MARCH 16, 2022

                                                                          REGULAR MEETING

The Poland Township Board of Trustees held a regular meeting March 16, 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 02/02/2022 (Regular), 2/16/2022, 2/23/2022 and 3/2/2022. 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 #22-06 Nuisance Notice for the following properties: 4561 New Castle Road and 6467 Center Road. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve Resolution #22-07 to forgive the township tax lien on the property located at 6296 Poland Center Drive, parcel #35-051-0-024.00-0, the amount of the lien is for $1,437.47 and was for the maintenance of the property.  Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve Resolution #22-08 Annual Budget and Appropriation. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve Resolution #22-09 Certification of Township tax values. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve Resolution #22-10 Winter Salt Program. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Chief Wilson is present to give monthly report.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve the hiring of Ethan Moncilovich as part-time trainee at $10.00 per hour pending background and drug test. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve the annual contribution of $2,000 to support Crisis Response Team ( S.W.A.T.). Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve purchase of rifles and shot guns from Vance Law Enforcement not to exceed $14,000. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Chief Wilson updates trustees on the community exchange zone, the camera(s) has been installed and will be recording that area 24/7.

FINANCIAL REPORT:

Mr. Canter is not present to give this report.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve the final phase of the LED lighting for Township, parking lot from RLM Electric Company not to exceed $6,350. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve the street sweeping from Everbrite at a cost not to exceed $17,000. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Diorio is present to discuss topic on Morningside issues. For the water issues on Chesterton Drive, Mr. Diorio advises the possibility of putting in catch-basins. He spoke about what repairs could be done on Cliffview road.

PARK COMMITTEE:

Mr. Flicky is present to give monthly report. 

RECYCLING:

Mr. Scharville is present to give report.

ROAD DEPARTMENT:

Mr. Tommy Monus is present to give monthly report.

ZONING DEPARTMENT:

Mr. Robert Monus is present to give monthly report.

Monthly report from February.

• 1 new structure, valuation- $193,640; fees collected-$1,355
• 6 additional improvements, valuation-$191,892; fees collected-$1,363
• 1 misc. permit issued for a total of -$5; 1-appeal, $275-misc.; 0-amendments, 19 violations for the month

       Total valuation for the month- $385,532; total fees collected $2,998; Year to date total- $907,706

ELECTED OFFICIAL COMMENTS:

Mrs. Wollet- No Comment

Mr. Kempers- No Comment

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Joseph Zdrilich of 3615 Polo Blvd, talks with the board about the nuisance order he received.

Laura Fox who represent the Poland Historical Society, inquired about the form(s) if they are available yet for pick up for the ARPA Funds.

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, Vice Chair  

Joanne Wollet, Trustee                                                     

Paul J. Canter, Fiscal Officer