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GENEVA TOWNSHIP 2011 YEAR IN REVIEW 2011 proved to be another challenging and successful year in Geneva Township. As a direct result of our dedicated road department employee’s, the Township's roads continue to be maintained and improved. Two long time employees retired in 2011, Trustee Richard Pruden will be retiring December 31, 2011 and road department worker Don Ferron retired in September. Denny Brown was elected in November to succeed Trustee Pruden and Brian Henry was hired to replace Don Ferron. Township residents continue to enjoy the excellent safety services provided by the Geneva Fire Department and the Northwest Ambulance District.
Projects for 2011 include the following: *West Maple Ave between Wheeler Creek Road and North County Line Road was repaired and resurfaced. *In cooperation with the Geneva Union Cemetery Board and the Township, a 3 year contract was signed allowing the Fire Department to use the storage building at the Maplewood Cemetery on Maple Ave to station a fire truck. *With the assistance of Evan Jahn from Waste Management Geneva Landfill cleanup days were held in the spring and fall allowing Township residents to properly dispose of their trash free of charge. *Several hundred feet of road ditches were cleaned to allow for proper road drainage. *Township voters approved a renewal of a 1.49 mil fire levy at the November election. *Major drainage work was done on Austin Road and Martha Ave. to alleviate flooding issues. *A grant application was submitted to the Ohio Public Works Commission to improve portions of Padanarum Road. Construction should begin in the fall of 2012 with a completion date of 2014. *In cooperation with the City Of Geneva a used pumper/tanker was purchased for the Fire Department. This fire truck was repainted and repaired and will be initially stationed at the Maple Ave. Fire station and will be available for use in the City as well as the Township. *The Township received a grant from The Ohio Public Works Commission to improve North Ave. Construction began in September 2011 with a completion date of December 2012. *The Township received from The Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council(NOPEC) a grant of $50,000.00. This grant will be used to make the Township Offices and Garagemore energy efficient by installing energy efficient heaters, and lighting along with replacing several door and windows. The project was completed in May and has resulted in significant cost savings *In response to reduced Sheriff Patrols caused by the County's financial difficulties the Trustees have investigated at the request of several citizens the creation of a neighborhood block watch in various areas of the Township. *All major roads were centerline stripped by the Ashtabula County Highway Department *Several Township roads were chip and sealed to extend the road's useful life. *The first phase of a replacement waterline project along State Route 534 , was completed. The second phase of this project is planned for 2012.
Geneva Township Trustees Bob Russell, Tim Mills, Dennis Brown Fiscal Officer Tony Long
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