Date of Meeting: 7/22/2025
Format: In-person
Meeting Summary:
PUBLIC COMMENT
A resident of Germaine Reserve noted to trustees that representatives of the Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partnership will be meeting with residents to provide assistance with beautification and other improvements in the development, thanks to the township’s participation in the agency.
A Hodgeman Lane resident alerted the trustees to a guardrail on the road which is in serious need of repair. She also has concerns with a lack of mowing along the guardrail and the road’s deterioration. Mr. Akerley invited the trustees to accompany him to the site to determine
the condition of the site.
ROAD, ZONING AND FIRE REPORTS
Mr. Akerley reported that the paving of Hudson Road is slated for mid-to-late August. He also shared that there have been concerns about water runoff in a number of areas of the township, particularly in the Myrna/Greenwood/Birkner area. He suggested that residents of the area be mindful of leaves and yard waste which clogs catch basins. He suggested that residents mulch leaves and grass regularly.
Mr. Ciccozzi reported that the BZA denied a variance request from Mr. Beck related to a planned development on SR 59 and Cox Road. The commission is evaluating options which would allow for another hearing.
Mr. Smith reported that remodeling at the Burnt Pickle is in compliance with the submitted plan. He also described a meeting planned with Kent Fire and B&C Communications/Motorola regarding a solution to the problem with the siren recently installed at Phillips Park.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Russell described the result of a meeting with the Portage County Engineer’s Office and the Prosecutor’s Office regarding access to the North Blvd property. While the property is technically not landlocked because there is a road, but it is not a paper road but rather a non-accessible right of way belonging to the county commissioners. Road improvements would have to be made at the expense of the property owner, and the costs would be considerable.
Mr. Cox expressed his gratitude to Mr. Russell for his efforts.
NEW BUSINESS
A resolution authorizing the trustees to assess for brush and leaf recycling was approved by both trustees present.
A resolution authorizing the trustees to certify to the Portage County Auditor unpaid charges for brush and leaf recycling was voted approval by both trustees present.
These resolutions allow the auditor to collect assessments directly for the township to pay for the leaf recycling program.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mrs. Kapusta received a communication from a Twin Lakes resident about a crumbling section of the road in the middle of Westlake Blvd. Mr. Akerley will follow up.
Mr. Russell shared a communication that he received from a Powdermill Rd. resident.
FINANCES REPORT
A resolution authorizing the transfer $200,000 from the JEDD fund to the Fire Fund for the purpose of paying for contracted fire and EMS services to the City of Kent. Both trustees present approved the resolution.
Payment of bills totaling $121,892.73 was approved by both trustees present.
The members of the board/council were present: Glenn Russell, Kellie Kapusta. Absent was Scott Swan for vacation
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