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Geneva Township Regular meeting, February 9, 2011 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mills at 7:32 pm. Those present were Trustees Mills, Pruden and Russell, Zoning Inspector Cerjan, Road Supervisor Schupska. Citizens present were Jerry Ross, Brian Curtis, Leroy Caranci and Debbie Caranci. Fire Chief Starkey and Fiscal Officer Long were absent. Minutes from the January 12th 2011 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Pruden seconded by Mr. Russell, with all Trustees voting in favor of the motion. Bills in the amount of $83,586.35 covered by warrant number 14706-14772 were approved on a motion by Mr. Pruden, seconded by Mr. Russell, all Trustees voted in favor of the motion. Mr. Schupska gave the road department report. He indicated that the road crew has been very busy plowing and salting roads, and repairing mailboxes. He further reported that the 2007 International dump truck's oil pan rusted through and had to be replaced. Trustee Russell reported that approximately 650 tons of road salt has been used so far this winter. Mr. Russell gave the fire department report. He indicated that a first meeting between the City and the Township in reference to a new fire contract was held and a second meeting is scheduled for next week. A discussion was held on the contract proposed by the Ashtabula County Emergency Management Agency and on the County's telephone emergency alerting system (Code Red). Mr. Russell made a motion to approve the contract with the Ashtabula County E.M.A ., in the amount of $144.93 and to purchase 5oo Code Red minutes, Mr. Pruden seconded the motion and all trustees voted in favor. Mr. Mills reported that Mr. Long and himself along with Road Department employees and Cemetery employees met with a representative of Dawson Companies in an effort to obtain a cheaper quote for hospitalization for employees of the Township and the Geneva Union Cemetery. Mr. Mills explained that Summacare can provide the same insurance as we are getting now and the Township can save over $5,000.00. Mr. Pruden made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mills to switch to Summacare for hospitalization, all trustees voted in favor of the motion. Mr. Russell reported that Mr. Long has met with Verizon and received a quote to provide cells phones to the Township. Mr. Russell stated that the amount was over 15% cheaper then Alltel. Mr. Russell made a motion seconded my Mr. Pruden to switch cell phone providers from ALLTEL to Verizon, all trustees voted in favor of the motion. Mr. Russell indicated that ODOT will be sending out the contract to purchase salt at state contract pricing. Mr. Russell made a motion seconded by Mr. Mills to purchase up to 850 tons of salt for the upcoming winter season, all trustees voted in favor of the motion. Mr. Cerjan gave the zoning report. He indicated that he inspected the Smith property on Myers Road and verified the property was properly cleaned up after the fire and the insurance hold back money could be released. He also informed the Trustees that the old North Center tavern property was purchased by Randy Brooks. Mr. Cerjan indicated that he had a conversation with a property owner on Lake Road East that inquired whether zoning regulation would allow for the creation of an animal rescue shelter for dogs and cats. Mr. Cerjan stated that in his opinion current township zoning would not allow that intended use. Mr. Russell stated that he had also been contacted about the animal rescue shelter and had asked the property owner to attend tonight's meeting for further discussion. Due to an oversight Leroy Caranci was not reappointed to the Zoning Commission as an alternate. Mr. Russell made a motion seconded by Mr. Pruden to reappoint Leroy Caranci as an alternate to the zoning commission for a one year term starting 1/1/2011, all trustees voted in favor of the motion. Mr. Russell stated that the Zoning Broad of Appeals asked that Mr. Clark be 1st alternate and Mr. Thress be 2nd alternate on the zoning board of appeals. Mr. Mills made a motion seconded by Mr. Pruden to appoint Mr. Clark as 1st alternate and Mr. Thress as 2nd alternate as requested, all trustees voted in favor of the motion. Mr. Russell reviewed a letter from Kyle Smith, Solicitor of Geneva on the Lake in regards to the Township appointing 2 representatives to county's Tax Incentive Review Commission (TIRC) Mr. Brian Curtis expressed interest in being appointed. Mr. Russell made a motion seconded by Mr. Mills to appoint Mr. Brian Curtis to the TIRC as one of the township's representatives. The trustees will try and find another interested person by the next meeting. Mr. Pruden reported on the February 15, 2011 route 534 Corridor study meeting held in Geneva. Jerry Ross informed the trustees that the landfill is waiting on an air permit from the Ohio E.P.A. so they can proceed with plans to install electrical generators powered by methane gas at the landfill. Mr. Curtis asked about construction projects on County Line Road. Mr. Russell stated that he believed Lake County was planning on repairing North County Line road this summer and some work was going to be done on South County Line Rd in Harpersfield Township by Ashtabula County. There being no further business Mr. Pruden made a motion seconded by Mr. Russell to return to Executive Session to discuss litigation at 8:26 pm, all trustees voted in favor of the motion.
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