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 September 8, 2020 were approved as presented.
RESOLUTION #2020-139: Motion by Michael to approve and pay the bills, seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.
BILLS APPROVED AND PAID:
| 24381 | RICKY D BENNETT | WAGES 09/01/20-09/15/20 | 288.36 | |
| 24382 | R. STEVEN COSS JR | WAGES 09/01/20-09/15/20 | 1,845.23 | |
| 24383 | DONALD J LUTZ | WAGES 09/01/20-09/15/20 | 467.96 | |
| 24384 | MARK E. GARVIN | WAGES 09/01/20-09/15/20 | 2,030.19 | |
| 24385 | CHELSEA L HARRIS | WAGES 09/01/20-09/15/20 | 545.05 | |
| 24386 | NICHOLAS R LANSINGER | WAGES 09/01/20-09/15/20 | 718.45 | |
| 24387 | NICHOLAS H SCHRECKENGOST | WAGES 09/01/20-09/15/20 | 216.39 | |
| 24388 | SHAWN A SCHRECKENGOST | WAGES 09/01/20-09/15/20 | 222.15 | |
| 24389 | OHIO EDISON | MONTHLY SERVICE | 620.39 | |
| 24390 | CONRADS DISPOSAL INC | MONTHLY SERVICE | 44.00 | |
| 24391 | TIME WARNER CABLE | MONTHLY SERVICE | 94.99 | |
| 24392 | UH EMS TRAINING | EMT COURSE | 1,200.00 | |
| 24393 | 24/7 MECHANICAL CO | STATION REPAIRS | 165.90 | |
| 24394 | H LULI CONSTRUCTION CO | CHIP SEAL PROJECT | 42,360.00 | |
| 24395 | QUICK SERVICE WELDING & MACHINE | REPAIRS 2013 | 260.10 | |
| 24396 | ADVANCE AUTO PARTS | FD REPAIRS | 264.27 | |
| 24397 | FARMERS NATIONAL BANK | VISA PURCHASES | 982.35 | |
| 24398 | OHIO EDISON | STREET LIGHTS | 377.22 | |
| 24399 | VERIZON WIRELESS | MONTHLY SERVICE | 7.04 |
FISCAL OFFICER
- Presented P.O.’s and miscellaneous correspondence.
- Presented cemetery deeds for signature.
- Presented 330-654-3497 phone landline transfer to cell phone invoice and requested monthly reimbursement for phone bill.
- Presented preliminary Annual Credit Card Report for review.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
TRUSTEE MICHAEL
- Presented resume from Timothy Kohl.
RESOLUTION #2020-140: Motion by Michael to hire Timothy Kohl as TWP CDL part-time employee pending drug screen and background check, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.
TRUSTEE DEFFENBAUGH
- Discussed meeting with Quality IP for quote on time clock wiring quote.
RESOLUTION #2020-141: Motion by Deffenbaugh to purchase two Propunch timeclocks with 4 digit pin code plus software at a cost of $650 from Acroprint and hire Quality IP run wire at an estimated cost of $150, Fire Chief to run conduit, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes, Michael-yes.
- Asked for any updates on 10699 Whippoorwill Rd. Trustee Michael reported that the the foreclosure is in process and we should get an email on updates.
- Reported that the purchaser of the fence had sold the fence. All we have to do is load the fence when the truck arrives.
- Presented information from the State of Ohio regarding trick or treat and trunk or treat guidelines.
- Presented Life force Closure authorizations.
RESOLUTION #2020-142: Motion by Deffenbaugh that we sign and date closure authorizations 18-0386, 19-0113B and 19-0226 and forward them for collection in accordance with Township policy regarding such EMS charges, seconded by Michael.
Roll Call: Deffenbaugh-yes, Michael-yes, Dunn-yes.
- Reported he received a call for illegal dumping behind the garage from the Portage County Health Department.
TRUSTEE DUNN
- Discussed Trick or Treat and Trunk or Treat. No decisions have been made on Trick or Treat as Trustees will review state guidelines just received.
RESOLUTION #2020-143: Motion by Michael to cancel Trunk or Treat for this year, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.
- Discussed reimbursing fiscal officer for phone used for township business. The landline will be transferred to flip phone at a current cost of $29.25 per month from Consumer Phone.
RESOLUTION #2020-144: Motion by Michael to reimburse fiscal officer monthly for 330-654-3497 at an estimated cost of $29.25 per month, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
ZONING INSPECTOR (not present)
- No written report presented.
ROAD SUPERVISOR
- Written report presented which included department activity.
RESOLUTION #2020-145: Motion by Michael to approve purchase three metal gas cans and extension cords at an estimated cost of $250 from Tractor Supply and purchase welder leads at an estimated cost of $250 from Buckeye Welding, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.
FIRE CHIEF (not present)
- No written report presented.
Safety Issues
Steve reported a complaint about no school zone warning on South bound John Thomas Road. A child was nearly hit by a vehicle heading south on John Thomas. Bob Dunn will have the school address the matter.
Open Communication
The Trustees would like to thank Don Lutz for his many years of service to the Township.
The Trustees would like to thank Nick Schreckengost and Nick Lansinger for extra detail and pride in their work.
RESOLUTION #20-146: Motion by Michael to adjourn at 10:24 a.m., seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.
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Henry Michael, Chairperson Kathleen S. Cofojohn, Fiscal Officer
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James Deffenbaugh, Trustee Robert Dunn, Trustee