Date of Meeting: 9/26/2023
Format: In-person
Meeting Summary:
PUBLIC COMMENT
Director of Portage Parks Christine Craycroft addressed the board to describe ongoing county projects and discuss the parks levy on the ballot in November. The Franklin Bog Reserve and extensions to the Franklin Township park and trail connections will be a priority in the future. A collaboration with Davey Tree will allow access between the bog and Davey’s trails on the new SEED campus off Rt. 43 North. She also described the changes made since the last levy passed and why this levy asks for 1.0 million to replace the .5 million approved 10 years ago.
A Brady Lake resident had questions about the current survey supporting a road-based grant application. Mrs. Kapusta explained that if successful, the grant will bring $500,000 in funding to support road repairs at no cost to area residents. He suggested the township have a neighborhood meeting at the park to answer questions; Mrs. Kapusta thanked him for the suggestion and will follow up.
Jill Grimm, Twin Lakes Association representative, thanked the board, particularly Mr. Ackerley, for the consideration and care with which decisions have been made related to road repair, particularly the Hudson Road project.
ROAD, ZONING AND FIRE REPORTS
The motrimming schedule was discussed, including the increase in calls from residents related to the timing of right-of-way trimming. Because the purpose of such trimming is safety rather than aesthetics, it was decided that this rationale and information regarding the scheduling will be placed on the website.
Mr. Smith reported that on the night of the big storm, 25 calls to the Kent Fire Department were received from the township, and 100 were received from the city of Kent.
OLD BUSINESS
Advertising/posting for the open road position will be tabled until Mr. Swan can provide input.
NEW BUSINESS
Trick or treat will be Sunday, October 29, from 3 to 5. A vote of both trustees present approved the.
A resolution to authorize the chairman to participate in contract work related to OPWC for Hudson Road phase V was approved by both trustees.
Resolutions related to the declaration of nuisance and providing abatement for properties on Cherry Lane and North Blvd. were approved by both trustees.
CORRESPONDENCE
A complaint about speeding on Rhodes Road and a lack of lighting at Chase Park was received by a resident; both issues will be added to the agenda of the next meeting so that Det. DeSerio can be present for the discussion.
On October 2nd, a meeting to open discussion about the contract with the Office of the Sheriff will be held.
Mr. Smith will provide CPR training to road department personnel.
PC Engineer Project Manager Mike Collins informed the trustees that a resolution to move forward with a proposed road repair project for Ohio/6th St must be submitted by October 13th; this item will be put on the agenda for the October 10th meeting.
FINANCES
Payment of bills totaling $56,800.26 was approved by both trustees present.
Which members of the board/council were present: Glenn Russell, Kellie Kapusta. Absent was Scott Swan, illness
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