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                                                                              JUNE 09, 2021
                                                                          REGULAR MEETING   

The Poland Township Board of Trustees held a regular meeting June 9, 2021 at the Poland Township Government Center located at 3339 Dobbins Road Poland, Ohio.

Mr. Ungaro calls the meeting to order.  

Chief Goodin leads the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve the regular minutes dated May 12, 2021. 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 #21-20: Mutual Aid Agreement for Police Protection. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve Resolution #21-21: Nuisance Notice, for the following;

  • 2840 Denver Drive
  • 3236 Center – PO Box 14532
  • 3446 Center Road
  • 3681 Polo Blvd
  • 6069 Center Road
  • 6455 Clingan Road
  • 6935 Clingan Road
  • 7979 Youngstown Pittsburgh Road
  • 8302 Weatheredwood Trial
  • 8369 Chesterton Dr.
  • 8411 Youngstown Pittsburgh Road
  • 8601 Polo Blvd
  • 8604 Polo CT
  • 8609 Polo CT
  • 8617 Polo CT
  • 8620 Polo CT
  • 8625 Polo CT
  • Rose Lynn PL. Lot 6
  • Youngstown Pittsburgh GL Lot 19,29
  • Youngstown Pittsburgh RD, Lot 235

Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

RECOGNITION OF GUESTS:

Mr. Ungaro introduces Mr. Long, who is spearheading an initiative for financial scams for the elderly.

ADMINISTRATION:

Mr. Canter presents financial report for April:

     Revenue- $1,569,522.37

     Expenditure- $1,389,213.59

PARK COMMITTEE:

Mr. Filicky is present to give monthly report.

RECYCLING:

Mr. Scharville - nothing to report.

ROAD DEPARTMENT:

Mr. Tom Monus is present to give monthly report.   

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve to hire Tom Kling for seasonal help, at the seasonal rate of $11.50 starting June 14, 2021.  Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers.  Motion carried.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Chief Goodin is present to give monthly report.

 ZONING DEPARTMENT:

Mr. Robert Monus is present to give monthly report.

Monthly report from May.

  • 0 new structures, valuation- $0; fees collected-$0
  • 23 additional improvements, valuation-$279,161; fees collected-$2,046
  • 9 misc. permits issued for a total of -$45.00; 1-appeals, misc- $275; 0-admendment, 52 violations for the month; total valuation for the month- $279,161; total fees collected-$2,366.

Mr. Robert Monus is present to discuss zone change ZC-02-21; this change request is to rezone one parcel of land from a residential-2 (R-2) zoning district to residential-3 (R-3) district in its entirety.

Mr. Ungaro asked three times if anyone was against this zone change, no one came forward.

Mr. Ungaro asked if anyone was in favor for the zone change. Nick Demaiolo, the investor requesting zone change, discussed his intentions to build a townhouse style rental on the property. He feels this would be a welcome addition to the community.

Mr. Ungaro asked two more times if anyone was in favor of the zone change, no one spoke up.

Mr. Kempers motions to approve zone change ZC-02-21 R-2 to R-3. No second. Motion dies for lack of second.

Mr. Ungaro motions to adjourn at 6:21 p.m. and to move into executive session at 6:21 p.m. to consider dismissal for an employee discipline.   Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers.  Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to exit executive session at 6:44 p.m. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to enter into regular session at 6:45 p.m. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve to place Officer Steve Kent on unpaid administrative leave effective immediately. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to adjourn at 6:45 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