November 17, 2008

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

Members of the Board present:

            Christine DeLong, Chairperson

            Ron Miller, Vice-Chairman

            William Earlston, Supervisor

Also attending were:                

            Rick Shoch, Solicitor                            Gina Morton, Daily Item                      

            Jay Vought, ZO/UCC                           John Mazich, Uni-Tec

            Dave Shope, Chief of Police                 John Eric, Press Enterprise

            David Barron                                        Bob Welby

            Craig Hagenbuch                                  Bonnie Johnson

            Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Modesto              Ted Oman

            Nancy Reichen                         Robert Lenig

STRAWBERRY FIELDS:  Bob Welby, Developer along with several residents of the development requested that the roads in his development be taken over by the township. He stated 75% of his development is complete.  Several pieces of correspondence had come from the township engineer about concerns the township had, but to our knowledge had never been addressed.  The engineer pointed out that his report for this evening recommends that the Board schedule a walk through to consider taking over the roads.  The walk through was scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 1PM.  The solicitor will then work with Mr. Welby to prepare a maintenance bond.

MINUTES & TREASURER’S REPORT:  Minutes of the previous meeting of October 20, 2008 were approved with no alterations or corrections, motion Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston.  Treasurer’s Report for the month of October 2008 was accepted by motion of Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

SOLICITOR

BURNING AND PERMIT PARKING ORDINANCES discussed at our last meeting will be advertised with intent to adopt at our December meeting.  They were not ready in time for tonight.  Discussion with regard to recycling changes has not yet been completed.

RIGHT TO KNOW LAW CHANGES:  will take effect January 1, 2009 and will be forwarded for review prior to the December meeting.

ZONING/UCC:  November report of fess collected.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:  October monthly report submitted.  Chief requests that the Board grant a special permit for the annual Turkey Shoot at the East End Fire Company on Friday, November 21, 2008.  Motion to approve made by Mr. Earlston, second Mr. Miller.

STREET DEPARTMENT:  Mr. Eyer’s report was submitted at workshop this morning.

Again, he requested the press address the public to make them aware not to plow or shovel their snow into the road.

ENGINEER: John read his monthly report for November, which required action by the board on only one item, which was handled previously by scheduling final inspection of the roads in Strawberry Fields.

OLD BUSINESS

SENSENIG PLANNING MODULE:  For a five lot parcel on Bald Top was approved as a revision to the Township’s Act 537 pending final review by the SEO. Mr. Miller motioned in favor Mr. Earlston seconded.

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT INSPECTIONS in the Woods of Welsh Development:  The Board agreed to have on lot inspection done for properties in this development, and Design System Technologies will be on site for the installation; with the cost for inspection to be paid by the property owner at $100 per hour.  Mr. Earlston motioned in favor, and Mr. Miller seconded.

NEW BUSINESS

SERVICE ELECTRIC gave a presentation to the Board at workshop this morning, which could potentially reduce the township phone costs and approximate $3700 per year.  Due to questions from the audience, the Board will research this proposal further before making a decision.

The floor was opened again for public comment, however, being none, Mr. Miller motioned in favor of authorizing and approving the payrolls and bills for November, 2008 and also to adjourn, Mr. Earlston seconded.