The regular meeting of the Rootstown Township Trustees opened at 5:30 p.m. on January 24, 2006. Those in attendance were Trustees Diane Dillon, David Armentrout and Bonnie Howe, JoAnn Townend, Fiscal Officer, Darrell Stephens, Chief Palmer, Van Black and Julie Carpenter.
Resolution No. 2006-020 - Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Bonnie Howe to accept the minutes with changes of January 10, 2006. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea, David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea.
ROAD SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Darrell suggested a letter be sent to the County Engineer requesting them to survey Curtis Street to see where the boundaries are located.
We received an invoice in the amount of $324.00 from the Water Company for repairs done to the fire hydrant that was hit on Rosalind Drive. This was submitted to the insurance company.
Resolution No. 2006-021 – Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by David Armentrout upon the recommendation of the Road Superintendent to purchase a 580 Case backhoe from Southwestern Equipment in an amount not to exceed $52,624.20 and to sell the 1976 backhoe in an amount of $6,000.00. This expenditure will be a 4-year plan at $14,000.00 per year. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea, David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea.
The heater in the men’s room of the Townhall needs to be replaced. The cost is $405.00.
Resolution No. 2006-022 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to award contract with Bruce Spurling Construction to repair and vinyl side the existing Townhall in an amount not to exceed $6,395.00. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea, David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea.
Resolution No. 2006-023 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to award contract with Litsinger Construction to replace the slate roof of the mausoleum at Homeland Cemetery in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00. The warranty is 100 years. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea, David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea.
Bonnie asked that the slate from the mausoleum be saved.
The insides concession stands at the park has been painted.
Darrell said the Road Crew will be attending a Storm Water Seminar in Plain Township tomorrow from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM - weather permitting. The Board agreed weather permitting.
JoAnn received correspondence from the County Engineer requesting the Board to accept Lexingon Place, Charleston Place and Tippecanoe Trail of Lexington Place Subdivision. The Board agreed to table the discussion until the next Board meeting until Al Melot can view these roads to see if he notices any visual effects. Darrell will contact Al and the County Engineer.
Bonnie asked that Darrell install a safety latch on the newly installed bench of the Townhall.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
The Board signed the Fire Company agreement.
Chief Palmer will be sending letters to resident’s who live in the areas of the Township that now have an ISO class 4 rating. This will remind them to contact their insurance company to see if they could save money on their premiums.
In 2005, $40,950.00 was billed for non-residents for ambulance billing. We collected $30,866.00 or $200.00 more than last year.
In December the run numbers were as follows:
EMS: 41 Runs Mutual Aid: Fire: 18 runs Given: 5 runs Car Accidents: 4 runs Received: 8 runs Total Runs: 63 runs Resolution No. 2006-024 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to enter into an agreement with the Fire Company upon the review of Chris Meduri, Prosecutor’s Office. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea, David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea.
Diane will contact Chris Meduri.
Resolution No. 2006-025 – Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by David Armentrout to hire Mike Sabetti Body Shop, Inc. to repair the 2005 squad that was damaged during a call not to exceed $1,537.47. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea, David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea.
ZONING INSPECTOR’S REPORT
There were seven (7) acts of business.
Jim will be sending a letter to Mr. Moser requesting him to attend the next Zoning Board of Appeals meeting regarding his outdoor storage building.
The virus software has been installed.
Dave said there has been a damaged vehicle on the Zickafoose farm and the resident has been approached several times to remove it.
Resolution No. 2006-026 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon for the Zoning Inspector to send a letter to the Zickafoose farm to ask that they remove the damaged vehicle and to come into compliance with the zoning regulations. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea, David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea.
6:15 PM – Public Hearing – ZC 2005-005
Also attending Dorothy Filing, Zoning Commission Chairperson and Judy Adamson, Zoning Commission Secretary.
The proposed zoning amendment ZC 2005-005 recommended for adoption by the Zoning Commission at their public hearing on November 21, 2005.
Resolution No. 2006-027 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to accept into evidence the documents in the booklet that was presented by the Zoning Commission. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea, David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea.
The owners of property in lot 39, Rootstown Township are hereby requesting the consideration of change in zoning district classification for all of lot 39 to be an open spaced conservation an O-C district.
Dave urges residents to only speak on any new business that was not formerly discussed at the Zoning Commission Public Hearing.
Christopher Chrin questions the boundaries that are to be included in the re-zoning. Mr. Chrin stated that we would be looking at boundary elimination, natural resources constraints and land ownership. With the current table amendment there are 14 parcels within the proposed O-C area that are less than or equal to five acres that would be non-conforming. There is a hole in Mr. McGrath’s property. There is an offset in other O-C zone areas from Saxe Road to where the O-C zone begins. There is also an offset on Tallmadge Road to Biltz Road. If you average all the O-C zones the average is 2250 feet. Mr. Chrin proposes anything that would be used to interconnect from the O-C zone that is presently in lot 46 to the O-C that is in lot 34 should be on the order of that size centered around Breakneck Creek. Mr. Chrin asks if the Zoning Commission proposal can be modified. Dave said they could only modify their recommendation slightly. Mr. Chrin says that we shouldn’t go against what the Comprehensive Land Use Plan states.
Dorothy Filing submitted a new map that she got from the Tax Map Department. The line between the Chrin and Vasbinder property west along the Biltz property to the McGrath property and ending in lot 39 there is a very narrow easement along the McGrath property which would be considered in lot 38. Ms. Filing proposes a change in the definition instead of following the lot 39 border that we follow the lot line between the McGrath easement and the Biltz property. It is recorded in lot 38. Ms. Filing suggested their property be excluded from the O-C zone.
Dave said the Township is a member of the Breakneck Creek Coalition.
Gerald Biltz of Biltz Road asked that his property be excluded from the O-C zoning.
Danny Barry of Biltz Road says he is opposed of the decision and thinks we should follow the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and to include all of lot 39 in the O-C zone.
Michael Chrin of Tallmadge Road said we are trying to protect Breakneck Creek and believes this issue should go back to zoning to reconsider as to how far the O-C zone should come out.
Resolution No. 2006-028 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to re-zone a portion of lot 39 as follows: south off Tallmadge Road between Chrin and Vasbinder properties to Gerald Biltz property (32-039-00-00-020-000). West to but excluding the McGrath easement in lot 38 running the southern border of lot 39 to Biltz Road then south on the southern border of parcel 020 and 002 going east back to Biltz Road and east boundary of lot 39 going north to Tallmadge road. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea, David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea.
The modification to the resolution was based upon the Tax Map supplied by Dorothy Filing.
The Public Hearing closed at 7:20 PM
NEW BUSINESS
Bonnie looked through her paperwork and found nothing regarding Dusty Armadillo’s parking lot. Dave suggested Jim Mahood review her paperwork for any other additional information he may need.
CLERK’S REPORT
JoAnn received a response from Jennifer Redman regarding the Worker’s Compensation Policy. She recommends that we add additional information to the policy. JoAnn will prepare that information and forward it to Julie to distribute to employees.
Resolution No. 2006-029 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to enter into an agreement with the Portage County Soil and Water Conservation and the Portage County Board of Commissioners’ for the 2006 annual Storm Water Management in an amount not to exceed $2,163.60. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea, David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea.
Resolution No. 2006-030 - Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by David Armentrout to pay bills on file with the clerk. Upon roll call all yeas and no nays.
We received notice from Ohio Division of Liquor Control of a request for a new liquor license for Billocks, Inc. dba Billocks, Inc., 4914 S. Prospect St., Rootstown Township. Do the Trustees wish to request a hearing?
Resolution No. 2006-031 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon not to request a hearing regarding the request from Ohio Division of Liquor Control for a new liquor license for Billocks, Inc. dba Billocks, Inc., 4914 S. Prospect St., Rootstown Township. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea, David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea.
Resolution No. 2006-032 - Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by David Armentrout enter into executive session at 7:45 p.m. to discuss property matters. Upon roll call all yeas and no nays.
Resolution No. 2006-033 - Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by David Armentrout to exit executive session at 7:55 p.m. Upon roll call all yeas and no nays.
Resolution No. 2006-034 - Motion was made by Bonnie Howe to adjourn at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Bonnie Howe
Chairperson__________________________________
JoAnn Townend
Clerk