- AUGUST 09, 2023
- REGULAR MEETING
The Poland Township Board of Trustees held a regular meeting August 09, 2023 at the Poland Township Government Center located at 3339 Dobbins Road Poland, Ohio.
Mr. Ungaro calls the meeting to order.
Mr. Flicky leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Covell does roll call. Ungaro, Kempers, and Wollet are present.
The media was properly notified.
Mr. Ungaro motions to approve minutes dated 06/14/203, 06/29/2023, 07/12/2023 and 07/19/203. 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 23-33: A resolution authorizing the Poland Township administrator to prepare and submit an application to participate in round 38 (FY25) Ohio Public Workers Commission state capital improvement and/or local transportation improvement program(s) and to execute contracts as require. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet.
Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
Mr. Covell discussed the Poland Township Grant Calendar.
Ed Walter with MS Consultants, he will be stepping in for Gary Diorio. He provides the updated repair list projects.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Mr. Canter is present to give the report for the year to date as well as for June and July.
Funds summary, appropriation summary and revenue summary were provided.
- Revenue: $2.7 million
- Expenditure: $2.56 million
- Revenue for June-$143,050.71
- Revenue for July-$352,002.07
Mr. Ungaro motions to approve, not to exceed an additional $1,000, for Stryker Medical ($8,500 agreement already in place) for two LP 1000 AEDs (Police Department) and one CR2 AED (Public Use). Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
Mr. Covell gave an update on following grants:
- Cemetery Grant-$2,500 (Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing)
- All-Persons Accessibility Trail Grant for Township Park- $74,000
(Youngstown Foundation, ODNR Nature Works, CASTLO)
- Mahoning County Commissioners ARPA fund grants - $84,025
PARK COMMITTEE:
Mr. Flicky is present to give the monthly report.
Mr. Ungaro motions to approve to extend one seasonal employee from September 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023 not to exceed 15 hours per week. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
Mr. Ungaro motions to approve a request to close Poland Township Park for the purpose of Police training on Friday, September 1, 2023, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
ZONING DEPARTMENT:
Mr. Robert Monus is present to give the monthly report.
Monthly report from July.
- 1 new structure, valuation-$251,720; fees collected-$1,762.
- 16 additional improvements, valuation-$163,780; fees collected-$1,205.
- 19 misc. permits issued; 1-appeals, $105-misc.; 0 -amendment, $0 -misc; 29 violations for the month.
Total valuation for the month- $415,500; total fees collected $3,347; Year to date total valuation- $2,032,324.
Mr. Ungaro motions to approve the resignation of Michele Richards from the position of Zoning Board Secretary effected June 1st, 2023, after 21 years of service. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
Mrs. Wollet and Mr. Bob Monus discussed the sidewalks on all new developments.
RECYCLING:
Mr. Covell is present to give the monthly report. No report.
ROAD DEPARTMENT:
Mr. Tommy Monus is present to give the monthly report.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Wilson is present to give the monthly report.
Chief Wilson gave an update on Safety Forces Appreciation Day.
Mr. Ungaro motions to approve radio service and maintenance program with Bearcom not to exceed $2,000. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
ELECTED OFFICIAL COMMENTS:
Mrs. Wollet – Friday the 25th you can take a tour at the landfill from 9 am - 2 pm.
Mr. Kempers – Thank you for all everyone did, great work at the Safety Forces Day.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Criag Hockenberry commented on the SRO.
Mr. Ungaro motions to adjourn at 7:14p.m. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
- Eric C. Ungaro, Chairman
- Joanne Wollet, Vice Chair
- Edward Kempers, Trustee
- Paul J. Canter, Fiscal Officer