Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.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 March 24, 2020 were approved as presented.

RESOLUTION #20-55: Motion by Michael to approve and pay the bills, seconded by Deffenbaugh.

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

BILLS APPROVED AND PAID:

24104		NICHOLAS LANSINGER	WAGE CORRECTION	3.33
24105		RICKY D BENNETT	WAGES 03/16/20-03/31/20	609.25
24106		R. STEVEN COSS JR	WAGES 03/16/20-03/31/20	2,056.26
24107		DONALD J LUTZ	WAGES 03/16/20-03/31/20	563.86
24108-24112		VOID	VOID	0.00
24113		MARK E. GARVIN	WAGES 03/16/20-03/31/20	2,222.23
24114		CHELSEA L HARRIS	WAGES 03/16/20-03/31/20	133.61
24115		NOLAN KETTLE	WAGES 03/16/20-03/31/20	533.78
24116		NICHOLAS R LANSINGER	WAGES 03/16/20-03/31/20	838.09
24117		SHAWN A SCHRECKENGOST	WAGES 03/16/20-03/31/20	91.88
24118		KATHLEEN S COFOJOHN	SALARY 03/01/20-03/31/20	1,397.04
24119		JAMES H. DEFFENBAUGH	SALARY 03/01/20-03/31/20	620.32
24120		ROBERT C DUNN	SALARY 03/01/20-03/31/20	852.74
24121		HENRY A. MICHAEL	SALARY 03/01/20-03/31/20	911.18
24122		SANDRA M. NUTTER	SALARY 03/01/20-03/31/20	588.79
24123		CENTURYLINK	MONTHLY SERVICE	159.64
24124		DOMINION EAST OHIO	MONTHLY SERVICE	232.55
24125		VERIZON WIRELESS	MONTHLY SERVICE	43.90
24126		TREASURER STATE OF OHIO	QTRLY UAN FEES	762.00
24127		LIFE FORCE MANAGEMENT	FEBRUARY AMBULANCE BILLING FEES	445.56
24128		RICOH USA INC	COPIER MAINTENANCE	17.73
24129		MORTON SALT INC	ROAD SALT	3,466.98
24130		CARTER LUMBER	CHAPEL BLDG SUPPLIES	3,237.82
24131		MIKE KEMBLE DBA DEERFIELD EXTERIORS	RESTORE GARAGE AND CONCESSION STAND STORM DAMAGE	10,800.00
24132		PORTAGE CO COMBINED HEALTH DISTRICT	TB TEST	20.00
24133		AMERICAN TRUCBOXES LLC	FD REPAIRS	190.00
24134		PALMYRA LITTLE VILLAGE SHOPPER	FUEL PURCHASES	821.19
24135		CLEARWATER SYSTEMS INC	FD SUPPLIES	45.00
24136		QUALITY IP	MONTHLY SERVICE	938.50
24137		OHIO EDISON CO	MONTHLY SERVICE	574.32
24138		COIA IMPLEMENT SALES INC	MAINTENANCE MOWERS	36.88
24139		GORDON BROTHERS INC	INSTALL/MONTHLY LEASE	400.00
24140		KOZMA ELECTRIC INC	CHAPEL MATERIAL AND LABOR	9,511.48
EFTPS		UNITED STATES TREASURY	PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAX	3,195.87
EFT		TREASURERE STATE OF OHIO	PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAX	451.84
EFT		OPERS	MONTHLY PENSION	3,246.08
EFT		OP&F	MONTHLY PENSION	2,296.21
EFT		BWC	2020 INSTALLMENT	1,259.91
EFT		ODJFS	1ST QTR UNEMPLOYMENT TAX	208.40

FISCAL OFFICER REPORT

1. Presented March bank reconciliations and P.O.’s..
2. March receipts were $34,723.69.
3. Requested reimbursement for telephone bill. Trustees declined to reimburse for telephone bill but will look into getting the FO a cell phone that can be passed from one FO to the next.

TRUSTEE REPORTS:

TRUSTEE MICHAEL

1. Discussed that indeed.com listed a bogus job listing for a township administrator.  One person reported that they had been scammed by being asked to purchase school supplies and the reimbursement check was fake.  An email was also received regarding the job listing.  The incident has been reported to Sherriff’s office and indeed.com. 

TRUSTEE DEFFENBAUGH

1. Asked if anyone has heard anything from Brett regarding Whippoorwill Road foreclosure. No one has heard from him.
2. Discussed whether to cancel TWP cleanup.  Many Townships have already done this.

RESOLUTION #20-56: Motion by Dunn to cancel Township cleanup due to safety concerns of COVID 19, seconded by Deffenbaugh.

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

• Asked whether we should obtain an email address and talk switch extension for the new zoning secretary.

RESOLUTION #20-57: Motion by Deffenbaugh to add email at $5 per month and talk switch extension for zoning secretary, seconded by Dunn.

Roll Call:  Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes, Michael-abstain.

• Discussed oil spill.  Someone dumped into the oil recycle bin even though the tank was bolted closed because it was full and waiting for testing.  We had to have the oil tested prior to pick up.

RESOLUTION #20-58: Motion by Deffenbaugh due to safety and increased regulation the waste oil recycling is discontinued, seconded by Dunn.

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

TRUSTEE DUNN

1. Would like to thank the road and fire departments for the storm cleanup.
2. Would like to thank the first responders for putting themselves in harm’s way due to COVID 19.
3. Reported that Pam and John Witkosky were sending kind regards to the fire department for a wellness check during the storms and for going above and beyond their responsibilities to make sure everything was okay.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

ROAD SUPERVISOR

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

RESOLUTION #20-59: Motion by Michael to purchase topsoil at an estimated cost of $300 from D&K Materials and grass seed at an estimated cost of $75 from Pettigrew’s and mulch at an estimated cost of $100 from CBS and flowers at an estimated cost of $200 from Wise Green House, seconded by Dunn.

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

• Reported that the salt bid has been postponed.
• Reported there is no phone signal in shop with new roof and to call 330-654-4098 if you cannot get in touch with Steve.
• Reported that a resident on Whippoorwill Rd has been picking up trash and requested some trash bags.  Steve will give her some trash bags for her use in picking up trash along Township roads.

ZONING INSPECTOR (not present)

1. No Written report presented.

FIRE CHIEF

1. Written report presented which included department updates.

RESOLUTION #20-60: Motion by Michael to purchase booms and spill pads at an estimated cost of $752.58 from Absorbents for Less.com and a Dell Latitude 5500 – 15” screen  at an estimated cost of $1,54.68 from Quality IP and vienlite at an estimated cost of $571.50 from EMP and Extech IR 200 Forehead InfraRed Thermometer at an estimated cost of $149.99 from Test Equipment Depot, seconded by Dunn.

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

RESOLUTION #20-61: Motion by Michael hire Ken Bator to the fire department pending background check physical and drug screen seconded by Deffenbaugh.

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

RESOLUTION #20-62: Motion by Dunn to add 5 emails at $5 per month for fire department, seconded by Michael.

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

Open Communication

None

Safety Issues

None

RESOLUTION #20-63: Motion by Michael to adjourn at 8:18 pm seconded by Deffenbaugh.

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

__________________________                                            _________________________________

Henry Michael, Chairman                                                     Kathleen S Cofojohn, Fiscal Officer

_____________________________                                       ___________________________________ James Deffenbaugh, Vice-Chairman                                   Robert Dunn, Trustee