The Chester Township Board of Trustees met in regular session Thursday, June 17, 2004, in the Town Hall Meeting Room at 7:02 p.m. Chairman James A. Montague, presided.

Mr. Montague appointed Mrs. Mula Clerk pro-tem. Mary Lou Fende was present to record the minutes.

All trustees present. The clerk was attending a class for the UAN.

PLEDGE

The Board led the audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

CLERK’S FOLDER

2004-258. Mr. Montague moved to approve and sign minutes dated June 3 and 10,

2004. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2004-259. Mr. Montague moved to approve and sign Purchase Order #PO 40094 to

Witmer’s Inc., PO Box 368, Columbiana, Ohio, 44408-0368 for one Massey Ferguson

tractor and Little Indiana Boom Mower for $69,991.00 from Funds 02-A-04 and

03-A-04. Mr. Stevens seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2004-260. Mr. Montague moved to approve Voucher Warrants #VW 45102 through 45135. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

Clerk’s Note: The last check number used on June 10, 2004, #45101; the beginning number on June 17, 2004 is #45102.

2004-261. Mr. Montague moved to declare warrant # 45080 dated 6-11-04 which was issued for an incorrect amount. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2004-262. Mr. Montague moved to approve the purchase of marathon plus unleaded

gasoline from Universal Oil, Inc., PO Box 93687, Cleve., Ohio 44101 in the amount of

$10,070.00 and sign Purchase Order #PO 40095 to Universal Oil, Inc. for $10,070.00 from Fund 10-A-09 for $390.00; Fund 09-A-08 for $7,020.00, and Fund 04-A-05 for $2,660.00. Mr. Stevens seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2004-263. Mr. Montague moved to approve and sign a letter addressed to the members

of the CAC requesting the committee to research, analyze and give recommendations to the Board of the current levies for the Police, Fire and Road Departments. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2004-264. Mr. Montague moved to approve and sign a letter addressed to Bryan Scott,

Chester Township, in answer to his letter regarding a skate park. Mr. Stevens seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

Due to the absence of the Clerk this evening, the discussion regarding an Audit Committee will be addressed at the June 24, 2004, meeting.

The Resolution prepared by Rebecca Schlag regarding the internet auction is to be faxed to Ms. Schlag with changes by the Board for her approval. The Agreement prepared by Mr. Michael Dorka of M & M Network Management will also be faxed to Ms. Schlag for her approval.

EPA FINDINGS AND ORDERS

Mrs. Mula referenced the meeting she and Pete Petersen attended regarding the Findings and Orders of the EPA. Delta-Hull and Associates is going to be reviewing all of the EPA plans from the original plan and the size of the pipe. They will be obtaining any additional information from the EPA regarding what Hull and Associates certified for Chester Township and what the EPA approved. They are looking at the waterline that took the line from the Pump House down to the our Town Hall, Police and Road Departments. They will look at the existing piping at 8566 Parkside that is on the parcel now to supply all the buildings with the water. From there, they will come up with a recommendation and write a plan to submit to the EPA. At that time, the pump test will be completed.

PUBLIC INPUT

Mrs. Mula asked Mr. Ron Cotman to consider remaining on the CAC.

Mr. Cotman said he would reapply for less than a year.

Question raised from the audience on the status of Mrs. Spellman and the Harold Drive home.

Mr. Montague said the Prosecutor’s Office is working on this matter. A complaint was filed on Monday with the Chester Twp. Police Dept. that she is trespassing.

Mr. Cotman asked about the status of the tie-in to the Valley View Plant by some of the failing systems on a small lot.

Mr. Montague said the county is working on this project.

Mr. Stevens said he will be reviewing police files regarding the history of Ms. Neubig and Mr. Potts, which is a civil matter between the two neighbors. He plans to follow up with a letter to both of them.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Montague adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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James A. Montague, Chairman Patricia M. Mula, Clerk pro-tem

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Patricia M. Mula, Vice-chairwoman Approval Date

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Charles R. Stevens, Trustee

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