Burger called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. at the Jackson Township Hall with all Trustees, Clerk, Lyon and Fitzgerald present.
Burger moved and Pizzino seconded a motion to go into Executive Session for Highway Personnel (Appointment/Employment/Compensation) and Park Personnel (Appointment/Employment/Compensation).
Upon return from Executive Session, Burger opened the Work Session at 5:00 p.m.
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A meeting was held with the Park Advisory
Committee. Brian Parr, President of the Park Advisory Committee gave
a report on the lack of use and expense of operating Devonshire Park.
Dave Ruwadi of Jackson Township Parks Department answered questions.
Other Park Advisory Committee members present were Tom Cozy, Wanda Hinderer
and Jim Bauder. A discussion and review of the resolution and sublease
agreement with the Stark County Commissioners regarding Devonshire Park
was held. The law director was asked to look into the agreement to see
if the park could be returned to Stark County.
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Discussion was held regarding the replacement
of the park dump truck.
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Reviewed information from ProTech Security,
Inc. regarding restroom/playground monitoring.
Community Celebration Update
Angela Gmerek explained there is no radio
station sponsor for the Community Celebration this year and other than
that all is going well with other sponsors.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to approve an appropriation transfer request from account codes 214.515.5220,
Hospitalization, in the amount of $3,000, 214.510.5230, Workers Compensation,
in the amount of $2,000, and 214.510.5387, Discretionary, in the amount
of $5,000 to account code 214.515.5443, Community Celebration, for a total
of $10,000.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to adopt and authorize the placement of the Board President’s signature
upon the attached Engagement Contract with Variety Attractions, Inc.
The Tax Incentive Review Council, comprised of the Board of Trustees, Patricia Fallot, Chief Deputy Stark County Auditor and Attorney Mary Jo Shannon-Slick, representative for the Board of Education of the Jackson Local School District, was seated.
Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion to appoint Patricia Fallot as President of the Council.
Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion to appoint Steve Meeks as Vice-President of the Council.
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to appoint John Pizzino as Secretary of the Council.
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Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to adopt the 2004 Annual Status Report to the Ohio Department of Development
as the Council’s determination of the increase in the true value of parcels
of real property on which improvements have been undertaken as a result
of the exemption; the value of improvements exempted from taxation as a
result of the exemption; and the number of new employees or employees retained
on the site of the improvement as a result of the exemption.
Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion to continue the Tax Increment Financing Agreement and the Tax Increment Financing Compensation Agreement.
Fallot moved and Pizzino seconded a motion to adjourn.
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
Administration Department
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to accept the donation of a backstop overhang net for Field #3 at Fisher
Park, from the Jackson Baseball Association, Inc.
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Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to hire Jonathan Kanam as a seasonal tennis instructor (third year), through
the temporary service, at the rate of $7.50 per hour, effective June 14,
2005, per the recommendation of the Park Program Director.
Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion to hire Laura Tscholl as a seasonal tennis instructor, through the temporary service, at the rate of $6.00 per hour, effective June 14, 2005, per the recommendation of the Park Program Director.
Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion to hire Alex Campanelli as a seasonal tennis instructor, through the temporary service, at the rate of $6.00 per hour, effective June 14, 2005, per the recommendation of the Park Program Director.
Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion to hire Eric So as a seasonal tennis instructor, through the temporary service, at the rate of $6.00 per hour, effective June 14, 2005, per the recommendation of the Park Program Director.
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Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to hire Josh Kumpf as a seasonal park programming assistant, through the
temporary service, subject to a negative drug screen, at the rate of $6.00
per hour, effective June 14, 2005, per the recommendation of the Park Program
Director.
Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion to hire Danielle Bint as a seasonal park programming assistant, through the temporary service, subject to a negative drug screen, at the rate of $6.00 per hour, effective June 14, 2005, per the recommendation of the Park Program Director.
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Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to adopt and authorize the placement of the Board President’s signature
upon the attached SCOG Natural Gas Program consent form.
Fire Department
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to accept the resignation of part-time firefighter Nicholas Nicholson.
Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion to accept the donation of stuffed animals from Mr. & Mrs. Barry Steadham.
Legal Department
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Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion
to adopt the Easement and Temporary Right of Way Agreement for the Strausser/Lutz
Widening Project and further authorize the payment of the consideration
described therein.
Police Department
A report from Explorer Tom Knisley was
given on their competition at Mansfield, Ohio. Twelve members of
the post attended, comprising three teams of four. They received
1st and 2nd place overall in the six events and a medal for 1st place in
the crash investigation event. Chief Neftzer and the Board acknowledged
and thanked the Explorers for their hard work and contributions to the
community.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to accept the resignation of part-time patrol officer, Chad Baucum, effective
May 31, 2005.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to hire Melissa Sims as a part-time Police Aide, through the temporary
service, at the rate of $8.25 per hour, effective June 14, 2005.
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Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to approve an appropriation transfer request from account code 209.250.5387,
Discretionary, to account code 209.250.5522, Building Maintenance, in the
amount of $11,504.72 and from account code 209.250.5387, Discretionary,
to account code 209.250.5114, Temp. Service Payments, in the amount of
$12,336.00.
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Burger moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to adopt and authorize the placement of the Board President’s signature
upon the attached Agreement with Dominion East Ohio.
Zoning & Planning Department
Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion
to authorize advertising for the data coordinator position.
RESOLUTION 05-037, ATTACHED
Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
whereas, the Jackson Township Board of Trustees, having been informed in
writing that noxious weeds are growing on the lands in charge of Chi Chi’s
Inc., in Jackson Township, described as follows: 5075 Dressler Rd.
NW-37WH: 38-75’ NE Belden Village #3 Replat, Parcel No. 1615168, Jackson
Township.
Therefore, be it resolved that said Chi Chi’s Inc. whose tax mailing address is Tax Service Department, 2071 Alton Avenue, Irvine CA 92606, 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 lands 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. If the owner fails to meet this obligation within the five-day period, the Township will mow at $150.00 per hour with a $400.00 minimum charge.
RESOLUTION 05-038, ATTACHED
Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
whereas, the Jackson Township Board of Trustees, having been informed in
writing that noxious weeds are growing on the lands in charge of John &
Peggy Rasmussen, in Jackson Township, described as follows: 8659
Glenridge Ave. NW, 81WH Scenic Wonderland Hills #10, Parcel No. 1607625,
Jackson Township.
Therefore, be it resolved that said John & Peggy Rasmussen, whose tax mailing address is 813 Graywyck Dr., Seven Field, PA 16046, by 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 lands 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. If the owner fails to meet this obligation within the five-day period, the Township will mow at $150.00 per hour with a $400.00 minimum charge.
RESOLUTION 05-039, ATTACHED
Burger moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
whereas, the Jackson Township Board of Trustees, having been informed in
writing that noxious weeds are growing on the lands in charge of Jackson
Development Corporation, in Jackson Township, described as follows:
Northwest corner of Perry Dr. & Dunmore, 90-110’SE Hampton Park Estates
#2, Parcel No. 1615161, Jackson Township.
Therefore, be it resolved that said Jackson Development Corporation, whose tax mailing address is 6529 Fulton Dr. NW, Canton, Ohio 44718, 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 and such lands 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. If the owner fails to meet this obligation within the five-day period, the Township will mow at $150.00 per hour with a $400.00 minimum charge.
RESOLUTION 05-040, ATTACHED
Burger moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
whereas, the Jackson Township Board of Trustees, having been informed in
writing that noxious weeds are growing on the lands in charge of Ruby Vito,
in Jackson Township, described as follows: 8529 Wonderland NW, Massillon,
Ohio 44646, Parcel No. 1603388, Jackson Township.
Therefore, be it resolved that said Rudy Vito, whose tax mailing address is Fidelity National/LSI Tax Service #100, Attn: Sue Calhoun, 3100 New York Dr., Pasadena, CA 91107, 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 lands 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. If the owner fails to meet this obligation within the five-day period, 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 affix the Board’s signatures to the notice to the County Auditor of
Stark County, Ohio for the mowing of noxious weeds on lands of Karl Miller
at 8078 Brooke Hollow Street NW, Lot #11, Gloucester Village, Parcel No.
16-17434, N.W. Qtr. Section 28, Jackson Township.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to affix the Board’s signatures to the notice to the County Auditor of
Stark County, Ohio for the mowing of noxious weeds on lands of Mark Toth
at 2245 Devonshire Road NW, Lot #22, Dunkeith Hills #2, Parcel No. 17-00441,
S.W. Qtr. Section 36, Jackson Township.
Highway Department
RESOLUTION 05-041, ATTACHED
Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to adopt and authorize the placement of a stop sign at Freitag Street to
stop eastbound at Springlake Road.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to adopt and authorize the placement of the Board President’s signature
upon the attached Agreement with the Gledhill Road Machinery Company for
the purchase of a Dump Body and Snow Package for the amount of $23,000.
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Burger moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to adopt and authorize the placement of the Board President’s signature
upon the attached Agreement with the Waikem Auto Group for the purchase
of a 2006 Ford F-350 for the amount of $17,925.
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Boger presented the preliminary ranking
of engineering statements of qualifications. No action was taken.
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Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to approve an appropriation transfer request from account code 204.310.5387,
Discretionary, to account code 204.310.5652, Vehicle, Trucks, in the amount
of $12,631.00.
3-0 yes
At 7:00 p.m., Boger opened the bids
for Resurfacing Project 2005-A.
| Superior | Main bid $559,747.75 | Alternate $27,084.25 | Total bid $586.832.00 |
| Shelly Co. | Main bid $523,735.59 | Alternate $26,897.96 | Total bid $550,633.55 |
| Central Allied | Main bid $581,047.44 | Alternate $29,284.65 | Total bid $610,332.09 |
| North Star | Main bid $479,751.59 | Alternate $22,522.49 | Total bid $502,274.08 |
At 7:10 p.m., Boger opened the bids
for Paint Striping of Roadways.
| Centerline Striping from Canton, Ohio | $33,059.80 |
| JD Striping | $39,148.60 |
| Oglesby Construction | $40,470.50 |
Clerk’s Office
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to pay the bills in the amount of $229,236.03.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to approve the minutes of the May 23, 2005 Board of Trustees meeting.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to approve the financial reports for May.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to approve an appropriation transfer request from account code 101.150.5110,
Regular Salaries, to account code 101.150.5114, Temp. Service, in the amount
of $2,517.12.
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Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to approve fund transfers from fund 101, General Fund, to fund 213, Zoning
Fund in the amount of $26,943.00 and from fund 101, General Fund, to fund
214, Park Fund, in the amount of $270,480.50. 3-0
yes
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Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to adopt and authorize the placement of the Board President’s signature
upon the attached Credit Card Agreement with First Merit Bank, N.A.
Routine Business
Announcements
New Business
Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to accept a $500 sponsorship donation to the Community Celebration from
Sluggers & Putters, Inc.
Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion to accept a $250 sponsorship donation to the Community Celebration from Community One Credit Union.
Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion to accept a $120 donation to the Park Tree Fund from John & Donna Roneker in memory of Betty N. Fink.
Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion to accept a $25 donation to the Park Tree Fund from George & Anna Smerigan in honor of Mrs. Tess Criswell.
Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion to accept a $25 donation to the Park Tree Fund from Rose Carozza in honor of Mrs. Tess Criswell.
Public Speaks – Open Forum
No one came forward.
Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion to go back into Executive Session for Park Personnel (Appointment/Employment/Compensation).
Upon return from executive session, Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion to adjourn.
| _____________________________ | _____________________________ |
| William Burger, President | Randy Gonzalez, Clerk |