Regular Meeting
President Doug Baum called the meeting to order at
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
Baum stated that we had an informational meeting
with the city on the possible 500 acre park which includes the exaction of a 20
acre lake. The main concern from
residents was the possible contamination of their water wells. Attempting to address this, Baum then got
with a hydrologist form ODNR that is willing to meet with the Township and City
to clear any fear of well water contamination.
Another concern is that of the people on
Having said all of that, Baum’s opinion is that the
lake is needed to give better appeal to the younger crowd.
Jim Collins asked why the City of
Strad would like Baum to contact the Hydrologist to
see if she would make herself available to meet with and answer questions of
the neighbors about their wells and the possibility of contamination. Baum said he will try.
Monday, May 7th 07
Vicki Dellagrange stated that of all of the options,
this one definitely sounds like the best.
She would definitely like to see a park rather than a housing project. The Trustees also stated that the plans also
included some equestrian trails.
Arnie Adams is concerned what the checks and
balances are to make sure everything is done and cleaned up the way they say it
is. Baum said that the attorneys will
work that part out.
Linda Zaleski said she is concerned about the dollar
figure that was presented because $500,000 to $600,000 dollars will probably
not be enough. Baum said that if it
goes, they will work that out.
David Ross asked when they are bringing it to the
city council? Baum said that the
proposal from the 14th will be presented at one of the next
meetings.
Clarence Flowers asked if Stark Parks would own the
property at the end? Baum wasn’t sure
how that would work out.
Ron Katt asked who is responsible for driveway
culverts on
Strad contacted Buckeye Mining about a gentleman
that hit a huge pot hole on Bowmont. He thanked
Buckeye Mining for taking care of the gentleman and his vehicle. Gary Alkire, who represents Buckeye Mining,
stated that the responsibility of Bowmont maintenance is Buckeye Mining and yes
they have agreed to pay for the damage to the vehicle.
He did state that there were comments made by a
Trustee to the gentleman that were incorrect and put Buckeye in a bad
light. He addressed those comments and
why they were incorrect.
1. Buckeye does not take its responsibility
seriously. He takes exception to the
comment and Buckeye shows that by having him at every Township meeting.
2. The 2nd statement
by the Trustee was that Buckeye had not done anything to the road when in fact,
they decided to take the base off, and then they were putting it back and that
maybe they errored by not doing the worst part first. It is possible they should have done the
worst part first, but they have spent over $12,000 so far chipping and sealing
Bowmont.
3. The last comment was that
the road was impassable. It may have
been less than favorable, but not impassable.
Alkire finished by stating that they have put stone
on it, and if everything goes well they would be putting tar on it Wednesday.
Monday, May 7th 07
Strad, stated that when someone calls him, he is
expected to do something. He did admit
to speaking a little out of turn when he was called.
Jim Collins stated that tomorrow the Township is
doing work on
Ron Morrow would like to voice his opinion that he
is in favor of the parks plan.
The Trustees asked Fire Chief Arnie Adams how things
are going.
He thanked the road crew for helping out on a call
that they assisted on.
Illegal burns are on the rise and take up a lot of
time and energy when they get out of control.
He also stated that the new squad is out there if
anyone wants to take a look at it.
Strad would like the Zoning Commission, regional
planning, and the Trustees to have a work session.
Zaleski stated that they are not going to make the
deadline if they wait. Strad stated that
the Commission can continue on their path and okay the changes, but he still
things a work session could be helpful.
Strad made a motion to have a special meeting on
Tuesday May 29th with the Zoning Commission, and Regional Planning. Seconded by Anstine.
The Trustees noted that at the Stark County Township
Association meeting, there were comments on how beautiful it is in
The annexation agreement with
Baum stated that there is not any aluminum dross in
cell 7 that could mimick what happened in the other problem cell. Also, 5 flares are operating with 2 spares
for breakdowns.
Buam will be doing the flower bed in front of
Bosely contacted Baum, and he is trying to get the $250,000
for the residents of
Baum also noted that on
Monday, May 7th 07
shouldn’t have to pay for the fix, since they agreed
to maintain it. Anstine will talk to
ODOT on the issue.
Nothing
at this time.
Received a thank you from the
East Sparta Baseball Association for helping out getting the fields in playing
shape.
On
May 14th, there is a meeting that someone will need to open the door
for.
Strad
stated that there is a property on
It
was also noted that the Township won another court case which was in appeals court
against Fred Charton.
Quite
a few ditching
Worked
on Bowmont with Buckeye and noted that they are doing a good job out there.
Riley
sweeping swept the allotments.
It
was brought to my attention that the roof has not been done. $1,440 quote on coating the roof. A motion was made by Strad to coat the
roof. Seconded by anstine.
Mr.
Barns would like us to peel the bank back.
Stay on the right of way and cut it back. The Trustees agreed to look at it again.
Tandem
trailer needs a new floor. He would like
to buy the flooring. $300 for the
planking.
A
motion was made by Anstine to purchase the planking. Seconded by Strad.
Pahanish
would like to purchase a water pump for $1,500.
A
motion was made by Strad to purchase the pump.
Seconded by Anstine.
Public Speaks Session
Recycle
bins are full at the fire station.