The Richfield Township Trustee Meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. on
July 12, 2002.
Roll Call: Trustees: Present Robert Hooper and Laurie Gilmore
Absent - Shano Cica-Mraz
Clerk/Treasurer: Mark Uhrich
Others present: Linda Bowmer-Office Administrator, Laurie Pinney Zoning, Jerry
Schall Service Department
The approval of the June 24, 2002 minutes was tabled.
Mr. Hooper made a motion to approve warrant report 7023 to 7075, seconded by
Ms Gilmore; Mr. Hooper Yes, Ms. Gilmore Yes, Ms. Mraz absent; motion passes
by majority.
Mr. Uhrich reviewed and discussed the 2003 Budget. Also, he will attend a
Treasurer of State educational training seminar on July 17.
Mr. Schall presented the Service Department report - see the following report
issued by Mr. Schall.
Ms. Bowmer presented the Administration report Richfield Township is now
accepting applications for snow removal. The Township will be shifting to a new
health-watch provider starting in September.
A presentation of the proposed Township office-remodeling project was given by
Mayor Larson, Council President Malone, Mr. Roger Swan Village Zoning
Inspector and Mr. Dale Swearingen . Artists renderings and blue prints were
presented. Mr. Swearingen discussed the basics of the proposal: There would be
four nodes; 1) Village Building Department, 2) Mayors office, 3) Finance
Department and 4) Richfield Township. At the center would be open atrium. In
addition to the building remodeling, a new mechanical and electric system
upgrade would replace the existing equipment. After the presentation Mr. Hooper
opened the discussion up to public.
Mr. Tom Sadar, 5044 Streetsboro Road, Was a cost to remodel compared to a cost
for new building?
Mr. Swearingen - estimated that the remodeling cost was approximately 20% less
than building new.
Mayor Larson Starting from scratch was considered but we believe remodeling
the existing building is the most effective option.
Mr. Tom Sadar, 5044 Streetsboro Road, Richfield Townships share is about 10%,
is that right?
Ms. Gilmore Although no formal agreement has been made with Village, as of now
the estimated cost to the Township is approximately $170,000.00
Mr. Swan - Richfield Township has approximately 14% of the total square footage
of the remodeled project.
Ms. Pinney Will there be any storage in the gable area of the building?
Mr. Swearingen No, the mechanical system will occupy those areas.
Mr. John Slagter, attorney representing Richfield Township, what is the
time-line?
Mr. Swan if we proceed now with an unoccupied building, approximately one year
from receiving the bids.
Ms. Malone We chose this design to match the exterior of this project to the
Villages new Safety Forces Building, we did not want a flat roof structure, we
chose shingles over metal roof and the sooner we can start the better for
everybody.
Mr. Hooper Now the Trustees need to review the project. Thank you for your
presentation.
Ms. Gilmore made a motion to adopt the 2003 Richfield Township budget:
seconded by Mr. Hooper; Mr. Hooper Yes, Ms. Gilmore Yes, Ms. Mraz absent;
motion passes by majority.
Ms. Gilmore made a motion to join with the Village of Richfield to accept
trash hauling bids: seconded by Mr. Hooper; Mr. Hooper Yes, Ms. Gilmore Yes,
Ms. Mraz absent; motion passes by majority.
Ms. Gilmore read Resolution 9-2002, Mutual Aid Agreement between Bath
Township Service Department and Richfield Township Service Department, and
made a motion to adopt resolution 9-2002: seconded by Mr. Hooper; Mr. Hooper
Yes, Ms. Gilmore Yes, Ms. Mraz absent; motion passes by majority.
Ms. Gilmore read Resolution 10-2002, to submit CDBG grant applications
for senior assistance programs and restoration of Fellowship and Old Town Hall,
and made a motion to adopt resolution 10-2002: seconded by Mr. Hooper; Mr.
Hooper Yes, Ms. Gilmore Yes, Ms. Mraz absent; motion passes by majority.
Ms. Gilmore noted an increase in Richfield Township activity in the
Administration and Zoning Departments and made a motion to hire Jan Buzzelli
from part-time to full-time effective 8-12-02: seconded by Mr. Hooper; Mr.
Hooper Yes, Ms. Gilmore Yes, Ms. Mraz absent; motion passes by majority.
Ms. Gilmore read Resolution 8-2002, to request the Summit County Fiscal
Officer to certify to the taxing authority the total current tax valuation for
the district and the dollar revenue that would be generated, and made a
motion to adopt resolution 8-2002: seconded by Mr. Hooper; Mr. Hooper Yes, Ms.
Gilmore Yes, Ms. Mraz absent; motion passes by majority.
Public Forum:
Mr. Craig Paynter, attorney from BDB representing Richfield Township in the
potential relocation of Sysco Foods to Richfield Township The building
location process has begun by Sysco. It appears that most of the activity on the
site would be confined to the north side of the property. If a CETA agreement is
required for the Sysco move, Richfield Township would have to have a Public
Hearing.
Mr. Paynter also discussed how joint park districts operate.
Mr. Ken Bennet, 5150 Hecker Drive, what about the back-up beepers on the trucks
at FedEx?
Mayor Larson FedEx should accommodate us on that. Ill check in to it.
Chief Cantor submitted his police report for month of June.
Mr. Hooper made a motion to enter in to Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. to
discuss pending litigation: seconded by Ms. Gilmore; Mr. Hooper Yes, Ms.
Gilmore Yes, Ms. Mraz absent; motion passes by majority.
Ms. Gilmore made a motion to conclude Executive Session at 8:14 p.m.:
seconded by Mr. Hooper; Mr. Hooper Yes, Ms. Gilmore Yes, Ms. Mraz absent;
motion passes by majority.
Ms. Gilmore made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.: seconded by
Mr. Hooper; Mr. Hooper Yes, Ms. Gilmore Yes, Ms. Mraz absent; motion passes
by majority.