Regular Meeting

Regular Meetings 

 The Perry Township Board of Trustees meets in Regular Meeting format on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM.   

The meetings are held at the Township Hall located at

3111 Hilton Street NW

in Massillon. Regular Meetings include reports by Department Heads, the Law Director, and the Township Administrator.  The public is welcome to offer comments during the Public Speaks portion of the agenda on township related matters.

 

Perry Township Board of Trustees

 

Regular Meeting

 

March 4, 2014 7:00 pm

 

 

 

Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance:

 

Excused absence:  Joe Schlegel, Fiscal Officer – Joyce Fetzer, Administrator standing in his place this evening; Scott Weckbacher, Zoning Inspector – attending Stark County Regional Planning meeting

 

Additions/Deletions to Agenda:

 

Trustee Laubacher stated that he is requesting that the Board adjourn into an Executive Session at the end of this evening’s meeting pursuant to ORC 121.22 (G) (1) with possible action to be taken.

 

Public Hearings/Invited Guests:

 

Communications:

 

Letter Received on 2/28/14 ~ Oster Sand & Gravel, Inc.

 

Road Superintendent Masalko stated that the letter from Oster Sand & Gravel was received at the Administration Office on February 28, 2014 and was copied for the Road Department.  Mr. Masalko added that he had a brief discussion with Scott Oster approximately six (6) months ago in regard to an overweight permit.  At that time, Mr. Oster decided not to do the overweight permit and Mr. Masalko requested that he direct a letter to the Board indicating his intentions.  Mr. Masalko stated that this must be the letter Mr. Oster was intending to direct to the Board. 

 

Trustee Haines stated that some of the numbers within Mr. Oster’s letter were not clear and in addition,  not enough details were given to enable the Board to directly address.

 

 A brief discussion regarding the weight restrictions within the Township roads as well as the county roads transpired.

 

Trustee Chessler stated that he would prefer some additional clarity as to how the Township would assess the state of the roads now and whether or not any damage possibly incurring could be attributable to Oster’s weight limit overage.   

 

The Board requested Road Superintendent Masalko to obtain clarification from Mr. Oster specifically what was being requested as well as obtain some photographs of the areas in question.

 

Letter Received on 2/28/14 ~ Rhonda Wymer

 

Trustee Laubacher stated that the Board received a letter from Rhonda Wymer, 4941 Trafalgar Street SW,  asking that the No Parking sign be removed from her residential allotment and inquired if Road Superintendent Masalko had made a visual check on this sign.  Mr. Masalko stated that he had and added that he saw no reason why this sign could not be removed. 

 

Trustee Chessler stated that based on the circumstances of the request and the opinion of the Road Superintendent, he makes a motion that the Board authorize the removal of the No Parking sign at or near the home on 4941 Trafalgar Street SW; Seconded by Trustee Laubacher.

 

Mr. Laubacher, yes.  Mr. Chessler, yes.  Mr. Haines, yes.

 

Public Speaks on items up for Board Approval: None.

 

Township Business requiring Board Action: None.

 

Unfinished Business:   None.

 

New Business:

 

Trustee Laubacher made a motion to approve bills and payroll in the amount of $345,032.18 for the week ending February 25, 2014 and bills only in the amount of $44,576.83 for the week ending March 4, 2014 for a combined total of $389,609.01; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.

 

ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes.  Mr. Chessler, yes.  Mr. Haines, yes. 

 

Fiscal Officer: 

 

Trustee Laubacher made a motion to accept the minutes of the February 18, 2014 Regular Meeting; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.

 

ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes.  Mr. Chessler, yes.  Mr. Haines, yes. 

 

Administration:  None.

 

Fire Department:

 

Consider the purchase of two (2) AutoPulse CPR Devices

 

Chief Martin stated that the Fire Department is requesting that the Board of Trustees authorize the purchase of two (2) additional AutoPulse CPR devices and accessories from Zoll Medical Corporation in an amount not to exceed $31,428.60.  Chief Martin stated that the Fire Department currently has one (1) AutoPulse CPR device on the primary medical unit at Station #1.  The AutoPulse CPR device has demonstrated its ability to be exceptionally beneficial in providing CPR in the field while allowing medical personnel to focus on patient care.  The Fire Department is recommending that the Board authorize the purchase of two (2) additional AutoPulse CPR devices to equip the primary ambulances in Stations #2 and 3.  Attached before the Board is the State Bid purchase contract #800265 (STS652).

 

Trustee Haines inquired if there was any type of warranty or extended warranty for these devices.  Chief Martin stated that there is a warranty that comes with the purchase but no extended warranty is offered.

 

Trustee Chessler stated that based on the foregoing information given by the Fire Chief, makes a motion that the Board authorize the Fire Chief to proceed with the purchase of the two (2) AutoPulse CPR devices and accessories from Zoll Medical Corporation in an amount not to exceed $31,428.60; Seconded by Trustee Haines.

 

ROLL CALL:  Mr. Laubacher, yes.  Mr. Chessler, yes.  Mr. Haines, yes.

 

Fire Chief Martin stated that he wanted to thank Mr. Steve Grazier of the Massillon Independent for the wonderful article he wrote in regard to the Fire Department’s new emergency medical equipment.  Chief Martin stated that the department has received many comments about how well done the article was as well as how proud they were of the fact that Perry Township has this type of equipment available.  Chief Martin stated that he very much appreciated Mr. Grazier taking the time to come to the Township to do this article.

 

Police Department: None.

 

Road Department:

 

Consider the Purchase of an Additional 1,035 tons of Deicing Road Salt

 

Road Superintendent Masalko stated that he is requesting the Board’s approval for the possible purchase of an additional 1,035 tons of road deicing salt in the amount of $50,000.00.  These additional monies will be taken out of the appropriation 11-C-02 account, the paving portion of the budget.  Mr. Masalko stated that he spoke with Fiscal Officer Schlegel in regard to this matter to ensure the funds would be available.  This was not a budgeted amount at the beginning of the year, but now becomes necessary because of the severity of the winter. 

 

Trustee Haines inquired of Mr. Masalko how much of our salt supply was left and Mr. Masalko stated that there was approximately 1,000 tons remaining.  Mr. Masalko stated that approximately 300 tons are used on a full salting, but in the event there are several more storms in March, the salt supply would be almost none. 

 

Trustee Chessler inquired if the salt purchases were done in installments or if the 1,035 tons in the amount of $50,000.00 would be one transaction.  Mr. Masalko stated that if $50,000.00 could be made available, he would order 200 tons at a time, if and when needed.

 

Trustee Haines inquired of Road Superintendent Masalko how much salt he allots to start the year.  Mr. Masalko stated that they like to start the year with 2,000 tons in stock. 

 

Trustee Laubacher made a motion that the Board authorize the Road Superintendent to purchase the additional 1,035 tons of deicing road salt in the amount of $50,000.00 with the additional monies to be taken out of the appropriation 11-C-02 paving account; Seconded by Trustee Haines.

 

ROLL CALL:  Mr. Laubacher, yes.  Mr. Chessler, yes.  Mr. Haines, yes.

 

Law Director: None.

 

Zoning: None.

 

Parks/Recycling: None.

 

Department Matters Not Requiring Board Action:

 

Administration: None.

 

Fire Department: None.

 

Police Department: None.

 

Road Department: None.

 

Parks/Recycling: None.

 

Zoning: None.  

 

Law Director: None.

 

Upcoming Events:

 

~Trustee Laubacher made the reminder to turn the clocks ahead – the time changes at 2 am on Sunday, March 9, 2014.

 

~Perry Township Bicentennial meeting – Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the Township Hall

 

~Notice from Ohio Division of Liquor Control – Transfer license #7013365 to PONY LLC 3202 Lincoln Way E. 1st Floor Patio, Perry Township, Massillon, Ohio from Scoreboard Sports Pub, Inc. – Response must be postmarked no later than 3/31/14

 

Public Speaks-Open Forum:

 

Harold Ritz, 1810 Cadbury Ave. NW, Massillon 44646 – Mr. Ritz asked a question in regard to the previously mentioned $50,000 coming out of paving and if this would shorten the paving budget.  Mr. Masalko stated that if this money were to be used, there would be less paving. 

 

Mr. Ritz asked a second question regarding the liquor license for PONY LLC and asked if that meant that it is opening up.

 

Trustee Chessler explained that the notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control is a notification that the Township receives regarding an entity called PONY LLC that has requested to be the recipient of the transfer of the liquor license from the Scoreboard Sports Pub and if any party would have an objection to this, they have until March 31, 2014 to make those objections known.

 

Mr. Ritz stated that they (referring to the fire department) do not get good clarification coming from the Township on certain building aspects and it leaves them a little behind the times at the F.D.

 

Trustee Chessler stated that this would not be a matter that would relate to liquor control, but would be a building department matter.  Trustee Chessler also stated that if there are renovations going on to any extent, the building department must be contacted for permits to be obtained.  If significant renovations are being done, a certified architect would have to be involved so that the codes are being met according to compliance.  Trustee Chessler added that if anything would affect the fire department, the Fire Prevention Officer should be plugged into that and that is where the fire department would get the information.

 

Mr. Ritz also asked if the Township receives notifications of the closing of hydrants.  Fire Chief Martin stated that sometimes the department does get them and sometimes not.  Since it is through a private water system, there is no statutory requirement that the fire department be notified. 

 

Trustee Haines stated that this would be something that could be addressed since it raises a very valid point as to the fire department responding to a call.

 

Timothy Blythe, 2956 Bridgeton St. NW, Massillon 44646 – Mr. Blythe asked if there would be an opportunity to speak after the Executive Session.  Trustee Laubacher stated yes there would be.

 

Mr. Blythe stated that he wished to make a comment and use Jackson Township as an example.  In order for a zoning permit to be approved, it is submitted to the fire department, then the fire department checks off on the building to make sure it meets the requirements that the fire department has.  Mr. Blythe asked if this was something that is in effect in Perry Township and stated that he did not think it was.  Mr. Blythe also stated that this might be something worth looking into.  Mr. Blythe stated that also in Jackson Township, when the zoning department has a request for a permit, they take a look at the permit and sign off on it then send a copy to the fire department so that they can sign off on it and then the zoning permit is issued to go forward to the building department.

 

Chief Martin stated that unfortunately with the way the government works, not everyone knows what is going on even though they should.  There are projects going on through the building department and the fire department does not necessarily get notified in a timely manner. 

 

Trustee Laubacher stated that we could make mention of that to Zoning Inspector Weckbacher to be able to forward pertinent information to Mark Abbott, Fire Prevention Officer.

 

Executive Session(s): 

 

Trustee Laubacher made a motion that the Board adjourn into an Executive Session pursuant to ORC 121.22 (G) (1) to include the Trustees with possible action to be taken; Seconded by Trustee Haines.

 

ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes.  Mr. Chessler, yes.  Mr. Haines, yes. 

 

The Board adjourned into Executive Session at: 7:25 pm

 

The Board adjourned from Executive Session at: 8:05 pm

 

Adjournment:

 

With nothing further to come before the Board, Trustee Chessler made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 pm; Seconded by Trustee Haines.

 

ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes.  Mr. Chessler, yes.  Mr. Haines, yes. 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

 

Lee Laubacher, President                                                                                             Joe Schlegel, Fiscal Officer