MADISON
TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Brotzman with the following
people present: Mr. Wayman, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Advey, Chief Del Calzo, Mrs.
Gerred-Ditchcreek and Township Solicitor,
Mr. Brotzman led the
audience in reciting the “Pledge of Allegiance.”
The Board and audience observed a “Moment of Silence.”
The Board would like to remember Colleen
Hathaway. Chief Del Calzo stated that today marks the 150th
anniversary of the War Between the States and would like to remember those who
lost their lives in that war.
Mr. Wayman presented a motion to approve Bill Lists in the amount of $46,326.36
for April 12th, 2011 (attached and made part of the minutes); the
payroll in the amount of $74,520.51 (actual) from April 8th, 2011;
and an estimated payroll in the amount of $73,225.00 for April 22nd,
2011. Mr. Anderson seconded.
Mr. Brotzman wished to welcome the audience and asked that any students needing
their agenda signed to do so after the meeting has been adjourned.
CITIZENS COMMENTS:
None
RESOLUTIONS:
Mr. Anderson presented a
motion to approve Resolution #11-052
a Resolution to move $88,534.39 from Revenue Fund line 2031-892-0000 to Revenue
Fund line 2231-599-7155. Mr. Wayman seconded. Roll Call: All Ayes
ADMINISTRATION
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Del Calzo requested a motion to approve the sale of a 2002 and 2003 Crown Victoria police vehicles on GovDeals.com.
Mr. Wayman presented a motion to approve the sale of a 2002 and 2003 Crown
Victoria police vehicles on GovDeals.com. Mr. Anderson seconded. Roll Call: All
Ayes
Chief Del Calzo introduced Joe Vail, president of the Marksman Gun Club, and
stated that over the twenty-five years he has been with the Madison Township
Police department they have had a very good relationship with the Marksman Gun
Club. The club has permitted the police department to use their facility to
shoot and noted that the police officers know many of their members and are good
friends with the Turkenburg family who originated the club. He stated that not
only are they a community of sportsmen and target shooters, but they are
individuals who are dedicated to preserving our second amendment rights. He then
stated that as a police officer whose responsibility is to uphold the
constitution of the United States, he has always felt that our second amendment
right is the most important right that we have. He explained that because
without the second amendment the rest of our rights are just words on paper. He
stated that Mr. Vail is here to provide a brief presentation.
Mr. Vail stated that on behalf of the Marksman Gun and Archery Club, they would
like to donate $1,000.00 to the Township Police Department’s range budget for
shooting supplies and ammunition. The Board thanked Mr. Vail.
Mr. Anderson presented a motion to accept the donation of $1,000.00 from
Marksman Gun and Archery Club for the Township Police Department’s range budget
for shooting supplies and ammunition. Mr. Wayman seconded. Roll Call: All Ayes.
Chief Del Calzo thanked Mr. Vail
Chief Del Calzo discussed the Painesville Municipal Court 2010 year-end report
and the Township’s internal 2010 year-end report. The Chief went over some of
these numbers. He stated that there were 14,435 complaints and of those
complaints 242 were Felonies, 600 were Misdemeanors, and 32 were OMVI’s for an
overall total of 1,563 arrests. He noted that when comparing statistics and
manpower with the rest of Lake County you will see that the residents of Madison
Township are getting their money’s worth.
Chief Del Calzo wished to state that at the last board meeting he discussed some
of the proposed radio upgrades and our costs pertaining to the upgrades. He
stated that the County’s portion is a little over 1.5 million and he stated that
he said at that meeting that the 1.5 million really came from all of the
communities. The Chief then stated that it was pointed out to him after the
meeting that the county does have sources of revenue other than just the General
Fund. The Chief stated that he agrees that not all of that 1.5 million comes
from the tax payers of Lake County, but still maintains that a vast majority of
well over a million dollars does come from the General Fund. He stated that
since that last meeting, the Sheriff’s Office posted the 2010 year-end report
for Central Dispatch and he, again, finds the numbers confusing. The Chief noted
that the 2010 Lake County Sheriff’s Office report shows:
| Community | Calls Dispatched | Backbone Cost |
| Village of Kirtland Hills | 12,513 | $ 4,321.00 |
| Madison Village | 4,746 | $14,205.00 |
| Madison Township, with 15 officers | 14,728 | $73,701.00 |
| Wickliffe Police and Fire, combined | 31,000 | $74,180.00 |
He noted that Wickliffe has 49 officers combined in their Police and Fire
Department and he also noted that they have three times the officers and twice
as many complaints. He added that
their backbone costs are within $500.00 of our costs. Chief Del Calzo stated
that it is apparent to him that the numbers are based on population and that it
should be based on the use of the system, adding that it wouldn’t be fair for
the phone company to charge a person based on how many people live in your
house. The Chief gave a copy of a letter that he wrote to the County
Commissioners, and expressed his anger and frustration over this situation. He
stated that it is obvious to him that the people of this community are absorbing
the cost for Kirtland Hills. He stated that he knows that there are people at
the County level that are upset with him for bringing this up, but he noted that
he has been an employee of the Township for twenty-five years and is grateful to
the residents for providing him this job and he will not sit quietly and watch
them be taken advantage of. The Chief stated that oftentimes Madison Township
and the County act in the best interest of the residents, but in this particular
instance he feels Madison Township is not getting a fair shake. He stated that
as an employee he will voice his concerns on the subject and he hopes that the
board will support him and added that he would hope that the loyalty of this
board or any board elected to represent this Township lies with the Township.
Mr. Brotzman stated that he always has his support. Mr. Wayman also stated that
he fully supports the Chief, and Mr. Anderson agreed.
LEGAL:
None
FISCAL OFFICER:
None
ADMINISTRATOR:
ZONING:
None
SERVICE/PUBLIC
WORKS:
Mr. Anderson presented a
motion to hire Max Ungers for 2011 Parks summer helper at a rate of $10.22/hour
as seasonal, part-time with no benefits and effective April 13th,
2011. Mr. Wayman seconded. Mr. Brotzman stated that due to Mr. Ungers being
somewhat of a relative he feels more comfortable abstaining from this motion.
Roll Call: Mr. Anderson: Yes
Mr. Wayman: Yes
Mr. Brotzman: Abstain
Mr. Wayman presented a motion
to hire Justin Price for 2011 Parks summer helper at a rate of $9.55/hour as
seasonal, part-time with no benefits and effective April 13th, 2011.
Mr. Anderson seconded. Roll Call: All Ayes
BUILDINGS/GROUNDS:
Mr. Anderson presented a
motion to approve the purchase of 175 cubic yards of approved playground mulch
at a cost of $25.50 per cubic yard totaling $4,462.50 plus a $100.00 fuel
surcharge for a grand total of $4,562.50 from Ohio Mulch for the Unionville
Playground CDBG project. Mr. Wayman seconded. Mr. Anderson asked where the fund
will come from, Mr. Advey stated that they will come from miscellaneous park
lines that Terry has to put together. Mrs. Gerred-Ditchcreek stated that she has
a line for Unionville and the money will be reimbursed through the CDBG grant.
Mr. Advey stated that this is the Township’s contribution towards the project.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
CEMETERY:
Mr. Advey discussed the March report stating that one space was sold in Arcola,
six in North Madison with total cash receipts being seven total lots at
$1,950.00, 10 footers at $719.00, 6 burials at $1,750.00 for a monthly total of
$4,419.00 and a year to date total of $12,247.00.
OTHER:
Mr. Advey informed the Board
and the audience that the Township will be doing an electronics collection in
conjunction with Cell Phones for Cancer in June and the agreement will be
finalized and presented to the Board at the April 26th meeting.
Mr. Advey informed the Board
that the 2010 Ohio EPA NPDES Phase II Annual Report has been completed and is on
the table in the meeting room to review.
Mr. Wayman presented a motion
to approve the first six month extension with Chapel Road Partners, LLC in
regards to the March 9, 2010 letter of intent for Stanton Park redevelopment.
Mr. Anderson seconded. Mr. Anderson asked if Mr. Advey could explain that
further as he had a few people in the audience asked him about it. Mr. Advey
stated that the Stanton Park redevelopment began about a year ago and is a
public/private partnership, much like the Metroparks has done with Pine Ridge
Country Club, and with Fairport Harbor Beach, or the Lodge at Geneva. He stated
Rabbit Run Theatre has been brought in on this because they desire to have a
year round facility. If everything pans out there would potentially be some
rental cottages year round, a larger and more modern banquet hall and there will
be no additional costs associated to the Township but rather a revenue source.
One thing they are working on with the Port Authority is when the park was
purchased years ago, there is still some $470,000.00 left over and has been
sitting with ODOT, who was named caretaker. He stated that they’ve gone to NOACA
to get a designated number to utilize some of the funds to do the erosion
control measures, which has to be done regardless of what happens with the
parks. Mr. Anderson thanked Mr. Advey. Mr. Wayman asked what the date is again.
Mr. Advey stated that the initial letter of intent was written with two
six-month extensions written in, which were almost automatic but not quite. Roll
Call: All Ayes
Mr. Advey informed the Board
and the audience
of the Route 20
paving project that is scheduled to begin on April 18th. He stated
they will begin on the sidewalks at the east end of Green Road and go west to
Townline Road. He stated that they will starting in Perry on Center Road with
the grinding and paving and the completion date is set to mid-October.
Mr. Advey informed the Board about the Lake Road project that the Lake County
Engineer’s office is about to begin, they have begun staging and it is believed
that they will be working four ten hour days.
BOARD/STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Mr. Brotzman stated that next meeting is April 20th at 7:00pm at the District training center. Mr. Wayman added that they spent about nine hours over the weekend interviewing architects for the new stations and feels they will be narrowing the field next week.
Health Board:
None
Recreation Board
Mr. Anderson stated that they have been putting together a logo for the
Recreation Board and the next meeting is on April 28th, 2011 at
8:00pm
Lake County Township
Association:
Mr. Wayman stated
the next meeting is tomorrow evening at 6:00pm.
Senior Board:
None
Community
Improvement Corporation:
None
Citizen Comments:
James Vernyi, 3118 Genung Street, wished to propose a Frisbee golf course to use
at Stanton Park. Mr. Vernyi stated that he would be willing to come up with
sponsors to build it. Mr. Brotzman stated they are not familiar with how it is
set up, but is willing to consider it. Mr. Vernyi stated that he can bring in
plans for the Board to review, Mr. Brotzman stated to get the plans to Mr.
Advey.
Joann Dzopko, 1080 Edgewood, stated that she was at the last meeting and is at
this meeting for the same reason. She asked the Board if they looked into having
the Senior Director’s salary paid by senior levy money. She stated she would
like an answer in writing. Mr. Brotzman stated that the Board of Trustees has
the discretion to overturn anything the Senior Board recommends to them but he
doesn’t see any reason to. Mrs. Dzopko stated that she doesn’t understand, with
all of the concerns the Senior Center has, why the Senior Board would care where
the money comes from. Mr. Brotzman then asked the other Trustees, who have
served on the Senior Board, if the Senior Board has any issues with this or are
they comfortable with the way she is currently paid. Mr. Wayman stated that in
all the years that he sat on that board there was never any discussion of using
discretionary funds for wages and he wasn’t sure if it is legal. Mr. Graham
stated that this is a Senior Board issue and that the Township and the Village
only advise the Senior Board. He instructed her to take this to the Senior Board
and if they agree then they can recommend to the Township Board how she is paid.
Mr. Wayman offered to take this issue up with Mary Lou Holmes, Senior Board
Chairman, and Mr. Brotzman stated that would be fine. Mr. Brotzman then stated
that if the Senior Board came to the Board of Trustees with a recommendation to
change how the Director is paid that they would agree to, Mr. Graham added that
both the Board of Trustees and the Village Council would have to agree on it.
Mrs. Dzopko again asked for the answer to be in writing. Mr. Graham stated that
he is not required to answer this issue. Mr. Brotzman stated that she can get a
copy of the minutes after they are approved at the next Trustee meeting.
Duane Frager, 165 Willowbend Drive, expressed congratulations on the
Bicentennial event, noting that he heard many good comments; Mr. Anderson
thanked him for his help as well. Mr. Frager wished to discuss a letter he sent
to them regarding the Recreation Board, which is now a part of. He explained
that the Recreation Board is attempting to accomplish many new avenues for 2011.
On behalf of the Recreation Board, Mr. Frager asked the Board to donate
$3,500.00 to the Recreation Board to support some of their efforts. He stated
that this is the first year that the Recreation
Board established a budget that was approved and a change in the By-laws was
added to force them to be accountable with this budget. He stated that their
main goal is to become self-sustainable and not have to rely on the Township or
the Village, but he noted, they are not there yet. Mr. Wayman asked if the
Village Council has agreed to give any money to the Recreation Board. Mr. Frager
stated that the Village is giving the same amount. Mr. Wayman stated that
several years ago, the Township used to give $10,000.00 but that the Recreation
Board did all of the mowing of the parks, but that was changed so that the
Township does the mowing. Mr. Anderson asked the Mrs. Gerred-Ditchcreek if the
Township has the money to give. Mrs. Gerred-Ditchcreek stated that the Township
gave $2,500.00 to the Historical Society and noted that the Recreation Board was
part of the Township. She also added that it is up to the discretion of the
Board and that they all receive a copy of the budget and should be aware of how
much money is there. Mr. Frager added that with the upgrade of the website,
their budget will be on the website so that the Board of Trustees can see where
the money is going, and noted the many fundraising events that they are planning
so that they don’t have to go to the Board of Trustees or the Village Council
every year. Mr. Frager stated that he is aware of the past history and the money
that the Township used to donate, but he noted that in recent years, the
Recreation Board didn’t really manage mowing lawns. He noted that as they got
further into the budget, they found they were spending more money on lawn care
rather than on the youth of the community. Mr. Brotzman stated that the Board
will take a moment to discuss this. Mrs. Gerred-Ditchcreek suggested some of the
areas where they can take some money. Mr. Brotzman told Mr. Frager that he has
great courage asking for money in these financial times and questioned whether
the schools are being asked to donate. Mr. Frager stated that they are and that
the Township is number two of the three entities they are approaching. Mr.
Brotzman asked what the pleasure of the Board is; Mr. Wayman stated that he is
in favor of giving the Recreation Board something, although he feels the amount
may need to be looked at. Mr. Anderson stated that he is willing to match but
that they’ll discuss it and get back to him. Mr. Brotzman stated that there will
be some type of contribution. Mr. Frager thanked the Board and the Board thanked
him.
Dave Jacobson, 2137 McMackin Road, stated to the Board that the can of worms has
been opened since they gave money to the Historical Society and noted that he
has nothing against the Recreation Board. Mr. Jacobson asked the Board who the
Chapel Road Partners are. Mr. Advey stated that Pete Spitler is the primary and
he isn’t sure of the other partners’ names at this time. Mr. Jacobson asked if
he can get him a list of those names, Mr. Advey stated that he will try. Mr.
Jacobson then asked if a survey to the residents was ever done to get their
opinions on the Stanton Park redevelopment project. Mr. Brotzman stated that one
was done when he was re-elected and he ran strong on this issue. Mr. Jacobson
stated he never received a survey and Mr. Brotzman stated that he voted on the
election and then commented that they are doing this and if he doesn’t like it
then Mr. Brotzman is not his guy. Mr. Jacobson then reiterated that he is asking
if they are going to do a survey to the residents. Mr. Brotzman stated that they
are not and that they had public meetings on it. Mr. Jacobson asked them to let
him know the next time there is a public meeting on this issue and then asked
Mr. Advey to get him a list of the names involved in the LLC. Mr. Advey stated
that he would. Mr. Brotzman thanked Mr. Jacobson for his comments.
Leroy Clemens, 2571 Dock Road, wished to complain of the noise and issues he is
having with his neighbor. Mr. Brotzman deferred his comments to the Chief and
see if it warrants police action. Mr. Clemens stated that the police have been
over there twice and told them to turn the music down. Mr. Brotzman thanked Mr.
Clemens for his comments.
Leanne Mihaly, 1117 Elm Avenue, wished to express her appreciation for the
Bicentennial event. Mrs. Mihaly also complimented Mr. Klco for dealing with the
issue of junk cars in a timely manner. She also noted that she would like to see
the Trustee support the Recreation Board. The Board thanked Mrs. Mihaly.
Mary Ann Froebe, 1841 Bennett Road, stated that she doesn’t know much about
Stanton park, but added that she hates Township Park – this is not a family
park, there are five bars
Brenda Spadaro, 7612 Lakeshore Blvd., addressed the Police Chief about the
pedestrians and bicyclists that are going to be starting to come out more with
the changing weather and asked if the officers could take the opportunity as it
presents itself to teach some safety to those that are in violation of the rules
of the road. She noted such issues as; wearing dark clothes, riding or walking
on the wrong side of road, riding next to each other rather than in a single
file. Mr. Advey stated that in September the Township is holding a Family Bike
Safety day in correlation with the Lake County ACHIEVE Wellness that can address
some of those issues. He also stated that he will have Cindi put something on
the website to address those rules as well. Mr. Brotzman thanked Ms. Spadaro for
her comments.
Chief Del Calzo wished to note that on Thursday, April 28th, a
retirement party will be held for Fire Chief Walt Zilke. He noted that he spent
a great part of his life serving this community.
Mr. Anderson stated
that he received a complaint from a resident on County Line about speeders in
the area.
Mr. Wayman added
that the tickets for the retirement party are available through the Fire
District.
Mr. Brotzman informed the audience that the next Bicentennial planning meeting
is on May 10th at 5:30pm. He also thanked everyone who helped out
with the event and noted that it was a good time. He then noted the Workshop
will follow the Bicentennial meeting at 6:00pm and the Regular Trustee meeting
at 7:00pm.
Mr. Anderson added
that the tickets for Chief Zilke’s retirement party are $30.00.
With no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Anderson presented a
motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:02 p.m. Mr. Wayman seconded.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
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William A Brotzman, Chairman
Terry Gerred-Ditchcreek, Fiscal Officer