February 14, 2005

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman John A. Eberly.  All trustees were present.  Jeff Pulsford led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

            Motion by Patrick J. Cavanagh seconded by John A. Eberly to appoint Susan Plavcan to take the minutes of the meeting in place of the Clerk.  VOTE: McCune, yes; Cavanagh, yes; Eberly, yes. The motion passed.

 

            Motion by Eugene T. McCune, Jr. seconded by John A. Eberly to approve the minutes of the regular session of the Board of Trustees of February 7, 2005.  VOTE: McCune, yes; Cavanagh, yes; Eberly, yes. The motion passed.

           

REPORTS:

 

            Eugene T. McCune, Jr. reported that he received a call from Dave Wilmot at 7 p.m. about replacing the road signs that were taken out in an accident at Taylor May and Munn Roads. Mr. McCune is approving all road overtime and purchases.

 

            Patrick J. Cavanagh met with Bob Vargo of the Engineer’s office and got the road project resolutions from him.

 

            Motion by Patrick Cavanagh seconded by Gene McCune to adopt the Resolution 2005-05 of Convenience & Necessity for the Improvement of a Portion of Quinn Road (from Bartholomew Road to Taylor May Road).  VOTE: McCune, yes; Cavanagh, yes; Eberly, yes. The motion passed.

 

            Motion by Patrick Cavanagh seconded by John Eberly to adopt the Resolution 2005-06 of Convenience & Necessity for the Improvement of Edward Lane. VOTE: McCune, yes; Cavanagh, yes; Eberly, yes. The motion passed.

 

            Mr. Cavanagh discussed a conversation he had with Lisa Michaels of Adelphia Cable about the contract between the cable company and the township. When Susan Plavcan receives a map of the Cebridge Connections coverage in the township, we may forward a copy of it to Adelphia to see if they are interested in expanding their coverage.

 

            John A. Eberly discussed a letter received from the Chagrin River Watershed Partners, Inc. asking for support for Moreland Hills in their litigation with Jaylin Investment, Inc.  The case will be the defining case regarding lot coverage. Mr. Cavanagh will be attending a meeting on Wednesday at Watershed Partners and will get more details.

            Mr. Eberly attended a Kenston Business Advisory Board meeting and reports that the school is very happy regarding the recently passed levy.

 

            Denis D. Squire, Clerk, left warrants for the trustees to sign as well as the annual appropriation resolution as discussed in detail last week.

 

            Motion by John Eberly seconded by Gene McCune to accept the Annual Appropriation Resolution 2005-04 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2005.  VOTE: McCune, yes; Cavanagh, yes; Eberly, yes. The motion passed.

 

            The trustees discussed Adam Hall. The trustees will go over the references on the bids and get together with the architect and take action next week.

 

            Motion by John Eberly seconded by Gene McCune to adopt the Resolution 2005-07 of Convenience and Necessity for the Chip Seal of Stafford Road between Munn Road and Auburn Road. VOTE:  McCune, yes; Cavanagh, yes; Eberly, yes. The motion passed.

 

            Motion by Patrick Cavanagh seconded by Gene McCune to adopt the Resolution 2005-08 to Order the Chip Seal of Various Roads.  The roads are as follows:

            Stafford Road from Munn Road to the Auburn/Troy line

            Quinn Road from Bartholomew Road to Crystal Trail

            Thorpe Road from Taylor May Road south to the Portage/Geauga line

            Franks Road – all

            Bartholomew Road from Munn Road to Ravenna Road

            Wing Road – all

            Crackel Road from Bainbridge/Auburn line to a point 1700’ east

            Crackel Road from Auburn Road to Ravenna Road

            Valley Road from Washington Street to the Auburn/Newbury line

            Fox Road from the Portage/Geauga Line to Shaw Road    

VOTE:  McCune, yes; Cavanagh, yes; Eberly, yes. The motion passed.

 

            The trustees discussed the tire grant offered by the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste Management District and we will participate again this year.

 

            The trustees reviewed the specifications and proposal forms for the furnishing of asphalt concrete products and for the furnishing and delivery of aggregate materials and approved them to be issued.

 

            Motion by John Eberly seconded by Patrick Cavanagh to adjourn the meeting. VOTE: McCune, yes; Cavanagh, yes; Eberly, yes. The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned.