July19, 2010

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 was:                                                                                                                Rick Shoch, Solicitor              Todd Gibson

            Karen Blackledge                   John Eric

PUBLIC COMMENT:  None

MINUTES & TREASURER’S REPORT:  Minutes of the previous meeting of June 21, 2010 were approved with no alterations or corrections, motion Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston.  Treasurer’s Report for the month of June 2010 was accepted by motion of Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

SOLICITOR:  N/A

ZONING/UCC:  Mr. VonBlohn’s report from workshop this morning was presented by the secretary as he was excused from the meeting tonight, several items were pending:

Resignation:  Gerald Dewald’s letter of resignation from the Zoning Hearing Board was unanimously accepted by the Board.

Time Extension:  An extension was granted by the Board until August 2^nd, 2010, motion in favor Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston for the owner of 21 Erin Drive to accurately address all concerns caused by a fill project in an area within a detention pond at the rear of their property.

Sight Issue Intersection of Lombard and Bloom Road:  Sub-section 250-50.D of the Zoning Ordinance allows plantings to grow to a maximum height of 36 inches within the  clear sight triangle of any street intersection, in this case the plantings are less than the allowed 36 inches, and therefore, in the opinion of Mr. VonBlohn  the issue at this intersection is not the plantings but the location of the utility pole.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:  July monthly report submitted by the secretary as the Chief was excused from the meeting this evening

STREET DEPARTMENT:  Secretary submitted Lloyd’s July workshop report, as Lloyd was also excused from the meeting this evening.

ENGINEER: John had no formal July report at workshop this morning, although he continues work on several pending items, no action was required by the Board, therefore, John was excused from the meeting this evening.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:  Advised the new engine has been placed in service.

OLD BUSINESS

There was no old business for the board this evening.

NEW BUSINESS

There was no new business to come before the Board this evening.

Mr. Miller motioned in favor of authorizing and approving the payrolls and bills for July 2010 and also to adjourn, Mr. Earlston seconded.