- DECEMBER 12, 2017
- REGULAR TOWNSHIP MEETING
- The Poland Township Board of Trustees held their Regular Meeting on December 12, 2017 at the Poland Township Government Center located at 3339 Dobbins Road, Poland, Ohio.
- Mr. Johnson leads in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Scharville calls roll call. Chairman Lidle, Vice Chair Wollet and Trustee Ungaro all present.
- Chairman Lidle motions to authorize payment for all outstanding bills for the township. Seconded by Wollet. Roll call vote, Mr. Lidle- yes, Ms. Wollet -yes and Mr. Ungaro-yes. Motion carried.
- Paul Canter is present to give the financial report for November 2017 - Revenue: $514,548.79 Expenditure: $513,822.73.
- Paul Canter presents the 11 month totals for the year 2017 - Revenue: $3,316,828.16 Expenditure: $3,316,256.95.
- Mr. Lidle motions to approve Resolution #17-20 for the OPWC Project- 2018 Road Resurfacing Project. Seconded by Wollet. Roll call vote – Mr. Lidle- yes, Ms. Wollet - yes. Mr. Ungaro- voting yes. Motion carried.
- Chairman Lidle motions to approve Resolution #17-21 for the Electric Aggregation Program. Seconded by Wollet. Voting Yes- Lidle- yes, Ms. Wollet- yes and Mr. Ungaro- yes. Question: Explanation- Three year program with average savings of $142/year for the next three years. 29 bidders submitted bids for the aggregation program and it was awarded back to First Energy Solutions. Motion carried.
- Mr. Lidle motions to approve Health Care for Union Members, Non Classified Employees and Elected Official’s for Calendar year 2018. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes- Lidle, Wollet and Ungaro. Motion carried.
- Mr. Lidle motions to accept passage of Resolution #17-22 for 90 day Appropriations. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes – Lidle, Wollet and Ungaro.
- Motion carried.
- Mr. Lidle motions to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Twp. & MS Consultants. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes- Lidle, Wollet and Ungaro. Motion carried.
- Mr. Lidle motions to approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement. This will allow the Board of Education for Poland schools to purchase salt from The Township. Cost not confirmed, but will be state pricing. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes- Lidle, Wollet and Ungaro. Motion carried.
- Mr. Lidle motions to approve quote for Canterbury Creek storm sewer project with JS Bova Excavating, LLC not to exceed the cost of $47,906. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes- Lidle, Wollet and Ungaro.
- Park Committee:
- Not present to speak upon this.
- Recycling:
- Christmas tree recycling program with the Green team to drop off at Road Department building at 7508 Clingan Rd. from 12/26/17 to 1/31/18.
- Will be on website for Poland Township and Green teams website.
- Zoning:
- Bob Monus is present to give the monthly report. Construction valuation: $229,730. Total fees collected: $1,608. Valuation of $71,132. Fees of $511. Misc permits: $10/hour with 13 total violations for the month. Total Valuation is $300,862.
- Total fees collected: $2,404.
- ROAD DEPT.
- Mr. Monus present to give monthly report.
- Motion to hire Anthony Crawford for FT operator at $13.50/hour effective the 13th of December. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes- Mr. Lidle, Ms. Wollet and Mr. Ungaro.
- Motion to hire Dylan Schmidt as a part time road employee at $12.50/hour effective the 13th of December. Seconded by Wollet.
- Voting yes- Mr. Lidle, Ms. Wollet, and Mr. Ungaro as of 12/13/17.
- Motion to approve hire of seasonal employees Randy Pennell and Robert Maurice for Poland Township at a rate of $10/hour effective the 13th of December. Seconded by Wollet. Voting yes- Mr. Lidle, Ms. Wollet, and Mr. Ungaro.
- POLICE DEPARTMENT:
- Chief Goodin is present to give the monthly stats for November 2017; 204 Security checks, residents on vacation, 36 observed calls, 277 dispatchers, 9 accidents, 44 traffic warnings, 7 citations, 1 felony arrests, 3 misdemeanors, 11,282 miles driven.
- Chief Goodin requests that the Trustees accept the disciplinary agreement for Officer Jack Modelski. Roll call vote. Mr. Lidle- yes, Mr. Ungaro- yes,
- Ms. Wollet- abstain from vote, due to the fact that there were other options. Motion carried.
- Public Comment:
- Chairman Lidle expresses his appreciation for Officer Johnson for his time with Poland Township Police, and for having a generation of kids who like police officers and recognizing the mark he’s left for this community. Officer Tom Johnson is given a plaque from the board for his 34 years of
- dedicated service.
- Officer TJ speaks upon his retirement from Poland Township Police, thanking everyone for their support.
- Chairman Lidle addresses the board and public, thanking everyone for their support over the years and how much he enjoyed being a public servant.
- There being no further comments, Chairman Lidle motions to adjourn the Regular meeting at 6:27 pm. Seconded by Ms. Wollet. Roll call vote. Mr. Lidle- yes, Ms. Wollet- yes and Mr. Ungaro yes.
- Robert Lidle, Jr., Chairman
- Joanne Wollet, Vice-Chair
- Eric Ungaro, Trustee
- Paul J. Canter, Fiscal Officer
