Regular meeting, Geneva Township Trustees, Sept. 10^th, 2008.

Trustees returned from Executive Session at 9 a.m. Regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Mills at 9:05 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. Pruden and a second from Mr. Russell. Bills in the amount of $50,080.70 covered by warrant numbers 12931-12979 were approved on a motion by Mr. Pruden, seconded by Mr. Russell.

Mr. Russell gave the road dept. report. He indicated chip and seal has been completed for 2008. He also indicated that road salt price, even under the State contract is almost double.We have received the Engineering drawings for the Lake Rd. drainage project, hopefully we can get started as soon as possible. Mr. Russell made the motion to have Tim Mills to work with the contractor to complete the Lake Rd. drainage Program no to exceed $7500, seconded by Mr. Pruden unanimously approved.

Mr. Russell reported on the Barnum Rd. project, they are installing drainage and widening the road in preparation for paving which will probably take place next year. Mr. Pruden indicated the property at 4551 N. Ridge East is partially cleaned up, he also indicated there were a considerable number of branches there. Mr. Russell indicated the road crew will pick up the branches and take them to the recycling center. Mr. Pruden also reported that a tree close to the corner of Wheeler Creek and Maple Ave. should be taken down. Mr. Russell indicated that 8 or 9 trees have already been taken down as a result of damage from the storm. He will get a list of trees that need to be taken down and we will get those taken care of.

Mr. Pruden requested that for the next meeting we have a total chip and seal numbers for the year excluding chip and seal performed for the City and for the Cemeteries. Mr. Pruden read a press release from Waste Management who has reduced the gate weight for Geneva Township residents. The minimum was $33.00 for up to 500 pounds, it has been reduced to $15.00 for up to 500 pounds.

Evan Jahn in the audience also indicated there was a spot on Tuttle Rd. that needs to be fixed, the road dept. will look into it.

Mr. Russell gave the Fire Dept. report. He indicated that footers have been poured and construction will begin soon on the Training Center.

The Citizens Action Committee in respect to the possibility of a new Fire Station will meet on Sept. 30^th at 7 p.m. at the Township Hall.

Mr. Cerjan gave the Zoning Dept. report. He indicated he had issued a remodeling permit. He also has checked on the cars out on N. Ridge E. and indicated that the area is being cleaned up. The Bishop for the Church to be conducted on Myers Rd. where the old Golf Clinic was, has applied for a Zoning change. The zoning change will go in front of the County Planning Commission on Sept. 15^th, the Public Hearing has been set with the Zoning Board on Oct. 7^th, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Township Hall. Mr. Cerjan indicated the Iapola property has some of the vehicles removed and they have been replaced with some additional vehicles.

 Mr. Russell indicated that Mark Moyers had resigned and we received his letter of resignation from the Zoning Board, Mr. Arndt will become a Zoning Board member, we do now need another alternate.

Resolution 2008-05 was accepted on a motion by Mr. Pruden, seconded by Mr. Russell. Roll call, Mr. Mills – yes, Mr. Pruden – yes, Mr. Russell – yes.

Resolution 2008-06, a motion by Mr. Pruden, a second by Mr. Russell. Mr. Mills – yes, Mr. Pruden – yes, Mr. Russell – yes.

Resolution 2008-07, a motion by Mr. Pruden, seconded by Mr. Russell. Mr. Mills – yes, Mr. Pruden – yes, Mr. Russell – yes.

Resolution 2008-08 on a motion by Mr. Pruden, seconded by Mr. Russell. Mr. Mills – yes, Mr. Pruden – yes, Mr. Russell – yes.

Mr. Long also reported that the audit is progressing, it should be completed toward the end of September.

Mr. Pruden reported that the light on Rt. 84, west of S. Myers Rd. had been reported to First Energy as well as a light at Maple and Wheeler Creek. He also indicated First Energy is presently in a tree trimming project which will cut the trees back considerably from their lines.

Mr. Pruden also indicated that the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce has voted to support the Waste Management Expansion. On a motion by Mr. Pruden, seconded by Mr. Russell and unanimously approved to endorse the Clean Air Fund.

The Trustees unanimously agreed to support renewal of the Park Board Levy, the NAD Levy and the Township Road and Bridge Renewal Levy. Mr. Pruden reported a ribbon cutting on August 19^th, 2008 at Waste Management was well attended. All attendees were taken on a tour of the Landfill. He also indicated the Township had participated in the Overpass Opening which occurred on Sept 5^th, 2008.

Mr. Russell reported we had received the payment from the State for Ice Storm expenses. He also indicated that NAD is presently being audited. The ballot language on the referendum has not yet been seen by Township Officials. Mr. Pruden reminded everyone that Halloween Trick or treat will be the last Sunday in October from 4 to 6 p.m. in conjunction with the City and Harpersfield.

Mr. Long reported that during the Cemetery meeting on Monday, Sept.8^th the new building plans were reviewed in preparation for construction.

On a motion by Mr. Russell, seconded by Mr. Pruden the Trustees returned to Executive Session.

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