October 19, 2009

 The regular monthly meeting of the Mahoning Township Supervisors was held this evening at the Meadows Community Center at Maria Joseph Manor 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                            Dave Shope, Chief of Police                         

            Dean VonBlohn, ZO/UCC                 Rick Shoch, Solicitor             

            Gina Morton, Danville News              Ed & Shirley Draugelis

            Dave Barron                                        Mary Conlon

            Mary Schmidt                                     John Mazich, Uni-Tec

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mary Conlon thanked the Township for having the lines in the Meadows painted.

Dave Barron addressed a dog law enforcement issue and will take the matter up with the police department on the advice of Chief Shope.

Ed & Shirley Draugelis were concerned about the adjacent property, owned by the Borough and part of the State Hospital grounds, which has been in the news recently because the owner, Borough and Game Commission want to allow hunting to clear the deer heard.  Residents of the Meadows are concerned that stray bullets or arrows may enter their developments and injure someone.

Solicitor advised that the township has looked into the matter extensively, and legally we have no jurisdiction over what the landowner wants to do on the property.  He recommends adjacent property owners who are concerned should contact their legislators to make their opposition known.

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

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

SOLICITOR:  Advised he had had an opportunity to review the bid for the Red Lane Pipe Job, which was to have been completed by October 15, 2008. The Board agreed that prior to legal contacting the contractor FBI, Inc., the Group Leader would make one more attempt to resolve this matter.

ZONING/UCC:  Read October report updated from workshop.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:  September report submitted.  Dave also requested a special permit on behalf of East End Fire Company to hold its annual Turkey Shoot, Friday, November 20.  By motion of Mr. Earlston, second Mr. Miller the special permit was approved.

POLICE CAR – WESTMORELAND COG:  Chief Shope requests that we become an associate member of this organization, which will allow us to purchase a vehicle under their state contract.  By motion of Mr. Earlston, second Mr. Miller the Board approved the membership at the annual fee of $175.  Grant funding through the JAG program will allow us to purchase a new vehicle to replace the 2003 Ford with over 116,000 miles  for around $5,000.

TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGES:  Changes done in conjunction with Danville Borough are in final stages, and the Chief requests a public meeting be set so that all parties involved, as well as the residents of this particular area, can be made aware of this process prior to changes being implemented.  The hearing will be scheduled sometime in November.

STREET DEPARTMENT:  Submitted October report from workshop.

ENGINEER’S REPORT:  Engineer’s Report for October was read and required no action by the Board.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:  Monthly report submitted.  Board also approved signing Engine 63 purchase agreement for funding through the Volunteer Firemen’s Relief fund.  Motion Mr. Earlston, second Mr. Miller.

OLD BUSINESS

BUDGET 2010: Having been available for inspection since our last meeting in September, the final proposed budget was ready this evening for final adoption with no tax increase, Mr. Miller motioned in favor of adoption Mr. Earlston seconded.

NEW BUSINESS

NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  Scheduled for Monday, November 16, 2009 will be changed to one week prior, or Monday November 9 at 5:30 PM, motion in favor Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston.

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