The Richfield Township Trustee Meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm on May
12, 2003
Roll Call:
Trustees: Present Shano Cica-Mraz, Laurie Gilmore
Clerk/Treasurer:
Mark Uhrich
Absent:
Robert Hooper
Others:
Linda Bowmer-Office Administrator; Laurie Pinney Zoning Inspector, Fire Chief
Stopak
Ms. Mraz made a motion to approve the April 28, 2003 meeting minutes, seconded
by Ms. Gilmore: Mr. Hooper Absent, Ms. Gilmore Yes, Ms. Mraz Yes, motion
carried by majority.
Ms. Mraz made a motion to approve Warrant Report # 7742 7773, seconded by Ms.
Gilmore: Mr. Hooper Absent, Ms. Gilmore Yes, Ms. Mraz Yes; motion carried
by majority.
Ms. Mraz announced Chief Canter will not be able to attend tonights meeting.
FedEx will purchase a police dog for the Village of Richfield Police Department.
The trustees received an anonymous letter from a resident that described cars
speeding on Hawkins Road near Medina Line Road; this information was passed on
the to police department.
Chief Stopak reviewed the April fire and rescue activity: 83 total calls with 22
village fire, 36 village rescues, 16 township fire, 7 township rescues, 1 hazmat
and 1 mutual aid. The department just received its new SUV. The new squad car is
due in June. The new law regarding privacy disclosures will be a challenge to
administer.
Ms. Mraz thanked the residents for their support of the Police and Fire levies.
Mr. Tom Johnson, 2788 Stubins, In light of Mentor marsh fires, he wanted to know
what the Village of Fire Department would use to fight such a fire and how they
handle a forest fire in our community?
Mr. Stopak We use a class-A foam on fires that similar to the Mentor marsh
fires. On forest fires we have a 1000 feet of inch hose, a 4 x 4 that should be
able to gain access, portable canisters, combined with mutual aid form
surrounding communities.
Ms. Pinney, Zoning report There will be a Public Hearing on June 9 to review
the proposed R-4 district amendments. No BZA applicants this month.
Ms. Bowmer, Administration report We requested that the newly cast Ohio
Bicentennial bell for the Richfield community days this August. The tire
collection day is set for July 12 limited to Richfield residents and no more
than 8 tires. The flyer on the summer chipping program will be the June
Richfield Times.
Ms. Gilmore We received a letter from St. Peregrines staff and parents
requesting a speed study in front of the school.
Ms. Gilmore read and made a motion to pass Resolution 14-2003, Requesting ODOT
to conduct a speed study, seconded by Ms. Mraz; Mr. Hooper Absent, Ms. Gilmore
Yes, Ms. Mraz Yes, motion carried by majority.
Ms. Gilmore read and made a motion to pass Resolution 13-2003, Eliminating the
1.1 millage tax levy, seconded by Ms. Mraz; Mr. Hooper Absent, Ms. Gilmore
Yes, Ms. Mraz Yes, motion carried by majority.
Ms. Mraz canceled the May 26 Trustee meeting.
Public Forum:
Bob Luther, 5228 Alger,
I noticed you hired special counsel for audit review, as a Trustee that was
active during the audit period, should I be concerned?
Ms. Mraz
No. Special counsel was hired to assist the Township in coordinating the
separation matter with the Auditor of State.
Ms. Mraz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m., seconded by Ms.
Gilmore; Mr. Hooper Absent, Ms. Gilmore Yes, Ms. Mraz Yes; motion carried
by majority.
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Chairwoman Clerk