The Chester Township Board of Trustees met in regular session Thursday, May 12, 2005, in the Town Hall Meeting Room at 6:09 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.

CHESTER TOWNSHIP CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Citizens’ Advisory Committee presented their report summarizing their review of Chester School as of May, 2005. They presented many options for the Trustees in their consideration of how to proceed with Chester School.

Trustee comments and questions for Citizens’ Advisory Committee were taken at this time.

PUBLIC INPUT/QUESTIONS

There was no input or questions from the audience.

DEPT. HEADS

ROAD DEPT.

Discussion on Road Superintendent’s recommendation on office cleaning. The Road Superintendent will investigate other options for further discussion with the Board.

Discussion on Road Superintendent’s recommendations on 2005 Road Resurfacing Projects.

2005-241. Mr. Stevens moved to approve $5,000.00 payable to Podojil Excavating,

Chester Township, for 2005 pipe work costs for this year’s resurfacing of Foxhaven Dr., Sandgate Circle and Shadow Hill Tr. from appropriation #2031-330-360-0000 for excavation services. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

Discussion on letter received from Edward O’Brien dated 4-29-05 regarding the removal of downed trees after the recent storm. Mr. Stevens will draft a letter to Mr. O’Brien on behalf of the Board responding to this letter.

POLICE DEPT.

Chief Orosz reported on the status of the future hiring of police officers and updated the Board of an upcoming event at a local church which will require the assistance of the Police Department.

2005-242. Mr. Stevens moved to approve up to $2,500.00 from the Police Department

appropriation #2081-210-599-0500 to Joseph Diemert and Associates to cover the associated legal expenses for all three hearings involving Philip Cavasinni. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

ZONING DEPT.

Discussion on Storm Water Management Plan, NPDES Phase II Annual Report by the Board with the Zoning Inspector.

2005-243. Mr. Stevens moved to approve the Chester Township NPDES Phase II

Annual Report to the Ohio EPA regarding the status of Chester Township Storm Water

Management Program from March 1, 2004, to February 28, 2005, in conformance with 3GQ0007*AG as submitted by the Zoning Inspector and Road Superintendent. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2005-244. Mr. Stevens moved to approve the attendance of Chuck Mascella and Mike Joyce at the “Training for Designers and Reviewers of Storm Water Management” workshop presented by the Chagrin River Watershed Partners, Tuesday, June 14, 2005, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Willoughby United Methodist Church and expenditures up to $140.00 for registration and lunch. They will utilize a township vehicle for transportation. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2005-245. Mr. Stevens moved to approve the Zoning Inspector’s attendance at the June 8^th, 2005, Geauga County Zoning Inspector’s meeting at the Auburn Twp. Administration Bldg. at 7:00 p.m. and approve overtime for the Zoning Secretary to attend the Geauga County Zoning Inspector’s Meeting on June 8^th. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

Zoning Inspector Mike Joyce updated the Board on the status of a nuisance property complaint which has been brought to the attention of the Zoning Office and the Board of Trustees. This matter tabled to the May 19, 2005, trustees meeting.

TRUSTEE DISCUSSION

Discussion of 2006 Budget and November 2005 Levy Requirements.

Mr. Stevens said he will research a letter received from Myers, Reese Insurance Agency Employee Dishonesty Proposal which was addressed to Chester Township.

Discussion on the upcoming Chester Township meeting on Monday, May 16th, hosted with Senator Grendell, agenda topics and meeting flow.

2005-246. Mr. Stevens moved to approve and sign letters voicing the Board’s

disapproval of the possible reduction in Local Government Funds addressed to Senator

Grendell and Representative Dolan. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous.

Mrs. Mula updated the Board on the status of our BWC 10 Step Program and the new representative, Mr. Tom Gallagher, from BWC representing our account.

Discussion on using Mayfield United Methodist Church for the July 13^th GCTA Dinner Meeting.

CLERK

2005-247. Mr. Stevens moved to approve and sign minutes dated April 28, 2005. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2005-248.Mr. Stevens moved to approve and sign Purchase Order #42-2005 in the

amount of $1,325.00 to Winter Equipment Co., Inc., 1900 Joseph Lloyd Parkway,

Willoughby, Ohio 44094, for carbide insert snow plow blades from appropriation #2031-330-323-0074. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2005-249.Mr. Stevens moved to approve and sign Payroll Warrants #PY 47039

through 47067; Payroll Withholding Warrants #PW 47068 through 47075; Voucher Warrants #VW 47076 through 47101. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

The beginning # on 5-12-05 is #47039. The ending # on 5-5-05 was #47038.

2005-250.Mr. Stevens moved to void #46166 dated 3-10-05 payable to Safety

Kleen Systems, Inc., for $99.00 due to lost check. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

Note to the Public: There is a special meeting scheduled on May 16^th at the West Geauga Middle School Cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. regarding power outages.

DIRECT DEPOSIT SURVEY

Mr. Stevens explained the results of the employee surveys regarding direct deposit. Further discussion by the Board followed.

MINUTES

Note: A tape recording was taken of this meeting and it 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

9:51 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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