Regular Meeting, April 22, 2002
The Richfield Township Trustee Meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm on
April 22, 2002.
Roll Call: Trustees: Present Shano Cica-Mraz and Laurie Gilmore
Absent - Robert Hooper
Clerk/Treasurer: Mark Uhrich
Others present: Linda Bowmer-Office Administrator, Laurie Pinney Zoning, Jerry
Schall Service Department
Ms. Cica-Mraz made a motion for Linda Bowmer to start taking the minutes as
Mr. Uhrich was detained, seconded by Ms Gilmore; Ms. Mraz Yes, Ms. Gilmore
Yes, Mr. Hooper absent; motion passes by majority.
Ms. Cica-Mraz made a motion to approve the April 8, 2002 meeting minutes,
seconded by Ms Gilmore; Ms. Mraz Yes, Ms. Gilmore Yes, Mr. Hooper absent;
motion passes by majority.
Ms. Cica-Mraz made a motion to approve warrant report 6829 to 6858, seconded
by Ms Gilmore; Ms. Mraz Yes, Ms. Gilmore Yes, Mr. Hooper absent; motion
passes by majority.
Mr. Uhrich informed the Trustees that Richfield Township recently received
approximately $66,000 in Inheritance tax from the Summit County Auditor.
Ms. Pinney presented the Zoning report she announced that Richfield Township
have a public hearing in June to address some changes in the zoning code. The
township will have a no-fee variance hearing for residents on May 20, 2002 with
a May 6, 2002 application deadline.
Mr. Schall presented the service report The new Richfield Township road entry
signs are almost all installed. Fellowship Hall will have to be re-keyed. He
install the new infield dirt for the ball field once the weather cooperates.
Ms. Bowmer presented the Administration report The Township had a successful
auction of the surplus police property. The townships insurance policy is set
for renewal; Ms. Gilmore and Ms. Bowmer will meet with the insurance agent to
review the new policy.
Ms. Gilmore and Mr. Schall reviewed 19 applications for the open service
department position and Ms. Gilmore made a motion to hire Jason May for the
service department, seconded by Ms. Mraz; Ms. Mraz Yes, Ms. Gilmore Yes, Mr.
Hooper absent; motion passes by majority.
Ms. Mraz announced the Ohio EPA would like to attend a Richfield Township
Trustee meeting to discuss issues that may affect our community. Ms. Mraz
directed Ms. Bowmer to schedule the EPA meeting for the May 29, 2002 Trustee
meeting.
Ms. Mraz continued: Chief Canter will not be able to attend the May 13, 2002
Trustee Meeting, Ms. Bowmer will see if Chief Canter can attend the May 29, 2002
meeting.
Public Forum:
Mr. Sedlack, 2865 Stubbins, reviewed all the problems he is having related to
the Ohio Turnpike His house and property are experiencing high levels carbon
monoxide, he saw prowlers jump the fence from the turnpike.
Ms. Mraz wants to schedule a meeting with the Ohio Turnpike Commission and Ms.
Gilmore suggested that the meeting be scheduled at Stubbins Road. Efforts will
be made to schedule this meeting to review matters concerning air quality,
noise, and prowlers.
Ms. Carolyn Sullivan, 3178 Revere, reviewed the idea of creating an equestrian
trail in the right way on Wheatley Road. She has the National Park Service
permission and the manpower to build the trial.
Ms. Mraz suggested that she meet with Mr. Schall and Ms. Pinney to coordinate
this project. She also noted that Summit County will need to approve the
project.
Mr. Rich Fleming, 2780 Columbia, wanted to know when the County Engineer was
coming back to repair the work from last year on Black and Columbia Roads. Why
isnt the Web site updated with the most current minutes from the BZA, Zoning or
Trustee meetings.
Ms. Mraz She has been in contact with Essers office and over the next two
weeks or so, they will review the different methods to resolve the problems.
They should have a decision within the next three to four weeks as to the method
they will use to repair the roads. The county may test different methods to help
determine the proper method of repair.
Mr. Uhrich I have not had the opportunity to give data files of recent Trustee
minutes to Jan for inclusion in the web site.
Ms. Mraz we will make effort to keep the minutes up to date on the web site
and set up the logistics to do so.
Mr. Noel Schriver, 2579 Columbia, the county did a terrible job of cutting down
trees and brush on Columbia Road. What is the status of ditch cleaning in front
of my house?
Ms. Mraz and Ms Gilmore upon hearing of the work that the county was doing;
they immediately called the Engineers office and told them to stop and bring in
the proper equipment to cut back the trees and brush. We will send request for
ditch cleaning to the Engineers office. Also, Mr. Schall will call the
engineers to coordinate the cleaning of the ditch.
Ms. Cica-Mraz made a motion to enter in to executive session at 7:45 P.M. to
discuss pending litigation, seconded by Ms Gilmore; Ms. Mraz Yes, Ms. Gilmore
Yes, Mr. Hooper absent; motion passes by majority.
Ms. Cica-Mraz made a motion to conclude the executive session at 9:30 p.m.;
seconded by Ms Gilmore; Ms. Mraz Yes, Ms. Gilmore Yes, Mr. Hooper absent;
motion passes by majority.
Ms. Cica-Mraz made a motion to conclude the meeting at 9:35 p.m.; seconded by
Ms Gilmore; Ms. Mraz Yes, Ms. Gilmore Yes, Mr. Hooper absent; motion passes
by majority.
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Chairwoman Clerk