Pizzino called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. at the Jackson Township Hall with all Trustees, Fiscal Officer, Lyon, Fitzgerald, Moore and Ruwadi present.
Work Session
Park Department
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Ruwadi introduced Steve Studer who is
chairman of the Park Advisory Committee.
Steve Studer, 8365 Parkford N. W., Massillon, Ohio asked the Board if there was a specific direction they should take this year.
Pizzino commended the Committee for the fine job they do. He said he would like to see the Committee look into and apply for ODNR grants. Lyon reviewed several grants that are available from ODNR. She gave the information to Mr. Studer for the Advisory Committee to look into for available funding.
There was discussion on the addition to the storage building that is being planned.
Gonzalez suggested talking to the YMCA about applying for joint grants.
Studer explained the function the group called Friends of the Park did in the past. Gonzalez said if they could get tax-exempt status, it would help in getting donations from larger donors. He said the paperwork is being worked on.
Pizzino explained how the proposed streetscape at the Fulton/Wales intersection will integrate with the Park’s existing walking path. He pointed out some of the plans are not definite yet so there could be some changes.
Gonzalez explained that both AEP and Ohio Edison are involved with the lighting. There are still some things that need to be worked out.
Central Maintenance
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Moore talked about the security upgrades
that are proposed. The first part to be completed is to enclose the
reception area with safety glass. He explained what type of glass
was to be used.
Mr. William Yarbrough of Thin Blue Line
Security and Solar Solutions LLC explained in more detail what the glass
does and how the safety features work.
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Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion
to approve Budget Module 08-8 for Reception Area Security in the amount
of $2,275.00.
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Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer request from account code 101.110.5387,
Discretionary, to account code 101.115.5398, Building Repairs, in the amount
of $2,881.00 and from account code 101.110.5387, Discretionary, to account
code 101.115.5398, Building Repairs, in the amount of $986.10.
Upon return from recess at 6:02 p.m., Pizzino called the General Session to order with all department heads present. He requested that all cell phones and pagers be turned off at this time.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Public Speaks – None
Administration Department
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Walters moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to authorize William Burger as the Board of Trustees’ representative to
attend the annual Health District Advisory Council Meeting on Thursday,
March 6, 2008, at 7:30 p.m., at the Stark County Health Department.
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Pizzino moved and Walters seconded a motion
to appoint the Board of Trustees to serve as Jackson Township’s representatives
on the Stark County Regional Planning Commission, and to appoint Joni Poindexter,
Ralph Boger, and Marilyn Lyon as alternates, effective February 11, 2008.
Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion to authorize the Board President and the Township Administration to make the decision to close the Township offices due to bad weather.
Fire Department
Walters complimented Chief Heck and the
entire Fire Department for their excellent performance in controlling the
apartment building fire. Pizzino added his compliments to the Fire
Department and also expressed his appreciation to the Police Department
for their excellent performance as well.
Walters moved and Burger seconded a motion to authorize Ed Sensel to attend FDIC Instructors Training April 6 – 12 in Indianapolis.
Highway Department
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Pizzino moved and Walters seconded a motion
to approve the ME Companies proposal to prepare a safety engineering study
to apply for funding under the ODOT Highway Safety Program for the High
Mill/State Route 236 (Lafayette) intersection.
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Pizzino moved and Walters seconded a motion
to approve Budget Module 21-A-08 for High Mill/Lafayette in the amount
of $8,000.00.
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Pizzino moved and Walters seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer request from account code 324.310.5387,
Discretionary, to account code 324.311.5710, High Mill/Lafayette, in the
amount of $8,000.00.
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Pizzino moved and Walters seconded a motion
to authorize Highway Superintendent Boger to obtain a design proposal for
the construction of a traffic signal at Higbee Avenue and Munson Street.
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Pizzino moved and Walters seconded a motion
to authorize Highway Superintendent Boger to proceed with the Huckleberry/Lake
O Springs Flasher Installation Project.
Gonzalez reported that the amount over the bid for the Wales/Fulton intersection project has been requested back from the bank and he has worked it out with ODOT per the Board’s request.
Legal Department
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Walters moved and Burger seconded a motion
to adopt and authorize the placement of the Board President’s signature
upon the attached Application for Real Property Tax Exemption.
Police Department
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Walters moved and Burger seconded a motion
to adopt and authorize the placement of our signatures upon the attached
Mutual Aid Agreement with Perry Township and that this agreement supersedes
any previous mutual aid agreements.
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Walters moved and Burger seconded a motion
to accept a $500.00 donation to Hooked on Fishing from the Massillon AAA
School Patrol & Safety Trust.
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Walters moved and Burger seconded a motion
to approve a $50.00 change fund for the Police Department.
Fiscal Office
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Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion
to pay the bills in the amount of $795,099.16.
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Pizzino moved and Walters seconded a motion
to approve the January 2008 financial reports.
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Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion
to approve the minutes of the January 28, 2008 Board of Trustees meeting.
Gonzalez reported the Commissioners did vote to adopt the Geo COM report for regionalized dispatch/911 and for SCOG to be the entity to oversee the project through implementation and the administration of the future center.
Routine Business
Announcements
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At 6:35 p.m., the Public Hearing for Text
Amendment #566-07 was opened. Poindexter explained the text
changes and discussed the recommendations from the Regional Planning Commission.
Pizzino asked if anyone wanted to speak in favor of the amendment.
No one came forward. He then asked if anyone wanted to speak against
these changes. No one came forward.
Pizzino moved and Walters seconded a motion to adopt the recommendation of the Zoning Commission.
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At 6:41 p.m., the Public Hearing for Text
Amendment #567-07 was opened. Poindexter explained the proposed regulations
in Amendment #567-07 relating to free-standing wind energy conversion systems.
Pizzino asked if anyone wanted to speak in favor of the amendment.
No one came forward. He then asked if anyone wanted to speak against
these changes. No one came forward.
Walters moved and Burger seconded a motion to adopt the recommendation of the Zoning Commission with the modification to 100 feet.
Old Business – None
New Business
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Walters moved and Burger seconded a motion
not to request a hearing on the advisability of issuing a liquor permit
to Glenmoor County Club Inc.
Pizzino moved and Walters seconded a motion to accept a $100.00 sponsorship donation to the Community Celebration from Southway Fence Company.
Public Speaks – Open Forum
No one came forward.
Pizzino moved and Walters seconded a motion to adjourn.
| _____________________________ | _____________________________ |
| John Pizzino, President | Randy Gonzalez, Fiscal Officer |