Geneva Township regular meeting, Dec. 13^th, 2006.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mills at 7:35 p.m. Those present were Mr. Mills, Mr. Pruden, Mr. Russell, Fiscal Officer Long and Zoning Inspector Cerjan. Minute from the previous meeting were approved as presented on a motion by Mr. Pruden and a second by Mr. Russell. Mr. Pruden made the motion, Mr. Russell seconded and unanimously approved the payment of bills in the amount of $36,256.92 covered by warrant numbers 11437-11506.

Mr. Schupska gave the road dept. report. He indicated that a new cylinder had been inserted into the plow mechanism on one of the trucks and the drainage problem on Tuttle Rd. had been resolved. A great deal of trash pickup had been done throughout the township and the road crew had to borrow the sewer jet from the city to relieve a drainage problem. We have received new tires with tire sealer on the backhoe, the tires were damaged in the cleanup of the turnaround area on New London at the Saybrook Township line. We have installed the new signs received, more signs are on order and they should be arriving shortly. They have corrected a drainage problem on Woodside Dr., done maintenance to several of our road dept. vehicles and picked up 20 – 30 tires, which were dumped on Wheeler Creek Rd. this morning. A portion of the snow fence has been installed, during the recent snow it did what we expected it to do and eliminated the drifting. The one problem is the poles that were secured were not long enough, Central Hardware has agreed to replace them with longer poles. The progress on the salt bin being built by the Vo-ed students continues to move along, the roof is almost complete. It should be totally complete in the very near future.

Mr. Russell pointed out the drainage problem on Lake Rd. West, on Dec. 14^th, 2006 he and Mr. Mills will meet with Tim Martin on the problem. Among the signs ordered were stop and stop ahead signs which will be erected at all of our major intersections, although the feeling was it would not have prevented the accident recently on New London Rd. that whatever we can do as a Township should be done to encourage safety on some of the crossroads.

There was a question about a box that resides on the northeast corner of New London and Myers. It is believed that it is owned by the Telephone Co., it does restrict line of sight, as soon as we can verify the ownership we will notify the people involved.

Two areas that are still problems are a curve on Padanarum Rd. and one on Lake Rd. near Wheeler Creek. We will look into adding additional street lighting in that area to help reduce that problem at night.

Mr. Russell updated the status on Barnum Rd., he indicated we are in the approval project list. He has asked Tim Martin for an estimate for the south end of Wheeler Creek Rd., which could possibly be a Issue 1 Project for next year. He also indicated that the possibility exists of paving Lilac, S. Spencer and Rose Lane when the paving projects are conducted next year. He did indicate that the North Ave. area does need work, however our chip and seal applied this past fall appears to be holding up very well.

Mr. Pruden inquired about the 300 feet of drainage on Tuttle Rd., it was indicated that it has been completed. Waste Management has agreed to pay for the pipe, which amounted to approximately $2600.00. Mr. Pruden pointed out that an area near Austin Rd. near the Sears property has a drainage problem and it should be addressed.

Mr. Cerjan gave the Zoning Dept. report. He indicated 3 permits were recently issued, one for a pole barn and 2 for houses. A total of 30 permits have been issued for the year, 11 for pole barns, 11 additions, 7 new homes and 8 signs. The problem on North Ave. with junk cars has been all cleaned up, he indicated there was only a boat left, which should be removed shortly. On Maple and Austin Rd. vehicles have been removed. At 4911 New London Rd. the junk cars again are in the process of being removed. It was pointed out that American Scrap had received a permit for the base for the Nitrogen tank, but have not started pouring that base yet.

Mr. Pruden pointed out that septic problems on a property on N. Ridge W. have been turned over to the Health Dept.

Mr. Long presented a letter from Les Hill resigning from the Zoning Board, also Valerie Leech has a term expiring on 12/31/06 on the Zoning Board and Bill Crawford has a term expiring on the Zoning Board of Appeals on 12/31/06. These people will be contacted in order to fill those positions.

A discussion of the OTA Conference coming in February in Columbus, Mr. Russell indicated he may attend. Mr. Long indicated he may attend to obtain the Investment Certification. On a motion by Mr. Pruden, seconded by Mr. Russell unanimously approved to provide a bonus of $300.00 for all road employees who have over 5 years of senority.

Mr. Pruden made the motion, Mr. Russell seconded unanimously approved to cancel the scheduled regular meeting on Dec. 27^th and schedule the Organizational meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 26^th at 9 a.m. Mr. Pruden covered the recent workshops being held in respect to the erosion study by ODOT on Lake Rd., he indicated we should forward a letter to these groups indicating our support of doing whatever possible to save Lake Rd. We should also forward a copy of this to Geneva on the Lake to indicate our support for preserving that access road into the lake.

Mr. Long pointed out the Fiscal Officer’s report that it appears our best estimates indicate we should finish the year with the increase in our carryover somewhere within the $30,000 to $50,000 range.

Mr. Russell gave a report on the water projects, indicating the County Line Rd. water project is still being held up since EPA has not concluded their study. He also indicated there is 700 feet of waterline on W. Maple that needs to be completed to tie the 2 areas together. The estimate is approximately $46,000.00. He indicated that township would assist by digging the area and then filling it in after the pipe would be installed. The county maybe willing to do that particular project, Mr. Russell did indicate it would help the water flow in that area, especially when fighting a fire. Mr. Russell also pointed out that NAD has collected all the money from the building levy and that a reduction will be reflected in the tax bills that should be coming shortly.

In order to meet the impending recently agreed upon 5 year fire contract, the 2 mil fire levy that is due next year will be put on the ballot in May as a replacement. This was done on a motion by Mr. Pruden, seconded by Mr. Mills and unanimously approved. Mr. Long will forward the necessary information to the prosecutor’s office.

Mr. Mills covered the recent Cemetery Board Organizational Meeting, Mr. Mills will serve as Chairman in 2007.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

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