The Poland Township Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on February 12, 2014, at the Poland Township Government Center located at 3339 Dobbins Road, Poland, Ohio.

Chairman Ungaro called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Dean Marantis led those present in the pledge of allegiance. Fiscal Officer Granitto called the Roll, present were Chairman Ungaro, Vice-Chairman Lidle and Trustee Wollet.

ADMINISTRATION
Ungaro moved to approve the minutes dated January 5, January 8, January 14, January 15, and February 5, 2014, seconded by Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet, Lidle…motion carried.

Ungaro moved to authorize payment for all outstanding bills for Poland Township, seconded by Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet, Lidle…motion carried.

Ungaro moved to appoint Joanne Wollet as an alternate to the Castlo Board, seconded by Lidle. Voting yes – Ungaro and Lidle. Wollet abstained. Motion carried.

Mike Heher, Poland Township Park Board Chairman, gave the Park Committee report at this time, since he needed to be at another meeting (see Park Committee below).

Ungaro moved to hire Michael Day as a full-time Poland Township Road Department employee as per the Road Department contract, seconded by Lidle. Voting yes – Ungaro, Lidle, Wollet…motion carried.

Ungaro reminded all residents to please remove snow around fire hydrants.

Ungaro, on behalf of the Board, offered deepest sympathy for Jack Ackworth who passed away on January 18, 2014. Jack was a dedicated employee and served as the Poland Township Recycling Center Coordinator for many years.

The Trustees recognized with individual certificates members of the 7 and 8 year old 2013 National Flag Football Championship Team.

Chairman Ungaro moved to adopt Resolution #14-03: A resolution requesting tax advances for February 21, 2014, February 28, 2014, March 7, 2014 and March 14, 2014) (resolution on file. Trustee Wollet seconded the Resolution and the Roll was called. Upon its adoption the vote resulted as follows: Ungaro, yea; Wollet, yea; Lidle, yea.

Administrator Scharville introduced Resolution #14-04: A resolution authorizing the submission of a funding application under the safe routes to school (SRTS) program. Chairman Ungaro moved to adopt Resolution #14-04 (resolution on file). Lidle seconded the Resolution and the Roll was called. Upon its adoption the vote resulted as follows: Ungaro, yea; Lidle, yea; Wollet, yea.

PARK COMMITTEE
Advisory Board Chairman, Mike Heher, updated the Board as follows:

• The next Park Board meeting will be held on the third Tuesday in February.
• Plans for the building for the Poland Township Park are moving along. Currently working on bringing water lines into the park.
• Reported on issues with trees that were cut down in the park last year. Mr. Heher explained that the Park Advisory Board would like to require permission from the Board prior to cutting down trees, and submitted a Park Tree Removal Policy to the Poland Township Trustees for their review.
• IPAC (an organization which is a combination of Poland Baseball and Soccer Association) is planning a fund raiser for the proposed 100’ x 150’ building for the park. Projected date for completion of the building is some time between 2015 and 2016.
• The brochure for the park and building has been finalized.

RECYCLING DEPARTMENT
Administrator Scharville proposed plans for the Board’s approval for an Appliance Drive
in Poland Township to be held in May or June 2014. Mr. Scharville explained that brochures advertising the appliance drive could be sent home with the Poland school students.

ZONING DEPARTMENT
Zoning Inspector, Robert Monus, gave the Monthly Zoning Report for January 2014 (report on file).

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT
Road Superintendent, Tom Monus, reported that the Road Department plowed and salted roads, cold patched, worked on the trucks, and cleaned the recycling center. Lidle and Ungaro complimented the Road Department for a good job on snow removal during this harsh winter.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Goodin gave the Monthly Stats for January 2014 (report on file).

Lidle moved to approve the purchase of a 2014 or 2015 Ford Explorer cruiser through State Wide and equipment to outfit it from various vendors in the amount not to exceed $33,000.00, seconded by Wollet. Voting yes – Lidle, Wollet, Ungaro…motion carried.

Chief Goodin and the Board reported on the positive feedback they have received from the community on Resource Officer Steven Kent.

Fiscal Officer, Joseph Granitto, gave the Financial Report for January 2014 as follows:

Revenue - $ 59,455.91
Expenditures - $333,793.48

Ungaro moved to declare a vacancy for the position of Fiscal Officer for Poland Township effective April 1, 2014, due to the resignation/retirement of Fiscal Officer Joseph Granitto, seconded by Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet, Lidle…motion carried.

Ungaro moved to appoint Paul J. Canter as Fiscal Officer for Poland Township for the unexpired term effective April 1, 2014, seconded by Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet, Lidle…motion carried.

Ungaro introduced Paul J. Canter. The Trustees stated that they are looking forward to working with him and also expressed their appreciation for his experience and knowledge of government finance and auditing. Mr. Canter introduced his family and thanked the Board of Trustees.

 

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Administrator Scharville asked the Board for approval to contract with J. W. Murdock & Sons for the repair of the Sally Port Doors in the amount not to exceed $1,200.00. Lidle so moved, seconded by Wollet. Voting yes – Lidle, Wollet, Ungaro…motion carried.

 

Chairman Ungaro opened the meeting for public comment at 6:45 p.m.

Jack Walters, Canterbury Creek resident, thanked Chairman Ungaro and Trustee Wollet for coming to Canterbury Creek in January, and asked for an update on the progress for solutions and funding to alleviate the water problems and flooding issues. Following a discussion of the matter, Chairman Ungaro assured Mr. Walters that that the Board in collaboration with the residents, would continue to seek solutions and funding.

Chairman Ungaro moved to adjourn to executive session at 7:06 p.m. to discuss legal matters and consideration of the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of one or more township employees, seconded by Lidle. Voting yes – Ungaro, Lidle, Wollet…motion carried.

Ungaro moved to return to public session at 8:30 p.m., seconded by Lidle. Voting yes – Ungaro, Lidle, Wollet…motion carried.

There being no further business, Ungaro moved to adjourn at 8:31 p.m., seconded by Lidle. Voting yes – Ungaro, Lidle, Wollet…motion carried.

 

Attest:
Eric C. Ungaro, Chairman

Robert Lidle, Jr., Vice-Chairman
Joanne Wollet, Trustee

Joseph J. Granitto, Fiscal Officer