Minutes of the Meeting of the Rootstown Township Trustees,
October 10, 2006The regular meeting of the Rootstown Township Trustees opened at 5:30 p.m. on October 10, 2006. Those in attendance were Trustees Bonnie Howe, Diane Dillon and David Armentrout, JoAnn Townend, Chief Palmer, Darrell Stephens, Jim Mahood, Van Black and Julie Carpenter.
Resolution No. 2006-179 - Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by David Armentrout to accept the minutes of September 26, 2006 with an amendment to Resolution No. 2006-163 to exclude the inspection of Mr. Charles Mehl residence and to only include his buildings and grounds. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; David Armentrout, yea.
Janet Esposito, candidate for Portage County Auditor was present to ask for support in the Election on November 7th. Mrs. Esposito informed us that the evaluations are in the process of being mailed to all Portage County property owners.
ZONING INSPECTOR’S REPORT
There were 2 acts of business.
Jim spoke to Chris Meduri and he needs a resolution number for the warrant for Mr. Mehl before he begins the paperwork. Jim will contact him.
Jim received a call from Gary Miller and Hot Stove contacted him regarding building on Gracie Field. The building will be 32X72 and include batting cages. He will bring in the plans for Jim’s review.
Jim is unable to print the screen to include with his procedures manual. He has contacted Zone Pro for assistance. Jim doesn’t have a manual for that program. The Board authorized him to purchase a manual.
The Board asked Julie if she could e-mail Michele Stuck to see if we are able to copy the Zoning Book from the Township website onto a cd. Michele said it is possible to copy onto a cd; but she currently having difficulty with the host linking into the document. She has contacted them for repairs.
The architect for the Rootstown School Bus Garage notified Jim that their soil came back bad. A hole was found from where the lot was cleared for fields and was filled with trees and stumps. The building still sits within regulations but the employee parking is now going to be installed in the front of the building and the buses will remain in the back.
No one from the Davis residents notified him regarding their sign. The letter has been sent.
Dave received a call from a resident (Mr. Buso) regarding trash on Tallmadge Road. Jim said it has been taken care of.
Dave reported on the Regional Planning Commission’s agenda for the meeting scheduled tomorrow our Zoning Commission has requested a zoning change of the old glass factory on Sandy Lake Road from a G1 to a C2. Regional Planning Commission is not recommending this is due to the inconsistency of our Comprehensive Land Use Plan. These properties were intended for industrial development.
ROAD SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Darrell is meeting with Shelly Company on Friday. They should be completing Ravenna Development tomorrow. He met with Water Resources regarding repairing five (5) manholes in this Development.
Darrell replaced the speed limit sign on Lynn Road.
Darrell ordered 200 tons of salt.
Darrell is still waiting on several quotes for laser tools and equipment. He will be purchasing roll spreader parts and plow blades.
There were 3 funerals since the last meeting.
Darrell received a quote from Dean’s Fence for fence to be installed at the cemetery. They were approximately $2,000.00 higher than the first quote.
The foundations at the cemetery have been poured.
Darrell received a quote from Skibiski Asphalt (Ron) to asphalt trails at the park in an amount of $8,600.00. The Board advised the Road Crew to prepare the trail prior to paving this year and pave it next year.
Dave said the Nina Drive sign is missing again. Darrell replaced it at one time and may have to order another one.
Dave believes the rules and regulations need to be enforced at the cemetery. Another tree has been planted and a bench has been placed. The Board agreed for the road crew to remove these items and keep them in a safe place.
Don Hanna who lives on Stoney Creek in Cobble Stone Development contacted Dave asking if the road crew would patch his road. Darrell said they would try to fix some of the holes this year. Dave will contact Mr. Hanna.
Bonnie asked Darrell to investigate the cracks in the road on Herriff Road.
The Board agreed to send another letter to the railroad regarding the tracks on Lynn Road. Dave said he would also contact them.
Resolution No. 2006-180 - Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to enter into executive session at 6:30 PM to discuss personnel matters. Upon roll call all yeas and no nays.
Resolution No. 2006-181 - Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to exit executive session at 7:45 PM. Upon roll call all yeas and no nays.
Resolution No. 2006-182- Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by David Armentrout to accept the resignation of Diane Dillon, Trustee effective October 31, 2006 due to an OPERS retirement and appoint Diane Dillon to fill the vacancy of the unexpired term effective November 1, 2006; because we feel she was elected by the people and should be re-appointed. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea; Diane Dillon, abstained; David Armentrout, yea.
Community Awareness Day is November 4th from 10AM-2PM at the Rootstown High School.
Dave will notify the Record-Courier regarding the vacancies to the Zoning Commission and Zoning Appeals Board.
Dave decided he would attend the 18th Annual Planning & Zoning Workshop in Cleveland. Dave will complete the registration and give it to JoAnn.
JoAnn gave the Board an invitation to the Northeast Ohio Township Association Legislative Breakfast on February 1, 2007.
JoAnn gave the Board an invitation to the City, Village, Township Officials Law Enforcement and Attorneys Zoning Licensing and Regulations of Sexual Oriented Businesses on November 3rd in Columbus. The Board is not interested.
Dave asked JoAnn if she received information regarding installing a street light at Stone Ridge and Lexington Court. JoAnn received the information-signed them and returned them.
Resolution No. 2006-183 - Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by David Armentrout to pay bills on file with the Fiscal Officer. Upon roll call all yeas and no nays.
Resolution No. 2006-184 - Motion was made by Bonnie Howe to adjourn at 8:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Bonnie Howe
Chairperson__________________________________
JoAnn Townend
Fiscal Officer