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, Zoning Inspectors Jim Mahood and Van Black; and Road Assistant Superintendent Bill Hahn. Trustee Diane Dillon was contacted via telephone.

A representative from Kenyon Energy was in attendance regarding the lease of Township land. He will fax a lease to the Township for review and discussion by the Trustees.

ZONING INSPECTOR'S REPORT:

Jim Mahood reported that there were six (6) acts of business. He further reported that he has sent out a few zoning letters and received a few calls regarding zoning board appointments. He also reported that he met with Bob Moser regarding the use of the building at Tallmadge and Hattrick Rd.

Resolution 2010-201 - Motion by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Brett Housley to approve the minutes of November 23, 2010. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent.

Resolution 2010-202 - Motion by Brett Housley and seconded by Bonnie Howe to pay bills. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent.

Resolution 2010-203 - Motion by Brett Housley and seconded by Bonnie Howe to approve line item transfers and supplements for 2010. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent.

Resolution 2010-204 - Motion by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Brett Housley to approve the 2011 appropriations. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent.

Resolution 2010-205 - Motion by Brett Housley and seconded by Bonnie Howe to approve bonuses. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent.

Resolution 2010-206 - Motion by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Brett Housley to reduce load limits effective January 3, 2011. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent.

Resolution 2010-207 - Motion by Brett Housley and seconded by Bonnie Howe to enter executive session at 5:35 p.m. to discuss the employment of personnel. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent.

Resolution 2010-208 - Motion by Brett Housley and seconded by Bonnie Howe to exit executive session at 6:00 p.m. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent.

Resolution 2010-209 - Motion by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Brett Housley to hold a public hearing on ZC2010-002 at 6:30 p.m. on January 25, 2011. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent.

Resolution 2010-210 - Motion by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Brett Housley to hold a public hearing on ZC2010-003 at 6:30 p.m. on January 25, 2011 . Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent.

Resolution 2010-211 - Motion by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Brett Housley to advertise for an on-call/contracted person to snow plow. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley - Yea; Diane Dillon - Absent.

Trustee Brett Housley, left the meeting at 6:10 p.m.

Assistant Road Superintendent’s Report:

Bill reported that he ordered 150 ton of salt on 11/29 and 250 ton of salt on 12/13/10.

He also reported that he ordered plow blades from Henderson, the only vendor that had them immediately available.

Bill further reported that the locks have been changed on all the buildings.

Bill obtained pricing for installing lettering on the new truck. American Graphics was able to match the other trucks lettering and will come to the Township to install the lettering at a cost of $161.00.

Bill reported that the inventory was done.

Bill obtained pricing for a new computer for the road department. The best pricing was received from Aloha Computer.

Bill inquired if Road department personnel still needed to complete daily reports. Bonnie asked that it be discussed at the next meeting.

Resolution 2010-212 - Motion by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Diane Dillon (via telephone) to purchase a laptop computer for the road department from Aloha Computer in the amount of $870.00. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe - Yea; Brett Housley - Absent; Diane Dillon - Yea (via telephone).

Bill further reported that there had been one funeral on 12/14/10.

Bill reported that the pavilion shell was up and inquired as to if the Road department was to plow the road to the water tower at the park.

Resolution 2010-213 - Motion was made by Bonnie Howe to adjourn at 6:35 p.m. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe; Yea; Brett Housley - Absent; Diane Dillon - Absent.

Respectfully submitted,

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Diane Dillon, Chairperson

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JoAnn Townend, Fiscal Officer