The monthly meeting of township Supervisors was called to order at 1986 Elimsport Rd, Montgomery, PA. Members present were M. Goetz, R. Crawford and J. Sear. Also present was secretary Tracy Blaker.
Motion by M. Goetz to approve minutes from March’s meeting; first J. Sear second R. Crawford. Motion carried.
Motion by M. Goetz to approve treasurer’s report as submitted; first John Sear, second R. Crawford. Motion carried.
Police report – On File
Sewer report – Discussed the current pumps are worn but working properly. No request for purchase of new pumps at this time. We will revisit the potential purchase of new pump at a future date. We have price quotes from OPSCO when we are ready (Liberty Mono Vane Pump 3Hp $7,790.00)
Old Business –
PennDOT has made a decision in order to decrease the crashes at the Turnback and Elimsport location by making the following changes: replacing the existing curve warning signs and 15 MPH speed signs with new signs for increased reflectivity and visibility as well as replacing the double arrow panel with a new sign and installing a large arrow panel (96”x48”) for westbound traffic. They anticipate having them installed by June 9, 2023 weather pending.
New Business–
Fritz Station Road-Estimate from Charles Construction to clean berm of road from rock lined ditch near the beginning of the road to the ditch line that was cut in last year ($1,520.00). Mike Goetz made a motion to approve work to be done by Charles Construction at the quoted price. John Sear 2nd– Motion Approved.
Resolution 23-03 Supplemental Appropriations for the 2023 Budget to spend American Rescue Plan Funds (ARP Funds). These funds will be used to purchase an eight-foot-high fence to be placed at the recycling area to keep debris from blowing onto neighboring properties. This will be installed by Kriger Fencing at a quoted price of $5,000. Funds will also be used to replace the current security cameras at the garage, recycling area and township office. This will be completed by Intrada Technologies at a quote of $7,333.76. Also we will use the ARP funds to purchase a 68” angle broom from Best Line Leasing at a cost of $6,192.44. Motion was made by Mike Goetz to approve the Supplemental Appropriations Resolution to spend the ARP Funds, John Sear 1st, Reba Crawford 2nd – Motion Approved.
Request to attend two trainings coming up-PSATS Secretary Summit Monday 6/12/23 in Centre County 9:30-4:00 ($125) and PennDot – Changes with Liquid Fuels Program Guidance-Mandatory to use in order to receive County Aid funds going forward- Thursday 5/25/23 Loyalsock Township 10:30-1:30 (FREE) Motion to approve secretary to attend these trainings was made by Mike Goetz, John Sear 2nd– Motion Approved.
Spraying for mosquitos will occur sometime within the month of May. (Was completed Tuesday, May 9, 2023.)
CTFVD report – Chief Winder discussed the way they bill for ambulance calls and how they do not send resident bills to collection. He stated that from 1/1/2021 to 12/31/2022 over $11,000 in charges were uncollected.
WTVFD report – no report.
Planning Commission – Lycoming County Planning and Community Development-single lot subdivision plan for property owned by the FBOP being used by the Lycoming County Landfill. All requested paperwork has been submitted. Motion was made to recommend final approval. Mike Goetz 1st, John Sear 2nd. Motion Carried.
Permits –No permits
Public Comment – Shannon Rossman gave an update of the first County owned park along the river. Plans are for parking area, stone pathway to river, picnic tables, etc. Waiting on Park Service approval.
ADJOURN– Meeting adjourned.