Regular Meeting
Meeting Minutes – 20111004
Regular Meeting
Perry Township Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
October 4, 2011 7:00pm
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance:
Excused absence: Scott Weckbacher, Zoning Inspector- Attending Stark County Regional Planning
Additions/Deletions to Agenda:
Trustee Laubacher stated that the Board received a notice to negotiate from the firefighters for wages only.
Public Hearings/Invited Guests:
Honorable Judge Edward J. Elum and Chief Deputy Michael McDonald- Stark County Sales Tax Issue #29
Judge Elum stated that he is a member of the Executive Board of the Community Corrections Plan and they are requesting the Board’s support and resolution for Issue #29 Sales Tax that will appear on the ballot- 0.5% Criminal Justice and Administrative Services Sales Tax. The sales tax that was passed in 2003 expired in June 2010. This sales tax covers all of western Stark County. Judge Elum stated that the Massillon Municipal Court is pleased with Chief Pomesky and the Perry Township Police Department. The Court has also had the opportunity to hear testimony from employees of the Perry Township Fire Department. Both Township Departments are professional and Massillon Court is happy to work with Chief Pomesky and the safety forces of Perry Township.
Judge Elum stated that the Criminal Justice sales tax is important in many ways. The passing of the sales tax would allow the continuing collaboration of booking at the court and jail with the Police Departments. The dramatic effect that would happen if the sales tax doesn’t pass would be two fold. The Board and audience received an outline of information regarding Issue #29 and the importance of the sales tax. Judge Elum asked the Board of Trustees to pass a resolution to allow the people of Perry Township to know that this is a serious criminal justice and public safety issue.
Sheriff Tim Swanson and Chief Deputy McDonald thanked the Board for allowing them to come in and speak regarding the importance of Issue #29.
Trustee Chessler stated that the Board received a model resolution. The newspaper has noted that some of Perry Township’s neighboring jurisdictions have considered and passed the resolution. Trustee Chessler stated that considering that there is a Judge, Sheriff and highest ranking Officer of the Sheriff’s Department here in Perry Township should say something. What it says is that this isn’t a county sales tax, this is an issue that as you can see will effect you and your neighbors. The most difficult thing to do is to speak to the people who need it because you don’t know who is going to be a victim tomorrow. Trustee Chessler stated that the Board of Trustees can make the symbolic gesture and make a public statement stating that the Board of Trustees support what the County office holders are doing and trying to do with their budget. Trustee Chessler encouraged the members of the audience to go home and share this information with their neighbors and educate them on the importance of Issue #29.
Communications:
Board Received a Letter September 29, 2011 from Dr. Peter Ferguson, President- Board of Stark County Commissioners Requesting the Board Consider a Resolution in Support of the Stark County Sales Tax
Trustee Chessler made a motion that the Board approve the resolution in support of the sales tax in the form that it is written in draft or within the modifications that the Board would like to make; Seconded by Trustee Capaldi with no modifications.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Miss Capaldi, yes.
Public Speaks on items up for Board Approval: None.
Township Business requiring Board Action:
Unfinished Business: None.
New Business:
Trustee Laubacher made a motion to approve bills in the amount of $77,346.29 for the week ending October 4, 2011; Seconded by Trustee Capaldi.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Miss Capaldi, yes.
Fiscal Officer:
Trustee Chessler made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 27, 2011 Regular Meeting; Seconded by Trustee Capaldi.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Miss Capaldi, yes.
Administration: None.
Fire Department:
Consider the Adoption of the Fire Department Civilian Rider Policy
Chief Martin asked the Board to consider the adoption of the Fire Department Civilian Rider Policy. This was discussed at a previous Board meeting. Chief Martin stated that he and the Law Director drafted a policy which has been submitted to the Board.
Trustee Capaldi made a motion that the Board adopt the Civilian Observer Policy as outlined in the memorandum from Chief Martin dated September 30, 2011; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Miss Capaldi, yes.
Police Department: None.
Road Department:
Consider TID Grant Purchases for Approval
Mr. Masalko stated that the Road Department received pricing from Path Master, Inc . which is a state purchasing company. That amount will be turned into the TID Grant for payment. The total amount for the school light apparatuses is $5,573.00. The bid for installation will take place at a later date because time is running out. The project is permissible according to those controlling the TID Grant. Trustee Capaldi stated that she just wanted to state for the record that the Board accepted the bids and tabled them for further review. The bids are not going to be accepted and as an alternative the project will be pieced together through the TID grant. Mr. Masalko stated that was correct. Mr. Hall stated that this particular request to purchase the lighting apparatus is within the guidelines of the grant and is also in compliance with the State bidding requirements.
Trustee Chessler made a motion that the Board approve and authorize the Road Superintendent to take the steps necessary to complete the purchase of a school light apparatus with Path Master Inc. at the terms and conditions at a cost not to exceed $5,573.00; Seconded by Trustee Capaldi.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Miss Capaldi, yes.
Law Director: None.
Zoning: None.
Parks: None.
Department Matters Not Requiring Board Action:
Administration: None.
Fire Department: None.
Parks/Recycling: None.
Police Department:
Road Department: None.
Zoning: None.
Law Director: None.
Announcements:
A. Stark County Commissioners- Annexation Hearing regarding a portion of Route 30 and Cincinnat Street scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 5:30pm- Township Hall
B. Canton League of Women Voters Hosting Perry Trustee Candidates Night- Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 6:00pm to8:00pm- Township Hall.
C. Perry Heights Firefighters Association 4th Annual “Fire Prevention Week Kick Off Breakfast and Open House”-Sunday, October 9, 2011 8:00am to 1:00pm- Station #3- 3100 Bailey Ave. NW- $5.00 ages 12 and up and $3.00 ages 4-11. Children 3 and under are free. Open House for Station #2- Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Open House for Station #1- Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Public Speaks-Open Forum:
Chuck Riegler- 430 Cayuga Cir. NW. Mr. Riegler inquired the status of the project at Longbrook and Genoa. Mr. Masalko stated that the Board passed and approved moving forward with the project last week. The utilities were just marked in the area where the project will be taking place. Mr. Masalko stated that the project will begin tomorrow or Thursday. Trustee Laubacher stated that he and Mr. Masalko went out to the site to sign the agreement with Mrs. Cale.
Executive Session(s):
Trustee Chessler made a motion that the Board adjourn into executive session pursuant to ORC 121.22 (G) (1) regarding compensation to include the Board, Fiscal Officer, Law Director and Police Chief.
AND
Executive session pursuant to ORC 121.22 (G) (1) to consider the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee or regulated individual, unless the public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing to include the Board, Fiscal Officer, Law Director, Police Chief and Deputy Chief; Seconded by Trustee Capaldi.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Miss Capaldi, yes.
Adjourned into Executive Session at: 7:39pm
Adjourned from Executive Session at: 8:17pm
Adjournment:
With nothing further to come before the Board, Trustee Laubacher made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:17pm; Seconded by Trustee Capaldi.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Miss Capaldi, yes.
Lee C. Laubacher, President Joe Schlegel, Fiscal Officer