NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY
Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area Authority


RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR OHV – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT –
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

MINUTES 10/16/2017 – 6:30 pm.

1) Chairman: Call to order. Time:_6:30_

2) Chairman: Pledge of Allegiance

3) Chairman: Moment of Silence FOR NAVY SEALS THAT RECENTLY DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.

4) Secretary: Roll Call:

PRESENT / PRESENT / PRESENT / PRESENT / PRESENT
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth

5) Public Comment – Agenda Items Only:

Chairman: Is there any public comment on agenda items only? NONE

6) Secretary’s Report / Minutes:

Chairman: I would ask for a Motion to approve the minutes of the August 21st, 2017 meeting?

Motion: / YORWARTH / Second: / CROWL
On the question? / NONE
Voice Vote
All in Favor? / YES
Any Opposed? / NO
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_

7) Bills:

Chairman: I would ask for a Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report and ratify the payment of the bills contained within. TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR SEPTEMBER $51,679.65, TOTAL EXPENSES $58,485.90. SEVERAL LARGE EXPENSES FOR THE MONTH WERE PAYMENT FOR THE POND PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 PLUS AND THE PURCHASE OF THE SAFE AND DUMP TRUCK WHICH WAS OVER $6,000. OVERALL REVENUE IN SEPTEMBER WAS A VERY GOOD REVENUE MONTH, LARGELY ATTRITUBATBLE TO THE GREAT WEATHER.

Motion: / CROWL / Second: / SCHWARTZ
On the question? / NONE
Roll Call Vote:
YES / YES / YES / YES / YES
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_.

8) Correspondence:

Chairman: The board would recognize the following correspondence:

9) Directors Report / Public Announcements:

·  2017 6th annual Geisinger CMN ride 551 riders, over 800 on property that day. MR. SCHWARTZ REMARKED THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW NOW OF DRIVING INTO THEIR TOWN WITH NO ISSUES. RIDERS WERE VERY RESPECTFUL AND THE ZERBE ROD & GUN WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE EVENT.

·  I want to thank the ATR for all their efforts on putting on the CMN ride. I have asked ATR if they would permanently mark the route that was used and officially call it the ATR Western Reserve Sightseeing loop

·  I also want to thank the Zerbe Twp board of supervisors, Trevorton Fire dept & Ambulance, Forest Hill FD and Zerbe Ron & Gun Club, EVOR, BMJA for aiding in the running of this event.

·  Kiosks are installed on walking trail.

·  Excavation work has been completed on the walking trail, we need to do more bucket work and trimming to finish.

·  I had meeting with representatives from Reading Anthracite to discuss land use

·  Workers from the pipeline have been out on the property. Dozer, trespass signs.

·  Brinkash has been working on the engineering for the overlook.

·  NCPD attended a DCNR conference last week and informed us about a new round of grants that will be available. (possible to use for trail on south side on West Cameron mountain)

·  Barry & myself had a visit from Marcus Kohl and John Stefanko from DEP about a new BAMR project. Also DEP will be fixing some hole out on the property ASAP.

·  I received confirmation we will be hosting two Jeep Jamborees in 2018!

·  I did purchase a safe at federal surplus along with a 5 ton dump truck.

·  LOOK AT PURCHASING A BRUSH FOR THE SKID LOADER

10) Chairman: I would like to thank the following for the donations to the project:

11) Chairman: I would like ask for a motion to have mezzanine constructed in the storage building not to exceed $9,500 (ratification)

Motion: / SCHWARTZ / Second: / CROWL
On the question? / NONE
Roll Call Vote:
YES / YES / YES / YES / ABSTAIN DUE TO FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES______.

12) Chairman: I would like to ask for a motion to make a donation of $250.00 to the Trevorton Fall Festival

On October 14th (ratification)

Motion: / CROWL / Second: / YORWARTH
On the question? / NONE
Roll Call Vote:
YES / ABSTAIN – ZERBE SUPERVISOR / YES / YES / YES
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_.

13) Chairman: I would like to ask for a motion to increase the hourly rate of operations staff member Scott Derrick to $9.50 per hr (ratification)

Motion: / SCHWARTZ / Second: / YORWARTH
On the question? / NONE
Roll Call Vote:
YES / YES / YES / YES / YES
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_.

14) Chairman: I would like to ask for a motion to increase the hourly rate of operations staff member Kathy Neidig to $9.50 per hr (ratification)

Motion: / YORWARTH / Second: / SCHWARTZ
On the question? / NONE
Roll Call Vote:
YES / YES / YES / YES / YES
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_.

15) Chairman: I would like to ask for a motion to increase the hourly rate of customer service rep member Maria Pauzer to $9.50 per hr (ratification)

Motion: / CROWL / Second: / YORWARTH
On the question? / NONE
Roll Call Vote:
YES / YES / YES / YES / YES
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_.

16) Chairman: I would like to ask for a motion to increase the hourly rate of customer service rep member Angelina Zakareski to $9.50 per hr (ratification)

Motion: / SCHWARTZ / Second: / MACK
On the question? / NONE
Roll Call Vote:
YES / YES / YES / YES / YES
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_.

MR. MACK STATED THAT FOR THE RECORD ALL THE ABOVE RAISES WERE AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR. WHILE IT WASN’T STATED IN THE MOTIONS IT WAS VIA HIS REQUEST THAT THEY WERE CONSIDERED.

17) Chairman: I would like to ask for a motion to a purchase a 2016 Yamaha Wolverine r-spec from Yamaha Motor Corp for $9,020.70

Motion: / CROWL / Second: / SCHWARTZ
On the question? / THIS MACHINE RETAILS FOR $15,000 AND IS BRAND NEW. YAMAHA HAS REGULARLY DONE THIS FOR US AND WE ARE HOPEFUL TO CONTINUE THE RELATIONSHIP INTO 2018 WITH A SIMILAR DEAL.
Roll Call Vote:
YES / YES / YES / YES / YES
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_.

18 ) Chairman: I would like to ask for a motion to sign an engagement letter to have Klacik & Associates perform an audit on contract # C000056083. THIS IS THE AMD GRANT FROM CFA-ACT 13 DOLLARS AND WILL COST BETWEEN $1,500 AND $2,500.

Motion: / YORWARTH / Second: / CROWL
On the question?
Roll Call Vote:
YES / YES / YES / YES / YES
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_.

19) Chairman: I would like to ask for a Motion to Authorize the purchase of Northumberland County Tax parcels 00H-00-076-029 and 00H-00-076-030 in Coal Township, comprising approximately 25 and 24 acres respectively, and Northumberland County Tax parcel 019-00-076-113 in West Cameron Township, being approximately 91 acres, for a total of approximately 142 acres, from Charles Olaf and the Estates of Vincent Olaf a/k/a Vince Olaf, Henry J. Olaf, a/k/a Henry Olaf, and Stanley Olaf, for fifty thousand ($50,000)dollars, and to further authorize the execution by the Chairperson or Director of any and all closing documents in regard to this transaction. (ratification)

Motion: / MACK / Second: / YORWARTH
On the question? / THIS IS A GOOD PURCHASE TO SHOW OUR CUSTOMERS THAT WE ARE CONTINUING TO GROW AND EXPAND THE OPPORTUNITES AT THE AOAA. SOME OF THIS TERRAIN AND THE VIEWS ARE FANTASTIC.
THANKS TO SOLICIOTR GARRIGAN FOR HIS WORK ON THIS PROJECT.
Roll Call Vote:
YES / YES / YES / YES / YES
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_.

20) Chairman: I would like to ask for a motion to approve purchasing Wire, Electrical panel, lights & receptacles for the storage garage. Cost not to exceed $2,000.00

Motion: / SCHWARTZ / Second: / YORWARTH
On the question? / SOME WORK WILL BE DONE IN HOUSE AND A PORTION WILL NEED TO BE HIRED OUT BUT MOST WILL BE IN HOUSE.
Roll Call Vote:
YES / YES / YES / YES / YES
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_.

21) Chairman: I would like ask for a motion to pay NCPED for admin fees in relation to the non motorized grant for $196.19

Motion: / YORWARTH / Second: / YORWARTH
On the question? / REMINBURSEMENT FOR TIME SPENT ON WRITING A GRANT.
Roll Call Vote:
YES / YES / YES / YES / YES
D. Crowl / M. Schwartz / J. Backes / P. Mack / B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_.

22) Chairman: Is there any old business? NONE

23) Chairman: Is there any new business? NONES

24) Chairman: Is there any public comment on items other than those on the agenda? NONE

25) Chairman: Is there a need for an executive session? NO

26) Chairman: Is there a Motion to Adjourn?

Motion: / MACK
Meeting adjournment time:_6:55_