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PENFIELD MEETING CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 ner of the Town Hall walkway was repaired and converted to
an LED by Trustees Johnson & Flynn. Johnson received ap- Murphy and Lacey seek loving homes
on 11/19 & again on 12/3 for the September & October Rec- proval from the Lorain County Prosecutor’s office via email
reation Board Financial Reports and a corrected June financial that the proposed usage of ARPA funds to improve and expand
report. Rec Board Vice Chair Tom Seman will follow up with the Township camera/security system was an allowable expen-
Treasurer. Denes presented Resolution 21-010, extending the diture. Johnson will forward email to FO Denes for her file.
Township’s Health Care Coverage with Lorain County thru De- Johnson spoke with Ilona Seman of Ipanda Designs regarding
cember 31, 2024, for signature. electronic record storage for the Township. She will work on a
A motion passed to accept Crest Fence’s estimate. Trust- plan & training.
ee Flynn made a motion, seconded by Chairman Conrad, to Chairman Conrad reported that he, Trustee Johnson and
approve the ARC schedule for 2022. FO Denes reported that Trustee Flynn met and walked the ditches by the Eberling
an additional file cabinet is needed in the Fiscal Office. Discus- drainage issue. This was discussed with Don Romancek, who
sion was held and a motion passed for FO Denes to research advised that this could be funded with SWAC funding as Phase
and purchase same from Schlabach Furniture. Denes fielded a IV of the Curtis Ditch project. Romancek is pursuing an en-
call from resident Lori Jackson questioning the availability of gineering report as some water flows east to the Black River
plywood sheets. All plywood has been placed into Township and some flows west to the Curtis Ditch. As SWAC grant ap-
service or sold. plications are due in March, there may not be time to apply for
Fiscal Officer Denes asked for approval to add fund #2273 2022 funds, but instead 2023. Trustee Flynn advised all affect-
to record ARPA funds; a motion passed to add this fund. ed residents to attend meetings to record their concerns and to Murphy and Lacey
Zoning Commission member Jerry Rathwell attended the email associated problems, pictures and costs to the Trustees or
Holiday Concert and enjoyed the event. Fiscal Officer to help substantiate the grant application. Conrad Murphy is a 3-1/2 month old male, short-haired gray and
Assistant Hall Coordinator Tom Seman reported that the advised that Don Romancek stated that he had some COVID white tabby kitten. He is vaccinated and neutered and ready
Cub Scouts wished to use the Community Room and Town Hall money for projects, which is exclusive of SWAC funding. Con- for his forever home. Murphy was born August 20 and was
for their Pinewood Derby in January. This would entail set-up rad reported that LCPH Department director Dave Covell’s re- part of a litter of 7 babies born to a pregnant momma cat that
on a Saturday with the event on Sunday. He will follow up with tirement party is Friday the 10th. was rescued after being abandoned. He’s very social, healthy
Scouts regarding the date of their event. Seman advised that the With no additional business to discuss, the meeting was ad- and well adjusted. He uses the litter box with no problems. He
Recreation Board is discussing a craft show with a potential journed at 8:28 p.m. seems fine around other cats, and dogs should not be a problem
date of 4/30 that would require the use of both halls. Seman with a proper introduction. He’s a super cuddler and his foster
questioned whether the contract with Keystone Local Schools Ms Agriculture USA Queen mom said he could be a “poster pet” for being a lap cat. If you
for the use of the ball fields included the restrooms. The con- would like to meet Murphy, call Peggy with Hartman’s Hounds
tract does not specify this. Seman reported that there will be educate about all the diverse at (440) 452-1619.
no Recreation Board meeting in December, with the January aspects of agriculture. Lacey is a 3-1/2 month old female black, short-haired kitten.
meeting to be held on the 15. Seman requested the Trustee’s at- Natalie is the daughter of She is spayed and vaccinated. Lacey was born on August 30
tendance at this meeting to discuss and understand the ball field Julie Zavesky of Medina. She
usage contracts with the School and Hot Stove. Seman advised graduated from Medina High and found with her 3 siblings at a construction site. A trap was
that the non-working Pepsi cooler has been scrapped. Water School and Ashland Univer- set to find their momma kitty, but she was never found. The ba-
leftover from Penfield Day will be moved from the Concession sity. Her agricultural interests bies were so tiny, their eyes were just beginning to open. Lacey
Stand to the Town Hall to prevent freezing. Seman questioned include horses, bee keeping, is a very social and healthy and is a well-adjusted kitten. She
the installation of a cash lock box for hall rental money. FO planting flowers for local pol- uses the litter box without issue. She’s great with other cats and
Denes stated that cash payments of rentals were the exception, linators, sustainable agricul- dogs and should not be a problem after a proper introduction.
not the rule. Discussion was held and it was decided that any- ture, the farm to table process Lacey will be adopted to an indoor only home and no declaw-
time the Hall Rental Coordinators secure a cash payment they and agriculture education. ing. To meet Lacey, contact Caroline Tallman with Hartman’s
will text FO Denes with the details. She was also a 4-year Hounds. You can call her at (440) 320-7129.
Grounds Maintenance man Bob Storms, PHS Treasurer member of the Sharon Flying
Jackie Johnson and Roadman Bill Albrecht were in attendance, Horse and Pony 4-H Club,
but had no questions or comments.
Trustee Flynn thanked Rachael Duling for her excellent Natalie Antonio and has currently been a 4-H
work in recording the minutes of the November 16 meeting Natalie Antonio was re- advisor with Sharon Flying
in FO Denes’ absence. Flynn reported delivery of an address cently named the 2022 Lo- Horse and Pony for 7 years.
sign to a resident. Trustee Flynn asked Vice Chairman Seman rain County Ms Agriculture Natalie will be competing
to remove and store the volleyball net at the Recreation Park. USA Queen. at the state level in spring
Flynn reported that resident Justin Jackson had contacted him Miss Agriculture USA is 2022 with the opportunity to
regarding his son Cannon’s need of Community Service hours. a national non-profit organi- continue on to the National
Trustees Flynn & Johnson will coordinate this project. zation that focuses on posi- Miss Agriculture USA Com-
Trustee Johnson reported that there were 70 guests and 25 petition that will be held in
band members at the Holiday Concert on Saturday. Johnson tively promoting agriculture Ohio in June 2022.
made repairs to the Community Room storage area door that featuring queens of all ages Congratulations!
failed due to poor quality construction. The light at the cor- that promote, celebrate and

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