The regular meeting of the Rootstown Township Trustees opened at 5:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Trustees Diane Dillon and Brett Housley; JoAnn Townend, Fiscal Officer, Darrell Stephens, Chief Palmer and Van Black. Trustee Howe could not be re-reached to confirm that the meeting was going forward and not cancelled due to inclement weather.

ROAD SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Darrell reported that Issue II for 2011 will need the financial officer’s certification and that the Lynn Road culvert will be started the first part of November. He further reported that the NOPEC projects have been completed from the first round. He offered information regarding two additional NOPEC projects of energy efficient lighting in garage areas and self closing faucets at the park.

Resolution 2010-174 - Motion was made by Brett Housley and seconded by Diane Dillon to accept and submit the two additional NOPEC projects regarding lighting and faucets. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Yea; Bonnie Howe - Absent

Darrell received three quotes for the removal of a tree on Rootstown Road. They were: Ron Cain $375.00; Dominic’s Tree Service $375.00; Enterprise Tree Service $300.00.

Resolution 2010-175 - Motion was made by Brett Housley and seconded by Diane Dillon to accept the quote of Enterprise Tree Service of $300.00 for the removal of the tree on Rootstown Road. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Yea; Bonnie Howe - Absent

Darrell further reported that the 2004 Chevrolet truck needs a new windshield. He obtained four quotes as follows: Buckeye Glass $317.74; Kent-Stow City Glass $175.00; Auto Glass Systems $189.19 and Repair That Glass $232.56.

Resolution 2010-176 - Motion was made by Brett Housley and seconded by Diane Dillon to accept the quote of Kent-Stow City Glass of $175.00 for the windshield replacement.. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Yea; Bonnie Howe - Absent

Darrell reported that there had been no funerals and that the foundations were complete at the cemetery.

ZONING INSPECTOR’S REPORT

Jim Mahood, zoning inspector was not in attendance. Assistant zoning inspector, Van Black gave a quick review of the last ZBA meeting.

FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT

Chief Palmer reported that to date the Township has collected $38,484.78 for non resident ambulance billing of the $56,540.00 that has been billed.

He further reported that one of the fire trucks and the station was damaged by a department member after returning from a house fire in Brimfield. He reported the incident to the insurance company and is obtaining estimates on the repairs.

The Fire Chief and Trustees had a discussion regarding the first alert communication system.

Resolution 2010-177 - Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by Brett Housley to write a letter to TRZ Communications regarding the discontinuance of utilizing TRZ’s first alert communication system, due to the failure of operation during the weather emergency earlier in the day. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Yea; Bonnie Howe - Absent

FISCAL OFFICER’S REPORT

JoAnn reviewed the oil and natural gas law changes - senate bill 165 with Trustees. She also reported that the balance of unused hours with the Portage County Regional Planning Commission was 59.25 hours. She also gave the Chairman three original final NOPEC reports completed by Justin Meonske for submittal to NOPEC.

Resolution 2010-178 - Motion was made by Brett Housley and seconded by Diane Dillon to pay bills on file with the Fiscal Officer. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Yea; Bonnie Howe - Absent

Resolution 2010-179 - Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by Brett Housley to not request a hearing by the Ohio Department of Liquor Control for the transfer of liquor license for the Ravenna BP. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Yea; Bonnie Howe - Absent

Resolution 2010-180 - Motion was made by Diane Dillon to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Yea; Bonnie Howe - Absent.

Respectfully submitted,

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Diane Dillon, Chairperson

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JoAnn Townend, Fiscal Officer