Geneva Township regular meeting, Nov. 8^th, 2006.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mills at 7:30 p.m. Those present were Mr. Mills, Mr. Pruden, Mr. Russell and Mr. Long. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as presented on a motion by Mr. Pruden, second by Mr. Russell. Mr. Pruden made the motion, Mr. Russell seconded the payment of bills in the amount of $30,775.16 covered by warrant numbers 11401-11436.

Under zoning Mr. Mills reported that the properties on the corner of Austin and Maple Rd. are continually monitored in respect to junk cars. He also indicated a zoning permit had been issued to American Scrap for footers for the nitrogen tank. The permit only covers the footers and the permit for the tank is not yet been issued. There were some questions about the conditional use permit that American Scrap has whether it covers the present operation or not. It was also pointed out that Mr. Cerjan, the Zoning Inspector attended the meeting on sub-division splits held by the county.

Mr. Schupska gave the road dept. report. He indicated they had been doing cold patching, the new salt spreader has been repaired and is ready to go. Tuttle and W. Maple paving projects have been completed and  the 97 truck is presently being repaired. The driveway pipe on Padanarum Rd. has been installed, a considerable number of branches and tree debris from the recent storm have been picked up. The township road crew has been helping the Vo-ed students in constructing our new salt bin. Mr. Mills pointed out that along with the Tuttle Rd. repair there was a drainage problem that will be addressed that will take approximately 300 feet of drainage pipe since there is a spring in the area and the water must be diverted.

A member of the audience indicated an area of damage on the new road on Wheeler Creek that needs to be repaired, the road dept. will take care of it on Thursday, Nov. 9^th. Mr. Mills indicated there are some bad areas within the township in respect to snow drifting, we will look into the purchase of a number of snow fences and they will be erected in those areas where the most problem exists. This will be a trial basis to determine if they will provide us with the effect desired.

Mr. Russell pointed out that he has asked the County Engineer to begin doing the preliminary engineering for paving on the south end of Wheeler Creek Rd. from the present paved area to Rt. 20. This could be potentially an Issue 1 project for next year.

The Township Officials wanted to thank the citizens for the passage of our 1.49 levy which was renewed by 65% of the residents. This will help in continuation of providing the best possible fire protection.

There was a request for a transfer of a liquor permit for the Wings Tavern on Rt. 534, Mr. Pruden made the motion, Mr. Mills seconded not to request a hearing, this information will be noted on the form and forwarded to the Liquor Control Board by our Fiscal Officer Long.

There was a question of a sign erected on Lake Rd., Mr. Schupska ordered that was the only sign available and that we are awaiting signs, trustees instructed Mr. Schupska to place an order for all the signs that are needed.

Mr. Russell reported that the Northwest Ambulance levy did pass and he thanked the tax payers for that passage. He also reported that a test was conducted in respect to the drive thru flu shot clinic, approximately 150 people were inoculated within 2 hours and it went extremely well. This test was in respect to a flu epidemic that might occur and how can we best inoculate the most citizens in the shortest period of time. He indicated that NAD had ordered the traffic intervention system which will include mechanics for ten of the lights, eight within the city, one in Geneva Township and one in Harpersfield and ten transmitters, 4 of which would be used by NAD, 6 by fire trucks. Estimated cost is about $60,000. Also the NAD Board voted to bring Trumbull into the district, the NAD Board and Trumbull Township Trustees will sit down with the County Auditor to determine when they could be brought in and taxes realized by the NAD Board.

Mr. Pruden indicated that he would be out of town for the next meeting on Nov. 22^nd, it also being the day before Thanksgiving, Mr. Pruden made the motion, Mr. Russell seconded to cancel the Nov. 22^nd meeting, it was unanimously approved.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

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