Minutes of the Meeting of the Rootstown Township Trustees,
September 12, 2006The regular meeting of the Rootstown Township Trustees opened at 5:30 p.m. on September 12, 2006. Those in attendance were Trustees Bonnie Howe, and Diane Dillon, Darrell Stephens, Van Black and Julie Carpenter.
Resolution No. 2006-155 - Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by Bonnie Howe to accept the minutes of August 23, 2006. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; David Armentrout, absent.
ZONING INSPECTOR’S REPORT
There were 28 acts of business.
The Drennen visit has been scheduled September 26th at 9:00 AM. Jim spoke to Regional Planning Commission; their most current Ariel map is 2005.
Resolution No. 2006-156 – Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by Bonnie Howe to authorize Jim Mahood and any member(s) of the Zoning Boards who wishes to attend the 18th Annual Planning & Zoning Workshop at the Cleveland State University October 27, 2006. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; David Armentrout, absent.
Jim gave the Board a copy of his job manual for their review. The Board asked it to be more detailed.
Jim was having problems with the copy machine jamming it needs to be repaired. He said the main problem is the humidity. The Trustees told him to have someone check it.
The resident on Jay Street moved the vehicles to the back of their property and Jim couldn’t see the plates. Chris Meduri said Jim would have to ask for permission to go onto their property.
Resolution No. 2006-157 – Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by Bonnie Howe to authorize Jim Mahood to purchase pre-stamped envelopes for use of the Zoning and Road Departments. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; David Armentrout, absent.
The Garden Club Autumn Boutique is October 14th.
ROAD SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
We have not received the “Request to Proceed” letter from the State.
Resolution No. 2006-158 – Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by Bonnie Howe to enter into an agreement with Morton Salt to purchase 1500 tons of salt at $37.72 per ton. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; David Armentrout, absent.
Darrell and Al Mellott viewed the streets in Wintergreen Point Development on Meloy Road (off of Sandy Lake Road) and have no objections to accepting these streets.
Resolution No. 2006-159 – Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by Bonnie Howe to accept the following streets in Wintergreen Point Development:
Feet Miles TH 1641 Wintergreen Lane 1,073' .02 TH 1642; Misty Glen 125' .02 Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; David Armentrout, absent.
Darrell said the school has contacted him regarding a heating company van parking on the street in Hidden Knolls Development. Apparently, the resident across the street is also parking in the street and the school bus is having difficulty getting through. He suggested sending a letter to the resident to ask him not to park on the street or to stagger the vehicles. Darrell will give Julie the address.
Rummel Electric is going to extend the electricity pole at the Town Hall to a new pole and remove the other island.
There were no funerals since the last meeting.
Darrell contacted Dean’s Fence to get another quote but he is on vacation. Diane asked that he also get a quote for a split rail fence for the park.
Darrell received a quote from Buckeye Garage Door to replace the insulated Anderson door at the park concession stand in an amount of $845.00. The Board agreed to get another quote on a less expensive one. The door does not have to be the same style as they are on different walls.
The trails have been completed at the park and the bridge was replaced.
Darrell is in the process of getting quotes on laser surveying equipment.
Diane suggested Jim and Van get business cards.
Diane said Misty contacted her regarding the restrooms at the park that are not being locked. Darrell spoke to the Rizzos and Ben moved to Kent to go to college so Diane Rizzo is now doing his job. There may have been a transition period where they were not locked.
Resolution No. 2006-160 - Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by Bonnie Howe to pay bills on file with the Fiscal Officer. Upon roll call all yeas and no nays.
The Board received a letter from the Portage County Health Department asking if we are interested in a flu clinic. Diane will contact Chief Palmer to possibly have it at the Fire Station.
Diane said we received a letter from the Commissioners’ Office regarding tagging Township vehicles; Chuck does have a vehicle that is not marked. Diane asked that he contact JoAnn.
Resolution No. 2006-161 - Motion was made by Bonnie Howe to adjourn at 6:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Bonnie Howe
Chairperson__________________________________
JoAnn Townend
Fiscal Officer