Northern Berks Regional Police Commission Meeting November 10, 2014 7:00 PM

Present Commissioner Claude Beaver - Maidencreek Township, Commissioner Gary Hadden - Ontelaunee Township, Charles Berger – Leesport Alternate, Chief Scott Eaken, Ruth Manmiller-Secretary, and Solicitor Whitney Rahman.

Guest Diane Hollenbach – Maidencreek Alternate, Dori Angelis, and Sandra Weiser

Claude Beaver opened the November 10, 2014 Northern Berks Regional Police Commission Meeting at 7:00 PM in the Ontelaunee Township Meeting Room.

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

FOR THE RECORD

This meeting is being audio recorded by the NBRPD Commission.

MINUTES – October 13, 2014 Commission Meeting

Gary Hadden made a motion, seconded by Charles Berger, to approve the October 13, 2014 Commission meeting minutes. All Commissioners voted, “Aye.” Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Ruth Manmiller presented the October 2014 Treasurer’s report that included the fund balances,

year to date budget report, and documentation of all transactions and bill payments.

Charles Berger made a motion, seconded by Gary Hadden, to approve the October 2014 Treasurer’s Report. All Commissioners voted, “Aye.” Motion carried.

CHIEF’S REPORT

The Chief read the October 2014 Activity Report and commented on the following;

· 10/14/2014 - Hit & Run MVA/Suspended License, Main Street, Leesport Borough

· 10/14/2014 - Hit & Run, Schuylkill Ave., Leesport Borough

· 10/16/2014 - DUI.176 & Hit & Run, Nantucket Drive, Ontelaunee Twp.

· 10/22/2014 - Burglary, Heeby’s Surplus, Maidencreek Twp.

· 10/22/2014 - Employee Theft, Reading Water Authority, Ontelaunee Twp.

· 10/26/2014 - DUI-Heroin, Rt 222 & Rt 73, Maidencreek Twp.

· 10/27/2014 - Domestic, Centre Ave., Leesport Borough

· 10/30/2014 - False Reports, Centre Ave., Leesport Borough

· 11/03/2014 - Hit & Run(vehicle, house) No License, Leesport Ave., Leesport Borough

· 11/04/2014 - Theft by Deception, Hoch Road, Maidencreek Twp.

· 11/05/2014 - PFA Violation, Cassidy Ct., Maidencreek Twp.

· 11/08/2014 - Domestic, Centre Ave., Leesport Borough

· 11/08/2014 - DUI.237, Speeding, Allentown Pike, Ontelaunee Twp.

· 11/10/2014 - Domestic, Blue Falls Grove, Ontelaunee Twp.

St 61 – Pottsville Pike is scheduled to open shortly

CORRESPONDENCE None

BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR

None

OLD BUSINESS

2015 Budget

Leesport Borough had not discussed the budget to provide any type of direction

Ontelaunee Township was not clear on several budget items Maidencreek Township requested a 3% ($62,500.00) reduction

The Chief suggested a Budget workshop meeting between now and the December meeting due to outstanding issues and no direction provided from any of the municipalities. The Chief voiced his concern in the delay to approve the 2015 Budget, which in turn will delay the hiring process for a replacement officer.

The Commissioners agreed they would attempt to provide the Chief with some direction prior to the

December Commission meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

None

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER

· Chief Eaken reported the new radios are outstanding and working great.

· Gary Hadden reported SV School District will install flashing “School Warning” signs on Ashley Way and Rt 73.

· Claude Beaver wanted to make the Chief aware of an Ammunition Grant that is available in Berks County.

ADJOURN

Gary Hadden made a motion, seconded by Charles Berger to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 PM.

Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruth M. Manmiller

NBRPD Secretary

CC: Maidencreek Township Board of Supervisors

Ontelaunee Township Board of Supervisors

Leesport Borough Council

Diane Hollenbach, Maidencreek Township Secretary

Nicole Schwenk, Ontelaunee Township Secretary

Sandra Weiser, Leesport Borough Secretary

S. Whitney Rahman, Blakinger, Byler & Thomas, P.C.