PALMYRA TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
June 20, 2019
Regular Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Vice Chairman Deffenbaugh with Trustee Dunn and Fiscal Officer Cofojohn present.
Vice Chairman Deffenbaugh led all in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes from regular meeting on June 11, 2019 were approved as presented.
RESOLUTION #19-96: Motion by Dunn to approve and pay the bills, seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.
Chairman Michael entered the meeting.
BILLS APPROVED AND PAID:
| 23591 | RICKY D BENNETT | WAGES 06/01/19-06/15/19 | 671.16 |
| 23592 | R. STEVEN COSS JR | WAGES 06/01/19-06/15/19 | 1,962.90 |
| 23593 | DONALD J LUTZ | WAGES 06/01/19-06/15/19 | 681.94 |
| 23594 | LINDSAY Y DAVIS | WAGES 06/01/19-06/15/19 | 617.76 |
| 23595 | MARK E. GARVIN | WAGES 06/01/19-06/15/19 | 2,016.34 |
| 23596 | CHELSEA L HARRIS | WAGES 06/01/19-06/15/19 | 639.71 |
| 23597 | GREYSON C HENDERSON | WAGES 06/01/19-06/15/19 | 132.32 |
| 23598 | NOLAN KETTLE | WAGES 06/01/19-06/15/19 | 253.59 |
| 23599 | SHAWN A SCHRECKENGOST | WAGES 06/01/19-06/15/19 | 250.66 |
| 23600 | BRANDON C ZACK | WAGES 06/01/19-06/15/19 | 39.25 |
| 23601 | OHIO EDISON | MONTHLY SERVICE | 642.72 |
| 23602 | BIERY’S GARAGE DOOR | STATION REPAIRS | 1,725.00 |
| 23603 | FARMERS NATIONAL BANK | VISA PURCHASES | 619.86 |
| 23604 | FIRE FORCE | MSA SUPPLIES | 55.00 |
| 23605 | SCOTT DISPOSAL | 2019 CLEAN UP | 5,388.95 |
| 23606 | VERIZON WIRELESS | MONTHLY SERVICE | 7.05 |
| 23607 | PALMYRA LITTLE VILLAGE SHOPPER | FUEL PURCHASES | 859.52 |
| 23608 | TIME WARNER CABLE | MONTHLY SERVICE | 69.99 |
| 23609 | CONRAD’S DISPOSAL | MONTHLY SERVICE | 69.00 |
| 23610 | LIFE FORCE MANAGEMENT INC | MONTHLY SERVICE | 215.07 |
FISCAL OFFICER
- Presented trustees with the recommendation from the Zoning commission to rezone NE corner of I76 and SR225.
RESOLUTION #19-97: Motion by Michael to set public hearing on whether to rezone NE corner of I76 and SR 225 from residential to commercial on July 8, 2019 at 6:30p.m., seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.
RESOLUTION #19-98: Motion by Deffenbaugh to hire Brandon Zack to help with Township Cleanup at a rate of $8.55 per hour effective June 6, 2019, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes, Michael-yes.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
TRUSTEE MICHAEL
- Nothing to report at this time.
TRUSTEE DEFFENBAUGH
- Reported the website is almost complete but it is taking longer to post all the minutes on the website then they thought.
- Reported there has been no bids on the bleachers on Ebay.
- Reported we recycled 434 lbs of electronics at cleanup and presented a check for $26.46 from Akron Canton Computer Recycling LLC.
TRUSTEE DUNN
- Reported he did email Dawn at Portage Recycling and that she would let him know when they are ready to mail survey to residents.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
ROAD SUPERVISOR (not present)
- Written report presented which included upcoming projects, completed projects and issues.
RESOLUTION #19-99: Motion by Michael to proceed with chip seal project pending approval from prosecutor’s office and if it is limited to 45K then we will proceed with chip seal of Henderson and Jones roads, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.
FIRE CHIEF
- Written report presented which includes purchase requests and personnel, equipment training and grant updates.
RESOLUTION #19-100: Motion by Michael to approve purchase of 3 pairs of turnout boots at an estimated cost of $900 plus shipping and approve hose and ladder testing at an estimated cost of $1,500 and to purchase EMS supplies at an estimated cost of $498.22, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.
ZONING INSPECTOR (not present)
Safety Issues
None
Open Communication
None
RESOLUTION #19-101: Motion by Michael to adjourn at 7:34pm., seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.
________ Henry Michael, Chairperson _______Kathleen S. Cofojohn, Fiscal Officer
_________ James Deffenbaugh, Vice-Chairman ______ Robert Dunn, Trustee