May 15, 2007
Chairman Seliskar called the regular meeting to order at 7:06 pm with the following members present: Trustees Adams, Kothera and Seliskar, Fiscal Officer Saunders and Zoning Inspector Mirossay. Others in attendance included Ken Hoffart of Chardon Windsor Road and Jean Young.
The proper papers were notified.
The minutes of the May 1, 2007 meeting were reviewed and the following action taken.
RESOLUTION # 2007-040
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Trustee Adams and seconded by
Trustee Kothera to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2007
meeting as presented.
Roll Call:
Yes
No
Kothera
X
Seliskar
X
Adams
X
Motion Unanimously Carried
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Fiscal Officer Saunders presented bills, vouchers, purchase orders and warrants for board approval.
RESOLUTION # 2007- 041
Approval of bills for payment
A motion was made by Trustee Adams and seconded by
Trustee Seliskar to approve for payment bills submitted.
Payroll Voucher #650-658 totaling $2,633.78 and bills
Voucher #659-674 totaling $32,977.53.
Grand total of payroll and bills = $35,611.31.
Roll Call:
Yes
No
Kothera
Abstained
Seliskar
X
Adams
X
Motion Carried
The fiscal officer presented fund balances for May 15 in the amount of:
General Fund $231,732.72
M.V.L. Tax Fund 9,896.36
Gas Tax 52,335.34
Road & Bridge Fund 73,736.44
Cemetery Fund 10,475.00
Fire Protection 25,064.63
Paving Improvements 173,254.79
Total All Funds $576,495.28
RESOLUTION # 2007- 042
Budget Hearing
A motion was made by Trustee Kothera and seconded by
Trustee Adams to schedule the budget hearing for June 19, 2007
At 8:00 PM.
Roll Call:
Yes
No
Kothera
X
Seliskar
X
Adams
X
Motion Unanimously Carried
ZONING REPORT:
Zoning Inspector Erik Mirossay presented his report updating the board on activities, actions taken, permits issued and violations noted.
April 30- May15
C Permit given to Jerry Miller #1035 accessory building
C Working with Dan Stutzman Amish School Hunt Rd. permit # 1036 issued for school building
C Smiths 322 & Clay St. called stated they would have yard cleaned up within next two weeks. They called on 5-14-07
. ZBA meeting: The CUP for Solid Rock Landscaping, John Bruening, 16440 Chardon Windsor Road was approved.
. Several hours at town hall doing paperwork
Erik Mirossay and Kay Raasch will attend the Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake & Trumbull Planning & Zoning
Workshop sponsored by OSU Extension office.
MAINTENANCE REPORT:
Roads:
A letter was received from the Geauga County Engineer’s office informing us that they will process all the paperwork involved for the issuing of road right-of-way permits specifically: permit applications, bonds, insurance, hold harmless statements, etc. They will also try to visit the construction site while the job is in progress and will perform final inspection. However, someone from the township will need to handle daily inspections.
Road Report: Chris was on vacation for one week. Roads are very dusty. The fiscal officer is working on the assessment program for Hunt Road.
CEMETERY: The cemetery and grounds are ready for Memorial Day. Topsoil and grass seed have been placed where needed. Maintenance will begin working on Pioneer Cemetery Stones.
FIRM ALARM MONITORING:
American Alert representative Gayle Luftus presented her final contract and work has been ongoing at the town hall. Seats will need to be removed from the auditorium so repairs can be completed.
The garage and fire department are up and running. As soon as we pay our down payment they will begin installing the new system in the gym.
PARK:
Trustee Seliskar is still working on the tennis and basketball court surfaces. Cattails will be removed from the pond.
OLD BUSINESS:
No new information has been received on the proposed power lines. A letter was received from J. Galm concerning the lines.
NEW BUSINESS:
Solid Waste Management sent an amendment to Section VI, E of the Solid Waste District Plan and Resolution. Approval of the plan will allow the Board of Directors to designate disposal facilities to be used by the waste haulers. After review and discussion the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION #. 2007-043
Approval of Amendment to Section VI, E
Of the Solid Waste District Plan and Resolution
Approving the Amendment to Section VI, E, Authorization Statement to Designate, of the current approved Solid Waste Management Plan
for the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District
WHEREAS, the respective Boards of County Commissioners of the Counties of Geauga and Trumbull determined to, and did enter into an agreement entitled “Agreement Establishing the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District” dated January, 1994 which established the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District; and
WHEREAS, the Policy Committee has determined that the proposed amendment to Section VI, E of the current approved solid waste plan would benefit the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District in its ability to collect fees; and
WHEREAS, a public comment period of (30) thirty days for comment concerning the amendment to the plan was established from March 5, 2007 through April 14, 2007 and two public hearings concerning the updated plan were held April 10, 2007 in Warren, Ohio and April 12, 2007 in Chardon, Ohio. All in accordance with published notice and procedures set forth in Section 3734.55 of the Revised Code; and
WHEREAS, the Policy Committee, after consideration of comments and recommendations received concerning the amendment to Section VI, E of the plan, made certain modifications to the plan and has adopted and submitted to this legislative authority a copy of the amended Section VI, E of the plan for the District as so modified; and
WHEREAS, this legislative authority is required by Division (B) of Section 3734.55 of the Revised Code to approve or disapprove the amendment to the plan within 90 days after receiving a copy of amendment to the plan and has been requested to approve the amendment;
NOW, therefore be it resolved, by the Board of Township Trustees of the Township of
Huntsburg Township, County of Geauga, State of Ohio, that:
Section 1. The amendment to the plan is hereby approved in the form submitted to this legislative authority and presently on file with the Fiscal Officer of this legislative authority.
Section 2. The Fiscal Officer of this legislative authority is hereby authorized and directed to mail or otherwise deliver promptly a certified copy of this Resolution to the Policy Committee.
Section 3. This Board finds and determines that all formal actions of this Board concerning and related to the adoption of this Resolution were taken in an open meeting of this Board that was open to the public in compliance with the law.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and immediatelyupon its adoption.
Motion by: Trustee Kothera
Seconded by: Trustee Adams
Roll Call:
Yes
No
Kothera
X
Seliskar
X
Adams
X
Motion Unanimously Carried
First Energy sent a letter and packet concerning the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company’s notice of intent to file for an increase in electric distribution rates.
Understanding HB 694 Ohio’s Pay to Play Law was briefly discussed.
The Ohio Township Association Health Plan (OTAHP) serviced by Burnham and Flower Insurance Group conducted the meeting held in Hambden on Wednesday May 9. Fiscal Officer Saunders returned with an inquiry packet to be completed by employees. OTAHP will submit all townships together to see if they can get a better rate. However, they will seek additional quotes for each township finding the most suitable one.
Discussion was held on the need to repair Stillwell Road in the Windmill Point Subdivision. The following action was taken:
RESOLUTION # 2007-044
RESOLUTION OF CONVENIENCE & NECESSITY FOR
THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF STILLWELL ROAD, TR 110
Huntsburg Township, Geauga County, Ohio
WHEREAS, the Huntsburg Township Board of Trustees has determined that the public convenience and welfare require the improvement of Stillwell Road, TR 110, from Princeton Road to the dead end (located approximately 0.38 miles east of the intersection with Princeton Road), and to authorize the Geauga County Engineer to prepare engineering plans in accordance with Section 5573.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by a unanimous vote of a full board of the Huntsburg Township Board of Trustees that the public convenience and welfare requires the improvement of a portion of Stillwell Road, TR 110, in the Township of Huntsburg, County of Geauga and State of Ohio byconstructing and reconstructing culverts, performing drainage improvements, cement stabilizing, asphalt paving and improving the shoulders as necessary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Geauga County Engineer is hereby directed to make such surveys, plans, profiles, cross sections, estimates and specifications as are required for the improvement and to transmit copies of the same to this board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the costs and expenses of said improvement shall be apportioned as follows:
The construction costs for the project shall be paid from local funding sources. The engineering will be provided by the Geauga County Engineer at no cost to the Township.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Officer of the Huntsburg Township Board of Trustees is hereby instructed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Geauga County Engineer.
Motion by: Trustee Kothera
Seconded by: Trustee Adams
Roll Call:
Yes
No
Kothera
X
Seliskar
X
Adams
X
Motion Unanimously Carried
CORRESPONDENCE:
Emails were received from OTA Heidi Fought and Frank Gilha GTA President concerning SB 117 Cable Franchise Language and HB 50 Junk Vehicles. A no vote is urged on SB 117 and a Yes vote for HB 50.
The FCC sent a copy of the Mandatory Carriage Demand for WGGN-TV, Sandusky OH seeking Rapid Cable to carry their programming.
The State of Fair housing, April 2007 booklet was received.
Last week was Public Employees Recognition Week and the Geauga County Department of aging says Thank You.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.