March 17, 2008

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

Members of the Board present:

            Christine DeLong, Chairperson

            William Earlston, Supervisor

Also attending were:

            Henry Eyer, Jr., MTSD                        David Shope, Jr., Police Chief

            Christina Mensch, ZO/UCC                 John Mazich, Township Engineer

            Wilbur Kelly                                         Bob Lenig

            John Eric, Press Enterprise                    Jamie North, Danville News

            Connie & Ned Andes                           Connie & Elmer Steltz

            John Wilson                                          Carolyn & Michael Facktor

            Barb Witt                                             Wayne & Lisa Creasy

            Jeff Watson                                          Jim Stein

            Steven, Sean & Randy Marks               Ron Lucas

            Kristin Mikita                                       James Gallagher

PUBLIC COMMENT

HAGGERTY SURFACE MINING PERMIT:  Although no formal plan has been submitted to the township as of this date, numerous people attended this evening’s meeting to question the proposal of this project.  Questions which could be answered for the group were answered by both the township engineer and solicitor.  Specific questions about the plan could not be answered, as we have not yet received a plan, once we do, all were assured they would be contacted for an opportunity to review.

WOODS OF WELSH:  Attorney Ron Lucas, as well as, Jim Stein, Developer of the project were present to address questions, as to when permits will begin being issued for the development, and they were assured that on our behalf, we have received everything in writing from the developer that was necessary at this point, and providing the municipal authority has and are ready to issue permits, as well, following their meeting this evening; permits could be issued by morning.

MINUTES & TREASURER’S REPORT for February were accepted as presented by motion of Mr. Earlston, second Mrs. DeLong.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

SOLICITOR

FEMA-Flood Plain Ordinance: Rick advised that he has reviewed the requirements and feels that a separate ordinance, much like the sample sent by DCED, would be best to address the required changes.  Mr. Earlston motioned in favor of having Rick prepare and advertise the ordinance for adoption possibly at the April meeting, Mrs. DeLong seconded.

ZONING/UCC Officer presented February Report of fees collected.

POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief presented February report.

STREET DEPARMTMENT Group Leader advised February Report given at workshop.  Paving Bids also opened at workshop, they are as follows:

PAVING BIDS

Six Bids received, as follows:

                        G & R Charles                         $  93,060

                        Barletta                                    $  89,958

                        HRI                                          $  83,190

                        Gutelius                                    $108,570

                        Hawbaker                                $114,562.50

                        Eastern                                     $  94,752

Mr. Eyer’s recommendation to the Board was to accept the bid of HRI and based on his recommendation, Mr. Earlston motioned in favor and Mrs. DeLong seconded.

ENGINEER read his March report, three items required approval of the Board.

CORMELL:  John was ready to recommend approval of this add on lot, once the Sewage Planning Module has been approved by the Supervisors.  Since this is listed to be handled under new business, the Board took action to approve same at this time.  Mr. Earlston motioned in favor, Mrs. DeLong seconded.  With nothing else outstanding, John recommended approval of the plan, and the Board voted in favor, motion Mr. Earlston, second Mrs. DeLong.

MARIANO:  John is requesting conditional approval for this plan, since they have met all of the conditions set forth, with the exception of three minor administrative items, therefore, conditional approval was granted based on the remaining items being supplied.  Those conditions are location of utilities, set back lines and topography, and based on those remaining items being supplied, Mrs. DeLong motioned in favor, Mr. Earlston seconded.

TRANS ASSOCIATES a firm from the State College area was contacted by Mr. Mazich to conduct a traffic study for Mahoning Township at this time John requests that the Board authorize approval for a presentation by Trans Associates with regard to a traffic study to determine the scope of their work.  The Board by motion of Mr. Earlston, second Mrs. DeLong granted approval and John will attempt to schedule the presentation for our April meeting at workshop.

OLD BUSINESS

BUILDING RENNOVATION BIDS were opened this morning at workshop, they are as follows:

General Construction

                        Zartman                        $456,775

                        Keister                         $442,549

                        T-Ross Bros.                $478,496

                        Richard Angelo             $411,900

                        Feaster Corp.               $464,775

                        Rowe Asso.                 $391,619

                        Hepco                          $419,977

                        Bognet                         $464,000

Mechanical Construction

                        LTS Plumbing               $  97,890

                        Spencer Mechanical     $136,500

                        Spotts                          $128,820

                        A & S                          $127,612.50

                        Dent                             $115,000

                        Bognet                         $118,500

Electrical Construction

                        Howard                        $  92,000

                        SRS Electric                 $106,850

                        WJS Electrical              $  88,335

                        Albarell                        $119,980

Mr. Earlston motioned in favor of choosing the low bidder for each; General Construction, T L Rowe at $391,619; Mechanical Construction, LTS Plumbing & Heating at $97,890 and Electrical Construction, WJS Electrical at $88,335 for a total amount of $577,844, Mrs. DeLong seconded.

LOAN PROPOSALS were received from four financial institutions, they are as follows:

M & T             15 Years          3.75 first 5/4.29 next 10           Prepay fee        $700

FNB                20 Years          3.78 first 5/4.08 next 7 NO FEES

Keystone          20 Years          4.03 first 10/4.18 for 20           No prepay fee  Other fees

Sovereign         10 Years          4.30 w deps/4.78 without         No prepay        $3,000

Mr. Earlston voted in favor of accepting the proposal of FNB, Mrs. DeLong seconded.

DCED - ORDINANCE

The Board instructed the solicitor to proceed with advertising the ordinance for loan approval and to continue coordinating DCED paperwork with loan approval paperwork for the building renovation project, and Mr. Earlston motioned in favor Mrs. DeLong seconded.

ACT 537 RESOLUTION:  Updated resolution was adopted to be submitted with the revisions to the original 537 plan submitted to DEP.  The plan addresses the sewer extensions at Frosty Valley Country Club, Red Lane and Railroad Street.  Motion made by Mr. Earlston second Mrs. DeLong.

NEW BUSINESS

FEES:  Chair explained that after a lengthy review of fees, the Board is in a position at this time to formally address fee schedules at this time, therefore, motion was made in favor of changing the current resolution.  Mr. Earlston motioned in favor of changing the UCC administration fee from 40 % to 20 % with a cap of $10,000 on all projects, Mrs. DeLong seconded.  Further, Mr. Earlston motioned in favor of changing the zoning fee from $20 initial permit fee and $10 per thousand to; $20 initial permit fee and $10 per thousand to be capped at $5,000, also included in his motion; contracts showing the cost of each building must be shown when making application, Mrs. DeLong seconded.

DELINQUENT 2007 TAX LETTER:  Received by the Board on behalf of one resident, requests that the Supervisors accept payment for the original amount owed, however, the Board agreed to address a letter back to that gentleman advising that we are unable to accept payment, as those delinquent accounts are, in fact, sold to a delinquent collector by contract, and cannot be broken once submitted.

PUBLIC COMMENT:  None

With no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Earlston motioned in favor of authorizing and approving the bills and payrolls for March, and also to adjourn; Mr. DeLong seconded.