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Regular meeting called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Michael with Trustees Dunn, Vaughan and Fiscal Officer Cofojohn present.

Chairman Michael led all in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes from regular meeting January 26, 2021 were approved as presented.

RESOLUTION #21-30: Motion by Michael to approve and pay the bills, seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes.

BILLS APPROVED AND PAID:

24625		RICKY D BENNETT	WAGES 01/16/21-01/31/21	480.33
24626		R. STEVEN COSS JR	WAGES 01/16/21-01/31/21	2,414.97
24627		TIMOTHY F KOHL	WAGES 01/16/21-01/31/21	643.61
24628		MARK E. GARVIN	WAGES 01/16/21-01/31/21	2,040.01
24629		CHELSEA L HARRIS	WAGES 01/16/21-01/31/21	590.82
24630		GREYSON HENDERSON	WAGES 01/16/21-01/31/21	242.15
24631		NICHOLAS R LANSINGER	WAGES 01/16/21-01/31/21	344.47
24632		ANTHONY POPIO	WAGES 01/16/21-01/31/21	131.94
24633		KATHLEEN S. COFOJOHN	SALARY 01/01/21-01/31/21	1,418.85
24634		ROBERT C DUNN	SALARY 01/01/21-01/31/21	868.41
24635		HENRY A. MICHAEL	SALARY 01/01/21-01/31/21	911.19
24636		SANDRA M. NUTTER	SALARY 01/01/21-01/31/21	598.36
24637		BRADLEY E VAUGHAN	SALARY 01/01/21-01/31/21	953.12
24638		DOMINION EAST OHIO	MONTHLY SERVICE	398.91
24639		VERIZON WIRELESS	MONTHLY SERVICE	44.96
24640		RICOH USA INC	COPIER MAINTENANCE	14.24
24641		LIFE FORCE MANAGEMENT INC	AMBULANCE BILLING FEES	481.87
24642		GORDON BROTHERS INC	WATER SOFTENER LEASE	150.00
24643		PORTAGE CTY TREASURER	RE JTAX FULL YR PAY	646.98
24644		PORTAGE CTY TREASURER	CEMETERY RE TAX ½ YR	828.68
24645		THE RECORD COURIER	LEGAL NOTICE ANNUAL FINANCIAL/MEETING CHANGES	57.65
24646		QUALITY IP	MONTHLY SERVICE/FIREWALL	1,547.46
24647		TREASURER STATE OF OHIO	COOPERATIVE PURCHASE PROGRAM	100.00
24648		MORTON SALT INC	ROAD SALT	1,421.20
24649		PETTIGREW HARDWARE & FEED	FD REPAIRS	17.98
24650		LEPPO EQUIPMENT	RD REPAIRS	24.76
24651		24/7MECHANICAL COMPANY LLC	REPAIRS RD GARAGE	379.36
24652		WESLEY ELECTRIC INC	REPAIRS FD METER	1,897.80
24653		TREASURER OF STATE OF OH	DRIVING RECORD REQEUSTS	115.00
EFTPS		UNITED STATES TREASURY	PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAX	3,793.62
EFT		TREASURERE STATE OF OHIO	PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAX	547.18
EFT		OPERS	MONTHLY PENSION	3,360.17
EFT		OP&F	MONTHLY PENSION	2,189.27
EFT		BWC	2020 INSTALLMENT	1,029.76

FISCAL OFFICER REPORT

1. Presented January bank reconciliations and P.O.’s.
2. Reported January receipts were $31,511.96.
3. Presented cemetery deeds for signature.
4. Reported need to amend temporary appropriations to pay cemetery chapel real estate tax.

RESOLUTION #21-31: Motion by Dunn to amend temporary appropriations within general fund increase 1000-110-370 by $450 and decrease 1000-110-319 by $300 and 1000-110-330 by $150, seconded by Vaughan.

Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes, Michael-yes.

• Discussed Permanent Appropriations.

RESOLUTION #21-32: Motion by Vaughan to approve 2021 permanent appropriations as presented:

		Net  Resources		Permanent		Estimated
		Available to		Appropriation		Balance
FUND		Appropriate		Request		12/31/21
General Fund		$396,882		235,238.00		$161,644
Motor Vehicle		21,194		14,000.00		7,194
Gasoline Tax		354,031		263,700.00		90,331
Road & Bridge		194,882		141,900.00		52,982
Cemetery		43,832		32,650.00		11,182
1 Mill Fire Levy		142,062		96,700.00		45,362
2 Mill Fire Levy		228,451		161,700.00		66,751
2 Mill Fire Levy		321,323		238,000.00		83,323
Permissive Motor Vehicle	64,653		41,000.00		23,653
Fire & Rescue, Ambulance & EMS	228,466		161,700.00		66,766
Misc Revenue – Federal Grant	80,675		80,675.00		0
Non-Expendable Trust 4951	5,773		50.00		5,723
Non-Expendable Trust 4952	677		50.00		627
		$2,082,901		1,467,363.00		$615,538

Seconded by Michael.

Roll Call: Vaughan-yes, Michael-yes, Dunn-yes.

TRUSTEE REPORTS:

TRUSTEE MICHAEL

1. Paris Township Trustee Doreen Spicer was present to discuss complaints about engine brake noise near the intersection of SR 225 and Cableline Road.  Since the problem occurs near both Township’s line the Ohio State Highway Patrol will not put a sign on a Township line.

RESOLUTION #21-33: Motion by Dunn WHEREAS, Revised Code Section 505.17 authorizes a board of township trustees to make such regulations and orders as are necessary to control passenger car, motorcycle, and internal combustion engine noise, as permitted under Revised Code Section 4513-211; and WHEREAS, Revised Code Section 4513.221 (E) (4) authorizes a board of township trustees to regulate noise from passenger cars, motorcycles, or other devises using internal combustion engines in the unincorporated area of the township by Cableline Road prohibiting racing the motor of any vehicle using an internal combustion engine in such a manner that the exhaust system emits a loud, cracking or chattering noise unusual to its normal operation; and WHEREAS. The Board of Township Trustees of Palmyra Township, Portage County Ohio, has received complaints from residents with regard to loud noises emitted by trucks using diesel engine brakes, which reduce the trucks’ rate of speed, but cause the trucks exhaust systems to emit loud, cracking or chattering noises unusual to their normal operations: and WHEREAS, such residents have complained that these noise emissions have occurred at all times of the day and night, but are particularly annoying in the dark hours when said residents are attempting to sleep; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Palmyra Township, Portage County, Ohio as follows: SECTION 1.  This Board hereby determines that the use of an engine brake on a motor vehicle causes the motor vehicle’s motor to race in such a manner as to cause its exhaust system to emit a loud, cracking, or chattering noise unusual to its normal operation, and by this regulation hereby prohibits such use within the unincorporated area of the Township.  This regulation does not apply to “emergency vehicles” or “public safety vehicles” as defined by Revised Code Section 4511.01 SECTION 2. Whoever violates the prohibition set forth in Section 1 above is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. SECTION 3. The effective date of this resolution shall be ten (10) calendar days after the posting of signage appropriate to carry out the purposes of this resolution. SECTION 4. This Board hereby finds and determines that all formal actions of this Board concerning and relating to the passage of this resolution were taken in open meetings of this Board and that all deliberations of this Board and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were taken in meetings open to the public in compliance with all local requirements, including (without taken in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements, including implied limitation) Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22. except as otherwise permitted thereby. Seconded by Vaughan.

Roll Call:  Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes, Michael-yes.

• Discussed Portage County Recycle email and letter received from Bill Steiner asking for input on Township’s sharing drop off locations.  Trustee Dunn will schedule zoom meeting with Bill Steiner to learn more about the current proposal.
• Reported that Andrea from Portage Park District will be at the next meeting.
• Discussed TWP Assn. meetings will be via zoom this year. FO Cofojohn will represent Palmyra at February 20 meeting.

TRUSTEE DUNN

1. Nothing to report at this time.

TRUSTEE VAUGHAN

1. Nothing to report at this time.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

ZONING INSPECTOR

1. Verbal report presented which included an update on zoning issues.

ROAD SUPERVISOR

1. Verbal report presented which included updates on department activities.

FIRE CHIEF (not present)

1. Written report presented which included updates on fire department activity and purchase requests.

RESOLUTION #21-34: Motion by Michael to approve replacing radiator in 2013 at an estimated cost of $3,000 from Alliance Motors and replacing electrical service on station at a cost of $1,897.80 from Wesley Electric and new combo key entrance lockset for front door at a cost of $$430 and replacement of 2 bay door locksets from and closer at an estimated cost of $1,440, from US Hardware seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes,.

Open Communication

None

Safety Issues

Steve reported vandals’ have put graffiti on every road sign in the Township and wanted to know if he should file a report.  Trustees agreed a report should be filed. 

RESOLUTION #21-35: Motion by Michael to adjourn at 10:31 pm seconded by Vaughan.

Roll Call: Michael-yes, Vaughan-yes, Dunn-yes.

__________________________                                            _________________________________

Henry Michael, Chairman                                                         Kathleen S Cofojohn, Fiscal Officer

_____________________________                                       ___________________________________ Robert Dunn, Vice-Chairman                                                 Bradley Vaughan, Trustee

MEETING CHANGE NOTICE

February 9 meeting changed to 9:30am

February 23 meeting changed to 7:00 pm

Regular Meeting called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Michael with Trustees Dunn, Vaughan, and Fiscal Officer Cofojohn present. 

Chairman Michael led all in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes from regular meeting on January 13 2021 were approved as presented.

RESOLUTION #2021-21: Motion by Michael to approve and pay the bills, seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call:   Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes.

BILLS APPROVED AND PAID:

23607		RICKY D BENNETT	WAGES 01/01/21-01/15/21	497.27
24608		R. STEVEN COSS JR	WAGES 01/01/21-01/15/21	1,871.54
24609		TIMOTHY KOHL	WAGES 01/01/21-01/15/21	543.08
24610		MARK E. GARVIN	WAGES 01/01/21-01/15/21	2,011.75
24611		CHELSEA L HARRIS	WAGES 01/01/21-01/15/21	598.23
24612		GREYSON HENDERSON	WAGES 01/01/21-01/15/21	662.66
24613		NICHOLAS R LANSINGER	WAGES 01/01/21-01/15/21	116.49
24614		ANTHONY POPIO	WAGES 01/01/21-01/15/21	140.02
24615		TIME WARNER CABLE	MONTHLY SERVICE	94.99
24616		VERIZON WIRELESS	MONTHLY SERVICE	7.04
24617		FARMERS NATIONAL BANK	VISA PURCHASES	1,434.90
24618		OHIO EDISON	STREET LIGHTS	382.42
24619		D & T, P.M. TRUCK REPAIR LLC	2013 PUMP REPAIR	325.07
24620		CONRAD’S DISPOSAL INC	MONTHLY SERVICE	44.00
24621		THE RECORD COURIER	LEGAL NOTICES-WORKSESSIONS	32.30
24622		GEORGE MORTIMER	REPAIRS JD910A	26.00
24623		PALMYRA LITTLE VILLAGE SHOPPER	FUEL PURCHASES	1,261.69
24624		PORTAGE COUNTY TREASURER	RE TAX TOWER PROPERTY	268.60
EFT		BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION	2020 TRUE-UP	225.00

FISCAL OFFICER

1. Presented December bank reconciliation, P.O.’s and miscellaneous correspondence.
2. Reported December receipts were $64,683.63.
3. Reported PC Solid Waste Contract was only for one year and expired 12/31/20.

TRUSTEE REPORTS

TRUSTEE MICHAEL

1. Presented 2020 Certified Road Mileage from Portage County Engineer.

RESOLUTION #2021-22: Motion by Michael to certify total Palmyra Township was responsible to maintain 13.921 miles of public road as of December 31, 2020, seconded by Vaughan.

Roll Call:   Michael-yes, Vaughan-yes, Dunn-yes.

• Reported Jeffrey Swenton will be sending a note of resignation from the zoning committee.
• Reported Dorene Spicer of Paris Township Trustee contacted him regarding complaints about Engine brake noise near Cableline and SR225 and asked for thoughts on the subject.  After a brief discussion, Trustee Michael reported that making the entire section 45MPH might help the situation.

TRUSTEE DUNN

1. Nothing to report at this time.

TRUSTEE VAUGHAN

1. Nothing to report at this time.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS:

ZONING INSPECTOR

1. Written report presented which included department updates.

ROAD SUPERVISOR

1. Written report presented which included department updates.

RESOLUTION #2021-23: Motion by Michael to approve purchase of planks for cemetery at an estimated cost of $300 from Home Depot, seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call:   Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes.

FIRE CHIEF

1. Written report presented which included department updates.

RESOLUTION #2021-24: Motion by Michael to accept the resignations of Betina Oaks and Ryan Oaks from the fire department, seconded by Vaughan.

Roll Call:   Michael-yes, Vaughan-yes, Dunn-yes.

RESOLUTION #2021-25: Motion by Dunn to change the February 9 meeting to 9:30 am and change the February 23 meeting to 7:00pm, seconded by Vaughan.

Roll Call:  Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes, Michael-yes.

RESOLUTION #2021-26: Motion by Michael to pay ½ of the cemetery real estate tax if necessary if the state does not respond to application for exempt status in time for payment due date, seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes.

Mike Delaquila and Kyle Fabricius from Quality IP were present to discuss Fire Wall, Telephone System, Server and desktop replacement.  Discussion led to acknowledgement that the Fire Wall needs replaced now.  We still need additional information on software needs to make server decisions at this time.  FO Cofojohn reported that the phone system has not been working properly. Replacing the phone system will remove CenturyLink services. Trustees discussed replacing computers on the system at regular interval instead of all at one time.

RESOLUTION #2021-27: Motion by Michael to purchase Sophos XG 115 Security/Firewall at a cost of $599.99    and monthly recurring fee of $24.99, seconded by Vaughan.

Roll Call:   Michael-yes, Vaughan-yes, Dunn-yes.

RESOLUTION #2021-28: Motion by Dunn to purchase phone system with phones and installation estimated to be $1,800 and monthly recurring fees estimated to be $261.80, seconded by Michael.

Roll Call:   Dunn-yes, Michael-yes, Vaughan-yes.

Safety Issues

None

Open Communication

None

RESOLUTION #21-29:  Motion by Michael to adjourn at 11:11a.m., seconded by Vaughan.

Roll Call:  Michael-yes, Vaughan-yes, Dunn-yes.

_____________________________                              __________________________________

Henry Michael, Chairperson                                           Kathleen S. Cofojohn, Fiscal Officer

______________________________                            ___________________________________

Robert Dunn, Trustee                                                    Bradley Vaughan, Trustee

Re-organizational meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Michael with Trustees Dunn and Vaughan present.

Chairman Michael led all in attendance with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes from regular meeting December 22, 2020 were approved as presented.

Minutes from special meeting January 4, 2021 were approved as presented.

RESOLUTION #21-08: Motion by Michael to approve and pay the bills, seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes.

BILLS APPROVED AND PAID:

24561		RICKY D. BENNETT	WAGES 12/15/20-12/31/20	614.13
24562		R. STEVEN COSS JR	WAGES 12/15/20-12/31/20	2,658.67
24563		TIMOTHY F KOHL	WAGES 12/15/20-12/31/20	862.66
24564		MARK E. GARVIN	WAGES 12/15/20-12/31/20	2,412.74
24565		CHELSEA L HARRIS	WAGES 12/15/20-12/31/20	692.15
24566		NICHOLAS R LANSINGER	WAGES 12/15/20-12/31/20	373.75
24567		ANTHONY POPIO	WAGES 12/15/20-12/31/20	362.05
24568		KATHLEEN S. COFOJOHN	SALARY 12/1/20-12/31/20	1,209.63
24569		JAMES H. DEFFENBAUGH	SALARY 12/1/20-12/31/20	546.54
24570		ROBERT C DUNN	SALARY 12/1/20-12/31/20	790.91
24571		HENRY A. MICHAEL	SALARY 12/1/20-12/31/20	829.31
24572		LORI M MICHAEL	WAGES 12/1/20-12/31/20	197.39
24573		SANDRA M. NUTTER	SALARY 12/1/20-12/31/20	588.79
24574-24591		VOID	VOID	0.00
24592		DOMINION EAST OHIO	MONTHLY SERVICE	356.40
24593		VERIZON WIRELESS	MONTHLY SERVICE	7.04
24594		VERIZON WIRELESS	MONTHLY SERVICE	44.43
24595		PETTIGREW HARDWARE	FD SUPPLIES	46.92
24596		GORDON BROTHERS	WATER SYSTEM LEASE	150.00
24597		CERTURYLINK	MONTHLY SERVICE	176.54
24598		WM BENJAMIN TRUCKING	ROAD SUPPLIES	442.16
24599		QUALITY IP	MONTHLY SERVICE JAN & FEB	1,853.35
24600		PORTAGE CTY REGIONAL PLANNING	2021 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP	2,218.44
24601		ADVANCE AUTO PARTS	RD REPAIRS NOVEMBER	47.82
24602		DEPT OF ADMIN. SERVICES OH	MARCS SERVICES 7/1/20-9/30/20	90.00
24603		BUCKEYE WELDER SALES	RD SUPPLIES	80.80
24604		RICOH USA INC	COPIER MAINTENANCE	16.54
24605		OHIO EDISON	MONTHLY SERVICE	653.59
24606		ADVANCE AUTO PARTS	RD REPAIRS DECEMBER	185.37
EFT		ODJFS	4TH QTR STATE UNEMPLOYMENT	46.70
EFT		OPERS	MONTHLY PENSION	3,431.45
EFT		OP&F	MONTHLY PENSION	2,467.75

FISCAL OFFICER REPORT

1. Presented B.C.’s, and P.O.’s and miscellaneous correspondence.
2. Presented cemetery deed for signatures.

Steve Schuller President of Palmyra Softball attended to discuss ballfields improvements to the Park including painting the concession stand, cement pad for dugout benches and continuing to install artificial turf in batting cages.  Reported that other teams in Portage County are asking to use the ballfields.  After a brief discussion it was determined that Palmyra teams have first dibs on use of ball fields.

RESOLUTION #21-09: Motion by Michael to enter into executive session to discuss employee compensation, seconded by Vaughan

Roll Call:  Michael-yes, Vaughan-yes, Dunn-yes.

Trustee Michael stated that the meeting is back in session.

RESOLUTION #21-10: Motion by Dunn to set wages for 2021 as follows:

Trustees & Fiscal Officer:   State guidelines based on budget

Fire Chief – Full time               $  27.64 per hour

Zoning Inspector:                     $726.67 per month

Zoning Secretary:                   $  72.73 per meeting

Road Supervisor:                     $  27.64 per hour

Part-time TWP CDL Empee    $  14.61 per hour

Part-time TWP Non CDL Emp $  13.06 per hour

Duty Crew                               $  11.76 per hour base plus .20 per certificate and officer is .20.

Responder                              $    8.80 per hour based on Ohio Minimum Wage

Seconded by Vaughan.

Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes, Michael-abstain.

Discussion of Fees and Policies

Advertising:  Record Courier

Ambulance Billing: soft bill residents

                              $150 Non-transport Fee

                              $600.00 Basic

                              $700.00 Advanced Life Support I

                              $800.00 Advanced Life Support II

                              $12.00 per loaded mile reported to nearest 10th

Cemetery Fees:                                                       Resident                   Non-resident

Lots (Max. 4)                                            $200.00 (each)       $725.00 (each)

Adult Vault Weekday Burial                     $600.00                   $600.00

Adult Vault Weekend Burial                     $800.00                   $800.00

Adult Vault Holiday/ Burial                       $800.00                    $800.00

Youth Vault Burial Weekday                   $500.00                   $500.00

Youth Vault Burial Weekend                   $700.00                   $700.00

Youth Vault Burial Holiday                      $700.00                   $700.00

Baby Vault Burial-Weekday                     $450.00                    $450.00

Baby Vault Burial Weekend                     $600.00                    $600.00

Baby Vault Burial-Holiday                        $600.00                    $600.00

Weekday Cremations                              $450.00                    $450.00

Weekend Cremations               $500.00                    $500.00

Holiday Cremations                                 $500.00                    $500.00

All weekday burials and cremations arriving at cemetery on or after 2:00 pm local time will be charged the holiday/weekend rate.

Foundations                                             $  75.00 sq. ft.          $  75.00 sq. ft.

Waive foundation fee for VA supplied military markers

Cemetery Foundation deadlines: May 1^st/Oct. 1^st

Indigent Burial expenditure paid by township will not exceed $1,000 for burial or $900 for cremation

Copies: charge $.10 per copy

Driveway Culvert Installation:

12” Pipe $375.00 (cost per additional foot) $15.00

15” Pipe $450.00 (cost per additional foot) $20.00

18” Pipe $600.00 (cost per additional foot) $25.00

21” Pipe $750.00 (cost per additional foot) $30.00

24” Pipe $900.00 (cost per additional foot) $35.00

Equipment fee:                       

Dump Truck                            $150.00 Hour

                Backhoe                                   $150.00 Hour

               Excavator                                $175.00 Hour

                Sweeper                                 $125.00 Hour

                Command/Communications   $100.00 Hour

                ALS Ambulance                      $200.00 Hour

                BLS Ambulance                      $150.00 Hour                                                                                                                          CAFS Engine                                $200.00 Hour

                Heavy Rescue                        $200.00 Hour

                Brush Truck                            $150.00 Hour                         

Tanker                                     $200.00 Hour

Air trailer                                 $100.00 Hour

Foam Trailer                           $150.00 Hour

Traffic Control Trailer              $100.00 Hour

               Cell phone                               $  25.00 Hour

Personnel rate will include total compensation package.

Hall Usage: Hall reserved through daytime personnel Monday through Friday 6am to 6pm.

Hall Rental Fee $25 and a $50 Deposit Fee to be returned if hall is left in satisfactory condition.

Park Usage:  Park reserved through daytime personnel Monday through Friday 6am to 6pm.

Meeting dates: 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m.; 4th Tuesday 9:30 a.m.

Mileage: Current rate as set by Internal Revenue Service per mile driven outside the township.

 

ZONING FEES:  Zoning Fees are non-refundable.

BUILDING PERMITS:

                0  –  99 sq. ft…………………….……………..……….…………………..……….  $  0.00

                100 – 500 sq. ft……………………….……………………………………..……….  $35.00

                Over 500 sq. ft……………………………………………………………..…………  $50.00

                Permit required for rebuilding due to disaster…………………….…..…  FEE WAIVED

                Permit required for decks………………………………………………………..…. $25.00

OUTDOORS ADVERTISING SIGNS:

                Sign structures more than 25 sq. ft. but less than 200 sq. ft. in area………….  $30.00

                Sign structures 200 sq. ft. or more in area……….…….…………….………..…  $60.00

                Political signs….………………………………………….………………  No fee required

CONDITIONAL ZONING CERTIFICATES:

                Basement dwellings………………..……………………………………..………….  $25.00

                Junk yards…………………………………………………………………..…..…… $100.00

                House trailers……………………………………………………………………..…..  $25.00

                Swimming pools- permanent…………………………………………….………….  $35.00

                Recreational use………………………………………………………….………..  $100.00

                Strip mining and gravel extraction………………………………………….…….  $100.00

                Others………………………  TO BE DETERMINED BY THE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES

ZONING BOOK:

Zoning book………………POSTAGE FOR MAILING EXTRA…………………. $15.00

MYLARS:

                Sign Mylar …………………………………………………………….…….………. $25.00

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:

                Appeals and applications ……………….……………………………………….. $150.00

ZONING COMMISSION:

                Amendments …………………………..………………….…………….………… $150.00

Material

Foam (5 Gal.)           $230.00

20# dry Chemical     $149.50

10# dry Chemical     $  85.25

Internet Auction Policy: Rescinded 1/13/21

Waive reading of minutes for 2021. The Chairman will ask for corrections and then state that the minutes are approved.  The minutes will be provided to the board prior to the meeting and copies available for the public and the unofficial minutes will be posted on the township’s website.

Allow trustees, fiscal officer, road supervisor and fire chief authority make emergency purchases of up to $1,000 between meetings.

Payroll taxes, state unemployment tax, worker’s compensation and retirement contributions will be paid electronically.

RESOLUTION #21-11: Motion by Michael to approve the 2021 fees and policies as stated, seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes.

RESOLUTION #21-12: Motion by Dunn WHEREAS, Section 5513.01 (B) provides the opportunity for Counties, Townships, Municipal Corporations, Conservancy Districts, Township Park Districts, and Park Districts created under Chapter 1545 of the Revised Code, Port Authorities, Regional Transit Authorities, Regional Airport Authorities, Regional Water and Sewer Districts, County Transit Boards, State Universities or Colleges to participate in contracts of the Ohio Department of Transportation for the purchase of machinery, material, supplies or other articles.

NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by Palmyra Township Board of Trustees

SECTION 1.

That the Palmyra Township Chairperson hereby requests authority in the name of  Palmyra Township to participate in the Ohio Department of Transportation contracts for the purchase of machinery, materials, supplies or other articles which the Department has entered into pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5513.01 (B).

SECTION 2.

That the Chairperson is hereby authorized to agree in the name of Palmyra Township to be bound by all terms and conditions as the Director of Transportation prescribes.

SECTION 3.

That the Chairperson is hereby authorized to agree in the name of Palmyra Township to directly

pay vendors, under each such contract of the Ohio Department of Transportation in which Palmyra Township participates, for items it receives pursuant to the contract.

SECTION 4.

That Palmyra Township agrees to be responsible for resolving all claims or disputes arising

out of its participation in the cooperative purchasing program under Section 5513.01(B) of the Ohio Revised Code. The Palmyra Township agrees to waive any claims, actions, expenses, or other damages arising out of its participation in the cooperative purchasing program which the Palmyra Township may have or claim to have against ODOT or its employees, unless such liability is the result of negligence on the part of ODOT or its employees, seconded by Vaughan.

Roll Call:  Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes, Michael-yes.

RESOLUTION #21-13: Motion by Michael to make the following 2021 appointments:

Ohio Attorney General Primary Collection Agent

First Federal Credit – Secondary Collection Agent

Henry Michael – CDL Supervisor

Quality IP LLC – Computer Network Administrator

___________________- Zoning Commission – 5-year term expiring 12/31/25

___________________ – Zoning Board Appeals – 5-year term expiring 12/31/25

Sandra Nutter, representative and Bradley Vaughan, alternate – Regional Planning Commission

Seconded by Vaughan.

Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes, Michael-yes.

TRUSTEE REPORTS

Trustee Michael

1. Presented Life Force Closure Authorization.

RESOLUTION #2021-14: Motion by Michael that date and we sign closure authorizations 19-037 and forward them for collection in accordance with Township policy regarding such EMS charges, seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call:   Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes.

• Presented OTARMA Ballot.  After brief discussion and with no time to look into who is running the Trustees decided not to vote at this time.

TRUSTEE DUNN

1. Nothing to report at this time.

TRUSTEE VAUGHAN

1. Nothing to report at this time.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

ZONING INSPECTOR (not present)

1. Written report presented which included zoning activities.

ROAD SUPERVISOR

1. Report presented which included purchases made, completed projects and upcoming projects and purchase requests.

RESOLUTION #21-15: Motion by Dunn to approve purchase of oil drum and hydraulic oil drum  at an estimated cost of $755 from Advance Auto, seconded by Vaughan.

Roll Call:  Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes, Michael-yes.

FIRE CHIEF

1. Written report presented which included End of Year Report personnel, training and grant updates.

RESOLUTION #21-16: Motion by Michael to accept resignation of Ryan McDivitt from the fire department, seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call:  Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes.

RESOLUTION #21-17: Motion by Michael to send Anthony Popio to MCCTC for Firefighter I training at a cost of $1,400, seconded by Dunn

Roll Call:  Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes.

RESOLUTION #21-18: Motion by Dunn to approve AFG grant application for replacement of 2018-estimated cost of replacement is $500,000 and 10% match, seconded by Vaughan.

Roll Call:  Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes, Michael-yes.

• Discussed replacing 2026 with F150 crew cab at an estimated cost of $43K
• Discussed bid advertisement for SCBA FEMA grant.

RESOLUTION #21-19: Motion by Dunn to advertise bid for SCBA’s February 16 and February 23, bids to be received by March 8 at 5:00pm and will be opened March 9, 2021 at 7:00 pm prior to regularly scheduled meeting, seconded by Vaughan.

Roll Call:  Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes, Michael-yes.

Safety Issues

None

Open Communication

None

RESOLUTION #21-20: Motion by Michael to adjourn at 8:34 pm seconded by Vaughan.

Roll Call:  Michael-yes, Vaughan-yes, Dunn-yes.

__________________________                                            _________________________________

Henry Michael, Chairman                                                         Kathleen S Cofojohn, Fiscal Officer

_____________________________                                       ___________________________________

Robert Dunn, Vice Chairman                                                    Bradley Vaughan, Trustee 

Special re-organizational meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Fiscal Officer Cofojohn with Trustees Dunn and Michael present.

FO Cofojohn led all in attendance with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Nominations opened by Fiscal Officer Cofojohn for the 2021 Board Chairman.  Trustee Dunn nominated Henry Michael. FO Cofojohn asked if there were any more nominations.

RESOLUTION #21-01: Motion by Dunn to close the nominations, seconded by Michael.

Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Michael-yes.

Nominations opened by Fiscal Officer Cofojohn for the 2021 Board Vice-Chairman.  Trustee Michael nominated Robert Dunn.  FO Cofojohn asked if there were any more nominations.

RESOLUTION #21-02: Motion by Michael to close the nominations seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call:  Michael-yes, Dunn-yes.

RESOLUTION #21-03: Motion by Michael to enter into executive session to discuss James Deffenbaugh replacement, seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes.

Meeting called back to order.

RESOLUTION #21-04: Motion by Dunn to appoint Bradley Vaughan to open trustee position with term expiring December 31, 2021, seconded by Michael.

Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Michael-yes.

RESOLUTION #21-05: Motion by Dunn to set reorganizational meeting for January 13, 2021 at 7pm, seconded by Michael.

Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Michael-yes.

RESOLUTION #21-06 Motion by Michael to table rest of reorganizational resolutions until January 13, 2021, seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes.

RESOLUTION #21-07: Motion by Michael to adjourn at 5:28 pm seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call:  Michael-yes, Dunn-yes.

__________________________                                            _________________________________

Henry Michael, Chairman                                                         Kathleen S Cofojohn, Fiscal Officer

_____________________________                                       ___________________________________

Robert Dunn, Vice Chairman                                                   Bradley Vaughan, Trustee 

Regular Meeting called to order at 9:30 a.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 on December 8, 2020 approved as presented.

Minutes from special work session on December 9, 2020 approved as presented.

Minutes from special work session on December 17, 2020 approved as presented.

RESOLUTION #2020-186: Motion by Michael to approve and pay the bills, seconded by Deffenbaugh.

Roll Call:   Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.

BILLS APPROVED AND PAID:

24534		RICKY D BENNETT	WAGES 12/01/20-12/15/20	423.01
24535		R. STEVEN COSS JR	WAGES 12/01/20-12/15/20	2,068.69
24536		TIMOTHY F KOHL	WAGES 12/01/20-12/15/20	505.56
24537-24546		VOID	VOID	0.00
24547		MARK E. GARVIN	WAGES 12/01/20-12/15/20	2,100.43
24548		CHELSEA L HARRIS	WAGES 12/01/20-12/15/20	941.66
24549		GREYSON C HENDERSON	WAGES 12/01/20-12/15/20	268.02
24550		NICHOLAS R LANSINGER	WAGES 12/01/20-12/15/20	134.37
24551		ANTHONY POPIO	WAGES 12/01/20-12/15/20	86.68
24552		CONRADS DISPOSAL INC	MONTHLY SERVICE	44.00
24553		TIME WARNER CABLE	MONTHLY SERVICE	94.99
24554		FARMERS NATIONAL BANK	VISA PURCHASES	756.31
24555		LIFE FORCE MANAGEMENT INC	AMBULANCE BILLING FEES	646.50
24556		MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES	FD SUPPLIES	513.25
24557		OHIO EDISON	MONTHLY SERVICE	918.09
24558		UH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PORTAGE	FD PHYSICAL	60.00
24559		OSCAR BRUGMANN SAND & GRAVEL	ROAD SUPPLIES	607.97
EFT		TREASURER STATE OF OHIO	PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAX	489.48
EFTPS		UNITED STATE TREASURY	PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAX	3,603.40

FISCAL OFFICER

1. Presented P.O.’s and miscellaneous correspondence.

TRUSTEE REPORTS

TRUSTEE MICHAEL

1. Thank Jim for his 50 plus years of service to the Township and said he would be deeply missed.
2. Presented NOPEC 2021 Sponsorship Award.

RESOLUTION #2020-187: Motion by Michael to apply for 2021 NOPEC Sponsorship grant for $1,000, seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call:   Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.

TRUSTEE DEFFENBAUGH

1. Reported new labor law poster is posted that includes the CARES Act rules.

TRUSTEE DUNN

1. Also thanked Jim for his many years of service to the Township.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS:

ZONING INSPECTOR

1. Written report presented which included zoning activities.

ROAD SUPERVISOR

1. Written report presented which included department activities.

FIRE CHIEF

1. Written report presented which included department activity and purchase requests.

RESOLUTION #2020-188: Motion by Michael to approve EMSD grant purchase of Incident Command Boards at an estimated cost of $425, Aluminum Apparatus Crew Tags at an estimated cost of $168from My-Lor Inc and Helmet Tags and hooks at an estimated cost of $540 from American Trademark Company, seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call:   Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.

RESOLUTION #2020-189: Motion by Michael regretfully accept the resignation of Charles Campbell from the fire department, seconded by Deffenbaugh.

Roll Call:   Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.

RESOLUTION #2020-190: Motion by Michael to approve applying for Firehouse Foundation Grant for the purchase of  a set of battery power Genesis E Combination Tool and battery power Genesis E Force Ram to be carried on 2011 Squad at an estimated cost of $23,387.00 seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call:   Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.

RESOLUTION #2020-191: Motion by Deffenbaugh to approve repairs to 2013 primer pump at an estimated cost of $600 seconded by Michael.

Roll Call:  Deffenbaugh-yes, Michael-yes, Dunn-yes.

Chairman Michael reported he was not ready to make a decision regarding the open trustee position.  After brief discussion a special meeting to appoint new trustee, date of 1/4/21 was set.

RESOLUTION #2020-192: Motion by Dunn to set special meeting to appoint new trustee on January 4, 2021 at 5pm seconded by Michael.

Roll Call:  Dunn-yes, Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.

Safety Issues

Tim Paulus reported there were poles leaning on Tallmadge Rd.  Steve reported he has called about them two times already.

Open Communication

Tim Paulus asked why the Township did not apply for CARES ACT funds.  FO Cofojohn reported that the Township did not have significant COVID expenses and was not spending funds like other entities are spending the funds.

Thank Jim for his many years of service.

RESOLUTION #20-193: Motion by Michael to adjourn at 9:57 a.m., seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call:  Michael-yes, Dunn-yes Deffenbaugh-yes.

_____________________________                              __________________________________

Henry Michael, Chairperson                                           Kathleen S. Cofojohn, Fiscal Officer

______________________________                            ___________________________

Robert Dunn, Trustee                                                       , Trustee

Regular Meeting called to order at 9:30 a.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 on November 10, 2020 approved as presented.

RESOLUTION #2020-173: Motion by Michael to approve and pay the bills, seconded by Deffenbaugh.

Roll Call:   Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.

BILLS APPROVED AND PAID:

24477		RICKY D BENNETT	WAGES 11/01/20-11/15/20	464.72
24478		R. STEVEN COSS JR	WAGES 11/01/20-11/15/20	1,850.22
24479		TIMOTHY F KOHL	WAGES 11/01/20-11/15/20	508.31
24480		MARK E. GARVIN	WAGES 11/01/20-11/15/20	1,780.28
24481		CHELSEA L HARRIS	WAGES 11/01/20-11/15/20	310.87
24482		NICHOLAS R LANSINGER	WAGES 11/01/20-11/15/20	254.90
24483		SHAWN A SCHRECKENGOST	WAGES 11/01/20-11/15/20	192.97
24484		MATTHEW K BENNETT	REPLACE LOST CK#24207 6/9/20	53.94
24485		CONRADS DISPOSAL INC	MONTHLY SERVICE	44.00
24486		TIME WARNER CABLE	MONTHLY SERVICE	94.99
24487		ADVANCE AUTO PARTS	RD REPAIRS	22.64
24488		UH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PORTAGE	PRE EMPLOYMNT/FD REQUIREMENTS	170.00
24489		OHIO EDISON	MONTHLY SERVICE	905.26
24490		ALLIANCE MOTORS INC	4700 REPAIRS	133.39
24491		ANTHONY POPIO	REIMBURSE BCI	36.00
24492		E.L. WELDING INC	REPAIRS SALT SPREADER	1,019.18
24493		PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC	EMS SUPPLIES	157.41
24494		TSI WESTERN STAR	4700 REPAIRS	6,125.34
24495		BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC	EMS SUPPLIES	190.99
24496		SANDRA NUTTER	REIMBURSE PRINTING	54.00
24497		FARMERS NATIONAL BANK	VISA PURCHASES	610.90
24498		VERIZON	MONTHLY SERVICE	7.04

FISCAL OFFICER

1. Presented P.O.’s and miscellaneous correspondence.
2. Presented 2021 temporary appropriations.

RESOLUTION #20-174: Motion by Michael to approve 2021 temporary appropriations as presented,

			Temporary
			Appropriation
FUND			Request
General Fund		102,600.00
Motor Vehicle		8,000.00
Gasoline Tax		69,000.00
Road & Bridge		48,800.00
Cemetery			8,000.00
1 Mill Fire Levy		41,425.00
2 Mill Fire Levy		64,900.00
2 Mill Fire Levy		13,000.00
Permissive Motor Vehicle		23,000.00
Fire & Rescue, Ambulance & EMS		64,000.00
			442,725.00

Seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call:   Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.

TRUSTEE REPORTS

TRUSTEE MICHAEL

1. Presented bridge weight reductions but that none were located within the Township.

TRUSTEE DEFFENBAUGH

1. Reported need to nominate Dependency Fund representatives.

RESOLUTION #20-175:  Motion by Deffenbaugh to nominate Robert Dunn and Henry Michael to 2021 Dependency board, seconded by Michael.

Roll Call:  Deffenbaugh-yes, Michael-yes, Dunn-yes.

TRUSTEE DUNN

1. Reported need to schedule special work session to hold interviews.

RESOLUTION #20-176:  Motion by Dunn to hold special work session on December 9, 2020 at 5:00pm to hold interviews for soon to be open Township Trustee term expiring 12/31/21, seconded by Michael.

Roll Call:  Dunn-yes, Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS:

ZONING INSPECTOR (not present)

1. No written report presented.

ROAD SUPERVISOR (not present)

1. No written report presented.

FIRE CHIEF

1. Written report presented which included department activity.

Safety Issues

None

Open Communication

None

RESOLUTION #20-177:  Motion by Michael to adjourn at 10:11 a.m., seconded by Deffenbaugh.

Roll Call:  Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.

_____________________________                              __________________________________

Henry Michael, Chairperson                                           Kathleen S. Cofojohn, Fiscal Officer

______________________________                            ___________________________________

James Deffenbaugh, Trustee                                        Robert Dunn, Trustee

Regular Meeting called to order at 9:30 a.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 on November 10, 2020 approved as presented.

RESOLUTION #2020-173: Motion by Michael to approve and pay the bills, seconded by Deffenbaugh.

Roll Call:   Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.

BILLS APPROVED AND PAID:

24477		RICKY D BENNETT	WAGES 11/01/20-11/15/20	464.72
24478		R. STEVEN COSS JR	WAGES 11/01/20-11/15/20	1,850.22
24479		TIMOTHY F KOHL	WAGES 11/01/20-11/15/20	508.31
24480		MARK E. GARVIN	WAGES 11/01/20-11/15/20	1,780.28
24481		CHELSEA L HARRIS	WAGES 11/01/20-11/15/20	310.87
24482		NICHOLAS R LANSINGER	WAGES 11/01/20-11/15/20	254.90
24483		SHAWN A SCHRECKENGOST	WAGES 11/01/20-11/15/20	192.97
24484		MATTHEW K BENNETT	REPLACE LOST CK#24207 6/9/20	53.94
24485		CONRADS DISPOSAL INC	MONTHLY SERVICE	44.00
24486		TIME WARNER CABLE	MONTHLY SERVICE	94.99
24487		ADVANCE AUTO PARTS	RD REPAIRS	22.64
24488		UH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PORTAGE	PRE EMPLOYMNT/FD REQUIREMENTS	170.00
24489		OHIO EDISON	MONTHLY SERVICE	905.26
24490		ALLIANCE MOTORS INC	4700 REPAIRS	133.39
24491		ANTHONY POPIO	REIMBURSE BCI	36.00
24492		E.L. WELDING INC	REPAIRS SALT SPREADER	1,019.18
24493		PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC	EMS SUPPLIES	157.41
24494		TSI WESTERN STAR	4700 REPAIRS	6,125.34
24495		BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC	EMS SUPPLIES	190.99
24496		SANDRA NUTTER	REIMBURSE PRINTING	54.00
24497		FARMERS NATIONAL BANK	VISA PURCHASES	610.90
24498		VERIZON	MONTHLY SERVICE	7.04

FISCAL OFFICER

1. Presented P.O.’s and miscellaneous correspondence.
2. Presented 2021 temporary appropriations.

RESOLUTION #20-174: Motion by Michael to approve 2021 temporary appropriations as presented,

			Temporary
			Appropriation
FUND			Request
General Fund		102,600.00
Motor Vehicle		8,000.00
Gasoline Tax		69,000.00
Road & Bridge		48,800.00
Cemetery			8,000.00
1 Mill Fire Levy		41,425.00
2 Mill Fire Levy		64,900.00
2 Mill Fire Levy		13,000.00
Permissive Motor Vehicle		23,000.00
Fire & Rescue, Ambulance & EMS		64,000.00
			442,725.00

Seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call:   Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.

TRUSTEE REPORTS

TRUSTEE MICHAEL

1. Presented bridge weight reductions but that none were located within the Township.

TRUSTEE DEFFENBAUGH

1. Reported need to nominate Dependency Fund representatives.

RESOLUTION #20-175:  Motion by Deffenbaugh to nominate Robert Dunn and Henry Michael to 2021 Dependency board, seconded by Michael.

Roll Call:  Deffenbaugh-yes, Michael-yes, Dunn-yes.

TRUSTEE DUNN

1. Reported need to schedule special work session to hold interviews.

RESOLUTION #20-176:  Motion by Dunn to hold special work session on December 9, 2020 at 5:00pm to hold interviews for soon to be open Township Trustee term expiring 12/31/21, seconded by Michael.

Roll Call:  Dunn-yes, Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS:

ZONING INSPECTOR (not present)

1. No written report presented.

ROAD SUPERVISOR (not present)

1. No written report presented.

FIRE CHIEF

1. Written report presented which included department activity.

Safety Issues

None

Open Communication

None

RESOLUTION #20-177:  Motion by Michael to adjourn at 10:11 a.m., seconded by Deffenbaugh.

Roll Call:  Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.

_____________________________                              __________________________________

Henry Michael, Chairperson                                           Kathleen S. Cofojohn, Fiscal Officer

______________________________                            ___________________________________

James Deffenbaugh, Trustee                                        Robert Dunn, Trustee

If you are interested in applying for the Trustee vacancy with a term expiring 12/31/2021 please email an updated resume to Kathy Cofojohn at k.cofojohn@palmyratownship.com or mail to Kathy S. Cofojohn Palmyra Township 10100 Williams Road Diamond, OH 44412

Resumes must be received or postmarked by 12/01/2020

Applicants must be 18 and a resident of Palmyra Township

Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 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 October 27, 2020 were approved as presented.

RESOLUTION #20-166: Motion by Deffenbaugh to approve and pay the bills, seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call:  Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.

BILLS APPROVED AND PAID:

24455		RICKY D BENNETT	WAGES 10/16/20-10/31/20	486.97
24456		R. STEVEN COSS JR	WAGES 10/16/20-10/31/20	1,845.23
24457		TIMOTHY F KOHL	WAGES 10/16/20-10/31/20	469.79
24458		MARK E. GARVIN	WAGES 10/16/20-10/31/20	1,877.34
24459		CHELSEA L HARRIS	WAGES 10/16/20-10/31/20	691.43
24460		NICHOLAS R LANSINGER	WAGES 10/16/20-10/31/20	552.76
24461		KATHLEEN S COFOJOHN	SALARY 10/01/20-10/31/20	1,391.45
24462		JAMES H. DEFFENBAUGH	SALARY 10/01/20-10/31/20	620.32
24463		ROBERT C DUNN	SALARY 10/01/20-10/31/20	852.74
24464		HENRY A. MICHAEL	SALARY 10/01/20-10/31/20	911.18
24465		LORI M MICHAEL	WAGES 10/01/20-10/31/20	65.80
24466		SANDRA M. NUTTER	SALARY 10/01/20-10/31/20	588.79
24467		CENTURYLINK	MONTHLY SERVICE	158.11
24468		DOMINION EAST OHIO	MONTHLY SERVICE	91.15
24469		VERIZON WIRELESS	MONTHLY SERVICE	44.02
24470		RICOH USA INC	COPIER MAINTENANCE	12.47
24471		QUALITY IP	MONTHLY SERVICE	968.50
24472		PALMYRA LITTLE VILLAGE SHOPPER	FUEL PURCHASES	813.88
24473		PETTIGREW HARDWARE	FD SUPPLIES	56.32
24474		GORDON BROTHERS INC	MONTHLY LEASE	150.00
24475		EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES	EMS SUPPLIES	151.92
24476		CARTER LUMBER	RD SUPPLIES	95.89
EFTPS		UNITED STATES TREASURY	PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAX	3,784.56
EFT		TREASURERE STATE OF OHIO	PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAX	501.27
EFT		OPERS	MONTHLY PENSION	3,113.81
EFT		OP&F	MONTHLY PENSION	1,976.64
EFT		BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COMP	2020 INSTALLMENT	1,265.99

FISCAL OFFICER REPORT

1. Presented October bank reconciliations, P.O.’s, and miscellaneous correspondence.
2. Reported October receipts were $31,961.68.
3. Presented cemetery deeds for signatures.
4. Reported need to amend resolutions 2020-129.

RESOLUTION #20-167: Motion by Dunn to amend resolutions 2020-129 and omit amend permanent appropriations for Fund 2902, seconded by Deffenbaugh.

Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.

RESOLUTION #20-168: Motion by Deffenbaugh to amend permanent appropriations and increase Fund 2902 for $80,674.96, including $78,898.71 for SCBA equipment and $1,776.25 for supplies, seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call: Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.

• Requested approval of purchases for Adobe Acrobat DC Pro and replacement phone for squad.

RESOLUTION #20-169: Motion by Dunn to approve purchase of Adobe Acrobat DC Pro at $16.08 per month and Verizon Squad phone at a cost of $99.99, seconded by Deffenbaugh.

Roll Call:  Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.

TRUSTEE REPORTS:

TRUSTEE MICHAEL (not present)

TRUSTEE DEFFENBAUGH

1. Reported we would elect the Dependents Fund Board at the next meeting.
2. Reported citizen complaint about political signs not being taken down.  Sandy reported the political signs are not governed by the Township.

TRUSTEE DUNN

1. Reported Trick or Treat was not busy this year.  I hope that we can get back to normal next year.
2. Reported citizen concern about a privacy fence between Palmyra Little Village Shopper and neighboring property.  Sandy will discuss with property owners.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

ZONING INSPECTOR

1. Written report presented which included updates on zoning activities.

FIRE CHIEF

1. Written report presented which included department activities.

RESOLUTION #20-170: Motion by Deffenbaugh to approve purchase of disinfecting wipes from Jasper International at an estimated cost of $370 plus shipping and a replacement jump bag for 2011 from Bound Tree Medical at an estimated cost of $225 plus shipping, seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call:  Deffenbaugh-yes, Michael-yes, Dunn-yes.

• Reported COVID Testing will be held at the Fire Station on December 15 from 12-4pm.

ROAD SUPERVISOR (not present)

1. Written report presented which included updates on department activities.

RESOLUTION #20-171: Motion by Dunn to approve purchase of safety shirts at an estimated cost of $165, seconded by Deffenbaugh.

Roll Call:  Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.

Open Communication

None

Safety Issues

None

RESOLUTION #20-172: Motion by Deffenbaugh to adjourn at 7:49 pm seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call: Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.

__________________________                                            _________________________________

Henry Michael, Chairman                                                         Kathleen S Cofojohn, Fiscal Officer

_____________________________                                       ___________________________________

James Deffenbaugh, Vice-Chairman                                      Robert Dunn, Trustee