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 October 22, 2019 were approved as presented.
RESOLUTION #19-153: Motion by Michael to approve and pay the bills, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Michael-yes Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.
BILLS APPROVED AND PAID:
23836 | RICKY D BENNETT | WAGES 10/16/19-10/31/19 | 575.39 | |
23837 | R. STEVEN COSS JR | WAGES 10/16/19-10/31/19 | 2,055.64 | |
23838 | DONALD J LUTZ | WAGES 10/16/19-10/31/19 | 637.70 | |
23839 | LINDSAY Y DAVIS | WAGES 10/16/19-10/31/19 | 270.61 | |
23840 | MARK E. GARVIN | WAGES 10/16/19-10/31/19 | 2,313.94 | |
23841 | CHELSEA L HARRIS | WAGES 10/16/19-10/31/19 | 751.01 | |
23842 | NOLAN KETTLE | WAGES 10/16/19-10/31/19 | 375.86 | |
23843 | NICHOLAS SCHRECKENGOST | WAGES 10/16/19-10/31/19 | 327.95 | |
23844-23848 | VOID | VOID | 0.00 | |
23849 | KATHLEEN S. COFOJOHN | SALARY 10/01/19-10/31/19 | 1,397.63 | |
23850 | JAMES H. DEFFENBAUGH | SALARY 10/01/19-10/31/19 | 620.98 | |
23851 | ROBERT C DUNN | SALARY 10/01/19-10/31/19 | 825.94 | |
23852 | HENRY A. MICHAEL | SALARY 10/01/19-10/31/19 | 910.78 | |
23853 | SANDRA M. NUTTER | SALARY 10/01/19-10/31/19 | 581.48 | |
23854 | CENTURYLINK | MONTHLY SERVICE | 160.99 | |
23855 | DOMINION EAST OHIO | MONTHLY SERVICE | 85.66 | |
23856 | QUALITY IP | MONTHLY SERVICE/OFFICE 365 | 931.00 | |
23857 | VERIZON WIRELESS | MONTHLY SERVICE | 43.95 | |
23858 | LIFE FORCE MANAGEMENT INC | AMBULANCE BILLING FEES | 63.67 | |
23859 | CLIA LABORATORY PROGRAM | EMS CLIA LAB FEE | 180.00 | |
23860 | PORTAGE COUNTY TREASURER | CHAPEL BLDG PERMIT | 51.50 | |
23861 | CARTER LUMBER | CHAPEL TRUSSES | 3,576.94 | |
23862 | SCHORY BUILDERS SUPPLY | CHAPEL BLOCK SUPPLIES | 8,606.89 | |
23863 | RICOH USA INC | COPIER MAINTENANCE | 16.47 | |
23864 | ADVANCE AUTO PARTS | RD REPAIRS | 95.54 | |
23865 | OHIO EDISON | MONTHLY SERVICE | 579.07 | |
EFTPS | UNITED STATES TREASURY | PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAX | 3,357.43 | |
EFT | TREASURER STATE OF OHIO | PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAX | 487.75 | |
EFT | OPERS | MONTHLY PENSION | 3,168.22 | |
EFT | OP&F | MONTHLY PENSION | 2,298.97 | |
EFT | BWC | 2019 INSTALLMENT | 647.99 |
FISCAL OFFICER REPORT
- Presented October bank reconciliations miscellaneous correspondence.
- Reported October receipts were $40,448.08.
- Presented UAN printer donated to the Township.
RESOLUTION #19-154: Motion by Dunn to accept the UAN Dell printer donation from the Auditor of State, seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Michael-yes.
- Reported need to amend Resolution 19-128 for the increase in Kozma bid to include heat.
RESOLUTION #19-155: Motion by Deffenbaugh to amend Resolution 19-128 and increase Kozma electric bid to $9,150, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes, Michael-yes.
TRUSTEE REPORTS:
TRUSTEE MICHAEL
- Asked about the Government Fleet report. FO Cofojohn reported the report has been filed.
TRUSTEE DEFFENBAUGH
- Presented Life Force Closure Authorizations.
RESOLUTION #19-156: Motion by Deffenbaugh that we sign and date the closure authorization for run number 17-0307 and the balance by written off in accordance with the Township’s soft billing policy for Southeast Students, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes, Michael-yes.
RESOLUTION #19-157: Motion by Deffenbaugh that we sign and date the closure authorizations for run numbers 17-0243, 18-0215, 18-0230 and 18-0281 and forward them for collection in accordance with the Township policy regarding such EMS charges, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes, Michael-yes.
- Reported on the Curbside Survey. 364 of the 1025 cards were returned 199 yes and 165 no. Reported Bill Steiner is presenting a proposed change to recycling and will present the proposed change at the Township Trustees meeting this weekend. The proposed change would bill the residents for recycle services. The cost of the proposed change is not known.
TRUSTEE DUNN
- Reported that although the weather was terrible 35 kids and 10 trunks attended the Trunk or Treat event. Due to the rain, the DJ elected not to attend and did not accept payment. Trustee Dunn felt it was a good turnout despite the weather and the event should continue.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
ZONING INSPECTOR
- Written report presented which included zoning issues.
ROAD SUPERVISOR
- Written report presented which included upcoming projects, completed projects and purchase requests.
RESOLUTION #19-158: Motion by Michael to approve purchase of 75 tons of grit at an estimated cost of $20 per ton and to purchase a new chain saw at an estimated cost of $375, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Michael-yes Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.
FIRE CHIEF (not present)
- Written report presented which included, purchase requests, equipment and personnel status.
RESOLUTION #19-159: Motion by Deffenbaugh to approve towing of 2013 at a cost of $350 by John’s Towing & Repair and to approve cost of EMS supplies at an estimated cost of $898.72 and $89.99 from EMP and 911 Emergency, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes, Michael-yes.
Open Communication
None
Safety Issues
None
RESOLUTION #19-160: Motion by Michael to adjourn at 7:42 pm seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.
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Henry Michael, Chairman Kathleen S Cofojohn, Fiscal Officer
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James Deffenbaugh, Vice-Chairman Robert Dunn, Trustee