The regular meeting of the Board of Township Trustees, Newbury Township was called to order at 7:30 p.m., April 19, 2006, with all members present.    Minutes of the 4/3 and 4/5 meetings were approved upon a motion by Mrs. Blair, a second by Mr. Skomrock and a unanimous affirmative vote, with the trustees expressing further clarification regarding the comments made at the Economic Development meeting regarding proposed sewer development considered several years ago in the area near the intersection of Routes 44 and 87.  It was noted that at the time the decision was made not to go forward with providing general sewer infrastructure for that area because the affected property owners who would be assessed if such an improvement were made felt that the cost to them would be too high.

The Fiscal Officer noted that $530,000 had been moved on Monday from the interest-bearing National City Bank primary checking account to the township’s STAR-Ohio investment account, providing higher interest return to the township.  Mrs. Blair verified that she had gotten a confirming call from National City regarding this fund transfer.

Ms. Mary Cseplo presented a written statement and read this statement to the trustees inviting them to a community meeting sponsored by Common Sense and to be held at the Newbury School Auditorium at the end of May.  This meeting is intended to be a discussion of local government financing, and it was noted that several elected officials at the County and State level have already committed to participate.  The trustees indicated a willingness to be a part of this process, and encouraged Ms. Cseplo to proceed with her stated plan to contact the Newbury School Board and solicit their participation as well.   In a related matter, the trustees discussed the TEL-TABOR issue to be decided on the November statewide ballot; while the Ohio Township Association has urged all townships to adopt resolutions opposing this measure, the trustees decided to study both sides of this issue further before stating any opposition in the form of a resolution.

It was noted Mrs. Blair had been selected as the Chagrin River Watershed Partners representative from the township, with Mr. Skomrock to serve as alternate.  Mr. Quigley noted that NOPEC had announced a locked–in price of $9.70 for natural gas for the next 18 months.   Correspondence received since the last meeting was reviewed by Mr. Quigley.  The issue of a Texas Hold-Em event to be held at Police Department by the Newbury Boosters was discussed; apparently legal issues prevent holding this event at the school.  The Trustees approved this event to be held in the Police Station garage, contingent on proof of insurance and no alcohol to be served.  

Mr. Quigley described the meeting held at the Geauga County Planning Commission yesterday regarding the Panzica development and a new requirement recently imposed by ODOT that turning lanes on Rt. 87 be completed within the next five years.   At that meeting, the Geauga County Commissioners stated their willingness to help find funding for this project, with participation from the County Engineer’s office in locating and securing some grant assistance.  The trustees expressed their willingness to participate in material contribution to this project by contributing corner land and stated their openness to participation in funding packages to the extent township finances permit, along with the County and State to make this project move forward.

Mr. Quigley noted that he had been advised by the Ohio EPA that monitoring wells will be placed sometime in May on the Kinsman Road property where Distribution Technologies (formerly Manfredi Motor Transit) operates a truck terminal and tank wash facility, and where buried tanker trailers were located in 2004.

The safety topic covered for tonight’s meeting was the facility audits of township property that Mr. Skomrock will perform, noting that once deficiencies are noted, the township has 30 days to correct the problem identified.  Mrs. Blair presented the other Trustees and Fiscal Officer with a recently-completed Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Plan of Action, and reviewed current measures being taken on Workers’ Compensation.  Mrs. Blair indicated a willingness along with Linda Nokes to attend necessary meetings.  Mr. Quigley stated his preference that Mr. Hollis also attend as many meetings as possible.

Police activity reported by Chief Aytay included 29 calls month-to-date, 205 miles patrolled, 75 man-hours worked, with 200 calls year-to-date.  Fire activity reported by Chief Zimperman included a recent response to a big yard and garage fire on Bass Lake Rd.

Mr. Skomrock noted that Ohio Public Works projects identified as possible candidates for next year included Linda and Dianne Drives, and possibly Burton Hts. and Hodgekiss Roads.  Given the small amount of payment in lieu of property taxes paid on the GMHA Scranton Woods development, it was agreed that securing outside funding for necessary work on Linda and Dianne Drives would be an excellent idea.

It was reported that Mrs. Hrabak had secured a quote for ten windows in the town hall to be fixed for only $450; the trustees agreed with this quote and thanked Mrs. Hrabak for her efforts in coming up with a low-cost solution for this problem.  The trustees reviewed the three quotes received for replacement of the front door.  The trustees agreed to accept the quotation from Charles Chepes, Frontline Builders, for $1700 for repair and replacement of the town hall front door.

It was reported that Mrs. Endres filed legal action on the Bailey property at 14381 View Drive, and a Motion for Order to Appear and Show Cause in a case involving Mark Adkins was also mentioned.  

Warrants approved by signing prior to or at this meeting:    
Check #    Date    Payee    Amount
28424    4/6/2006    Ohio Public Employees Retirement System    $6,946.72
28425    4/17/2006    Jack Lashley                - JL    $704.74
28426    4/17/2006    Jack Lashley                - JL    $147.11
28427    4/18/2006    Douglas J. Zimperman        - DZ    $1,206.34
28428    4/18/2006    George Mansfield            - GM    $1,112.08
28429    4/18/2006    Jack Lashley                - JL    $937.11
28430    4/18/2006    Jas. Rick Phifer            - JP    $1,295.03
28431    4/18/2006    Karen E. Endres             - KE    $786.78
28432    4/18/2006    Linda C. Nokes              - LN    $735.46
28433    4/18/2006    Randal R. Hollis            - RH    $1,584.83
28434    4/18/2006    Randal O. Hollis            - ROH    $954.48
28435    4/18/2006    Timothy A. Mansfield        - TM    $1,123.20
28436    4/18/2006    Ohio Public Employees Deferred Comp. Pro    $645.00
28437    4/19/2006    Treasurer of State    $795.00
28438    4/19/2006    Jan Blair    $22.25
28439    4/19/2006    Geauga County CIC    $40.00
28440    4/19/2006    Karen Endres    $429.11
28441    4/19/2006    ComDoc Inc.    $70.38
28442    4/19/2006    Ironwood Landscape, Inc.    $310.00
28443    4/19/2006    Barnes Auto Parts    $10.41
28444    4/19/2006    All-Ways Flasher Service Inc.    $364.30
28445    4/19/2006    Lab Safety Supply Inc.    $155.00
28446    4/19/2006    Osborne Concrete & Stone Co.    $3,235.68
28447    4/19/2006    Cintas Corp.    $385.70
28448    4/19/2006    Randal R. Hollis    $100.00
28449    4/19/2006    Linda Phillips    $321.30
28450    4/19/2006    First Quality Sales    $827.69
28451    4/19/2006    Arcadia Benefits Group, Inc.    $55.00
        Total:    $25,300.70

This meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m. upon a motion by Mr. Skomrock, a second by Mrs. Blair, and a unanimous affirmative vote.


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  Glen Quigley – Chairman            William Skomrock, Jr. – Vice Chairman    


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  Jan Blair                         David Lair – Fiscal Officer