RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held April 1, 2010.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES LOUIS AMICANGELO, DANIEL HODGE, AND KEVIN GRAY AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS. ALSO PRESENT WERE:
Les Durstine Raymond Carter
Jerry Knox Blake Meier
Martin Frantz
Mr. Daniel Hodge called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
The minutes of the March 11, 2010 special meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Kevin Gray with Mr. Louis Amicangelo concurring.
The minutes of the March 15, 2010 special meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Kevin Gray and seconded by Mr. Louis Amicangelo with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
Mr. Raymond Carter informed the Board that he had been contacted by Mr. Mark DelPropost wondering if the Township and the Village had decided to grant permission to install a fire hydrant at the ACDC property for training purposes for the Wayne County Fire and Rescue Association. The hydrant would be used strictly for training of fire departments and the Association would cover the cost of the installation. After discussion the Board agreed to the installation of the hydrant provided they get a written memorandum of understanding from the Wayne County Fire and Rescue Association signed by both the Association and the Township Board of Trustees.
Mr. Martin Frantz informed the Board that he was running for Common Pleas Judge in the May election. Mr. Frantz stated that Judge Brown is retiring from Wayne County Pleas Judge and was planning on running for Ninth District Court of Appeals Judge. Mr. Frantz further stated that if elected in May he would have to resign as the Wayne County Prosecutor and someone would be appointed to fill the remainder of his term.
Mr. Daniel Hodge asked Mr. Frantz if the Township could employ people under the age of 18. Mr. Frantz informed the Board that it can be a gray area depending on the duties set to be preformed. Mr. Frantz further informed the Board that any family member of an elected official really cannot be hired because the Ohio Ethics Commission states that it borders on unethical given the position of authority the elected official has.
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Mr. Louis Amicangelo asked Mr. Frantz in the case of an indigent burial who’s responsibility is it to determine a person’s indigence. Mr. Frantz told the Board he would look into the law on this and let them know.
Mr. Kevin Gray informed the Board that he had looked at the roof on the well house at the ACDC property and it did need new shingles. After discussion the Board approved to work with the Village of Apple Creek to get it done.
Discussion was held regarding the fact that Real Estate Showcase was sold to Remax Reality and the Board was not notified of this change. Mr. Raymond Carter informed the Board that he did not know about the change either but that he found out it had happened right before the Village Council March 15, 2010 meeting.
Fire Chief, Les Durstine reported 27 squad and 7 fire runs totaling 202.00 volunteer hours for March 2010 with an additional 77 training hours for March 2010.
A motion to approve $170.00 in fire supplies was made by Mr. Kevin Gray and seconded by Mr. Louis Amicangelo with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
Discussion was held regarding the questions on several squad run billings by CHS, the billing company. After discussion the Fiscal Officer was instructed to check with Betsy at CHS and see if she has insurance information on any of the runs, especially the motor vehicle accident runs.
Mr. Blake Meier presented the Road and Bridge report. Mr. Meier asked the Board where he should order stone from for this season. After discussion Mr. Meier was instructed to order one load in from Kimble Clay and see if it is the quality of stone the Township desired and a decision would be made at next meeting where to purchase the remainder of the stone. The Board further instructed Mr. Meier to get an additional twelve loads of stone from Leroy Kandel Trucking.
Mr. Meier informed the Board that he was continuing ditching work. Mr. Kevin Gray instructed Mr. Meier to take the dirt from Mr. Brian Phillip’s ditch and put it up at Mr. Brian Phillip’s property.
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Mr. Blake Meier informed the Board that he had checked with the County to see who they use for their line painting and they gave him four different companies. Arrow Company stated that they required a minimum of an 8 ft lane and it was $400.00 per lane mile which would be $800.00 per road mile. They further informed him that if it was a center line it would need to be surveyed. Ogelby Company stated the painting would last two to three years but would not quote a price until the Township provided the amount of mileage to be painted. No action was taken.
A motion to approve vacation for Mr. Blake Meier April 15th – 30th was made by Mr. Kevin Gray and seconded by Mr. Louis Amicangelo with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
Discussion was held regarding the webbing on the front of the salt shed. Mr. Meier informed the Board that he would order new strapping to replace the damaged material on there currently.
The Board approved the purchase of a 2 x 2 x 3 catch basin from Lindsey Concrete to be used at Eastwood Allotment.
Mr. Jerry Knox presented the Buildings and Grounds report. Mr. Knox informed the Board that he would be hooking up the water at the Concession/Restroom building at East Union Park on April 2, 2010.
Mr. Knox presented the Board with quotes for installation of a fence around the stone pile as follows:
Universal Fence 5’ fence $2,870.00
6’ fence $3,179.00
60’ of 5’ fence at the end of the baseball field $469.00
Southway 5’ fence $2,925.00
6’ fence $3,275.00
60’ of 5’ fence at the end of the baseball field $390.00
Kirby Reed 5’ fence $3,000.00
Mount Hope Vinyl 5’ fence $3,499.00
6’ fence $4,314.00
Silver Brothers 6’ fence $3,179.00
60’ of 5’ fence at the end of the baseball field $469.00
A motion to purchase the 6’ fence for $3,179.00 and the 60’ of 5’ fence at the end of the baseball field for $469.00 from Silver Brothers was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo and seconded by Mr. Kevin Gray with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
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Mr. Knox requested permission to paint the bed of Mr. Meier’s dump truck while he was on vacation. It was approved.
The Board was informed that Mr. Joe Rabitine was removing one of the buildings at the ACDC property and Mr. John Lowe was removing the second building.
Mr. Jerry Knox was instructed to pick up the paint cabinet at Grainger and the catch basin at Lindsay Concrete on April 2, 2010.
The Board discussed the decision to employ Mr. Brian Knox and Ms. Shelby Gray at a previous meeting. After discussion the Board decided to employee Mr. Brain Knox, but not Ms. Shelby Gray.
Mr. Kevin Gray presented Student Employment Guidelines, see attached. A motion to approve the Student Employment Guidelines was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Kevin concurring.
The Fiscal Officer was instructed to pay Ms. Shelby Gray for the 1.63 hours she spent in training at $7.30 per hour as a contracted service.
Mr. Louis Amicangelo informed the Board that he had checked into grants for a warning siren with Mr. John Wise. Mr. Wise will send a package to apply for a grant if desired and that a typical siren costs approximately $20,000.00 and that the grants were usually a 50/50 type grant.
Mr. Louis Amicangelo informed the Board that he had checked with AEP regarding the cost of the lighting at the East Union Park. He was informed that there are three lights at $16.32 lighting cost per light.
The Board approved drive enclosure permits for Mr. Ray Foucher on Honeytown Road, Wayne Metro Housing on Partridge Street, Mr. Brian Zuercher on South Kansas, and the Wayne County Commissioners on Ely Road.
Mr. Louis Amicangelo presented the Board with information from Terry’s Hauling Service the information was given to Mr. Blake Meier for future reference.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the April Grassroots Clippings.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the OTARMA Coverage increase information.
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The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the ODOT 2010 Season Kickoff Meeting on April 18th at 9 am information.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the Orrville Fire Department Annual Report.
Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board of the Paradigm free pipeline safety seminar on April 12, 2010.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the March Wayne County Health Department minutes.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the JEDD information regarding the proposed sale of the property and new ruling information regarding JEDD’s sent by Mr. Al Schrader.
The Board approved sick leave for Mr. Jerry Knox on March 8th and March 31st.
The Board approved vacation for Mr. Blake Meier on March 24th and 26th.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the request for a ditch enclosure permit from Mr. Bruce Garuy 259 Kuntz Dr.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with 2010 Cemetery Mowing Contract to sign.
A motion to approve paying health and dental insurance for Mr. Blake Meier and Mr. Jerry Knox out of the Road and Bridge Fund was made by Mr. Kevin Gray and seconded by Mr. Louis Amicangelo with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
A motion by Mr. Kevin Gray to approve resolution 06-2010 to amend permanent appropriations within a fund as follows:
From: TO:
2031-330-360-0000 $17,500.00 2031-330-221-0000 $16,000.00
Contracted Services Medical/Hospitalization
Dental Insurance
To cover Road Department Employees medical/dental insurance.
It was seconded by Mr. Louis Amicangelo.
A roll call vote was taken:
Louis Amicangelo YES Kevin Gray YES Daniel Hodge YES
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A motion to approve to move $10,000.00 from Star Ohio to Apple Creek Bank Co. was made by Mr. Kevin Gray and seconded by Mr. Louis Amicangelo with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
A motion to pay $10,000.00 plus interest earned of $263.23 to the principal of the Supthen Fire Truck Loan if approved by the finance company was made by Mr. Kevin Gray and seconded by Mr. Louis Amicangelo with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
The Board approved a Northeast Ohio permit on Bechtle Road.
The Fiscal Officer asked for approval of receipts totaling $19,554.32 and warrants 4719-4768 totaling $21,997.50 and bank reconciliation and financial reports as submitted. A motion was made to approve as submitted by Mr. Louis Amicangelo seconded by Mr. Kevin Gray with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
The next regular meeting will be Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 8 PM at the East Union Township Fire Station.
A motion to adjourn at 10:35 pm was made by Mr. Louis Amicangelo and seconded by Mr. Kevin Gray with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.