The regular meeting of the Rootstown Township Trustees opened at 5:30 p.m. on December 11, 2007. Those in attendance were Trustees David Armentrout, Diane Dillon and Bonnie Howe, JoAnn Townend, Fiscal Officer, Darrell Stephens, Jim Mahood, Van Black, Lt. Martin Jenior and Julie Gonzales.

Resolution No. 2007-187 – Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by David Armentrout to accept the minutes with changes of November 27, 2007. Upon roll call the vote as follows: David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, abstained, Bonnie Howe, yea.

ROAD SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

The speed limit signs have been ordered for Rosalind Drive. Doug from the County Engineer said since the road isn’t that long a speed study will not be needed and the Township could set the speed limit.

Darrell spoke to the builder of Marsh Creek and apparently he cannot get Kalie Avenue dedicated from the County. Apparently there is still work that needs to be done. The Board agreed that Kalie Avenue will not be plowed unless it is an emergency. The Board suggested a flyer be mailed to the homeowners on that road with the builders telephone number included.

Resolution No. 2007-188 – Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Diane Dillon to purchase a 2008 2˝ ton truck from Power City International in the amount not to exceed $56,979.00 unless the Fleet price bid is lower. Upon roll call the vote as follows: David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea.

The road side mower is in need of two (2) tires in the amount of $1,300.00. The Board agreed to purchase the tires next year.

There were no funerals since the last meeting.

The tree for the Davis memorial has been picked up. The road crew will be planting it, weather permitting.

Darrell will be meeting with Rob Such on Wednesday regarding the surveying of cremation plots.

The concession stands and storage area have been repainted. Diane will give Darrell a telephone number for Hot Stove.

Darrell suggested renovating the basement of the Town Hall. Darrell and Jim would like to make the lunch room bigger and purchase a round meeting table and remove the desks that are not being used. He also suggested replacing the filing cabinets that are rusted. Darrell and Jim will look and see what the County has to purchase.

175 tons of salt has been ordered.

The playground equipment will be delivered March 1st.

Bonnie gave Darrell the fire inspection report that was done on October 26th for the Town Hall, garage and the New Milford Road garage. There is a list of recommendations that need to be done.

Dave asked Darrell to check the loose siding on the rental house.

Dave noticed the lattice on the Ivan Horner plot at Homeland Cemetery fell down due to the wind and now has been removed. The Board suggested a letter be sent to the family stating that according to the rules and regulations it must not be replaced.

ZONING INSPECTOR’S REPORT

There were two (2) acts of business.

Jim has received several calls from residents regarding vehicles parking on the street during the snow. He told one resident he needs to contact Marsh Creek Association and the other he gave to Darrell.

The telephone in the Zoning Department is working. The line from the building to the pole had to be replaced.

The decorations will be put up on the Town Hall lawn tomorrow.

Bonnie asked Lt. Marty Jenior to check the flag at the Fire Department.

Dave said at the Regional Planning Meeting tomorrow they will be discussing how to regulate wood burners.

Jim said the owner of Valley Hills Trailer Park placed a “model mobile home” in the park. Jim notified Chris Meduri to see if they are permitted to have a show home within a corporation.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Lt. Marty Jenior reported the paramedics completed their PALS training yesterday. The Instructors were from Robinson Memorial Hospital. This certification is required bi-annually to maintain certification.

The non resident ambulance billing collections for the month of October were $6,418.87. They billed $7,040.00. Year to date collection is $29,677.79. Last year at this time we collected $29,784.96.

The Arby’s fire is still under investigation. They are currently working with the owner’s insurance company and the fire investigation team. An electrical engineer has been hired to assist with the investigation. It will be approximately a month before the cause is determined.

The following calls were made for the month of November.

EMS	57
Car Accidents	8
Fire	14
Total	74

RESIDENTS

There were two (2) students from Southeast School present.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Dave received a PUCO report.

Diane asked when the Time Warner cable contract expires. Bonnie said she believes it was a ten (10) year contract due to expire in 2008.

Diane asked when the contact with Hot Stove expires. Dave said he thought 2009. He believes the contract is filed downstairs of the Town Hall. Diane suggested amending the contract to include a security deposit.

Dave spoke to Ohio Edison and they gave a quote of $600-$800 to place a light at Kelly Avenue and New Milford Road and Jennifer and New Milford Road. If a pole needs to be placed it would cost $2000-$3000. We are currently paying $3.00 per light and they said the rates will be deregulated in 2009 which could triple the cost.

Resolution No. 2007-189 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Bonnie Howe to post the Township legal notices on the web site when possible. Upon roll call the vote as follows: David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea.

Bonnie said the deadline for the Bicentennial Gala is due. Bonnie also said the Trustees have to honor an outstanding citizen who is buried in Homeland Cemetery. Dave will contact Shirley.

FISCAL OFFICER

Resolution No. 2007-190 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Bonnie Howe to pay court cost from a lawsuit with Greg Spell upon the approval of legal council in an amount not to exceed $85.50. Upon roll call the vote as follows: David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea.

Resolution No. 2007-191 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Bonnie Howe to pay bills on file with the Fiscal Officer. Upon roll call all yeas and no nays.

Diane suggested investigating the possibility for employees to donate their sick/vacation time to other employees. The Board agreed. Diane will contact Tommie at the Prosecutor’s Office.

There was a brief swearing in ceremony for Bonnie Howe.

Resolution No. 2007-192 – Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by Bonnie Howe that the Rootstown Township Trustees move into executive session at 6:55 PM to discuss personnel wages. Upon roll call the vote as follows: David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea.

Resolution No. 2007-193 – Upon conclusion of the above referenced discussion a motion was made by Dave Armentrout and seconded by Bonnie Howe that the Rootstown Township Trustees move out of executive session at 7:45 PM. Upon roll call the vote as follows: David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea.

After exiting Executive Session, the Rootstown Board of Trustees the Board made the following action.

Resolution No. 2007-194 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to set new employee wage scale effective the first full pay in January 2008. Upon roll call the vote as follows: David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea.

Resolution No. 2007-195- Motion was made by David Armentrout to adjourn at 8:05 PM.

Respectfully Submitted:

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David Armentrout
Chairman

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JoAnn Townend
Fiscal Officer