Meeks called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. at the Jackson Township Hall with Trustees Meeks and Pizzino, Fiscal Officer, Lyon, Fitzgerald and Ruwadi present. Trustee Burger was not in attendance due to illness.
Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion to go into Executive Session for Park Department Personnel (Appointment/Employment/Compensation) – Interview Park Foreman applicants.
Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion to go into Executive Session for Zoning Department Personnel (Appointment/Employment/Compensation) – Interview Zoning Data Coordinator applicant.
Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion to go into Executive Session for Administration Department Personnel (Appointment/Employment/Compensation).
Upon return from Executive Session at 5:10 p.m., Meeks opened the Work Session.
Meeks thanked and congratulated the Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals members for the work they are doing.
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Poindexter informed the Board, the Zoning
Commission and BZA of several items that may be coming up in the future.
One is a re-zone request for the northeast corner of Portage and Lake O’
Springs. It is currently zoned R-R with the possible re-zone request
to R-2. The Township currently owns the property and would like to
divide it and sell it.
The other issue concerns an addition to the zoning resolution regarding outdoor wood burning furnaces. Regulations would include a minimum lot size with a minimum set back requirement and a minimum stack height.
Additional discussion followed some questions posed by Zoning Commission members regarding the process of how zoning changes are enacted. Steve Bergman voiced a concern that the residents are more likely to attend a zoning meeting than a Trustees meeting so their views will not necessarily be heard by the Trustees.
Gonzalez pointed out that the most important fact is the make up of the Zoning Commission who are appointed by the Trustees. The people on the Board represent the residents more than it has in many years and the process does work. If objections are made at the Zoning meeting, the developer has the opportunity to make the changes needed to make the residents happy before it gets to the Trustees.
Additional discussion followed regarding several questions.
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Chief Heck presented some preliminary
policy items for EMS billing and collections.
At 6:00 p.m., Meeks 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
Fire Department
RESOLUTION 07-009, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
whereas, Resolution No. 07-004 is incorporated herein, and Matthew W. Casper
has successfully passed an evaluation by a certified psychologist as to
the psychological condition of himself as it relates to performance of
the duties of the Captain’s position.
Be it resolved that, pursuant to Step 9 of the Notice of Examination and ORC Section 505.38, we hereby appoint Matthew W. Casper to the position of Full Time Fire Department Captain, effective January 23, 2007 at 0800 with a 6 month probationary period.
A short break was taken to allow for pictures.
Police Department
RESOLUTION 07-010, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
whereas, Resolution Nos. 06-125, 06-126 and 06-128 are incorporated herein,
and the officers have successfully completed the psychological and physical
testing and other requirements.
Be it resolved that, pursuant to ORC Section 505.49 and 509.01, Richard J. Leon, Andrew D. Pratt, Brian Vannest and Jacqueline Ecrement are hereby appointed as Part Time Patrol Officers and Township Constables for the Jackson Township Police District, Stark County, Ohio, effective January 23, 2007, at the established compensation rate and we hereby accept the attached Oaths of Office.
A short break was taken to allow for pictures.
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Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer request from account code 209.250.5387,
Discretionary, to account code 209.250.5363, Hooked on Fishing, in the
amount of $1,900.00.
Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion to accept a $600.00 donation to Hooked on Fishing from the Lake Cable Float Boat Committee.
Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion to accept a $600.00 donation to Hooked on Fishing from the Lake Cable Fish Club.
Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion to accept a $600.00 donation to Hooked on Fishing from the Lake Cable Sportsman’s Club.
Administration Department
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Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to approve the Acceptance of Health Plan Document and authorize the Board
President to sign same.
RESOLUTION 07-011, ATTACHED
Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
pursuant to ORC Section 9.36, that we hereby adopt and authorize the placement
of the Board’s signatures on the attached Health Insurance Consultant Agreement
with Gregory A. Becker.
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Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to authorize the Administrator and Law Director to prepare for our signatures
a Safe Routes to School Program Letter of Interest.
RESOLUTION 07-012, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
that in accordance with ORC Section 519.16, we hereby authorize the hiring
of Amy Saba for the full-time position of Data Coordinator in the Zoning
and Planning Department, effective February 7, 2007.
Be it further resolved that Amy Saba will be compensated at the rate established for Data Coordinator in the Negotiated Agreement between the Jackson Township Board of Trustees and the Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc. Office and Clerical Employees.
Be it further resolved that Amy Saba will serve a six-month probationary period during which time she may be terminated without cause by the Board of Trustees.
Central Maintenance
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer request from account code 101.110.5387,
Discretionary – General Fund, to account code 101.115.5893, Insurance Claims,
in the amount of $2,251.31.
Highway Department
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to approve Budget Module No. 22-A-07 for funds needed for streetscape preliminary
engineering design with sidewalk renderings on all four legs of Fulton
and Wales in the amount of $16,850.00.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer request from account code 324.310.5387,
Discretionary, to account code 324.313.5710, Fulton / Wales Design, in
the amount of $16,850.00.
Legal Department
RESOLUTION 07-013, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to adopt and authorize the placement of the Board President’s signature
upon the attached Memorandum of Understanding with the Stark Soil and Water
Conservation District.
Fiscal Office
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Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to pay the bills in the amount of $587,417.24.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to approve the minutes of December 22, 2006, January 8, 2007 and January
12, 2007 Board of Trustees meetings.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to authorize the request to the Stark County Auditor for advance of property
taxes collected.
Routine Business
Announcements
New Business
Meeks moved and Pizzino 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 Meeks seconded a motion to adjourn.
| _____________________________ | _____________________________ |
| Steven Meeks, President | Randy Gonzalez, Fiscal Officer |