Minutes of the Meeting of the Rootstown Township Trustees,
FEBRUARY 28, 2006The regular meeting of the Rootstown Township Trustees opened at 5:30 p.m. on February 28, 2006. Those in attendance were Trustees Bonnie Howe, David Armentrout and Diane Dillon, JoAnn Townend, Fiscal Officer, Darrell Stephens, Jim Mahood, Van Black and Chief Palmer.
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
Resolution No. 2006-045 – Motion made by Diane Dillon and seconded by David Armentrout to approve the minutes as corrected of February 14, 2006. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: David Armentrout, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; Bonnie Howe, yea.
ROAD SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Darrell reported that he has not heard from the County Engineer’s office regarding Curtis Drive yet.
Darrell also reported that the invoices we received for the fire hydrant damaged by a Rootstown Township school bus should be sent to the school’s insurance agency.
Darrell received a request from the Lion’s Club to assist in a clean-up to be held on April 8th, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Resolution No. 2006-046 – Motion made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to approve two road employees and trucks to assist the Lion’s Club on clean up date, April 8th, 2006. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: David Armentrout, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; Bonnie Howe, yea.
Darrell also reported that he has talked with Doug DiMauro from the County Engineer’s office regarding painting of center lines on Township roads.
Darrell further reported that all road equipment is up and running.
Darrell reported that there had been one cremation held during the past week.
Resolution No. 2006-047 – Motion made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to replace the windows of the townhall by Allstar Windows at a cost not to exceed $3,465.00 and further agreed to replace the two basement windows at a negotiated agreed upon amount. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: David Armentrout, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; Bonnie Howe, yea.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
Chief Palmer reported that the med unit is back in service after being out on repair.
He further reported that the officers completed training at Howland Fire Department. It was a tactics and strategies class taught by Chief Coleman of the Toledo Fire Department.
Chief Palmer also reported that the firemedics completed their required ACLS class Sunday, the class was held at the Rootstown Fire Station.
Chief Palmer reported that NEOUCOM will sponsor a smoke reading class in September and reminded everyone that the American Red Cross Heroes breakfast would be held on Saturday, March 11, 2006.
ZONING INSPECTOR’S REPORT
Jim Mahood reported that there had been three (3) acts of business. One (1) single family dwelling, one (1) home addition and one (1) conditional permit.
Jim also reported that Mr. Matthews called him regarding taking pictures of the Drennen property and that he would only have one (1) day to do so. Jim also advised the Trustees that a status hearing on the Drennen case would be held on March 29th, with Judge Pittman.
Jim reported that Mr. Moser went before the Board of Appeals and they agreed that the storage currently on the property can stay there while the building is under construction and that he would still have time to make changes and that any broken down vehicle waiting for the part to be made was part of the business practice and was allowed. Jim went on record saying he did not agree with the decision of the Board of Appeals.
Jim also reported on the Zickefoose property (Cook & New Milford). Mr. Zickefoose has asked for additional time for better weather and said that the bus and trailer would be removed from the property by spring.
He also reported that the office has been receiving two to three calls per day regarding Valley Hills trailer park.
Dave Armentrout requested that Jim work on adding the new lots in 29 that are non-conforming into the computer.
Dave also reported that Charlie Ramer talked to him regarding the smoke issue on Industry Road and that there is no air quality control issue to deal with. He (Dave) further talked to Bob Harris of Regional Planning and Prosecutor Meduri regarding any zoning regulations. He feels that both neighbors need to talk together and come to a mutual understanding.
Dave also said with regard to the Moser situation that it should be referred to the Zoning Commission to examine the zoning code wording.
Dave reminded the Trustees of the joint meeting with the Zoning Commission and Board of Appeals that is on March 7th at 6:30 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Resolution No. 2006-048 – Motion made by Diane Dillon and seconded by David Armentrout to not take part in curbside recycling at this time. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: David Armentrout, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; Bonnie Howe, yea.
Resident Mr. Fahrny reported that he would take any aluminum cans available.
Diane reported that she would take all updates to the web page so they can be given to our web master at one time.
Dave reported that he received three (3) entries in the photo contest. After review it was determined that the photos of Frank Consolo won first and second place. Mr. Consolo is to be paid $50.00 for his first place picture “Sunset at Gracie Park” and $25.00 for his second place picture “Balloon Landing by Pebble Circle”.
NEW BUSINESS:
Dave reported that NOPEC is trying to protect us from increasing utility costs.
Dave also reported that upon review of the Township that he felt additional streetlights were needed at Stroneridge Drive and Tallmadge Rd., Lexington and Rootstown Rds., and a flashing warning signal or light at the sign at the park entrance.
Resolution No. 2006-049 Motion by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to request a quote from Ohio Edison on the following additional streetlights: Stoneridge Drive and Tallmadge Rd., Lexington and Rootstown Rds., and a flashing warning signal or light at the sign at the park entrance. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: David Armentrout, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; Bonnie Howe, yea.
Resolution No. 2006-050 – Motion made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to increase the hourly wage of Jim Mahood to $12.50 per hour effective March 1, 2006 and that his work schedule shall not exceed twenty-eight (28) hours per week. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: David Armentrout, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; Bonnie Howe, yea.
Resolution No. 2006-051 – Motion made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to exempt Township parkland from zoning. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: David Armentrout, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; Bonnie Howe, yea.
Resolution No. 2006–052 - Motion by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to pay bills on file with the Fiscal Officer. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: David Armentrout, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; Bonnie Howe, yea.
Resolution No. 2006–053 - Motion by Diane Dillon to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Bonnie Howe
Chairperson__________________________________
JoAnn Townend
Fiscal Officer