RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
December 7, 2006
Richfield Township Trustees
RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
December 7, 2006
1.40 p.m.

The Richfield Township Board of Trustees met for a regular meeting on December 7, 2006 at 1:40 p.m. with the following in attendance:

Shano Cica-Mraz, Chairperson
David Wyatt, Trustee Vice Chairperson
Laurie Peters Gilmore, Trustee
Linda Bowmer, Township Administrator

Six attendees

A motion was made by Ms. Cica-Mraz and seconded by Mr. Wyatt to approve the minutes of November 2, 2006. The motion passed with unanimous approval.

A motion was made by Ms. Cica-Mraz and seconded by Mr. Wyatt to approve warrants 12557 through 12674. The motion passed with unanimous approval.

A motion was made by Ms. Cica-Mraz and seconded by Ms. Gilmore to increase appropriations to 14A CDBG by $375. The motion passed with unanimous approval.

A motion was made by Ms. Cica-Mraz and seconded by Ms. Gilmore to appoint First Merit Bank as the Township’s public depository beginning December 30, 2006 until December 31, 2011. The motion passed with unanimous approval.

Chief Canter provided the police report. There were a total of 1,298 calls for service in November, 141 of which were township and represent 10% of the calls. December 16th is ‘Shop With A Cop’ and they expect to take 250 kids shopping at Walmart this year. The Color Guard performed at the Revere High School Veteran’s Day program. Veterans from as far back as World War II received a standing ovation from the students.

Chief Stopak provided the fire department report. There were a total of 89 calls in November, 22 of which were township EMS and fire and represent 24% of the calls. The windstorm on December 1st resulted in 21 calls with downed trees and power lines. The Shade residence on Brecksville Road is offering excellent training for the department as well as fire units in mutual aid communities. The EPA is expected to complete their review for asbestos soon and the department will then practice with live burns before finally burning the houses to the ground.

Mr. Wyatt provided the parks report. The Revere Athletic Department, Bath Township, Richfield Village and the Township are meeting to compile a list of available fields in the area for baseball, soccer, football and lacrosse. Chris Eastwood has started to remove some of the trees along the south field border to allow more light and air to dry out the wet areas.

A motion to adopt Resolution #15-2006 dissolving the Richfield Township Rising Valley Park Board was made by Mr. Wyatt, seconded by Ms. Gilmore and received unanimous approval. Mr. Wyatt expressed gratitude to all park board members, both current and those serving in the past, for their service over the years.

Ms. Gilmore provided the roads report. All trucks are in good working order and the salt shed is full and ready for the winter season.

A motion to adopt Resolution #14-2006 authorizing Richfield Township to become a member of the Cuyahoga Valley Regional Council of Governments was made by Ms. Cica-Mraz, seconded by Mr. Wyatt and received unanimous approval.

Mayor Lyons of the Village attended the meeting to start discussion on the extension of the police and fire contracts. The Village has recently signed a 3 year contract with both departments and Council has approved their budget for 2007, making projections easier. Since the Village has seen a 5% increase in operations, the Mayor proposed 2 year contracts as follows:
Police Fire
2007 $ 462,000 $ 336,000
2008 $ 485,100 $ 352,800

The Mayor stressed that number of calls was only one factor in how costs are divided. The trustees will review the draft contract before taking any action.

Trustee Wyatt reported that a JEDD meeting had been held on December 4, 2006. Clarification on collection and distribution on the tax agreement and insurance for directors and officers of the Board were subjects discussed.

Announcements: Chief Canter announced that Stancato’s would be closing on December 31st. Ms. Bowmer said ODOT had advised that Riverview Road under Interstate 271 will be closed from December 11th through the end of the year due to bridge construction.

Citizen’s Forum: Resident Ken Bennett, 5150 Hecker Drive, was concerned about amendments to the zoning code regarding the LI-O. Ms. Cica-Mraz explained these were language changes and not changes for usage. She advised interested residents to attend the Zoning Commission public hearing on December 14th when the Commission will be reviewing the recommendations made by Summit County Planning Commission and then will forward their recommendation to the Trustees’ Public Hearing on December 21, 2006.

A motion was made by Ms. Cica-Mraz and seconded by Mr. Wyatt to go into executive session at 2.40 to discuss pending litigation. The motion passed with unanimous approval.

A motion was made by Mr. Wyatt and seconded by Ms. Gilmore to go out of executive session at 3.30 p.m. The motion passed with unanimous approval of those in attendance.

A motion was made by Ms. Cica-Mraz and seconded by Mr. Wyatt to adjourn at 3.32 p.m. The motion passed with unanimous approval of those in attendance.



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