October 18, 2010

The regular monthly meeting of the Mahoning Township Supervisors was held this evening at the Mahoning 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                          John Eric, Press Enterprise                 

            Karen Blackledge, Danville News      Dave Barron

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

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:  N/A

ZONING/UCC:  October report submitted. 

POLICE DEPARTMENT:  October report submitted.  By motion of Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston, the Board approved purchases for batteries and bulbs for a light bar thru eBay.  The Chief will use his own personal account and the township will reimburse him, the two purchases combined total less that $160.

STREET DEPARTMENT:  October report submited

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

FIRE DEPARTMENT:  September report given by Fire Chief Todd Gibson.

OLD BUSINESS

BUDGET 2011: The final proposed budget was adopted with no tax increase, Mr. Miller motioned in favor, Mr. Earlston seconded.

DUMPSTER PERMIT ORDINANCE:  By motion of Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston, the Board adopted the ordinance requiring all persons to obtain a permit to place dumpsters on roads within the township. Included in the motion to adopt, the board resolved to set fees at $50 for the permit and $150 for failure to purchase a permit.

RECYCLING CHANGES:  By motion of Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston, the Board adopted changes to the recycling ordinance, which will provide for a penalty on delinquent accounts.

NEW BUSINESS

WIND ENERGY FACILITY ORDINANCE:  By motion of Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston, the Board instructed the solicitor to prepare and advertise an ordinance to be considered for adoption at the next regular meeting, regulating installation of residential wind energy facilities.

OUTDOOR FURNACE ORDINANCE:  By motion of Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston, the Board instructed the solicitor to prepare and advertise an ordinance, which will regulate outdoor furnace installation.

MEETING CHANGE:  By motion of Mr. Miller, second Mr. Earlston the Board changed the November meeting from Monday, November 15^th to Monday, November 8^th, 2010 at 5:30 PM

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