Chester Government Update
The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 22 began at 6:30 p.m. with the approval of the Sept. 8 minutes...
The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 22 began at 6:30 p.m. with the approval of the Sept. 8 minutes. The meeting continued with public comments and questions.
The board was updated by the Chester Township Administrator Mark Purchase, who explained that over the years there have been water issues by the police department and the property just south of the police department. There were some broken water pipes. He asked JB Excavating, LLC for quotes on fixing all the way back behind the police department and installing an actual catch basin as opposed to a plastic pipe that is turned on its end. The intent is to use ARP funds.
The township property at fire station 2 consists of four parcels and it was recommended to perform a survey in order to consolidate. Quotes were obtained and Nick Marino was the lowest price. Marino will survey all the individual lots so the township can begin the process of putting a plan together as what decision needs to be made with the four parcels. Trustee Richter asked if there is any benefit in selling lots separately. Purchase noted the benefit is to consolidate since some of the lots are small. Together, they total about 5.6 acres. On the fire station property, there is a sewer, which Steigerwald is scheduled to come out to inspect.
Trustees then discussed road business and discussed the issue of new hires obtaining a CDL with the possibility of the township being reimbursed. The township will continue doing additional research. The board approved various road department expenses.
In fire department business, the board discussed the status of the fire station remodel with a completion date at the end of November. Trustees approved payment for vehicle repairs to Truck MD and accepted the resignation of Neil Perko effective Sept. 7. Perko is moving to Colorado.
In new business, a discussion was had regarding a ballot measure for only Precinct H to consider approving wine and mixed beverages on their Sunday sales for the BP station. Repeat Glass can no longer collect glass products at the recycle park for free, so the service will end soon. A retire-rehire policy discussion took place and included considering the retention of good employees; further discussion will be had. The board approved Ken Radtke, Mark Purchase and Patricia Jarrett to attend the Geauga Township Association quarterly dinner in November.
The board entered executive session at 7:10 p.m. pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 121.22 (G) (1) to consider the compensation of public employees, and 121.22 (G) (4) reviewing negotiations with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Submitted by Joseph C. Mazzurco, Chester Township Trustee
