The regular meeting of the Rootstown Township Trustees opened at 5:30 p.m. on February 9, 2010. Those in attendance were Trustees Diane Dillon, Bonnie Howe and Brett Housley, Jim Mahood, Van Black, and Julie Gonzales.

Resolution No. 2010-027 – Motion was made by Brett Housley and seconded by Bonnie Howe to accept the minutes of January 26, 2010. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, abstained, Bonnie Howe, yea, Brett Housley, yea.

ROAD SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Bonnie reported the following:

There was one funeral since the last meeting.

Mike Riley was present to inform the Trustees that he knows someone (Ryan Herman) who is interested in opening and closing the park. The Board asked Mr. Herman to attend the next Board meeting.

Darrell has been in contact with Mr. Collins of the Rootstown Schools garage regarding the school bus stopping on the hill on Rootstown Road.

There has not been a lot of salt used so far this year.

Darrell received several quotes for a new truck.

Resolution No. 2010-028 – Motion was made by Brett Housley and seconded by Bonnie Howe to purchase “warning - no parking” decals from Peachtree Business Products for the Road Crew to place on vehicles parking in the streets during snow. The Board agreed to purchase four (4) booklets; one for each truck in an amount not to exceed $150.00. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea, Brett Housley, yea.

Resolution No. 2010-029 – Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Brett Housley to reduce load limits 35% on all Rootstown Township roads effective immediately. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea, Brett Housley, yea.

Resolution No. 2010-030 – Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Brett Housley upon the recommendation of the Road Superintendent to purchase a 2009 Ford 4X4 F-550 truck from West Gate Sterling Ford Truck Sales, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $28,616.80 pending upon the approval of JoAnn Townend, Fiscal Officer to see if we first need to bid on this purchase and that Darrell is able to keep his current truck until the new one is delivered. The trade-in allowance for Darrell’s truck is $10,500.00. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea, Brett Housley, yea.

Bonnie will make copies for the Trustees of the Road Department’s goals for 2010.

FIRE CHIEF REPORT

Diane reported the following:

They are currently in week two (2) of the officers training. Diane reported that this is an excellent class. The completion date is in April.

Chief Palmer is still waiting on the quote from Mark Hirst Construction for the water damage at the fire station.

Chief Palmer has been reviewing the preliminary budget that JoAnn gave him. Diane will be meeting with Chief Palmer next week.

The fire station goals for 2010 are:

• Rewriting the SOG’s.
• Integrating the new officer’s structure.
• The biggest expense for 2010 is fixing the water issue in the basement.

ZONING INSPECTOR REPORT

There was one (1) act of business.

Jim gave his 2010 goals to the Trustees.

Jim reported they have been having difficultly getting faxes. He and Darrell were talking and thought it would be essential to get a second line installed. Jim made some adjustments on the current set-up and will see how it works. Jim will call AT&T to get the old Township telephone number out of the phone book.

Jim received a call from the renter stated his basement is flooded.

Resolution No. 2010-031 – Motion was made by Brett Housley and seconded by Bonnie Howe to appoint Amanda Lewis and Danny Dillabough as an alternate to the Rootstown Township Zoning Commission term ending December 31, 2010. The Board also agreed to appoint Derek Ball as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals term ending December 31, 2010. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea, Brett Housley, yea.

PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT 2009-004 – CHAPTER 480 – WIND/SOLAR ENERGY

Resolution No. 2010-032 – Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Brett Housley to open the public meeting at 6:00 PM for proposed Zoning Amendment 2009-004 Chapter 480 – Wind/Solar Energy. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea, Brett Housley, yea.

The proposed amendment has been reviewed and approved by the Portage County Regional Planning Commission and by Chris Meduri, Portage County Prosecutor’s Office.

After discussion the Board adopted the following resolution:

Resolution No. 2010-033 – Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Brett Housley agreed to modify (shown in bold or strikethrough) the proposed Zoning Amendment 2009-004 Chapter 480 – Wind/Solar Energy to the following:

• Chapter 480 - Wind and Solar Energy Regulations – Section 480.02 Certification: to omit letters B. and C.

• Section 480.10 Maintenance: keep the letter A. and omit letters B. C. and D and replace it with the following:
  • B. When a system reaches the end of its useful life and can no longer function or has not operated on a functional basis for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months the owner of the system, is solely responsible for removal of the system and all costs, financial or otherwise within 120 days of notification by the Zoning Inspector.

• Section 480.12 Liability: amend to the following sentence:
  • The property owner shall demonstrate proof of liability insurance to Zoning Inspector prior to permit issuance.

• Section 480.14 Electrical Interference: amend to thirty (30) days instead of ninety (90) days.
  • The small wind energy system shall not cause any radio, television, microwave, or navigation interference. If a disturbance problem is identified, the applicant shall correct the problem within thirty (30) days of being notified of the problem.

• Section 480.18 Liability: amend to the following sentence:
  • The property owner shall demonstrate proof of liability insurance to Zoning Inspector prior to permit issuance.

• Section 480.19 Location: Letter B. remove “now or in the future”.
  • B. It is the property owner’s responsibility to situate any solar collector so that a neighbor’s trees or buildings now or in the future at any time of the year do not block access to the sun.

Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea, Brett Housley, yea.

Rationale: To enhance the green effect and decrease fossil fuel consumption with renewable energy for the good of the township.

Resolution No. 2010-034 – Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Brett Housley to close the public hearing at 6:45 PM. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea, Brett Housley, yea.

NEW BUSINESS

Diane attended the Rootstown Chamber of Commerce meeting.

Resolution No. 2010-035 - Motion by Brett Housley and seconded by Bonne Howe to pay bills on file with the Fiscal Officer. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea, Brett Housley, yea.

Resolution No. 2010–036 - Motion by Diane Dillon to adjourn at 7:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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Diane Dillon, Chairperson

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JoAnn Townend, Fiscal Officer