Specially scheduled Richfield Township Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Roll Call: Trustees: Robert Hooper, Shano Cica-Mraz and Robert Luther

Clerk / Treasurer - Mark Uhrich

Others present: Laurie Gilmore, Office Administrator; Laurie Pinney, Zoning Inspector and John Slaughter, legal counsel for Richfield Township.

Mr. Jim Biggar and Denny Kolp spoke on behalf of Glencairn. Mr. Biggar addressed the Trustees and the public by summarizing Glencairn’s position: 1. A pledge not to build cluster homes in the Cairn Creek area behind the house owned by Mr. Brinkman and others; 2. The placement of a second access road near the current entrance that would be gated and only used for emergency reasons and that an extension of Hamilton Drive to Wheatley would require a significant deep and wide earth cuts.

John Slagter reviewed the Trustee’s authority and limitations on these issues. Indicated that Summit County has the final decision regarding a developer’s request for road placement.

Julia Cain, legal representative for Mr. Charles Brinkham, spoke. She requested that the Trustees take no further action and let the residents of Glencairn have more time to evaluate all the proposed changes. Residents Rick Varner, Tony Crisalli, and Charles Brinkham, Brenda Conroy, Kevin Carraher, and Dave Miles sought more time to evaluate all the changes that were proposed by the developer.

Mr. Luther suggested the residents consider buying the property in question from Mr. Biggar if they feel his pledge not to build cluster homes is not sincere.

Mr. Hooper made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Luther, motion passes unanimously.

Public Hearing concludes at 8:15 p.m.

Zoning Inspector reviewed a series of requests by a resident to inspect other residents’ potential zoning code violations. Ms. Pinney will update the trustees on this matter at next meeting.

Police Chief Arbogast indicated that the department could receive a $1,400 grant toward the purchase of tactical vests. The cost of each vest is $900 and the department would need four.

Ms. Laurie Gilmore sought guidance on implementing a baseball field rental fee policy. Also, the medical insurance coverage is up for renewal in August.

The Richfield Township storage building project was discussed. The plan drawings were sent back by Summit County for revisions, Mr. Luther stated that no significant items had to be revised and the project drawings should be revised in a timely manner.

Zoning Inspector read a letter from a resident, Christopher Magiera, M.D., regarding the Kirby Lake Development….

Mr. Luther asked Mr. Slagter about potential cost in this matter, Mr. Slaughter indicated the pursuing a Writ might cost $15,000 to $20,000. Mr. Slaughter would open a new matter at the law firm to assist in tracking the costs. Ms. Cica-Mraz stated that legal fees have been adequately and previously appropriated and the Township will track this matter and review cost on a monthly basis and up to $10,000.

Public Forum:

Mr. Dan Emmett spoke – He stated that not having people sign a zoning violation report was a bad idea. Also, the Richfield Township trustees may have discussed resolutions before the meeting. It was brought to Mr. Emmett’s attention that at the April 23, 2001 Richfield Township meeting all these matters were substantively discussed and that only routine administrative / secretarial activities were performed since that meeting.

Becky Sheryak felt that the citizens do not have an opportunity to speak and offer input during or before the Richfield Township meetings. Mr. Hopper indicated that the Board of Trustees process is to handle routine Township business first and then seek input from the citizens.

The Special Richfield Township Meeting concludes at 10:00 p.m.