Minutes
The monthly meeting of the township Supervisors was called to order at 1986 Elimsport Road, Montgomery, PA. Members present were Dan Taylor, Reba Crawford and John Sear. Also present was secretary Tracy Blaker.
POLICE REPORT – Officer Becker was present and read the report.
Motion by Dan Taylor to approve minutes from January’s meeting; second Reba Crawford. Motion carried.
Motion by Dan Taylor to approve treasurer’s report as submitted; second Reba Crawford. Motion carried.
SEWER REPORT – John Lynch and Jeff Siverling present. No issues to report.
OLD BUSINESS –
Todd Pysher was present to update supervisors on the Turnback Road Project. The road will be closed for the duration of the project which he hopes will begin possibly June. Discussed putting out bids for materials, contractors, etc. Also discussed the need to finalize two deed of easements. Talked about the possible need for a township inspector and what role they may play. Todd asking for authorization to begin clearing some brush on Turnback Road. Will be on March’s Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS –
*Budget supplemental appropriation-Resolution 24-01- motion was made to budget an additional $10,080 from the General Fund to the Secretarial Wages to increase salary to more closely match surrounding secretary/treasurer wages. J Sear 1st, R Crawford 2nd. Motion approved.
*Motion made to appointment John Yarnall as our Alternate SEO. J Sear 1st, R Crawford 2nd Motion carried.
*Discussed the need for a snow pusher to make plowing parking lots easier. Best Line quote for snow pusher ($2975.00) was the lowest. Motion to approve purchasing a snow pusher from Best Line-J Sear 1st, R Crawford 2nd. Motion approved.
*Discussion on the benefit of having an on-staff Notary. Linda Bower expressed concern that only forms that do not have the secretary’s name on it could be notarized. After some discussion, motion was made for the secretary to pursue the steps to become a notary, J Sear 1st, R Crawford 2nd. Motion carried.
*Emergency Management Coordinator requested a laptop and printer to effectively train for his role. Washington Township and Clinton Township agreed to share the costs, which came to 586.66 ($195.55 each twp.) Motion made by D Taylor to purchase equipment, R Crawford 2nd. Motion carried.
*Secretary requested to attend Basic Training for Municipal Secretaries and Administrators- 2/15/24-Centre County ($125)- J Sear 1st R Crawford 2nd. Motion carried.
* Auditor Chris Blaker submitted his resignation due to his interest in becoming a member of the planning committee. Motion was made by J Sear to accept resignation, R Crawford 2nd. Motion carried.
CTVFD – report submitted and on file
WTVFD – report was read by Brett and is on file.
PLANNING COMMISSION – Made recommendation to the supervisors to appoint Chris Blaker as a member. D Taylor 1st, J Sear 2nd Motion carried.
PERMITS – Roof Mounted Solar Panels- Bennett (2691 Elimsport Road) -approved
PUBLIC COMMENT no public comment
ADJOURN- meeting adjourned