The Chester Township Board of Trustees met in regular session Thursday, June 2, 2005, in the Town Hall Meeting Room at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Charles R. Stevens, presided.

Mr. Stevens appointed Mrs. Mula clerk pro-tem. Mrs. Fende was present to record the minutes of the meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

2005-287. Mr. Stevens moved to enter into Executive Session with the Road

Superintendent to prepare for, conduct, and/or review negotiations or bargaining session with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employee pursuant to O.R.C. 121.22 (G) (4). Mrs. Mula seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Montague, yes; Mrs. Mula, yes; Mr. Stevens, yes. Motion passed.

The Board, Road Superintendent and legal representative entered Executive Session at 7:05 p.m.

The Board and Road Superintendent re-entered regular session at 8:09 p.m.

PUBLIC INPUT/QUESTIONS

The Board answered input/questions from the audience.

SALLY BELL – DEPT. ON AGING

Sally Bell updated the Board on the Department on Aging’s move from the West Geauga Middle School to the former Methodist Church at 9319 Mayfield Road and explained all of the services that are offered through the department. The official opening date will be on June 1, 2005. The delivery of home meals will be handled at the new facility. Explanation of socialization programs available to the seniors of Geauga County. The facility will be open five days per week from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

INTERVIEWS FOR TEMPORARY THREE MONTH VACANCY OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Interview of Ms. Ann Purden.

Interview of Mrs. Barbara Ianiro.

All trustees asked interview questions of the two applicants.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

2005-288. Mr. Stevens moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to ORC 121.22

G (4) to review employees. Mrs. Mula seconded. No discussion. Roll call vote: Mr. Montague, yes; Mrs. Mula, yes; Mr. Stevens, yes. Motion passed.

The Board entered Executive Session at 8:47 p.m.

The Board re-entered regular session at 9:59 p.m.

TRUSTEE DISCUSSION

Mr. Stevens said he would request that the Clerk interview Ms. Purden and Mrs. Ianiro this coming Monday afternoon before a decision is made as to the choice for the temporary replacement

2005-289. Mr. Stevens moved to set a date and advertise for an auction to be held at the

Chester Township Police Dept. Garage on Saturday, June 25, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. and

advertise said auction in the Chesterland News on June 8, 2005. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2005-290. Mr. Stevens moved to change employment status of Officer Michael McIvor

from part-time officer to that of full-time officer effective June 19, 2005, per the

recommendation of Chief Orosz at an hourly rate of $19.35 as per the union contract. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

Discussion regarding signing of an Agreement with Nelson Tree Company regarding the parking of their trucks being used for the next six months in Chester Township performing tree removal work for First Energy along with the parking of their employee vehicles at the Chester School Parking Lot.

2005-291. Mr. Stevens moved to approve and sign the Release of Liability prepared by

Rebecca Schlag, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, for use with the Nelson Tree Company in their request to use the Chester Township School Parking Lot for approximately six months and forward said Release to them for signature. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2005-292. Mr. Stevens moved to approve the hiring of a Road Department summer

help employee Michael Misseri at a rate of $9.50 per hour up to 1499 hours without benefits. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

Discussion ensued regarding the upcoming GCTA dinner meeting which Chester Township will be hosting on July 13, 2005, tentatively set to be held at the Mayfield United Methodist Church on Mayfield Road.

Discussion of Voucher Warrant #VW 47239 payable to Charles R. Stevens in the amount of $54.61 for the reimbursement of a luncheon for Town Hall employees, Joyce, Roche and Fende on May 20, 2005.

Trustees Mula and Montague feel this amount should have been pre-approved by the Board for reimbursement.

2005-293. Mr. Stevens moved to void Voucher Warrant #47239. Mrs. Mula seconded. No discussion. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

Mr. Stevens said he disagrees with his fellow trustees regarding the above matter. He will be having lunch or breakfast meetings for the Road and Police Department employees and will ask for permission to be reimbursed before each meeting.

COMPUTER COMMITTEE

Mr. Stevens has agreed to provide suggested dates to meet with the Computer Committee and review additional information to be sent to the computer companies that submitted proposals to Chester Township.

POLICY MANUAL

The Board discussed changes which need to be addressed for the updating of the Policy Manual. After changes have been made, the Policy Manual will be posted on the Township Website.

KIM DRIVE

The Zoning Inspector has spoken with the owner of the nuisance property on Kim Drive and has seen a proposal including plans for a new well on the property. This matter will be on the June 9^th agenda for further discussion.

CLERK

2005-293. Mr. Stevens moved to approve and sign the minutes dated May 5, 12 and 19, 2005. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2005-294. Mr. Stevens moved to approve and sign Voucher Warrants #VW 47197

through 47238. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

2005-295. Mr. Stevens moved to void Voucher Warrant #47239 per Board Motion 2005-293. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

The ending # on 5-26-05 was 47196; the beginning # on 6-2-05 is 47197.

2005-295. Mr. Stevens moved to approve and sign Cemetery Deed and Cemetery Deed

Book for Joseph Peca, 11390 Kristine Dr., Chesterland, Ohio 44026, for Lot 423, Site 3,

Section C of the Chester Township Cemetery. Mrs. Mula seconded. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

MINUTES

A tape recording 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 9:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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Charles R. Stevens, Chairman Patricia M. Mula, Clerk pro-tem

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Patricia M. Mula, Vice-chairwoman Approval Date

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James A. Montague, Trustee

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