Burger called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. at the Jackson Township Hall with all Trustees, Clerk, Lyon and Fitzgerald present.
Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion to go into Executive Session for Police Department Personnel (Appointment/Employment/Compensation) to interview applicants for part-time patrol officer.
Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion to go into Executive Session for Management and part-time Personnel (Appointment/Employment/Compensation).
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Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to approve salary adjustments, consistent with bargaining unit percentages,
per the attached list.
Upon return from Executive Session, Burger opened the Work Session.
Angela Gmerek updated the Board on the Community Celebration. The attendance was down because of the weather, although attendance was up for the 5K run. Problems included the ride company not being set up on time and did not meet inspection on all the rides. Several other problems, including safety and the company’s employees’ behavior, prompted the Board to begin looking into terminating the current contract and finding a new amusement ride company for 2006. She mentioned that not having a radio sponsor for the event seemed to have an adverse effect. Gonzalez recommended that she contact WHBC; that the problems in the past were a product of misunderstanding. Meeks agreed that he, Randy and Angela meet with WHBC. Gonzalez is to set up the meeting.
There was discussion to appoint to the Jackson Community Celebration Committee representatives from the Kiwanis, the Rotary, and the Lions.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to re-appoint Stacy Malcolm, Robert Riemenschneider, Steve Studer, Scott
Thomas and Kevin Walsh to the 2006 Jackson Community Celebration Committee.
Gonzalez mentioned a conversation he had with a member of the Lions at the Community Celebration regarding gambling. The takes were just as good this year with the age restriction in effect as it was in the past when children were there. Pizzino agreed that he also had received favorable comments from people that the wait to get to a booth or table was not as long as in the past. It was agreed that those two types of gambling were acceptable and it was suggested that the Committee look into restricting participants to those over age 18.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to approve Certificates of Appreciation for the 2005 Committee members.
Highway Department
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Boger informed the Board of a proposed
name change for several sections of Dressler Road. While the Board
has no problem with the name change, there is some question regarding a
sentence in the letter from the Stark County House Numbering & Road
Naming Department referring to North Canton City annexation. Boger
will make inquiries into the annexation comment.
Boger also briefed the Board on the yard
waste drop off site. Earth n Wood has taken over and has been hauling
the waste away. The site is being inundated on weekends and the Highway
Department has been having trouble keeping up with loading the yard waste.
He would like to see a better way of monitoring the Township drop off site.
Boger updated the Board on drainage into
the Zimber Ditch. During the last storms, Whipple Road and Freedom
Road both flooded. The concern is getting the water to flow through
the area. The County has discovered that the creek is full of stumps
and sand bars and has asked the Township’s help in trucking the debris
away as the Township’s share in getting Freedom to drain. The Board
expressed no objection to using a truck for hauling as long as the distance
is not out of reason.
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Boger informed the Board that the Akron-Canton
airport is planning to lengthen a runway which will run adjacent to Lake
O Springs Road. The airport would like to use Lake O Springs to haul
dirt to the runway and would like permission to use that as a haul road
in 2006. The airport has agreed in a letter to repair or replace
the road as necessary after they are through. They have also asked
if the Township might want to vacate the road. Chief Heck is hesitant
to vacate the road as it provides secondary access to Port Jackson and
to any accidents along the runway. Boger recommends allowing the
use of the road as a haul road, then turning it back to the Township in
good condition.
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.
Administration Department
Lyon summarized the recommended changes
in the health plan and introduced Greg Becker, who has worked with the
committee as a consultant. Mr. Becker explained how to interpret
the Claims Utilization Analysis and what the committee looks at when making
recommendations. He also encouraged all committee members to attend
the meetings.
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Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to approve the attached amendments to the Jackson Township Health Benefit
Plan as recommended by the Health Insurance Committee.
The Dodds nuisance hearing from February 14, 2005 was continued at this time.
Mr. Dodds of 923 Phillips NE, Massillon requested an additional four months to clean up the property at 6843 High Mill Ave. N.W. He apologized for the delays and assured the Board that he has made an effort to get it cleaned up but he has had trouble finding someone to keep at it. He now has another person lined up but he would like an extension to give them a chance to try to make some headway.
Mr. Meeks has noticed some improvement in the property but says there is still a long way to go.
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Joni Poindexter reported that she met
with Mr. Dodds at the property on August 16th and a dent has been made
in the removal, although he still has a long way to go. Ms. Poindexter
presented current photos of the property.
Mr. Pizzino is not in favor of granting the four month extension, but, since Mr. Dodds is making an effort, he is willing to extend the time for 60 days and have Ms. Poindexter inspect the property after 45 days to check on the progress.
Mr. Meeks recommended a similar extension.
Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion to give Mr. Dodds an extension of 60 days and have the Zoning Inspector go out within 45 days to check on the progress. If satisfactory progress has been made at the 45 day check, additional time will be considered then.
Zoning & Planning Department
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Poindexter updated the Board on the issues
brought up at the last Board meeting regarding Wexford Estates. She
has heard from the developer, Mr. O’Brien, who assures her the house in
question does meet the deed restrictions.
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to notify the Stark County Auditor by Certified Mail of charges for the
cutting of noxious weeds at 2245 Devonshire Drive N.W., Lot #22, Dunkeith
Hills #2, Parcel No. 17-00441, S.W. Qtr. Section 36 to be entered upon
the tax duplicate and to be a lien upon the above real estate.
RESOLUTION 05-073, ATTACHED
Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to adopt and authorize the placement of the Board’s signatures upon the
attached General Release Agreement, which allows the settlement of the
claim against the manufacturer of the sprinkler system installed in the
Township Hall.
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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 Natural Gas Supply Agreement with Exelon Energy Company.
Highway Department
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Burger moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer of funds from account code 204.310.5387,
Discretionary, to account code 204.310.5558, Drainage Supplies, in the
amount of $3,000.00, to account code 204.310.5552, Aggregate, Asphalt,
in the amount of $40,000.00, and to account code 204.310.5514, Signs Supplies,
in the amount of $2,500.00 for a total of $45,500.00.
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Burger moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer of funds from account code 204.310.5387,
Discretionary, to account code 204.310.5526, Fuel, in the amount of $18,000.00.
Legal Department
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Meeks moved and Burger seconded a motion
to adopt the attached 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
RESOLUTION 05-071, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
that pursuant to ORC Section 505.49 and 509.01, we hereby appoint Kevin
J. Barton as Part 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 05-072, ATTACHED
Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
that pursuant to ORC Section 505.49 and 509.01, we hereby appoint Frank
J. Kennedy, Jr. as Part 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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Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer of funds from account code 209.250.5387,
Discretionary, to account code 209.258.5120, DB Overtime, in the amount
of $8,000.00, from account code 209.250.5387, Discretionary, to account
code 209.250.5220, Hospitalization, in the amount of $35,404.15, from account
code 209.250.5230, Workers Comp., to account code 209.250.5220, Hospitalization,
in the amount of $18,516.40, and from account code 209.250.5387, Discretionary,
to account code 209.270.5212, Pension-Employers, in the amount of $2,500.00,
for a total of $64,420.55.
Clerk’s Office
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to pay bills in the amount of $231,193.77.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to approve the minutes of the August 8, 2005 Board of Trustees meeting.
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Meeks moved and Pizzino seconded a motion
to approve the appropriation transfer of funds from account code 101.150.5220,
Hospitalization, to account code 101.150.5458, Professional Services, in
the amount of $4,000.00.
Routine Business
Announcements
New Business – None
Public Speaks – Open Forum
No one came forward.
Pizzino moved and Meeks seconded a motion to adjourn.
| _____________________________ | _____________________________ |
| William Burger, President | Randy Gonzalez, Clerk |