MINUTES OF

SPRING GARDEN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

JANUARY 2, 2018

PERSONS PRESENT:

Thomas I. Warman, PresidentSteven F. Smith, Public Works Director

Michael L. Thomas, Vice-PresidentClifford W. Gordon, Codes Enforcement Officer

Cara Beth Zortman, CommissionerPatricia R. Potter, Administrative Clerk

Daniel E. Rooney, CommissionerGrant Waltersdorf, Recreation Program Coordinator

John J. Luciani, CommissionerSteven M. Hovis, Esq., Solicitor

Gregory J. Maust, P.E., Township ManagerJoe Madzelan, Battalion Chief, YAUFR

George J. Swartz, Chief of PoliceDavid M. Davidson Jr., P.E., Engineer

Linda S. Keller, Director of CommunityB. J. Treglia III, P.E., C. S. Davidson

Development & Planning

There were approximately 10 people in the audience.

CALL TO ORDER:

The Spring Garden Township Board of Commissioners opened its regular monthly meeting at the Township Municipal Building, 340 Tri Hill Road, York, PA 17403 on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. President Commissioner Thomas I. Warman called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.

A.SERVICE AWARDS:

There were no Service Awards on the Agenda for presentation.

B.PRESENTATIONS:

There were no Presentations scheduled for this meeting.

C.PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:

There were no Public Comments.

D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Motion Thomas/Zortman to approve the minutes from the December 13, 2017 regular monthly meeting as submitted. There were no public comments. Motion carried. Yes-3, No-0. Commissioners Luciani and Rooney abstained.

E.TREASURER’S REPORT:

There was no Treasurer’s Report for this meeting. The Township Treasurer will provide a report summarizing December 2017 and January 2018 fund balances for the February meeting.

F.WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT:

Motion Zortman/Thomas to approve the Warrants for Payment as presented. There were no public comments. Motion carried. Yes-5, No-0.

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G.OPENING & AWARD OF BIDS:

There were no bids to be considered for this meeting.

H.SUBDIVISION/LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANS:

Motion Rooney/Zortman to approve a 90-Day Extension to April 12, 2018, for Final Subdivision Plan: Box Hill Estates at Regents Glen to meet the conditions of approval. There were no public comments. Motion carried. Yes-5, No-0.

I.OLD BUSINESS:

1. President Commissioner Warman reported that Murphy/Dittenhafer Architects have concluded their assessment study of the Township buildings located at 340 Tri Hill Road and 558 S. Ogontz Street along with options that may be available for Public Works at the Glen Gery Spahn Avenue site and the possibility of locating certain municipal services at the Graham Capital Building on 6th Avenue. The Building Committee is reviewing all conceptual options and will, hopefully, be in a position to make a recommendation to the Board at the February 14, 2018 meeting.

President Commissioner Warman requested Board consideration and approval of an invoice for professional services from Murphy/Dittenhafer. Motion Luciani/Zortman to approve an invoice from Murphy/Dittenhafer for professional services.

There was one (1) public comment from Judy Orcutt, 1361 Irving Road. Ms. Orcutt asked why it is taking so long for the Building Committee to make a recommendation. President Warman responded that the Building Committee has provided monthly updates at each monthly Board meeting and have been working closely with Murphy/Dittenhafer. The Building Committee will make their recommendation after full review of all options from the physical assessment study provided by Murphy/Dittenhafer.

With no further public comments, President Warman called for the vote to approve the invoice from Murphy/Dittenhafer. Motion carried. Yes-5, No-0.

J.NEW BUSINESS:

1. MotionLuciani/Zortman to approve advertising for a Public Hearing to be held at the February 14, 2018 Board of Commissioners’ Meeting to discuss a Zoning Text Amendment regarding Bed & Breakfast uses in residential zones. There were no public comments. Motion carried. Yes-5, No-0

2. Motion Zortman/Thomas to approve the transfer of $57,500 to the Township Employee Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) for 2018 and to authorize the same level of deductible funding under the Township Health Reimbursement Plan (H.R.A.) forthose employees eligible for Medicare. There were no public comments. Motion carried. Yes-5, No-0.

3. Motion Luciani/Zortman to approve the release of financial surety in the amount of $61,374.50 for the James & Wendolyn Flinchbaugh sanitary sewer extension. There was one (1) Board comment from Atty. Steve Hovis stating he will have a Resolution prepared that details the dedicated line and right-of-way for the Board’s consideration at the February meeting. With no further public or Board comments, President Warman called for the vote. Motion carried. Yes-5, No-0.

4. Motion Luciani/Zortman to approve Resolution 2018-02, authorizing York Area United Fire & Rescue (YAUFR) to enter into financing and purchase agreements for the installment payments of certain vehicles. There were no public comments. Motion carried. Yes-5, No-0.

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J.NEW BUSINESS:

5. Motion Zortman/Rooney to approve the renewal of the CodeRED Services Agreement for the period of April 1, 2018 and extending through March 31, 2019 at a renewal cost of $7,700. There were no public comments. Motion carried. Yes-5, No-0.

6. President Commissioner Warman verbally thanked York College of Pennsylvania for their donation of $50,000 to the Township in lieu of taxes. A written Thank You letter will be sent to York College from the Board of Commissioners.

7. Chief Swartz reported two (2) officers are retiring from the Spring Garden Police Department. He requested the Board’s consideration and approval to offer employment to Angel Rivera as a Probationary Police Officer, pending completion of certification of Act 120.

Motion Luciani/Zortman to authorize Chief Swartz to offer employment to Angel Rivera as a Probationary Police Officer, pending completion of certification of Act 120. There were no public comments. Motion carried. Yes-5, No-0.

8. President Warman noted that the Board will need to develop a plan for the transition of the position of Township Manager and related responsibilities.

ADJOURNMENT:

With no further business to be brought before the Board, Thomas/Luciani motioned to adjourn the Board of Commissioners Meeting at 7:12 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Gregory J. Maust, P.E.

Township Manager/Secretary

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