Pike Township Trustees Regular

 

 

 

Monday, April 3rd 06

 

 

Regular Meeting

 

President Lee Strad called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  Trustees Bob Anstine and Doug Baum were present as well as Clerk Steve Knox.  Others in attendance were Nancy Collier, Terri Davis, James Davis, Nancy Cramer, Scott & Heather Zollars, Joe Barnes, John Miller, Alison Roberts, Mary Bair, Nancy Edeverost, David Ross, Homer Collins, Ron Katt, Tom O’Dell, Linda Zaleski, Jim Presson, Gary Alkire, Clarence Flowers, Fred Perrenood, Louis & Violet Grooms, Dave Collier, Sharon Perrine, and Mark Pahanish.

 

A motion was made by Anstine to accept the minutes and financial report as presented.  Seconded by Baum.

 

Roll Call Vote:  Strad – Yes

                          Baum – Yes

                          Anstine - Yes

                         

 

1st Public Speaks Session

 

Louis Grooms asked about the railroad tracks by the tile plant.  Anstine stated that he has a meeting with them about the railroad crossing.

 

He also asked about the mud on Maplehurst and wondered if anything could be done.  Pahanish stated that he has called the company and they have cleaned it up repeatedly but with the rain we have had and the kind of terrain they are working in, the mud is inevitable.

 

Attorney Hall stated that the Muskingham Watershed Conservancy District has assessed a 12.00 tax per parcel on all land that is in the Watershed. 

He went on to say that www.mwcd.org can be used to see the assessment.  You must file your objection to the clerk of courts by April 10th if you object to the assessment.

A question was asked on how long this will last.  It is an annual thing, but could go on forever.

 

Joe Barnes has asked for over two years about getting a gate in front of the property that is being used illegally by kids and who knows what else.  Strad stated that we can’t put a gate up because it is not our property.  Once the Sheriff is here though, we will put them up there to patrol.

 

David Ross said he talked to Richard Regula about the recycle bins, and Mr. Regula agreed that they would put them in at the Fire Station on a trial basis to see how much activity they received and then see how it goes.

 

 

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Linda Zaleski asked if there is anyone, or organization that can help her with the flooding that occurs in her driveway.  The Trustees stated that the road crew will be there in the morning to clean up Bear Run.

 

Tom Odell wanted the public to get a brief summary of the court hearings.  Strad asked Mr. Hall to give a brief statement.

Charlie Hall stated that both sides made presentation to the Judge about the proposed settlement with the landfill.  The Judge will have to decide whether the agreement is fair and reasonable.

 

O’dell asked about why Countywide was allowed to get a non-conforming use for 25 acres?

Hall stated that they already had a conditional use permit and they then did a presentation to the BZA and asked the board for an additional 25% increase of the original 100, and it was granted.

 

O’Dell went on to ask why based on the Zoning Book stating that there cannot be two landfills within 8 miles of each other, these landfills are closer than that.  Hall stated that that is one of the issues that is in court.

 

Odell read the minutes from a meeting, but that agreement was thrown out based on the ruling of the Judge. 

 

Terri asked about the continuous odor problems and who oversees the problem.  Strad said he talked with the Ohio EPA and Canton City Health department and the procedure is to call them.  They will document it and go to the landfill to investigate.  The landfill must make an effort to lower the odor issues, but basically there is no penalty for excess odor.  Tim Vandersol said that they have state of the art equipment to control the odor, but it doesn’t seem to be working.

 

There was a question from a resident on how the two landfill agreements are different.  Hall stated that they are about the same with a few minor changes.

They also asked how the tipping fees are established.  Strad stated that the fees are established by the state of Ohio.  He went on to state that the Board has talked to Scott Oeslager and Kirk Schuring about raising them, but a change would need to be made in Columbus so all Landfills would pay the same. 

 

Hall stated that the Zoning Resolutions are used for each side and something can be found and supported for both.  He gave examples from the book on how it is used both ways.

Basically, the zoning book defers back to the County and State to enforce legal items.

 

Hall went through some of the Zoning Book regulations that affect and don’t affect the landfill compliance.

 

Strad stated that the biggest complaint from the Pike Township residents has been about truck traffic.  The Trustees weighed the options and decided that it was in the best interest of the Township to settle and get the ramp put in.

 

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Tom O’Dell stated that the biggest contributor to Club 3000 is Countywide.

 

A resident stated that on April 18th at the Bolivar Elementary School, there will be a meeting on explaining the geology of the area and the impact of not taking care of our most precious resource, water.

 

Baum asked about annexation to Charlie Hall.  Can we head it off, or do we wait until the ball is in our court.  He said you can definitely be proactive, but legally, may not be able to do anything yet.

 

New Business

 

The Trustees opened mowing contracts up for Melscheimer Cemetery. 

Terri’s Landscaping – $600 per mowing.

Burick Landscaping - $300 per mowing.

Scott’s Lawncare - $495 per mowing

J-N Lawncare Service $400 per mowing

Greenhorn - $485 per mowing

 

After a short discussion, it was decided to go with Scott’s Lawncare.

 

A motion was made by Anstine to accept Scott’s Lawncare, Seconded by Baum.

 

Roll Call Baum-Yes

    Anstine – Yes

    Strad - Yes.

 

Baum stated that the East Sparta Homecoming is May 18th, 19th, and 20th with the parade being on the 19th.

 

Strad stated that there will be a cleanup day on May 20th.  Every 3rd Saturday, May through September from 8:00 to 1:00.

 

Old Business

Nothing at this time.

 

Financial Report

Nothing at this time.

 

 
 
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Zoning Report

 

Sharon Perrine read the zoning report.

A hearing is set for May 12 at 9:00 with Judge Sinclair about Stanley Miller.

There is another one April 5th with Charlie Hall and Judge Brown about the Charton case.

 

Road Report

Pahanish read the road report consisting of Mosquito workshop training. 

He would like to buy a drill press.  The Trustees approved between $500 and $1500.

 

Second Public Speaks

Nothing at this time.