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
March 3, 2015 7:00 pm
Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance:
Excused absence: ~Mark Martin, Fire Chief – Attending Training, Deputy Chief Sedlock
here in his absence
~Scott Weckbacher, Zoning Inspector, Attending Stark County Regional Planning
Commission Meeting
Additions/Deletions to Agenda:
Public Hearings/Invited Guests:
Ashley Takash: Stark County Health Department ~ Hoarding Presentation
Trustee Chessler stated that with us this evening is Ashley Takash of the Stark County Health Department who contacted us to be here tonight to discuss the hazards and growing problem of hoarding.
Ashley Takash introduced herself and added that she is the district sanitarian for Perry Township and wanted to speak this evening on the subject of hoarding in Stark County. Ms. Takash gave a brief definition of hoarding and gave an example of the dangers that hoarders present to not only themselves, but to safety forces that may need to respond to a call in this particular type of environment. Ms. Takash stated that the health department is asking first responders to assist the health department by making a report of a probable hoarder since they are not able to go into a hoarder’s home without first having that initial report. Ms. Takash named two contact references through the health department who have joined Stark’s Hoarding Coalition: John Pavel and Courtney Resnick. Ms. Takash noted that the Hoarding Coalition meets at 10 am on the first Friday of the month at the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Stark County.
Law Director Hall inquired in regard to nuisance condition complaints made through the Zoning Department that are often outside the home; if contact should be made to the above mentioned health department staff and further inquired what happens once they are contacted. Ms. Takash confirmed that any inquiries regarding a hoarding issue would be directed to John Pavel and/or Courtney Resnick of the Health Department and added that they would be able to address any hoarding reports through the coalition.
Trustee Chessler inquired of Ms. Takash that in addition to the current issue regarding hoarding, if she was assisgned to Perry Township as our contact person should we have other health department matters.
Ms. Takash stated that was correct and added that as the district sanitarian her responsibilities entail any sewage and septic matters, property transfers and animal bites.
Trustee Laubacher inquired if a police officer or a paramedic would have to go to a home for a fall and see this type of hoarding situation would they need to make out some type of report. Ms. Takash stated that was correct and gave a brief description of the report process as well as the other agencies that are many times involved, child protective services or adult protective services.
Trustee Haines inquired if there was a law against hoarding. Ms. Takash stated the issue with a person who is deemed a hoarder was identified to be more of a counseling type of involvement along with education and treatment agencies.
Communications:
Public Speaks on items up for Board Approval: None.
Township Business requiring Board Action: None.
Unfinished Business: None.
New Business:
Trustee Chessler made a motion to approve bills and payroll in the amount of $359,007.17 for the week ending February 24, 2015 and bills only in the amount of $36,838.24 for the week ending March 3, 2015 for a combined total of $395,845.59; Seconded by Trustee Haines.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes.
Fiscal Officer:
Administration:
Fire Department:
Police Department:
Consider Purchasing Bullet Proof Vests
Police Chief Pomesky stated that the Police Department is asking for the Board’s approval to purchase ten (10) new bullet proof vests for our officers. Chief Pomesky stated that they have solicited quotes from two (2) companies, one being Galls and the other being D&G uniforms. Chief Pomesky stated that the unique issue with the ballistic vests are that they have to be fitted to the officers and sometimes sent back for a re-fitting so that they fit them appropriately.
Gall’s quotes came in for a Level II vest with two carriers in the amount of $785.00 along with Level III A with two carriers in the amount of $878.00. D&G Uniforms came in with their Level II with one carrier in the amount of $561.15 and their Level III A with one carrier in the amount of $685.85.
Chief Pomesky stated that the difference between the two vests: Gall’s Point Blank vest that were quoted are made with taser resistant fabric which is imperative since our officer’s all carry tasers. The taser resistant fabric protects the officers from being shocked. D&G was not able to provide a quote for vests made of taser resistant fabric. Chief Pomesky stated that both quotes were consistent with the Ohio State bid terms.
Chief Pomesky stated that the based upon the safety for the officer’s on the street and the quality of the vests is for the Board to authorize the expenditure up to $8,780.00 for the purchase of the ten (10) ballistic vests for the officers that are due to be replaced this year.
Trustee Haines inquired if these were the same vests that other officers are wearing now or if this was an upgrade since we last purchased them.
Chief Pomesky stated that last year we had upgraded to the four shift based vests and added that it is still part of the migration plan to get everybody to the same platform.
Trustee Laubacher verified if the Level III A has the capability of keeping the electric charge. Chief Pomesky stated that both the Level II and Level III A will have that ability, but the difference between the two; obviously the Level III A is a heavier grade vest but for some officers that impairs their ability of movement so there is a secondary option for them. They would have the choice between the Level II and Level III A based upon their personal preference. Trustee Laubacher verified if this price quote could be more. Chief Pomesky stated that the price is based upon the Level III A, the most expensive vest so if several officers would choose the lower rate vest, then the price would go down.
Trustee Chessler stated that based upon the Chief’s request makes a motion that the Board authorize the purchase of ten (10) bullet proof vests from Gall’s in an amount not to exceed $8,780.00; Seconded by Trustee Laubacher.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes.
Consider Purchasing Armada Software and Network Services
Police Chief Pomesky stated that the Police Department is asking the Board of Trustees to authorize the expenditure of $5,616.00 for subscription fees for software and network services through Armada Group, Inc. Armada’s application, iLincs, allows participating agencies to access, enter and share, text and image data. Armada manages all services and maintains all the back-end hardware supporting iLincs.
Trustee Laubacher made a motion that the Board authorize the expenditure of $5,616.00 for subscription fees for software and network services through Armada Group, Inc.; Seconded by Trustee Haines.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes.
Consider Accepting Resignation of Nicole Hollar
Trustee Chessler stated that Chief Pomesky has provided to the Board a letter that was authored by Nicole Hollar dated March 1, 2015. Trustee Chessler stated that Nicole’s letter serves as her formal notice to the Board of her resignation as dispatcher with the Perry Township Police Department and added that the letter indicates her last day will be March 9, 2015.
Trustee Chessler made a motion that the Board accept Nicole Hollar’s letter of resignation, effective March 9, 2015; Seconded by Trustee Haines.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes.
Consider Setting a Hearing Date: Step II Grievance of Officer Watson
Trustee Chessler stated that the Board has been made aware of the different stages and exchanges in communication regarding a grievance filed by Officer Watson; the Step II grievance was filed February 19, 2015 and based on the union contract, we are required to set a hearing for that within a certain time frame. Trustee Chessler stated that unless there is objection to this, will schedule this grievance hearing for the next Regular Meeting on March 17, 2015. Trustee Chessler inquired of Police Chief Pomesky and Law Director Hall if that was satisfactory.
Road Department:
Consider Road Bond for Discovery Oil and Gas
Trustee Chessler stated that the Board has been presented with a Road Bond from Discovery Oil and Gas, LLC. Trustee Chessler stated that this is to protect and ensure the Township for damage to Township roads based on the use by that company with their transportation vehicles and the use they will engage on our roads for the oil and gas drilling operations that are taking place that require the use of the roads. Trustee Chessler inquired of Law Director Hall if there was anything else we have to do with regard to this matter. Mr. Hall stated that the Board will have to approve this. Mr. Hall indicated that he has reviewed the matter with Road Superintendent Masalko and his staff and we recommend that the bond be appropriately submitted.
Trustee Chessler made a motion that the Board acknowledge, approve and accept the Highway Use Bond that has been submitted by Discovery Oil and Gas, LLC for their use of Perry Township roads for the period stated in the bond; Seconded by Trustee Haines.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes.
Consider Agreement for Snow Plow Wheels
Trustee Chessler stated that this item is a recent addition to the Agenda and added that the Board has been made aware of the contemplated purchase of two (2) lots of snow plow wheels from Jackson Township. Trustee Chessler stated that based on the season and the fact that we will not be meeting for several weeks, wanted to add this item to the Agenda this evening. Trustee Chessler verified of Law Director Hall that he had reviewed the letter from the Jackson Township Law Director and proposed agreement.
Mr. Hall stated that this was a straight forward agreement wherein Perry Township will purchase two (2) lots of four (4) snow plow wheels from Jackson Township in the amount of $2,200.
Trustee Chessler inquired of Road Superintendent Masalko how we can use these snow plow wheels. Mr. Masalko gave a brief explanation and added that these wheels are in almost new condition. Mr. Masalko further explained that the Road Department purchased some of these last year from Jackson and were again contacted by them to indicate that they had more for purchase. Mr. Masalko stated that the cost of a new wheel is approximately $1,100 and we are purchasing these for $550.
Trustee Chessler inquired what the turn around time would be, from notification of Jackson Township to getting them installed. Mr. Masalko stated that based on prior communication to the Board, the snow plow wheels had already been installed.
Trustee Chessler made a motion that the Board ratify and agree to the purchase of two (2) sets of snow plow wheels from Jackson Township at an agreed price of $2,200 per lot; Seconded by Trustee Haines.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes.
Law Director: None.
Zoning: None.
Parks/Recycling: None.
Executive Session(s):
Department Matters Not Requiring Board Action:
Administration: None.
Fire Department: None.
Parks/Recycling: None.
Police Department:
January 2015 Statistics
Police Chief Pomesky briefly summarized the monthly activity report for January 2015.
Road Department: None.
Zoning: None.
Law Director: None.
Upcoming Events:
Public Speaks-Open Forum: None.
Adjournment:
With nothing further to come before the Board, Trustee Haines made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:19 pm; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Chessler, yes. Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes.
Craig Chessler, President Joe Schlegel, Fiscal Officer