PALMYRA TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
February 26, 2019
Regular Meeting called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Michael with Trustees Deffenbaugh and Dunn and Fiscal Officer Cofojohn present.
Chairman Michael led all in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes from regular meeting on February 12, 2019 were approved as presented.
RESOLUTION #19-30: Motion by Michael to approve and pay the bills, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.
BILLS APPROVED AND PAID:
| 23361 | RICKY D BENNETT | WAGES 02/01/19-02/15/19 | 386.55 | |
| 23362 | R. STEVEN COSS JR | WAGES 02/01/19-02/15/19 | 2,067.86 | |
| 23363 | DONALD J LUTZ | WAGES 02/01/19-02/15/19 | 343.14 | |
| 23364 | MARK E. GARVIN | WAGES 02/01/19-02/15/19 | 2,285.78 | |
| 23365 | CHELSEA L HARRIS | WAGES 02/01/19-02/15/19 | 780.40 | |
| 23366 | NICHOLAS H SCHRECKENGOST | WAGES 02/01/19-02/15/19 | 645.66 | |
| 23367 | DANIEL SHEETS | WAGES 02/01/19-02/15/19 | 248.16 | |
| 23368 | CONRAD’S DISPOSAL INC | MONTHLY SERVICE | 44.00 | |
| 23369 | FARMERS NATIONAL BANK | VISA PURCHASES | 218.87 | |
| 23370 | OHIO EDISON | MONTHLY SERVICE | 1,199.37 | |
| 23371 | TIME WARNER CABLE | MONTHLY SERVICE | 69.99 | |
| 23372 | VERIZON WIRELESS | MONTHLY SERVICE | 7.07 | |
| 23373 | ADVANCE AUTO PARTS | FD MAINTENANCE | 38.60 | |
| 23374 | TREASURER OF STATE | VOLUNTEER FF DEPENDENT FUND | 150.00 | |
| 23375 | PALMYRA LITTLE VILLAGE SHOPPERR | JANURALY FUEL PURCHASES | 1,094.97 | |
| 23376 | FIRE FORCE INC | TURNOUT GEAR | 5,403.00 | |
| 23377 | MYERS EQUIPMENT CORP | INSTALL CEILING MOUNT O2 BLOCK | 346.53 |
FISCAL OFFICER
- Presented cemetery deed for signatures.
- Asked if 2019 Permanent Appropriations were okay with the Trustees?
RESOLUTION #19-31: Motion by Michael to approve 2019 Permanent Appropriations as presented, seconded by Deffenbaugh.
| Net Recourses | Permanent | Estimated | ||||
| Available to | Appropriation | Balance | ||||
| FUND | Appropriate | Request | 12/31/19 | |||
| General Fund | $323,713 | 222,675 | $227,713 | |||
| Motor Vehicle | 22,248 | 14,000 | 8,248 | |||
| Gasoline Tax | 208,598 | 138,700 | 69,898 | |||
| Road & Bridge | 176,549 | 124,200 | 52,349 | |||
| Cemetery | 27,854 | 20,700 | 7,154 | |||
| 1 Mill Fire Levy | 109,111 | 72,100 | 37,011 | |||
| 2 Mill Fire Levy | 241,214 | 176,800 | 64,414 | |||
| 2 Mill Fire Levy | 114,616 | 85,000 | 29,616 | |||
| Permissive Motor Vehicle | 89,928 | 66,000 | 23,928 | |||
| Fire & Rescue, Ambulance & EMS | 174,979 | 110,700 | 64,279 | |||
| Cemetery Chapel Building Fund | 58,213 | 58,213 | 0 | |||
| Non-Expendable Trust 4951 | 5,311 | 150 | 5,161 | |||
| Non-Expendable Trust 4952 | 615 | 150 | 465 | |||
| Fire Insurance Claim Fund | 30,381 | 30,381 | 0 | |||
| $1,583,330 | $1,119,770 | $463,560 |
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.
- Reported Mike Chilson interest in zoning commission position.
RESOLUTION #19-32: Motion by Dunn to appoint Mike Chilson to the Zoning board of Commissions term expiring 12/31/23, seconded by Michael.
Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.
RESOLUTION #19-33: Motion by Dunn authorizing all actions necessary to accept Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) 2019 energized Community Grant(s), seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Michael-yes.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
TRUSTEE MICHAEL
- Discussed taking plans for Cemetery Chapel to PC Building Director for approval.
TRUSTEE DEFFENBAUGH
- Nothing to report at this time.
TRUSTEE DUNN
- Discussed when to have Easter Egg Hunt.
RESOLUTION #19-34: Motion by Dunn to set Easter Egg Hunt for April 20, 2019 at 9:00 am and approve purchases for candy and prizes for $300, seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Michael-yes.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
ROAD SUPERVISOR
- Written report presented which included purchases made, upcoming projects, completed projects and purchase requests.
- Discussed availability of church pews at a cost of $50 per pew.
- Discussed plan to stockpile pea gravel from playground for future use.
RESOLUTION #19-35: Motion by Dunn to approve purchase of 8 pews at a cost of $50 each, seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Michael-yes.
RESOLUTION #19-36: Motion by Deffenbaugh to approve purchase of bearing and blades for US mower at an estimated cost of $800, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes, Michael-yes.
FIRE CHIEF
- Written report presented which included purchase requests, personnel and apparatus status and grant updates.
RESOLUTION #19-37: Motion by Michael to approve purchase batteries and chargers, building program/zones and programing each MARCS radio at an estimated cost of $2,021.73 and to purchase EMS supplies at an estimated cost of $624.85 from EMP and to replace Jump Bag out of 2013 at an estimated cost of $299.99 and to purchase miscellaneous parts for radios at an estimated cost of $100 from Mitchell communications and to purchase tune up parts for rescue saw on 2016 at an estimated cost of $45.56 plus shipping and to purchase air filters for Honda equipment at an estimated cost of $19.80 plus shipping from Amazon and to purchase 2 portable digital rechargeable cameras at an estimated cost of $40.99 each, seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.
RESOLUTION #19-38: Motion by Deffenbaugh to accept Chief Garvin recommendation to add Darrien G. Welker and Stephen R. Lewis to the junior/cadet firefighter program pending background check, physical and drug screen, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes, Michael-yes.
RESOLUTION #19-39: Motion by Deffenbaugh to accept Chief Garvin recommendation to hire Greyson Henderson to the Fire Department pending background check, physical and drug screen, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes, Michael-yes.
RESOLUTION #19-40: Motion by Michael to accept resignation of Darin Ward from the Fire Department., seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.
ZONING INSPECTOR (not present)
Safety Issues
Tim Paulus asked if the Trustees could ask the County to declare a nuisance for trees on west side of John Thomas Road in wooded area.
Open Communication
None
RESOLUTION #19-41: Motion by Michael to adjourn at 10:15 a.m., seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.
______ Henry Michael, Chairperson
______ Kathleen S. Cofojohn, Fiscal Officer
______ James Deffenbaugh, Trustee
______ Robert Dunn, Trustee