Pizzino called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. at the Jackson Township Hall with all Trustees, Fiscal Officer, Lyon, Fitzgerald, Ruwadi and Boger present. David Held and Richard Regula also attended.
Work Session – Yard Waste Program
Meeks said that previously there was some
confusion as to the quantity of yard waste. He found that it was
previously tracked in yardage but is now tracked in tonnage which accounts
for the difference in the numbers.
Mr. Regula informed the Board that after speaking with the Regional Planning Commission and reviewing the revised quantity figures there are sufficient funds available for Jackson Township to be included in the program.
Mr. Held said after inspecting the drop off sites, the volume indicates there is some commercial dumping going on and suggested the use of cameras and signs to discourage that commercial dumping. He also asked that the sited be open to all County residents.
Fire Department
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Chief Heck gave a brief description of
some of the changes made in the revised Ohio Fire Code. He informed
the Board that he will be recommending an increase in permit fees due to
some of those changes.
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Chief Heck presented for the Board’s consideration
an automatic response fire protection agreement with Lawrence Township.
At 5:00 p.m., Pizzino opened the Zoning Commission - Research & Technology District portion of the work session.
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Joni Poindexter introduced Aletha Magyaros,
Donna Conaway, Steve Bergman, Nancy Detwiler, James Bauder from the Zoning
Commission. Ms. Magyaros presented the Board with the final draft
of the proposed language for the Research and Technology District with
additional changes on height requirements and signage. She also brought
up concerns from a resident regarding nanotechnology and that there are
not a lot of regulations out there concerning this field. Ms. Magyaros
has found that the EPA is recommending that regulations issued for other
types of research be used for nanotechnology and if a problem occurs to
report it to EPA. Since there are so few regulations established,
it is another reason to keep the Research and Technology District away
from residential areas.
Gonzalez suggested adding something to limit noise. The Commission will re-look at that issue.
Gonzalez reported that he had spoken with Aletha about zoning changes to insure that the open spaces currently being used for parks and recreation would be safe from any future development. Magyaros said they do have some proposed language for a parks and recreation district, but the Zoning Commission has been concentrating on other changes. Meeks asked that this be given priority. Magyaros said they should begin looking at this at the next work session.
There was a discussion as to what the parks were currently zoned as and what zoning classifications were available or if a whole new district would have to be created.
Rusty Adams wanted the Board to be aware that the EPA provides for communities to the right to know what kind of waste is being produced by industries. That provision is not required for research and technology districts. Industries in research and technology districts may be asked about waste but they are not required to respond.
Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion to go into Executive Session – Police Department Personnel (Appointment/Employment/Compensation) – Interview full-time patrol officer applicants.
Upon return from Executive Session at 6:20 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 – No one came forward.
Administration Department
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to authorize the purchase of a Super Mini Z Turn Mower and Mulch Kit at
the State Purchase price of $7,135.20 and to authorize trade-in equipment
for an allowance of $6,900.00, for a total expenditure of $235.20.
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to approve the unpaid leave request for Jessica Carrothers.
Fire Department
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Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer request from account code 210.210.5385,
Other Expense, to account code 210.210.5665, Donations/wills, in the amount
of $18,110.22.
Highway Department
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to approve Budget Module No. 7-A-06 for Inventoried Office Equipment in
the amount of $2,600.00.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer request from account code 204.310.5387,
Discretionary, to account code 204.310.5656, Office Equipment, in the amount
of $2,600.00.
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Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer request from account code 204.310.5387,
Discretionary, to account code 204.310.5397, Snow Removal Service, in the
amount of $16,000.00.
Legal Department
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Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
not to object to issuing a liquor permit to Buehler Food Markets Inc.,
dba Buehlers, at Fulton Dr NW Shopping Center, East of Wales Ave., Canton,
Ohio 44718.
Police Department
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to accept the resignation of part-time officer, Asie Singleton, Jr., from
the Police Department effective February 27, 2006.
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to accept the resignation of full-time officer, Thomas W. Wyatt II, from
the Police Department effective March 7, 2006 at 2400 hours.
RESOLUTION 06-015, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
that pursuant to ORC Sections 505.49 and 509.01, we hereby appoint Bruce
W. Youels as Full Time Patrol Officer and Township Constable for the Jackson
Township Police District, Stark County, Ohio, contingent upon successful
completion of the psychological and physical evaluation, background check,
negative drug screen and any other testing requirements.
RESOLUTION 06-016, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
that pursuant to ORC Sections 505.49 and 509.01, we hereby appoint Jason
E. Hall as Full Time Patrol Officer and Township Constable for the Jackson
Township Police District, Stark County, Ohio, contingent upon successful
completion of the psychological and physical evaluation, background check,
negative drug screen and any other testing requirements.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to authorize outside advertising for the position of full-time patrol officer.
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to accept a $200.00 donation from John E. Pizzino for Hooked on Fishing.
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to accept a $500.00 donation from Massillon AAA School Patrol and Safety Trust for Hooked on Fishing.
Meeks asked Chief Neftzer about the status of hiring part-time officers. Chief Neftzer is looking at applications now and will get them processed as quickly as possible. Gonzalez reminded the Board that the salary for part-time officers has not been addressed for some time.
Fiscal Office
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to pay the bills in the amount of $589,304.52.
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2006 Board of Trustees meeting.
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to approve the financial reports for February 2006.
Gonzalez informed the Board that the Auditor’s web site and data base would be useful to the committees working on the fire levy and possibly to the schools. They can request a disk that contains the mailing addresses of Jackson Township residents, the home evaluation and the specific amount to each resident the proposed tax would cost them. This could then be used to mail levy information flyers. This would give voters the true cost for them individually that they would be voting on. Tax funds probably could not be used for mailing costs but the disks would be provided free by Kim Perez the Stark County Auditor to committees that may request them. He, Chief Heck and Lee Antonnaci are working on this.
Gonzalez also informed the Board that two Township employees living within a township but with a Canal Fulton mailing address are being overcharged for natural gas prices. They are being billed at the Canal Fulton rate which is higher than the Stark County aggregate rate. He wanted to warn other residents of this possibility and he will investigate further. They are also being charged an incorrect sales tax rate.
Routine Business
Announcements
New Business
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to accept a $10.00 donation from Antoinette DeAngelis to the Fire Department
in memory of Mary L. Sessor.
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to accept a $20.00 donation from Anna Radich to the Fire Department in memory of Mary L. Sessor.
Public Speaks – Open Forum
No one came forward.
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to adjourn.
| _____________________________ | _____________________________ |
| John Pizzino, President | Randy Gonzalez, Fiscal Officer |