The Chester Township Board of Trustees met in regular session Thursday, April 28, 2005, in the Town Hall Meeting Room at 7:02 p.m. Chairman Charles R. Stevens, presided.

All trustees and the clerk present.

PLEDGE

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

PUBLIC INPUT/QUESTIONS

Madeline Cocca and her mother to accept the Proclamation for Filomena DeSciscio on her 100^th birthday.

Mr. Palermo from Wilson Mills Road was present to object to the PASS signs and where they are located for the upcoming levy for the West Geauga School District.

JOE SULAK – 7:00 P.M.

Mr. Sulak met with the Board of Trustees in regards to the nuisance complaints filed on his property located on Kim Drive. He gave an overview of his plan to bring the property back into proper repair. The appraisal of the cost of the repairs to the property is in progress at the present time. The Board answered questions and concerns from some neighbors in attendance this evening.

Zoning Inspector Mike Joyce stated if Mr. Sulak is living in the house, our nuisance resolution does not apply.

ROAD DEPT.

Road Superintendent Mascella reported to the Board that there were 186 homes on the list for pick up of debris for the senior clean up day. This project took about four days of Road Dept. employees time to provide this service to the senior citizens of Chester Township. This project was in cooperation with the Department of Aging.

2005-212. Mr. Stevens moved to approve $350.00 payable to James K. Long, Medina, Ohio, for the Township to buy back cemetery lot #413 in Section C of the Chester Township Cemetery. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

ZONING DEPT.

Zoning Inspector Mike Joyce explained the need of surveys and fliers for the Storm Water Management Plan. The second annual report was also presented by Mr. Joyce.

2005-213. Mr. Stevens moved to approve up to $315.15 for a full page ad in the Chesterland News for the purpose of advertising Storm Water Education and Survey from appropriation #1000-110-599-0100. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

DWIGHT MILKO – 7:30 P.M.

Health Insurance presentation.

TRUSTEE DISCUSSION

2005-214. Mrs. Mula moved to allow the Road Department to advertise for summer

help. Mr. Stevens seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2005-215. Mr. Stevens moved to enter into an executive session at the request of

Trustee Mula for the discussion of township personnel issues pursuant to O.R.C. 121.22 (G) (1). Mrs. Mula seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Montague, yes; Mrs. Mula, yes; Mr. Stevens, yes. Motion passed.

The Board entered Executive Session at 8:45 p.m.

The Board re-entered Regular Session at 9:15 p.m.

Discussion on updating the Policy Manual. The Board concurred to address Joseph Diemert, Esq. for a quotation on his services for updating the Chester Township Policy Manual.

Discussion of the draft letter on “Undivided Local Government Funding”. The Board concurred that the letter will be sent to Senator Grendell, State Representative Dolan and a copy sent to the Ohio Township Association, Governor and Mrs. Taft.

2005-216. Mr. Stevens moved to approve and sign a letter addressed to Sally Bell, Administrator, Dept. on Aging, thanking her for Senior Clean Up Day. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

Discussion on invitation by the Chester Township Park District for the Board of Trustees to participate in the annual Memorial Day Presentation with a Proclamation from the trustees. Mr. Stevens will represent the Board of Trustees at the Memorial Day Presentation.

CLERK

2005-217. Mr. Stevens moved to approve and sign minutes dated January 20, February 24, March 10, March 17, March 24, April 7, April 14, 2005. Mrs. Mula seconded.

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

Discussion ensued regarding distribution of draft minutes to the Board and the Clerk at the same time. The turn around time for the Board and Clerk to receive minutes to be two week time frame.

2005-218. Mr. Stevens moved to approve and sign Road Dept. Time Sheet dated

4-23-05. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2005-219. Mr. Stevens moved to approve up to $500.00 payable to M & M Network Management, Chardon, Ohio, to have the Town Hall computers checked for fire wall protection and review of internet protection and ujpdate the Clerk’s computer from appropriation #1000-110-319-0012. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2005-220. Mr. Stevens moved to approve the Primary Bank Reconciliation Report for the period ending 3-31-05 as presented by the Clerk. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

Let the Board of Trustees minutes show that the Trustees have also received the Appropriation Status Report and Cash Summary By Funds Reports for the period ending 3-31-05.

2005-221. Mr. Stevens moved to approve and sign Purchase Order #PO 35-2005 to

Lake Truck Sales & Service, Inc., Paines., Ohio, for $1,430.00 for a 60 month extended

warranty from appropriation #2031-330-599-0000. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2005-222. Mr. Stevens moved to approve and sign Purchase Order #PO 36-2005 to

Best Truck Equip. Co., Inc., Will., Ohio for $1,787.00 for one plate tamper with water

tank from appropriation #2031-760-740-0000. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2005-223. Mr. Stevens moved to approve and sign Purchase Order #PO 37-2005 for

$8,500.00 to Cleveland Plumbing Supply Co., Chagrin Falls, Ohio, for various types

of corrugated plastic pipe for 2005 projects from appropriation #2031-330-490-0000.

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

2005-224. Mr. Stevens moved to approve and sign Purchase Order #PO 38-2005 for

$5,200.00 to Waste Mgt. Co., Willoughby, Ohio, for senior clean-up day services from

appropriation #1000-110-599-0100. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2005-225. Mr. Stevens moved to approve and sign a Then and Now Purchase Order

#PO 39-2005 for $14,000.00 to Universal Oil, Cleve., Ohio, for diesel fuel from appropriation #2011-220-420-0400 (Fire Dept. in the amount of $2,155.00) and appropriation #2031-330-420-0000 (Road Dept. in the amount of $11,845.00). Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2005-226. Mr. Stevens moved to approve and sign Payroll Warrants #PY 46946 through 46990; Voucher Warrants #VW 46991 through 47011. Check # 46941 dated

4-22-05 was voided due to a calculation error. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

The beginning # on 4-29-05 is #46946. The ending # on 4-22-05 was #46945.

2005-227. Mr. Stevens moved to approve a letter to be sent to all Township personnel regarding an Employee Survey on Payroll Direct Deposit. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2005-228. Mrs. Mula moved to approve Mr. Joe Weiss to attend the Citizens Convention on Saturday, May 14, 2005, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the West Geauga High School. Mr. Stevens seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

Clerk Austin said all information has been received from Key Bank regarding the account which has been established for EMS billing.

Note to the Public: reminder that next week Trustees Meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. On the agenda:

- Executive Session with Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation

- CAC Discussion on Road Department funding and levies

- Discussion with Chester Township Park District, West Geauga Community Joint Park District, and others regarding Chester North Park

MINUTES

Note: A tape recording was taken of this meeting is kept at Township Hall and is available upon request.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Stevens adjourned the meeting at 10:12 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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Charles R. Stevens, Chairman Karen M. N. Austin, CPA, Clerk

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Patricia M. Mula, Vice-chairwoman Approval Date

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James A. Montague, Trustee

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