaney, Chairman of the Board of the Louisville Area Chamber of Commerce, invited everyone to attend the September 10th ‘Tailgate Party’ from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on South Street to kick off the new football stadium and the first game of the season.  There will also be fireworks later in the evening.

 

Dennis Biery of Biery Cheese gave an update on the new Louisville Football Stadium.  He stated the turf has arrived, blacktop coating is being done, the press box and concession stand is almost ready, restrooms are ready and the home locker rooms are ready.  Around 49 companies helped with the stadium project with 80% either Louisville companies or people from Louisville who work there and almost 90% are Stark County companies.  He anticipates the stadium will be ready by August 30th.    

 

7:30 – BIERY CHEESE ZONE CHANGE HEARING:

 

After discussion, TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE TO REZONE 4.7684 ACRES OF THE NORTH SIDE OF PARCEL NO. 33-04928 PLUS 9.1124 ACRES OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF PARCEL NO. 33-04928 WITH A TOTAL AREA OF 13.8772 ACRES TO BE REZONED FROM R-R RURAL RESIDENTIAL TO I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#10-164

 

          Roll call voting: Mr. Lynch – YES, Mr. Gress – YES, Mrs. Shafer - YES

2010, August 12 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

FIRE: (Richard Peterson, Fire Chief)

 

Bid specs for grass fire truck: Chief Peterson requested a resolution to place bid specs for a new grass fire truck in the Louisville Herald.  Money has been set aside and is available for the truck.

 

TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO ACCEPT THE BID SPECS AS PRESENTED AND TO PLACE IN THE NEWSPAPER SECONDED BY TRUSTEE SHAFER.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#10-165

 

     Roll call voting: Mr. Gress – YES; Mrs. Shafer – YES; Mr. Lynch - YES

 

Resignation of Frank Alessandro:  Chief Peterson said Frank moved out of the area and asked the Board for a resolution to accept his resignation.

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF FRANK ALLESANDRO EFFECTIVE AUGUST 12, 2010 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#10- 166

 

          Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES, Mr. Lynch - YES

 

Resolution for July 2010 Fire Report: TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE JULY 2010 FIRE REPORT SECONDED BY TRUSTEE SHAFER. MOTION CARRIED.  RES#10-167

 

     Roll call voting: Mr. Gress – YES, Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Lynch – YES

 

Fire Hydrants: Trustee Gress asked about a couple of fire hydrants that are in the in need of attention.  Peterson said they need to be cleared of weeds and checked, which he will make a call and check on them.  Peterson said even though the hydrants are in the township, the water is supplied by the City of Louisville and said we can use them; in fact we can use any fire hydrant anywhere when needed.

 

ROAD: (Jack Magee, Hwy. Superintendent)

 

Closing of California between SR 62 & Columbus: Jack Magee reported California Avenue between SR62 & Columbus Road will be closed the week of August 23rd to install an 18” crossover.  Motorists should reroute using Broadway Avenue.  Detour signs will be posted and a news release will be placed in The Repository.

 

Two-way radios: The two-way radios the township purchased are installed and working fantastically.

 

Crossover on Hahn: Jack reported Hahn Street at 7425 & 7450 Hahn between Pilot Knob & SR 44 will be closed Aug. 17th, weather permitting, to change a 36” crossover.  This will be a one-day job. The county will dig out the ditch because it’s too deep (8’) for us to do.

 

Road Report: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE ROAD REPORT FOR AUGUST 12, 2010 AS WRITTEN SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#10- 168

 

     Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES, Mr. Lynch - YES

2010, August 12 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

ZONING: (Keith Lasure, Inspector)

 

Resolution for township to do a quick title search on 3860 Violand:  After discussion with Keith, TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE A QUICK TITLE SEARCH ON 3860 VIOLAND AT A COST OF $100.00 AND TO PLACE IT ON THE TAX DUPLICATE SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#10-169

 

     Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mrs. Gress – YES, Mr. Lynch - YES

 

Resolution to approve demolition of 3860 Violand: After discussion with Keith, TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF 3860 VIOLAND TO SIGN THE CONTRACT PREPARED BY STARK COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING TO AGREE TO THE DEMOLITION OF THEIR HOME AND TRUSTEES TO SIGN A CONTRACT TO AGREE TO PUT A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY AND RETURN THE TAX MONEY TO REGIONAL PLANNING SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#10-170

 

     Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES, Mr. Lynch – YES

 

Mr. Lasure said he would like to set a meeting with Regional Planning, Tillie Kinsley and a trustee to understand the exact procedure to give the tax lien money back to RPC.

 

Resolution to place 5334 Broadway on the tax duplicate: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO PLACE 5334 BROADWAY STREET ON THE TAX DUPLICATE FOR MOWING IN COMPLIANCE WITH O.R.C. 505.86 AND 505.87 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $380.00 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#10-171

 

     Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES, Mr. Lynch - YES

 

Research stop signs at Honey & Sugar Alleys: At Trustee Shafer’s request, Keith contacted Stark County Engineers regarding the need to put up stop signs at Honey & Sugar Alleys in Harrisburg.  Lasure talked to Al Pergola and then to Brian Cole.  He was advised that after talking with Stark County Engineer’s Attorney, Sharon Miller, it was their opinion, according to ORC 4511.65, that unmaintained roads or alleys like Honey & Sugar do not have to have stop signs.  They both said the township would not be liable, which was Trustee Shafer’s concern.

 

Zoning Report: TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE ZONING REPORT FOR AUGUST 12, 2010 AS WRITTEN SECONDED BY TRUSTEE SHAFER.  MOTION CARRIED. RES#10-172

 

     Roll call voting: Mr. Gress – YES, Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Lynch - YES

 

FISCAL OFFICER: (Barry Evans)

 

Resolution to approve transfers:  TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE $3,000.00 FROM 01-A-26 (OTHER EXPENSES) TO 01-A-03 (OFFICIALS TRAVEL &

 

2010, August 12 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

EXPENSES) AND $500.00 FROM 01-J-02 (SUPPLIES) TO 01-J-03 (OTHER EXPENSES) SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#10-173

 

     Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES, Mr. Lynch – YES

 

CITIZENS:

 

Kellie Mathie of 8385 Paris Ave. stepped to the podium and told about her problems with the Carriage House.  She was away and her house, car and yard were vandalized.  She thinks it’s because of her complaints about the loud music at the Carriage House.  (See attached)  Trustee Lynch said the Board would help and do whatever they could to try to alleviate the problems and said he would contact the Sheriff and find out what can be done.  It was suggested a letter also be written to the Sheriff and Lasure is to set up a meeting with one trustee, himself and bar owner, Mike Ritchie.

 

TRUSTEES: (Mike Lynch, Lisa Shafer, Allen Gress)

 

Records Destruction Seminar: Trustee Gress reported there will be a Records Destruction Seminar on October 19th at The Holiday Inn Canton at a cost of $119.00 per person (Groups of 5 or more would be $109.00).  The Board agreed Fiscal Officer, Barry Evans, Trustees Lynch & Gress and township secretary, Sharon Shaub, would attend.

 

Noise Resolution: After discussion about changing the times currently in our Resolution and other things, this was tabled.  Trustee Lynch said he would call the Sheriff in the morning and find out more information regarding our resolution and enforcing it.

 

Recognition of Ramsey’s Paradise Valley Farms National Award: Trustee Gress and the Board gave recognition to the Ramsey family and Paradise Valley Farms for the award.  Trustee Gress said Bill Ramsey works in animal genetics and was the #1 award winner in the country. 

 

TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF RAMSEY PARADISE VALLEY FARMS FOR THEIR NATIONAL AWARD SECONDED BY TRUSTEE SHAFER.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES #10-174

 

     Roll call voting: Mrs. Gress – YES, Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Lynch – YES

 

Utilization of township office space: Trustee Lynch said something needs to be done about giving the road department their lunch room back so they don’t have to sit out in the garage fighting flies, gnats and bees, the stench from compost and to have a place

where they can sit back, relax and enjoy their lunch and breaks.  The use of either Station 2 or Station 3 was discussed.  Station #2 could not be used until the septic system is fixed.  Chief Peterson said the cost of replacing it would be $70,000.00.  The road crew will have use of the fiscal officer’s office to eat their

 

 

 

2010, August 12 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

lunch and take breaks as a temporary fix until a decision is made.  This was tabled.  Trustee Gress said he would investigate fixing the septic system at Station 2.

 

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE JULY 22, 2010 MINUTES:

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE JULY 22, 2010 MINUTES AS WRITTEN SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED. RES#10-175

 

     Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES, Mr. Lynch - YES

 

APPROVE ALL PURCHASE ORDERS, FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY BILLS:

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE ALL PURCHASE ORDERS, FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $152,246.89 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#10-176

 

          Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES, Mr. Lynch - YES

 

SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN:

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN AT 8:40 PM SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#10-177

 

     Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – Yes, Mr. Lynch - YES

 

 

 

 

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ATTEST: Barry L. Evans                        Michael L. Lynch, President

               Fiscal Officer

 

 

 

 

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                                                                        Lisa R. Shafer, Vice President

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                        Allen E. Gress, Trustee