Geneva Township regular meeting, July 12^th, 2006.

Bid opening was called to order by Chairman Mills at 8:55 a.m. Bid opening for the Wheeler Creek paving project proceeded, one bid was received from Martuccio Asphalt and Paving for $59,301.55. There being no other bids, the bid opening session was closed

Chairman Mills called the regular meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Mr. Mills, Mr. Pruden, Mr. Russell and Fiscal Officer Long. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as presented on a motion by Mr. Russell and a second by Mr. Pruden. Mr. Russell made the motion, Mr. Pruden seconded the payment of bills in the amount of $64,600.74 covered by warrant number 11123-11183.

Mr. Schupska gave the road dept. report. He indicated that Wheeler Creek Rd. is ready for paving, the roadside grass is complete, did some additional ditching on New London Rd. and Austin Rd. We have received additional grindings and cinders during the past month. We have repaired North Ave. and set the schedule for chip and seal for the last two weeks of July. A bad spot on W. Maple was repaired.  Mr. Schupska and Mr. Ferron attended the hogweed class held at Saybrook Township.

Mr. Pruden indicated that the possibility of a traffic light at Maple Ave. and 534 is being investigated by Fireman Dale Arkinburg.

Mr. Russell reported that the Issue 1 had passed through the county level, Barnum Rd. is in the second group however the general feeling is that it could get funded.

There was a report of mud being on N. Myers Rd. near North Bend Rd., the county has done some ditching in the area but it is believed the mud came from a drilling rig that was pulled from a nearby site.

Mr. Pruden indicated a traffic study on N. Myers from Rt. 20 to Maple Ave. has been conducted by the county. There is a possibility that a reduced speed limit will be the result.

Mr. Russell indicated that the Addison Rd. Project is still in the Environmental Study. Mr. Pruden made the motion, Mr. Russell seconded to unanimously accept the bid of Martuccio Asphalt and Paving for the Wheeler Creek Project and appointed Tim Mills project manager. Mr. Russell reported that the Countyline Rd. Project is on hold until and an Environmental Study can be conducted. It was expected that the bids for the water project would have been let out by this time. He also indicated the water survey will be sent out for Padanarum Rd. He asked Mr. Schupska if we should check speed limit signs on Padanarum Rd. since one way it says 55 mph and the other it says 45.

Mr. Cerjan gave the zoning dept. report. He indicated that he had issued a permit for a pole barn, junk cars on New London Rd. were seen being moved in, Mr. Cerjan approached the residents and after some discussion, the cars were removed. There are a number of other properties yet to be contacted. The problem on the N. Myers Rd. issue may have to be revisited as they continue to move the vehicle around, get it into working condition and then return it to it’s original state.

The T-Mobile tower variance has been approved by the Geneva City Zoning Board. Mr. Pruden reported that grass around the Adelphia tower has been cut.

Chief Starkey gave the fire dept. report. He indicated the City Council did not approve the Safer Grant application. Final drawings on the Training Center should be complete soon. Mr. Starkey also indicated he will be attending the Fire Chief’s Conference in the near future.

Mr. Long reported that the Fire contract is presently being reviewed by the Geneva City Solicitor as well as the Assistant County Prosecutor.

On a motion by Mr. Pruden, seconded by Mr. Mills unanimously approved October 7^th, 2006 for the Fall Cleanup at the Waste Management Site from 8 am to 1 pm. Mr. Pruden indicated that there has been some discussion about Annexation of Deer Lake into Geneva on the Lake. It was indicated that the move was to obtain services such as sewer from Geneva on the Lake. Mr. Pruden also pointed out the Star Beacon had our meeting notice correct for the first time in a number of years.

A member of the audience, Mr. Brian Curtis pointed out a number of issues that he felt were a problem in the Fire Contract. One such 4D, which refers to proper response, he doesn’t feel that the northwest or northeast corners get the kind of response indicated in the contract. He also indicated that Item 8, the paragraph attached should be removed. He questioned the Safety Committee Meetings, Trustee’s responded by indicating that they do get notified of the Safety Committee Meetings. He also indicated the equity position needs to be better, should be reduced from 50,000 to 25,000 and the position should be at 50% of the value. He also indicated that there should be an independent board of township citizens who would take up the issues or requests by the Fire Dept. and make recommendations to the Trustees.

One citizen reported a drainage problem on Route 20, Mr. Mills will get together with the citizen to determine what action should be taken. We also had a question from an attending citizen in respect to the running of sewer line down Rt. 534. Mr. Mills indicated we have had conversation with the City of Geneva, this issue will be looked at as soon as the Jedd agreement with Harpersfield is finalized.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m.

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