September 18, 2006

The regular meeting of the Mahoning Township Supervisors was held this evening at 5:30 PM at the Mahoning Municipal Building.

Members of the Board present:

Christine DeLong, Chairperson

William Earlston, Vice-Chairman

Ron Miller, Supervisor

Also attending were:

            John Mazich, Uni-Tec

            Christina Mensch, ZO/UCC                 Henry Eyer, Jr. MTSD

            Rick Shoch, Solicitor                            David Shope, Police Chief

Bonnie Johnson                                    Sean Callahan, Borton Lawson

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bomboy                 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lenig

Sr. Maria Goretti                                  Jackie Fox

Damien Gensel, Danville News John Eric, Press Enterprise

The minutes of the previous meeting of August 21, 2006 were approved with no alterations, motion Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston.

Treasurer’s Report for August was also approved as presented, motion Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

SOLICITOR

VALLEY VIEW:  Advised that after numerous unreturned telephone calls and letters to set a meeting of the parties, he will be taking action to draw on the developer’s bond.

LAND SUB-DIVISION REVISION:  Will be addressed at the October meeting of the Board, as the driveway ordinance was pulled and will be separate from the Land Sub-Division revision.

ZONING/UCC report for August was presented.  Mrs. Mensch advised that the Planning Commission recommends approval by the Board of Supervisors of the Fetterolf sub-division, which includes a “Not for Building” waiver.  Mr. Earlston requested looking at the plan and acted on the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve same, Mr. Miller seconded.

CINGULAR WIRELESS PLAN:  Approved at a previous meeting is also pending due to required signatures of the Board of Supervisors, which the Board agreed to address tonight.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:  Chief presented August report, and requested approval of the purchase from Danville Borough at a prorated cost of $500 the bullet proof vest for out new officer, which is their former part-time officer.  The Board granted approval motion Mr. Earlston, second Mr. Miller.

STREET DEPARTMENT:  Report submitted at workshop, Mr. Eyer advised that preparation for leaf collection and winter operations continue.

ENGINEER REPORT:  Mr. Mazich presented his September Report.  Action required by the Board was taken as follows:

RED LANE CULVERT:  Mr. Miller motioned and Mr. Earlston seconded advertising the project for bids to be opened at the next regular meeting and also obtaining the necessary permits required to do the project.

GMC NORTH ZONE PARKING:  Supervisors granted conditional approval based on the developer meeting all the requirements set forth in the engineer’s review letter.  Motion in favor Mr. Earlston, second Mr. Miller.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:  Fire Chief ad previously submitted reports to the Secretary, and they were made available to the public this evening.

OLD BUSINESS

FINES FOR NOT OBTAINING PROPER PERMITTING was discussed previously; however, the solicitor had not had time to check whether or not our zoning ordinance provided for same.  If it does the fees could be set by resolution, if not, the zoning ordinance would have to be amended

NEW BUSINESS

MMO’S submitted to the Board at workshop were approved for both the uniformed and non-uniformed pension plans, motion in favor, Mr. Earlston, second Mr. Miller.

FLOOD HAZARD MITIGATION COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE:  Steve Herman of the Township Planning Commission agreed to serve on this committee, and by motion of Mr. Earlston, second Mr. Miller was appointed to serve on the township’s behalf.

TRICK OR TREAT was set by Mr. Earlston for Tuesday, October 31, 2006 from 6 to 9, Mr. Miller seconded.

P/T Street Department employees were officially hired by the Board, motion in favor Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston.  They are Nathan Harvey and Gary Mundy.

BUDGET 2007:  Requests were given to the Board at workshop this morning, however, with no time for discussion, board agreed to meet and review at an advertised separate workshop, they set same for Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 10 AM.  Motion in favor Mr. Earlston, second Mr. Miller.

PUBLIC COMMENT

WATER & SEWER RULES:  Bonnie Johnson questioned the changes made by the Municipal Authority to their rates, rules and regulations. And what this Board had done to correct those changes.  She was advised that the Board of Supervisors cannot change the rules of the authority, and that, should be discussed with their board.  The Supervisors did agree, that any work of this nature done by our Street Department, would not be charged to the customer.  She advised that she, as one person, could not be heard by that Board, and she advised that people should join her to approach the authority to make changes, which could be very costly to the consumers.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PROGRAM:  Solicitor advised that a program was presented at workshop this morning, which addressed the comments made by Ms. Johnson.  He then turned the discussion over to the Chief of Police, who had suggested the program to the Board, and the Chief explained that the township will be joining in this free program to united township officials with township citizens by providing a way of helping each other define and solve problems.

RECYCLE:  Bob & Colleen Lenig questioned the recycling fees they pay, and whether or not the fees collected completely cover the program or funding came from elsewhere.  They were advised the fees collected paid the hauler, and that the year end 904 report to DEP showing tonnage collected, does entitle the township to be reimbursed for a portion of their program.  Mr. Lenig asked if it was every Thursday the township receives credit for drop-off items at JAWS, but because there was some confusion about this question, the Township will contact JAWS to get the correct answer.

Mr. Miller motioned to authorize and approve bills and payrolls for September, as well as to adjourn, Mr. Earlston seconded.