Burger called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. at the Jackson Township Hall with all Trustees, Clerk, Lyon, Fitzgerald and Heck present.
Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion to go into Executive Session for Fire Department Personnel (Appointment/Employment/Compensation) and for Land Acquisition – To consider the purchase of property for public purposes.
Upon return from Executive Session, Burger opened the Work Session with the Highway Department.
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Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion
to approve Budget Module No. 7-05-C for the Dunkeith Drainage Improvement.
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Burger moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer request from account code 204.310.5387,
Discretionary, to account code 204.310.5558, Drainage, in the amount of
$5,000.
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Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion
to approve Mr. Ryder’s request for $1,000 for landscaping material removed
for the Dunkeith Drainage.
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Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
for a proposal not to exceed $4,500 to ME Companies to design alignment
and profiles of Amherst & Beatty Streets, leading to project limits
and an accurate cost of the project.
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Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion
to authorize the placement of the Board President’s signature upon the
Frank/Strausser/Applegrove Connector Project Amended Agreement.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to authorize the placement of the Board President’s signature upon the
attached Engineering Services Agreement Amendment.
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Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion
to authorize the placement of the Board President’s signature upon the
attached Change Order No. 1 for the Portage West II Project for the amount
of $8,646.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to authorize the placement of the Board’s signatures upon the attached
Agreement with Willmoll Development Company 1 Ltd.
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Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion
to authorize the placement of the Board’s signatures on the attached Sixth
Supplemental Consultant Services Agreement for the Fulton/Wales Intersection
Improvement Project.
At 6:00 p.m. Burger called the General Session to order with all department heads present. Burger requested that all cell phones and pagers be turned off at this time.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Public Speaks – None.
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Burger introduced Connie Puleo, President
of Towne Club #443. Ms. Puleo explained the vision, the goals and
the missions of the Toastmasters Club. Mr. Burger has been invited
to present Towne Club #443 with a proclamation in honor of its 58th Anniversary.
Mr. Burger then read the proclamation.
Administration Department
RESOLUTION 05-061, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to renew the attached Lease with the Jackson Township Recycling Station,
Inc. for a one year term expiring August 31, 2006.
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Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to accept the retirement of John C. Phillippi effective July 30, 2005.
Fire Department
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Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to accept the retirement of Donald McDonald effective July 31, 2005.
Highway Department
RESOLUTION 05-062, ATTACHED
Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to adopt and authorize the placement of a stop sign at: Grayson Green
St. N.W. to stop northwest bound at Great Court Circle N.W.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to authorize the placement of the Board’s signatures upon the attached
Engineering Consultant Agreement with ME Companies, Inc.
Legal Department
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to adopt the attached Easements and Temporary Right of Way Agreements for
the Strausser/Lutz Widening Project and further authorize the payment of
the consideration described therein.
Police Department
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to approve an unpaid leave of absence for Shelley Bender for the purpose
of Family & Medical Leave, not to exceed her remaining FMLA balance.
Zoning & Planning Department
RESOLUTION 05-063, ATTACHED
Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
that the Jackson Township Board of Trustees, having been informed in writing
that noxious weeds are growing on the lands in charge of Mark Toth, in
Jackson Township, described as follows: 2245 Devonshire Dr. N.W.,
Lot #22
Dunkeith Hills #2, Canton, Ohio 44708,
Parcel No. 1700441, Jackson Township.
Therefore, be it resolved that said Mark Toth, whose tax mailing address is c/o Residential Bancorp, PO Box 35425, Canton, Ohio 44708, be notified by serving on them by certified mail with return receipt requested, a written copy of this resolution that said noxious weeds are growing on such land and that, pursuant to ORC Section 5579.05, they must be cut or destroyed within five (5) days after the service of such notice or show this Board cause why there is no need for doing so. The owner shall have a continuing duty to cut or destroy the noxious weeds every 30 days from the date of this Resolution until September 30. If the owner fails to meet this obligation within the five-day period, or the subsequent 30 day periods, the Township will mow at $150.00 per hour with a $400.00 minimum charge.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to notify the Stark County Auditor by Certified Mail of charges for the
cutting of noxious weeds at 7900 Cambridge Street NW, Lot #170-32’EE; 171
WH, Oakdale Allotment, Parcel No. 16-03294, S. W. Qtr. Section 28, Jackson
Township, to be entered upon the tax duplicate and to be a lien upon the
above real estate.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to notify the Stark County Auditor by Certified Mail of charges for the
cutting of noxious weeds on .45 acres Brunnerdale Avenue NW, Parcel No.
16-23509, N. W. Qtr. Section 23, Jackson Township, to be entered upon the
tax duplicate and to be a lien upon the above real estate.
Clerk’s Office
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to pay the bills in the amount of $305,707.65.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2005 Board of Trustees meeting.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer request from account code 101.150.5230,
Workers Compensation to account code 101.150.5414, Equipment Maintenance
in the amount of $447.19 and from account code 101.150.5230, Workers Compensation
to account code 101.150.5466, Bonding Insurance in the amount of $800.00.
Routine Business
Announcements
Gonzalez brought up the fact that the signs are put up for the convenience of travelers. People searching for the Park System in order to attend tournaments or other events would find signs on I-77 helpful. He also mentioned that Canal Fulton and North Canton, which are on the Portage Ave. ramp signs, are only half the size of Jackson Township. The Board previously had sent letters to Senator Schuring and Representative Oelslager on this matter and they had sent letters in support of this signage. He suggested sending a follow up letter to them.
Pizzino reminded the Board that LOGIC owes Jackson Township money and has been repaying that debt at $25,000 per year. He asked if it would be possible to postpone the payment until closer to the end of the year so they would be better able to determine LOGIC’s financial position.
Meeks asked if payment would be made by December 31.
Pizzino assured him that it would be paid before the end of the year.
New Business
None
Public Speaks – Open Forum
No one came forward.
Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion to recess until 7:00 p.m.
At 7:00 p.m., Burger opened the Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan.
John Phillippi opened with a brief history and purpose of the Comprehensive Steering Plan Committee.
Ed McDonnell as chairman of the Steering
Committee presented the main points of the Plan, which are:
1. Protect and enhance the residential
character of the Township for residents of all ages and socio-economic
groups.
2. To increase the amount of green space
and recreational opportunities within the Township.
3. To protect and enhance the business
and economic opportunities with the Township.
4. To protect the resources.
5. To protect Township land and tax base
from annexation.
Mr. McDonnell thanked the Board for giving a committee of residents the opportunity to ensure the plan met the goals and visions of the people of the township.
Mr. Meeks thanked the committee for the entire Board for the input and work done on the Plan.
Doris Heggy of Strausser St. lives in a residential area surrounded by commercial property. They have been told over the last 4 years that it is unsellable as a residential property. They don’t want to rezone as commercial and she wanted the Board to know that they were in favor of some type of zoning, while not commercial, that allowed research or something along that line.
Mr. Meeks thanked her and said that her property was in the area for the proposed Research and Technology District.
Rob Kegler of McKenna Associates thanked the Board on behalf of his firm for allowing them to work on the project.
Mr. Pizzino thanked the committee members for the work they did and hoped that the Plan will be kept up-to-date in the future.
Mr. Burger also thanked the committee and wanted to let them know how enthused he was about the number of residents that responded to the public meetings that were held and the input that was received.
Mr. Meeks reiterated the Board’s concern about the future and how this Plan strengthens the future of the Township.
Mr. Phillippi concluded that this plan provides a good opportunity to provide a foundation but that it must be kept up-to-date and changed in regards to future developments within the Township.
Mr. Gonzalez said he has read the entire Plan and finds it to be a great piece that explains a lot about Jackson Township, more than just zoning issues. It includes transportation, existing land use and future land use. As he sees it, it comes down to one thing – economy. The Township’s economy is based strictly on property taxes. He encourages the public to look at this report as a great outline of what the Township should become and what it should look like in the next 10 – 20 years. He also thanked the citizens who worked so hard on the plan.
Mr. Meeks thanked Rob and Julia for their participation and input.
Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion to adjourn.
| _____________________________ | _____________________________ |
| William Burger, President | Randy Gonzalez, Clerk |