Regular Meeting
September 27, 2017
WOODLAND TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
September 27, 2017
Mayor Henrich called the regular meeting of the Woodland Township Committee to order then led the flag salute. After observing a moment of silence, Clerk Brown read the Open Public Meetings Act Statement.
RECORD OF ATTENDANCE: PROFESSIONALS:
Matthew Henrich, Mayor – presentWilliam Burns, Solicitor – present
Mark Herndon, Deputy Mayor – presentThomas Leisse, Engineer - present
William DeGroff, Committeeman – present
Maryalice Brown, Twp. Adm/Clerk – present
Nancy Seeland, Tax Collector – absent
Kathleen Rosmando, CFO - present
Justin Wozniak, OEM – present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 23, 2017 were provided to the governing body with copies available for public inspection. Mayor Henrich called for a motion on the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 23, 2017. The motion was made by Mr. Herndon, 2nd by Mr. DeGroff to approve said minutes. Votes: Henrich yes, Herndon-Yes, DeGroff-Yes
Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 22, 2017 were provided to the governing body with copies available for public inspection. Mayor Henrich called for a motion on the minutes of the Special Meeting of August 22, 2017. The motion was made by Mr. DeGroff, 2nd by Mr. Herndon to approve said minutes. Votes: Henrich yes, Herndon-Yes, DeGroff-Yes
Minutes of the Executive Meeting of August 22, 2017 were provided to the governing body with copies available for public inspection. Mayor Henrich called for a motion on the minutes of the Executive Meeting of August 22, 2017. The motion was made by Mr. DeGroff, 2nd by Mr. Herndon to approve said minutes. Votes: Henrich yes, Herndon-Yes, DeGroff-Yes
CORRESPONDENCE:
a. None
BILLS AND CLAIMS:
The bills’list was provided to the members of the Governing Body with the amount noted at $460,558.03. Mayor Henrich called for a motion on payment of all Bills and Claims. The motion was made by Mr. Herndon, 2nd by Mr. DeGroff to pay all Bills and Claims in the amount of $460,558.03. Votes: Henrich-Yes, Herndon-Yes, DeGroff-Yes
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS:
Ordinance 2017-6 AnOrdinanceAmendingFloodplain Management Regulations (Introduction)
Mayor Henrich introduced Ordinance 2017-6, An Ordinance Amending Floodplain Management Regulations. Upon receiving no questions from the public, Mayor Henrich called for a motion on Ordinance 2017-6 upon first reading. The motion was made by Mr. DeGroff and 2nd by Mr. Herndon to approve Ordinance 2017-6 upon first reading and to advertise and do all that is legally necessary for 1st reading. Votes: Henrich-Yes, Herndon-Yes, DeGroff-Yes. Majority in favor, Ordinance 2017-6 passed upon 1st Reading.
Ordinance 2017- 7 An OrdinanceEstablishing a Municipal WildfireSafety Council (Introduction)
Mayor Henrich introduced Ordinance 2017-7, An Ordinance Establishing a Municipal Wildfire Safety Council. Upon receiving no questions from the public, Mayor Henrich called for a motion on Ordinance 2017-7 upon first reading. The motion was made by Mr. Herndon and 2nd by Mr. DeGroff to approve Ordinance 2017-7 upon first reading and to advertise and do all that is legally necessary for 1st reading. Votes: Henrich-Yes, Herndon-Yes, DeGroff-Yes. Majority in favor, Ordinance 2017-7 passed upon 1st Reading.
Resolution 2017-69Refund of Tax Overpayment – Tax Exempt Property
The motion was made by Mr. DeGroff, 2nd by Mr. Herndon to approve resolution 2017-69. Votes: Henrich-Yes, Herndon-Yes, DeGroff-Yes. Majority in favor; Resolution 2017-69 was hereby approved.
Resolution 2017-70Appointment of Tom Boyd as Fire Marshall (Amending Eff. Date)
The motion was made by Mr. Herndon, 2nd by Mr. DeGroff to approve resolution 2017-70. Votes: Henrich-Yes, Herndon-Yes, DeGroff-Yes. Majority in favor; Resolution 2017-70 was hereby approved.
Resolution 2017-71Authorization for Tax Collector to Revise Taxes Due to Farmland Assessment – Pursuant to Assessor’s Recommendation
The motion was made by Mr. DeGroff, 2nd by Mr. Herndon to approve resolution 2017-71. Votes: Henrich-Yes, Herndon-Yes, DeGroff-Yes. Majority in favor; Resolution 2017-71 was hereby approved.
Resolution 2017-72Expressing Opposition to Legislative Proposals of the OPMA & OPRA
The motion was made by Mr. Herndon, 2nd by Mr.DeGroff to approve resolution 2017-72. Votes: Henrich-Yes, Herndon-Yes, DeGroff-Yes. Majority in favor; Resolution 2017-72 was hereby approved.
Resolution 2017-73Authorization to Submit Municipal Aid Grant (Sooy Place Rd.)
The motion was made by Mr. DeGroff, 2nd by Mr. Herndon to approve resolution 2017-73. Votes: Henrich-Yes, Herndon-Yes, DeGroff-Yes. Majority in favor; Resolution 2017-73 was hereby approved.
Resolution 2017-74Award Concrete Project
The motion was made by Mr. DeGroff, 2nd by Mr. Herndon to approve resolution 2017-74. Votes: Henrich-Yes, Herndon-Yes, DeGroff-Yes. Majority in favor; Resolution 2017-74 was hereby approved.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
a.Pine Barons Enduro Riders – 11/26/17 Motion made by Mr. DeGroff, 2nd by Mr. Herndon to approve the Pine Barons Enduro on 11/26/17. Votes: Henrich-Yes, Herndon-Yes, DeGroff-Yes
REPORTS:
a. Tax Collector –August collections – $271,850.17
b. Clerk – next meeting – October 25, 2017
November meeting rescheduled to November 13, 7:00
Best Practices – Scored 22 – still receive full funding
c. Tax Assessor -
d. CFO -
e. Engineer – see report –
f. Solicitor
g. OEM – Orientation taken. Submitting for training with Steve King
h. Chief -
COMMITTEE COMMENT:
Mark Herndon – Nothing
William DeGroff – met with Tom Leisse, Mr. Miller and representatives from The Conservancy regarding the Sooy Place Road drainage issues. Fred fixed today. Thanks Mark for work at FH
Matthew Henrich – nothing
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURNMENT:
As no further business was brought before the Committee, Mayor Henrich asked for a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was made by Mr. Herndon, 2nd by Mr. DeGroff to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:17 pm. All in favor and the regular meeting was hereby adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Maryalice Brown, RMC
Township Clerk/Administrator