AUGUST 11, 2021

                                                                                  REGULAR MEETING

The Poland Township Board of Trustees held a regular meeting August 11, 2021 at the Poland Township Government Center located at 3339 Dobbins Road Poland, Ohio.

Mr. Ungaro calls the meeting to order.   

Mr. Sweeney leads the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Scharville does roll call. Ungaro, Kempers, and Wollet are present.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve the minutes dated July 14, 2021, July 20, 2021 and August 5, 2021.  Seconded by Mrs. Wollet.  Voting yes - Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers.  Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to authorize payment for all outstanding bills for the Township.   Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers.  Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve Resolution #21-26: video service fee for Armstrong Utilities. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers.  Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve Resolution #21-27: Aqua rates.  Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers.  Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve Resolution #21-28: Opioid Settlement Agreement. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers.  Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve Resolution #21-29: Rate Budget Commission. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers.  Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve Resolution #21-30:  Nuisance Notice, for the following:

• 7490 Cobblers Run (vacant lot)
• 1831 Coit Road
• 2327 Bel-Aire Lane
• 2337 Bel-Aire Lane

Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers.  Motion carried. 

RECOGNITION OF GUESTS:

Mr. Ungaro introduces Mr. David Sweeney, 64 Iroquois Street.  Speaks to the board about creating a memorial park in Rowan Sweeney’s name with a foundation setup to be able to help other children. 

PARK COMMITTEE:

Mr. Filicky is present to give monthly report. 

RECYCLING:

Mr. Scharville is present, nothing to report. 

ZONING DEPARTMENT:

Mr. Robert Monus is present to give monthly report. 

Monthly report from July.

• 1 new structure, valuation- $241,180; fees collected-$1,698
• 15 additional improvements, valuation-$104,266; fees collected-$788
• 11 misc. permits issued for a total of -$55.00; 3-appeals, misc- $550; 0-admendment, 41 violations for the month; total valuation for the month- $345,446; total fees collected-$3,091.

ROAD DEPARTMENT:

Mr. Tommy Monus is present to give monthly report.                                                                             

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve Foust Construction for the Robin Road project and not to exceed $18,000.  Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers.  Motion carried.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Chief Goodin is present.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve the replacement of the DVR camera system from Tight Spot in the amount not to exceed $2,500 Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers.  Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve resignation letter from Jessica Emanuel effective 08/04/2021. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve to advertise for the part time police secretary position.  Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers.  Motion carried.

Mr. Ungaro motions to approve resignation letter from Zachary Hodgson effective 08/10/2021. Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers.  Motion carried.

ELECTED OFFICIAL COMMENTS:

Mrs. Wollet- No comment

Mr. Kempers - to Ken Filicky, thank you, the event held at the park was outstanding. 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Pete Ruozzo, 5359 New Castle Road, speaks to board about the continued flooding problems.

Brent Bowker, 7882 Tuscany Drive, representative to Republic, expresses how beautiful the park is, he takes his grandchildren there at least once a week.

Ron Dutko, 6662 Katahdin Drive, asks the board since there are a lot of grants going around for structures, do they have to apply for them for the flooding, how is this being used and how much will be given.

Mr. Ungaro motions to adjourn at 6:48 p.m.  Seconded by Mrs. Wollet. Voting yes – Ungaro, Wollet and Kempers. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned.

Eric C. Ungaro, Chairman                                                

Edward Kempers, Vice Chair

Joanne Wollet, Trustee                                                      

Paul J. Canter, Fiscal Officer