Chagrin Falls Township Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Minutes

The meeting was called to order by President Stephen Thomas at 7:40 p.m.  Those present included Trustee Diana Nazelli, Trustee Jeff Homans, Township Zoning Commission Chairman Franz Sauerland, and Clerk Elizabeth Boles.

MINUTES:  The minutes from the last meeting were read.  A motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to accept the minutes as read.

FINANCIAL REPORT:  The Trustees acknowledged receipt of the April, 2005 Financial Report as prepared by Clerk Elizabeth Boles.  A detailed report is on file in the Township office.

OLD BUSINESS

ZONING COMMISSION OF TOWNSHIP: 

  • The Zoning Commission Meeting was held on April 27th. 
  • In reviewing the revised Zoning Regulations, Mr. Sauerland had a couple of questions for the Trustees.  He asked for a definition of steep slopes.  He passed around copies of a diagram, “Hillside Protection Zone” used in Moreland Hills ordinance (see attached copy).  President Thomas thought there needed to be a written explanation of the diagram and Mr. Sauerland read a short paragraph attached to the diagram.
  • Mr. Sauerland expressed concern about making the restrictions too tight which would make it very hard to build on the land and so less desirable.  At this time the Township’s restrictions are tighter than Moreland Hills.
  • Trustee Homans said there were two issues at hand, degradation of environment and protecting health, safety and welfare of people.  He also believes a soils engineer report is always needed, no matter what.
  • Mr. Sauerland reported there are requirements for permits in the new revised resolutions. (see file).
  • After more discussion of resolutions, the Trustees thanked Mr. Sauerland for coming to the meeting.

BRICK ROAD PROJECT:  No report.

TOWN HALL RENTALS: 

  • The Trustees discussed the policy on using Town Hall tables outside the Town Hall for unincorporated Township resident functions.
  • Currently, MainstreetCF owns the tables given by Hamlet Hills.  President Thomas will ask MainstreetCF President Nancy Haag if a Township resident can borrow the tables.

 

TOWN HALL MAINTENANCE: 

  • Handyman Kocheff is doing work at Town Hall including replacing light bulbs, repairing the flag pole, repairing the parking sign and painting the storm cellar doors.

CHAGRIN RIVER WATERSHED PARTNERS MEETING: 

  • The meeting was held on May 12th.  Trustee Nazelli reported there were several issues discussed at the meeting,
    1. Moreland Hills vs. Jaylin lawsuit coming up in June.
    2. Plans for a program to begin to aid and educate the community about zoning, planning and growth.
    3. Ohio Senate Bill 18 which will limit the effectiveness of the EPA with the removal of many protections.  Trustee Homans announced he would look further into this issue.

504 NORTH MAIN STREET/FOLTZ PROPERTY: 

  • President Thomas reported he was contacted by a representative from the Cuyahoga County Soil & Water Conservation District about the Foltz property, because the Division has heard from Mr. Foltz’ attorneys.

TOWN HALL STUDY & RENOVATIONS: 

  • President Thomas reported the Jaycees have been told about the Town Hall renovation plan and possibility of having to relocate, maybe temporarily.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS: 

  • Trustee Nazelli reported she received an e-mail from Jim Corrigan’s office about Bill #66.  The Local Government Fund cuts will not be as severe as originally planned.

NEW BUSINESS

TOWN HALL GARDEN DEDICATION: 

  • The Trustees unanimously agreed the garden by the Town Hall should be dedicated in honor of former Trustee Kathy Watterson. Trustee Nazelli will look into purchasing a plaque.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.  The next meeting will be held on Tues. June 7th.

 

___________________________   ___________________________
Stephen Thomas, President                         Elizabeth Boles, Clerk

Official copy unanimously passed 6/7/05
 

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