MINUTES OF THE ROOTSTOWN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
February 27, 2007
The regular meeting of the Rootstown Township Trustees opened at 5:30 p.m. on February 27, 2007. Those in attendance were Trustees David Armentrout, Diane Dillon and Bonnie Howe, Fiscal Officer, JoAnn Townend, Darrell Stephens, Jim Mahood, Van Black, Mike Leigh and Julie Carpenter.
Resolution No. 2007-037 – Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by David Armentrout to accept the minutes of January 23, 2007. Upon roll call the vote as follows: David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea.
The last Trustees Board meeting scheduled for February 13, 2007 was cancelled due to inclement weather.
ZONING INSPECTOR’S REPORT There were twelve (12) acts of business.
Jim received a call from Mr. Krummel and he does not believe he is in violation with leasing his homes in Marsh Creek Development because in the residential section of the zoning regulation it doesn’t state rental is not permitted. Jim also sent a copy of the minutes to him and the developer stated there would be no rentals in the development. The Board agreed to ask Chris Meduri for legal advice.
Resolution No. 2007-038 – Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Diane Dillon to send correspondence to Chris Meduri, Portage County Prosecutor’s Office for legal advice as how to proceed in regards to the violation notice that was sent to Mr. Krummel. Upon roll call the vote as follows: David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea.
Jim reported there was an applicant who wanted to sell their lot and according to the zoning regulations this was not a buildable lot. The applicant applied for variance to allow it to be a buildable lot. It came before the Board and they denied it. The applicant spoke to the Regional Planning Commission and they e-mail Jim a section of the use in the book. Jim took the e-mail and the map and presented it to Chris Meduri. Chris believes this section should be a buildable lot and encourages the Board to reconsider. Jim will meet with Troy Cutright, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday to review this new information. Jim will encourage Troy to ask the applicant to come before the Zoning Board of Appeals once again.
Jim met with Jon Epling regarding his project on Lynn Road. Measurements were taken of the sign and the entrance of the easement. He will submit it to the Zoning Board of Appeals next month.
Jim asked if he could begin ordering office supplies from Miracle on Main Street (M.O.M.S.) located in Ravenna. JoAnn completed and returned an application.
The mail slot has been mounted. Diane will look to see if she has any letters.
Bonnie asked about Mrs. Davis house on St. Rt. 44 (across from Giant Eagle). Jim said it could be rented to a single family or used for office space.
ROAD SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Resolution No. 2007-039 – Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Diane Dillon to authorize the Road Superintendent to maintain if deemed necessary any undedicated street that is pending Township approval for the safety of the residents. Upon roll call the vote as follows: David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea.
Darrell is still working on the inventory.
Darrell is preparing specifications for bid books to re-pave Hogle Avenue, Cobblestone and Curtis.
To date 975 tons of salt has been purchased.
Lang’s repaired the transmission of the 1997 dump truck. Darrell requested replacing the dump truck through state purchasing. Darrell will investigate.
There were two (2) funerals since the last meeting.
During the middle of March the Road Crew will be viewing a training tape.
March 11th is daylight savings time and the Road Crew’s hours will be 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
Resolution No. 2007-040 – Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Diane Dillon to reduce load limits 35% on all Township roads immediately. Upon roll call the vote as follows: David Armentrout, yea, Diane Dillon, yea, Bonnie Howe, yea.
Dave received a complaint from a resident on Lane Avenue regarding the side of the road collapsing. Darrell will investigate.
Diane gave Darrell plans for Heron Creek for his file.
Bonnie presented the Trustees with the Road Crew employee manual from Jennifer Redman, Portage County Prosecutor’s Office with her changes. The Board will review it.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The house on Marks Avenue has been burned down. Akron Air Quality Control and NEOUCOM have been notified.
Resolution No. 2007-041 – Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by Bonnie Howe to amend Resolution No. 2006-193 changing the payment schedule to $22,257.33 from $25,982.00 for the purchase of the 2007 Ford Expedition from Statewide Ford. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; David Armentrout, yea.
The following calls were made in January:
| EMS: | 50 | Mutual Aid: | |
| Fire: | 9 | Given: | 8 |
| Car Accidents: | 4 | Received: | 5 |
| Total: | 63 |
For the month of January they billed non-residents ambulance transports $4,364.00 and collected $2,628.00. Last January we billed $2,926.00 and received $534.00.
Mike Leigh gave a copy of the updated employee manual to the Board. Chief Palmer has reviewed it with all full time members and is currently arranging a meeting with part time members. All members who reviewed the manual signed a letter and it is in their employee folder.
Bonnie asked Mike if they received the Ohio EPA report for the fumes of the Albright residence on Hattrick Road. Mike doesn’t recall receiving it. Bonnie will e-mail them.
RESIDENT’S COMMENTS
Robin Paton, Ohio Edison representative was present to see if the Board had any questions or concerns. The Board is pleased with the service they receive from Ohio Edison at this time. There are a few street light requests, Robin will check on these.
Park Discussion
Diane spoke to Approved Statewide and the paperwork is going well. They are waiting to hear from the Englehart’s attorney (Bill Lentz) who is processing the mortgage.
NEW BUSINESS
Dave suggested installing a community garden on the Wischt property on Tallmadge Road. Diane said that could be a project for next year.
There were three (3) entries for the photo contest. They are as follows:
The Board agreed to continue the photo contest.
Dave has been working with Shirley Riemenschneider in regards to the Portage County Bicentennial historical poster for the “road show”. Dave presented the poster to the Board.
Zoning Commission Proposed Zoning Amendments 2006-005 & 006 Public Hearing
Dave Armentrout opened the meeting at 6:30 PM.
Resolution No. 2007-042 – Motion was made by Bonnie Howe and seconded by Diane Dillon to amend proposed amendment 2006-005 Section 350.03 Schedule Permitted Uses to the following: This includes adding the words “banquet facilities to C8 (Restaurants). This would also create a need to add the same words in Schedule 410.04 C5 – Restaurant/Table Service/Banquet Facilities. Regional Planning Commission also agreed adding permitted use in the C-2 column for Studios for artist, photography, etc. which may include retail sales. The conditionally permitted uses suggested were also approved by Regional Planning Commission in line items A4, G1, 2, 3, & 6 and to create a definition for personal services, including beauty and barber shops; clothing rental; dry cleaning pick-up stores; Laundromats (self-service laundries); funeral parlors, shoe repair shops; tanning salons. These uses may also include accessory retail sales of products related to the services provided”. Since the definition includes Laundromat, that individual category will not need to be a separate line item. Also, because funeral homes/parlors will now be moved to the personal service instead of professional service it will need to be renumbered to C12. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; David Armentrout, yea.
Resolution No. 2007-043 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon to amend proposed amendment 2006-006 Section 370.03 to the following: Schedule of permitted uses – B2, Retail/Service – Limited retail associated with a principal use – a conditionally permitted use in G-I districts. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; David Armentrout, yea.
The public hearing was closed at 6:48 PM.
Resolution No. 2007-044 – Motion was made by David Armentrout and seconded by Diane Dillon the recommend the Rootstown Zoning Commission to review place of worship in Section 350.03 of the zoning regulations. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; David Armentrout, yea.
The Board agreed to tentatively schedule the annual Joint Board Meeting on Monday, March 26th at 6:00 PM at the Town Hall.
Dave presented the Breakneck Creek Coalition brochure that was purchased with grant money.
The Trustees met with Chris Meduri and the attorney for Portage Salt and nothing was resolved.
Dave received a complaint from a resident regarding train traffic noise. Dave suggested she do a petition and submit it to the County Commissioners’ and Congressman Tim Ryan.
FISCAL OFFICER
JoAnn received a notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control of a request for transfer of liquor license from Rootstown Two Inc. dba Firehouse Grill and Pub to BYG Peppers LLC dba Firehouse Grill and Pub, 4809 S. Prospect St., Ravenna, Ohio in Rootstown Township. The Board has not objections and are not requesting a hearing. .
JoAnn received a notice from the Ohio Department of Commerce asking if we own, manage and operate our cemeteries. JoAnn will check to see if we have a certificate on file.
Resolution No. 2007-045 – Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by Bonnie Howe to authorize a cash advance to Fund 2192, Fire Fund in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 to cover expenses (salaries, fringes, etc.). Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Bonnie Howe, yea; Diane Dillon, yea; David Armentrout, yea.
Resolution No. 2007-046 - Motion was made by Diane Dillon and seconded by David Armentrout to pay bills on file with the Fiscal Officer. Upon roll call all yeas and no nays.
Resolution No. 2007-047 - Motion was made by Bonnie Howe to adjourn at 7:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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David Armentrout
Chairman
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JoAnn Townend
Fiscal Officer