July 18, 2018

                                                                      REGULAR MEETING

The Poland Township Board of Trustees held their regular meeting July 18, 2018 at the Poland Township Government Center located at 3339 Dobbins Road Poland, Ohio.

Mr. Janofa leads the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve minutes dated 06-06-18 (Special), 06-06-18 (Regular), 06-09-18 and 07-03-18. 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.

David Janofa superintendent of The Poland Schools addresses the Board on a briefing of the schools and to give thanks for the continued partnership with the school district.

Lieutenant Dan Wright from Fire Station 92 speaks to the Board regarding a trench to train in. In the past they got approval to dig a trench in the park to train in with their gear. Someone will contact Mike Day or Tom Monus for the dimensions.

Ungaro motions to approve the contract with Mahoning County Office Engineers for the permanent and temporary easement for the Northeast Corner of lot 31 of Hummingbird Hill, some discussion between a resident and the Board occur.  Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes- Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion Carried.

Ungaro motions to approve Resolution #18-14: the Township Gas Aggregation Program contract with IGS energy. The natural gas program shall continue beyond October 2018 when the current supply contract ends. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes- Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Ungaro motions to approve Resolution # 18-15 Transfer from General Fund to Police Fund for the amount of $150,000 for fiscal year 2018. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes- Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motioned Carried.

Ungaro motions to allow J.S. Bova Construction not to exceed $5,000.00 to finish the project of Coblentz Drive, project not to start until approved by County Engineer and legal counsel. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes- Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion Carried.

Ungaro motions to approve advertising for 2018 road re-surfacing. The streets advertised are Katahdin, Shawbutte, Oak and half of Christina Court. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes- Ungaro, Wollet, and Kempers. Motion carried.  Some discussion occurs among the Board.

PARK COMMITTEE:

Mr. Filicky is present to give monthly report.  

Wollet motions to approve Santon Electric Company for electrical work for the lights of total labor and material to not to exceed $3,870.00. Seconded Kempers. Voting yes-Wollet and Kempers. Voting no- Ungaro. Motion carried.

RECYCLING DEPARTMENT:

Mr. Scharville gives monthly report.

 ZONING DEPARTMENT:

Bob Monus is present to give monthly report.

• One new structure valued at $339,720; fees of $2,378
• 20 additional improvements valued at $277,188; fees of $2,252
• 31 Misc. permits at $155, zoning appeal at $275 and 95 violations for the month.
• Total monthly valuation of $616,908; Total Fees of $5,060.

 ROAD DEPARTMENT:

Mr. Scharville gives monthly report.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Chief Goodin is present to give monthly report.

Ungaro motions to accept letter of resignation from Officer Kelsey Hammercheck effective June 17, 2018. Seconded Wollet. Voting yes- Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: 

Brett Broker from Tuscany Dr. drops off a check to the Board also speaks on the road construction of route 224.

Betty Davies of 3416 Swallow Hollow Dr. asks the Board about the new pump station. Small discussion occurs between her and the Board.

Jennifer Dagati of 3016 Southwind Trail discusses her concern regarding the lack of maintenance of the community streets. Small discussion occurs between her and the Board.

Dr. Joseph Dagati from 3016 Southwind Trail asks the Board about the levy that has been talked about. Discussion with the Board occurs.

Steven Wasniewski of 3480 Hunters Hill discusses his concern about a neighbor building a house that may cause the area to flood. Discussion occurs between him and the Board.

Ungaro motions at 7:04 p.m. to go into executive session for reasons of personnel. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet, and Kempers. Motion carried.

Ungaro motions to come out of executive session at 7:46 p.m. seconded by Wollet. ALL IN FAVOR.

Ungaro motions to adjourn at 7:47p.m. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes- Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers

Eric C. Ungaro, Chairman                                                       

Joanne Wollet, Vice -Chair

Edward Kempers, Trustee                                                      

Paul J. Canter, Fiscal Officer