Regular Meeting
Regular Meetings
The Perry Township Board of Trustees meets in Regular Meeting format on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM.
The meetings are held at the Township Hall located at
3111 Hilton Street NW
in Massillon. Regular Meetings include reports by Department Heads, the Law Director, and the Township Administrator. The public is welcome to offer comments during the Public Speaks portion of the agenda on township related matters.
Perry Township Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
November 19, 2013 7:00 pm
Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance:
Excused absence: Law Director, Charlie Hall; Road Superintendent, John Masalko ~ Chris Young , Assistant Road Superintendent here this evening in his absence
Additions/Deletions to Agenda:
Approval of the November 12, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes.
Public Hearings/Invited Guests:
Communications:
Public Speaks on items up for Board Approval: None.
Township Business requiring Board Action: None.
Unfinished Business: None.
New Business:
Trustee Haines made a motion to approve bills and payroll in the amount of $158,586.25 for the week ending November 19, 2013; Seconded by Trustee Laubacher.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes.
Fiscal Officer:
Trustee Haines made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2013 Regular Meeting; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes.
Administration:
Consider Accepting Bicentennial Donations
Administrator Fetzer stated that there are three (3) additional Bicentennial donations for the Board to consider accepting: Perry Sippo Friends of the Library in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00); Seifert Technologies in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00); and Staley Technologies in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00). Each of these sponsors will receive a Lieutenant Plaque.
Consider Accepting ODOT Letter Granting Permission to Close SR 172 from Saratoga Avenue to Delverne Avenue for the Perry Rotary Turkey Trot on 11/28/13 Beginning 7:00 am until 10:00 am
Trustee Laubacher stated that Mr. Ron Manse, Chairman, Perry Rotary Club, had sent a request to the Ohio Department of Transportation for the closing of SR 172 from Saratoga Avenue to Delverne Avenue in Perry Township for the annual Turkey Trot 5k race on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 28, 2013 at 7:00 am until 10:00 am. Permission letter from ODOT, attached before the Board.
Trustee Chessler made a motion that the Board of Trustees state its concurrence with the road closure for the Perry Rotary Club 5k race on Thursday, November 28, 2013 in the manner and under the terms outlined by the Ohio Department of Transportation; Seconded by Trustee Haines.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes.
Fire Department: None.
Police Department:
Consider Accepting the Retirement of Pat Vancamp
Police Chief Pomesky stated that the Police Department received a notice from Dispatcher Vancamp of her desire to retire effective December 26, 2013 at the end of her assigned shift. Chief Pomesky stated that Dispatcher Vancamp leaves the department after ten (10) years of dedicated service and will be missed by the Department.
Trustee Chessler stated that with regret makes a motion to accept the retirement letter from Dispatcher Vancamp, effective December 26, 2013 at the end of her assigned shift; Seconded by Trustee Laubacher.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes.
Road Department:
Law Director: None.
Zoning:
Consider Extension of SCRP that states MOF Program has been extended to May 31, 2014
Consider Authorization to Rebid with New Completion Date
Zoning Inspector Weckbacher stated that he received an email from Stark County Regional Planning, attached before the Board, and had also sent a copy of this same email to Law Director Hall for approval. This email states that in the Moving Ohio Forward demolition grant program, an announcement of the program’s deadline has been extended to May 31, 2014. Mr. Weckbacher stated that he has compiled bid packets to send out for rebid and has also indicated notice to rebid this demolition job as soon as possible, weather permitting. Zoning Inspector Weckbacher indicated that if the Board agrees, he will also indicate a deadline date of March 31, 2014.
Trustee Chessler made a motion that the Board authorize the Zoning Inspector to take all steps necessary to comply with and solicit for bids the demolition of the properties that are subject for demolition in Perry Township under the grant program that we have pursued. The bid specifications have included that the demolitions are to be completed on or before March 31, 2014. Said bids are to come before the Board no later than Tuesday, December 10, 2013; Seconded by Trustee Laubacher.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes.
Parks/Recycling: None.
Executive Session(s):
Department Matters Not Requiring Board Action:
Administration: None.
Fire Department: None.
Parks/Recycling: None.
Police Department: None.
Road Department: None.
Zoning: None.
Law Director: None.
Upcoming Events:
~Perry Township Bicentennial meetings are normally scheduled for the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall, however, the meetings in November and December have been cancelled. The next Bicentennial meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2014.
~Bicentennial Kick Off Dinner – January 18, 2014 at the Exploration Gateway – Tickets available at www.perrytwp.com – $25.00 per person – Live Entertainment: Timeless
Public Speaks-Open Forum:
Dave Kerestes, 3500 Lincolnway E., Apt. 4, Massillon, OH 44646 – Mr. Kerestes stated that again he wanted to address the businesses down the highway that are entering egress and ingress off of Interstate 172 as well as zoning violations, building code violations and wanted to address how some businesses ever received a certificate of occupancy or certificate of conformance letter from zoning, police or the fire department.
Mr. Kerestes stated that as he has looked into this, by law, he doesn’t see how they could have one. Particularly, the Hype, the following items do not conform to the requirements or rules adopted by the Ohio Board of Building Standards pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code. Back when the Hype was formerly a teen night club, this business had applied for a certificate of occupancy; they were denied on the grounds that this business was a Type 3 building per zoning and were trying to change this zoning to A2 which would require sprinkler systems, exit lighting, fire extinguishers, etc. In addition, the sign in front of the building is required to be ten (10) feet above finished flooring. The temporary sign should be back fifteen (15) feet from the right-of-way line which happens to be Morrie’s Bar wall of the building. There are many zoning violations, building code violations and wondered why this illegal liquor establishment is still open.
Trustee Haines stated that in reference to the several matters Mr. Kerestes has addressed, with regard to the sign matter, our Zoning Inspector has addressed this subject and follow up with the proper permit documentation will take place.
Trustee Haines stated that in regard to the building code violations Mr. Kerestes has referenced, Perry Township does not oversee those particular matters, they would fall under the responsibility of Stark County. Mr. Kerestes stated that in reference to the certificate of compliance, this would require a fire inspection by the fire chief and this did not happen and did not happen for many businesses. Mr. Kerestes stated that as he goes up and down Lincolnway, he does not see Worker’s Compensation papers hanging up or certificate of occupancy letters.
Trustee Haines stated that the last time Mr. Kerestes was here at a meeting, it was discussed that he would follow up with a meeting with Law Director Hall on some of these matters. Trustee Haines inquired if a follow up meeting did take place or if follow up has continued. Mr. Kerestes stated that it has not. More discussion took place. Trustee Haines indicated that he would speak to the Law Director to find out where the discussion stands with these matters.
Adjournment:
With nothing further to come before the Board, Trustee Haines made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 pm; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes.
Doug Haines, President Joe Schlegel, Fiscal Officer