MAHONING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S MEETING
Monday, October 10, 2011
CALL TO ORDER:
John Wieczorek called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Mahoning Township Building, 2685 Mahoning Drive East, Lehighton, PA 18235
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
John Wieczorek led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
John Wieczorek, Chairman; Franklin Ruch, Vice-Chairman (arrived late 6:10 PM); George Stawnyczyj, Supervisor; Linda Benner, Supervisor and Travis Steigerwalt, Supervisor and Thomas Nanovic, Solicitor and Natalie D. Haggerty, Secretary-Treasurer
QUESTIONS ON OR ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Brian Mertz, 2539 Mahoning Drive West, Lehighton, PA expressed his concerns regarding a person living in a mobile home which neighbors his property. Has he obtained proper permitting to be living in a mobile home? LeRoy Leibenguth was directed to make contact with individual and contact Chris Storm for disturbance of ground. John Wieczorek will contact Scott Bieber and Carl Faust.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION
Linda Benner made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 26, 2011 Board of Supervisors Meeting. Seconded by Travis Steigerwalt. John Wieczorek, yes; George Stawnyczyj, yes; Linda Benner, yes; Travis Steigerwalt, yes and Franklin Ruch, abstain 4-1 vote. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT: September 2011
MOTION
Franklin Ruch made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for September 2011. Seconded by Travis Steigerwalt. John Wieczorek, yes; George Stawnyczyj, yes; Linda Benner, yes; Travis Steigerwalt, yes and Franklin Ruch, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF TRANSFERS:
MOTION
Linda Benner made a motion to approve the following transfers:
$595.20 from Residential Fire Hydrant Money Market to General Checking
$537.97 Residential Street Light Money Market to General Checking
Seconded by John Wieczorek. John Wieczorek, yes; George Stawnyczyj, yes; Linda Benner, yes; Travis Steigerwalt, yes and Franklin Ruch, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
PAYMENT OF BILLS AND PAYROLLS:
MOTION
Linda Benner made a motion to approve payment of the following bills and payroll:
Bill List #355 in the amount of $227,960.49
General Checks #18257-#18315
Payroll Check’s #9386-#9467
State Check #1294-#1296
Road Machinery Check #262-#264
Fire Co. Check’s # 32-#33
Seconded by Travis Steigerwalt. John Wieczorek, yes; George Stawnyczyj, yes; Linda Benner, yes; Travis Steigerwalt, yes and Franklin Ruch, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF REPORTS:
MOTION
Franklin Ruch made a motion to approve the following reports:
Mahoning Township Equipment and Fuel Log for September 2011
Mahoning Township Zoning Officers’ Report for September 2011
Mahoning Township Road Crew Daily Work Log for September 12, 2011-October 8, 2011
Mahoning Township Planning Commission Minutes for August 16, 2011
Central Carbon County Comprehensive Planning Committee Meeting Minutes for September 15, 2011
Mahoning Township Police Activity Report for September 2011
Mahoning Township Zoning Hearing Board Minutes for October 4, 2011
Mahoning Township’s Police Pension Plan Financial Statements as of December 31, 2010
Mahoning Township SEO Report for September 2011
Seconded by John Wieczorek. John Wieczorek, yes; George Stawnyczyj, yes; Linda Benner, yes; Travis Steigerwalt, yes and Franklin Ruch, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Sale of Roller
MOTION
Travis Steigerwalt made a motion to advertise the sale of roller on the PSATS Discussion Group at a cost of $1000.00 or best offer, state amended to include that it is inoperable. Seconded by John Wieczorek. John Wieczorek, yes; George Stawnyczyj, yes; Linda Benner, yes; Travis Steigerwalt, yes and Franklin Ruch, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Regional Comprehensive Plan
MOTION
John Wieczorek made a motion to appoint Attorney Schwab as acting secretary for Mahoning Township for the County Comprehensive Committee Meeting to be held on October 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Lehighton Annex. Seconded by Franklin Ruch. John Wieczorek, yes; George Stawnyczyj, yes; Linda Benner, yes; Travis Steigerwalt, yes and Franklin Ruch, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
Summit Ridge Inspections for Paving Operations
MOTION
John Wieczorek made a motion as per the Summit Ridge Development Agreement to authorize Tim Edinger to make inspection of road subgrade just prior to installation of subbase. Inspection of road subbase just prior to installation of the B.C.B.C. Inspection of road base course just prior to installation of the wearing course. Inspection of the installation of all storm water piping prior to cover. Seconded by George Stawnyczyj. John Wieczorek, yes; George Stawnyczyj, yes; Linda Benner, yes; Travis Steigerwalt, yes and Franklin Ruch, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
Refund to Gary Rosenberg in the amount of $225.00 for Zoning Hearing Board Application Request for Variance
MOTION
John Wieczorek made a motion not to refund Gary Rosenberg in the amount of $225.00 for Zoning Hearing Board Application Fee. Seconded by Linda Benner. John Wieczorek, yes; George Stawnyczyj, yes; Linda Benner, yes; Travis Steigerwalt, no and Franklin Ruch, yes 4-1 vote. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
MOTION
Franklin Ruch made a motion to approve and place on file the correspondence dated October 10, 2011. Seconded by Travis Steigerwalt. John Wieczorek, yes; Travis Steigerwalt, yes; George Stawnyczyj, yes, Linda Benner, yes and Franklin Ruch 5-0 vote. Motion carried
***STELL ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERPRISES, INC, ALLEN HEIST, PMP
RE: CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY REGIONAL COMP PLAN
***AMERICAN LEGION POST #304, JIM THORPE, HENRY DESROSIERS, FIRST VICE COMMANDER
RE: JIM THORPE VETERANS DAY PARADE, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2011
***RJD ENGINEERING INC., JOSEPH CALABRESE
RE: MUNICIPAL LAND USE LETTER, GENERAL NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION SUMMIT RIDGE SUBDIVISION
***CARBON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT, REBECCA CUNFER
RE: MRISS PROJECT ADEQUACY REVIEW
***NANOVIC LAW OFFICES, THOMAS NANOVIC
2011 CARBON COUNTY JUDICIAL TAX SALE
***NANOVIC LAW OFFICES, THOMAS NANOVIC
RE: AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE
***PA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BARRY SCHOCH
RE: NOTICE OR ESTIMATED ALLOCATION MUNICIPAL LIQUID FUELS
***WALMART, JOSHUA GRIM
RE: BLACK FRIDAY POLICE REQUEST
MOTION
George Stawnyczyj made a motion to authorize two police officers to work Black Friday at the request of Walmart at a rate of $50.00/hr. Seconded by Travis Steigerwalt. John Wieczorek, yes; Travis Steigerwalt, yes; George Stawnyczyj, yes, Linda Benner, yes and Franklin Ruch 5-0 vote. Motion carried
***BLUE MOUNTAIN INSPECTION SERVICE, CARL FAUST
RE: ORDINANCE NO. 11-4
***T & M ASSOCIATES, TIM EDINGER
RE: LOWES INTERSECTION
Comment: Make comment with Tim Edinger to place something together of all what needs to be done and bring back to the Board.
***COMMONWEALTH OF PA, JACK WAGNER, AUDITOR GENERAL
RE: 2011 COMMONWEALTH ALLOCATION OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL PENSION SYSTEM STATE AID
***PA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, CHRISTOPHER SUROVY
RE: TRAFFIC SIGNAL ROUTE 443 AND FREDERICKS GROVE ROAD
***PIRMA, MICHAEL SUTTON
RE: ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS
***ROBERT YURCHAK ATTORNEY AT LAW, ROBERT YURCHAK
RE: CENTRAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE VS. CARBON COUNTY BOARD OF ASSESSMENT
***PA TURNPIKE COMMISSION, MARIANNE DOYLE
RE: INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE-CELEBRATING THE OPENING THE NEW LEHIGH RIVER AND POHOPOCO CREEK BRIDGES, NOVEMBER 4, 2011 10-11AM
***NATIONAL ZONING ASSOCIATES, LLC, CARRI HOWARD
RE: NONCONFORMING REBUILD CLAUSE QUESTION FOR NIS HOLLOW VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK
***NANOVIC LAW OFFICES, THOMAS NANOVIC
RE: MAHONING TOWNSHIP V. TERRACE VANDLING, JR. 81 JAMESTOWN DRIVE
***NANOVIC LAW OFFICES, THOMAS NANOVIC
RE: GARY ROSENBERG/APPLICATION TO ZONING HEARING BOARD
***NANOVIC LAW OFFICES, THOMAS NANOVIC
RE: CENTRAL CARBON REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
LeRoy Leibenguth is going to make contact with Nis Hollow Trailer court advising of ordinance requiring residences to be properly marked and identified.
Copy of email received late in day not on the list regarding renovation of township building, making the determination of the structural integrity of building. Travis Steigerwalt questioned casino grant money.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Police Committee: Linda Benner advised that the Police Committee met prior to the Board of Supervisors meeting. We are going to be implanting a new schedule and giving it a 30 day trial. Officer Mertz was accused of not being truthful; brought written proof of the facts. Linda Benner apologized to Officer Mertz for all he went through.
Travis Steigerwalt advised of the quotes for a new police vehicle. John Wieczorek suggested to have office staff do a spreadsheet.
MOTION
George Stawnyczyj to purchase a crown Victoria, 4 year municipal lease financing. Seconded by Travis Steigerwalt. John Wieczorek, no; Travis Steigerwalt, yes; George Stawnyczyj, yes, Linda Benner, no and Franklin Ruch, no 2-3 vote. Motion fails
Road Committee: Travis Steigerwalt would like to see a list of completed projects; to keep up to date with projects completed this season
OFFICIALS:
John Wieczorek
Þ Executive session following the meeting for personnel.
Þ Meeting with township engineer, Franklin Ruch, Ronald Reeser and Natalie Haggerty for discussion of pole barn.
Þ Made attempt to identify some executive sessions that were not properly announced. The sessions were held on March 9, April 6, April 27, and June 15th, 2011 all for personnel police business.
Franklin Ruch
Þ Ashtown Road signs regarding truck weight limit
Þ No parking signs, need footage
Þ No parking signs on the Mansion House
George Stawnyczyj
Þ Spoke to a representative from Gov Deals to set up an account.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION
Travis Steigerwalt made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 PM. Seconded by George Stawnyczyj. Franklin Ruch, yes; Travis Steigerwalt, yes; john Wieczorek, yes; George Stawnyczyj, yes and Linda Benner, yes. 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Natalie D. Haggerty
Secretary-Treasurer
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