LOWER MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
January 25, 2018
The Lower Mifflin Township Board of Supervisors met on January 25, 2018 for their regular meeting. Clinton Barrick, Dale Barrick, Franklin Oiler were present. The meeting was called to order by Clinton B. at 7:03pm. The minutes of the December 28, 2017 meeting were approved DB,CB,FO. The minutes of the January 2, 2018 reorganizational meeting were approved. DB,CB,FO
NEWVILLE FIRE CO.REPORT:Troy attended to ease questing about contributions for 2018that had come up from last year. Newville Fire Co. was in no way requesting more money for 2018 due to LMT’s budget already being approved. The fire company will be coming in the next couple of months with a report of stats and information showing how monies are used each year within the fire company. Fire Co. is looking into purchasing a 2nd LUCAS device, automatic CPR device, by requesting monies be donated by percentage from supporting municipalities. Approx. cost is $16,000.00 The fire co. is also working with County to put together a rescue task force. DB asked the if the fire company ever considered requesting money from the PA Turnpike. Fire Co. already has a contract with the turnpike for the fire apparatus and ambulances as well.
EMC REPORT: no report given. Board asked Cody if he is interested in being the Deputy EMC. Cody said yes, board put Cody in as Deputy EMC DB,CB,FO Cody will get the secretary all of the current certifications that he has.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Diffenbaugh survey presented a notice of Septic Planning Module for a property that Matt Meals owns on Asper Rd. KPI, SEO has the planning module at this time and has signed it and it is in the mail back to us. Board will review it at Feb. meeting
SOLICITOR’S REPORT: MM had a call from our current SEO regarding the prior SEO’s work, due to DEP suspending the prior SEO’s license. MM advised the SEO to be sensible and inspect the properties and make decisions based on that, and if necessary retest. MM also stated that he has been LMT’s solicitor for 40 years!
ZONING OFFICER REPORT: 3 permits $0.00 fees.In discussion with Brandi, due to the current weather outside, a decision was made to hold the complaint/clean up letter to 814 Doubling Gap Rd. Sending of the letter will be readdressed in the February meeting.
PLANNING:Carl Bert presented a stalemate on the requested 50’ ROW for the Kramer subdivision plan. Kramer’s have hired an attorney. MM stated LMT policy is to have a 50’ ROW. This property has been accessed/used for years with the current 25’ ROW. MM recommends plans showing the 25’ ROW. The board can make a decision to grant a waiver if there is a signed agreement with all property owners. March 29 is the deadline for this to happen. CB,DB,FO
ROADMASTER REPORT: Equipment repairs have happened. Salt was delivered. Chemung guard rails on bridge approaches estimate was presented to the board. All guardrails to be done totaled $13,166.00 Board voted to proceed with having all guardrails done CB,DB,FO Brandi will forward the contract to John Schuck to get on the schedule. Brandi will contact PennDot rep regarding guardrail on Creekview/Middle intersection to see where ownership is. Brandi will contact Kough’s regarding cost of work done on Blain McCrea Rd to repair what Sunoco damaged with the heavy use of the road. MM will forward it to the Sunoco representative. DB will get secretary pictures of ice and road damage to forward to Sunoco as well. Boom mower rental is at a cost of $2,200.00/week or 4 weeks for $5,400.00 DB asked Tim Barrick to pickup and deliver the mower to the township and return it to SEI when work completed. Board will rent mower for 4 weeks DB,CB,FO The rental agreement will be filled out with a request of April 2018 to start. DB will contact Tim Barrick regarding pickup and delivery from SEI. Salt contract application for 2018/2019 is now available. Board requests 100 ton. 50 initial fill 50 winter fill. Shed Rd. scratch coat & paving project is tentative for spring/summer 2018. Materials will be purchased through CoStars, no bidding necessary. Material placement will be under the requirement cost for bidding. No bidding necessary for project. Current material placement company: Schlusser’s 15 hours at $400.00/hr with 2 trucks - one additional truck will cost $75.00/hrSeveral concerns were presented to the board by DB from residents that he spoke with regarding winter plowing, and road conditions.
ASST. ROADMASTER REPORT: Pipeline Road grant project approved. Engineer contract can be signed, and sentto get things moving.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION:Bill List for Approval: CB,DB,FO
Treasurer’s Report: CB,FO,DB
All information advertised, bid requests, and up to date contacts are posted to our website.
Ambulance contract will be included into the Friendship Hose Co. contract for each year. Fire Co. contracts singed. Contract with Coldsmith’s Lawn Care for 2018 signed.
Information presented to supervisors regardingupdated W-4 forms. Finalized 2017 budget, 2018 fee schedule, 2018 payroll rate sheet, 2018 officials list, W-2, 2018 notecard reminders for meetings
NEW BUSINESS: Brandi spoke with KPI regarding them being appointed as the engineer for 2018, and they offered assistance when reviewing/updating the LMT Zoning Book. Brandi will look into trash collection at LMT.
OLD BUSINESS: none
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION: LMT board recommends that there be an audit for the LUMAA at the end of February. The books will be handed over with no questions.
Officially out of the gym:February 28, 2018
Expenses: $6,279.85
ADJOURNMENT: 9:29pm
Respectfully Submitted,Income ACNB Checking: $287.84
Income Money Market: $7,807.83
Payroll Expenses: $2,862.48
Brandi L. Lay, Secretary General Expenses: $3,251.33