The regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Township Trustees, Newbury Township was called to order at 7:38 p.m., September 7, 2005, with all members present.   

Fire activity reported by Mr. Fagan through the end of August included 386 calls year to date, and 38 calls month-to-date.   Mr. Quigley and Mr. Fioritto both complemented the fire department on its performance on the scene of an overturned gasoline tanker truck at the intersection of Routes 44 and 87 on September 2nd.

Minutes of previous meetings were approved with one correction upon a motion by Mr. Majeski, a second by Mr. Fioritto, and a unanimous affirmative vote.  Mr. Quigley asked Patrolman Terry Aytay if there were any issues that might cause reconsideration of renewal of liquor permits within the township.  He said he didn’t know of any, but that the department would review the records.  Patrolman Aytay said he would present an activity report at the next meeting.

The trustees agreed that Todd Bush could contract with CEI to have electrical service passed underneath Parkview Drive to service his new home being constructed at 15725 Parkview.

Mrs. Endres reported that Roberta Ann had failed to meet a judgment entry requirement to clean up her property by the middle of July.   She has a current deadline of September 21st to clean up the property; Mrs. Endres will photograph the property on September 21st and deliver the photos to the Prosecutor’s office.  It was reported that the Atkins property was also proceeding toward further court action, due to continuing noncompliance.   Mr. Karl Toth questioned the number of temporary signs on the township property at the 87/Auburn intersection.  

Mr. Quigley read a letter addressed to Mr. Fioritto from DynCorp regarding the pending assignment of Santo Battaglia to work with a group helping to train law enforcement personnel in Afghanistan.    Mr. Quigley then read a letter to the trustees from Chief Battaglia requesting a leave of absence, and requesting that Patrolman Terry Aytay be promoted to the position of Acting Chief.  Mr. Majeski moved and Mr. Fioritto seconded to grant a leave to Mr. Battaglia and appoint Mr. Aytay to this position.  This motion passed by unanimous vote.  Mr. Quigley said that he would present the leave-of-absence information to the County Prosecutor for determination as to what the township must grant, and what the township could grant.  Mr. Quigley clarified that the leave of absence would be unpaid, and initially provided up to a thirteen week period as provided for in the Personnel Manual, and Mr. Fioritto stated that Mr. Battaglia had told him that he did not expect the township to provide hospitalization or PERS contributions during the time he was gone.

Mr. Roger Mezak reported that the Recreation Board is looking for new members.  
Mr. Quigley reported that HUD had notified the township that the grant application had been received.  He also stated that Geauga County Department of Community and Economic Development would be reviewing plans for the HUD grant, and would handle issues such as what portions might have to be bid out.  Mr. Quigley noted that the Natureworks trail was reported not to be fully funded, which means that the local match would increase to $7,000 in order for the township to move forward on this project.  It was noted that since that local money is not currently available, the project might have to be postponed until next year.

Mr. Quigley brought up the issue of implementing a Health Reimbursement Account.  The trustees agreed that the employees should be informed of the alternatives being considered, and that implementation of an HRA should be considered after the November election and with the input of the new Trustees-elect.

Mr. Quigley said that he had spoken to Mr. Hollis, and the current estimate to replace all the broken concrete at the fire station was in the $80,000 range.  General discussion topics included the Panzica development to be started in the near future on the northeast corner of the Auburn/87 intersection.  Also discussed was continued participation with the Frank Gates Service Company and participation in programs designed to reduce long-term Workers’ Compensation rates.  The trustees agreed that this was the correct course to follow, and directed the Clerk to execute the necessary paperwork.  

The trustees discussed plans for placement of new cemetery plots in the township cemeteries.  It was agreed that plots should be filled in following a generally logical progression, as opposed to allowing applicants for sites to pick specific spots or areas that they preferred.  Out of township sales should be made in such a way to “fill in” current areas where random spaces exist.

Correspondence received since the last meeting was reviewed by Mr. Quigley.   In response to a request from the County Engineer to show support for State Issue #1, the trustees decided to table action until the next meeting.   In response to a request from the Geauga County Township Association for a donation of $1,000, the trustees agreed that while this cause is very worthy, the township is currently not in a position to donate any money.

Resident Jim Stefancin, who lives at 10691 Music St., requested placement of speed limit signs.   The trustees replied that a traffic study would have to be done to allow speed reduction on that road, but they directed Patrolman Aytay to monitor that street, especially watching for through truck traffic.

Blanket Certificates approved by signing prior to or at this meeting:
B.C. #    Date    Payee    Amount
   137-2005    8/19/2005    Various Vendors    $400.00
   138-2005    8/19/2005    Various Vendors    $1,000.00
   139-2005    8/19/2005    Various Vendors    $2,000.00
   140-2005    8/31/2005    Various Vendors    $1,800.00
        Total:    $5,200.00
Purchase Orders approved by signing prior to or at this meeting:
P.O. #    Date    Payee    Amount
    20-2005    8/31/2005    Ronyak Bros. Paving Inc.    $232,848.60
Warrants approved by signing prior to or at this meeting:    
Check #    Date    Payee    Amount
27765    9/3/2005    Glen Quigley    $706.29
27766    9/3/2005    Robert Fioritto    $684.76
27767    9/3/2005    William Majeski    $688.34
27768    9/3/2005    David Lair    $1,064.55
27769    9/3/2005    Linda Nokes    $838.75
27770    9/3/2005    Jack Lashley    $770.00
27771    9/3/2005    Jack Lashley    $76.06
27772    9/3/2005    Bernie Krotine    $795.11
27773    9/3/2005    Santo Battaglia    $1,924.76
27774    9/3/2005    Terry Aytay    $436.16
27775    9/3/2005    Karen Endres    $548.48
27776    9/3/2005    Marge Hrabak    $225.60
27777    9/3/2005    Doug Zimperman    $1,092.44
27778    9/3/2005    George Mansfield    $1,080.87
27779    9/3/2005    Jim Phifer    $1,266.73
27780    9/3/2005    Randal R. Hollis    $1,551.64
27781    9/3/2005    Randal O. Hollis    $900.12
27782    9/3/2005    Tim Mansfield    $1,087.32
27783    9/3/2005    National City Bank    $3,472.83
27784    9/3/2005    P.E.R.S.    $2,879.33
27785    9/3/2005    Treasurer of State of Ohio    $937.96
27786    9/3/2005    United Healthcare Insurance Co.    $945.00
27787    9/3/2005    Delta Dental    $594.57
27788    9/3/2005    Reliance Standard Life Insurance    $463.96
27789    9/3/2005    United Healthcare Insurance Co.    $9,054.74
27790    9/3/2005    Geauga County Maple Leaf    $52.70
27791    9/3/2005    Speedway SuperAmerica    $390.38
27792    9/3/2005    Hans Truck & Trailer Repair Inc.    $159.51
27793    9/3/2005    Great American Awards Inc.    $195.00
27794    9/3/2005    First Energy    $438.87
27795    9/3/2005    Free Enterprises Inc.    $328.49
27796    9/3/2005    Farmers Welding Supply Inc.    $19.99
27797    9/3/2005    Kimball-Midwest Inc.    $323.07
27798    9/3/2005    Tractor Supply Co.    $32.81
27799    9/3/2005    Goodyear Street & Hwy.    $4,738.00
27800    9/3/2005    Haueter Construction Company    $108.80
27801    9/3/2005    Wingfoot Commercial Tire    $378.02
27802    9/3/2005    Verizon Wireless    $98.27
27803    9/3/2005    Shalersville Asphalt Co.    $1,183.25
27804    9/3/2005    Schloss Materials    $125.76
27805    9/3/2005    First Quality Sales    $22.95
27806    9/3/2005    Dominion East Ohio Gas    $130.18
27807    9/3/2005    Alltel    $481.13
27808    9/3/2005    Ohio Public Empl. Def. Comp. Pro.    $945.00
27809    9/3/2005    Ronyak Bros. Paving Inc.    $232,848.60
        Total:    $277,087.15

This meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m., upon a motion by Mr. Fioritto, a second by Mr. Majeski, and a unanimous affirmative vote.


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  Glen Quigley – Chairman            Robert Fioritto – Vice Chairman       


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  William Majeski                     David Lair – Township Clerk