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The Poland Township Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on October 9, 2013, at the Poland Township Government Center located at 3339 Dobbins Road, Poland, Ohio.

Chairman Lidle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Brittany Tapan led those present in the pledge of allegiance. Fiscal Officer Granitto called the Roll, present were Chairman Lidle, Vice-Chairman Naples and Trustee Ungaro. Administrator Scharville was not in attendance (out-of-town).

 

ADMINISTRATION
Lidle moved to approve the minutes dated September 11, 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.

Chairman Lidle introduced and explained the reasons for the proposed lease agreement between the Poland Township Board of Trustees and IPAC (Indoor Poland Activity Center). IPAC is equally controlled by the Poland Youth Soccer Association and Poland Community Baseball Association (PCBA). IPAC would like to go forward with plans for the development of a community center within Poland Township Park for the benefit of their organizations as well as the general public. Mike Heher, Poland Township Park Board Chairman, stated that the Park Board was in unanimous favor of the agreement. Zel Bush, PCBA President, was also in attendance and available for questions. Township Attorney, David Shepard, and Attorney Wolfe also stated that they have reviewed and approved the agreement. Following a brief discussion, Lidle moved to approve entering into a lease agreement between the Poland Township Board of Trustees and IPAC for the purpose of building a community center within Poland Township Park, seconded by Ungaro. Voting yes – Lidle, Ungaro, Naples…motion carried.

Mike Heher presented the Board with a check for the Poland Township Police Department in the amount of $15,000.00 in accordance with Poland Township’s agreement with Republic (BFI). Mr. Heher gave the Park Committee report listed below.

Chairman Lidle introduced Resolution #13-15: A resolution by the Board of Trustees in support of the Annual Poland Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence Banquet, which will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. This year the Foundation recognized Mrs. Ruth Metzger as Educator of the Year; Chief Brian Goodin as Alumnus of the Year; and Chief Russell Beatty as Alumnus of the Year. Lidle moved to adopt Resolution #13-15 (resolution on file). Naples seconded the Resolution and the Roll was called. Upon its adoption the vote resulted as follows: Lidle, yea; Naples, yea; Ungaro, yea.

Zoning Inspector, Robert Monus, introduced and asked for approval of Resolution #13-16 Nuisance Notice for the presence of overgrown vegetation, garbage, refuse, personal property, junk motor vehicle(s) and other debris on the following properties:

 

2287 Manor Avenue        Parcel # 39-001-0-083.00-0

 

Lidle moved to adopt Resolution #13-16 (resolution on file). Ungaro seconded the Resolution and Roll was called. Upon its adoption the vote resulted as follows: Lidle, yea; Ungaro, yea; Naples, yea.

 

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Lidle moved to establish Halloween hours for Poland Township from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2013, seconded by Ungaro. Voting yes – Lidle, Ungaro, Naples…motion carried.

Lidle moved to approve Poland Township Government Center as a drop-off site for Toys for Tots, seconded by Ungaro. Voting yes – Lidle, Ungaro, Naples…motion carried.

Lidle provided the following update on Poland Township’s link to the First Energy website. Residents can now go directly to the First Energy link to report any streetlights that are out and Ohio Edison will take care of the problem. Poland Township has also contacted Dominion Gas and Aqua Ohio in order to establish the same link for service.
Fiscal Officer, Joseph Granitto, gave the Financial Report for September 2013 as follows:

 

Revenue - $ 94,369.08
Expenditures - $297,929.57

 

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

• The Park Board’s meeting with IPAC went well.
• Park Board has asked that any requests for work to be done in the park need to come through the Park Board first for approval and then submitted to the Poland Township Administrator.

RECYCLING DEPARTMENT
No Report.

 

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

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT
Road Superintendent, Tom Monus, reported that the Road Department is patching pot holes, cleaning catch basins and pipes, fixing trucks, and ordered salt for the winter season.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Goodin stated that the stats report for September 2013 was not available.

Lidle moved to approve the purchase of a computer server from Global Government Education Solutions in the amount not to exceed $1,500.00, seconded by Ungaro. Voting yes – Lidle, Ungaro, Naples…motion carried.

Chairman Lidle announced that Poland Township did not qualify for and did not receive a federal grant for a School Resource Officer.

Superintendent of Poland Schools, David Janofa and Poland School Board Vice-President, James Lavorini, were both present at the meeting.

Superintendent Janofa congratulated Chief Goodin on being selected as Alumnus of the Year by the Poland Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence.

 

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Superintendent Janofa thanked Chief Goodin and the Trustees for their commitment to pursuing a grant for a School Resource Officer for the Poland schools.

 

Superintendent Janofa presented the following information:

 

Following a discussion of the above listed items, the Board of Trustees and Superintendent Janofa were in agreement on the cost, the selection process and the terms of a three year contract.

The above items of agreement will be presented to the Poland School Board at their next meeting.

Chairman Lidle opened the meeting for public comment at 6:40 p.m. There were no public comments.

Chairman Lidle moved to adjourn to Executive Session at 6:41 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 Ungaro. Voting yes – Lidle, Ungaro, Naples…motion carried. Chief Goodin was present in Executive Session with the Trustees.

Lidle moved to return to public session at 7:34 p.m., seconded by Ungaro. Voting yes – Lidle, Ungaro, Naples…motion carried.

There being no further business, Lidle moved to adjourn at 7:35 p.m., seconded by Ungaro. Voting yes – Lidle, Ungaro, Naples…motion carried.

 

 

Attest:
Robert Lidle, Jr., Chairman

Mark Naples, Vice-Chairman
Eric C. Ungaro, Trustee

Joseph J. Granitto, Fiscal Officer