REGULAR MEETING

                                                                            January 9, 2019

The Poland Township Board of Trustees held their regular meeting January 9, 2019 at the Poland Township Government Center located at 3339 Dobbins Road Poland, Ohio.

Mr. May leads the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve regular minutes dated November 14, 2018, December 12, 2018 (special meeting), December 12, 2018, December 22, 2018 (re-organizational) and December 28, 2018. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes-Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to authorize payment for all outstanding checks for the township. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Canter was present, financial report was unavailable due to closing year ends.

Ungaro motions to approve Resolution #19-05 Trustees Meeting- Procedures/ Rules. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes- Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Ungaro motions to approve Resolution #19-06 Hazardous Mitigation Plan. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes- Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Ungaro motions to certified Poland Township public roads at 53.921 for 2018. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes- Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Ungaro motions to enter into agreement with Mahoning County engineer for the road resurfacing project for year 2019. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes- Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Ungaro introduce Mr. Matt May to the Board. He expresses an idea for Poland to have a Chamber of Commerce. Small discussion between the Board and Mr. May.

Larry Baughman of Poland Historical Society speaks to the board, as well as Laurie Fox of 6656 Lowellville Rd.  She request to the Board for their continued support of the annual donation of $5,000.00.  Ted Heineman, Trustee for the Poland Historical Society presents a letter to the Poland Trustees in regards providing Poland a motto/slogan. The final choice for the motto is “Proud past- promising future”. Dave Smith presents to the Board an abandoned home on 8461 Struthers Road to be preserved to better condition since it is a historic home built in 1840’s.

Ungaro motions to approve the $5,000.00 donation to the Poland Historical Society. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes- Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

PARK COMMITTEE:

Mr. Filicky is present to give report.

Ungaro motions to approve $450.00 to the park for three gates for the soccer fields. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes- Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Wollet motions to approve the purchase of the Cameras from Tight Spot in the amount not to exceed $8,600.00. Seconded by Ungaro. A few questions were brought up among the Board and Chief of Police. Voting yes- Wollet, Ungaro and Kempers. Motion carried.

RECYCLING:

Mr. Scharville is present to give monthly report.

ZONING DEPARTMENT:

Bob Monus is present to give monthly report.

• 2 new structures valued at $644,095; fees of $4,521.00
• 4 additional improvements valued at $48,568; fees of $359; 12 violations for the month.
• Total monthly valuation of $692,663; total fees of $4,880.

Annual Report for 2018:

• 14 new housing starts; valued at $3,450,660; Fees of $24, 217.00
• 128 additional improvements; valued at 1,437,122; fees of $11,097
• 85 misc. permits; valued at $450.00
• 6 zoning appeals; valued at $1,650.00
• 4 amendments; valued at $650.00
• 475 violations for the year
• Total valuations for the year $4,887,782; total fees of $ 38,064.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Chief Goodin is present to give monthly report.

 PUBLIC COMMENT:

Jennifer Dagati of 3016 Southwind Trail, inquiries about moving forward with road project. Small discussion occurs.

Regina Reese of 6609 Shawbutte, thanks the board for getting neighborhood paved.

Ungaro motions to go into executive session regarding personnel at 6:51 p.m. Seconded by Wollet. Roll call vote yes- Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Ungaro motions to exit executive session at 7:14 p.m. Seconded by Wollet Roll call vote yes- Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers.

Ungaro motions to enter into regular session at 7:15 p.m. Seconded by Wollet Roll call vote yes- Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion passed.

Ungaro motions to adjourn regular meeting at 7:15 p.m. Seconded by Wollet. Roll call vote yes- Kempers, Ungaro and Wollet.

Meeting adjourned.

Eric C. Ungaro, Chairman                                                      

Edward Kempers, Vice-Chair

Joanne Wollet, Trustee                                                         

Paul J. Canter, Fiscal Officer