Geneva Township Trustee’s regular meeting, July 11^th, 2007.

Chairman Mills called the Public Hearing to order at 8: 55 a.m. to discuss the proposed 2008 budget. Public Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 a.m.

The Township Trustees returned from Executive Session at 9:01 a.m. Chairman Mills called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.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, seconded by Mr. Russell. Bills in the amount of $28,001.16 covered by warrant numbers 11906-11966 were approved on a motion by Mr. Russell, seconded by Mr. Pruden.

Mr. Russell gave the road dept. report. He indicated that we should forward a letter to the City of Geneva and the contractor since a number of township roads are being damaged by construction crews for the overpass. Mr. Long will send those letters. Mr. Russell also reported that we are 90% done on the Lake Rd. drainage project but until we have some substantial rain we will not know the results of that particular project. The township has been mowing, paving, chip and seal on a number of township roads. There is obviously more to be done and we are scheduled to chip and seal next week, weather permitting. Maple Ave. has been prepared to be paved on July 23^rd.

A number of trees were removed on Maple Ave. near the 534 Intersection, the township used the City’s chipper and truck to take care of the debris from the trees. The fact that shade had been prevalent in that area for a period of time, when the removal of the trees caused the emulsion to come through and became very slippery. Number 8 stone was needed to be added in order to eliminate the problem. However, there is excess stone at the Maple/534 Intersection. This will be looked at by our road crew.

Mr. Russell reported that he had investigated a drainage problem on Padanarum Rd. It appears that a pipe will have to be replaced or in some manner resolved. Presently water runs back from the drainage system into the resident’s basement. The paving of Addison Rd. will take place on July 11^th and 12^th. The base coat on July 11^th and completion on July12th. Mr. Russell indicated we had received a letter to proceed on Barnum Rd. from the State, we are moving forward with that project, time permitting. Mr. Russell indicated that both the Wheeler Creek Project and the Lake Rd. Project that had been submitted under Issue 1 were not in the first group and it appears they will go to the Small Government portion of that grant. The Countyline Water Project is scheduled to start in August. It was reported that a sign put up at 534 and Maple Intersection on the N.E. corner presently blocks the view so the turning of that area is very hazardous at this point. The tavern owner will be approached about the sign.

Chief Starkey gave the Fire Dept. report. He indicated that we had a fire on Sunday, there were no injuries, he also indicated there is a new method to quickly draw off the temperature from fire fighters and it appears to be working very well. Most fire fighters during the actual fire fighting time element experience excessive heat and result in high blood pressure. The new system seems to drop the temperature very quickly and reduce the possibility of any injury. The fire dept. presently has a concern over grass fires with the lack of rain, they are presently testing all of their hoses which needs to be done each year. Mr. Starkey will be traveling to Jefferson to pick up the building permit for the Training Center. The Training Center is presently here housed at the City Garage area and it appears we will be breaking ground in the very near future.

The Zoning report was given by the Zoning Inspector. He indicated a permit had been issued for 4191 Rt. 534 North, that was for a pole barn. The barn on N. Myers Rd. is being taken down, he received a complaint about high grass at the corner of Austin and Maple Roads, which has been cut and it appears much better than when we had initially visited.

The property on Countyline Rd., south of Route 20 has a number of vehicles, Mr. Cerjan did visit them, they all appear to run and the property is zoned commercial back a thousand feet. The owner of the property is a collector, he lives in the trailer and has assured Mr. Cerjan that it has running water and all the necessary elements. Most of the complaints received have been about the number of cars, however if they are all running and are not classified as junk cars and are in a commercial area, there really isn’t a great deal that can be done about it.

The North Ave. property which has been cleaned up has a boat that is left on the property, Mr. Cerjan indicated that the boat should be removed in the very near future.

Mr. Mills indicated that a property on W. Maple near Padanarum Rd. has a number of cars on their property. Mr. Cerjan will look into to it to determine if they are junk cars or they are running vehicles. We also received a complaint about the Penzenic property on W. Maple Ave. and the old cars that had supposedly been there for a considerable length of time. A house on Rt. 20, the old Cowger property has an assortment of cars on their property, Mr. Cerjan will investigate to determine again if they are running or they are junk and what the status is.

Mr. Long presented the 2008 proposed mid-year budget. Mr. Pruden made a motion, Mr. Russell seconded the approval of that budget. Mr. Long also presented the lighting assessment to be certified to the County for years 2008, 09,10 and 11. The assessment was approved on a motion by Mr. Pruden, seconded by Mr. Mills. On a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Pruden unanimously approved to have a $25.00 charge for the Township Hall as well as a $50.00 deposit. The $50.00 deposit will be returned upon inspection of the Hall in respect to cleanup.

The Joint Zoning Meeting has been scheduled for July 24^th, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. A letter will be sent to the Trustees, all members of the Zoning Board and The Zoning Board of Appeals to attend this meeting in respect to any changes that need to be made in our present Zoning Text.

Mr. Long and Mr. Pruden covered House Bill 117, which is the Cable Franchise Bill  which passed the House by 98 to 0 count and similar count in the Senate. This Bill removes the ability to collect franchise tax by the individual entities and now the franchise fee becomes a State wide element. The State however is to share that revenue with the individual entities, what portion of that revenue coming back to the entities has not yet been determined.

Mr. Pruden indicated he had attended the Geneva on the Lake ribbon cutting ceremony for their new Service Center. The proposed CEDA Agreement with Geneva on the Lake as well as an agreement with Waste Management are in the hands of the County Prosecutor, we will await his opinion before acting on these documents.

Mr. Long reported on the 534 Corridor Comprehensive plan. He indicated that the City will be doing a comprehensive plan for Geneva, it was indicated that as a part of that plan be extended to include the 534 Corridor with financial participation by Harpersfield, Geneva Township and Geneva on the Lake as well as the County Commissioners.

Mr. Russell reported that the CDGB has awarded a grant to complete 750 feet of waterline on E. Maple Ave. That will probably be completed next year sometime.

Mr. Pruden indicated he had received a letter expressing thanks to the township for their resolution on the naming of one of the new Elementary Schools to be named after Platt R. Spencer.

Mr. Pruden reported that on July14th the County Trustees Association will have it’s annual fish fry at Rome Fire Hall. He also reported that the Annual Summer State Trustee’s Meeting will be held in Cleveland this year in early August. Mr. Pruden reported his attendance at a meeting in respect to saving or restoring the Old Tavern in Unionville. Apparently it is up for sale and at this point has no takers.

Mr. Long and Mr. Pruden gave a report on the outdoor drama in respect to the present status as a result of the latest meeting held on Monday at 8:30 a.m.

There being no further business, Mr. Russell made a motion to return to Executive Session at 10:05 a.m. It was seconded by Mr. Pruden and unanimously approved.

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