Meeting record
Town Board — September 12, 2024
Summarized from the meeting minutes. Refer to the official documents below for the authoritative record.
The Nunda Township Board of Trustees met on September 12, 2024, approving prior minutes and multiple township and road district warrants, including a contested payment related to Fritzke Family Park. Trustee Rob Parrish raised concerns that Road District park expenditures may violate state law, and Trustee Tim Parrish announced his immediate resignation from the Board. The Board also discussed town hall repairs, an intergovernmental agreement between township and road district property, and heard public comments about maintenance of Anita Sherwood Park before entering executive session on pending litigation.
Present: Karen Tynis (Trustee), Rob Parrish (Trustee), Mike Rogulic (Trustee), Tim Parrish (Trustee), Leda Bobera-Drain (Supervisor), Scott Puma (Township Attorney), Joni Smith (Township Clerk)
- township warrants approval
- Fritzke Family Park dispute
- Road District expenditures
- Trustee resignation
- Town Hall stair repair
- Intergovernmental agreement
- Anita Sherwood Park maintenance
- Executive session litigation
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Approval of August 8, 2024 regular board meeting minutes
Motion: Motion to review and approve the minutes
Vote: All Ayes Approved
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Approve Township Warrants for September 12, 2024 ($25,746.04)
Motion: Motion to approve payment of township warrants
Vote: 5-0 Approved
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Approve Road District Warrants (11/9, 12/14/23, 6/13, 8/8/24) for September 12, 2024
Discussion followed before vote; Tim Parrish and Rob Parrish voted no.
Motion: Motion to approve Road District warrants for payment
Vote: 3-2 Approved
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Trustee Rob Parrish statement on Fritzke Family Park expenditures
Parrish requested his statement be recorded, asserting that per township attorney's prior opinion the Road District cannot legally own, build, or maintain a park, making approval of related warrants a potential misuse of funds.
Other
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Approve Road District Warrants for September 12, 2024, minus Geske and Sons and Sales warrants ($197,439.22)
Motion: Motion to approve payment
Vote: 5-0 Approved
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Approve Road District Warrant for Geske and Sons ($132,678.88)
Rob Parrish abstained from the vote.
Motion: Motion to approve payment
Vote: 4-0-1 (Rob Parrish abstained) Approved
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Approve Road District Warrant for Sais ($1,380.00)
Tim Parrish and Rob Parrish voted no.
Motion: Motion to approve payment
Vote: 3-2 Approved
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Reports by Supervisor, Clerk, Highway Commissioner, Assessor and Trustees
Supervisor Bobera-Drain reported on Town Hall step repair permitting issues, a $11,975 repair quote, and completion of the annual audit with no presentation needed. Trustees gave brief updates, including welcoming new Trustee Mike Rogulic and noting lower replacement taxes from the Road District.
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New Business - Trustee Tim Parrish resignation
Tim Parrish submitted and read aloud his resignation letter, effective immediately.
Other
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Old Business - Assessor's office painting update
Supervisor Bobera-Drain reported the Assessor's office is being painted.
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Discussion of Intergovernmental Agreement between Township and Road District property
Attorney Scott Puma explained the previous Township Supervisor lacked authority to enter the agreement and stated the deed restriction can be voided.
Other
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Public Comment on Anita Sherwood Park maintenance
Residents Pete Tousis, Jeff Baldwin, and Jason Marvin asked if the Township could begin maintaining weeds in Anita Sherwood Park, noting residents have maintained it but wet areas make upkeep difficult.
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Motion to move to Executive Session for pending litigation
Board paused regular meeting to discuss pending litigation in executive session from 8:09 to 8:19 p.m.
Motion: Motion to move to Executive Session
Vote: All Ayes Approved