MAHONING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S MEETING
Monday, February 11, 2013
CALL TO ORDER:
John Wieczorek called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Mahoning Township Building, 2685 Mahoning Drive East, Lehighton, PA 18235
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
John Wieczorek, Chairman; Franklin Ruch, Vice-Chairman; Linda Benner, Supervisor; Bruce Steigerwalt, Supervisor; Todd Weaver, Supervisor; Thomas Nanovic, Solicitor and Natalie D. Haggerty, Secretary-Treasurer
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jake Arner shared that he did some research with regards to capital improvement fees. He feels that it would place the township at great risk and views as a great liability.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION
John Wieczorek made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 28, 2013 Board of Supervisors Meeting. Seconded by Linda Benner. John Wieczorek, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT: January 2013
MOTION
John Wieczorek made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for January 2013. Seconded by Franklin Ruch. John Wieczorek, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF TRANSFERS:
MOTION
John Wieczorek made a motion to approve the following transfer:
$537.97 Residential Street Light Money Market to General Checking
Seconded by Linda Benner. John Wieczorek, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
PAYMENT OF BILLS AND PAYROLLS:
MOTION
John Wieczorek made a motion to approve payment of the following bills and payroll:
Bill List #372 in the amount of $98,455.33
General Checks #18980-19022
Payroll Check’s #10767-10806
State Checks #1341-1342
Lynwood Estate Check #1007
Road Machinery Check #281
Seconded by Franklin Ruch. John Wieczorek, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes and Todd Weaver. 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF REPORTS:
MOTION
John Wieczorek made a motion to approve the following reports:
Mahoning Township Equipment and Fuel Log for January 2013
Mahoning Township Zoning Officers’ Report for January 2013
Mahoning Township Road Crew Daily Work Log for January 13, 2013-February 9, 2013
Mahoning Township Planning Commission Minutes for January 15, 2013
Mahoning Township Police Report and Fuel Log for January 2013
Carbon County Tax Collection Committee Minutes for November 14, 2012
Blue Mountain Home Health Care Meeting Minutes for November 7, 2012
Mahoning Valley Vol. Fire Co. No 1 Year End Fire Report 2012
Mahoning Township Engineer Report February 2013
Seconded by Franklin Ruch. John Wieczorek, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Street Openings
Discussion took place on how to calculate fee, how to monitor the progress, does money need to be placed in escrow, need wording of placing the street back to original position. Bruce will get a copy of Lehighton’s ordinance.
Super Walmart Traffic Signal Agreement
Tom Nanovic shared that Lowe’s is now going to assume that agreement, I don’t believe we want to specifically state that agreement is terminated. Bill of Sale question what exactly is being conveyed to the township. Tom will follow up with Tim.
CDBG
MOTION
Franklin Ruch made a motion to contact T&M to prepare final coordination with Ron on repair/overlay program, preparation of specifications, bid tab and sketches, distribution of technical specifications to county and township, spray paint base repair areas and attend pre bid meeting (first five items not to exceed $3000.00). Seconded by John Wieczorek. John Wieczorek, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
Noted that the contractor should be responsible for traffic control and resident notification and parking restrictions. John Wieczorek will be contacting Tim Edinger.
Carbon Animal Shelter (nothing)
Capital Improvement Fees
Frank mentioned he will arrange a meeting with Tim when he is at the PSATS Convention to discuss capital improvement fees in exchange for waivers.
Stormwater
Discussion took place with regards to T&M comments regarding on lot stormwater management facilities and how to proceed forward with implementing a procedure. John Wieczorek suggested scheduling a meeting with Tim, Tom, Bruce and himself to determine a process to move forward.
NEW BUSINESS
Canal Property Easement
Bruce Steigerwalt advised that PENNDOT is looking to get temporary easement on the canal property down to 209 bridge to access piers underneath.
MOTION
Franklin Ruch made a motion to grant temporary easement to PENNDOT and will donate back to the Canal Commission the township’s share of $166.67. Seconded by Bruce Steigerwalt. John Wieczorek, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
Drafted PSATS Letter
MOTION
John Wieczorek made a motion to approve and send proposed letter to PSATS with regards to Judge Matika’s decision. Seconded by Franklin Ruch. John Wieczorek, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
MOTION
John Wieczorek made a motion to approve and place on file the correspondence dated February 11, 2013. Seconded by Franklin Ruch. John Wieczorek, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried
***BRUCE R. STEIGERWALT, P.E. TO T &M ASSOCIATES
RE: MECKES MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAN
***NANOVIC LAW OFFICES, THOMAS NANOVIC
RE: HEMLOCK DRIVE SUBDIVISION
*** NANOVIC LAW OFFICES, THOMAS NANOVIC
RE: PACKERTON YARDS SUBDIVISION PLAN/LAND USE APPEAL
***WALLACE PUTKOWSKI
RE: REQUEST FOR COSTS OF PACKERTON YARDS DISPUTE
***DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR, DENNIS SCHOLL
RE: D & L TO CONDUCT CHAINSAW CERTIFICATION FOR TRAIL TENDERS
***PA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, RONALD YOUNG
RE: CARBON CTY: BRIDGE INSPECTION TUES. ON I-80
***NANOVIC LAW OFFICES, THOMAS NANOVIC
RE: ON-LOT STORMWATER RETENTION FACILITIES/COPY OF FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION
***PSATS TOWNSHIP LEGAL DEFENSE PARTNERSHIP, WINTER 2013
RE: CASE SUMMARIES BY SCOTT COBURN, PSATS GENERAL COUNSEL
***TAYLOR WISEMAN & TAYLOR, PRESTON HITCHENS
RE: SR443 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Comment: Bruce Steigerwalt will be attending on behalf of township.
***PSATS NEWS BULLETIN, JANUARY 2013
RE: TRANSPORTATION FUNDING A PRIORITY FOR 2013
***FETCHCO INC., GEORGE FETCH
RE: RESPONSE LETTER TO TIM EDINGER –SUMMIT RIDGE RE-SUBDIVISION
MOTION
Bruce Steigerwalt made a motion to grant Summit Ridge II a 90 day extension of time to May 28, 2013. Seconded by John Wieczorek. John Wieczorek, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried
***NANOVIC LAW OFFICE, THOMAS NANOVIC
RE: LOWE’S HOME CENTERS, INC.
***TAYLOR WISEMAN & TAYLOR, BILL HITCHENS
RE: SR443 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MEETING FEBRUARY 26 @ 10:00AM @ BOROUGH OF LEHIGHTON
***COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, JUDGE JOSEPH MATIKA
RE: ORDER OF COURT – APPEAL-PETITION OF COMMISSIONERS OF CARBON COUNTY TO LAY OUT AND OPEN COUNTY ROAD
***HUGHES, KALKBRENNER & OZOROWSKI, EDWARD HUGHES
RE: NOTICE OF APPEAL-PETITION OF COMMISSIONER OD CARBON COUNTY TO LAY OUT AND OPEN COUNTY ROAD
***T & M ASSOCIATES, TIM EDINGER
RE: MECKES SUBDIVISION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REVIEW
***JOHN WIECZOREK
RE: BEAVER STREET
***FETCHCO INC., GEORGE FETCH
RE: 90 DAY EXTENSION REQUEST SUMMIT RIDGE RE-SUBDIVISION
***NANOVIC LAW OFFICE, THOMAS NANOVIC
RE: PACKERTON YARDS/PETITION TO OPEN COUNTY ROAD
***T & M ASSOCIATES, TIM EDINGER
RE: ON-LOT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
*** PA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, BARRY SCHOCH
RE: ON THE ROADS AGAIN NEWSLETTER, SPRING 2013
***CARBON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT, JOSIAH BEHRENS
RE: ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLETENESS REVIEW, NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION MECKES SUBDIVISION
***COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY, JUDGE JOSEPH MATIKA
RE: APPELLANTS’ PETITION FOR TRANSCRIPT
***NANOVIC LAW OFFICES, THOMAS NANOVIC
RE: PACKERTON YARDS/PETITION TO OPEN COUNTY ROAD
***NANOVIC LAW OFFICES, THOMAS NANOVIC
RE: CARBON COUNTY APPELLANT VS SUPERVISORS OF MAHONING TWP AND MAHONING TOWNSHIP APPELLEES
***NANOVIC LAW OFFICES, THOMAS NANOVIC
RE: PACKERTON YARDS/PETITION TO OPEN COUNTY ROAD
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Road Committee
Þ Franklin Ruch shared a quote from Diehl Fire Extinguishers
MOTION
Bruce Steigerwalt made a motion to accept Diehl Emergency proposal subject to number of required units in new road department building. Seconded by Franklin Ruch. John Wieczorek, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried
Þ Shared a quote from Buy Rite shelving of Whitehall. The total cost of the shelving will be $1147.74. Will double check whether or not this can be picked up in Whitehall.
Þ Addendums for sick and vacation time to be used in half hour increments and changing work hours 7:00 to 3:00 with no lunch at discretion of road master. Question of whether this is year round or seasonal.
MOTION
Franklin Ruch made a motion to amend contract with addendums. Seconded Bruce Steigerwalt. John Wieczorek, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried
Þ Bruce Steigerwalt shared he received three quotes for steel required to build a workbench. The cheapest is Zoke Ironworks at a cost of $374.15
MOTION
Bruce Steigerwalt made a motion to purchase steel from Zoke Ironworks at a price of $374.15 for new road department building workbench. Seconded by Todd Weaver. John Wieczorek, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried
Þ Cell phones don’t work within new building provided a quote for a booster from AT&T.
Þ Quotes shared from Pencor for phones.
Þ Cortez Alley and Church Alley and snow plowing issue. Question of are we going to maintain it. Do we have to maintain it?
OFFICIALS:
Bruce Steigerwalt
Þ Requested of Dave Wargo to make mention that we are seeking letter of interest for Zoning Hearing Board Member
John Wieczorek
Þ There will be an executive session at the conclusion of meeting for personnel
Þ Attended SWAK meeting. The funding runs out end of February. No solutions
Þ CCTC Meeting to be held on February 20, 2013
LeRoy Leibenguth
Þ Can I waive the fees for a church zoning permit
Þ Received call with regards to outdoor wood fire furnace. Must follow DEP regulations
Audie Mertz
Þ Provided quotes at the previous meeting and present with one more quote from Kovatch which is the least expensive at $33,092.89. Bring back to next agenda
Þ Discussed what to do with the car out of service. Fix, sale or scrap?
Þ Inventory evidence room and there is an issue of mice and bird feces. Call Seitz to come in and give a quote.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION
John Wieczorek made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:13 PM. Seconded by Bruce Steigerwalt. John Wieczorek, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Natalie D. Haggerty
Secretary-Treasurer
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