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LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP– Liverpool Township trustees during Monday’s meeting unanimously voted to adopt a resolution to ban tobacco use in and on township owned property, including township vehicles.

While the resolution was adopted on Monday, the trustees put the policy into effect immediately following their May 28 meeting when the discussion about tobacco use on township properties took place. The trustees were all in favor of passing a resolution then, but wanted to be sure of the definitions and wording of the resolution before drafting it.

Following an executive session to discuss personnel regarding compensation, the trustees voted on pay increases for the road department. Employee evaluations have been completed, and increases will be based on job performance.

Richard Wayne, Heritage Thermal Services, presented a check for $750 to Marion Perkins for the Liverpool Township Litter Program.

Participants in the Litter Program were out on Monday working on Westfield Drive and Boring Lane where they picked up 14 bags of litter. If they have someone willing to work to pick up litter, Perkins said he hopes to have the Litter Program out working every Monday.

Multiple residents spoke out during the public portion of the meeting regarding their concerns about health and safety issues with three dilapidated or abandoned houses near their residences.

A LaCroft Avenue resident was concerned about the health risk from the two properties behind her. She reported a snake and rodent problem with the properties and a strong odor coming from the two houses.

Board of Trustees President Dennis Giambroni said the township has yet to receive signatures from the owners for notification letters mailed to them from the township on May 28. He also said the health department needs to be notified of the condition of the properties since it is a health issue.

A Seventh Avenue resident voiced concerns over the condition of the property next door to him. He noted sewage, weeds, tall grass and rodents as an issue.

Giambroni said he would be contacting the health department regarding all three properties.

A resolution the trustees pass yearly to exclude the approval of the City of Salem for an alternative method of apportionment of local government monies to be distributed in 2025 was approved.

Approval was granted for repairs of the boom for the road department. The repair, which includes welding and reinforcing a section of the boom, is estimated to cost between $500 and $1,000. Also, they will need to purchase three pins which must be made for $150 each.

Approval was also granted to seek estimates for the power steering on the road department’s one-ton truck and to have the repair done.

An additional purchase of black top to finish Duncan Avenue before the chip and seal begins was also approved. The chip and seal is expected to begin around June 18.

Fiscal Officer Shirley Flati reported that she had completed and posted the May bank reconciliation.

There were no reports from the police or fire department.

The Liverpool Township Board of Trustees meets every other Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the township administration building. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 25.

Kgarabrandt@mojonews.com