The regular meeting of the Rootstown Township Trustees opened at 5:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Trustees Bonnie Howe and Brett Housley; JoAnn Townend, Fiscal Officer, Bill Hahn, Jim Mahood and Van Black.

Resolution 2011-069 - Motion was made by Brett Housley and seconded by Bonnie Howe to approve the minutes of April 12, 2011. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent.

ROAD SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Bill Hahn reported that the Road Department needs two (2) new front tires for the Chevy dump truck. Bill recommends that the Trustees approve the purchase of two (2) Firestone tires from Defer Tire at the cost of $237.00.

Resolution 2011-070 - Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Brett Housley to purchase two (2) Firestone tires from Defer Tire at the cost of $237.00 ea. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent

Bill reported that the Wheel horse tractor used at the cemetery was traded at no cost for the three point shovel at White’s Tractor sales

Bill reported that the water was turned on at the park and that the road crew was in the process of building picnic tables.

Bill also reported that he is still getting prices for grills.

Bill reported that the paperwork has been submitted for Issue 2 for Lynn Road. The Township applied for a 20/80 split (Township 20% and Issue 2-80%).

ZONING INSPECTOR’S REPORT

Jim Mahood reported that there were 2 permits applied for (1 swimming pool & 1 shed). He further reported that two (2) violation letters were sent out. Jim reported that the ZIA meeting held on the 19th granted the Stratton area variance with conditions and denied the DeLauro variance for a setback.

Jim took his computer to Aloha Computer for repairs and also reported that John Lallathin built another sign display for the new pavilion.

Jim will be attending P.R.E.P. meeting at the Regional Planning Office on 4/27/11. Jim also talked about the need for a fee schedule for a permit for well drilling.

Resolution 2011-071 - Motion was made by Brett Housley and seconded by Bonnie Howe to set a fee schedule for well drilling to be determined within the next sixty (60) days with no permits to be issued for ninety (90) days. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley- Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent

Resolution 2011-072 - Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Brett Housley to amend the comprehensive land use plan addendum amendment as submitted in writing by Judy Adamson. Sections amended are: D. Parks and Recreation - Page 41 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Page 43 Bikeway Connections with the addition of a map. These changes are to be incorporated into the comprehensive land use plan addendum amendment and are to be made by Judy Adamson. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley- Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent

FISCAL OFFICER’S REPORT

Resolution 2011-073 - Motion was made by Brett Housley and seconded by Bonnie Howe to set a public hearing on ZC-2010-003 on May 10th at 6:00 p.m. This meeting was rescheduled due to the newspaper not advertising the first public hearing that was scheduled for 4/26/11. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley- Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent

Resolution 2011-074 - Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Brett Housley to pay bills on file with the Fiscal Officer. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent

Resolution 2011-075 - Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Brett Housley to contribute $350.00 towards the 2011 Memorial Day Parade. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent

Resolution 2011-076 - Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Brett Housley to enter into a lease agreement with Community Leasing Partners for the purchase of a fire truck contingent upon approval by the Prosecutor. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley- Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent

Resolution 2011-077 - Motion was made by Bonnie Howe to adjourn at 6:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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Brett Housley, Chairman

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JoAnn Townend, Fiscal Officer