MINUTES OF THE ROOTSTOWN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
November 27, 2007
The regular meeting of the Rootstown Township Trustees opened at 5:30 p.m. on November 27, 2007. Those in attendance were Trustees David Armentrout and Bonnie Howe, Darrell Stephens, Jim Mahood, Van Black and Julie Gonzales.
Resolution No. 2007-178 – Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by David Armentrout to accept the minutes with changes of November 13, 2007. Upon roll call the vote as follows: David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, absent, Bonnie Howe, yea.
ROAD SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Darrell received a notice to order the 2008 Federal and State posters.
The Road Department will be attending an Underground Prevention Seminar in Youngstown on December 13th, weather permitting.
Darrell received an underground tank testing notice. He will be contacting them to schedule a tank inspection.
Darrell suggested having a dehumidifier installed downstairs of the Town Hall that would attach to the furnace. The Board agreed for Darrell to obtain quotes.
Darrell received a call from a resident who has been picking up old appliances from the recycling center. He said a Sheriff stopped him. The Board suggested writing a permission letter so the resident could carry it with him.
The tires have been installed on the trucks.
Resolution No. 2007-179 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Bonnie Howe to purchase a 2” autumn blaze maple from Davey Tree for the Davis family in memory of their parents to be planted at the cemetery in an amount not to exceed $210.00. Upon roll call the vote as follows: David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, absent, Bonnie Howe, yea.
Darrell reported the drives at the Park have been completed. The concession stand is almost painted. There are still items in the concession stand; Darrell will contact Hot Stove and Bonnie will ask football to see who the items belong to.
The following residents were present to express their concern of decreasing the speed limit on Rosalind Drive: Norma Gauer, Robin Melby, Eugene Priest and Leonard Smith all of Rosalind Drive. The Board will post a 20 MPH speed limit sign on Rosalind Drive. Darrell will contact the County Engineer for their recommendation. Darrell will order 20 MPH signs. Darrell will also install a speed limit sign on Kenneth Drive.
Dave said on December 19th there will be a Storm Water Management Meeting and they will be touring the County Engineer’s Office. Dave would like Bill Hahn and Jim Mahood to also attend.
Dave said there are two sections of roads that need piping that is corroding and needs replaced. One is on Sanford Road and another on Herriff Road. Dave realizes it would be very expensive to replace. Darrell thought the County was going to replace the pipes on Herriff Road. Dave said there are also pipes that need to be replaced in Bird Development.
Darrell said there was an accident on the curve on Campbellsport Road. He suggested requesting the County Engineer to install a guardrail in that area. The Board agreed and asked Julie to send a letter to the County Engineer.
Resolution No. 2007-180 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Bonnie Howe to purchase the playground equipment for the park from Recreation Creation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $10,538.00. Upon roll call the vote as follows: David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, absent, Bonnie Howe, yea.
Resolution No. 2007-181 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Bonnie Howe to purchase playground structure from Walnut Grove Playgrounds in an amount not to exceed $19,578.00. Upon roll call the vote as follows: David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, absent, Bonnie Howe, yea.
Dave received a complaint from George Buso regarding tall grass at the cemetery around the fence line. Darrell said he would check it out, but they were done mowing for the year.
Dave received a call from a resident on Vaughn Drive regarding sink holes. Darrell said they have been marked and will be repaired.
Bonnie said the Civic Club would like to put a couple of decorations up at the Town Hall for the holiday. The Board agreed to let them do it.
ZONING INSPECTOR’S REPORT
There were two (2) acts of business.
Resolution No. 2007-182 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Bonnie Howe to set a public hearing on December 27, 2007 at 5:30 PM at the Town Hall for Zoning Commission Amendments 2007-008, 009 and 010. Upon roll call the vote as follows: David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, absent, Bonnie Howe, yea.
Jim gave the Board a map of the property that was purchased by NEOUCOM on Marks Avenue.
Jim reported his telephone in the Zoning Office is not working. AT & T will be out by tomorrow evening.
Jim spoke to Chris Meduri regarding Mr. Epling’s request to split his property. Mr. Meduri did not see a problem as long as it did not affect any of his variances. Jim will notify Mr. Epling. The Board asked Jim to get that in writing from Chris.
6:30 PM Records Commission Meeting
Resolution No. 2007-183 – Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by David Armentrout to re-elect David Armentrout to be the representative for the Records Commission for 2008. Upon roll call the vote as follows: David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, absent, Bonnie Howe, yea.
Dave said the Records Commission has reviewed the following items in 2007:
Resolution No. 2007-184 – Motion was made by Bonnie Howe to adjourn the Records Commission Meeting at 6:35 PM. Upon roll call the vote as follows: David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, absent, Bonnie Howe, yea.
Dave said due to the absence of Diane Dillon and JoAnn Townend the Board postponed making a decision on wages for 2008 until the next Board meeting.
Dave suggested making copies of the updated version of the zoning codes for the new members of the Boards.
Resolution No. 2007-185 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Bonnie Howe to pay bills on file with the Fiscal Officer. Upon roll call all yeas and no nays.
Resolution No. 2007-186 - Motion was made by David Armentrout to adjourn at 6:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted:
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David Armentrout
Chairman
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JoAnn Townend
Fiscal Officer