NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY
Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area Authority


RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR OHV – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT –
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

AGENDA 02/15/2016 – 6:30 pm.

1)Chairman: Call to order. Time:_6:34_

2)Chairman: Pledge of Allegiance

3) Chairman: Moment of Silence in honor of Mike’s brother and Jonni Neirich

4)Secretary: Roll Call:

_PRESENT_ / _ABSENT_ / _PRESENT_ / _PRESENT_ / _PRESENT_
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth

5)Public Comment – Agenda Items Only:

Chairman: Is there any public comment on agenda items only?NONE

6)Secretary’s Report / Minutes:

Chairman:I would ask for a Motion to approve the minutes of the January 19, 2016 meeting?

Motion: / MACK / Second: / YORWARTH
On the question? / NONE
Voice Vote
All in Favor? / YES
Any Opposed? / NONE
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_.

7)Treasurer’s Report:

Chairman: I would ask for a Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report and ratify the payment of the bills contained within.Balance as of 1/1/2016 $68,402.14, balance as of 1/31/2016 $67,248.95

Motion: / CROWL / Second: / YORWARTH
On the question? / NONE
Roll Call Vote:
YES / ABSENT / YES / YES / YES
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_.

8)Correspondence:

Chairman: The board would recognize the following correspondence:NONE

9)Reports / Public Announcements:

  • Members of the Authority, our Engineers, and the contractors from the Phase II Event area will be on site February 23, 2016 to conduct a final walk thru of punch list items.
  • Members of the Authority will be meeting with the Northumberland County Commissioners on February 16, 2016 along with the Operations Director for introductions and to discuss the project.
  • Members of the Authority and the Director of Operations met with a representative of Myers and Lynch Insurance prior to tonight’s scheduled meeting.

10)Chairman: I would like to thank the following for the donations to the project:NONE

11)Chairman: I would like to ask for a motion to contribute $750.00 to the Northumberland County Career and Technology Center welding shop for supplies and assistance with installation of gates and other services at the AOAA.

Motion: / YORWARTH / Second: / MACK
On the question? / NONE
Roll Call Vote:
YES / ABSENT / YES / YES / YES
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_.

12)Chairman: I would like to ask for a motion to engage with Brinkash & Associates to perform a boundary line survey in the area of Big Mountain in the amount not to exceed $3,500. This survey is being performed as part of the Act 13 Non-Motorized Trailhead project.

Motion: / YORWARTH / Second: / CROWL
On the question? / SOLICITOR GARRIGAN PROVIDED A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE STATUS OF TALKS WITH THE ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER.
Roll Call Vote:
YES / ABSENT / YES / YES / YES
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_.

13)Chairman: I would like to ask for a motion torecommend the Northumberland County Planning Department issue payment to Michael Baker International – 4431 N. Front Street, Second Floor – Harrisburg, PA 17110-2000 for Invoice No. 928390, and Invoice No. 922308 in the amount of $2,719.50 and $1,296.50 respectively to be paid from the DCNR Phase II grant.

Motion: / MACK / Second: / YORWARTH
On the question? / NONE
Voice Vote
All in Favor? / YES
Any Opposed? / NO
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_.

14)Chairman: I would ask for a motion torecommend the Northumberland County Planning Department issue payment to Michael Baker International – 4431 N. Front Street, Second Floor – Harrisburg, PA 17110-2000 for Invoice No. 928390 in the amount of $25,691.28 to be paid from the Act 13 & Williams - Carbon Run Remediation Project.

Motion: / MACK / Second: / CROWL
On the question? / TIMELINE FOR THE PROJECT IS EXPECTED IN THE COMING DAYS
Roll Call Vote:
YES / ABSENT / YES / YES / YES
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_.

15)Chairman: I would ask for a motion to authorize the Chairman to sign applications for quotes on insurance for general liability, inland marine, work. comp with Myers & Lynch insurance.

Motion: / CROWL / Second: / YORWARTH
On the question? / NONE
Roll Call Vote:
YES / ABSENT / YES / YES / YES
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSE_.

16)Chairman:Is there any old business?NONE

19)Chairman:Is there any new business?NONE

20)Chairman: Is there any public comment on items other than those on the agenda? NONE

21)Chairman: Is there a need for an executive session?NONE

23)Chairman: Is there a Motion to Adjourn?

Motion: / CROWL
Meeting adjournment time:_7:07_