The regular meeting of the Board of Township Trustees, Newbury Township was called to order at 7:30 p.m., February 21, 2007, with all trustees present.   Minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion by Mr. Quigley, a second by Mr. Skomrock, and a unanimous affirmative vote.  It was noted by Mr. Lair that three checks that were voided following completion of the previous meeting’s minutes would slightly change the warrant total indicated on those minutes (corrected on Web-published minutes).

Dr. Rick Silver, D.O. addressed the trustees regarding his stated interest to develop property that he owns along Rt. 87 just east of Stone Rd. to use a current residence structure to begin operation of a clinic that would specialize in cosmetic surgery.  As this property is located in a residential district, Dr. Silver would like to see if there is a means by which the property or a portion of the property could be re-zoned to make this a permitted use.  The anticipated practice being considered would have a very small impact on traffic in the area initially, although expansion into other areas of specialized medicine might result in some growth over time, and at some point another purpose-built structure might be envisioned on the property.  Mr. Quigley said that because this may not fit into a conditional or permitted use, a judgment entry process might have to be followed that might allow this activity within the township’s existing zoning framework.  Mr. Quigley said that the first step might be to determine whether a septic disposal treatment system could be identified to allow this type of operation to meet Health District and EPA guidelines.  Mr. Skomrock expressed some concern about the safety of the traffic flow in this area.

Mr. Lair reported that he was working on receiving proposals from National City Bank for a revised banking arrangement, as well as from Geauga Savings, after having received a proposal from Middlefield Bank that indicates an annual savings as compared to the current banking arrangement with National City.  He reported he is also awaiting guidance from the Geauga County Prosecutor’s office as to any specific procedures that must be followed should a change in township banking relationships be contemplated.

Blanket Certificates approved by signing prior to or at this meeting:
B.C. #    Date    Payee    Amount
    34-2007    2/20/2007    Various Vendors    $250.00
    35-2007    2/20/2007    Various Vendors    $500.00
    36-2007    2/20/2007    Various Vendors    $2,000.00
    37-2007    2/20/2007    Various Vendors    $200.00
    38-2007    2/20/2007    Various Vendors    $200.00
    39-2007    2/20/2007    Various Vendors    $100.00
    40-2007    2/20/2007    Various Vendors    $250.00
    41-2007    2/20/2007    Various Vendors    $2,500.00
    42-2007    2/20/2007    Various Vendors    $17,500.00
    43-2007    2/20/2007    Various Vendors    $2,000.00
    44-2007    2/20/2007    Various Vendors    $6,000.00
    45-2007    2/20/2007    Various Vendors    $12,000.00
    46-2007    2/20/2007    Various Vendors    $200.00
    47-2007    2/20/2007    Various Vendors    $5,000.00
    48-2007    2/20/2007    Various Vendors    $57,500.00
    49-2007    2/20/2007    Various Vendors    $250.00
    50-2007    2/20/2007    Various Vendors    $300.00
    51-2007    2/20/2007    Various Vendors    $650.00
        Total:    $107,400.00
Warrants approved by signing prior to or at this meeting:    
Check #    Date    Payee    Amount
29257    2/17/2007    Douglas J. Zimperman        - DZ    $1,686.26
29258    2/17/2007    George Mansfield            - GM    $1,577.90
29259    2/17/2007    Jack Lashley                - JL    $345.06
29260    2/17/2007    Jas. Rick Phifer            - JP    $1,831.45
29261    2/17/2007    Karen E. Endres             - KE    $630.52
29262    2/17/2007    Linda C. Nokes              - LN    $714.53
29263    2/17/2007    Randal R. Hollis            - RH    $2,441.40
29264    2/17/2007    Randal O. Hollis            - ROH    $1,327.74
29265    2/17/2007    Timothy A. Mansfield        - TM    $1,546.87
29266    2/17/2007    Ohio Public Employees Deferred Comp. Pro    $695.00
29267    2/21/2007    Geauga County CIC    $15.00
29268    2/21/2007    Geauga County Treasurer    $1,272.97
29269    2/21/2007    Geauga County Maple Leaf    $75.85
29270    2/21/2007    United Healthcare Insurance Co.    $10,767.50
29271    2/21/2007    Reliance Standard Life Insurance    $443.98
29272    2/21/2007    Delta Dental    $605.48
29273    2/21/2007    Arcadia Benefits Group, Inc.    $80.00
29274    2/21/2007    Chagrin River Watershed Partners    $2,121.00
29275    2/21/2007    Junction Auto Sales Inc.    $28.20
29276    2/21/2007    Snap-On Tools    $45.95
29277    2/21/2007    KopyKat Inc.    $130.00
29278    2/21/2007    Al's High Tech Inc.    $139.10
29279    2/21/2007    Free Enterprises Inc.    $424.17
29280    2/21/2007    Morton Salt Inc.    $5,118.32
29281    2/21/2007    Hans' Truck & Trailer Repair, Inc.    $209.66
29282    2/21/2007    Cintas Corp.    $277.36
29283    2/21/2007    Jan Blair    $25.29
        Total:    $34,576.56

Mr. Quigley reported that an agreement has been informally reached with Mr. Gates on his property.  He also reported that he is close to finalizing language on an agreement with Wayne Impullitti for the former 84 Lumber property he is developing.   Mr. Quigley noted that the All Erection Crane case is headed back to court, with an expected review of the ZBA process.  Mr. Quigley also reported on a recent Eagle Scout ceremony he attended to present resolutions of recognition from the township.

Mr. Skomrock reported on his application for this year’s scrap tire grant, noting that last year the township received $1244.02 in reimbursement for tires turned in by residents.  Mr. Skomrock suggested that this year’s program be tied into the annual Cleanup Day, scheduled for June 2nd; the other trustees agreed with this idea.  The trustees noted the current condition of the frost-heaved roads as a safety topic for this evening; Mr. Hollis said that he would be installing the annual load limit signs this week.  Mr. Skomrock noted that the township would be continuing with the BWC premium reduction program, and asked Mr. Hollis to make sure that road department employees were wearing reflective gear.  Also was discussed was a need to monitor the condition and placement of fire extinguishers owned by the township.

Mr. Quigley related a conversation that he had recently with a developer who has an interest in creating a recreational facility somewhere in this area, and the Grange Park property was mentioned as a possible candidate for consideration.  Also discussed at this time was the possibility of the current 208 plan being enlarged to include nearby properties, such as the Newbury Community Church, as the sewage treatment plant being upgraded to service the Panzica development and Mangia Mangia would appear to have the capacity to handle additional users near the town center.

Mrs. Blair reported on her attendance at a recent Chagrin River Watershed Partners meeting, where a topic of discussion was balanced growth initiatives.  Mrs. Blair also reported on a conversation she had today with Sean Sprouse representing United Health Care, to better understand the plan changes he recently proposed.  Mr. Sprouse said that he would be available Wednesday February 28th to discuss with township employees proposed coverage changes with the township benefits package; the trustees decided to hold a working lunch to allow for employee input.   Mrs. Blair also reported that she would be attending the CIC luncheon on February 23rd.  This meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m., upon a motion by Mr. Quigley, a second by Mr. Skomrock, and a unanimous affirmative vote.


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  Jan Blair – Chairman            William Skomrock, Jr. – Vice Chairman    


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      Glen Quigley                     David Lair – Fiscal Officer


A special meeting of the Board of Township Trustees, Newbury Township was called to order at 5:10 p.m., March 1, 2007 with Mr. Skomrock and Mr. Quigley present.  Purpose of this meeting was to consider adoption of revised healthcare coverage with higher deductibles and a Health Reimbursement Account administered by United Health Care, as proposed at a previous meeting by Mr. Sean Sprouse.  Mr. Quigley moved that this revised coverage be adopted effective 3/1/07; Mr. Skomrock seconded this motion, which passed by unanimous vote.  This meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m upon a motion by Mr. Quigley, second by Mr. Skomrock, and a unanimous affirmative vote.



__________________________________  ___________________________________     
  Jan Blair – Chairman            William Skomrock, Jr. – Vice Chairman    


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      Glen Quigley                     David Lair – Fiscal Officer