The regular meeting of the Rootstown Township Trustees opened at 5:30 p.m. on March 8, 2011. Those in attendance were Trustees Brett Housley and Diane Dillon, JoAnn Townend, Fiscal Officer, Chief Charles Palmer, Captain Duffy, Bill Hahn, Jim Mahood, Van Black, and Julie Gonzales.

Resolution No. 2011-045 – Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by Brett Housley to accept the minutes of February 22, 2011. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, absent, Brett Housley, yea.

FIRE CHIEF REPORT

Chief Palmer reported that their insurance provider now requires driving abstracts yearly. He is in the process of completing the record request for each member. Chief Palmer requested a check payable to the BMV for $8.50 per request.

The Board discussed purchasing an aerial ladder from Pierce Mfg. This truck would replace three (3) pieces of apparatus, reducing the fleet size and saving money on maintenance overhead and insurance premiums. Chief Palmer has discussed the option of purchasing a truck to each Board member individually. Diane spoke to Trustee Howe and she has agreed to the purchase. Chief Palmer explained to the Board that he has applied for grants and has been rejected due to the size of our community per capita.

Resolution No. 2011-046 – Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by Brett Housley to purchase an aerial ladder demo fire truck from Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton, WI in an amount not to exceed $501,881.00. Financing would be for twelve (12) years at 5.32% fixed interest rate. A performance bond was included in the bid package. Trustee Bonnie Howe has agreed on the purchase. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, absent, Brett Housley, yea.

Resolution No. 2011-047 – Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by Brett Housley to declare obsolete or unfit for use of a 1973 aerial ladder fire truck and authorize the discarding or salvage of Rootstown Township property. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, absent, Brett Housley, yea.

JoAnn suggested scrapping the ladder truck on Earth Day which is April 22, 2011.

ROAD SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Resolution No. 2011-048 – Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by Brett Housley to replace the oil pan and fuel tank on the Sterling Truck (Bill’s truck) because of it being rusted. The Board agreed for CTR to replace both items in an amount not to exceed $2,200.00. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, absent, Brett Housley, yea.

Resolution No. 2011-049 – Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by Brett Housley to allow the Road Crew to purchase new boots in an amount not to exceed $250.00/each. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, absent, Brett Housley, yea.

The Crew will be attending a Pavement Preservation Meeting at the Portage County Engineer’s Office.

Bill reported John and Ray will be attending a seminar on diesel fuel on Friday, March 18th.

The Crew will be attending a Contractor Open House at Marlboro Supply on Friday, March 11th from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Bill would like permission to purchase six (6) pieces of pipe to keep in stock.

Resolution No. 2011-050 – Motion was made by Brett Housley and seconded by Diane Dillon to purchase six (6) pieces of pipe from Marlboro Supply not to exceed $540.00. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, absent, Brett Housley, yea.

Bill purchased twelve (12) more cones during the flood.

Bill completed the NOPEC project completion forms and faxed them.

Cemetery

There were no funerals since the last meeting.

Bill received a call from a resident requesting that she would like to be buried with her infant son that died in 1973. Bill advised her that it would not be a good idea. The Board asked Bill to create a policy to include in the rules and regulations.

Park

The wood has been delivered to the Maplewood Career Center. They will be making the sign for the new pavilion at the park. They are not sure if they will have enough time to make tables.

Bill spoke to Portage Portable Toilet Company and they will be delivering the port-o-jons Thursday, March 31st. They quoted the same cost as last year $130.00 per park season.

ZONING INSPECTOR REPORT

Jim reported that Mr. Moser applied for a conditional permit for the building located on the corner of Reis and Tallmadge Roads.

Jim received a notice from the Portage County Common Pleas Court regarding a civil summons for Anthony and Bonnie Klusty regarding removing the Zoning Board of Appeals minutes from the Township web site because they state there is slanderous remarks made by their neighbors and it is affecting their business.

Jim received a notice of appeal from Mr. Bosso appealing the Zoning Board of Appeals decision regarding expansion and the construction of another building on his property. Jim is in the process of gathering information for Chris Meduri.

Jim reported the basement of the rental house retained some water during the storms. There was water coming from the middle drain and the north and west walls. Jim suggested the Road Crew install the down spouts away from the home so it will not drain towards it.

Diane asked Jim if he was interested in representing the Township with Storm Water. Jim said he did not want to discuss this issue in public session. Brett said he would contact Jim sometime this week to discuss it.

RESIDENT’S COMMENTS

Dave McIntyre, President of Hot Stove and Vince DiTirro, Secretary of Hot Stove were present to review the agreement with Hot Stove and the Township. Both parties agreed to sign the agreement. Mr. McIntyre said their Summer Fest will be held Memorial Day weekend. He added that during the Township’s community yard sale (July 9th), Hot Stove will be having softball tournaments at Gracie Field, there should be a good turn out for the Township’s sale.

FISCAL OFFICER

Resolution No. 2011-051 - Motion by Diane Dillon and seconded by Brett Housley to pay bills on file with the Fiscal Officer. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, absent, Brett Housley, yea.

JoAnn gave the Board the notice of appeal from Chris Meduri regarding Mr. Bosso.

JoAnn received a notice regarding elevator violations at the Fire Department. She gave a copy to Chief Palmer.

JoAnn gave the Board an e-mail from Chris Meduri regarding the snow plow applicants. He suggested hiring a part-time seasonal township employee.

JoAnn gave the Board an e-mail from Chris Meduri regarding the proposed zoning amendment Section 390.06(W).

Brett signed the signed the Ohio Department of Transportation Annual County Highway System Mileage Certification (2010), as presented by County Engineer Mickey Marozzi, certifying that the total certified mileage at the end of Calendar Year 2009 in Rootstown Township.

Resolution No. 2011–052 - Motion by Brett Housley to adjourn at 6:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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Brett Housley, Chairman

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JoAnn Townend, Fiscal Officer