Pizzino called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m. at the Jackson Township Hall with all Trustees, Fiscal Officer, Lyon, Fitzgerald and Chief Heck present.
Fire Department
Mr. Fitzgerald opened the bids for the
fire regulator kits. The bids received were from Oramsco for $34,975
and Fire Force Inc. for $30,900.
Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion to go into Executive Session to review negotiations.
Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion to go into Executive Session for Police Department Personnel (Appointment/Employment/Compensation).
Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion to go into Executive Session for Central Maintenance Department Personnel (Appointment/Employment/Compensation).
Upon return from Executive Session, Pizzino opened the Work Session at 6:07 p.m.
Park Department
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to accept the proposal for concrete from M. A. Scheetz Construction for
$24,900.00 for the Skate Park.
At 6:10 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 – None
Administration Department
Christine Gatchell, SarahCare of Belden
Village, 6199 Frank Rd., North Canton told the Board about the open house
they will be having next week to celebrate the 23rd National Adult Day
Services Week. She asked the Trustees to present a proclamation to
let the seniors of Jackson Township know they are still a vital part of
the community. The open house is at 11:00 a.m. on September 20.
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
that Whereas, Adult Day Service Centers in Jackson Township, Stark County,
Ohio are providing professional & compassionate services for adults,
and
Whereas, through this service, they enable functionally and cognitively impaired adults to receive needed care and services in a community setting, and
Whereas, adult day service centers provide a coordinated program of services including restorative and functional maintenances, rehabilitation, skilled and preventative care, and individual and group activities, and
Whereas, adult day service centers offer participants an opportunity for enriching educational, therapeutic, and social experiences outside the home, and provide much needed assistance and counseling for caregivers, and
Now therefore be it resolved that we, the duly elected Board of Trustees of Jackson Township, Stark County, Ohio, hereby proclaim September 17 – 28, 2006, National Adult Day Services Week, celebrating Adult Day Services: Tell the story of Caring, in Jackson Township, in the State of Ohio and urge the citizens of Jackson Township to honor and celebrate this special event.
RESOLUTION 06-082, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to accept the attached $50,000 grant from the Paul and Carol David Foundation
and the attached $2,500 donation from the Sheetz Company and authorize
the receipt of said funds into the Park Department Capital Projects Fund
#326 to be used for the Jackson Township Community Park Basketball Courts.
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Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion
to re-schedule the regular Board of Trustees’ meeting from October 9 to
October 10, 2006, due to the Columbus Day Holiday.
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Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion
to approve a Notice to the County Auditor for mowing noxious weeds at the
northeast corner of Brunnerdale and Fulton Drive NW in accordance with
the attached report.
RESOLUTION 06-083, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
that in accordance with the recommendation of the Stark County Commissioners,
the Jackson Township Board of Trustees hereby designates Halloween (Trick
or Treat) on Sunday, October 29, 2006 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Jackson
Township.
Fire Department
RESOLUTION 06-084, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
that pursuant to ORC Section 505.38, we hereby adopt the attached amended
Fire Department Captain Promotional Procedures, effective this date, and
authorize Fire Chief Ted Heck to establish a date, time and place for the
written examination.
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to adopt and authorize the placement of the Board President’s signature
upon the attached Licensing, Technical Support and Minimum Hardware Requirements
Agreements with Ortivus North America.
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Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer request from account code 210.210.5220,
Hospitalization, to account code 210.210.5120, Overtime, in the amount
of $60,000.00.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer request from account code 228.210.5452,
Billing service/collection, to account code 228.210.5396, Vehicle Maint.
& Repair, in the amount of $20,000.00.
RESOLUTION 06-085, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
that the Board hereby determines that Fire Force Inc. is the lowest and
best bidder for the MSA Regulator Upgrade Kits and hereby award a Contract
to them in the bid amount of $30,900 in accordance with the Company’s proposal
and adopt and authorize the placement of the Board’s signatures on the
Contract.
Highway Department
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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 was tabled. Meeks
asked Boger to request an up to date account of what McCoy has been compensated
for design work on the Fulton/Wales Project and compare that to the estimate.
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Pizzino moved and Burger seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer request from account code 204.310.5522,
Hospitalization, to account code 204.310.5245, Uniforms, in the amount
of $2,550.00.
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to table Module No. 17-B-06, for the Portage/Lutz Intersection Improvement
in the amount of $4,750.00.
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to table the appropriation transfer request from account code 324.310.5387,
Discretionary, to account code 324.310.5649, Portage/Lutz, in the amount
of $4,750.00.
RESOLUTION 06-086, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
that whereas, the State Capital Improvement Program and the Local Transportation
Improvement Program both provide financial assistance to political subdivisions
for capital improvements to public infrastructure, and
Whereas, the Jackson Township Trustees are planning to make capital improvements to the Highmill/Lafayette Intersection Improvement, and
Whereas, the infrastructure improvement herein above described is considered to be a priority need for the community and is a qualified project under the OPWC programs.
Now therefore be it resolved by the Board of Trustees of Jackson Township, Stark County, Ohio that:
1. John E. Pizzino, President of the Board of Trustees, is hereby authorized to apply to the OPWC for funds as described above.
2. John E. Pizzino, President of the Board of Trustees, is further authorized to enter into any agreements as may be necessary and appropriate for obtaining this financial assistance.
RESOLUTION 06-087, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
that whereas, the State Capital Improvement Program and the Local Transportation
Improvement Program both provide financial assistance to political subdivisions
for capital improvements to public infrastructure, and
Whereas, the Jackson Township Trustees are planning to make capital improvements to the Fulton Road Improvement, and
Whereas, the infrastructure improvement herein above described is considered to be a priority need for the community and is a qualified project under the OPWC programs.
Now therefore be it resolved by the Board of Trustees of Jackson Township, Stark County, Ohio that:
1. John E. Pizzino, President of the Board of Trustees, is hereby authorized to apply to the OPWC for funds as described above.
2. John E. Pizzino, President of the Board of Trustees, is further authorized to enter into any agreements as may be necessary and appropriate for obtaining this financial assistance.
Legal Department
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Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion,
pursuant to ORC Section 309.09(B), to employ and authorize the law firm
of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffith & Dougherty Co. LPA to advise and represent
the Board of Trustees of Jackson Township, Stark County, Ohio or any other
member or employee thereof in any issues or matter as requested by the
Board of Trustees or Law Director including labor negotiation, grievance
administration or arbitration hearings, unfair labor practice charges or
other personnel issues or matters at the rate of $125 per hour in accordance
with the attached purchase order.
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer request from account code 101.250.5416,
Booking Fees, to account code 101.140.5440, Legal Services, in the amount
of $20,000.00.
Fiscal Office
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to pay the bills in the amount of $1,557,550.80.
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to approve the minutes of the August 28, 2006 Board of Trustees meeting.
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to approve the August financial reports.
RESOLUTION 06-088, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to adopt the attached Alternate Tax Budget Document for Fiscal Year 2007
as required by the Stark County Budget Commission in their attached August
10, 2006 directive, authorize the Township Fiscal Officer to sign the Alternate
Tax Budget Document and authorize the Township Fiscal Officer and/or Law
Director to file said Alternate Tax Budget Document with the Stark County
Auditors Office.
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer request from account code 101.150.5806,
Election Expense, to account code 101.150.5802, Health District, in the
amount of $4,650.00.
Routine Business
Announcements
Old Business – None
New Business
Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to accept a $20.00 donation to the Park Department from Stark County Street
Rodders.
Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion to accept a $250.00 donation to the Park Department from Jackson Select Soccer Club Inc.
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to authorize the in-house posting of the Police Major position.
Public Speaks – Open Forum
No one came forward.
Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion to go back into Executive Session for Central Maintenance Department personnel (Appointment/Employment/Compensation).
Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion to adjourn.
| _____________________________ | _____________________________ |
| John Pizzino, President | Randy Gonzalez, Fiscal Officer |