APRIL 10, 2013—REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING

The Poland Township Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on April 10, 2013 at the Poland Township Government Center located at 3339 Dobbins Road, Poland, Ohio.

Chairman Lidle called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. Flint McCullough led those present in the pledge of allegiance. Fiscal Officer Granitto called the Roll, present were Chairman Lidle, Vice-Chairman Naples and Trustee Ungaro.

ADMINISTRATION

Lidle moved to approve the minutes dated March 13, 2013, seconded by Ungaro. Voting yes – Lidle, Ungaro, Naples…motion carried.

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

Lidle moved to approve the renewal lease agreement for the Recycling Center, seconded by Ungaro. Voting yes – Lidle, Ungaro, Naples…motion carried.

Lidle moved to adopt Resolution #13-07 for the purchase of sodium chloride (rock salt) from O.D.O.T. for the 2013/2014 season (resolution on file). Ungaro seconded the Resolution and the Roll was called. Upon its adoption, the vote resulted as follows: Lidle, yea; Ungaro, yea; Naples, yea.

Gary Diorio, MS Consultants, gave a presentation during which he discussed the solutions to the flooding problems in Canterbury Creek. Mr. Diorio stated that in his opinion, the only way to manage the storm water is to control the flow prior to it getting to Canterbury. Mr. Diorio recommended the Township purchase 8 to 10 acres of land above the subdivision in order to build a detention system that would be maintained by Poland Township. This detention system would be designed to discharge the rate of water flow into the existing system in Canterbury, resulting in a flow that the existing system could handle. Mr. Diorio also informed the Board that there might be only a 50% chance of obtaining grant funds for this project under Issue II.

Jack Walters, 7415 Cobblers Run, had questions regarding the cost of purchasing the property. Mr. Walters also stated his concerns regarding keeping the existing system clean, e.g., residents dumping grass, etc. into the existing system.

Rich Bruno, 7420 Cobblers Run, concurred with Gary Diorio’s recommendations.
Ungaro moved to approve Gary Diorio, MS Consultants, to submit a proposal to Poland Township for the solution of the storm water problems at the Canterbury Creek Development, seconded by Lidle. Voting yes – Ungaro, Lidle, Naples…motion carried.

Fiscal Officer Granitto gave the Financial Report for March 2013 as follows:
Revenue - $ 347,963.81
Expenditures - $ 158,515.82

PARK COMMITTEE – No report.
RECYCLING DEPARTMENT – No report

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ZONING DEPARTMENT

Zoning Inspector, Robert Monus, gave the Monthly Zoning Report for March 2013 (report on file).

ROAD DEPARTMENT

Road Superintendent, Tom Monus, reported that the Road Department is patching roads, cleaning out catch basins, maintaining curbs and will begin street sweeping next week.

Superintendent Monus informed the Board that Truck No. 3 needs a new transmission. Lidle moved to approve the purchase of a transmission from Cerni Motors in the amount not to exceed $3,500.00, seconded by Ungaro. Voting yes – Lidle, Ungaro, Naples…motion carried.

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Chief Goodin gave the Monthly Stats for March 2013 (report on file).
Chief Goodin informed the Board that three old computers in the Police Department need to be replaced. Lidle moved to approve the purchase of three (3) new computers from Global Solutions in the amount not to exceed $2,000.00, seconded by Ungaro. Voting yes – Lidle, Ungaro, Naples…motion carried.

Chairman Lidle opened the meeting to the public at 5:40 p.m. There were no public comments.
There being no further business, Lidle moved to adjourn at 5:41 p.m., seconded by Naples. Voting yes – Lidle, Naples, Ungaro…motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING
ZONE CHANGE ZC-01-13

Chairman Lidle opened the public hearing at 5:48 p.m. for Zone Change ZC-01-13, as requested by Mr. Albright. Present were Chairman Lidle, Vice-Chairman Naples and Trustee Ungaro. The meeting had been properly advertised.

Lidle explained that as required by law, he would ask three times for all those in favor of the zone change and three times for all those opposed to the zone change.

Lidle asked the first time for all those in favor of Zone Change ZC-01-13.

Richard Albright, 2480 Shepard’s Ridge, president and owner of RJA Land Management, and owner of the property on 6935 Clingan Road. Mr. Albright explained that he has proposed building three duplex condominiums on his property on Clingan Road, and is requesting a zone change from R2 single-family dwelling to R3 multi-family dwelling in order to accommodate his proposed project. He also stated that this project would support growth and development in Poland Township, and contribute favorably to the esthetics of James Place.
Lidle asked the second time for all those in favor of Zone Change ZC-01-13.

David Kosec, 7428 Indian Trail, stated that he is in favor of the zone change in support of pro-growth in Poland Township. Mr. Kosec further stated that this project would be complimentary to the existing developments in the area.

Lidle asked the third and final time for all those in favor of Zone Change ZC-01-13. There were none.

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Lidle asked the first time for all those opposed to Zone Change ZC-01-13.

Paul Pirko, 7007 Clingan Road, Unit 29, stated his concerns regarding increased traffic in and out of James Place.
Roger Gasser, 7007 Clingan Road, Unit 93, stated his safety concerns about the effect that increased traffic would have on parking in James Place.

Georgeann Agresta, 7007 Clingan Road, Unit 73, voiced her concerns regarding the inaccuracies of the map for the proposed project, and wetland issues.

Lee Cardwell, 7007 Clingan Road, Unit 47, stated his concerns about devaluation of the property in James Place.

Angela Bilke, 7007 Clingan Road, Unit 54, voiced the same concerns about the devaluation of the property in James Place.

Lidle asked the second time for all those opposed to Zone Change ZC-01-13.

Tom Rosco, 7007 Clingan Road, Unit 78, voiced his concerns about the R-3 zoning change, disruption of traffic in James Place, and wetland issues.

Lidle asked the third and final time for all those opposed to Zone Change ZC-01-13.

Karen Borkes, 7007 Clingan Road, Unit 96, voiced her concerns regarding the inaccuracies of the maps for the proposed project.

Mike Niro, 7007 Clingan Road, Unit 104, questioned the R2-R3 changes.

Ennio Marchionda, , 7007 Clingan Road, Unit 103/53, voiced his concerns about the maintenance of Mr. Albright’s property, the esthetics of the area, and wetland issues.

Frank Mazzocca, 7007 Clingan Road, Unit 67, stated his concerns about increased roadways and traffic.

Frank Agresta, 7007 Clingan Road, Unit 73, voiced his concerns regarding the style of the proposed condominiums.

Peter Butchko, 7007 Clingan Road, Unit 14, also voiced his concerns regarding the style of the proposed condominiums, and increased roadways and traffic.

Chairman Lidle asked for a motion to approve Zone Change ZC-01-13—there was none. Chairman Lidle asked for a motion not to approve Zone Change ZC-01-13. Ungaro moved not to approve Zone Change ZC-01-13, seconded by Lidle. Voting yes – Ungaro, Lidle, Naples…motion carried.

Chairman Lidle moved to adjourn the public hearing at 7:22 p.m., seconded by Vice-Chairman Naples. Voting yes – Lidle, Naples, Ungaro…motion carried.

Attest:

• Robert Lidle, Jr., Chairman
• Mark Naples, Vice-Chairman
• Eric C. Ungaro, Trustee
• Joseph J. Granitto, Fiscal Officer