DECEMBER 14, 2022

                                                                                           REGULAR MEETING

 

The Poland Township Board of Trustees held a regular meeting December 14, 2022 at the Poland Township Government Center located at 3339 Dobbins Road Poland, Ohio.

Mr. Ungaro calls the meeting to order.

Mr. Thompson leads the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Scharville does roll call. Ungaro, Kempers, and Wollet are present.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve the Regular Meeting minutes dated November 16, 2022; Special Meeting minutes dated December 12, 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 #22-23: 2022 Final Appropriations. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet.

Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve Resolution #22-24: 90 Day Appropriations. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve Ptl. Brandon Shuler from part-time to full-time effective January 2, 2023 per union contract. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to hire Tyler Thompson as part-time officer per union contract effective immediately. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to hire Mark Ruse as part-time officer per union contract effective immediately. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve the purchase of two handguns from Vance in the amount not to exceed $2,100.00. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve a contract with KO Consultants at $520.00 per month (10 hours of service). Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve the resignation of Dante Romano effective immediately. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

FINANCIAL REPORT:

Mr. Canter is present to give report for November 2022.

Revenue: $78,790.13

Expenditure: $345,759.82

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve the purchase of a larger pipe from Bova Construction in the amount of $600.00. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve the purchase of a new salt spreader from Quality Trucking in the amount not to exceed $8,000.00. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

PARK COMMITTEE:

Mr. Flicky is present to give monthly report.    

RECYCLING:

Mr. Scharville is present to give monthly report.

Christmas tree recycling program in conjunction with the Green Team; drop off or curb pick up will run from 12/26/2022 thru 01/31/2023.

ZONING DEPARTMENT:

Mr. Robert Monus is present to give monthly report.

Monthly report from November.

• 0 new structures, valuation-$0; fees collected-$0
• 3 additional improvements, valuation-$71,200; fees collected-$498
• 1 misc. permit issued; $5.00; 0-appeal, $0-misc.; 0 -amendments, 21 violations for the month

Total valuation for the month- $71,200; total fees collected $503; Year to date total valuation- $7,117,689

ROAD DEPARTMENT:

Mr. Tommy Monus is present to give monthly report.

ELECTED OFFICIAL COMMENTS:

Mrs. Wollet - Mrs. Wollet wishes everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Mr. Kempers - Mr. Kempers wishes everyone happy holidays and thank you for coming.

Mr. Ungaro - Mr. Ungaro wishes everyone a safe and wonderful holiday.

Mr. Ungaro motions to enter executive session for the purpose of personnel and contracts at 6:34p.m. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to exit executive session at 7:13 p.m. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to adjourn at 7:14 p.m. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned.

Eric C. Ungaro, Chairman                                                  

Edward Kempers, Vice Chair

Joanne Wollet, Trustee                                                      

Paul J. Canter, Fiscal Officer