Chester Government Update
The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on Dec. 1 began at 6:30 p.m. with the board approving the minutes from the Nov. 17 and 23 meetings...
The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on Dec. 1 began at 6:30 p.m. with the board approving the minutes from the Nov. 17 and 23 meetings. The board authorized Chester Township Administrator Mark Purchase to continue with the process of consolidating the four parcels on Chillicothe Road at Fire Station #2.
Jeremy Iosue, a labor employment attorney with Stefanik Iosue and Associates, shared his background and experience and noted he has close to 20 years of experience in the field including prior human resources experience and knowledge.
Trustees approved the sale of a 2009 International Maxforce Hood sold as is for $2,200 on Heavytruckparts.net arranged by Chester Road Superintendent John Onyshko. In addition, they moved to accept after the fact the resignation of summer help from Gary Huston and Robert Jefferson effective Nov. 14, 2022, and moved part-time seasonal worker Husam Alabasi to full-time road worker at the rate of $20.18 per hour beginning Nov. 28. Trustees also approved an expenditure of $ 7,500 to O’Reilly Equipment LLC for a salt spreader.
In new business, trustees approved payment of the first invoice relating to the 2022 road project to Mr. Excavator for $401,194.43 and to Chagrin Valley Paving for the reconstruction of various roads in the amount of $629,555 as recommended by the Geauga County Engineer’s Office. Finally, trustees moved to approve after the fact signing the subrecipient agreement between Chester Township and Geauga County Commissioners and letter of authorization to the county for access to the property known as the Henry House.
Trustees went into an executive session at 7:27 p.m. pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 121.22 (G) (1) to consider the employment and compensation of a public employee. The board re-entered public session at 7:57 p.m. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
On Dec. 9, trustees held a special meeting at 7:01 a.m. They entered into an executive session at 7:02 a.m. pursuant to O.R.C. 121.22 (G) (1) to consider the employment and compensation of a public employee. The board re-entered public session at 7:30 a.m.
The board along with the department heads had an open discussion regarding the 2023 budget and the upcoming levies. There being no further business before the board, the meeting adjourned at 9:44 a.m.
Submitted by Joseph C. Mazzurco, Chester Township Trustee
