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
April 15, 2014 7:00 pm
Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance:
Excused absence:
Additions/Deletions to Agenda:
Trustee Haines stated that there are two (2) additions and one (1) deletion to this evening’s Agenda. One addition is the discussion with Commissioner Regula; the second addition is under the Fire Department in regard to Bench Testing; a deletion is requested under the Road Department in regard to the Consideration of the OPWC Summerdale Project. Trustee Haines stated that there will be more information on this matter in the next several weeks; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes.
Public Hearings/Invited Guests:
Communications:
Commissioner Richard Regula thanked the Board for the opportunity to speak this evening and stated that he was here this evening to discuss two (2) things. The first item is in regard to the intersection of Fohl and Shepler. Commissioner Regula stated that there has been a proposal from the Stark County Engineer to put a roundabout at the intersection of Shepler Church Ave. and Fohl St. in Perry and Bethlehem Townships , attachments before the Board. Mr. Regula gave a brief explanation of this proposed project. Commissioner Regula stated that he was here this evening to ask for the Township’s support in regard to this project.
Trustee Chessler inquired of Mr. Regula what the most effective form of support would be from the Township, a letter of support or a resolution. Commissioner Regula stated that Bethlehem Township did pass a resolution, but a letter of support to the Stark County Commissioners and the Stark County Engineer would also be sufficient.
Trustee Chessler made a motion that the Perry Township Board of Trustees pass a resolution that will lead to a letter to be sent to the Stark County Commissioners and the Stark County Engineer indicating the Township’s collective support for the roundabout project that is in Perry and Bethlehem Townships; Seconded by Trustee Haines.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes.
Commissioner Regula stated that the second item he wanted to discuss this evening is the Township’s support for State Issue 1 which is the Ohio Public Works Commission Renewal of their bond issue.
Trustee Laubacher made a motion that the Perry Township Board of Trustees send a supporting letter and make a resolution in support of the State Capital Improvement Program, State Issue 1 to the Stark County Commissioners; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes.
Commissioner Regula stated that on behalf of the Board of Commissioners, he wanted to thank the Perry Township Board of Trustees for past support of the passage of the sales tax and also to say thanks to the taxpayers of Stark County because their support has been most beneficial. Commissioner Regula also stated that they are looking forward to partnering with the Township and moving the drainage program forward.
Letter to the Board of Trustees ~ Transfer Request from Mildred Kowell
Trustee Chessler made a motion that the Board appoint Mildred Kowell to a position on the Perry Township Zoning Commission from her current position as alternate; Seconded by Trustee Laubacher.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes.
Trustee Laubacher stated that he regrets to relay the death of Richard Smyser, a member of the Perry Township Zoning Commission. A replacement for Mr. Smyser on the Zoning Commission will be necessary to be made in the near future.
Public Speaks on items up for Board Approval:
Tim Blythe inquired as to the renewal levy for the Police Department. Mr. Blythe stated that during a previous discussion, there was a concern about what size levy that could be met in the future as well as extensive discussion in regard to the Police Department running out of money this year. Mr. Blythe stated that he is concerned about the proposed renewal of a levy versus a replacement levy and asked if the Board could share some insight on this matter.
Trustee Laubacher stated that this matter would be discussed under the upcoming portion of the Agenda under the Police Department.
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 $156,529.26 for the week ending April 8, 2014 and bills only in the amount of $33,650.52 for the week ending April 15, 2014 for a combined total of $190,179.78; Seconded by Trustee Haines.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes.
Fiscal Officer:
Trustee Laubacher made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 1, 2014 Regular Meeting; Seconded by Trustee Haines.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines.
Administration:
Fire Department
Consider Accepting the Resignation of Joe DiAntonio
Fire Chief Martin stated that the Fire Department is requesting that the Board of Trustees accept the letter of resignation from Joe DiAntonio effective April 24, 2014. Joe has accepted a position with another fire department in Cuyahoga County.
Trustee Laubacher made a motion that the Board accept the letter of resignation from Joe DiAntonio effective April 24, 2014; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes.
Consider Authorizing Dispatching Contract with Cen Com
Fire Chief Martin stated that the Fire Department recommends that the Board of Trustees authorize the Fire Department to enter into a Fire/EMS Dispatching Service Agreement with Cen Com for the year of 2014. The Fire/EMS service fee is based on the 2013 incident total of 3034 incidents at $34.00 per incident. The monthly fee will be $8,596.33 for Fire/EMS services. Chief Martin indicated that the contract was presented to Law Director Hall for his review and approval.
Trustee Laubacher made a motion that the Perry Township Board of Trustees authorize the Perry Township Fire Department to enter into a Fire/EMS Dispatching Service Agreement with Cen Com for the year 2014 at a rate of $34.00 per alarm; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes.
Consider Authorizing Annual Bench Flowing Testing of SCBA
Fire Chief Martin stated that the Fire Department is requesting that the Board of Trustees authorize the services of Fire Force, Inc., 1013 Sponseller Road, Columbiana, Ohio 44512 to conduct the required annual Bench Flow test on all Perry Township Fire Department Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. The cost of Bench Flow Testing services not to exceed $3,300.00.
Trustee Laubacher made a motion that the Board of Trustees authorize the Perry Fire Department to use the services of Fire Force, Inc. to conduct the required annual Bench Flow test for all Perry Township Fire Department Self Contained Breathing Apparatus at a cost not to exceed $3,300.00; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes.
Police Department:
Consider the Renewal Levy for Special Election
Police Chief Pomesky stated that he is asking the Board of Trustees for their consideration to place a 3.9 mil renewal levy on the ballot for the Police Department for a special election. Chief Pomesky stated that as the Board was aware, the current levy needs renewed prior to the end of this year. Chief Pomesky also stated that this levy would be beneficial for maintaining funding for the Police Department and enable them to continue serving the Perry Township community. A copy of a resolution that the Law Director has prepared is attached before the Board.
Trustee Haines stated that during a previous meeting discussion regarding the police versus road levy, it was decided to put the road levy on the ballot in May. Also at that time, discussion took place regarding putting the police levy on the ballot as a special election and/or a November election. Trustee Haines stated that he felt that we could not do two levies at one time and felt that we should put the 3.9 mil renewal on as a special election in August.
Trustee Haines stated that the goal is for the renewal levy to pass, then we would need to look at funding the additional monies needed for the Police Department for a November levy. Putting a renewal levy on in August would enable us to continue to function with the capacity of money that we currently have. Trustee Haines stated the even though these renewal monies are not as much as is necessary, if we are successful with the August levy, we can consider a new levy for additional funds in November. Trustee Haines stated this was his opinion on this matter and he feels strongly about putting the renewal before asking for any new money.
Additional discussion on the levy matter took place. The Trustees were in agreement regarding the renewal levy for the police department as a special election in August and a proposed new levy for the police department in November.
Trustee Chessler made a motion that the Board of Trustees authorize and take the steps necessary to put on the ballot for special election in August the renewal of the 3.9 mil levy for a five (5) year period; Seconded by Trustee Haines.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes.
Road and Park Department:
Consider Approval of the Final Payment for the Storm Water Mapping Project ~ Accurate Technologies in the amount of $22,500
Road Superintendent Masalko stated that the Road Department is requesting the Board to approve the final payment for the storm water mapping project to Accurate Technologies in the amount of $22,500.00 to be paid out of the 11-C-02 account.
Trustee Chessler made a motion that based on the outstanding billing owed to Accurate Technologies that the Board authorize the payment in the amount of $22,500.00 for the EPA mandated storm water mapping; Seconded by Trustee Haines.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes.
Law Director: None.
Zoning: None.
Parks and Recycling:
Consider Hiring Eric Coen as a Seasonal PT Park Employee at $10.50/hr., not to Exceed 1,500 Hrs./yr. 28 Hrs./wk.
Road Superintendent Masalko stated that the Road Department is requesting the Board to consider re-hiring Eric Coen as a part time seasonal employee for the Park Department with the start date of May 15, 2014. Wage is $10.50/hr. to work 28 hours a week and not to exceed 1500 working hours within a year. Hire to be recommended upon approval of a license background check.
Trustee Haines made a motion that the Board hire Eric Coen as a part time seasonal employee for the Park Department with the start date of May 15 at a wage of $10.50/hr., not to exceed 28 hours a week and not to exceed 1500 working hours within a year upon approval of his license background check; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes.
Executive Session(s):
Trustee Laubacher made a motion that the Board adjourn into two (2) separate Executive Sessions: 1) pursuant to ORC 121.22 (G) (1) concerning employment to include the Board, Fiscal Officer, Law Director and Fire Chief. 2) pursuant to ORC 12.1.22 (G)(1) concerning employment to include the Board, Fiscal Officer, Law Director and Police Chief; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes.
The Board adjourned into Executive Session at: 7:37 pm
The Board adjourned from Executive Session at: 8:20 pm
Department Matters Not Requiring Board Action:
Administration: None.
Fire Department: None.
Parks/Recycling: None.
Police Department: None.
Road Department: None.
Zoning: None.
Law Director: None.
Upcoming Events:
~Perry Township Bicentennial meeting – Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the Township Hall
~Perry Township Spring Clean-Up day – Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 8 am to 4 pm at the Road Department
~Timken Company to host a Tree Planting Day to celebrate Earth Day 2014 at Petros Lake Park – Saturday, April 27, 2014 from 10 am to 3 pm
Public Speaks-Open Forum:
Tim Blythe, 2956 Bridgeton St. NW, Massillon, OH 44646 – Mr. Blythe stated that he had made a public records request with regard to the electric bills for the lighting districts. Mr. Blythe stated that he was concerned with regard to the First Energy bills; that the Township is still paying for the lighting out of the general fund instead of the lighting districts. Mr. Blythe stated that after a year and a half was wondering when this was going to be resolved.
Trustee Laubacher stated that he and the Fiscal Office were working with AEP and First Energy in regard to the breakdown of the lights and getting these bills in order.
Fiscal Officer Schlegel stated that if a light is listed as being in a lighting district, it does not come out of the General Fund. Mr. Schlegel also added that in regard to the breakdown of the lights, the majority of them, with an exception of a few, are sorted out. Mr. Blythe referred to the lighting districts as being indicated by 07 on the bills and inquired if there were any lighting districts in the Ohio Edison/First Energy area.
Mr. Schlegel stated that he would look into Mr. Blythe’s question and get back to him at the beginning of next week.
Adjournment:
With nothing further to come before the Board, Trustee Laubacher made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 pm; Seconded by Trustee Haines.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes.
Lee Laubacher, President Joe Schlegel, Fiscal Officer