December 15, 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                        

John Mazich, Uni-Tec                              Dave Decoteau, MCRC

Dave Shope, Chief of Police                 John Eric, Press Enterprise

David Barron                                        Bonnie Johnson

Executive sessions were held prior to this evening’s meeting on December 8th, 12th and 15^th for personnel matters.

MINUTES & TREASURER’S REPORT:  Minutes of the previous meeting of November 17, 2008 were approved with no alterations or corrections, motion Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston.  Treasurer’s Report for the month of November 2008 was accepted by motion of Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

SOLICITOR:  RECYCLING PLASTICS:  The Board by motion of Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston instructed the solicitor to prepare and advertise an amendment to the recycling ordinance to include and clarify the plastics for pick up.

ZONING/UCC:  None

POLICE DEPARTMENT:  December monthly report submitted. 

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

TEMPORARY HELP WINTER SNOWPLOWING:  The Board agreed to put in place temporary help for the winter plowing season.  Three names were listed, they are Kevin Young, John Brecht, III and Sam Hunsinger.

DIESEL FUEL QUOTES:  Came from three suppliers:

                        Leighow Oil                  17.7 cents over rack price

                        Montour Oil                 19.5 cents over rack price

                        Farm Home & Oil        26     cents over rack price

The Board by motion of Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston voted in favor of accepting the low bid providing the necessary receipts are left at time of delivery, if not the secondary bid would go the the second low bidder.

CHRISTMAS TREE PICK UP:  Set for January 2nd to the 9^th, Monday and Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

ENGINEER: John read his monthly report for December, which required action by the board on the following:

GEISINGER PARKING GARAGE LAND DEVELOPMENT was recommended for approval, and on the advice of the engineer, Mr. Miller motioned in favor of accepting the plan, Mr. Earlston seconded.

STRAWBERRY FIELDS acceptance of the deeds of dedication was recommended contingent on the Developer addressing four items listed in the engineer’s letter and by providing bonding or surety as legally required. Mr. Miller motioned in favor, Mr. Earlston seconded.

TOMCAVAGE SUB-DIVISION was also recommended for approval contingent on resolution of the sewage planning issue, and based on the recommendation of the engineer, Mr. Miller motioned in favor, Mr. Earlston seconded.

OLD BUSINESS

BURNING ORDINANCE was amended to allow fires for outdoor cooking, Mr. Miller motioned in favor, Mr. Earlston seconded.

PERMIT PARKING ORDINANCE was amended to eliminate permit parking along certain areas of Bloom Road, Line Street and Pleasant Street.  Motion in favor Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston.

RECYCLING ORDINANCE was amended to make mandatory changes to in be compliance with new state laws and remain eligible to receive 904 Grant Funding.  Mr. Miller motioned in favor, Mr. Earlston seconded.

JAWS AGREEMENT for recycling was also amended so that the township will begin collection of plastics curbside starting in January of 2009.  Mr. Earlston motioned in favor of the changes, Mr. Miller seconded.

NEW BUSINESS

REORGANIZATION:  Scheduled and will be advertised for Monday, January 5, 2009 at 5:30 PM.

RIGHT-TO-KNOW RESOLUTION to bring our current resolution up to State requirements was passed by motion of Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston.

ZONING/UCC ADMINISTRATOR:  By motion of Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston the Board appointed Dean VonBlohn to serve as the new part-time Zoning Officer/UCC Administrator.  Mr. VonBlohn will work 20 to 25 hours per week including meetings and his salary was set at $20 per hour with no benefits of any kind.

The floor was opened again for public comment; Dave Decoteau spoke briefly about the Rails to Trails program.

Mr. Miller motioned in favor of authorizing and approving the payrolls and bills for December, 2008 and also to adjourn, Mr. Earlston seconded.