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 . Artist’s renderings and blue prints were presented. Mr. Swearingen discussed the basics of the proposal: There would be four nodes; 1) Village Building Department, 2) Mayor’s 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 Township’s 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 Village’s 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. I’ll 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.

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