The regular meeting of the Rootstown Township Trustees opened at 5:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Trustees David Armentrout and Bonnie Howe; JoAnn Townend, Fiscal Officer, Darrell Stephens, Chief Palmer, Jim Mahood and Van Black Trustee Diane Dillon arrived at 6:18 p.m.

ROAD SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Darrell has the request to proceed for the Issue II project for the State to process. He also reported that Dave Miller said a permit was not needed to pull the tanks and that the fire department will be in. Dave Miller will pressure wash, remove the tanks hum the ground and dispose of them.

Darrell reported that the plumbing was half done in the rental house. They are working in the basement at the west end of the house to remove shelves and then will paint the walls. Darrell found a used water dispenser to purchase for the Road Department and would like to buy water from Portage Salt & Supply. The cost from Portage Salt and Supply is $10.50 to get started and then $3.00 per bottle of water.

Resolution 2009-065 - Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Bonnie Howe to purchase a used water dispenser and bottled water for the Road Department at a cost not to exceed $120.00 to start with. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: David Armentrout - Yea; Bonnie Howe - Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent.

Darrell also reported that the Sterling Ford Truck was back on the road and that we will need to get a duplicate title for the Sterling Truck. He also indicated that the park will open on April 1, 2009. Resident Rick Burrell will open and close the park on the weekends and close it every night during the week The Road Department will be responsible for opening the park during the week. There were no funerals during this reporting period. Darrell and Jim Mahood reviewed a report on the cemetery. Bonnie asked if there were trees that needed to be removed at the cemetery. Darrell agreed that they need to keep up with the maintenance and removal of trees and shrubs. Darrell reminded JoAnn that clothing allowances were due and that he needs both dental and vision insurance forms.

Mark Hirst from Hirst Construction reviewed the invoice for the sewer project outlining the justification for the overages. Darrell reported that he is satisfied with the work performed by Hirst Construction.

Resolution 2009-066 - Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Bonnie Howe to authorize payment to Hirst Construction for the sewer project in the amount of $40,837.00. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: David Armentrout - Yea; Bonnie Howe - Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent.

Darrell finally reported that we would be receiving invoices from Integrity Tank Service for the testing of the new tanks. One tank failed and Cuyahoga Landmark replaced it.

ZONING INSPECTOR'S REPORT

Jim Mahood reported that there were three (3) acts of business during this reporting period. One agricultural, one single family dwelling and one accessory building. Jim also supplied the Trustees with a communication from Chris Meduri regarding student housing at Kenneth Drive & Tallmadge Ave. Jim reported that the Portage County Prosecutor's Office was conducting a zoning seminar on April 18th, 2009.

RESIDENT'S COMMENTS

Jack and Jessica Edwards ask what the current status of curbside recycling was. Doug and Lisa Saltzman were in attendance as well about the same issue. Dave Armentrout reported that the Trustees' may be considering putting the issue on the ballot of permissible by the State. He indicated that it might be too cost prohibitive. He indicated that Portage County Regional Planning would be willing to help to develop a questionnaire for Rootstown residents. JoAnn thought that at the recycling meeting held in 2008 that Portage County Solid Waste Director, Bill Steiner, had also offered to develop the questionnaire. Doug Saltzman asked that if the results were 50/50 who decides? Dave reported that the Trustees' would decide. Dave also spoke about getting a community group/school group together to go door - to - door. Jack Edwards reported that the curbside recycling cost would be frozen for 2 years and would not increase during that time. Dave will contact Bill Steiner to come up with d plan and will report back at the next meeting if possible.

FIRE REPORT

Chief Palmer reported that last month EMS collections were $2,815.37 for non-resident ambulance billing and what was billed was $5,330.00. Year to date collections are $6,574.03 with what was billed out is $10,640.00.

He indicated that the fire station warranty work on the siding was completed and that the belief is that the repairs will help with the basement water problem.

Chief Palmer reported the following amounts that were generated in 2008 and what will be generated in 2009 by the three fire tax levies:

Levy	2008	2009
.9 mill	$151,174.00	0
1.3 mill	$167,515.00	$167,047.00
2.85 mill	$481,237.00	$481,528.00
Total	$799,926.00	$799,832.00

PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZC 2009-001 AND ZC 2009-002 WAS OPENED AT 6:18 P.M BY DAVID ARMENTROUT.

ZC 2009-001. The Zoning Commission recommends amending the regulations by adding a definition for Digital/Electronic signs which was supported and approved by Portage County Regional Planning and approved as to form by Chris Meduri of the Portage County Prosecutor's Office as follows:

Digitial/Electronic Message Board: Any sign that used alphabetic, pictographic, or symbolic information content to form a sign message or message wherein the sequence of messages and the rate of change are electronically programmed and can be modified by electronic processes.

Resolution 2009-067 - Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Commission as stated above. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: David Armentrout - Yea; Bonnie Howe - Yea; Diane Dillon - Yea

ZC 2009-002. The Zoning Commission recommends amend the regulations by removing section 420.14 ALTERATION AND REMOVAL OF NONCOMFORMING SIGNS and adding in. SEE SECTION 450. The amendment was supported and approved by Portage County Regional Planning and approved as to form by Chris Meduri of the Portage County Prosecutor's Office.

Resolution 2009-068 - Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by David Armentrout to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Commission as stated above. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: David Armentrout - Yea; Bonnie Howe - Yea; Diane Dillon - Yea.

THE PUBLIC MEETING CONCLUDED AT 6:25 P.M.

TRUSTEES' NEW BUSINESS

Dave reported he received a letter back from the Zoning Commission regarding ZC 2008-010.

Diane reported on the opening and dosing of the park by Rick Burrell and added that he does not want payment for his services but would like to see the money go back into park improvements.

Bonnie said that some school children had asked to borrow the Hot Stove league's picnic tables.

Diane reported that she order the port-a-johns for the park.

Dave reviewed new Hot Stove league lease.

Dave reported that clean-up day will be May 30th, 2009 from 8 AM to 12 NOON.

Resolution 2009-069 - Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by David Armentrout to pay bills on file with the Fiscal Officer. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: David Armentrout - Yea; Bonnie Howe - Yea; Diane Dillon - Yea.

JoAnn asked if there had been approval of Hirst Construction's work on the sewer project by the Project Engineer or Water Resource's Office in order to pay the invoice. The Trustees' knowing of none - JoAnn will contact the Water Resource's Office for approval reports.

Diane suggested that Jim Mahood handle the rental on the house. The Board of Trustee's agreed a Diane will work with him on it.

Resolution 2009-070 - Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to approve the minutes of 3/10/09 as amended. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: David Armentrout - Yea; Bonnie Howe - Abstain; Diane Dillon - Yea.

Dave suggested that the Trustees' each plan to look/review Township roads with Darrell so that they can get a better handle on the overall condition of Township roads.

Resolution 2009-071-Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: David Armentrout - Yea; Bonnie Howe - Yea; Diane Dillon - Yea.

Respectfully submitted,

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Bonnie Howe, Chairperson

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JoAnn Townend, Fiscal Officer