Chester Government Update
The Chester Township Board of Trustees met in special session on July 26 at 6:01 p.m. with an executive session pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 121.22 (G) to consider the dismissal, discipline, demotion or compensation of a public employee
The Chester Township Board of Trustees met in special session on July 26 at 6:01 p.m. with an executive session pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 121.22 to consider the dismissal, discipline, demotion or compensation of a public employee and to consider the purchase of property for public purposes. No action was taken after the executive session.
The trustees meeting on July 29 opened at 5:30 p.m. with an executive session pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 121.22 to consider the dismissal, discipline, demotion or compensation of a public employee and to consider the purchase of property for public purposes. On returning to public session, no action was taken. The board approved the meeting minutes dated July 1, 15, 22 and 26, as presented by Fiscal Officer Patricia Jarrett.
In road department business, discussion was held about developing standard letters to residents for replacement of drive pipes, which the road superintendent will oversee. Wyandot Road alternate estimates were received from the Geauga County Engineer to fix a crossover pipe under the road.
Trustees approved $10,712.52 to Winter Equipment Company for four truck carbide plow blades; $1,975.50 to DJL Material & Supply Co. for two pallets of Federal crack sealer; and $7,000 to Rush Truck Center for various truck parts. The board accepted the resignation of part-time seasonal worker David Dodd effective July 30.
In new business, the board moved to approve after the fact to sign additional paperwork for Drop-Off Improvement Grant agreement between Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District and Chester Township effective May 25, 2021.
Trustees approved the police department assisting with pedestrian traffic from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the upcoming Chesterland Historical Foundation flea market community event on Aug. 21. They also approved the use of the Chester Recycle Park field for grades three and four flag football practices taking place Monday through Friday, Aug. 9 to Sept. 29, from 5-6:30 p.m.
A cemetery deed was approved, and the board approved the West Geauga Kiwanis’ use of the Chester Recycle Park on Sept. 10, 11 and 12 for a leave and take event.
In Chester Township Park business, the Kiwanis Summer Concert Series runs Wednesdays at 7 p.m. through Aug. 18 at the gazebo; please park in the proper parking areas.
Submitted by Joseph C. Mazzurco, Chester Township Trustee
