Geneva Township regular meeting, July 14^th, 2010.

Trustees returned from Executive Session at 9:00 am. The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Mills. Those present were Mr. Mills, Mr. Russell, Fiscal Officer Long and Zoning Inspector Cerjan. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Russell. Minutes from the Special Meeting of June 29^th were approved on a motion by Mr. Russell and a second by Mr. Mills. Bills in the amount of $127,046.72 covered by warrant number 14284 – 14363 were approved on a motion by Mr. Russell and seconded by Mr. Mills.

Beverly from the City of Geneva Waste Water Plant indicated that she is in the process of recycling or disposing of florescent lights. She has applied for a Grant. They might even look to NOPEC to obtain the Grant to sustain the Program and return florescent bulbs for disposition. There are several places that florescent lights can be brought for disposal.

The Road Dept. report was given. Karvo Paving received the bid and will pave Wheeler Creek Rd. That should happen during the end of July or early August. Roadside grass cutting has continued and chip and seal has been completed for many of the Township roads. They have also been repairing bad spots on previous paved areas on Wheeler Creek at the north end.

The County is moving forward on vacating Tuttle Rd. for Waste Management. That expansion will be a one or two day project.

Mr. Russell indicated he had applied for the Issue 1 Project for North Ave. It appears that we are presently on the borderline and it is questionable whether we will receive that Grant this year or next.

Fire Chief Starkey gave the Fire Dept. report. He indicated there was effort that had to be done in respect to the Circus that was in town, providing inspections etc. A grass fire truck was at the scene during the circus to alleviate any problems that might have come up. The inspection was very good, also Chief Starkey indicated they had covered Perry Staffing for Perry Township when the former Fire Chief’s funeral took place.

The Cemetery Board has approved housing the truck at Maplewood for an extended period of time. Also Chief Starkey is working on coordinating water rescue teams at a new location. New techniques are being used locating those in trouble on the Lake.

Talks are progressing on the Fire District between the City and the Township. Trustees have met with the City Safety Committee. The present Fire Contract ends in 2011.

Mr. Cerjan gave the Zoning report. 4 permits were issued, most are additions on existing houses. The property line disputes on Austin and Roosevelt Dr. were resolved by Mr. Cerjan. Both of them are civil matters. On New London Rd. the same problem exists at Spirngwood Products a meeting on the property line changes. He has responded to several complaints in various areas of the Township.

The Resolution for lighting assessment, a necessity, Resolution #2010-02 was passed on a motion by Mr. Russell and seconded by Mr. Mills.

Under old business, Saybrook Township wants to talk about forming a Police District. Those talks are progressing, it appears the cost will be about $335,000 per year.

The replacement 534 waterline is out for bid by the County. On a motion by Mr. Russell, seconded by Mr. Mills, the Township will pay gas bills for Maplewood Cemetery as long as the Fire Truck remains there.

There being no further business, a motion to adjourn to Executive Session was made by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Russell at 9:45 a.m.

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