March 14, Roll call: H. Gilson Blair present Steven J. Gerberry present Marvin J. McBride present Fred R. Bobovnyk present

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1 Mr. Gerberry called the meeting to order. Roll call: H. Gilson Blair present Steven J. Gerberry present Marvin J. McBride present Fred R. Bobovnyk present Correspondence/Announcements: The Trustees would like to remind everyone that the Thunder over the Valley returns to the Youngstown Air Reserve Station June 17 th 18 th, 2017, featuring the U.S. Air Force thunderbirds aerial demonstration team. The Trustees would like to remind everyone that the Statewide Tornado Drill is set for Wednesday, March 22 nd, 2017 at 9:50 AM. The Trustees have scheduled the Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Saturday, April 8 th, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Community Park and Gazebo. The Trustees would like to remind everyone of the dates for the 2017 Flag Day Festival. The 2017 Flag Day Festival dates will be June 8 th, 9 th, 10 th, and 11 th The 2017 Flag Day Parade will be on Friday, June 9 th. The Trustees would like to remind everyone of the dates for the 2017 Spring Clean-Up Program. The program will begin on Monday, May 15 th, 2017 and continue through Friday, May 19 th, Residents should put their items out on their regular night. The Trustees were awarded nearly $2,400 in grant funds from the Geauga-Trumbull Waste District for their 2017 Scrap Tire Grant. Curbside collection will begin on Monday, May 15 th, 2017 and continue through Friday, May 19 th, There is a limit of four car tires (off rims) per household, large truck tires will NOT be accepted. You can also dropoff your tires between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM during the collection week at the Township Administration Building at 1451 Prospect Street, Mineral Ridge, Ohio The decorations from all of the Township cemeteries must be removed by April 30 th, 2017 so that our crews can begin spring clean-up and prepare for Memorial Day Ceremonies. Financial Report Fiscal Officer Fred R. Bobovnyk: 1. Monthly report was given to the Board. 2. Drawing of warrants 3. Minutes (3 sets) 4. Transfer (2)

2 Administrator s Report Dave Rouan

3 Cemetery Report _ Dave Rouan (Prepared by Melissa Ritchie)

4 Zoning Report Zoning Inspector Melissa Ritchie

5 Police Report Chief Michael Naples

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14 Fire Report Chief Randy Pugh

15 Attorney s Report Attorney Cherry Poteet

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19 New Business: Mr. McBride made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which includes the following: Minutes from the Budget Hearing on February 14, 2017 at 6:45 PM. Minutes from the Budget Hearing on February 14, 2017 at 6:45 PM. Minutes from the Regular Meeting on February 14, 2017 at 7:00 PM. Drawing warrants upon our treasury and paying township bills. General Fund Transfer to the Cemetery Fund in the amount of $10, effective 03/01/2017. General Fund Transfer to the Road Fund in the amount of $10,000 effective 03/03/2017. Then and Now s per list provided. Then and Now's as of THEN NOW AMOUNT Youngstown Regional Chamber 02/14/17 02/22/17 $ Summit Supply 02/22/17 02/28/17 $ Mahoning Cty TC 02/22/17 02/28/17 $ Ford Motor Credit 02/23/17 03/01/17 $ Medical Mutual 02/22/17 03/01/17 $ Rowley Rescue 02/20/17 03/03/17 $ Trumbull Cty Engineer 03/02/17 03/08/17 $ Mr. Blair seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. McBride yes Mr. Blair yes Mr. Gerberry yes Mr. Blair made a motion to authorize Township Administrator David Speed study Rouan to request the Trumbull County Engineer s Office to conduct a speed study on the following Township Highways to determine if the speed limits can be reduced from 35 MPH to 25 MPH. Street Name Length Limits Beginning Pt. Ending Pt. Date Vol/Page TH440 Gardenland Ave 0.52 M 35 Tibbets-Wick Bianco Rd 05/16/77 062/0563 TH1062 Lakeside Drive 0.17 M 35 Ohltown/McDon Western Termi 05/18/78 063/0499 Mr. McBride seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. Blair yes Mr. McBride yes Mr. Gerberry - yes Mr. McBride made a motion to authorize Township Administrator Scrap tire David Rouan to apply for the 2017 Scrap Tire Grant sponsored Grant through the Trumbull Geauga Solid Waste Management District effective application date of March 1 st, Mr. Blair seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. McBride yes Mr. Blair yes Mr. Gerberry yes

20 Mr. Blair made a motion to authorize Township Administrator Mosquito David Rouan to jointly apply for the Ohio EPA Mosquito Control Grant Grant with the Trumbull County Health Department. The purpose of the grant program is to make funding available to local health departments and other related government entities to us for applying mosquito control measures in support of Ohio s efforts to mitigate the potential for an outbreak of mosquito borne viruses such as Zika, West Nile, and La Cross Encephalitis. This year we have requested $12,000 for boundary spray applications along our roadways. Mr. Gerberry seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. Blair yes Mr. McBride yes Mr. Gerberry - yes Mr. McBride made a motion to accept the resignation of part-time Resignation Police Officer Nicholas Grabosky effective March 20 th, Nick N Grabosky was hired as a full-time police officer with the city of Niles Police Department. We would like to thank Nick for his service to our police department and to the residents of our community. Mr. Blair seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. McBride yes Mr. Blair yes Mr. Gerberry - yes Mr. Blair made a motion to accept the resignation of part-time Police Resignation Officer Kegan Brady effective March 20 th, Kegan was hired as K Brady a full-time police officer with the city of Niles Police Department. We would like to thank Kegan for his service to our police department and to the residents of our community. Mr. McBride seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. Blair yes Mr. McBride yes Mr. Gerberry - yes Mr. McBride made a motion to authorize Police Chief Michael Naples 2017 PD to purchase one new 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle SUV through Lebanon Ford of Lebanon, Ohio at a total purchase price of $27, (including delivery), which is the State purchase price; to utilize Ford Municipal Lease/Purchase to finance the vehicle over a four (4) year term; and to authorize Township Administrator David Rouan, on behalf of the board of Trustees, to execute the Master Lease Purchase Agreement with Ford Motor Credit company pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the agreement. Mr. Blair seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. McBride yes Mr. Blair yes Mr. Gerberry - yes Mr. McBride made a motion to authorize Police Chief Michael Naples to Rowley enter into an agreement with Rowley Rescue & Response of Niles, Ohio Resuce for a not to exceed amount of $7, for the purchase and installation of the necessary equipment for the new 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle. Mr. Blair seconded the motion.

21 Vote: Mr. McBride yes Mr. Blair yes Mr. Gerberry - yes Mr. McBride made a Motion to authorize Police Chief Michael Inventive Naples to enter into an agreement with Inventive Designs of Designs Mineral Ridge, Ohio for a not to exceed amount of $ for the purchase and installation of the necessary graphics for the new 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle. Mr. Blair seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. McBride yes Mr. Blair yes Mr. Gerberry - yes Mr. Blair made a Motion to authorize Police Chief Michael Naples to PD mutual enter into a mutual assistance agreement for police protection: Aid agreement Whereas, the Counties of Mahoning and Trumbull, and the various cities, villages, and townships have a desire to enter into a mutual assistance agreement for police protection; and Whereas, Weathersfield Township deems it in its best interest to join with the other municipalities, townships, and the Counties in such agreement; Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Weathersfield Township Trustees of Trumbull County, State of Ohio: That the Weathersfield Township Chief of Police, Michael J. Naples, Jr., is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Agreement for Mahoning/Trumbull County Local Government Mutual Aid Agreement for Law Enforcement. Mr. McBride seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. Blair yes Mr. McBride yes Mr. Gerberry - yes Mr. Blair made a motion to authorize Fire Chief Randall Pugh to Fire Chief attend the Fire Department Instructor s Conference (FDIC) in Conference Indianapolis, Indiana this April. This conference provides the most up-to-date information on equipment, techniques, fire science, and fire engineering. Mr. McBride seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. Blair yes Mr. McBride yes Mr. Gerberry - yes Mr. Blair made a motion to authorize Fire Chief Randall Pugh to FD purchasepurchase a new trailer from Leonard Truck and Trailer of North New trailer Jackson, Ohio. The Trailer will be used for the purpose of transporting the new Off-Road Personnel Mover at Station 40 in McKinley Heights that the members of the MMBA purchased at no cost to the residents of the Township. The Trustees would like to thank the members of the MMBA for their generous donation to the fire department and their dedication to their community. Mr. McBride seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. Blair yes Mr. McBride yes Mr. Gerberry - yes

22 Mr. McBride made a motion to accept the resignation of Resignation probationary firefighter Rebekah Logsdon effective March 14 th, FF Logsdon Rebekah was unable to continue with the probationary firefighter program at this time. Mr. Blair seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. McBride yes Mr. Blair yes Mr. Gerberry - yes Mr. Blair made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel at 7:36PM. Mr. McBride seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. Blair yes Mr. McBride yes Mr. Gerberry - yes Mr. McBride made a motion to come out of Excutive Session at 8:00PM. Mr. Blair seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. McBride yes Mr. Blair yes Mr. Gerberry - yes Mr. McBride made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Adjourn Mr. Blair seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. McBride yes Mr. Blair yes Mr. Gerberry - yes Next Meetings: Caucus: Meeting: Thursday, March 30th, 2017 at 8:00 AM Tuesday, April 11th, 2017 at 7:00 PM. The Trustees open forum begins at 6:15 PM. Fred R. Bobovnyk, Fiscal Officer Steven J. Gerberry, Chairman H. Gilson Blair, Vice-Chairman Marvin J. McBride, Trustee