- MAY 11, 2022
- REGULAR MEETING
The Poland Township Board of Trustees held a regular meeting May 11, 2022 at the Poland Township Government Center located at 3339 Dobbins Road Poland, Ohio.
Mr. Ungaro calls the meeting to order.
Chief Wilson leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Scharville does roll call. Ungaro, Kempers, and Wollet are present.
Mr. Ungaro motions to approve the minutes dated 04/06/2022 and 04/13/2022. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes-Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
Mr. Ungaro motions to authorize payment for all outstanding bills for the Township. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
Mr. Ungaro motions to approve Resolution #22-12 which is the standard allowance for ARPA Funds. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS:
Brent from Republic Service is present to discuss with the board the repair of the fence for the park, which will be paid by Republic.
Joe Danyi owner of Youngstown Studio which is located downtown Youngstown, is present today to discuss the implementation of live streaming for the meetings.
Tim Crowe is present from the Poland Rotary to discuss that they are in phase one of building a rotary park. This phase consists of marketing and signage. They are asking the township for $40,000 toward their projects.
Gary Diorio is present to discuss that he met with Ken and representatives from Lindy Paving to look at the gravel walkways that go up to the pavilion and restrooms which they provided a cost estimate of $37,050 for that area. There would be a possible subsurface drain that needs installed due to the extra water for drainage. Mr. Diorio gave an estimate for the parking lot of $42,370 and touched based on some of the roads they were planning to resurface.
Mr. Ungaro motions to enter into agreement with MS Consultants for joint paving project of surrounding cities of Canfield City, Struthers City and Poland Village. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Mr. Canter is present to give this report.
- Revenue year to date for 2022: $1,493,269.20
- Expenditures year to date for 2022: $1,663,384.10
- Revenue month of April 2022: $244,190.84
- Expenditures month for April 2022: $584,343.29
Mr. Ungaro motions to approve payment for Memorial Day expenses to American Legion Post 15 and Post 247 in the amount of $250.00 each. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
Mr. Ungaro touched briefly on the representative 911 Fire Board.
PARK COMMITTEE:
Mr. Flicky is not present to give monthly report.
Mr. Ungaro motions to hire Michael Nittoli at $12/hour. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
RECYCLING:
Mr. Scharville is present to give monthly report.
ZONING DEPARTMENT:
Mr. Robert Monus is present to give monthly report.
Monthly report from April.
- 2 new structures, valuation- $378,465; fees collected-$2,648
- 15 additional improvements (2- Industrial Buildings), valuation-$1,734,769; fees collected-$12,209
- 2 misc. permits issued- $10; 0-appeal, $740-misc.; 0-amendments, 25 violations for the month
Total valuation for the month- $2,113,234; total fees collected $15,607; Year to date total- $3,683,407
Mr. Ungaro motions to hire Joe Colella as a Code Enforcement Officer, hours not to exceed 25 hours a week at $16.25/hr. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
Mr. Ungaro motions to approve in the amount of $3,000 to upgrade computer system for Administration and Zoning Office to include 2 PC’s and monitors, backup drive, surge protection and accessories. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
ROAD DEPARTMENT:
Mr. Tommy Monus is present to give monthly report.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Wilson is present to give monthly report.
Mr. Ungaro motions to approve a conditional offer of employment to Ethan Moncilovich for the position of full-time police officer based on the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement ($18.10). This conditional agreement is based on obtaining an OPOTA certificate and passing Poland TWP’s required testing for a police officer. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
Mr. Ungaro motions increase Ethan Moncilovich hours not to exceed 30 hours a week. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
Mr. Ungaro motions to approve the purchase of graphics for two Ford SUV’s purchase by former police Chief Goodin not to exceed $2,000 from State Wide (the state price is $925 per vehicle). Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
ELECTED OFFICIAL COMMENTS:
Mrs. Wollet- A lot of exciting things and happy we can keep moving forward.
Mr.Kempers- Diddo : )
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. Ungaro motions for the Western Reserve Joint Fire District to use the property for trench training. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
Joseph Zdrilich of 3615 Polo Blvd, expresses to board his concerns of his property.
Craig Hockenberry for Poland Board of Education, would like to give thanks to Chief Wilson, Officer Patton and others for them coming out and spoke about safety. On June 8th there will be another safety talk event.
Mr. Ungaro motions to adjourn at 7:02 p.m. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
- Eric C. Ungaro, Chairman
- Edward Kempers, Trustee
- Joanne Wollet, Trustee
- Paul J. Canter, Fiscal Officer