Geneva Township Trustees regular meeting, May 14^th, 2008.

Trustees returned from executive Session. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Chairman Mills. Those present were Mr. Mills, Mr. Pruden, Mr. Russell and Fiscal Officer Long. Minutes from the previous meeting of April 9^th, 2008 were approved on a motion by Mr. Pruden, seconded by Mr. Mills. Minutes from the Public Hearing held on April 30^th, 2008 were approved on a motion by Mr. Pruden, second by Mr. Russell. Bills in the amount of $81,763.84 covered by warrant numbers 12660-12760 were approved as presented on a motion by Mr. Pruden and a second by Mr. Russell.

Fire report indicated that there was a fire at the trailer park on North Ridge East. It was pointed out that Waste Management provided a dumpster to remove debris, clothes for both men and women in extra large, blankets and etc. were being accepted. A fund has been setup at Key Bank. Mr. Curtis indicated he will donate $500 to Key Bank for the family.

It was indicated by Mr. Pruden that Waste Management was very active in Community Days with the Chamber, also he indicated the Township Cleanup Day is Saturday, May 17^th from 8 to 1 at Waste Management. Township residents can take their debris to Waste Management, they will also provide hot dogs.

Mr. Mills reported that we had an accident in the road dept. The road dept. supervisor was pinned between the backhoe and the back of the truck. At this stage of the game we know that he has a broken ankle. He will be going to the doctor tomorrow. It was indicated that the truck was running and somehow slipped out of park.

Mr. Mills pointed out the paving of Lake Rd. is progressing, they filled the holes with cold patch as well as a scratch coat, fabric will be put down prior to paving, should be done by May 23^rd, 2008 and at which time it should be ready for paving. The State will do the paving, striping and berming.

Mr. Russell pointed out the paperwork for FEMA on the storm will be ready by the meeting scheduled on May 20^th, 2008 at 8 a.m. The Park Board had requested some assistance from the Township with help in cleanup, the brush debris at the Township Park  was done by the Township crew as well as Geneva on the Lake.

Mr. Pruden pointed out that ODOT will host the County Trustees Meeting, it will be at the new ODOT Garage, 6:45 social hours, 7 p.m. for the meeting. Mr. Russell pointed out that the pre-application for the south end of Wheeler Creek Rd. has been resubmitted.

Resolution 2008-03 was presented. This is a resolution to place the 1 mil road and bridge levy on the ballot in November as a renewal. It was approved on a motion by Mr. Pruden, seconded by Mr. Russell. Role call, Mr. Mills – yes, Mr. Pruden – yes, Mr. Russell – yes.

Mr. Cerjan gave the zoning dept. report. He indicted he had issued one building permit. The complaint of trailers on Myers and Rt. 20, he indicated that they are temporary storage and they will be fenced in. He also indicated he had visited property at Myers and Rt. 20, the southwest corner, he had indicated he had given the property owner 30 days to remove the vehicles in the area. He visited the Iapola Property, there is a trailer frame and some cars and a truck, however he has had difficulty contacting the owner.

A property on N. Myers with junk vehicles, the owner has been approached and requested to cleanup the property. Mr. Pruden pointed out that the second house east of Myers has been approached by Terry Palmer from the Health Dept. on May1st, 2008. There was a call to Waste Management, EPA was there, there was only an odor near the office. EPA was there on May 6^th, 8^th and 12^th at the landfill and found no problems.

It was indicated the Driving Range property on S. Myers Rd. has a contract to sell with the church adjacent to it. The church has signed a contract to purchase, however they are trying to raise the money to purchase the property. It was indicated that the trailer park where the fire had occurred has some problems and has to be turned over to the State Health Dept. in respect to resolving those problems.

Mr. Pruden recommended Mr. Chuck Clark as an alternate to the ZBA, he made a motion to that effect, Mr. Mills seconded and it was unanimously approved.

Mr. Long presented the requirement in matching the ODOT Grant in respect to the 534 Corridor Study. He indicated our portion of the cost would be $8,000. This is part of the requirement of $50,000 by a local group and $200,000 from ODOT. Mr. Pruden made a motion that we increase our contribution to $8,000, seconded by Mr. Russell unanimously approved. Mr. Long also pointed out he will be attending the CPIM Academy on May 21^st, 2008.

There is a water issue in respect to the State, it was recommended by Mr. Pruden that we send a letter to the State opposed to the water increase seconded by Mr. Mills and unanimously approved. It was indicated we should talk to the County Engineer, we are not on tap to receive any ditching this year. It was indicated that we should apply for ditching. Tim Mills will meet with Jim Berhenne on what our priorities might be.

A Cemetery report was given in respect to the Annual Meeting held on May 12^th, 2008. It was indicated that the Cemetery is presently working on Maplewood to get a new sign. It is open. Also the possession of the gray house next to Evergreen Cemetery is presently being converted into Cemetery central offices.

It was indicated that our next meeting would be a daytime meeting on June 11^th at 9 a.m. Mr. Mills made the motion that we return to Executive Session to discuss possible litigation at 8:21 p.m. It was seconded by Mr. Russell and unanimously approved

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