Date of Meeting: 2/13/2024
Format: In-person
Meeting Summary:
PUBLIC COMMENT
Detective DeSerio reported on 281 calls for service within the township in January. These included but were not limited to, shoplifting, traffic stops, domestic situations, assistance to other agencies, warrant service, and suspicious persons. Also, he stated that the department is in possession of a portable radar sign that can be used throughout the county; it includes a traffic count box that can record the speed and number of cars on a given road.
Jill Grimm, representing the Twin Lakes Association, commented that some Twin Lakes residents have expressed concerns about areas that are not well-lighted. Mr. Swan suggested that it is essential to identify areas of concern within the township and use NOPEC funding to remedy those most needing attention.
ROAD REPORT
There was a discussion of the significant increase in the estimate of what Hudson Road remediation Phases IV and V will cost. If trustees move forward with the project, it could cost the township up to $900,000 dollars to complete. A decision on whether to move forward will be forthcoming.
Mr. Russell asked Mr. Akerley to prepare a vehicle condition report on all township vehicles so a decision can be made about what should be replaced in the coming year.
A meeting with the Germaine Reserve developer and county engineer’s office representatives will take place to review the punch list of repairs to roads within the project that must be made before the jurisdiction for the streets is turned over to the township.
ZONING REPORT
There was discussion of an outdoor seating request by a business owner planning to open a Strickland’s ice cream store within an existing business.
NEW BUSINESS
The following resolutions were moved and approved by all three trustees:
Authorizing all actions necessary to accept the NOPEC Energized Community Grant.
Appointing Scott Stiegmeier as a zoning commission member for a vacant term ending February 2029.
Appointing Travis Copen as a zoning commission member for the vacant term ending in February 2025.
Appointing Bahman Taheri to the Kent/Franklin Joint Economic Development District Board of Directors.
FINANCE REPORT
All three trustees approved the payment of bills totaling $90,676.30. Also, a resolution to proceed with the placement on the ballot of a Fire Levy increase from 3.42 mils to 3.5 mils was approved by all three trustees.
Which members of the board/council were present: Glenn Russell, Kellie Kapusta, Scott Swan
Was there a public notice of the meeting that included the time and place of meeting: Yes
Was an agenda of the meeting or handouts available to visitors: Yes
Are minutes from previous meetings posted/available: Yes
https://www.franklintownshipohio.org/minutes
Name of Observer: Anne Reid