Geneva Township Trustee’s regular meeting, March 22^nd, 2006.

Bid Opening for various stone sizes was held at 7:25 p.m. The only bid received was from Kinder Morgan Penny Dock. The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

Regular 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. On a motion by Mr. Russell, second by Pruden, minutes from the previous meeting were approved as presented. Bills in the amount of $23,836.26 covered by warrant number 10902-10936 were approved on a motion by Mr. Pruden and a second by Mr. Russell.

Mr. Schupska gave the road dept. report. He indicated that we had to address several water problems throughout the township. He indicated that there is still a drainage problem located at the Caranci property on Austin Rd. Water is still collecting from several areas and affects 3 or 4 households in that area. The problem will be looked into to determine what further action should be taken. The problem has been in existence since Austin Rd. was redone as an Issue 2 Project a couple of years ago.

Mr. Schupska indicated that the city sewer jet was used to help clean some plugged areas on Lake Rd. and New London Rd. They continue to do ditching on Barnum Rd., an agreement has been made with the homeowner who indicated that we were on his property in respect to the ditching. It will be completed in the near future. Both the 2000 truck and the 97 truck have had some maintenance. It was indicated that a new gas line is being installed on Addison Rd. It is in the area and depth designed for drainage with the new CDBG project to take place this summer. Mr. Mills indicated after talking with the County Engineer, it was decided that the widening area would also become a drain base and be combined under the circumstances. It was indicated this could be a better drainage solution than the previously planned one.

Mr. Pruden pointed out with the increased oil cost and asphalt that it looks like the increase would be about $6000 more than the original estimate for Addison Rd., per our agreement this would be the responsibility of the township.

Mr. Russell reported that he had spoken to several Trustees from Harpersfield and at this point they are not interested on a joint program on Barnum Rd. We will get the County Engineer to provide new estimates for Barnum Rd. and go ahead and submit an Issue 1 Application for that road. Hopefully at the same time we will also get an estimate from the Engineer on Wheeler Creek Rd. Mr. Russell made the motion, Mr. Pruden seconded appointing Mr. Mills as the project manager for Addison Rd.

Mr. Russell proposed that we look into hiring a part time employee from May 1^st thru Sept.1^st as needed. It is estimated that it would cost us somewhere between 5 to 6 thousand per year for this type of help. This would give us the opportunity to provide more service to the township then presently with only 3 road workers. The trustees will review the proposal and take action at a later date.

Mr. Mills pointed out that we should look into reflective T-shirts for the summer, Mr. Long will contact at least 2 perspective suppliers and submit information back to the board.

Mr. Cerjan gave the zoning dept. report. He asked if we had heard anything from Brady or Sanger in respect to the letters we had sent which were sent approximately 2 weeks ago, if we don’t have a response within the next 2 weeks, a registered letter will be forwarded to both of these individuals. He had indicated he had made contact at 4369 N. Ridge, which is at the corner of Wheeler Creek and Rt. 20 in trying to resolve the problem of junk vehicles on that property. He also indicated that at 3371 Padanarum Rd., they are doing Ebay sales and it is rumored that they are selling firearms on their property. Mr.

Cerjan will continue to investigate. Mr. Cerjan also indicated that Chief Starkey had contacted him and he would like a copy of all zoning permits issued. Mr. Cerjan indicated that would not be a problem.

Mr. Cerjan had been contacted by individuals who want to establish a boat storage area near the State Park, he indicated to the individuals that they would need a conditional use permit and he is not at this point received the information necessary. He also indicated that on Thursday, March 23^rd there will be a site inspection of the proposed housing development on N. Myers Rd. followed up by a site inspection meeting at Township Hall at 10:30 a.m.

Mr. Pruden made the motion, Mr. Russell seconded and unanimously approved to accept the bid of Kinder Morgan for stone beginning April 1, 2006.

Mr. Mills indicated he will be attending the Health Dept. meeting to be held Thursday evening, March 23^rd.

Mr. Russell reported that a waterline extension survey is taking place on West St. to Rt. 84. Presently the line ends in the city, it would go through the township and Harpersfield to make that connection. He also indicated that the Countyline Rd. project has been approved by Lake as well as Ashtabula Counties and the bidding process should take place in the very near future.

Mr. Pruden gave a report on the County Trustee’s meeting indicating that Issue 1 applications had been given to the trustees, he also indicated that Mark Winchell from the Visitor’s Bureau gave a presentation.

It was indicated that Mr. Pasqualone position on the Solid Waste Board had to be replaced, Mr. Mills will replace Mr. Pasqualone on that board.

Mr. Curtis from the audience asked about the fire protection request for the Lodge and the Marina as a first response from Geneva. It was indicated presently Chief Starkey and the Fire Chief from Geneva on the Lake are working that out.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

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