MAHONING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
MINUTES
July 12, 2017
CALL TO ORDER:
Franklin Ruch called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM at the Mahoning Township Building, 2685 Mahoning Drive East, Lehighton, PA 18235
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Franklin Ruch led the Pledge of Allegiance
PRESENT:
Franklin Ruch, Chairman; John Wieczorek, Vice Chairman; Bruce Steigerwalt, Supervisor; Robert Slaw, Supervisor; Thomas Nanovic, Solicitor and Natalie D. Haggerty, Secretary-Treasurer
ABSENT:
Brian Reeser, Supervisor
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Victor Leidy 1744 Orioles Drive: Reached out to the road department with regards to a problem area on the westside of Orioles Drive around the Helfrich property. The roadmaster informed Mr. Leidy that Bruce Steigerwalt determines what roads get done in the township. Why would they tar and chip Fredericks Grove Road? Franklin Ruch informed Mr. Leidy the road committee does a yearly road inspection and uses a rating system established to evaluate every road within the township. The committee brings this information back to the Board of Supervisors and then the Board determines by need which roads will be done with the funds the township has available. Orioles Drive has various areas that require base repair or scratch coat. His next question, was he said the reason for the stop sign installation on Beisels Road was because of the trees. Who is going to tell him to move or cut his trees. Tom Nanovic asked if it is creating a hazard, if it is in the township right of way we can trim. Robert Slaw shared that they are not in the township right of way. However, branches might be by now. There is also a huge pothole where you get off the blacktop top and get onto the dirt road. It is on list to repair. Every time I call the township I’m told by the roadmaster we’re shorthanded, we have men out.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION
John Wieczorek made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2017 Board of Supervisors Meeting. Seconded by Bruce Steigerwalt. Franklin Ruch, yes; John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes and Robert Slaw, yes. 4-0 vote. Motion carried. Note correction of Dennis Blocker not Dennis Yenser
APPROVAL OF TRANSFERS:
MOTION
Bruce Steigerwalt made a motion to approve the following transfers:
$537.97 Residential Street Light Money Market to General Checking
$595.20 Residential Fire Hydrant Money Market to General Checking
$15,048.97 General Checking to Payroll Checking (pay date 6/22/17)
$14,784.19 General Checking to Payroll Checking (pay date 6/29/17)
$15,101.33 General Checking to Payroll Checking (pay date 7/6/17)
$14,632.64 General Checking to Payroll Checking (pay date 7/13/17)
Seconded by John Wieczorek. Franklin Ruch, yes; John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes and Robert Slaw, yes. 4-0 vote. Motion carried.
TREASURERS REPORT:
MOTION
Bruce Steigerwalt made a motion to approve the Treasurers Report for June 2017. Seconded by John Wieczorek. Franklin Ruch, yes; John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes and Robert Slaw, yes. 4-0 vote. Motion carried.
PAYMENT OF BILLS AND PAYROLLS:
MOTION:
Franklin Ruch made a motion to approve the following bills and payrolls:
Bill List #429 in the amount of $210,949.98
General Check’s #21441-#21481
State Check’s #1540-#1545
Road Machinery Check’s #1013
Subdivision Land Development Check’s #1006-#1007
Seconded by John Wieczorek. Franklin Ruch, yes; John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes and Robert Slaw, yes. 4-0 vote. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF REPORTS:
MOTION:
John Wieczorek made a motion to approve the following reports:
Mahoning Township Road Department Activity Report for June 12, 2017-July 7, 2017
Mahoning Township Equipment Fuel Log June 2017
Save Carbon County PennEast/UGI Pipeline July 2017 Report
Mahoning Township Zoning Report for May and June 2017
Mahoning Township Building Report for May 2017
Carbon County Controller Audits of District Court #56-3-01
Seconded by Bruce Steigerwalt. Franklin Ruch, yes; John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes and Robert Slaw, yes. 4-0 vote. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Agreement Township of Mahoning and Mahoning Township Police Department January 1, 2017-
December 31, 2019 (Signed off by the officers, agreement needs to be signed by the supervisors)
MOTION:
Franklin Ruch made a motion to accept and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Mahoning Township and Mahoning Township Police Department January 1,2017 to December 31, 2019. Seconded by Bruce Steigerwalt. Franklin Ruch, yes; John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes and Robert Slaw, yes 4-0 vote. Motion carried.
Metro/Alert Recurring Annual Licensing and Maintenance Service Agreement (August 5, 2017-August 8, 2018) $1,808.00.
MOTION:
Bruce Steigerwalt made a motion adopt Metro/Alert Licensing and Maintenance Service Agreement. Seconded by John Wieczorek. Franklin Ruch, yes; John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes and Robert Slaw, yes 4-0 vote. Motion carried.
Brian Reeser Letter of Resignation
MOTION:
John Wieczorek made a motion to accept Brian Reeser’s letter of resignation effective July 11, 2017. Seconded by Robert Slaw. Franklin Ruch, yes; John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes and Robert Slaw, yes 4-0 vote. Motion carried.
Franklin Ruch thanked Brian for his service, mentioned you must do what you have to do with work.
OLD BUSINESS:
Rex Road Bridge
Bruce Steigerwalt spoke with Ryan Richards, Carbon County Planning. He wants to know if the township wants to rebid Rex Road Bridge Project. Question of what is our time frame on the permit from DEP to do the project. Bruce will reach out to the county
MOTION:
Franklin Ruch made a motion to rebid and extend the contract period to give more lead time, informing Ryan Richards the township wants to rebid Rex Road Bridge and to extend contract period to October 31, 2018 to complete. Seconded by Robert Slaw. Franklin Ruch, yes; John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes and Robert Slaw, yes. 4-0 vote. Motion carried.
Sherry Subdivision
Follow up to an email received from Greg Haas. He is looking to have a site meeting with Pete and I to discuss the basin that has been constructed and stabilized with vegetation and it is holding water.
MOTION:
Franklin Ruch made a motion to have Pete and Bruce meet with Greg Haas, Carbon Engineering to discuss basin issues regarding Sherry Subdivision. Seconded by John Wieczorek. Franklin Ruch, yes; John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes and Robert Slaw, yes 4-0 vote. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
John Wieczorek made a motion to accept and place on file the correspondence dated July 12, 2017. Seconded by Robert Slaw. Franklin Ruch, yes; John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes and Robert Slaw, yes. 4-0 vote. Motion carried.
***CARBON COUNTY TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION, ROBBIE CRESSLEY
RE: ANNUAL CONVENTION DINNER PLANNING MEETINGS
***COMMUNITY PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT, CARSON HELFRICH
RE: ZONING ORDINANCE MEETING DATE SUGGESTIONS
***NANOVIC LAW OFFICES, THOMAS NANOVIC
RE: MEETING NOTES PERTAINING TO MAHONING TOWNSHIP / SUMMIT RIDGE DEVELOPMENT
***NANOVIC LAW OFFICES, THOMAS NANOVIC
RE: REQUEST FOR SUMMIT RIDGE DEVELOPMENT TITLE WORK FROM FIRST NORTHERN BANK
***NANOVIC LAW OFFICES, THOMAS NANOVIC
RE: COPY OF MUNICIPALITIES PLANNING CODE RELATED TO PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP
***CARBON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
RE: ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLETENESS REVIEW FOR NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION SIERRA VISTA ESTATES
***THOMAS NANOVIC
RE: EMAIL CHAIN ADVISING OF THE SUBMISSION OF PLANS AND REVISED DRAFT DEED TO PENNDOT FROM NEWTON ENGINEERING REGARDING WALMART
***PSATS NEWS BULLETIN July 2017
***PENNDOT LTAP TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET 182
***PENNDOT MOVING FORWARD QUARTERLY REVIEW SUMMER 2017
OFFICIALS:
Robert Slaw:
· Audie shared that there is a onetime drug task enforcement coming up in August. The Board would like more information prior to deciding.
· Asked for contact information of the gentleman that prepared drawings.
Bruce Steigerwalt:
· The township received an invoice from the Delaware River Water Basin. The township joined the Central Carbon Municipal Authority and the Jamestown-Packerton area is sewered and treated by a regional plant. Advised to discard the invoice.
· Requested an executive session at conclusion of meeting.
· Tar and chip is finished, they were 645 square yards over which is 1% over.
John Wieczorek:
· Within this month’s Township News there is an article regarding tax credit from real estate tax or earned income tax for volunteer fire fighters and ambulance. Get more information and bring back to next agenda.
Franklin Ruch:
· Executive session at conclusion of meeting for personnel.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION
John Wieczorek made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30PM. Seconded by Robert Slaw. Franklin Ruch, yes; John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes and Robert Slaw 4-0 vote. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Natalie D. Haggerty, Secretary-Treasurer
July12,2017minutes