Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Vaughan with Trustees Dunn and Michael and Fiscal Officer Cofojohn present.

Minutes from regular meeting September 23, 2021 were approved as presented.

Minutes from public hearing October 7, 2021 were approved as presented.

RESOLUTION #21-175: Motion by Vaughan to approve and pay the bills, seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call: Vaughan-yes, Dunn-yes, Michael-yes.

BILLS APPROVED AND PAID:

25021		RICKY D BENNETT	WAGES 09/16/21-09/30/21	409.85
25022		R. STEVEN COSS JR	WAGES 09/16/21-09/30/21	1,875.16
25023		TIMOTHY F KOHL	WAGES 09/16/21-09/30/21	476.89
25024		MARK E. GARVIN	WAGES 09/16/21-09/30/21	2,135.09
25025		MITCHELL R GRAF	WAGES 09/16/21-09/30/21	389.20
25026		GREYSON C HENDERSON	WAGES 09/16/21-09/30/21	271.44
25027		NICHOLAS R LANSINGER	WAGES 09/16/21-09/30/21	629.67
25028		MARLAINA LEWIS	WAGES 09/16/21-09/30/21	181.99
25029		ANTHONY POPIO	WAGES 09/16/21-09/30/21	997.96
25030		JENNIFER STANAITIS	WAGES 09/16/21-09/30/21	284.45
25031		KATHLEEN S. COFOJOHN	SALARY 09/01/21-09/30/21	1,576.94
25032		ROBERT C DUNN	SALARY 09/01/21-09/30/21	868.73
25033		HENRY A. MICHAEL	SALARY 09/01/21-09/30/21	911.47
25034		LORI M MICHAEL	WAGES  09/01/21-09/30/21	66.81
25035		SANDRA M. NUTTER	SALARY 09/01/21-09/30/21	598.52
25036		BRADLEY E VAUGHAN	SALARY 09/01/21-09/30/21	953.48
24037		DOMINION EAST OHIO	MONTHLY SERVICE	131.39
25038		VERIZON WIRELESS	MONTHLY SERVICE	44.05
25039		RICOH USA INC	COPIER MAINTENANCE	20.72
25040		QUALITY IP	MONTHLY SERVICE	1229.14
25041		CONRAD’S DISPOSAL INC	MONTHLY SERVICE	69.00
25042		PETTIGREW HARDWARE & FEED	FD REPAIRS	41.23
25043		GORDON BROTHERS INC	MONTHLY LEASE	150.00
25044		OHIO EDISON	MONTHLY SERVICE	387.96
25045		LIFE FORCE MANAGEMENT INC	AMBULANCE BILLING FEES	408.01
25046		PO. CTY. SOLID WASTE DISTRIC	2021 RECYCLE FEES	3,000.00
25047		PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTIONS INC	EMS SUPPLIES	45.50
25048		JOHN’S TOWING & REPAIR	TOW 2011	245.00
25049		MAACO AUTO PAINTING & BADYWORKS CENTER	PAINT 2026	1,500.00
EFT		LOVES COUNTRY STORES	FUEL	388.68
EFT		LOVES COUNTRY STORES	FUEL	287.72
EFT		LOVES COUNTRY STORES	FUEL	267.72
EFTPS		UNITED STATES TREASURY	PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAX	2,292.06
EFT		TREASURER STATE OF OHIO	PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAX	525.57
EFT		OPERS	MONTHLY PENSION	3,106.68
EFT		OP&F	MONTHLY PENSION	2,438.49
EFT		BWC	2021 INSTALLMENT	1,029.76
EFT		ODJFS	3RD QTR UNEMPLOYMENT TAX	101.81

FISCAL OFFICER REPORT

1. Presented B.C.’s and P.O.’s and miscellaneous correspondence.
2. Presented September bank reconciliation.
3. Discussed errors found on bills and going through township records.
4. Discussed the difference between bonds and employee dishonesty and faithful performance of duty policy for elected officials and department heads.

RESOLUTION #21-176: Motion by Vaughan WHEREAS, Palmyra Township, Portage County is a member of the Ohio Township Association Risk Management Authority (OTARMA), a political subdivision risk pool established pursuant to Ohio Revised Code hereinafter “ORC,” 2744.081; WHEREAS, in accordance with ORC 3.061, the township must adopt a policy by resolution to allow the use of an “employee dishonesty and faithful performance of duty” coverage document, rather than a surety bond, to cover loss by fraudulent or dishonest actions of employees and failure of employees to faithfully perform duties; the following shall apply to the policy:

1.An officer, employee, or appointee shall be considered qualified to hold the office or employment, without acquiring a bond, on the date the oath of office is taken, certified, and filed as required by law.

2.An officer, employee, or appointee shall have the employee dishonesty and faithful performance of duty policy in effect before the individual’s term of office or employment and the officer, employee or appointee shall not commence the discharge of duties until coverage is documented.

3.All officers, employees, or appointees who would otherwise be required to file a bond before commencing the discharge of duties shall be covered by and are subject to the employee dishonesty and faithful performance of duty policy instead of a surety bond requirement.

4.The coverage amount for an officer, employee, or appointee under an employee dishonesty and faithful performance of duty policy shall be equal to or greater than the maximum amount of the bond otherwise required by law.

5. Elected officials, prior to taking the oath of office and holding office, shall obtain approval of the intent to use the township’s OTARMA coverage agreement and affirm that the township’s coverage complies with ORC 3.061. Said approval shall be obtained by the Palmyra Township, Portage County.

WHEREAS, Palmyra Township, Portage County’s, “employee dishonesty and faithful performance of duty policy” through the OTARMA coverage document complies with ORC 3.061: and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that on this date October 12, 2021, the Palmyra Township,

Portage County hereby authorizes the township to purchase and use “employee dishonesty and faithful performance of duty policy” through OTARMA instead of individual surety bonds for officers, employees, and appointees who are otherwise required by law to acquire a bond before entering upon the discharge of duties. Dunn seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Vaughan-yes, Dunn-yes, Michael-yes.

• Discussed FO need for a fiscal officer assistant to help with the many added responsibilities of the office. Presented an estimated cost of such an assistant.  Reported need for such an assistant to be a Palmyra Township resident so the FO could train the assistant to become the next FO.
• Reported FO plans to retire 3/31/22.

TRUSTEE REPORTS:

TRUSTEE VAUGHAN

1. Discussed Quality IP web hosting quote.  Requested permission to discuss changes with XCom Ohio about our website before deciding regarding this matter.  Trustees were good getting more information on the website.

TRUSTEE DUNN

1. Asked if Trunk or Treat was on the sign out front. Steve responded yes.

TRUSTEE MICHAEL

1. Discussed drug screening of CDL drivers and reported need to assign a new trustee as the CDL Supervisor.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

ZONING INSPECTOR 

1. Written report presented.

ROAD SUPERVISOR

1. Written report presented which included updates on department activities and purchase requests.

RESOLUTION #21-177: Motion by Dunn to approve the purchase of approximately 7 yards of concrete for footers at an estimated cost of $1,100 from Stamm, seconded by Michael.

Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Michael-yes, Vaughan-yes.

FIRE CHIEF

1. Written report presented which included updates on department activities and purchase requests.
2. Discussed cost of M-1 rental and requested Chief Garvin to return the 1-M cylinder.

RESOLUTION #21-178: Motion by Dunn to accept reduced rate for Haz-mat call of oil spill on Jones Road April 8,2020 billed at $4,975.98 accepting $4,055.82 for this call, seconded by Vaughan.

Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Vaughan-yes, Michael-yes.

RESOLUTION #21-179: Motion by Vaughan to approve rental bill of air cylinder 1-M in the amount of $45.50 from Praxair and vinyl from Sign Warehouse at an estimated cost of $289.40 and 6 batteries for ICOM portable radios at an estimated cost of $297 from Cut-rate Batteries and 1 set of turnout gear coats and pants at estimated cost of $2,300 and 1 set of helmets at an estimated cost of $340 from Fire Force, seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call: Vaughan-yes, Dunn-yes, Michael-yes

Open Communication

Discussed trustee training with Megan Coss.

Safety Issues

None

RESOLUTION #21-180: Motion by Vaughan to adjourn at 8:24 pm seconded by Michael.

Roll Call: Vaughan-yes, Michael-yes, Dunn-yes.

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Bradley Vaughan, Chairman                                                    Kathleen S Cofojohn, Fiscal Officer

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Robert Dunn, Vice-Chairman                                                 Henry Michael, Trustee