MAY 10, 2017
REGULAR TOWNSHIP MEETING
The Poland Township Board of Trustees held their Regular Meeting on May 10, 2017 at the Poland Township Government Center located at 3339 Dobbins Road, Poland, Ohio.
Pat Sweeney leads in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Scharville calls roll call. Ungaro, Lidle and Wollet were present.
Lidle motions to approve the minutes dated April 12, 2017. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes – Lidle, Wollet and Ungaro.
Lidle motions to authorize payment for all outstanding bills for the township. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes – Lidle, Wollet and Ungaro.
Paul Canter was present to give the financial report for February 2017: Revenue $159,309.25 Credit Expenditure $234,033.11. March 2017: Revenue $474,654.37. Credit Expenditure $234,587.61. April 2017: Revenue $291,024.37. Credit Expenditure $274,806.32
Pat Sweeney Chairman of Mahoning County Board of Health speaks about the opportunity given to Mahoning County being selected to participate in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Certificate of Achievement award presented to Olivia Morgan for her participation in “Stormwater and You”.
Chairman Lidle to accept the Lighting District Petition for Mared Lane. Scheduled to discuss at next meeting. All agree.
Chairman Lidle motions to adopt Resolution #17-10 Nuisance Notice: Wollet seconds the Resolution. Voting yes- Lidle, Wollet and Ungaro.
2384 Bedford Rd.
5210 Kennedy Rd.
2452 Bedford Rd. Lot 2
2085 S. Hubbard Rd.
2452 Bedford Rd.
3185 Saginaw Dr.
7848 Bendemeer
2520 Shetland Ln.
7472 Christopher Dr.
2854 Spitler Rd.
8010 Cliffview Dr.
6981 Yo. Pitts Rd.
3023 Highland
8411 Yo. Pitts. Rd
8536 Hilltop Dr.
Lidle motions to approve the Road Surfacing Program Bids. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes – Lidle, Wollet and Ungaro.
Discussion on medical marijuana in Poland Township, Trustee Ungaro reminds the fact that medical marijuana has been legalized in Ohio, and requests one month to gather more facts on the subject. Wollet agrees, suggesting to limit involvement of Poland and Trustees will publicly vote on the issue in June. Lidle motions to set the regular June meeting date to June 5th at 6:00 p.m. Also, set for June 5th to discuss the Lighting District for Mared Lane at 5:50 p.m. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes – Lidle, Wollet and Ungaro.
Lidle motions to purchase materials from Elliott Landscaping for the landscape of the Township building, not to exceed $7,000, also to get separate quotes on the labor costs. Seconded by Ungaro. Voting yes- Wollet, Ungaro and Lidle.
Lidle introduces Dan Risko from the State Treasurers office presenting the Open Checkbook in which Poland Township has recently became members of. Along with Dan Risko, Austintown Township and Canfield Township representatives were also present. Open Checkbook is a website for your state, county, and cities to provide access to all financial activity. Mahoning County auditor was one of the first to participate in the Open Checkbook. Ohio is the leader in transparency.
Lidle motions to enter into an agreement with Matrix for the TPA part of Workers Compensation Benefits. Seconded by Lidle. Voting yes- Ungaro, Lidle and Wollet… motion carried.
Park Committee:
Ken Filicky is present to give the monthly report for Mike Heher.
Recycling Department:
Administrator, Jim Scharville, is present to give monthly report.
Zoning Department:
Zoning Inspector, Bob Monus, is present to give the monthly report. For the month of April 2017 total valuation is $359,476 and total fees collected $2,964. Lidle motions to hire Joe Lamping to supplement as casual support staff for the Zoning Department and Police Department at a rate of $14/hour not to exceed 40 hours per week total combined hours between both departments. Seconded by Ungaro. Voting yes- Lidle, Wollet and Ungaro…motion carried.
Motion rescinded by Lidle hiring of Joe Lamping to supplement as casual support staff for Zoning and Police Department at $14/hour not to exceed 40 hours per week total hours for both departments combined. Seconded by Ungaro. Voting yes- Lidle, Wollet and Ungaro.
Lidle motions to approve hiring of Joe Lamping to supplement as casual support staff for the Zoning and Police Department at $14/hour not to exceed 39 hours per week total hours for both departments combined. Seconded by Ungaro. Voting yes- Lidle, Wollet and Ungaro.
Road Department:
Road Superintendent, Tom Monus, is present to give monthly report.
Police Department:
Chief Goodin is present to give monthly stats for April 2017.
Public Comment:
Debbie Zaccardi from the American Cancer Society announces the Relay For Life will be June 16th & 17th at 6:00 pm at Poland High School.
Lidle motions to move into Executive Session Matters of Personnel at 7:28 p.m.
Seconded by Ungaro. Voting yes- Lidle, Wollet and Ungaro. Executive session
motion carried.
Lidle motions to exit the Executive Session at 7:51 pm. Seconded by Wollet. Roll call Mr. Lidle, Ms. Wollet and Mr. Ungaro - Yes.
Lidle motions to go back in to Regular Session at 7:52 pm. Seconded by Wollet. Roll call Mr. Lidle, Ms. Wollet and Mr. Ungaro - Yes. Motion carried.
Chairman Lidle makes motion to adjourn the Poland Township meeting at 7:53 pm. Voting Yes- Lidle, Wollet and Ungaro. Motion carried.
Robert Lidle, Jr., Chairman
Joanne Wollet, Vice-Chair
Eric Ungaro, Trustee
Paul J. Canter, Fiscal Officer