The regular meeting of the Board of Township Trustees, Newbury Township was called to order at 7:30 p.m., June 2, 2010, with all members present. Minutes of the meeting of May 19, 2010 were approved upon a motion by Mr. Snively, a second by Mr. Skomrock, and a unanimous affirmative vote.
Road activity was reported by Mr. Hollis, including ditching and stump cleaning on Pekin, ditching on various roads, five funerals, and tree cleanup in South Newbury cemetery. The Road Department also cleaned up dead trees on Stone, performed boom mowing on various roads, repaired washouts on various roads, and performed truck repair, including an oil pan replacement on one of the diesel trucks. This was done internally at a considerable savings over what this repair would have cost if an outside mechanic had performed it. Mr. Skomrock commented on how good the cemeteries looked on Memorial Day; the other trustees agreed with this comment. Mr. Hollis also reported that the pre-construction meeting for the Pekin Rd. repaving project would occur next Tuesday. Mr. Hollis presented the trustees with a listing of Newbury seniors who had signed up for assistance in having surplus material hauled to the Clean-Up Day site for disposal as part of a joint program with the Geauga County Department on Aging.
Mrs. Endres reported on the upcoming zoning conference being held on June 25th, with several Zoning Commission and BZA members signed up thus far. It was reported that the Dudek judgment entry issue was finished, with several lots consolidated into one lot. Mrs. Endres reported that the Neighborhood Stabilization Program project was progressing, with Mrs. Endres continuing to work with Joni Stusek of the Geauga County Department of Community and Economic Development. It was reported that one house on Ravenna Rd. previously identified as eligible for the program cannot be included because there is a former landfill on that property. Mrs. Endres reported on a recent Zoning Commission meeting where progress was made on modifications as requested by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Kitko noted that the announcement of rooftop wind turbines complicated the alternative energy regulations somewhat, as different size turbines will require additional research to incorporate into the proposed modifications. Mrs. Endres also reported the purchase of property on the southeast corner of Kinsman and Sperry that will be used by the new owner for establishment of a used car lot.
Fire activity reported by Chief Zimperman included 40 calls, no major fires, and 22 rescues. Ms. Wishart provided the cemetery sexton report for May. Mrs. Hrabak reported that the Geauga County Planning Commission meeting for June has been cancelled.
Mr. Lair reported that the May bank reconciliation and month-end close had been completed, and provided summary information for the month, including totals of beginning balances, receipts, expenditures, and ending balances, along with interest revenue earned during the month.
Mr. Skomrock moved that the Board adopt Resolution 2010060201, a Certificate of Need and request that the County Auditor certify back to the Newbury Township Board of Trustees the total current tax valuation of the subdivision, and the number of mills required to generate a specified amount of revenue, or the dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by a specified number of mills, for the purpose of fire activity pursuant to ORC 5705.19(I) inclusive, at the rate of 1.6 mills for five years, which levy is a renewal of an existing levy. Mr. Snively seconded this motion, which passed by unanimous vote.
Blanket Certificates approved by signing prior to or at this meeting:
B.C. #
Date
Payee
Amount
54-2010
5/20/2010
Various Vendors
$ 1,200.00
55-2010
5/22/2010
Various Vendors
$ 400.00
56-2010
5/22/2010
Various Vendors
$ 2,500.00
57-2010
5/22/2010
Various Vendors
$ 12,000.00
58-2010
6/1/2010
Various Vendors
$ 1,200.00
59-2010
6/1/2010
Various Vendors
$ 20,000.00
60-2010
6/1/2010
Various Vendors
$ 900.00
Total:
$ 38,200.00
Warrants approved by signing prior to or at this meeting:
Check #
Date
Payee
Amount
26654
5/20/2010
Marie White
$ 300.00
26655
6/3/2010
David J. Lair - DL
$ 1,409.49
26656
6/3/2010
George Mansfield - GM
$ 1,221.21
26657
6/3/2010
Janice M. Blair - JB
$ 824.87
26658
6/3/2010
John H. Mansfield - JM
$ 773.18
26659
6/3/2010
Jas. Rick Phifer - JP
$ 1,352.28
26660
6/3/2010
Marge Hrabak - MHR
$ 58.06
26661
6/3/2010
Randal R. Hollis - RH
$ 1,789.52
26662
6/3/2010
Randal O. Hollis - ROH
$ 1,239.48
26663
6/3/2010
Timothy A. Mansfield - TM
$ 1,249.94
26664
6/3/2010
William J. Skomrock, Jr. - WS
$ 689.87
26665
6/3/2010
Treasurer of State
$ 827.85
26666
6/3/2010
Ohio Public Employees Deferred Comp. Pro
$ 1,625.00
26667
6/3/2010
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
$ 8,128.45
26668
6/2/2010
Geauga County Maple Leaf
$ 44.00
26669
6/2/2010
Reliance Standard Life Insurance
$ 448.53
26670
6/2/2010
Windstream
$ 291.80
26671
6/2/2010
Flag Store
$ 146.00
26672
6/2/2010
DJL Material & Supply
$ 3,672.57
26673
6/2/2010
M.T. Business Technologies
$ 13.16
26674
6/2/2010
Delta Dental
$ 653.75
26675
6/2/2010
Dominion East Ohio Gas
$ 63.08
26676
6/2/2010
First Energy
$ 545.92
26677
6/2/2010
PNC Bank
$ 185.42
26678
6/2/2010
Ann Wishart
$ 24.00
26679
6/2/2010
Patsy Keyes
$ 280.50
26680
6/1/2010
Skipped Warrants 26680 to 26680
$ -
26681
6/2/2010
Treasurer of State
$ 356.83
26682
6/2/2010
Verizon Wireless
$ 32.85
26683
6/2/2010
Lab Safety Supply Inc.
$ 122.82
26684
6/2/2010
Kimball-Midwest Inc.
$ 245.64
26685
6/2/2010
Speedway SuperAmerica
$ 489.33
26686
6/2/2010
FASTENAL CO.
$ 75.49
26687
6/2/2010
Snap-On Tools
$ 175.00
26688
6/2/2010
NAPA Auto Parts Middlefield
$ 20.19
26689
6/2/2010
Tractor Supply Co.
$ 38.46
26690
6/2/2010
Preston Ford
$ 316.18
26691
6/2/2010
First Quality Power Place
$ 5.99
26692
6/2/2010
Hans' Truck & Trailer Repair, Inc.
$ 83.88
26693
6/2/2010
OHIO CAT 2
$ 40.35
Total:
$ 29,860.94
EFT transactions processed prior to or at this meeting:
Trans#
Date
Payee
Amount
E00382
6/3/2010
Ann A. Wishart
$ 550.45
E00383
6/3/2010
David A. Snively
$ 712.32
E00384
6/3/2010
Douglas J. Zimperman
$ 1,352.46
E00385
6/3/2010
Karen E. Endres
$ 107.01
E00386
6/3/2010
Marcia J. Mansfield
$ 175.95
W00037
6/3/2010
Middlefield Bank
$ 3,103.52
Total:
$ 6,001.71
Ms. Blair discussed Mr. Lair's attendance at the Elected Officials' Conference in Washington D.C. next Thursday and Friday, stating that she and Mr. Lair would be meeting early next week to create summary information to present to agencies and elected officials in Washington for possible inclusion in federal funding packages.
Mr. Skomrock commented on the recent announcement that the County Engineer was no longer going to be coordinating the road striping program. Mr. Lair said that he would discuss the matter with the County Engineer's office. Mr. Snively reported that another sale of a surplus township truck on GovDeals had been completed, and that the program has been successful thus far.
Ms. Blair provided an update on the Brewer-Garrett program of analysis for potential energy savings projects. Eight different selected areas were analyzed, from lighting to boilers to air conditioning. Total cost for all eight projects would be approximately $80,000, of which $50,000 should be eligible for funding from a grant provided by NOPEC.
Ms. Blair made a motion at 8:18 p.m. to adjourn to executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. Mr. Skomrock seconded this motion, which passed by unanimous vote. The Board returned to regular session at 9:16 p.m., with no action taken. This meeting was adjourned at 9:17 p.m., upon a motion by Ms. Blair, a second by Mr. Skomrock, and a unanimous affirmative vote.
__________________________________ ___________________________________
Jan Blair – Chairman William Skomrock, Jr. – Vice Chairman
__________________________________ ___________________________________
David Snively David Lair – Fiscal Officer
The regular meeting of the Board of Township Trustees, Newbury Township was called to order at 7:30 p.m., June 2, 2010, with all members present. Minutes of the meeting of May 19, 2010 were approved upon a motion by Mr. Snively, a second by Mr. Skomrock, and a unanimous affirmative vote.
Road activity was reported by Mr. Hollis, including ditching and stump cleaning on Pekin, ditching on various roads, five funerals, and tree cleanup in South Newbury cemetery. The Road Department also cleaned up dead trees on Stone, performed boom mowing on various roads, repaired washouts on various roads, and performed truck repair, including an oil pan replacement on one of the diesel trucks. This was done internally at a considerable savings over what this repair would have cost if an outside mechanic had performed it. Mr. Skomrock commented on how good the cemeteries looked on Memorial Day; the other trustees agreed with this comment. Mr. Hollis also reported that the pre-construction meeting for the Pekin Rd. repaving project would occur next Tuesday. Mr. Hollis presented the trustees with a listing of Newbury seniors who had signed up for assistance in having surplus material hauled to the Clean-Up Day site for disposal as part of a joint program with the Geauga County Department on Aging.
Mrs. Endres reported on the upcoming zoning conference being held on June 25th, with several Zoning Commission and BZA members signed up thus far. It was reported that the Dudek judgment entry issue was finished, with several lots consolidated into one lot. Mrs. Endres reported that the Neighborhood Stabilization Program project was progressing, with Mrs. Endres continuing to work with Joni Stusek of the Geauga County Department of Community and Economic Development. It was reported that one house on Ravenna Rd. previously identified as eligible for the program cannot be included because there is a former landfill on that property. Mrs. Endres reported on a recent Zoning Commission meeting where progress was made on modifications as requested by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Kitko noted that the announcement of rooftop wind turbines complicated the alternative energy regulations somewhat, as different size turbines will require additional research to incorporate into the proposed modifications. Mrs. Endres also reported the purchase of property on the southeast corner of Kinsman and Sperry that will be used by the new owner for establishment of a used car lot.
Fire activity reported by Chief Zimperman included 40 calls, no major fires, and 22 rescues. Ms. Wishart provided the cemetery sexton report for May. Mrs. Hrabak reported that the Geauga County Planning Commission meeting for June has been cancelled.
Mr. Lair reported that the May bank reconciliation and month-end close had been completed, and provided summary information for the month, including totals of beginning balances, receipts, expenditures, and ending balances, along with interest revenue earned during the month.
Mr. Skomrock moved that the Board adopt Resolution 2010060201, a Certificate of Need and request that the County Auditor certify back to the Newbury Township Board of Trustees the total current tax valuation of the subdivision, and the number of mills required to generate a specified amount of revenue, or the dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by a specified number of mills, for the purpose of fire activity pursuant to ORC 5705.19(I) inclusive, at the rate of 1.6 mills for five years, which levy is a renewal of an existing levy. Mr. Snively seconded this motion, which passed by unanimous vote.
Blanket Certificates approved by signing prior to or at this meeting:
B.C. #
Date
Payee
Amount
54-2010
5/20/2010
Various Vendors
$ 1,200.00
55-2010
5/22/2010
Various Vendors
$ 400.00
56-2010
5/22/2010
Various Vendors
$ 2,500.00
57-2010
5/22/2010
Various Vendors
$ 12,000.00
58-2010
6/1/2010
Various Vendors
$ 1,200.00
59-2010
6/1/2010
Various Vendors
$ 20,000.00
60-2010
6/1/2010
Various Vendors
$ 900.00
Total:
$ 38,200.00
Warrants approved by signing prior to or at this meeting:
Check #
Date
Payee
Amount
26654
5/20/2010
Marie White
$ 300.00
26655
6/3/2010
David J. Lair - DL
$ 1,409.49
26656
6/3/2010
George Mansfield - GM
$ 1,221.21
26657
6/3/2010
Janice M. Blair - JB
$ 824.87
26658
6/3/2010
John H. Mansfield - JM
$ 773.18
26659
6/3/2010
Jas. Rick Phifer - JP
$ 1,352.28
26660
6/3/2010
Marge Hrabak - MHR
$ 58.06
26661
6/3/2010
Randal R. Hollis - RH
$ 1,789.52
26662
6/3/2010
Randal O. Hollis - ROH
$ 1,239.48
26663
6/3/2010
Timothy A. Mansfield - TM
$ 1,249.94
26664
6/3/2010
William J. Skomrock, Jr. - WS
$ 689.87
26665
6/3/2010
Treasurer of State
$ 827.85
26666
6/3/2010
Ohio Public Employees Deferred Comp. Pro
$ 1,625.00
26667
6/3/2010
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
$ 8,128.45
26668
6/2/2010
Geauga County Maple Leaf
$ 44.00
26669
6/2/2010
Reliance Standard Life Insurance
$ 448.53
26670
6/2/2010
Windstream
$ 291.80
26671
6/2/2010
Flag Store
$ 146.00
26672
6/2/2010
DJL Material & Supply
$ 3,672.57
26673
6/2/2010
M.T. Business Technologies
$ 13.16
26674
6/2/2010
Delta Dental
$ 653.75
26675
6/2/2010
Dominion East Ohio Gas
$ 63.08
26676
6/2/2010
First Energy
$ 545.92
26677
6/2/2010
PNC Bank
$ 185.42
26678
6/2/2010
Ann Wishart
$ 24.00
26679
6/2/2010
Patsy Keyes
$ 280.50
26680
6/1/2010
Skipped Warrants 26680 to 26680
$ -
26681
6/2/2010
Treasurer of State
$ 356.83
26682
6/2/2010
Verizon Wireless
$ 32.85
26683
6/2/2010
Lab Safety Supply Inc.
$ 122.82
26684
6/2/2010
Kimball-Midwest Inc.
$ 245.64
26685
6/2/2010
Speedway SuperAmerica
$ 489.33
26686
6/2/2010
FASTENAL CO.
$ 75.49
26687
6/2/2010
Snap-On Tools
$ 175.00
26688
6/2/2010
NAPA Auto Parts Middlefield
$ 20.19
26689
6/2/2010
Tractor Supply Co.
$ 38.46
26690
6/2/2010
Preston Ford
$ 316.18
26691
6/2/2010
First Quality Power Place
$ 5.99
26692
6/2/2010
Hans' Truck & Trailer Repair, Inc.
$ 83.88
26693
6/2/2010
OHIO CAT 2
$ 40.35
Total:
$ 29,860.94
EFT transactions processed prior to or at this meeting:
Trans#
Date
Payee
Amount
E00382
6/3/2010
Ann A. Wishart
$ 550.45
E00383
6/3/2010
David A. Snively
$ 712.32
E00384
6/3/2010
Douglas J. Zimperman
$ 1,352.46
E00385
6/3/2010
Karen E. Endres
$ 107.01
E00386
6/3/2010
Marcia J. Mansfield
$ 175.95
W00037
6/3/2010
Middlefield Bank
$ 3,103.52
Total:
$ 6,001.71
Ms. Blair discussed Mr. Lair's attendance at the Elected Officials' Conference in Washington D.C. next Thursday and Friday, stating that she and Mr. Lair would be meeting early next week to create summary information to present to agencies and elected officials in Washington for possible inclusion in federal funding packages.
Mr. Skomrock commented on the recent announcement that the County Engineer was no longer going to be coordinating the road striping program. Mr. Lair said that he would discuss the matter with the County Engineer's office. Mr. Snively reported that another sale of a surplus township truck on GovDeals had been completed, and that the program has been successful thus far.
Ms. Blair provided an update on the Brewer-Garrett program of analysis for potential energy savings projects. Eight different selected areas were analyzed, from lighting to boilers to air conditioning. Total cost for all eight projects would be approximately $80,000, of which $50,000 should be eligible for funding from a grant provided by NOPEC.
Ms. Blair made a motion at 8:18 p.m. to adjourn to executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. Mr. Skomrock seconded this motion, which passed by unanimous vote. The Board returned to regular session at 9:16 p.m., with no action taken. This meeting was adjourned at 9:17 p.m., upon a motion by Ms. Blair, a second by Mr. Skomrock, and a unanimous affirmative vote.
__________________________________ ___________________________________
Jan Blair – Chairman William Skomrock, Jr. – Vice Chairman
__________________________________ ___________________________________
David Snively David Lair – Fiscal Officer