Regular Meeting
Perry Township Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
April 2, 2013 7:00 p.m.
Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance:
Moment of silence in acknowledgement of John Schmidt, Retired Perry Firefighter for 20+years and Matthew McLeese, Teacher at Pfeiffer Middle School, both of whom recently lost their lives in traffic accidents
Excused absence: None.
Additions/Deletions to Agenda: None.
Public Hearings/Invited Guests: None.
Communications:
Trustee Haines made a motion that the Board to consider accepting the letter of resignation for Kenny Shreffler, Park and Recycling Superintendent effective March 31, 2013. Trustee Haines made a motion to consider accepting the letter of resignation for Jeff Ferguson, park employee, effective March 31, 2013; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes.
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 $299,083.22 for the week ending March 26, 2013 and bills only in the amount of $22,052.33 for the week ending April 2, 2013 for a combined total of $321,135.55; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes.
Fiscal Officer:
Trustee Haines made a motion to accept the minutes of the March 19, 2013 Regular Meeting; Seconded by Trustee Laubacher.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes.
Administration:
Fire Department:
Fire Chief Martin stated that the Fire Department requests the Board of Trustees to accept the resignation of part-time fire medic, Ron DiFrancesco, effective Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Chief Martin stated that Ron DiFrancesco has been with the Perry Fire Department since 2004 and that he is an outstanding young man and has done a great job for the fire department and will continue to do so in his upcoming endeavor in Plain Township.
Trustee Laubacher made a motion that the Board accept the resignation of part-time fire medic, Ron DiFrancesco, effective Tuesday, April 2, 2013; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes.
Consider Purchase of Shop Lift
Fire Chief Martin stated that the Fire Department requests the Board of Trustees to authorize the services of Heavy Lift Systems, Inc. in Akron, Ohio to install a SKYLIFT Heavy Duty vehicle Lift System, cost not to exceed eighty three thousand one hundred forty-four dollars ($83,144.00). This system is to be purchased by the OHIO STATES contract (#800019). The current system is twenty-five (25) years old. Recently, the rear cylinder failed and the estimated repair cost is nineteen thousand nine hundred seventy-two dollars ($19,972.00). Based on the age of the system, the potential for other components of the system to fail and the repair costs to repair part of the system, the fire department is recommending the installation of a new lifting system. Chief Martin stated that the system is critical because it is the only device that will lift the fire trucks, ambulances, and the SWAT vehicle to do the preventative maintenance. The fire department has acquired one bid since it was a state contract bid.
Trustee Chessler stated that based on the request and proposal by the fire chief, a motion is made for the Board to approve entering into an agreement with Heavy Lift Systems, Inc. for the purchase and installation of the SKYLIFT Heavy Duty Vehicle Lift System, total cost not to exceed eighty three thousand one hundred forty-four dollars ($83,144.00); Seconded by Trustee Laubacher.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes.
Police Department:
Consider Purchase of Bullet Resistant Vests
Chief Pomesky stated that the police department is requesting that the Board of Trustees to consider approving the purchase of nine (9) bullet proof vests. These vests have a life expectancy of roughly five years (5) and currently have nine (9) officers in need of having their vests replaced. Chief Pomesky has received quotes from three (3) companies and is recommending that the purchase of the bullet proof vests be made through Galls not to exceed six thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($6,750.00). Chief Pomesky stated that the police department has applied for a bullet proof vest replacement program through the Department of Justice and are able to receive up to fifty percent (50%) reimbursement of that total purchase.
Trustee Laubacher made a motion that the Board authorize the police department to purchase the Level II with 2 carriers, bullet proof vests from Galls for the purchase price of six hundred eighty-five dollars ($685.00) or the Level IIIA with carriers for the purchase price of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) (each officer choosing which of these two types are a better fit) not to exceed six thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($6,750.00); Seconded by Trustee Haines.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes.
Consider Purchase of MIP 5000 Radio Console
Chief Pomesky stated that the Police Department is requesting the Board of Trustees to consider approving the purchase of the equipment necessary to replace the existing dispatch console, the MIP5000 radio console. Chief Pomesky stated that the police department has obtained quotes from four (4) companies with only two (2) companies responding with a firm price. Chief Pomesky stated that after obtaining and reviewing these quotes, he is recommending that the Board authorize the purchase through Staley Technologies at a total cost not to exceed sixteen thousand forty-one dollars ($16,041.00).
Trustee Chessler made a motion that the Board accept the quote from Staley Technologies for the purchase of the equipment necessary to replace the existing police department dispatch console at a cost not to exceed sixteen thousand forty-one dollars ($16,041.00); Seconded by Trustee Laubacher.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes.
Road Department:
Consider Installation of Emergency Generator
Road Superintendent Masalko stated that the Road Department is requesting the Board of Trustees to consider the purchase and installation of an Emergency Generator at the road department to be used for emergency power in the event of a disaster or power outage. Mr. Masalko stated that he has obtained three (3) quotes, the lowest of these being from Abbott Electric in the amount of twenty five thousand eight hundred fifty-four dollars ($25,854.00).
Trustee Laubacher stated that in reviewing past minutes, the generator that will be used at Fire Station 2 is only twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00) and asked Mr. Masalko if the road department’s generator would have to be larger. Mr. Masalko stated that yes the road department is a much larger facility and would also be running three (3) buildings off of that generator. Trustee Haines inquired whether it would be necessary to operate all outlets in an emergency situation or possibly utilizing the 30 kW generator as a sufficient alternate. Mr. Masalko stated that Abbott Electric did give a voluntary alternate, the 30 kW (104 amps) generator for being a sufficient alternate depending on the actual electrical demand of the road department building(s).
Trustee Laubacher made a motion that the Board accept the quote from Abbott Electric for the purchase and installation of an Emergency Generator for the road department at a price not to exceed twenty five thousand eight hundred fifty-four dollars ($25,854.00); Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, 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:
Statistics
Road Department: None.
Zoning: None.
Law Director: None.
Upcoming Events:
Spring Clean-Up Day – Sat.,April 13, 2013 at the Perry Road Department – 8:00am to 4:00pm
Timken Company to Host a Tree Planting Day at Petros Lake Park –Sun.,April 21, 2013 noon-3pm
Project Perry Pride Hosted by Perry Local Schools and Perry Board of Trustees-Sat.,April 13, 2013 8am at Pfeiffer Middle School
Trustee Haines stated that our two (2) recycling centers are now up and running. They are self-service, operating 24/7. The recycling center at the existing location of Perry and Southway as well as the recycling center now located east of the Township Hall. Recycling centers soon to be implemented within the next two weeks: at the Perry Township Road Department and also at the Perry Township Fire Station #2 in Richville.
Public Speaks-Open Forum:
Steve Toohey-642 Summerdale Ave. NW, Massillon – Mr. Toohey stated that with regard to the new Township Hall recycling location, his wife was happy with this new site. Mr. Toohey also stated that his wife had a suggestion of possibly initiating a class in reference to the how and what to recycle.
George Goodman-200 Proudley Ave., Massillon-Mr. Goodman asked if there were any updates in reference to the Hype Club. Trustee Hainies stated that per the Hype Club’s memo of understanding with the police department, the owners of the Hype Club would meet with the police department on the second Tuesday of the month. The next meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday, April 9th, 2013. Trustee Haines asked Chief Pomesky if there had been any calls to service at the Hype Club and Chief Pomesky said he was not aware of anything outstanding at this time.
Mr. Goodman made a reference to a call he had made for the noise level at Gilligan’s Bar, the problem was solved immediately and wondered why this was not the same kind of outcome when a call is made for the noise level at the Hype Club. Trustee Haines stated that this issue could be addressed in the meeting scheduled next week with the owners of the Hype Club.
William Werbech-3460 Spindle St.NW, Massillon-Mr. Werbech stated that he had a question regarding the recycling center at Southway and Perry. Mr. Werbech asked if this recycling center is now completely self-service. Trustee Haines indicated that it is now a self-service process and explained that Perry Township is in partnership with the Stark-Tusc-Wayne Solid Waste District where they now completely operate the recycling end of the operation. Trustee Haines further explained that this partnership comes at no cost to Perry Township . Trustee Haines also made mention that yard waste can still be dropped off at the road department.
Adjournment:
With nothing further to come before the Board, Trustee Haines made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 pm; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Haines, yes. Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes.
Doug Haines, President Joe Schlegel, Fiscal Officer
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.