The regular meeting of the Rootstown Township Trustees opened at 5:30 p.m. on January 8, 2008. Those in attendance were Trustees Bonnie Howe and David Armentrout, Darrell Stephens, Jim Mahood, Van Black, and Julie Gonzales.

Resolution No. 2008-017 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Bonnie Howe to accept the minutes of January 8, 2008. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, absent, David Armentrout, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea.

ROAD SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Darrell reported to replace the pipe in the ditch on Herriff Road would cost approximately $9,000.00. It is a 30” pipe and costs $23.00/per foot. Darrell will contact the County Engineer to see if there is grant money available.

Darrell received the police report for the fire hydrant that was damaged on Tallmadge Road. The Board agreed that Luli could repair the hydrant since it would be covered by the insurance company. Chris Meduri sent a letter to Attorney Scavdis.

The Clean-Up Days have been scheduled for May 31st and October 4th from 8AM-Noon.

Darrell said since Doug retired at the County Engineer’s Office he is unsure who our contact is regarding the County for installing a guard rail on Campbellsport Road.

Darrell spoke to Andy at the County Engineer regarding the proper signage for Lynn Road. He said they no longer use “travel at your own risk”.

The truck has been ordered.

Resolution No. 2008-018 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Bonnie Howe to replace two (2) tires on the roadside mower in an amount not to exceed $1,284.50. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, absent, David Armentrout, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea.

Resolution No. 2008-019 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Bonnie Howe to purchase two (2) impact wrenches ( ½” and ¾”) including sockets from Car Quest in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, absent, David Armentrout, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea.

Darrell met with Rob Such and the easement is where we were going to build the storage building at the cemetery. Darrell will check with the County to see how far it needs to be away from the easement. Dave said he believes Darrell will choose the best location. Darrell will get specifications for the storage building.

Rob will begin creating a numbering system for the cremation lots.

There were no funerals since the last meeting.

Darrell said the toilet dispensers that were donated do not fit in the restrooms at the park.

Darrell received several quotes for the tractor to be used at the park. They are looking to purchase a bat wing tractor the costs vary from $12,000-$15,000. Darrell will bring specifications on the tractor at the next meeting. The trade-in on the old tractor is $4,000.00. Darrell questions where we would be storing the new tractor.

The road crew is in the process of renovating the downstairs of the Town Hall.

ZONING INSPECTOR’S REPORT

There was three (3) act of business.

Jim said the owner of Giant Eagle may be expanding therefore; Caporletti’s Pizza contacted him and may be relocating to the Nationwide Insurance building on Tallmadge Road. He was asked about the easement between the insurance company and the house. Jim said it is used to access the old cemetery. Jim said he will have to have it surveyed. The Board agreed to table this discussion until Diane was present.

Resolution No. 2008-020 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Bonnie Howe to purchase a Dell Desktop computer and accessories including a printer in an amount not to exceed $1,400.00. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, absent, David Armentrout, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Chief Palmer will be meeting with Crystal Cherry on Thursday, January 24th at 11AM regarding the storm water program.

Chief Palmer gave the Board a copy of the fuel consumption for 2007. Last year they ran a total of 894 calls. For the month of December 2007 they made the following calls:

EMS	48
Car Accidents	10
Fire	30
Total	88

Mutual Aid:
Given	15
Received	10

Resolution No. 2008-021 – 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.

Resolution No. 2008-022 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Bonnie Howe to move forward with the replacement of the flag pole to be placed on the Fire Department lawn. The Board agreed that this would be donations from the community and no funds would come from the Township. The cost to replace the flag pole is $4,000.00 and the Board hopes to raise the money and have it installed by the end of the year. Donations will be taken until May 31, 2008. Upon roll call the vote as follows: Diane Dillon, absent, David Armentrout, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea.

Resolution No. 2008-023 - Motion was made by Bonnie Howe to adjourn at 6:20 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Bonnie Howe
Vice Chairperson

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JoAnn Townend
Fiscal Officer