July 20, 2009

 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:

            Lloyd Craig, MTSD                             Rick Shoch, Solicitor

            Dean VonBlohn, ZO/UCC                   Bonnie Johnson

            John Eric, Press Enterprise                    Bud Breech

            John Mazich, Uni-Tec                           Robert Casner

            Althea Wertman                                   Shirley Draugelis

            Dave Barron

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  Secretary advised that three executive sessions were held by the Board on legal matters; the first on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 7 PM, the second on Monday, June 22, 2009 at 6 PM, the third on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 7 PM.

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Bob Casner, Chairman of the Township Audit Committee advised that an audit was conducted earlier this month on the 2009 books from January to June and everything was found to be in order.  He further advised that an audit of the tax collector will be scheduled to review her 2008 records.

MINUTES AND TREASURER’S REPORT for June were approved by the Board with no alterations or corrections, motion Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

SOLICITOR:  WOODS OF WELSH:  By motion of Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston, the Board voted to stop issuing zoning permits for any new lots sold in the Woods of Welsh development, until soils testing and design of infiltration systems are approved.

ZONING/UCC:  Submitted July report.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:  June report submitted early last week as the Chief is out of the office this week.

STREET DEPARTMENT:  Submitted July report from workshop. 

CREEK DEBRIS:  He advised that as discussed this morning residents should be aware that the Township will be taking an active stand looking for violations of dumping and placing debris along creek beds due to the problems this caused during the heavy rain on Saturday, July 11^th.

RED LANE PIPE JOB:  The contractor contacted the township to advise this project will begin mid-August and will involve one week road closure of Red Lane off  Kaseville.  Once an actual date is available the press will be asked to advise the public.

ENGINEER’S REPORT:  July Engineer’s Report required no action by the Board.

OLD BUSINESS

SALE OF 1995 FORD L8000 DUMP TRUCK:  An advertisement was run in the Township News and Danville News;  bids will be received until the Friday prior to meeting in August and opened at the August workshop with intent to accept or reject at the regular meeting that evening.

GMC – STOP SIGN ORDINANCE:  Advertised, but not acted on, required further discussion and a new traffic study, as patterns have changed in this area.  Trans Associates quote $1,500 for this scope of work to be done in early September.  Geisinger has agreed to reimburse the township to do the work under the township’s original contact with Trans Associates; and the Board by motion of Mr. Miller, second Earlston approved the proposal.

NEW BUSINESS

SUNCOM CLEANING AGREEMENT: Approved with modifications for less service by motion of Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston.

ISS CONTRACT:  Renewed with modifications for less service, motion in favor Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston.

DEEDS-STRAWBERRY FIELDS:  The Board requests review of the streets again by the engineer and all departments for a final approval of the deeds of dedication.

RECYCLING BUCKETS:  NorthPak, Inc. quoted the least expensive product at 2.61 per plastic pail, providing we accept a minimum order of 1500 buckets.  The Board, by motion of Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston voted in favor of ordering the minimum order from NorthPak.

With no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Miller motioned in favor of paying the bills and payrolls for June and also to adjourn, Mr. Earlston seconded.