To find a specific item within this document, point and click on Edit  in the Toolbar.  Dependent on the browser you are using, select Find (on this page)  or Find in Frame.  Type a keyword or words in the Find what:  box then click on Find Next.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF JACKSON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
OCTOBER 10, 2006

Pizzino called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. at the Jackson Township Hall with all Trustees, Fiscal Officer, and Fitzgerald present.

Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion to go into Executive Session for Police Department Personnel (Appointment/Employment/Compensation) – Interview police aide applicant.

3-0 yes

Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion to go into Executive Session for Police Department Personnel (Appointment/Employment/Compensation) – Grievance.

3-0 yes

Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion to go into Executive Session for Police Department Personnel (Appointment/Employment/Compensation) – Compensation.

3-0 yes

At 6:02 p.m., Pizzino called the General Session to order with all department heads present except Marilyn Lyon and Chief Heck.  He requested that all cell phones and pagers be turned off at this time.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Public Speaks – None.

Police Department
RESOLUTION 06-094, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion pursuant to ORC Section 505.49 and 509.01, Kimberly S. Haines is hereby appointed to the position of full time Patrol Officer and Police Constable for the Jackson Township Police District Department, Stark County, Ohio, effective at 0001 on October 14, 2006, at the compensation rate and benefits contained in the Negotiated Agreement and we hereby accept the attached Oath of Office.

3-0 yes

Pizzino called a short recess to allow for photos.

Pizzino called the meeting back to order at 6:07 p.m. and continued with Police Department business.

ATTACHMENT 10/10/06 A
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to authorize advertising for the full-time position of Secretary 2 in the Police Department.

3-0 yes

RESOLUTION 06-095, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to adopt and authorize the placement of the Board President’s signature on the attached OVI Task Force Contract and Memorandum of Understanding.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 10/10/06 B
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to approve the appropriation transfer request from account code 209.250.5230, Workers Comp., to account code 209.250.5396, Vehicle Parts & Supplies, in the amount of $20,000.00; from account code 209.250.5652, Police Equipment, to account code 209.250.5502, Police Supplies, in the amount of $2,500.00; from account code 209.250.5114, Temp. Services, to account code 209.250.5522, Building Expense, in the amount of $6,000.00; and from account code 209.250.5387, Discretionary, to account code 209.250.5432, Computer Related, in the amount of $8,500.00, for a total of $37,000.00.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 10/10/06 C
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to hire Victoria L. Larsen as a part-time Police Aide, through the temporary service, at the rate of $8.25 per hour, effective October 11, 2006.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 10/10/06 D
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to approve the attached settlement agreement.

3-0 yes

Administration Department
Mr. Larry Marcus with the Stark Development Board told the Board this loan request is similar to others under the partnership between the Stark Development Board and Jackson Township for the last 18 years.  There have been approximately 20 loans made with a good success rate.  This has added up to over $1,000,000.00 in total loans and has helped create in excess of 350 jobs in Jackson Township.  The credit analysis and considerations have been performed by the Board of Trustees of the Stark Development Board, who serves as administrator under this program and recommends the loan as it has been presented to Marilyn Lyon.  Mr. Marcus said this loan does not require any expenditure from Jackson Township.  The funds are already on deposit through repayment of prior loans.  The company requesting the loan is Bukuts Chiropractic Health and Wellness Center, a new chiropractic office on Wales Ave.

RESOLUTION 06-096, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to adopt and authorize the placement of the Board’s signatures upon the attached letter to the Stark Development Board Finance Corporation (SDBFC) approving the RLF loan request of Bukuts Chiropractic Health and Wellness Center as described in the attached September 22, 2006 letter from SDBFC.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 10/10/06 E
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to approve an Extension Agreement with the FOP, Ohio Labor Council, Inc.

3-0 yes

Highway Department
RESOLUTION 06-097, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to adopt and authorize the placement of a stop sign at:
     Woodbridge Circle N.W. to stop southbound at Eastbrook St. N.W.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 10/10/06 F
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to approve the appropriation transfer from account code 204.310.5220, Hospitalization, to account code 204.310.5522, Building Maintenance, in the amount of $2,550.00.  This is being done to correct the account code used for the 9/1/06 transfer.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 10/10/06 G
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to approve Budget Module 14-D-06 for the Fulton / Wales Intersection Improvement in the amount of $12,308.40. This is for engineering services for McCoy Associates, Inc.  Funds were originally approved and encumbered for the T.I.D., however the remaining purchase order (#30964 for $73,201) was closed out 12/21/05 since the T.I.D. was no longer managing this project.
3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 10/10/06 H
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 $12,308.40.

3-0 yes

Park Department
ATTACHMENT 10/10/06 I
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to approve the appropriation transfer request from account code 214.510.5387, Discretionary, to account code 214.525.5488, Water, in the amount of $2,000.00.

3-0 yes

Burger had a question regarding the price on the water bills.  Ruwadi explained that the bills are being estimated instead of being actual readings.  The estimates are almost always higher than the actual which is what caused the need for this transfer.

ATTACHMENT 10/10/06 J
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to accept a storage shed for the Park Department from John Pizzino.

3-0 yes

Fiscal Office
ATTACHMENT 10/10/06 K
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to pay the bills in the amount of $1,104,086.75.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 10/10/06 L
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the September 25, 2006 Board of Trustees meeting.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 10/10/06 M
Meeks moved Burger seconded a motion to approve the financial reports for September 2006.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 10/10/06 N
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to approve the resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor.

3-0 yes

Routine Business
Announcements

Old Business
Meeks asked Carles Moore for an update on the air conditioning system.  Moore said it was to be shipped on the 7th and will be here tomorrow.  It is scheduled to be installed on Friday, October 13th.

New Business
Fitzgerald explained that the liquor license request is a transfer of ownership.  A fire inspection detected some minor fire code issues.  The owner has assured Mr. Fitzgerald these issues would be corrected.

ATTACHMENT 10/10/06 O
Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion not to request a hearing on the transfer of the liquor license to Canton Five Inc. dba Buffalo Wild Wings, 4440 Belden Village St., N.W., Canton, OH 44718.

3-0 yes

Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion to accept a $1,000.00 donation to the Fire Department from Walmart Foundation.

3-0 yes

Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion to accept a $50.00 donation to the Fire Department in memory of Charles O. Cramer from Elizabeth Morgart.

3-0 yes

Meeks informed the Board that he and Fiscal Officer, Randy Gonzalez met with Kenan Advantage last week after reading that they were being courted and planned to move to Green in Summit County.  The meeting went very well but he is not at liberty to reveal what was discussed until things are finalized.  All options and alternatives are being looked at and things are going in the right direction.  He said Kenan appreciated them scheduling the meeting and he is looking forward to meeting with Kenan again this week.

Gonzalez said the CIC and John Meeks are also exploring every avenue for financing to help them out.  This is one of those situations where until there is more concrete information that can be discussed with the public there isn’t much that can be said right now.  He said that hopefully, more will be known next week.

Public Speaks – Open Forum
No one came forward.

Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to adjourn.

3-0 yes
 
_____________________________ _____________________________
John Pizzino, President Randy Gonzalez, Fiscal Officer