Washington Township
Stark County Ohio
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held March 6th 2023 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Boyce, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications were also read. Employee reports included
Park working on opening the park for the summer
Zoning 3 land splits and 1 garage permit.
Fire 14 runs in March with 82 runs YTD. 4 new tires for truck #6 will be purchased for a total of $612.00 after a motion by Wallace and second by Rodgers was approved. Scotts Repair will mount and balance the tires for $120.00 after a motion by Boyce and second by Rodgers was approved. The city of Alliance is donating some 4-inch fire hose they no longer use to the department.
Road Cleaned up trash dumped on Bayton, ditching finished on Salem Church, Hartzell, Mahoning, Bowman, and Anderson between Cenfield and Salem Church, sign work on E. Carol and purchase of road salt was discussed.
With no comments from visitors; bills were paid totaling $221,550.90 after a motion by Boyce and second by Wallace.
Old business included a motion by Boyce to use Kimble Co. for the spring cleanup pricing is the same as last year except for an increase in disposing of tires. Second by Rodgers, motion carried.
New business included a motion by Rodgers to approve $2,993.00 for our AUP audit for 2021 and 2022 by the State of Ohio Auditors office, second by Boyce, motion carried. Boyce also made a motion to approve 2023 dues for Stark County Regional Planning for $250.00 second by Wallace, motion carries. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:00pm with the next regular meeting to be held on March 20th 2023 here at the Township Hall.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held February 20th 2023 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Boyce, roll was called with trustees Boyce and Rodgers present. Trustee Wallace was excused. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications were also read. Employee reports included
Park No report
Zoning 1 permit issued and 1 land split
Fire 20 runs in February with 54 runs YTD runs included, 17 medicals, 1 wire problem, 1 dispatched and cancelled in route and 1 UNK. On a motion by Boyce Pauli Electric will service the fire dept generator for $146.00, second by Rodgers, motion carried.
Road Hand patching on Oswalt, Moulin, Parks, Bowman and E. Carol, ditching on Salem Church and Hartzell received 56 ton of #57 limestone and new mowing tractor has arrived. Repaired a sign on Bayton.
Bills were then paid totaling $22,182.27 after a motion by Boyce and second by Rodgers.
With no old business new business was a motion by Boyce to hold the annual spring cleanup on April 28th and 29th 2023 Friday will be from 12 to 5 pm and Saturday will be from 8am to 12 pm, second by Rodgers, motion carried. The fiscal officer reported the audit for 2021 and 2022 has begun. The trustees will hold a work session with the fire dept. after the next meeting to discuss the Marx radios. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm. The next regular meeting will be held March 6th 2023 at 6:30pm here at the Township Hall.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held February 6th 2023 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Boyce, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included
Park No report
Zoning 7 inquiries about permits and 7 other property inquiries.
Fire 33 total runs in January, 4 runs in February with 37 runs YTD. Several items were approved, they included a motion by Boyce for $185 to MES for gear soap, second by Rodgers, a motion by Wallace to approve Howell Rescue to service the power equipment for $1552.50t, second by Rodgers, $12.99 a month for Adobe reader after a motion and second by Wallace and Boyce, and a motion by Boyce to approve fire dispatching with the city of Alliance at $948.74 per month, second by Wallace.
Road Snow and ice control, received 100 ton of road salt, cleaned up trash on Bayton, and repaired a sign, change cutting edge on one road truck and cleaned up all equipment. Wallace then made a motion to purchase #57 limestone as needed at $27.50 a ton delivered, second by Rodgers, motion carried.
Comments from visitors included Troy Rhodes from First Energy talking about a few new items. Bills were then paid totaling $29,494.46 after a motion by Boyce and second by Wallace.
Old business included a motion to renew our license to operate the sewer system for the Township buildings for $0 with Stark County Health Department, second by Rodgers, motion carried. Rodgers then made a motion to approve the Township mileage at 39.785 miles at calculated by the County Engineers office, second by Wallace, motion carried.
With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 pm with the next regular meeting to be held February 20th 2023 here at the Township Hall.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held January 16th 2023 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Boyce, roll was called with Trustees Boyce and Wallace present and Trustee Rodgers excused. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications were also read. Employee reports included
Park No report
Zoning working on a few items
Fire 20 runs in January with 20 runs YTD. Runs included ;18 medical, 1 fire and 1 investigation. A motion by Wallace for 4 sets of turn out gear and 4 sets of EMT gear totaling $26,664.00 were purchased from MES using American Rescue Money, second by Boyce, motion carried. A motion by Boyce to purchase 6 air bottles totaling $8,310.00 from MES using American Rescue money, second by Wallace, motion carried.
Road Patching on Linwood and Parks, sign work on Moulin and Rummel, trim trees on Colony and Foxdale and a tree down on Mahoning.
With no comments from visitors’ bills were paid totaling$17,512.61 on a motion by Boyce and second by Wallace.
Wallace then announced the Trustees will meet with the Fire Dept at the Fire Station on January 25th at 6:30 pm to discuss a new truck.
With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 pm. The next regular meeting will be held February 6th at 6:30pm here- at the Township Hall.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held January 2rd, 2023 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Boyce, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
Park No report
Zoning Total zoning permits for the year, 2022 totaled $3,163,350.00
Fire 49 runs in December with 532 total runs for the year. Runs included 43 medical, 1 accident 1 assistance, 2 cancelled en route and public service. The Trustees and fire dept will hold a work session on Wednesday January 11th at 6:30pm’
Road Snow and ice control, cutting edges this week and repairs to the lights on one of the road trucks.
The meeting was then adjourned at 6:50 pm with the next regular meeting to be held January 16th 2023 here at the township hall.
Minutes of the organizational meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held January 2nd, 2023 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present.
The trustees then held an election of officers for 2023, Merrit Boyce is the president for 2023 and Wayne Wallace is Vice President. Meeting dates for 2023 will be the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month.
Craig Cobb was reappointed fire chief and Don Morrow was reappointed assistant Fire Chief, compensation for the volunteer fire fighters was also set. Park board and Zoning board members will be paid $50 per year.
Paul Mohr will be road superintendent and Scott Zurbrugg, road crew, Kim Knam will be Township secretary, Travis Keller was reappointed Park Manager. Steve Lacher was reappointed the Zoning Inspector. All employees received a pay increase for 2023.
The employment policy was read with adding Juneteenth as a holiday making 11 holidays paid, vacations were set with 1 week after 1 year of service, 2 weeks after 2 years of service and 3 weeks after 8 years for service. Full time employees will pay 10 percent of their health insurance and the Township will pay their deductible.
Bonding was also set to use “the employee dishonesty and faithful performance of duty” through OTARMA.
Mike Rinaldi was reappointed to the Zoning Board and Mike Miller was reappointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Craig Cobb, Wade Main, Joe Main, Merrit Boyce and Jimmy Jones will be on the Volunteer Fireman Dependency Board.
Permanent Appropriations totaling $2,481,193.30 were approved after a motion by Rodgers and second by Wallace. Huntington Bank will be depository of Township Funds thru December 29th, 2023.
Trustees will pay the Washington Ruritans for manning the monthly cleanup dumpster and maintaining the recycle bins, contract with The Stark County Engineers office for road salt and Kimble Co. for dumpster service.
Boyce will be the designated representative to RPC, Wallace to SCOG and Rodgers to Stark County Health Board. All action taken today will be in effect until the organizational meeting for 2023.
Minutes of the end of year meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held December28th, 2022 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications were also read. Employee reports included
Park Closed for winter
Zoning No report
Fire 40 runs in December with 523 runs YTD. Service was performed on the fire bay doors and new turn out gear was discussed.
Road End of year report showed 360 ton of road salt purchased, roads cracked sealed, 2 ½ miles of roads paved this year and new culvert installed on 3 roads.
Bills were then paid totaling $18,386.20 after a motion by Rodgers and second by Boyce.
With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:45pm, the next meeting will be the 2023 organizational meeting at 6.30pm followed by the first regular meeting of the year.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held December19th,2022 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications were also read. Employee reports included
Park No report
Zoning No report
Fire 23 runs in December with 506 runs YTD. The Fire Dept breakfast will be on April 16 2023 from 8-1. A motion by Rodgers to repair the front door on the station for $2,320.00 was approved after a second by Wallace. Wallace then made a motion to West Point Fire Dept for $400 for a EMT refresher course for 4 firefighters< second by Boyce motion carried. Boyce then made the last motion for $600.00 for extraction training for the department at Sebring Fire Station in January, second by Rodgers, motion carried.
Road Snow and ice control, ditching on Rambo and Beech, installed road side markers and put grindings on Foxdale and Hickorycrest. A motion to purchase 7 snow plow cutting edges for $2,005.00 from the Dexter Co. was approved after a motion by Rodgers and second by Boyce.
Bills were then paid totaling $42,158.84 after a motion to approve by Rodgers and second by Wallace.
New business included a motion by Boyce to approve the $100 fee and $5,000 bond for the road use permit for boring under the road, second by Wallace motion carried. Wallace then made a motion to go into executive session to consider the compensation of a public employee, second by Rodgers, motion carried.
Rodgers then called the meeting back in session with Boyce making a motion to pay a part time road employee $20.00 per hour second by Wallace, motion carried. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 pm with the next meeting to be the year end meeting on December 28th at 6:30pm the next regular meeting will be on January 2nd, 2023 following the 2023 organizational meeting being held a 6:30pm.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held December 5th, 2022 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included
Park Park closed for the winter
Zoning Working on a few items
Fire 59 runs in November with 487 runs YTD, runs included 38 medical, 1 mva, 4 structure fire, 5 outside fires, 1 spill, 1 electrical, 2 standbys, 2 cancelled in route, 1 controlled burn 4 other. On a motion by Wallace up to$500 was approved to Garage Door Openers and Doors to repair man doors at station, second by Boyce, motion carried.
Road Salted roads, ditching on Salem Church and Bayton, cleaned up downed trees, replaced signs on Salem Church, railroad tracks on Parks and curve sign on Bayton.
Bills were then paid totaling $29,022.13 on a motion by Rodgers and second by Boyce.
Old business included a motion by Rodgers to renew our property and liability insurance with OTARMA for $19,901.00, second by Wallace, motion carried.
New business included a motion by Boyce to approve the Stark County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, second by Rodgers, motion carried. A then and now purchase order by Rodgers to pay Workers Comp $3264.00 for 2023 premium to replace a previous purchase order, second by Wallace, motion carried. Temporary appropriations for 2023 totaling $320,000.00 were approved after a motion by Rodgers and second by Boyce, motion carried. Boyce then made a motion to hold our end of year meeting on Wednesday December 28th at 6:30pm. Second by Rodgers, motion carried. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:55pm with the next regular meeting to be held December 19th at 6:30pm.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held November 21st2022 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included
Park No report
Zoning 1 conditional use permit issued
Fire 40 runs in November with 463 runs YTD. A motion by Boyce to pay ESO $976.94 for run reporting software, second by Wallace, motion carried.
Road ditching on Salem Church, ordered 100 ton of road salt, road trucks are ready for winter and cleaned up the back garage and back shop. A motion by Rodgers to send 2 roads to County Engineers Office for winter weight reductions, second by Boyce, motion carried
Bills were then paid totaling $306,518.56 on a motion by Rodgers and second by Boyce.
Old business included a motion by Wallace to pay Workers’ Comp $2763.00 for our 2023 policy, second by Rodgers, motion carried. Rodgers then made a motion to renew our contract with Kimble Co. for our monthly cleanup, second by Wallace, motion carried.
New business was a motion by Boyce to hold a trustee and fiscal officer work session on Tuesday November 29th at 6:00pm to work on items for the new year, second by Rodgers, motion carried. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm with the next regular meeting to be held December 5th 2022.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held November 7th, 2022 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications were also read. Employee reports included
Park bathrooms closed for the winter
Zoning 3 permits issued and 2 conditional use permits, Wallace then made a motion to send a notice to mow to the owner of parcel #75001756. Second by Boyce, motion carried.
Fire 50 runs in October 11 runs in November with 435 runs YTD. November runs included 1 rubbish fire,7 medical, 1 spill cleanup and 1 controlled burn. The dept has been to two trunk or treats. A grant for Marcs radios was discussed.
Road Sign work on Herbster and Rummell, repairs to trucks for winter, hydro leak on backhoe was repaired by JCB. Hand patching on Rummell and Bayton and repaired the end of Winona Ave. Rodgers then made a motion for $1200 to remove trees on Mahoning Ave. Second by Boyce, motion carried.
Comments from visitors included Janet Moser from the Historical Society reporting they are receiving non perishable items for 2 families in the Township, items can be dropped of at the Township Administration Building until November 17th office hours are 8:30 to 1:30 Monday thru Thursday.
Kyle Stone, Stark County Prosecuting Attorney then introduced himself.
Bills were then paid totaling $20,646.97 after a motion by Rodgers and second by Boyce.
With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:05pm with the next regular meeting to be held November 21st at 6:30pm here at the township hall.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held October 17th, 2022 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications were also read. Employee reports included
Park No report
Zoning Working on a few items
Fire 27 runs in October with 401 runs YTD, runs included 17 medical, 2 mva, 1 crop fire, 1 stand by, 1 controlled burn,4 investigations on a motion my Boyce $986.16 to Blasiman Fire Equipment for three (3) 15lb CO detectors, second by Wallace, motion carried. The fire department will have a truck at trunk or treat at Salem Church on October 29th. Chief Cobb announced the 2 new lieutenants on the department are Hunter Cobb and Myron Corso.
Road Culvert work on Carol, Bayton and Rummell, helped Nimishillen Township with their crack seal program and working on getting some trees cut down in the Township.
Comments from visitors included Janet Moser talking about the Historical Society`s soup supper to be held November 5th from 4:30 to 7:00 at Salem Church on Beechwood Ave. Several people then asked about a fire on Jewel about fire dept procedure. With no other comments bills were paid totaling 8,899.32 after a motion by Rodgers and second by Boyce.
With no old business new business had several items including a motion by Rodgers to renew our road department health insurance with Aultcare, the increase is 3 percent, second by Wallace. motion carried. A motion by Wallace to accept the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor, second by Boyce, motion carried. Rodgers then made a motion to accept the Stark Wayne Tusc Solid Waste Management Plan, second by Boyce, Motion carried, the last item was a motion by Rodgers for Kats leveling to level some concrete around the Fire Station for $450.00, second by Wallace, motion carried. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:15pm with the next regular meeting to be held November 7th 2022 here at the Township Hall.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held October 3, 2022 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included
Park Last rental for year will be October 8th closing up for winter
Zoning 5 permits issued, 1 land split and 2 inspections. A notice will be sent to the property owner at 1280 Beech St for a building and vegetation after a motion by Boyce and second by Rodgers was approved.
Fire 35 Runs in September with 380 runs YTD. Runs included 1 fire, 27 medical, 1 person in distress, 5 stand by for other dept. and 1 controlled burn. $5,000 was approved to Scotts for inspection and service on the fire trucks after a motion by Wallace and second by Boyce was approved. Rodgers then made a motion to approve a service agreement and also a Business agreement with Ohio Billing Inc, second by Boyce, motion carried.
Road 2nd road side mowing is complete, pipe will be delivered tomorrow for job on Bayton and trying to fix an oil leak on the backhoe.
Comments from visitors included Janet Moser from the Township Historical Society- about the 10th
annual soup supper on November 5th from 4:30 till 7:00 pm at Salem Church on Beechwood Ave. there were other comments from visitors. Bills were then paid totaling $19,880.77 on a motion by Rodgers and second by Boyce.
Old business was a discussion by Wallace about an increase to out Local Government Funds for 2023 thru 2027, Wallace made a resolution approving and adopting the extension of an alternative method for apportioning the Stark County undivided local government fund for 2023 through 2027 and authorizing the execution of the agreement. Second by Rodgers resolution passed with 3 yes votes.
With no new business the meeting was adjourned at 7:20pm with the next regular meeting to be held October 17, 2022 here at the Township Hall.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Washington Township Trustees held September 19, 2022 here at the Township Administration Building
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included:
Park No report
Zoning Three permits have been issued so far for the month, all for accessory storage buildings. The owner of 3394 Union Ave. has responded to the notices sent to him. He will provide proof of the registrations for all the vehicles on his property. Answered various inquiries regarding zoning regulations for construction in the township.
Fire 359 runs YTD. The golf outing went well and the department had a truck in the Louisville parade. Information and fees for the MARCS radio system in Stark County was provided. There is a house bill being proposed in Ohio; HB 280 to pay the user fees for the MARCS radio system. Phil Mazzaei is a new member of the department after motion by Wallace to approve and seconded by Boyce, motion carried. Wayne has been in contact with Deb Dawson of the Prosecutor’s Office regarding an Auxiliary committee for the department. She would like a plan mapped out of what exactly the committee’s role would be.
Road Roadside mowing continues. A culvert on Bayton needs replaced. Would like to purchase 42” pipe to slide into the existing culvert. The pipe is $60.90 per foot and at least 50 feet is needed. Rodgers made a motion to purchase pipe, not to exceed $3500, for culvert repair on Bayton. Seconded by Boyce, motion carried. Have not received the Paving Invoice yet and hopefully the new mower will be delivered next month.
Communications included: The township recycled 96.33 tons of various materials in 2021. Letter asking if any of the Trustees would like to be a nominee to sit on the OTARMA Board of Directors. No one is interested.
Becky Baddeley, the branch director of Rodman Public Library was present to talk about the levy on the November ballot. She explained it is a 1.5 mill renewal levy that accounts for 35% of their funding. She would like to encourage all township residents to vote yes, so they can continue to offer all their great services to the Alliance area and surrounding communities.
President Rodgers made a motion to pay bills in the amount of $12,976.83, seconded by Boyce.
No old business. New business was if any of the trustees would like to attend the SCTA meeting and dinner to be held at Lexington Township on October 20, 2022. The trustees need to decide at next months’ meeting.
With no other business, Rodgers made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Wallace. Meeting adjourned at 6:54 PM with the next regular meeting to be held on October 3, 2022 at 6:30 PM.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Washington Township Trustees held September 6, 2022 her at The Township Administration Building
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included:
Park Everything going well. Rentals are winding down. Dealing with a few messy rentals, mowing and mulching the park grounds. The port a potty will be picked up the first week of October. The last rental will be October 8th.
Zoning Three permits were issued in August. Answered several inquiries regarding various zoning questions. Two Nuisance Notices will be sent to 3394 south Union residence. One for unlicensed vehicles and one for owner maintenance, after a motion by Boyce and second by Wallace was approved.
Fire 35 runs in August with 348 YTD. Runs included 25 Medical, 1 structure fire, 2 EMS incidents, 1 person in distress, 1 public assistance, 1 cover assignment, 2 cancelled enroute, 1 wrong location. Some upcoming FD events, include, the golf outing on 9/11, 9/18 the Louisville Parade, 9/23 Community Day at Marlington and Touch a Truck on 9/24. Scott Koehn resigned from the department citing personal reasons, Engine 2 and utility 6 have been repaired. The Chief and Asst. Chief will be attending the Stark County Chief’s Meeting on September 15th. Wallace made a motion to reimburse the $44 to attend said meeting, second by Rodgers. Motion approved.
Road Crack sealing is done on Queensbury. Dealt with a downed tree on Fox. Have started the second round of mowing this week
Communications included: a letter sent by the Washington Hills HOA thanking the Trustees and Road Department for the crack sealing work and all they do to help maintain the roads.
Comments from visitors included a Washington Hills resident inquiring about what can be done about all the truck/construction traffic going through their allotment. He would possibly like to see some speed tables (removable speed bumps) placed on the roads. Other visitors included: Dan Swisher, Marlington Local’s new Superintendent. He wanted to introduce himself and is hoping for greater communication between the townships and the various township departments and the school district. All agreed to give updates about various events and news in the future. Bills were then paid totaling $30,387.84 on a motion by Rodgers, second by Wallace.
New business included; Wallace reminding the Trustees that the Local Government Distribution Fund’s 5-year term will be up 2023. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM with the next regular meeting to be held Monday, September 19, 2022 at 6:30 PM.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held August 15th 2022 here at The Township Administration Building
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included
Park No report
Zoning 4 permits issued and a notice to mow will be sent to the property owner od 3125 Beechwood Ave after a motion by Rodgers and second by Boyce was approved.
Fire 20 runs in August with 324 runs YTD. Runs included 16 medical, 1 person in distress 1 stand by, and 2 cancelled in route. 5 air bottles from MES were purchased for $1050.00 ea after a motion by Wallace and second by Boyce. The Trustees and Fire Dept. will hold a work session on August 23 at 6:30pm to discuss the purchase of a new truck.
Road The grinding and paving of Cenfield is complete, new loader has arrived, repaired road on Baldwin and patched the crossover at Barhett and Colony, repairs to cut off saw and a new ditching bucket from JCB for $3449.00 was approved after a motion by Boyce and second by Wallace. Rodgers also made a motion to purchase 1 skid of creak sealer for $1800, second by Wallace, motion carried.
Comments from visitors included a resident asking about signs posted on wooden power poles, residents are reminded that it is illegal to post signs on the poles. Bills were then paid totaling $98,648.17 after a motion to approve by Rodgers and second by Boyce.
New business was a motion by Wallace to approve the 2023 alternative tax budget prepared by the Fiscal Officer, second by Rodgers, motion carried. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:55pm with the next regular meeting to be held Tuesday September 6, 2023 because of Labor Day being on Monday.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held July 18th,2022 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications were also read. Employee reports included
Park Travis thanked the people that helped at the car show and chicken dinner. Everything else going well.
Zoning several of the properties site for tall grass have been mowed, 3 permits issued and Wallace made a motion to add the mowing and administration fees to the taxes at 3125 Beechwood Ave, second by Boyce, motion carried.
Fire 31 runs in July with 48282 runs YTD, runs included 9 medical, 3 mva, 2 structure
Fire, 15 medical, 1 spill, 3 wires down,3 mva, 1 odor investigation, 2 public assist 2 runs cancelled and 1 smoke detector malfunction. The Department will be at the carnation pump in and the carnation grand parade. 2 new members of the fire department were approved by the trustees, Nathan A Weisel and Jacqualyne A Wilson motion b y Rodgers and second by Boyce.
Road Hand patching on Bayton and Oswalt, culvert repairs on Anderson and Rummell, cut limbs at 183 and Bayton and tall weeds at corner of Beechwood and Cenfield and the crack seal machine will be here this week.
Comments from visitors included Tiffany Nicols from Oakhill Manor discussing the new programs at the facility and Tom Schillig asking about speeding on Beech Ave and if the Sheriff could patrol it. With no other comments bills were paid totaling $6,842.16 on a motion by Rodgers and second by Boyce.
New business was a resolution by Wallace regarding nuisance letters for tall grass the resolution will say that if the grass is not mowed within 7 days of receiving notice the Township will mow and the mowing fee and an administration fee will be sent to County Auditor to put an assessment on the property taxes, second by Boyce, motion carried. Resolution number 07180322. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 pm with the next regular meeting to be held August 1st 2022 hers at the Township
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held July 5th ,2022 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included
Park The annual car show and chicken and biscuit dinner will be held July 16th starting at 4:30pm at Beechwood Playground.
Zoning 3 permits issued working on a few items
Fire 35 runs in June, 4 runs in July with 257 runs YTD. Run included; 2 structure fires, 2 vehicle fires, 29 medical 2 mva 1 assist and 3 cancelations.
Road 1st round of roadside mowing complete, repair catch basin on Cenfield and repairs to mowing tractor. Wallace made a motion to purchase up to 2 pallets of crack seal material from DJL Supply at $1,608.75 each, second by Boyce, motion carried.
Comments from visitors included Carolyn Caskey reporting the Historical Society will sell pop and water at the car show and dinner. With no other comments bills were paid totaling $19,038.90 after a motion by Rodgers and second by Boyce.
Old business included a motion by Wallace to purchase 3 new tables for meeting hall from Staples, up to $1100.00, money will be spent from the American Rescue Plan account second by Boyce, motion carried.
New business was a motion by Wallace to accept to estimated amount of $162,123.00 from the County Auditor that a renewal road levy will generate for 5 years, second by Boyce, motion carried resolution #07050422. Also, a motion by Wallace to submit the question of a renewal of a tax levy of 1.25 mils at the November 8,2022 general election beginning in tax year 2023. For road repairs and reconstruction of township roads, the calculated amount the levy will generate is $163,123.00 per year for 5 years. Second by Rodgers, motion carried. Resolution #07050522. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm with the next regular meeting to be held July 18th 2022 here at the Township Hall.
The minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held June 20th, 2022 here at the Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications were also read. Employee reports included:
Park - No report
Zoning - Reported that the Bixler trailer on Mahoning has been moved. Had one question regarding a pool permit that the pool then leaked. The certified letter from 3125 Beechwood was returned, Steve will make arrangements to have that mowed.
Nuisance letters were sent regarding the following addresses:
1870 Eastmoor - Motion by Boyce, Second Wallace, motion carries
4800 Union Ave - Motion Rodgers, Second Wallace, motion carries
5410 Union Ave - Motion Boyce, Second Rodgers, motion carries
6330 Union Ave - Motion Boyce, second Wallace, motion carries
1686 Winchester - Motion Wallace, Second Rodgers
Fire dept - Wallace moved to pay $150 to dependency board, Rodgers second, motion carries. Dept. was able to get the 6 bank chargers for half the price they had originally thought, $236. Discussed servicing the 50 KW generator. The trustees and fire department will have a work night on July 18th, at 7:15 after the scheduled trustee meeting. 235 runs year to date.
Road Dept.- roadside mowing, nothing scheduled yet for this year's paving.
Public Speaks - Tony Wasik 11941 Louisville St. Stated that Oakhill Manor is expanding their services to include alcohol, drug and sex rehab. Asked if the township had any zoning to regulate this, we do not. Also asked about their change in license, he was directed to our prosecuting attorney, Debra Dawson.
Carolyn Caskey, Louisville St - Speaking for the Historical Society states that their flag burning ceremony was a success and well attended with a huge amount of flags properly disposed of.
Jerry Haynam - Speaking for the Ruritans stated that they will repaint the township sign. Trustees to provide the paint and Ruritans to do the painting.
Bills were paid for a total of $9302.21, with a motion from Rodgers and a second from Boyce, motion passes.
Old Business - Wallace moved to approve the spending of $465.99 of the American Rescue Plan money to staples for new chairs, Boyce seconded the motion, motion passed.
Wallace moved to submit the renewal of the township road levy (1.25 mill) to the Stark County auditor to be certified. Rodgers seconded, motion carried.
New business - Boyce moved to enter into an agreement between Washington Township and Energy Harbor Regarding Electric Aggregation for the next year. Wallace seconded the motion and motion carried.
Wallace moved to enter into Executive Session at 7:09 pm to consider compensation of a public Employee, Rodgers second, motion carries.
Rodgers stated that the trustees were back in regular session at 7:15.
Wallace moved to raise Steve Lacher’s pay as zoning inspector to $20/hour. This will start for any work done after June 30th. Rodgers seconded and motion carries.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held June 6th, 2022 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications were also read. Employee reports included
Park Water softener has been repaired, mowing and doing repairs.
Zoning 4 permits issued and a notice to mow will be sent to the property owned at 3125 Beechwood Ave after a motion by Wallace and second by Boyce was approved.
Fire 42 runs in May, 4 runs in June for 220 runs YTD. Runs included 1 vehicle fire, 1 rubbish fire, 2 field fires, 31 medical, 2 wires down, 1 service call, 1 cancelled in route, 2 controlled burn, 1 investigation and 4 false alarms. The fire dept will take a truck to the Sebring parade, Minerva Parade and the burn camp, several po`s were approved, they included a motion by Boyce to purchase 2 10 packs of LED flares at $660.00 each, second by Wallace, $300.00 for calibration gas after a motion by Rodgers and second by Wallace, $500 for a Four bank radio charger, motion by Wallace and second by Rodgers and $855 for 3 personal co2 detectors after a motion by Boyce and second by Wallace.
Road Ditching on Kenmore, catch basin cleanout on Greenbriar, hand patching on Moulin and Bayton, repairs to both mowing tractors and starting mowing on Cenfield, South Mahoning, Bowman, Salem Church and Hartzell.
Comments from visitors include Janet Moser from the Historical Society reporting about the flag burning on June 14th at 6:30pm, used flags can be dropped off at the Township any time. A representative form the Washington Hills HOA asked about repairs to the roads. Bills were then paid totaling $22,274,42 after a motion by Rodgers and second by Boyce was approved.
New business included a motion by Boyce and second by Rodgers to have Aid Pest Control service the park and the Administration Building, motion carried and to purchase 4 new chairs from Staples at $110.00 ea. after a motion by Boyce and second by Rodgers. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:20pm with the next regular meeting to be held June 20th 2022 here at the Township Hall.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held May 16th, 2022 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications were also read. Employee reports included
Park No problems, doing maintenance and mowing
Zoning 1 permit issued, the variance at the BZA meeting was approved until July 15th and several other items are being worked on.
Fire 27 runs in May with 201 YTD. The department will have the fire trailer for 2nd grade at Washington school on May 23rd, go to the Alliance and Marboro Memorial Day parades and training with Alliance on May 18th and the golf outing will be held on September 11th. Several purchase orders were approved including $2,246.18 to Albright Electric for new lights on fire station, motion by Wallace and second by Boyce. $297 to MES for 3 buckets of foam, motion by Rodgers and second by Boyce and $977.88 to MES for a new item for truck #1, motion by Rodgers and second by Wallace.
Road Ditching on Bayton and Anderson, new hydraulic hose and filter on mowing tractor, replaced broken window on backhoe, did hand patching on Moulin and Linwood and replaced sign on Frederick. On a motion by Wallace the following was approved for the summer road program Allied for gravel, East Fairfield Stone for limestone and Shelly Co. for summer road paving, second by Rodgers, motion carried.
Comments from visitors was Carolyn Caskey from the Historical Society reporting the following; flags will be put on graves this Sunday May 22nd at 1:30pm if anyone wants to help, the Memorial Day service will be May 29th at 2:00 pm at the Memorial by Fire Station and the annual flag burning will be June 14th at 6:30 pm used or torn flags can be left at the Township Administration Building any time before that date.
Bills were then paid totaling $10,645.49 after a motion by Rodgers and second by Boyce was approved. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:10pm with the next regular meeting to be held June 5th at 6:30pm.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held May2nd 2022 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included:
Park No report
Zoning Working on a few items BZA hearing 0n May 10th for a trailer on Mahoning.
Fire 33 runs in April with 174 runs YTD, runs included 19 medical, 4 mva, 1 tree down, 2 lift assist, 5 false alarms and 1 traffic control.
Road Ditching on Bayton and Frederick, fix blowholes on Lacrosse, Birdland, Anderson and Bayton. The city jet truck was used on Baldwin, put snow equipment away and the spring and roadside cleanup included 7 trash dumpsters and 11/2 tire dumpsters. A window for the JCB backhoe from JCB for $860.22 was approved after a motion by Wallace and second by Rodgers.
Bids for the summer road program were opened and tabled until road supt. Paul Mohr can study them after a motion by Rodgers and second by Boyce was approved. Wallace then made a motion to hold a work session with Paul Mohr to discuss the bids and summer road program, second by Boyce, motion carried.
Comments from visitors included Carolyn Caskey of the Historical Society reporting that the annual Memorial Day program will be Sunday May 29th at 1pm at the memorial at the Township site. Bills were then paid totaling $25,157.14 after a motion by Rodgers and second by Boyce.
New business was a motion by Wallace to purchase a JCB 409 front end loader to be used by the road dept. at the price of $93,206.53 using American Rescue Money, second by Boyce, motion carried. Also, a motion by Wallace to purchase a mowing tractor for the road dept including a John Deere tractor and Tiger Boom mower at the price of $195,918.04, second by Rodgers, motion carried. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 pm with the next regular meeting to be held May 16, 2022 at 6:30 pm here at the Township Hall.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held April 18th 2022 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications were also read. Employee reports included
Park No report
Zoning 1 permit issued with $109.20 in value. The variance for Don Larson was approved by the BZA. Motion by Boyce to send notice to remove cars to property owner at 4210 Union Ave and also a notice sent to 13245 Easton St to remove 2 trailers, second by Wallace, motion carried. Motion by Boyce to send notice to remove a trailer to property owner at 5093 Mahoning Ave, second by Rodgers, motion carried.
Fire 17 runs in April with 158 runs YTD. Wallace made a motion for D&T Truck repair for repairs to Truck 2, $1500 to repair a water leak. Second by Rodgers, motion carried. Boyce then made a motion for $505 to Penncare for 2 ems bags and to send 2 people to heavy equipment rescue training at $75 each second by Rodgers, motion carried.
Road Ditching on Cenfield, Salem Church and South Mahoning, removed down tree on Bowman and sign work on Mahoning and Moulin. Rodgers then made a motion for 6 ditching head bladed from Dexter at $92.00 each, second by Wallace, motion carried.
Comments from visitors included Troy Rhodes from Ohio Edison. Bills were then paid totaling $9567.39 after a motion by Rodgers and second by Boyce.
Old business was a motion by Rodgers to J&C Ambulance for $1815.00, second by Wallace, motion carried.
New business included a motion by Wallace to purchase 2000 UAN checks from Hanley business for $284.00 including freight, second by Rodgers, motion carried. Andy Reinsel was appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Tom Schott was appointed as an alternate after a motion and second by Rodgers and Boyce. Rob Kidd and Mathew Truax were appointed to the Park Board after a motion and second by Boyce and Wallace. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:20pm with the next regular meeting to be held May 2nd 2022 at 6:30pm here at The Township Hall.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held April 4th 2022 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications were also read. Employee reports included
Park Park is open for the summer and Port a Jon has been delivered
Zoning 4 permits issued and there will be a Board of Zoning Appeals hearing on April 11 for a variance for a building on front property. A notice to remove unlicensed cars and 1 for junk cars will be sent to the property owner at 3394 Union Ave after a motion by Boyce and second by Wallace was approved.
Fire 46 runs in March with 143 runs YTD. A motion for $353.85 by Wallace for batteries for truck 5 was approved after a second by Boyce.
Road Snow and ice control and ditching on West Cenfield, Churchill, Kenmore, Hartzell and Lynnhaven. Boyce made a motion to advertise for bids for the summer road program, bids to be in by May 2nd by 12 pm and opened at 7:00 pm the same day, second by Rodgers, motion carried.
Comments from visitors included Dan Swisher talking about the Marlington School levy on the ballot in May. Bills were then paid totaling $22,042.85 after a motion by Rodgers and second by Wallace.
Old business was a motion by Rodgers to renew our BWC group rating with Sedgwick for $445.00 second by Boyce, motion carried.
New Business included a motion by Wallace to pay the $500 deductible deemed a moral obligation to the driver of the car our fire truck was in an accident with, second by Rodgers, motion carried. A Trustee work session to discuss the uses for the American Rescue plan money the Township is receiving will be held April 12 at 6:30pm after a motion by Wallace and second by Boyce.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held March 24th,2022 here at The Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with trustees Rodgers and Boyce present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. No communications were read. Employee reports included
Park Park is open and restrooms will be open starting April 1st. Boyce made a motion for the port a jon to be delivered April 4th for the summer. Price will be $97 per month, second by Rodgers, motion carried. Boyce also made a motion to repair the water softener system for $350.00, second by Rodgers, motion carried.
Zoning Working on a few items and a notice to abate to 701 w Beech after a motion by Boyce and second by Rodgers.
Fire 31 runs in march with 126 YTD. The antenna has been replaced, the fire dept will be in the Alliance Memorial Day parade and the annual Firemens’ breakfast will be April 3rd from 8-1 indoor dining and carryout will be available.
Road Snow and Ice control, sign work on Bayton and Hartzell, fixed the fence at the recycle site, hand patched on Bayton, Cenfield, Parks, Ridgehill, East and West Carol and Queensbury. Fixed a broken Tile on Baldwin and Maintenance on the Trucks.
Comments from visitors included: Carolyn Caskey reporting the Historical Society will meet March 22nd at the Township Hall.
Bills were then paid totaling $12,645.07 after a motion by Boyce and second by Rodgers. Old business was a reminder by the Fiscal Officer the reporting for the American Rescue money has to be done by April 30th 2022.
New business was a motion by Rodgers to pay $370 for our Stark County Township Assoc. dues second by Boyce, motion carried. The annual spring cleanup was discussed, the clean up will be April 29th from noon till 5pm and April 30th from 8am until noon. Residents are reminded that there is a limit of 10 tires per household. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 pm with the next regular meeting to be held April 4th at 6:30pm here at the Township Hall.
Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held March 7, 2022 here at the Township Administration Building.
The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications were also read. Employee reports included:
Park Travis reported he has installed the new blinds ordered for the Administration Bldg. He suggested to the trustees that they approve the order for four more sets of blinds, to complete the installation on all the remaining windows in the building. A motion was made by Boyce to approve a PO for up to $250.00 to Lowes to purchase the remaining blinds, seconded by Wallace. Motion carried. An order will be placed for cleaning supplies and paper products for the upcoming rental season at the park, and park cleanup is underway. The ballfields are not playable at this time.
Zoning Two permits were issued. One for a new residence valued at $400,000.00 and one for an addition to a residence valued at $110,000.00. Attended a training session in February with SCRPC.
Fire 45 runs in February with 102 YTD. Runs included 29 Medical, 4 MVA, 5 trees/wires down, 1 CO call, 1 lift assist, 1 water removal, 1 electrical fire, 1 false alarm, and 1 lock out. A motion by Wallace for gear alterations to MES for $200.00, a second by Boyce. A motion by Boyce for $1500.00 for gear from Louisville FD, a second by Rodgers. A motion by Rodgers for $341.11 to MES for alterations to gear from Homeworth FD, a second by Boyce. Lightbulbs are in for the fire station; the Vassu antenna project will happen when the weather is fit. Asked about paying Aultworks $125.00 to view physical results online (more info is needed). The Annual Breakfast will be held on April 3, 2022 from 8 am to 1 pm, both dine-in and carry-out will be available.
Road Snow and Ice Control, all the road salt has been delivered 360.29 tons for the year. Removed a downed tree on Mahoning, fixed yards in Washington Hills, installed a new weight limit sign on Herbster, and hand patched Cenfield and Bayton.
Comments from visitors included residents asking if the township would address issues with the property owners at 6985 Beechwood. They have garbage piling up, stray cats (more than a dozen) and a dog running loose; along with other issues. The township will issue a nuisance notice to the homeowner regarding the trash issue.
Bills were then paid totaling $57,137.05 after a motion by Rodgers and a second by Wallace.
Old business included; Spring Clean-up is set for April 29 and April 30, 2022. Kimble’s will be providing the roll-offs. The township received a total of $488,000.00 in American Rescue Plan money.
New business was a motion by Boyce to pay $250.00 to SCRPC for the annual dues, with a second by Wallace. A motion by Rodgers to reimburse Jimmy Jones in the amount of $449.00 for the SAM registration renewal, with a second by Wallace. The results of the speed study done on Anderson were that it warrants a 40 MPH speed limit. On a motion by Wallace, the township will send the speed study back to the County for them to submit to the State, with a second by Boyce. Jimmy Jones will be participating in virtual seminars to receive his required training hours.
With no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm. The next regular meeting will be held on March 21, 2022 at 6:30 pm here at the Township Hall.