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PERRY TWP. – Township trustees are considering how to eliminate the cost of street lights in the northeast section of the township.
Trustee Jim Armeni Monday said he has contacted the Columbiana County Prosecutor’s Office to determine how to reassess properties to pay for street lights. He noted the township is currently collecting approximately $2,700 for the lights from residents on whose property the lights are located. However, the township is paying approximately $9,800 per year for the lights, with the majority coming from the general fund.
The reassessment must be completed by September to take effect for 2022, Armeni said.
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PERRY TOWNSHIP Trustees may be looking at simplifying the fee structure for zoning permits and evaluating the benefits of a tax abatement program.
Trustees discussed both ideas Monday night.
Trustee Chair Steve Bailey talked about contacting some attorneys who specialize in setting up Community Reinvestment Areas, which is basically an area where homeowners can get a tax abatement on new construction or improvements to their residences.
The city of Salem has a CRA which covers most of the city, with a few exceptions, covering both residential and commercial properties.
Over the last few years, only three or four new homes have been built in the township for minimal growth and there’s land available for construction, indicating a CRA could spur growth.
PERRY TOWNSHIP Trustees granted 2 percent wage increases to police and road department employees Monday.
In addition, employees were granted a one-time only 1 percent stipend based on last year’s wages for dealing with COVID-19.
Trustee Chair Steve Bailey described the wage hikes as cost of living and merit raises for employees, saying trustees were “trying to make up for years they didn’t get raises.”
The raises will cost an additional $7,723 for the year and the stipends will cost an additional $3,300 for the year.
Employees affected include three road department employees, four full-time police officers and five part-time police officers.
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SALEM Perry Township trustees granted 2 percent wage increases to police and road department employees Monday.
In addition, employees were granted a one-time only 1 percent stipend based on last year’s wages for dealing with COVID-19.
Trustee Steve Bailey described the wage hikes as cost of living and merit raises for employees, saying trustees were “trying to make up for years they didn’t get raises.”
The raises will cost an additional $7,723 for the year and the stipends will cost an additional $3,300 for the year.
Employees affected include three road department employees, four full-time police officers and five part-time police officers.
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