Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Michael with Trustees Deffenbaugh and Dunn and Fiscal Officer Cofojohn present.
Chairman Michael led all in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes from regular meeting May 26, 2020 were approved as presented.
RESOLUTION #20-82: Motion by Michael to approve and pay the bills, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.
BILLS APPROVED AND PAID:
| 24204 | RICKY D BENNETT | WAGES 05/16/20-05/31/20 | 489.75 | |
| 24205 | R. STEVEN COSS JR | WAGES 05/16/20-05/31/20 | 1,872.55 | |
| 24206 | DONALD J LUTZ | WAGES 05/16/20-05/31/20 | 503.74 | |
| 24207 | MATTHEW K BENNETT | WAGES 12/1/19-05/31/20 | 53.94 | |
| 24208 | CHARLES D CAMPBELL | WAGES 12/1/19-05/31/20 | 132.11 | |
| 24209 | MARK E. GARVIN | WAGES 05/16/20-05/31/20 | 1,897.99 | |
| 24210 | CHELSEA L HARRIS | WAGES 05/16/20-05/31/20 | 381.09 | |
| 24211 | GREYSON C HENDERSON | WAGES 12/1/19-05/31/20 | 19.97 | |
| 24212 | BRIAN K KELDERHOUSE | WAGES 12/1/19-05/31/20 | 97.87 | |
| 24213 | NOLAN M KETTLE | WAGES 12/1/19-05/31/20 | 58.07 | |
| 24214 | NICHOLAS R LANSINGER | WAGES 05/16/20-05/31/20 | 497.67 | |
| 24215 | LISA SCHRECKENGOST | WAGES 12/1/19-05/31/20 | 141.82 | |
| 24216 | SHAWN A SCHRECKENGOST | WAGES 05/16/20-05/31/20 | 63.46 | |
| 24217 | RYAN S SHANKLE | WAGES 12/1/19-05/31/20 | 95.88 | |
| 24218 | ROBERT SWAUGER | WAGES 12/1/19-05/31/20 | 204.40 | |
| 24219 | BRANDON C ZACK | WAGES 12/1/19-05/31/20 | 179.58 | |
| 24220 | KATHLEEN S COFOJOHN | SALARY 05/01/20-05/31/20 | 1,391.45 | |
| 24221 | JAMES H. DEFFENBAUGH | SALARY 05/01/20-05/31/20 | 620.32 | |
| 24222 | ROBERT C DUNN | SALARY 05/01/20-05/31/20 | 852.74 | |
| 24223 | HENRY A. MICHAEL | SALARY 05/01/20-05/31/20 | 911.18 | |
| 24224 | LORI M. MICHAEL | SALARY 05/01/20-05/31/20 | 65.80 | |
| 24225 | SANDRA M. NUTTER | SALARY 05/01/20-05/31/20 | 588.79 | |
| 24226 | CENTURYLINK | MONTHLY SERVICE | 154.43 | |
| 24227 | DOMINION EAST OHIO | MONTHLY SERVICE | 104.36 | |
| 24228 | VERIZON WIRELESS | MONTHLY SERVICE | 43.87 | |
| 24229 | LIFE FORCE MANAGEMENT | AMBULANCE BILLING FEES | 290.42 | |
| 24230 | RICOH USA INC | COPIER MAINTENANCE | 11.56 | |
| 24231 | QUALITY IP | MONTHLY SERVICE | 968.50 | |
| 24232 | ESO SOLUTIONS INC | FIREHOUSE RENEWAL | 370.80 | |
| 24233 | PORTAGE CTY TWP ASSN | OTA/PTCA DUES | 184.00 | |
| 24234 | GORDON BROTHERS INC | MONTHLY LEASE | 150.00 | |
| 24235 | COIA IMPLEMENT SALES INC | SUPPLIES | 59.94 | |
| 24236 | TED BIERY/BIERY GARAGE DOORS | STATION REPAIRS | 1,900.00 | |
| 24237 | PALMYRA LITTLE VILLAGE SHOPPER | FUEL PURCHASES | 919.80 | |
| EFTPS | UNITED STATES TREASURY | PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAX | 3,323.45 | |
| EFT | TREASURERE STATE OF OHIO | PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAX | 459.89 | |
| EFT | OPERS | MONTHLY PENSION | 3,147.22 | |
| EFT | OP&F | MONTHLY PENSION | 1,956.91 | |
| EFT | BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COMP | 2020 INSTALLMENT | 1,259.91 | |
| EFT | XCOM OHIO LLC 5/11/20 | MONTHLY PMT TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM CHECKING ACCT NOT CC | 95.00 |
FISCAL OFFICER REPORT
- Presented May bank reconciliations and P.O.’s.
- May receipts were $36,464.48.
- Presented 2021 Budget for review.
- Presented cemetery deeds for signatures.
- Presented resolutions to proceed with fire levy renewals.
RESOLUTION #20-83: Motion by Dunn WHEREAS, on the 28th day of April, 2020, the board of trustees passed a resolution declaring the necessity, for the purpose described in RC 5705.19(I), to levy a tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation at a rate of 2.00 mills for each one dollar of valuation. WHEREAS, the Portage County Auditor has certified to the board of trustees that the dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by the 2.00 mill renewal tax levy will be $112,115 for each one hundred dollar of valuation, and that the dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by the tax levy during the first year of collection is $61,938,600, based upon the current assessed valuation of the Township of Palmyra. RESOLVED, by the board of trustees, with at least two-thirds of all members elected thereto concurring, that the board desires to proceed with the submission of the question of a renewal tax levy on the entire territory of Township of Palmyra, Portage County, Ohio at the rate of 2 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $.020 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, to the electors of the Palmyra Township in its entirety; be it further, RESOLVED, that the tax levy will be for 5 years and will include a levy on the tax list commencing in the tax year 2021, and also then for 2022, 2023, 2024, & 2025 first due in calendar year 2022, if approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon. RESOLVED, the question of such renewal tax levy shall be submitted to the electors of the Palmyra Township in its entirety at the election to be held therein on November 4098Palmyra3, 2020. RESOLVED, that the Township Fiscal Officer is hereby directed to certify, not less than 90 days prior the general election, to the Board of Elections, Portage County, Ohio, a copy of the resolution of necessity dated April 28, 2020 along with a copy of this resolution to proceed, together with the certification on the Portage County Auditor, and notify the board of elections to cause notice of the election on the question of levying the tax to be given as required by law. , seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Michael-yes.
RESOLUTION #20-84: Motion by Dunn WHEREAS, on the 28th day of April, 2020, the board of trustees passed a resolution declaring the necessity, for the purpose described in RC 5705.19(I), to levy a tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation at a rate of 2.00 mills for each one dollar of valuation. WHEREAS, the Portage County Auditor has certified to the board of trustees that the dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by the 2.00 mill renewal tax levy will be $113,146 for each one hundred dollar of valuation, and that the dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by the tax levy during the first year of collection is $61,938,600, based upon the current assessed valuation of the Township of Palmyra. RESOLVED, by the board of trustees, with at least two-thirds of all members elected thereto concurring, that the board desires to proceed with the submission of the question of a renewal tax levy on the entire territory of Township of Palmyra, Portage County, Ohio at the rate of 2 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $.020 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, to the electors of the Palmyra Township in its entirety; be it further, RESOLVED, that the tax levy will be for 5 years and will include a levy on the tax list commencing in the tax year 2021, and also then for 2022, 2023, 2024, & 2025 first due in calendar year 2022, if approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon. RESOLVED, the question of such renewal tax levy shall be submitted to the electors of the Palmyra Township in its entirety at the election to be held therein on November 3, 2020. RESOLVED, that the Township Fiscal Officer is hereby directed to certify, not less than 90 days prior the general election, to the Board of Elections, Portage County, Ohio, a copy of the resolution of necessity dated April 28, 2020 along with a copy of this resolution to proceed, together with the certification on the Portage County Auditor, and notify the board of elections to cause notice of the election on the question of levying the tax to be given as required by law.
Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Michael-yes.
TRUSTEE REPORTS:
TRUSTEE MICHAEL
- Presented COVID masks supplied by Ohio Bureau of Workers’ comp.
TRUSTEE DEFFENBAUGH
- Reported we had received a late notice for recycling. Discussed we were told not to pay the invoice until the Commissioners made a decision on billing and we have not received a one-year contract.
TRUSTEE DUNN
- Nothing to report at this time.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
ZONING INSPECTOR
- Written report presented which included zoning updates.
ROAD SUPERVISOR
- Written report presented which included updates on department activities.
FIRE CHIEF
- Written report presented which included department updates and purchase request.
RESOLUTION #20-85: Motion by Deffenbaugh to approve new officer helmets at an estimated cost of $610 plus shipping from Fire Force and 8 new tires on 2018 at an estimated cost of $2,720 from Bob Sumerel Tire, and replacement panels and new cables at an estimated cost of $1,900 and replacement opener at an estimated cost of $1,575 from Biery Garage Door and and Fire House support yearly fees at a cost of $370.80 and fitting and tools hydrant supply bac for 2013 at an estimated cost of $1,471.01 plus shipping and EMS order Cabinet seal tags at an estimated cost of $97.56 from EMP Medical, seconded by Michael.
Roll Call: Deffenbaugh-yes, Michael-yes, Dunn-yes.
Open Communication
None
Safety Issues
None
RESOLUTION #20-86: Motion by Michael to adjourn at 7:56 pm seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.
__________________________ _________________________________
Henry Michael, Chairman Kathleen S Cofojohn, Fiscal Officer
_____________________________ ___________________________________ James Deffenbaugh, Vice-Chairman Robert Dunn, Trustee