The Chester Township Board of Trustees met in regular
session
All trustees and the clerk were present.
PLEDGE
The Board led the audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATION BY
KEY BANK REPRESENTATIVES
Explanation of services which Key Bank could provide to
POLICE
DEPT.
Chief Orosz explained the need to lease two police vehicles to replace two vehicles which are in need of major repairs. Explanation of the leasing process with Ford Motor Credit Company and the costs of the equipment which will be needed to add to the new vehicles. Some of the equipment is transferable to other vehicles which is a cost savings.
The Board and the Chief answered questions regarding the leasing of two vehicles from the audience.
2004-139. Mr. Montague moved to approve $145.00 for renewal of membership fees
into the Cooperative Purchasing
Program in order to participate in State of
contracts. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
2004-140. Mr. Montague moved to approve the leasing of two 2004 Ford Crown
Victoria Police Sedans from Ford Motor Credit Company,
The Chief said the two new employees in the Police Department are working out very well; Ms. O’Brien, the dispatcher will be on her own as of next week.
ROAD
DEPT.
2004-141. Mr. Montague moved to approve up to $950.00 payable to American
Roofing & Construction, Inc.,
temporary roof repair on the Road Dept. garage roof from Fund 4-A-08. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
2004-142. Mr. Montague moved to approve the up to $1,500.00 payable to American
Roofing & Construction, Inc.,
additional roof repairs needed on Road Dept. Garage roof , which are not covered by the Crawford & Company Insurance, from Fund 4-A-08. Mr. Stevens seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
Road Superintendent Chuck Mascella explained the additional roof repairs and repairs to the barn which were also due to the storm.
2004-143. Mr. Montague moved to approve up to $190.00 payable to the Street
Maintenance & Sanitation Officials of Ohio, 1436 Triplett Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44306, for the attendance of four Road Dept. personnel at the semi-annual Public Works Expo on May 19, 2004, at the Holiday Inn – Rockside Road, I-77 & 480, Independence, Ohio from Fund 4-A-13. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
2004-144. Mr. Montague moved to approve the specifications and sign the Bid Form
and Specifications for the pavement
recycling and asphalt resurfacing of various roads in
Mr. Mascella explained that the roof on the garage will not include trusses since the cost was too high.
The Board concurs that they have reviewed the information received on the purchase of a new mower for the Road Department.
Mr. Mascella explained the comparison of mowers he has done
and the reason for his choice of the Encore Prowler Grounds Mower from R &
B Mower in
Various fund distribution considered to possibly include the Fire Department and the Park District. Since the equipment is not used for maintaining the roads, the Road Dept funds are not typically used for such a purpose.
Mr. Montague said the Board will ask the Park District to see if they are able to assist the township with this purchase, and $2,000.00 can be taken from the reserve fund from the Fire Department money which has been set aside.
A member in the audience asked if a hired landscaper was ever a consideration instead of purchasing a mower.
Mr. Mascella said he will contact some landscapers to obtain a monthly cost for landscaping services for the township.
CLERK’S FOLDER
2004-145 Mr. Montague moved to approve and sign Road Dept.
Time Sheet dated
2004-146.Mr. Montague moved to approve authorization for the Township Clerk
to execute an appropriation transfer of funds within the General Fund in the amount of
$1,600.00 from line item account 01-A-26 “Other Expenses” to line item account
01-A-21 “Election Expenses” to cover apportionment of taxes. Mr. Stevens seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
2004-147. Mr. Montague moved to approve and sign Purchase Order
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2004-148.Move to approve and sign Payroll Warrants #PY 42670 through 42717;
Payroll Withholding Warrant #PW42718 through 42726; Payroll Withholding Warrant #PW 42728; Voucher Warrant #VW 42729 and declare #42727 void due to printer error. Mr. Stevens seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
Clerk’s Note: The
ending check number used on
2004-149.Mr. Montague moved to approve $800.00 payable to the Chesterland
Chamber of Commerce for printing of the emergency
pages in the Chester Township Telephone Directory for 2005. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote:
Unanimous. Motion passed.
2004-150.Mr. Montague moved to rescind Board Motion 2004-138 approving
$350.00 for a bond for then Clerk-elect Karen M. N. Austin. Mr. Stevens seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
2004-151.Mr. Montague moved to approve a bond for Clerk Karen M. N. Austin
in the amount of $25,000.00. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
2004-152. Mr. Montague moved to approve the repairs to the Road
Department Garage in the amount of $12,795.00 payable to American Roofing &
Construction, Inc.,
PUBLIC INPUT
Questions and concerns brought to the Board’s attention answered by the trustees.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, Mr.
Montague adjourned the meeting at
Respectfully submitted,
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James A. Montague, Chairman Karen M. N. Austin, CPA
Township Clerk
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Patricia M. Mula, Vice-chairwoman Approval Date
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Charles R. Stevens, Trustee
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