RES#10-_____

 

Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

March 11, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
On Thursday, March 11, 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.

 

GUEST SPEARKERS: Lisa Weselek and Leann Marci introduced themselves and stated they are in the process of trying to purchase the German American Club located at 7921 Georgetown Street.  They explained their plans.  Mr. Lasure told them they needed to talk to him about what they intend to do.

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT: (Chief Richard Peterson)

 

Fire Report:  Due to a computer problem, the February 2010 Fire Report will be presented at the next meeting.

 

Resolution for dispatch renewal contracts: TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THREE DISPATCHING CONTRACTS FOR NORTH LAWRENCE FIRE DEPT., SANDY TWP. FIRE DEPT. AND MARLBORO FIRE DEPT. FOR 2010 BILLED AT $34/RUN SECONDED BY TRUSTEE SHAFER.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#10- 061

 

            Roll call voting:           Mr. Gress       -           YES

                                                Mrs. Shafer    -           YES

                                                Mr. Lynch        -           YES

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT:  (Jack Magee, Superintendent)

 

Resolution to allow county engineer to submit speed zone warrant form to ODOT: TRUSTEE LYNCH MOTIONED TO ALLOW THE COUNTY ENGINEER TO SUBMIT THE SPEED ZONE WARRANT FORM TO ODOT TO DETERMINE A REASONABLE AND SAFE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON HAHN ST. FROM BENTLER AVE. TO SR44 WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT BE 45 MPH AND DOES NOT ALTER THE EXISTING SPEED LIMIT SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#10-062

 

            Roll call voting:           Mr. Lynch        -           YES

                                                Mr. Gress       -           YES

                                                Mrs. Shafer    -           YES

2010, March 11 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

ODOT’s plan to add turn lanes from SR62 to Paris Avenue: Jack reported ODOT is planning to add turn lanes from SR62 to Paris Avenue to begin summer 2010.  Paris Ave. will be closed for 30 days.  The official detour route for Paris will use Easton St. to SR44 to Columbus Road to Paris Ave. ending the detour.

 

Canaan Acres project: Jack reported he bought pipe at Marlboro Supply for the drainage project at Canaan Acres (Ruble) and got it at a better price than he anticipated.

 

Resolution to approve Road Report: TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE ROAD REPORT FOR MARCH 11, 2010 AS PRESENTED SECONDED BY TRUSTEE SHAFER.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#10-063

 

            Roll call voting:           Mr. Gress       -           YES

                                                Mrs. Shafer    -           YES

                                                Mr. Lynch        -           YES

 

ZONING DEPARTMENT: (Zoning Inspector Keith Lasure)

 

Resolution to approve Zoning Report for Feb. 2010 for Stark County Auditor: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE FEB. 2010 ZONING REPORT FOR STARK COUNTY AUDITOR SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#10-064

 

            Roll Call voting           Mrs. Shafer    -           YES

                                                Mr. Gress       -           YES

                                                Mr. Lynch        -           YES

 

Resolution to approve Zoning Report: TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE ZONING REPORT FOR MARCH 11, 2010 AS PRESENTED SECONDED BY TRUSTEE SHAFER.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#10-065

 

            Roll call voting:           Mr. Gress       -           YES

                                                Mrs. Shafer    -           YES

                                                Mr. Lynch        -           YES

 

CONCERNS OF FISCAL OFFICER: (Barry L. Evans)

 

Mr. Evans had no report for tonight’s meeting.

 

CONCERNS OF CITIZENS:

 

No one spoke at tonight’s meeting.

 

CORRESPONDENCE:

 

Trustee Gress read a letter congratulating Ron & Betty Derry on a job well done regarding the Nimishillen Township Bicentennial celebrations.

 

 

2010, March 11 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

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

 

Office equipment: Trustee Gress reported the office is getting new computers and looking at getting a color copier with combination fax and scanner.  Trustee Shafer reported the new computers have already been delivered to the township office.  This was tabled for discussion at the next township meeting.

 

Possible dates for joint meeting with City of Louisville Council: After discussion, the Board agreed to put some ideas for discussion on paper and put together a list of dates and times they would be available to meet.  This was tabled for further discussion at the next trustees meeting.

 

Juilliard van: Trustee Lynch reported he met with Mayor Fallot.  Mayor Fallot would like to keep the van up and running.  Mr. Lynch stated the township is pro senior citizen projects but not able to help out financially.

 

Biery Cheese tax abatement: Trustee Gress reported the Biery Cheese tax abatement was approved and said Biery Cheese does a lot for our community such as giving money to the Juilliard Center, scholarships, internships, etc.

 

Solicitation: Discussion was held as to whether or not there was a resolution on the books regarding solicitation in the township.  Sharon Shaub reported solicitors are supposed to report to the administrative office so we know who, why, where, when and what they are soliciting in our township.  If residents would call, we would have that information.  This was tabled for further discussion at the next trustees meeting.

 

SCOG Governance Board: Trustee Lynch reported he attended the SCOG meeting on March 9th.  Commissioner Bosley questioned him as to why the township is not participating.  After discussion, Mr. Lynch said he would like to attend and sit on the Governance Board.  Although Mrs. Shafer and Mr. Gress disagreed, Mr. Lynch said he would attend the meetings and sit on the Board as representative for our township.

 

APPROVE FEBRUARY 25, 2010 MINUTES:

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 25, 2010 MINUTES AS WRITTEN SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#10-066

 

            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 $15,774.05 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#10-067

 

            Roll call voting:           Mrs. Shafer    -           YES

                                                Mr. Gress       -           YES

                                                Mr. Lynch        -           YES

 

 

 

 

2010, March 11 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

 

 

SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN:

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN AT 7:35 PM SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS. MOTION CARRIED.  RS#10-068

 

            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

 

 

 

 

                                                                        ________      _______________________

                                                                        Allen E. Gress, Trustee