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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF JACKSON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2006

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.

3-0 yes

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

3-0 yes

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

3-0 yes

Upon return from Executive Session, Pizzino opened the Work Session at 6:07 p.m.

Park Department
ATTACHMENT 09/13/06 A
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.

3-0 yes

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.

ATTACHMENT 09/13/06 B
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.

3-0 yes

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.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 09/13/06 C
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.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 09/13/06 D
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.

3-0 yes

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.

3-0 yes

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.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 09/13/06 E
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.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 09/13/06 F
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.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 09/13/06 G
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.

3-0 yes

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.

3-0 yes

Highway Department
ATTACHMENT 09/13/06 H
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.

ATTACHMENT 09/13/06 I
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.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 09/13/06 J
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.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 09/13/06 K
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.

3-0 yes

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.

3-0 yes

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.

3-0 yes

Legal Department
ATTACHMENT 09/13/06 L
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.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 09/13/06 M
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.

3-0 yes

Fiscal Office
ATTACHMENT 09/13/06 N
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to pay the bills in the amount of $1,557,550.80.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 09/13/06 O
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the August 28, 2006 Board of Trustees meeting.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 09/13/06 P
Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to approve the August financial reports.

3-0 yes

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.

3-0 yes

ATTACHMENT 09/13/06 Q
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.

3-0 yes

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.

3-0 yes

Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion to accept a $250.00 donation to the Park Department from Jackson Select Soccer Club Inc.

3-0 yes

Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion to authorize the in-house posting of the Police Major position.

3-0 yes

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).

3-0 yes

Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion to adjourn.

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