Regular Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chairman Michael with Trustees Dunn and Fiscal Officer Cofojohn present. Trustee Vaughan was present via cell phone.
Chairman Michael led all in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes from regular meeting on February 9, 2021 were approved as presented.
RESOLUTION #2021-36: Motion by Michael to approve and pay the bills, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes.
BILLS APPROVED AND PAID:
| 24654 | RICKY D BENNETT | WAGES 02/01/21-02/15/21 | 494.45 | |
| 24655 | R. STEVEN COSS JR | WAGES 02/01/21-02/15/21 | 2,213.37 | |
| 24656 | TIMOTHY KOHL | WAGES 02/01/21-02/15/21 | 618.62 | |
| 24657 | MARK E. GARVIN | WAGES 02/01/21-02/15/21 | 2,006.47 | |
| 24658 | CHELSEA L HARRIS | WAGES 02/01/21-02/15/21 | 419.21 | |
| 24659 | GREYSON HENDERSON | WAGES 02/01/21-02/15/21 | 169.92 | |
| 24660 | NICHOLAS R LANSINGER | WAGES 02/01/21-02/15/21 | 259.03 | |
| 24661 | ANTHONY POPIO | WAGES 02/01/21-02/15/21 | 192.77 | |
| 24662 | SHAWN A SCHRECKENGOST | WAGES 02/01/21-02/15/21 | 205.00 | |
| 24633 | TIME WARNER CABLE | MONTHLY SERVICE | 94.99 | |
| 24664 | VERIZON WIRELESS | MONTHLY SERVICE | 7.04 | |
| 24665 | FARMERS NATIONAL BANK | VISA PURCHASES | 1,665.10 | |
| 24666 | OHIO EDISON | MONTHLY SERVICE | 744.44 | |
| 24667 | CENTURYLINK | MONTHLY SERVICE | 175.28 | |
| 24668 | CONRAD’S DISPOSAL INC | MONTHLY SERVICE | 44.00 | |
| 24669 | ADVANCE AUTO PARTS | FD/RD REPAIRS | 1,317.43 | |
| 24670 | QUALITY IP | QVoIP TELEPHONE SYSTEM | 1,774.79 | |
| 24671 | OHIO EDISON | STREET LIGHTS | 384.25 | |
| 24672 | LIFE FORCE MANAGEMENT INC | AMBULANCE BILLING FEES | 458.39 |
FISCAL OFFICER
- Presented P.O.’s and miscellaneous correspondence.
- Presented Quality IP quote for UniFi Wireless Access Point and UniFi 24-Port Gigabit PoE Network Switch.
RESOLUTION #2021-37: Motion by Dunn to approve purchase of Network Switch and Access Point at an estimated cost of $745.94, seconded by Vaughan.
Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes, Michael-yes.
- Discussed recording zoning map.
- Reported OTARMA has an expanded 2021 Police and Fire Grant for PPE, Safety lights, Boots, Body Armor, Tactical gear and SCBA’s of $1,000 for the fire department.
- Reported FO attended TWP ASSN zoom meeting. Topics included Portage Park District updates, Subdivision Regulation Proposed changes and Leadership Portage County has openings. Trustees are encouraged to review the Subdivision proposed changes as response is requested by mid March. Andrea from Portage Park District will be at our next meeting.
- Presented proposed Harassment Policy and Acknowledgement for addition into the employee handbooks. Discussed employee handbooks need updated and completed by year end for audit.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
TRUSTEE MICHAEL
- Nothing to report at this time.
TRUSTEE DUNN
- Discussed Easter Egg Hunt. Decided to postpone Easter Egg Hunt until spring of 2022.
- Will work on scheduling a date for township cleanup at the next meeting.
TRUSTEE VAUGHAN
- Nothing to report at this time.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
ZONING INSPECTOR (not present)
- No written report presented.
ROAD SUPERVISOR (not present)
- Written report presented which included department updates and purchase requests.
RESOLUTION #2021-38: Motion by Michael to approve purchase of new hydraulic cylinder for Bobcat at an estimated cost of $1,200 from Leppo Equipment and pipe for downspout at an estimated cost of $50 from Carter Lumber, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes.
FIRE CHIEF (not present)
- Written report presented which included department updates and purchase requests.
RESOLUTION #2021-39: Motion by Dunn to approve sending L. Litsinger to UH Portage EMT basic course at an estimated cost of $1,200 and to renew EMS drug license at a cost of $440, seconded by Vaughan.
Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes, Michael-yes.
Safety Issues
None
Open Communication
None
RESOLUTION #21-40: Motion by Michael to adjourn at 7:49 p.m., seconded by Vaughan.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Vaughan-yes, Dunn-yes.
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Henry Michael, Chairperson Kathleen S. Cofojohn, Fiscal Officer
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Robert Dunn, Trustee Bradley Vaughan, Trustee