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Reorganizational Mtg-January 2nd, 2018
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
Reorganization Meeting
January 2nd, 2018
6:30 P.M.
Municipal Building
45 George St, Clfd Pa
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Daniel Mitchell motion to appoint Randy Powell as temporary Chairman, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed
Daniel Mitchell motion to appoint Randy Powell as Chairman for 2018, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to appoint Daniel Mitchell as Vice Chairman for 2018, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed
Randy Powell motion to reappoint Barbara Shaffner as the Secretary/Treasurer for 2018 and set wages at 18.35 hr being a 1.35% increase, holidays and benefits to be the same as the roadcrew, and meeting pay @ 50.00 per mtg. Overtime to be approved by two supervisors, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed
Randy Powell motion to reappoint Debra Finkbeiner as the Code Enforcement and Zoning Officer for 2018 and set wages at 14.05 hr being a 4.7% increase, meeting pay to remain @ 25.00 per meeting, plus add 32 hrs Personal Time to use as needed. Hours set at 32 hours per week with any hours over that to be approved by two Supervisors and not to exceed 36 hours per week, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to retain Zachary Lawhead as Maintenance Personnel to fire the coal furnace with wages to remain at $10.20 hr., Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to reappoint James Naddeo as Township Solicitor for 2018 with the retainer at $1,400.00 per month, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Daniel Mitchell motion to reappoint Douglas Clark as Police Chief as per contract, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Daniel Mitchell motion to appoint Daniel Mitchell as the Supervisor to be the Police Liaison for 2018, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to reappoint Ronald Woodling as the Roadmaster for 2018 and set wages @ 20.54 hr. with mtg pay to remain the same at 25.00 per mtg, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to reappoint Jamie Collins as Animal Control Officer for 2018 and set wages at 480.00 month/ 5760.00 yr., Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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Daniel Mitchell motion to reappoint Heather Olson as the Administrative Assistant for the Police Department for 2018 and set wages @ 11.30 hr being a 2.7% increase, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to set Fulltime Seasonal Roadcrew Employees wages for 2018 @ 14.80 hr-2.7% increase, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Daniel Mitchell motion to reappoint Carmen Barba and Howard Hunt as Recycling Personnel for 2018 with wages to remain at 10.20 hr, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to retain County National Bank as Trustee for the General Employees Pension Plan and Police Pension Plan, with further discussion at a later date, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to reappoint the Secretary as Chief Administrative Officer for the General Employees Pension and the Police Pension Plans, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Daniel Mitchell motion to reappoint Kelly McCracken as the Township Tax Collector at 3% Commission, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Daniel Mitchell motion to set the Treasures Bond at $2.0 million for 2018, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Daniel Mitchell motion to reenact all taxes as follows:
Real Estate 18 Mills
Wage Tax ½ of 1%
Local Services Tax $52.00 per year
Real Estate Transfer ½ of 1%
Amusement Tax $50.00 first machine/plus $25.00 each
Additional machine
Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to retain present Banks and authorize that all three supervisors and the Secretary/Treasurer as signers for all accounts, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to set meeting dates and time to remain the same at 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M., Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Daniel Mitchell motion to retain Walter Hopkins as Auditor for 2018, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to retain Stiffler McGraw & Associates for 2018 as Engineer as per Agreement, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to retain Pennsafe Inspection Agency as BCO & Building Inspector for 2018, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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Randy Powell motion to approve attendance of proper personnel to attend conventions, seminars and classes and appoint Daniel Mitchell as the voting delegate to the State Conference, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to reappoint the Secretary as the voting delegate to the Clearfield County Tax Collection Committee for 2018 and appoint Leslie Stott as alternate, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to reappoint Paul Snyder as Emergency Management Coordinator for 2018, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Daniel Mitchell motion to reappoint Jack Woolridge to the Vacancy Board, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to retain Kim Kesner as Solicitor for the Zoning Hearing Board., Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Daniel Mitchell motion to set the mileage reimbursement rate @ the IRS Standard, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
This concludes the Reorganization Meeting for 2018.
We will now proceed to the Regular Monthly Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of Supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell, Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: None.
Daniel Mitchell motion to approve the minutes of the December 19th, 2017 meeting as written, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Chief Clark presented a quote for a server in the amount of 3,547.00. The visual alert system cannot be used in the cars without a server and they need a standalone server. Supervisor Ruffner explained that the software is to communicate with the 911 Center once all is completed and asked if the Chief planned to continue using the server once that is complete. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve purchase upon his review and receiving more information on system from Curry Technology, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Chief Clark asked for an Executive Session for Personnel issue.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
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Solicitor’s Report: Solicitor Naddeo presented a Resolution for the supervisor to consider adopting that would oppose House Bill 1620 titled “Wireless Infrastructure Deployment Bill”. Randy Powell motion to approve Resolution #2018-01, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Solicitor Naddeo prepared a Resolution for dissolution of the Wolf Run Industrial Park Authority and filing the application for termination with the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Randy Powell motion to approve Resolution #2018-02, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Solicitor Naddeo presented information that he received regarding a Class Action that may affect the township involving fluctuating interest rates. He confirmed that the TAN notes were always at a fixed rate and not fluctuating notes and the township has never been in these types of investments.
Solicitor Naddeo also reported that the Police Contract is still at an impasse.
Code Enforcement Officer: Debra Finkbeiner requested that the supervisors to set up a meeting regarding the I & I and possibly send out more letters. The supervisors will review dates and times.
Roadmasters Report: Roadmaster Woodling was absent from the meeting and in his absence Supervisor Powell presented information on LT #11, which is a 2006 Ford F-550, that Roadmaster Woodling requested they consider replacing. There is now antifreeze coming out of the tailpipe. They will review the issue with the Roadmaster.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Secretary asked who plans to attend the PSATS State Conference, so she could make the reservation.
The Secretary reported that she submitted the renewal application for the Safety Committee and the township received the 5% discount because of having a Safety Committee and received a discount of 5,813.00 on Workers Compensation and 1,594.00 for State Workers for the Fire Companies.
The Secretary presented Pay Estimate #4, which is the final payment, for the Turnpike Avenue Project in the amount of $16,058.59 for DJ Wisor & Sons and requested approval to pay the estimate and authorize the chairman to sign. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also presented Pay Estimate #3, which is also a final, for the Good Street Project in the amount of $9,828.20 for DJ Wisor & Sons and requested approval to submit a drawdown from IDIS to pay the final payment. Daniel Mitchell motion to approve, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary/Treasurer asked permission to transfer funds from the TAN Acct to the General Fund in the amount of 55,000.00 to pay bills. Daniel Mitchell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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The Secretary/Treasurer asked permission to transfer funds from the Reserve Acct to the General Fund for an Invoice to Metro Alert in the amount of 945.00 for funds deposited into the Reserve for donation to Police Department. Daniel Mitchell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported that there are two separate drawdowns from CDBG with one being 1028.06, that will come from 2013 Admin and be drawdown by Stiffler McGraw, and a drawdown of 10,778.17 from 2016 CDBG Program and this will be a drawdown thru Clearfield County. Daniel Mitchell motion to approve, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisors Report:
Daniel Mitchell: No report.
Jeremy Ruffner: Supervisor Ruffner felt that the townships Web Site very much needs updated and made a motion to look into the information to update the Web Site, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell: No Report.
Daniel Mitchell motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of $ 70,906.05, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn to Executive Session, Daniel Mitchell second.
7:20 P.M.
Daniel Mitchell motion to return from Executive Session, Randy Powell second.
7:40 P.M.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to replace a Fulltime Office that resigned from the Police Department and promote Zachary Cowan to Fulltime effective January 2nd, 2018, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor Powell felt that the Police Department has a supervisor as a liaison and that the Fire Departments should also have one. Randy Powell motion to appoint himself as Fire Department liaison, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Daniel Mitchell motion to adjourn, Jeremy Ruffner second.
Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Code Officer Debra Finkbeiner, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor’s James Naddeo & Linda Lewis, Jeff Corcino and Wendy Brion.
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-January 16th, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
January 16th, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
45 George Street, Clfd PA
Chairman Randy Powell called meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of Supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: David Johnson and Gary Bowser from Pine Township presented an Agreement for Joint Collection of Taxes between Pine Township and Lawrence Township asking permission for Pine Township to use the Lawrence Township Tax Collector to also collect their Real Estate Taxes. Solicitor Naddeo reviewed the Agreement and felt everything was in order with it. Randy Powell motion to approve the Agreement, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Daniel Mitchell motion to approve the minutes of the January 2nd, 2018 meeting as written, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report:Chief Clark presented the Stats for the month of December and reviewed the report with the supervisors.
Chief Clark reported that Levi Olson will be leaving the Police Department for a Fulltime position at another location. Chief Clark asked permission to proceed with a Part Time Officer, Kyle Bish, that was previously approved to hire and get him started January 29th, 2018. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Chief Clark reported that Zachary Cowan is at training this week.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
Solicitor’s Report: Solicitor Naddeo reported that he had a discussion with the Teamster representative for the Police and requested an Arbitrator.
Recreational Park Board: No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer:Code Officer Finkbeiner presented a Minor Subdivision (2) Lots, property owner/Applicant Patrick & Tina Bergum with tract of land located at the corner of Washington Avenue & Faulkner Street. Parcel #J09-270-066, zoned C-H Commercial Highway. The original plans submitted needed the frontage line corrected and that was noted at the Planning Commission Meeting and the corrected plans have been submitted. Randy Powell motion to approve the Subdivision, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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January 16th, 2018
The Code Officer requested a release of bond for T-519 – Flegal Road – Delp Lumber, the Duane Berry Property. Inspected by roadmaster. Daniel Mitchell motion to approve, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Code Officer also request a release of bond for T-599 – Lick Run – Legacy Resources, the Scott Lawhead, BLM Properties. Inspected by roadmaster. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Code Officer reported that the Road Bonding is currently being reviewed, Walker Lumber is working on alternate route in lieu of Baneyville Rd. working with roadmaster. Hawk Properties.
Code Officer Finkbeiner reported that a final attempt is being made with property owner(s) and authorized representatives; next step is to file properties with District Magistrate and proceed with daily fine accrual for failure to comply. Those fines can accrue at $1000 daily.
Blighted Property: Structural Concerns / Public Safety. Five (5) of the property’s owner deceased or owner out of area. Good Street, Legion Road, Clark Street, Turnpike, Bowman Hill. One (1) property on Deacon Road no response from property owner, a lien was on property for cutting of grass from past years. One (1) property partially demolished, demolition abandoned, Susquehanna Avenue. Randy Powell motion to move forward with District Magistrate, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Reminder to all residents, private sale and realtors, etc.. The sewer test for Inflow/Infiltration is called smoke testing, (Public Waste Inspection). All properties transferred in Lawrence township must be inspected prior to sale.
Numerous letters have been sent, we continue investigating the water in sewer. All french drains must be disconnected and sump pumps must be removed from sewer. Do not reconnect sump pumps. The investigating of flows in the sewer is ongoing, if you reconnect sumps we are just chasing tail. DEP continues to fine. Properties of concern within the Hyde SSO/Inflow/ Infiltration Inspections are properties on Clarendon, Country Club, Dairy, Highview, Joseph, Lawrence, Legion, Meadow, Overlook, Parkview, Powell, Robinson, Village, Warren, Washington.
Roadmasters Report: Roandmaster Woodling reported that the Roadcrew has been plowing snow and he fixed ice spots on Bowmans Hill Road.
He also reported that the 2018 Ford F350 should be delivered on Wednesday.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report for the month of December was submitted for the supervisor’s review.
The Secretary presented a letter of interest from a township resident, Karen Potts, requesting to be appointed to the open position on the Planning Commission. Randy Powell motion to approve appointing Karen Potts to the Planning Commission with the term to run until December 31st, 2021, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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January 16th, 2018
The Secretary/Treasurer asked permission to make the payment for the 2018 Ford F350 in the amount of 37,755.00 from the State Funds. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary/Treasurer asked permission to drawdown funds from IDIS in the amount of 7,171,39 that will be drawdown by Stiffler McGraw and 20,606.37 that will be drawdown by Clearfield County, and authorize the chairman to sign the drawdown forms. Daniel Mitchell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary/Treasurer also asked permission to transfer funds from the TAN Reserve to the General Fund in the amount of 15,000.00 to pay the bills. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary prepared a Resolution #2018-03 to destroy old records which consist of:
Paid Invoices 2011 and older.
Bank Statements and Cancelled checks 2011 and older.
Deposits and cancelled checks 2011 and older.
Financial Reports 2011 and older.
Payroll sheets, Taxes and Employee Deductions, and Quarterly Reports 2011 and older.
Insurance Policy for Liability & Auto 2011 and older and quotes for Insurance 2011 and older.
Paving, Road Materials & Street Sweeping information 2010 and older.
Ethics Statements 2013 and older.
Bridge Inspection Reports 1988-1996.
County Aid Reports 1996-2000.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented a request from the Tax Collector, Kelly McCracken, to appoint Mark McCracken as her Deputy Tax Collector. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report:
Jeremy Ruffner reviewed the quote from Curry Technology for a server for the Police Department and a updated quote was presented in the amount of 3,103.00. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve purchase, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor Ruffner has been looking at Website providers and doing demo’s with them before making any final decisions on a new website.
Supervisor Ruffner presented information that he put together from the 911 Center pertaining to the Police Department and the amount of calls: 2015-4,800/2016-5,200/2017-6,831 calls that were handled by Lawrence Township Police Officers showing they are more active. He also presented information on the amount of calls for the three Lawrence Township Fire Companies in 2017 with a total of 543. Mill Road-319/Hyde-156/Glen Richey-70.
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Daniel Mitchell: No Report.
Randy Powell motion to approve Chief Clark getting prices on a new Police vehicle, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to set up a meeting with the three Fire Companies with the date of February 6th, 2018 at 6:00 PM, this will be with a Chief and the President of the Company, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor Powell requested an Executive Session at the end of the meeting for Personnel issue.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 115,724.55, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn to Executive Session for Personnel issue, Daniel Mitchell second.
7:35 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to return from Executive Session, Daniel Mitchell second.
7:58 P.M.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve Chief Clarks request to the original Police Contract and grant him two weeks’ vacation for 2018, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to adjourn Randy Powell second.
Meeting adjourned.
Present; Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Code Officer Debra Finkbeiner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor’s James Naddeo & Linda Lewis, Amanda Thompson, Jeff Corcino, Wendy Brion, Gary Bowser and David Johnson.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-Feb 6th, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
February 6th, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
45 George Street, Clfd Pa
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of Supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: None.
Daniel Mitchell motion to approve the minutes of the January 16th, 2018 meeting as written, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Chief Clark presented the Stats for the month of January for the supervisor’s review.
Chief Clark requested permission for Part Time Officer Craig Kanour to attend training on March 19th thru March 21st, 2018 with requiring motel reservations during the training. Randy Powell motion to approve township paying the expense, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
Solicitor’s Report: Solicitor Naddeo asked for an Executive Session for Personnel.
Recreational Park Board: No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer: No Report.
Roadmaster’s Report: Due to the Roadmaster not able to attend the Secretary presented his report. A request to advertise for Bid the Dirt & Gravel Road Project for DSA on Pifer Road. Daniel Mitchell motion to approve, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented a question from the Roadmaster asking if the Supervisors wanted to proceed with moving forward with finishing the roof project on the Hyde Building and bidding the remaining project. This is the area over the stone storage. Randy Powell motion to approve moving forward and advertising for bid, Daniel Mitchell second. Jeremy Ruffner opposed.
The Roadmaster reported that he is having problems with the barriers that were installed on Deacon Road and someone continues to remove them. Whoever is doing this will get caught , they were put there for a reason. It was discussed on possible other options for barriers and will be looked into.
The Roadmaster reported that they reopened Scribbers Road on January 23rd, 2018 after the ice broke on the river with no damage to the road.
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February 6th, 2018
The Roadmaster attended a field meeting for the Bridge Project on Coal Hill Road over Montgomery Run.
The Roadmaster requested permission for himself and the entire roadcrew to attend training on Equipment & Labor Safety Program to be held in Huston Township on March 8th, 2018 from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried.
The Roadmaster inquired if the supervisors wanted him to get quotes to replace the mower at the Rec Park. They will hold off on that for now.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report:The Secretary asked permission to transfer funds from the General Fund to the Fire Company Capital Purchase Account for the 2017 Two (2) Mills not used for Capital Purchase in 2017 in the amount of 88,531.63. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented the Co-Stars Contract to purchase Salt for 2018-2019 and asked if they wanted to continue with purchasing under So-Stars. Randy Powell motion to approve Co-Stars Contract for 2018-2019 with purchase of 600 Ton Road Salt, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Supervisors received a second request from Kelly McCracken asking to change the previous appointment as her Deputy Tax Collector from Mark McCracken to Walter Fry. Randy Powell motion to rescind this motion from the January 16th, 2018 meeting appointing Mark McCracken and motion to appoint Walter Fry as the Deputy Tax Collector for Kelly McCracken, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented a letter from Clearfield County Solid Waste asking if the township wanted to extend and continue with the Illegal Dumping Program at a fee of 500.00 for the year. Randy Powell motion to approve paying the fee, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented a request from Stahl Sheaffer Engineering for a detour on Coal Hill Road during the bridge replacement project. They are requesting to use Coal Hill Road and Riverview Road. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary asked permission to transfer funds from the TAN Account to the General Fund in the amount of 50,000.00 to pay bills. Daniel Mitchell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also presented a request for the supervisors to approve a Resolution to install an Intersection Flashing Control Beacon at the Intersection of SR 879 and SR 8009 (Park Avenue By-Pass Exit) as a condition of obtaining the Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP). The maintenance and expenses will be paid by Pa Waste, LLC. Randy Powell motion to approve Resolution #2018-04, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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February 6th, 2018
Supervisor’s Report:
Jeremy Ruffner reported that he had a meeting with Police Chief Clark and there is an issue with their monitors and need the server updated. They also need four or five new desktops. He obtained a quote from Dell to replace the desktops and monitors at a total price of 3,141.28. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve purchase to replace five desktops and two monitors, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor Ruffner also requested to add and switch to Static IP with Atlantic Broadband for the internet service at a fee of 21.00 per month because they are not able to receive some important emails at this time. Randy Powell motion to approve switching to Static IP at a monthly fee of 21.00, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor Ruffner also reported that the Police Officers are out on the street more with having computer access in their vehicles.
Supervisor Ruffner continues to investigate Website providers before making a change with the township Website.
Randy Powell motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 88,504.35, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn to Executive Session for Personnel issue, Daniel Mitchell second.
7:39 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to return from Executive Session, Daniel Mitchell second.
7:55 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to purchase surveillance cameras for the Township Building and garage with 8 cameras and 1 8 Channel DVR at a cost of 1,379.00, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Solicitor Naddeo reported that he sent a letter to Stiffler McGraw requesting an update on where they are at with the I & I problem and asked for some information from them. He is waiting to hear back from them on the status and how we are going to proceed to get the issue resolved.
No other business to come before the Board.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Daniel Mitchell second. Meeting adjourned.
Present; Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Code Officer Debra Finkbeiner, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Jeff Corcino and Wendy Brion.
Respectfully Submitted.
_____________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-Feb 20th, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
February 20th, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
45 George Street, Clfd Pa
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: None.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve the minutes of the February 6th, 2018 meeting as written, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Chief Clark did not have a report but let the supervisors know that the department is moving forward with the Visual Alert System and the new server.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
Solicitor’s Report:Solicitor Naddeo spoke with Stiffler McGraw’s Engineer and they are working on getting the answers to his questions regarding the Hyde SSO and should have an answer by next week.
Solicitor Naddeo has been in contact with the Teamsters Union regarding the Police Contract and the two dates that were discussed in April, neither date was suitable with the Teamsters attorney.
Solicitor Naddeo asked the supervisors to set a date for a Public Hearing for the Zoning changes. Randy Powell motion to set the date for April 17th, 2018 @ 6:00 PM, Jeremy Ruffner Second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Recreational Park Board: No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer:
Revised Subdivision & Land Development Plan
Kerr Property on Knotty Pine Road
Applicant – Clearfield Municipal Authority
Submitted relocation of driveway.
Parcel # K09-000-00028 – Site affected encompasses area 420 ft x 20ft for waterline easement and a 55ft x 55ft tract for the proposed potable water storage tank. Planning committee review and comment, recommend approve contingent location of new access road meets site distance requirements. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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February 20th, 2018
The Code Officer reminded residents that the Inflow and infiltration violation letters have been sent out. Weather is changing contact your plumbing contractor to get lateral repairs completed. Inflow and infiltration do not reconnect sump pump, if you have downspout in ground, where do they discharge? If you have a perimeter drain in your basement where is it discharging. Do not wait for a letter. The engineering cost and township costs chasing this problem is paid by the Lawrence Township Citizens, all residents take a look at your storm water drainage where is it going and if it is going into the sewer get it out.
Roadmaster’s Report:Roadmaster Woodling reported that the township was made aware that an old portion of Industrial Park Road that now is a driveway into the VFW picnic grounds was never vacated by the township as a township road. Solicitor Naddeo was made aware of the concern and explained that the township can vacate the road and require an easement to adjoining land owners. Randy Powell motion to request Solicitor to move forward with vacating the old portion of Industrial Park Road, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Roadmaster Woodling reported that the sewer camera was taken to A & H Equipment in Harrisburg last week. Many issues were found with the plate on bottom at sometime was removed and the screw was stripped and replaced with one that was too long, and it damaged the equipment. It had the gears on left side chewed off body and also used blue gue . They will be getting us an estimate to repair and replace.
Roadmaster Woodling also reported that he met with Stiffler McGraw to look at the roof at the Hyde Building for the portion of roof that was not yet replaced for the garage area where the stone material is stored. They will be getting the township a quote.
Roadmaster Woodling is working on the 2018 Paving Bid and presented a list of roads to the supervisors. He is to also include Fletcher Road and add a completion date in the bid. Randy Powell motion to advertise the 2018 Paving, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Roadmaster Woodling also presented a quote from Walsh Equipment for a Growler Road Drag for Dirt Roads in the amount of 10,560.00. He borrowed one from another local township last year and the crew liked it very much. Randy Powell motion to approve purchase of the Road Drag, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer’s Report for month of January was submitted for supervisor’s review.
The Secretary asked permission to drawdown funds for CDBG Good Street Project. Invoice #2018-12 in the amount of 4,865.90 for Project expenses to be drawdown by Clearfield County. Administrative Expenses in the amount of 1,222.88 to be drawdown by Stiffler McGraw and approval for the Chairman to sign that drawdown. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported that a term on the Clearfield Municipal Authority for Greg Dixon expired and he has submitted a letter asking to be reappointed with the term to run until January 1st, 2023. Randy Powell motion to reappoint Greg Dixon to the Clearfield Municipal Authority, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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February 20th, 2018
The Secretary also reported that there are also terms expiring on the Rec Park Board, in March and the Zoning Hearing Board and Airport Authority in April and she sent out letters to current board members to remind them to submit letters if they would like to continue on the Board. Randy Powell motion to advertise the positions, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also reported that they received 17,990.00 from Atlantic Broadband for the 1st Quarter Franchise Fee.
The Secretary received a letter from the Shaw Public Library asking the township to reappoint Valerie Dixon as a Lawrence Township representative on the Library Board with the term to expire the second Thursday of January 2020. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented a request to approve the Wolf Run 5k to be held in the Industrial Park on May 26th, 2018 @ 9:00 AM.
The Secretary reported that according to our DCNR Grant we are allowed to proceed with ordering the equipment that was approved for the grant. The playground equipment is actually at a lower price until next week. It was 31,383.00 but is now at 21,175.00 but there may be freight to pay. Rand Powell motion to approve ordering playground equipment, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary asked permission to advertise for Bid, 1,000 Ton (more or less) 2RC Limestone. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary asked permission to transfer 11,000.00 from the Reserve Account to the Sanitary Sewer Acct until the township receives more sewer surcharge funds. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also asked permission to look into two grant opportunities for possible paving in the township, with one from Penndot and the other from DCED. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also reminded residents that Clearfield County is having a Recycling day on March 17h, 2018 and you must be preregistered.
Roadmaster Woodling presented prices to the supervisors for a Medium sized truck that would be larger then a Ford F-550, but he needed additional information and is to get the information and get back to the supervisors. There was discussion if they really needed a truck that size.
Supervisor’s Report: Jeremy Ruffner reported that he has been meeting with potential Web host providers and has done Demo’s. He feels the township needs to transition to a .gov. Jeremy Ruffner motion to proceed, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor Ruffner also reported that he worked with Curry Technology to get the computers installed at the Police Department.
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Daniel Mitchell: No Report.
Randy Powell motion to advertise the mowing of the township buildings and current areas that the township maintains, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to install camera system at the township building with the quote from The Phone Guys for Installation of a Q-SEE Video Camera System-Q-SEE 8 Channel HD IP NVR with 2 TB HDD with (5) Cameras install initially at the price of 1,500.00, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 158,628.60, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
No other business to come before the board.
Daniel Mitchell motion to adjourn, Randy Powell second.
Meeting adjourned.
7:55 P.M.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Code Officer Debra Finkbeiner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Solicitors James Naddeo & Linda Lewis, Jeff Corcino, Amanda Thompson and Wendy Brion.
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-March 6th, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
March 6th, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
45 George St, Clfd Pa
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell present with Jeremy Ruffner absent.
Comments from the audience: None.
Randy Powell motion to approve the minutes of the February 20th, 2018 meeting as written, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Police Chief Clark presented the Stats for the month of February and reviewed them with the supervisors.
The Chief also recognized Officer Craig Kanour as Officer of the month for February.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
Solicitor’s Report:Mr. Naddeo reviewed the concern of the section of road that use to be part of Industrial Park Road that was not vacated by the township but a motion was made at the previous township meeting to request the Solicitor to move forward with vacating that portion of road. Solicitor Naddeo said in doing so the individuals that need to use that section of road to get to their private property would not have access and the township would be creating them being landlocked. Randy Powell motion to rescind motion from February 20th, 2018 to vacate that portion of Industrial Park Road, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Solicitor Naddeo asked for an Executive Session for Personnel issue.
Recreational Park Board: The Secretary reported that the Playground Equipment, Bench, and Softfall materials have been ordered that was approved for the DCNR Grant.
Code Enforcement Officer:Code Officer Finkbeiner requested a Conditional Use Hearing on April 3rd, 2018 @ 6:50 PM for Timbering/Waroquier property off of Bloomington-Glen Richey Hwy with applicant Rob Holland. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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The Code Officer reported that all mobile home park owners were given notice of renewal and increase of license fees. Notice of mobile home park violations was included in all renewal letters and they were given notice of I/I concerns.
The Code Officer also reported that all junkyard, scrap yards were given notice of renewal and increase of license fees.
Code Officer Finkbeiner also reported that all Amusement Tax renewals have been sent out.
The Code Officer reported that she gave an update to Stiffler McGraw of all lateral repairs completed and the next update will be sent to them on March 16th, 2018. Approximately 90 repairs have been done, 29 outstanding repairs from the letters sent, of which 13 have commitment date of completion from plumber.
Per conversation with Stiffler McGraw additional letters to be sent, approximately 160 under investigation, possible action.
Roadmaster’s Report:Roadmaster Woodling reported that he received information from Penelec that there would be a power outage on March 15th, 2018 from 9:00 AM-Noon in the Park Avenue Extension area.
The Roadmaster reported that he met with one contractor to review the roads for paving.
The Roadmaster also reported that the question on the repairs to the Railroad tracks on Riverview Road will only be for the Signal and not the road. Supervisor Powell still felt that would be congestion if that is during the same time period that a portion of Coal Hill Road will be closed and Riverview Road will be the detour.
The Roadmaster ordered the Drag that was approved at the previous meeting.
The Roadmaster met with a Penndot Representative and they will continue to do line painting for the township and the township will be responsible to sweep their parking lot in the Industrial Park.
The Roadmaster presented prices from Walsh Equipment and Bradco Supply to the supervisors for a truck. He is to look into what it would cost and payments to purchase under a Lease.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Liquid Fuel Funds from the Commonwealth of Pa were deposited into the township account on March 1st, 2018 with a total deposit of 44,840.00 for Turnback Rds and 411,712.84 for Liquid Fuels Tax Funds. This amount is 6,576.84 more than was originally estimated that the township would receive and what was budgeted for 2018.
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The Secretary reported that Jodi Brennan worked with her and Ron and prepared the 902 Application for Recycling Program Grant. The township is applying for a Self Contained Truck Mounted Leaf Vac at a total cost of 170,213.00 with DEP share of 153,191.00 and township share of 17,022.00. Jodi is setting up a meeting with a representative from DEP to review the application before it is submitted. Randy Powell motion to approve submitting grant and authorize the chairman to sign all forms, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported that she received a letter from Paul Snyder requesting to be reappointed to the Airport Authority. New term will run until April 15th, 2023. Randy Powell motion to approve reappointing Paul Snyder to the Clearfield-Lawrence Township Airport Authority, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also reported that she did receive confirmation from Keystone Collection Group that the township has received all the funds that were previously paid to Clearfield Borough.
The Secretary presented the request from the Roadcrew to return to their four (10) hour work days starting April 2nd, 2018 from 6:00 AM-4:00PM and on the first full week of May (being May 7th, 2018) thru last week of September hours would be 5:30 AM-3:30 PM with option if agreed to by both parties to extend thru end of October as was done in previous years. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary/Treasurer asked permission to transfer funds from the TAN Acct to the General Fund in the amount of 30,000.00. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary opened the Bids for the Dirt & Gravel Road Project.
1,070 Ton (more or less) DSA Pifer Road T-611
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co 35.40 Ton/37,878.00
Glenn O Hawbaker Inc 30.65 Ton/32,795.50
Randy Powell motion to award to Glenn O Hawbaker, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report:
Daniel Mitchell: No Report.
Randy Powell motion for township office to remain open five (5) days a week, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell also had a Personnel issue to discuss with the Solicitor in Executive Session.
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Randy Powell motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 42,720.59, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn to Executive Session, Daniel Mitchell second.
7:36 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to return from Executive Session, Daniel Mitchell second.
7:50 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Daniel Mitchell second.
Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Code Officer Debra Finkbeiner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor James Naddeo, Jeff Corcino and Wendy Brion.
Respectfully Submitted,
______________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-March 20th, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
March 20th, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
45 George St, Clfd Pa
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of Supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience:Kevin Mitchell & Timothy Durant were both present with concerns of the gate that goes into the VFW property off of Industrial Park Road. This gate blocks traffic from having access to the Fulton Cemetery or other properties in the area. Mr. Mitchell felt the gate is an obstruction on a public road and should be removed. Solicitor Naddeo explained that there is a provision in township law and it is a violation. Mr. Naddeo also explained that he reviewed the old maps of the township road when it went into what is now the VFW property and newer maps of the present Industrial Park Road and he met with Curry & Associates and even though the road these folks want access to is not the township road they still cannot be blocked from having access to their properties. Solicitor Naddeo did explain that the township can make it part of the approval for the VFW to put in their new building on that property for the gate to be removed.
Shelly Spanogle had concerns about the interest of the townships and the county for a mini casino to come into the area. She presented information on the effects it can have on an individual if they become addicted to gambling. Supervisor Ruffner did explain that the License are bid on by the larger casinos and the supervisors did pass a Resolution to approve a casino coming into the township if they would so desire. Ms. Spanogle felt that the negatives of a casino out way the positive and that gambling tends to prey on lower income people and that facts show people become addicts. The supervisors did explain that it can be a much bigger positive for the township and the area then a negative and bring more jobs, people stay at hotels and eat at restaurants and additional income for the township under the amusement tax.
Daniel Mitchell motion to approve the minutes of the March 6th, 2018 meeting as written, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Office Charles Marshall was present and reported that the Officers would be doing qualifications in May and they would be needing additional ammo. Randy Powell motion approve the purchase of ammo for the Police Department, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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Engineer’s Report: Scott McEldowney was present from Stiffler McGraw and reported that the township will have the information for bidding the Hyde Building Roof Project by next month.
He also reported that he is working with the township secretary and Roadmaster to apply for the Multimodal Grant from Penndot for the remainder of Turnpike Avenue Project with an estimated cost of 765,000.00.
He also reported that the letters went out from Solicitor Naddeo’s office for the I & I issues with 11 French Drain, 3 sub pump, 19 leaking joints and 13 root violations.
Solicitor’s Report: Mr. Naddeo presented an inner municipal liquor license transfer request from Sheetz on the Clearfield Shawville Hwy and that the request needs to be advertised twice and a hearing date for public comment. The date was set for April 17th, 2018 @ 6:30 P.M.
Mr. Naddeo also requested an Executive Session for personnel issue.
Recreational Park Board: No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer Report: Ms. Finkbeiner presented a request to reschedule a Conditional Use Hearing for Timbering for the Waroquier Property off of Blooming-Glen Richey Hwy. Applicant Rob Holland. Randy Powell motion to set date of April 17th, 2018 @ 6:50 PM, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Code Officer also presented a lot consolidation and land development plan for the VFW Post for a Private Club Lodge: RE Parcel #L07-000-00022, located on Industrial Park Road, Zoned IL-S (Industrial Limited Special). Randy Powell motion to approve with condition of gate being removed, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Code Officer presented information for Phase II-LERTA application submitted by JB Holdings/Red Roof Inn on March 20th, 2018. Permit application was submitted to the township for $130,000.00 for renovations of the kitchen, bar & grill restaurant area. RE Permit #LTB-11-18C and Phase III will be for at a cost of 500,000.00 for all phases.
The Code Officer also reported that she received notice from the solicitor that the letters have been sent out for the proposed zoning map and use changes. Public Hearing is scheduled for April 17th, 2018. Arrangements have been made to post the land within 7 days prior to hearing date.
The Code Officer also reported that residents have received the I & I letters that were sent out in addition there are three sub pump letters to go out, and there has been a lot of opposition from the residents.
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Supervisor Powell explained to residents that if they are getting a plumber or Roto Rotter to come on a dry day they will not get a true report, they must camera the line during a rain event.
Roadmaster’s Report; Roadmaster Woodling reported that there is problems with the Hyde bridge intersection traffic signals and he has been working with Tel-Power to get the issue corrected. They are temporarily using Tel-Powers used parts until they can get the township a quote to replace the items needed. It could possibly be a new brain and batteries.
The Roadmaster presented a quote from Hunter Peterbilt for a Lease option for the new truck but the quote was not complete. Jeremy Ruffner motion to table until the next meeting, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report for the month of February was submitted for the supervisors review.
The Secretary received letters of interest from Timothy Janocko and David Domico asking to be reappointed to the Recreational Park Board. Randy Powell motion to reappoint both to the Recreational Park Board with the term to run until March 18th, 2023, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported that her and Roadmaster Woodling have been working with Scott McEldowney on the application thru Penndot for a grant to complete Turnpike Avenue Project and she thanked Scott for all of his help on the project. The grant required that the township pass a Resolution to apply for the grant and authorize the chairman to sign all documents for the application. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Bids were opened for the 2018 Paving Project:
Glenn O Hawbaker 288,465.70
New Enterprise Stone & Lime 261,302.25
HRI, Inc. 254,604.75
Randy Powell motion to approve HRI, Inc Bid in the amount of 254,604.75, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report:
Jeremy Ruffner reported that he is still working on the new website and deciding on the domain name.
Daniel Mitchell: No Report.
Randy Powell motion to authorize any member of the Planning Commission that would be interested in attending training thru PATH, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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Jeremy Ruffner motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 104,233.58, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Daniel Mitchell motion to adjourn to Executive Session, Randy Powell second.
8:07 PM
Randy Powell motion to return from Executive Session, Daniel Mitchell second.
8:22 PM
Randy Powell motion to approve a Resolution to accept the Police Contract for a .40 cent an hour wage increase each year for three years with the third year the Officers contribute 2% to the Police Pension, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
No other business to come before the board.
Daniel Mitchell motion to adjourn, Jeremy Ruffner second.
Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Code Officer Debra Finkbeiner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Solicitor’s James Naddeo & Linda Lewis, Police Officer Charles Marshall, Kevin Mitchell, Tim Durant, Amanda Thompson, Matthew Kyler, Wendy Brion and Shelley Spanogle.
Respectfully Submitted,
______________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-April 3rd, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
April 3rd, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
45 George Street, Clfd Pa
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: None.
Daniel Mitchell motion to approve the minutes of the April 17th, 2018 meeting as written, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report:Chief Clark presented the Stats for the month of March and reviewed the report with the supervisors.
Chief Clark also reported that the police vehicle that was damaged is at Moyers being repaired and should be done by the end of the week then it will go to Full Throttle for the graphics. He also contacted Tri-Star on the new car and it should be delivered by April 11th, 2018.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
Solicitor’s Report: Solicitor Naddeo reported that the Collective Bargaining for the Police Contract has been approved and signed by the union and is consistent with what was negotiated. He asked the supervisors to approve a Resolution to sign the Police Contract that will be until December 31st, 2020. Randy Powell motion to approve Resolution, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Recreational Park Board: No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer:The Code Officer reported that she has received a lot of calls for the sewer repairs for violation letters that were sent out and a lot of the repairs are getting done.
The Code Officer asked the supervisors to review and look at possible amendments in the future for Day-Care Centers and that they need to be added in Commercial areas in the township.
The Code Officer suggested that the areas that the township is having the I & I issues and property owners with sump pumps are trying to get the water to the ditches and asked that the crews focus on checking the ditches and getting these ditches cleaned out so the water can flow.
Supervisor Powell reported that he talked with the engineers and they were in the area on Tuesday checking sewer lines. He saw a lot of areas where plumbers were out working on the repairs.
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Chief Clark took a few minutes to explain to the public that if they get a phone call from someone saying they are from the Internal Revenue Service and you owe money, this is a scam and do not give them any information. The Internal Revenue Service will contact you by mail if you owe them money. If you get a call you may contact him, and he will investigate what information you are able to give him.
Roadmaster Report:Roadmaster Woodling reported that he meet with Walsh Equipment and the Drag that was ordered should be delivered this week.
The Roadmaster presented a quote from Arbor Pro to daylight a portion of Coal Hill Road starting on the turn near Jade Road at a cost of 2,400.00. Also Daylighting a portion of Mann Road up to Ford Drive @ 6,700.00, with a total for both areas at 9,100.00. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Roadmaster Woodling reported that he met with Rebecca from the Clearfield County Conservation District for a new Dirt & Gravel Road Project and they looked at Evans Road. She felt that would be a project that would be approved and would gather the information needed to complete the application. It will be ready for the next township meeting and the supervisors approval.
Roadmaster Woodling presented the new Lease option to the supervisors for the 2019 Peterbilt 337 Dump Truck. The Roadmaster explained that he has concerns of this truck being bigger then what he wanted to purchase, and it would not be able to get into areas where the operator would be plowing. He wanted a truck that is the size between the F550 and the Peterbilt that the township already has. Supervisor Powell that it is too much money to spend on a truck that might sit at the garage. Randy Powell motion to not move forward with the purchase of this unit, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Roadmaster Woodling reported that the 902 Recycling Grant application for the Leaf Vac has been completed and mailed and the Penndot Multi Modal Grant for Turnpike Avenue Project has been submitted.
The Roadmaster also reported that the roadcrew will start cold patching again when the weather warms up.
The Roadmaster reported that the 2014 Chevrolet Police Vehicle was removed from the Police Department fleet and is ready to be put on Municibid. Daniel Mitchell motion to sell the vehicle on Municibid, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Roadmaster Woodling explained that he spoke with Dave at Tel-Power about the Hyde Bridge Signal and the cost for all the parts needed would be around 6,000.00. Randy Powell motion to approve repairing the signal, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report:The Secretary reported that she received the forms to submit the application for County Aid and the townships allotment is 10,721.13 and asked if they wanted to continue submitting for reimbursement for Winter Road Salt. Randy Powell motion to submit for the County Aid funds in the amount of 10,721.13 for Winter Road Salt, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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The Secretary reported that a term on the Zoning Hearing Board is expiring on April 19th, 2018 and a letter was sent to the present member and was previously advertised but the township has not received any letters of interest. Also there is still a vacancy on the Planning Commission and she asked if they wanted both positions advertised. Randy Powell motion to advertise, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary/Treasurer asked permission to transfer funds from the Reserve Savings Account to the Sanitary Sewer Account to pay payroll and bills in the amount of 2,000.00. Randy Powell motion to approve transfer of funds, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary opened the bids for 1,000 Ton (more or less) 2RC Limestone.
Woodland Equipment & Supply 13.20 Ton
New Enterprise Stone & Lime 15.90 Ton
Glenn O. Hawbaker 18.10 Ton
Randy Powell motion to award bid to Woodland Equipment & Supply @ 13.20 Ton, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented a Resolution for the supervisor’s approval to set the Police Pension contribution at 0% for 2018. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report: Supervisor Ruffner has been working on updating the townships Website and email addresses and has sent a letter to change the domain name for the township and will change email addresses for everyone also. Jeremy Ruffner motion to update emails thru Firehouse Solutions, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve a video storage server for the In-Car Camera system for the Police Department, Curry Technology will provide a quote and the expense will be paid from the departments donation reserve funds, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Daniel Mitchell: No Report.
Supervisor Powell presented a request from Bonnie Gardner at 1170 Park Avenue Ext, asking the township to consider exempting them from the Sewer Tap on fee. Randy Powell motion to deny exemption from paying the fee but will approve reducing the fee from 750.00 to 500.00, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 48,945.75, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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No other business to come before the board.
Daniel Mitchell motion to adjourn, Randy Powell second.
Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Code Officer Debra Finkbiner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor’s James Naddeo & Linda Lewis, Jeff Corcino, Wendy Brion.
Respectfully Submitted,
________________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-April 17th, 2018
Request approval for Minor Subdivision of 2 Lots, property is owned by Donald Bender. Parcel #123-J8-186, currently zoned RS-Residential Suburban. Total tract of land is 3.78 acres, area in this proposal is .443. Planning Committee reviewed, all document complete and recommends approval. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Request approval of Minor Subdivision and consolidation. Property is owned by 1924 Daisy LLC, Parcel # I08-276-000, current zoning is Commercial. Area in this proposal is .54. Consolidation of land to be conveyed to Amos & Katie Fisher, Parcel is # L08-276-0001. Planning Committee reviewed, all documents complete and recommends approval. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Request approval for intermunicipal PLCB Liquor License Transfer for CSP Investments-Sheetz DP212, Parcel # 123-L07-00032, located at 14259 Clearfield Shawville Hwy Clearfield Pa, Zoned CH Commercial Highway. Randy Powell motion to approve Resolution #2018-06 for transfer of Liquor License, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Request approval of Zoning Map Changes and Land Use. Randy Powell motion to table for further review, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Roadmaster’s Report: Roadmaster Woodling asked permission to advertise for Bid for Tar & Chipping Project. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Roadmaster Woodling asked permission to get prices for a new Ford F550 Dump Truck. Since it will take some time to get a truck built he would like to move forward with ordering a truck. Supervisors gave him permission to get prices.
The Roadmaster reported that he is considering purchasing a Rubber Tire Roller and would like to trade the big roller with the difference of around 30,000.00.
The Roadmaster asked the supervisors if they are considering purchasing a new mower for the Rec Park this year and if not, he will get maintenance done on the present mower. The Supervisors instructed him to get the current mower serviced.
Roaadmaster Woodling reported that he received a request from Energy Corp of America that has Bonds for McGeorge Road T-874 and a ROW for State Game Lands and they need new agreements for both roads and get new bonds. The name has changed to Grey Lock Production, LLC.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report for the month of March was submitted for the Supervisors review.
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The Secretary reported that the terms on the Joint Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals expires the end of June and she sent letters to the current board members. She explained that every time a term expired the agreement with Clearfield Borough changes for who is responsible for two or three members on the board. This year Lawrence Township will only be responsible to appoint two board members. The previous term Lawrence Township had three and Clearfield Borough was to have two, but they never did appoint anyone to the board.
Randy Powell motion to advertise, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported that she had two letters of interest for the Zoning Hearing Board. Nancy Yeager asked to be reappointed and William Lawhead also sent a letter of interest to be appointed. The Secretary explained that they also still have the alternate position that has not been filled since 2017. Randy Powell motion to reappoint Nancy Yeager with the term to expired April 19th, 2021 and William Lawhead as the alternate with the term to expire April 19th, 2020, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary/Treasurer asked permission to transfer funds from the Act13 Savings account to the General Fund to reimburse for the 1st Quarter of 2018 Part Time Police Officer wages & FICA in the amount of 26,159.99. (Wages 24,300.96 FICA 1,859.03) Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary/Treasurer asked permission to transfer funds from the Reserve Account to the General Fund for funds received from DCNR in the amount of 14,400.00 towards the Rec Park Grant as a portion of the grant funding. The township received the Playground Equipment with the Invoice amount of 27,338.46 and the 14,400.00 is the amount the township has received so far towards that equipment. Randy Powell motion to approve transfer of funds, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented a request from Clearfield Elks asking for assistance from the townships Fire Police at their High-Country event to be held on July 8th, 2018 at Elliott Park. Randy Powell motion to send a letter to the Fire Police, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also presented a request from Habitat for Humanity for their King of the Mountain Bike Race scheduled for October 7th, 2018 with the route to be the same as in the past. Randy Powell motion to approve event, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented the Dirt & Gravel Road Grant that was prepared to apply for DSA and pipe replacement on Hogback Road and Evans Road in the amount of 90,391.84 with In-Kind of 4,317.90 and grant requested of 86,074.24. Randy Powell motion to approve application, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report:
Jeremy Ruffner reported that the Server and installation from Watch Guard will not be scheduled until the township gets the new Police Vehicle.
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Supervisor Ruffner explained that the supervisors need to move forward with a decision on if the township plans to continue with expenses of the Hyde Building or look at other options to house all the township offices. He asked if anyone in the township that may have a building located in the township to please contact the supervisors.
Supervisor Ruffner motion to have a Drop Box for business for the township, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor Ruffner also reported that he continues to work on the Web Site for the township.
Supervisor Powell asked for an Executive Session for Personal issue.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 141,171.26, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powel motion to adjourn to Executive Session for Personal issue, Jeremy Ruffner second.
7:32 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to return from Executive Session, Jeremy Ruffner second.
8:00 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Jeremy Ruffner second.
Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor’s James Naddeo & Linda Lewis, Mike Davignon-Stiffler McGraw, Amanda Thompson-WOKW, Jeff Corcino-The Progress, Wendy Brion-Gant Daily.
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-May 1st, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
May 1st, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
45 George St, Clfd PA
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience:Randy Lemmo asked the supervisors how the township can afford a new township building when the township expenses exceed the income?
The supervisors explained that they are in the process of looking at what the cost may be for a new building or renovating a building and if they do decide to move forward with that then the Hyde Building would be sold.
Ron Porter requested information pertaining to the Ordinance on open fires. His spouse is on oxygen and a neighbor burns quit often which then requires her to go to the hospital. Supervisor Ruffner asked what the neighbor is burning. Mr. Porter explained that they are clearing vegetation and burning it. Mr. Porter was told if he is burning trash then he needs to contact the Code Enforcement Officer. Code Officer Finkbeiner also let him know that if the fire is a nuisance they will be told to put the fire out. Mr. Porter asked if they would be fined. The Code Officer explained that she can only fine if she sees the issue and not hearsay. No one is allowed to let a fire smelter or unattended.
Glenn Johnston reported that Tractor Trailers continue to make the wrong turn from SR 322 onto Flegal Road and end up using his driveway as a turn around. Can something be done like some type of large sign on SR 322 and Flegal Road? The supervisors discussed the possibility of installing a No Truck sign and will look into what can be done.
Gigi Gearhart asked if the township was ever going to move into the Hyde Building. Supervisor Powell explained that may have been the intention when the building was purchased but previous supervisors made the decision to not make the move. Supervisor Ruffner also explained that the renovation and repairs to that building would be very costly and the township needs to take a look at other options
Gigi Gearhart also asked if the township ever paid extra into the Police Pension Plan to help offset the deficit? Supervisor Powell explained that they made the decision to hold off doing that and asked the Police Officers would contribute to the plan which according to the new contract they will start doing that in the 3rd year, 2020.
Supervisor Powell also explained that the township made the decision to move the Pension Plans from CNB Bank to Wells Fargo and they are in the process of doing that now.
Bob Greenland presented information on spaces at the former Target Square building on the Clearfield Curwensville Hwy that could be renovated that the supervisors may want to consider for space for a new building
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve the minutes of the April 17th, 2018 meeting as written, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Chief Clark was absent and Supervisor Ruffner reviewed and presented that Stats for the Police Department of the month of April.
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Supervisor Ruffner also reported that the Police Department is having camera’s installed in cars and that expense will be paid from the donation funds received.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
Solicitor’s Report: Mr. Naddeo asked for an Executive Session for Personnel issue.
Recreational Park Board: No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer: Debra Finkberiner requested a Conditional Use Hearing on June 5th, 2018 @ 6:50 P.M. for a 10 acre tract of land located at 1780 Lick Run, owned by Larry & Cheryl Collins. Applicant is William Kephart Logging. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried.
The Code Officer asked if the supervisors were prepared to make a decision for the Zoning Changes that was tabled from the previous meeting. Randy Powell motion to approve the Zoning Changes, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Roadmaster Report: Roadmaster Woodling reminded motorist to slow down in work areas.
Roadmaster Woodling presented quotes for a new Ford F550 Dump Truck
Walsh Equipment 2018 Ford F550 @ 79,685.00 is available but need approximately 9 weeks to build the bed.
Murrays Ford 2019 Ford FF550 @ 79,897.60 and would not be available until approximately the end of December 2018.
The Supervisors questioned the size of the Plow and preferred it would be a 10 ft and asked Walsh Equipment how much more that would cost and if they could keep the price under 80,000.00.
Eric from Walsh Equipment said he could give the price for the 10 ft plow to stay under the 80,000.00.
Randy Powell motion to approve purchase of 2108 Ford F550 from Walsh Equipment if the price stays under 80,000.00 with including a 10ft plow in the quote, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Roadmaster also reported that he is still looking for a price on a Rubber Tire Roller.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Secretary reported that Stiffler McGraw is working with Clearfield County Planning on the CDBG Good Street Project and will soon have the project ready to go out for bid and ask for approval for the project to be advertised for bid and once they have all documents completed it can be advertised. Randy Powell motion to approve project be advertised for Bid, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported that the township received a letter of interest from Rebecca Graham asking to be appointed for the vacant position on the Lawrence Township Planning Commission. Randy Powell motion to approve appointment with the term to run until December 31st, 2021, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented the Invoice from Watch Guard for the Police Department in the amount of 13,270.00 and ask for approval to pay. Randy Powell motion to pay Invoice from the Police Department Donation Funds, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report: Jeremy Ruffner motion to enforce a No Burning Ban for Lawrence Township for at least the next two weeks, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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Supervisor Ruffner presented a 4 year Agreement for a new Website for the township with Revize LLC with the first year at a fee of 3,400.00 and 1,500.00 thereafter. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor Ruffner also reported that the township submitted for a .Gov domain name and it has been approved.
Supervisor Ruffner presented concerns pertaining to Daycares not being an option in Commercial areas of the township zoning but are allowed in Commercial Highway. He would like to see that option changed. Jeremy Ruffner motion to authorize the Solicitor to prepare and proceed with making the changes to add Daycares in Commercial Zoning Districts, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to proceed with sending fines for sewer violations, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 27,237.22, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn to Executive Session, Daniel Mitchell second.
7:45 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to return from Executive Session, Jeremy Ruffner second.
7:59 P.M.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to adjourn, Daniel Mitchell second.
Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Code Officer Debra Finkbeiner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Solicitor’s James Naddeo & Linda Lewis, Wendy Brion, Eric Mennor, Gig Gearhart, Randy Lemmo, Ron Porter, Jeff Corcino, Glenn Johnston, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Greenland.
Respectfully Submitted,
____________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-May 15th, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
May 15th, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
45 George Street, Clearfield PA
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience:Gigi Gearhart thanked the Police Chief and the Department for the great work they do. She also commented that since revenues are up and it seems the township is purchasing a lot of items if they would be able to put some funds towards the Police Pension deficit. Chairman Powell explained that a lot of the revenues the Police Department has received is from donations that the Chief worked hard on getting in order to purchase equipment. Chief Clark explained that he is purchasing a lot of equipment, new computers and cameras for cars with the donation funds and Officers didn’t purchase a lot in the past and now they are doing catch up. The department is doing a lot of traffic stops and drug arrest. Ms. Gearhart also asked if the department can use radar. Chief Clark explained that Pennsylvania is the only state out of 50 states that only the State Police are permitted to use radar. Chairman Powell also explained that 4 of 5 cars have computers now and therefore officers can be out on the road more. Ms. Gearhart still would like to see funds go towards the pension deficit. Chairman Powell explained that the board would review it at the end of the year when they make the yearly required payment into the pension plan.
Daniel Mitchell motion to approve the minutes of the May 1st, 2018 meeting as written, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report:Chief Clark reported that the new police vehicle should arrive on Thursday or Friday and Watch Guard will install the camera and also in the SUV.
Chief Clark also reported that the department would be doing training the week to follow.
Chief Clark presented an Invoice from Team Force in the amount of 7,541.69 for the new vehicle.
Randy Powell motion to pay Team Force in the amount of 7,541.69, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Chief Clark asked for an Executive Session for Personnel issue.
Chief Clark would like to look at purchasing a larger shredder for the Police Department and will have prices ready for the next township meeting.
Engineers Report:Dave Stiffler and Scott McEldowney were present from Stiffler McGraw to discuss the DEP Consent Order and how the township plans to move forward with the mandates. Dave Stiffler suggest the 55 homes need certified and the crew go out and pull the observation stacks and if there is flow they get a letter. This needs done on the next rain event and they need enough help in order to check all 55 homes. Mr. Naddeo felt it would be better to camera since the evidence is good if we have to go to court. John Williams from Clearfield Municipal Authority was also present and Solicitor Naddeo asked him where CMA stands with the issue. Mr. Naddeo asked him if CMA wants to take over the system since it is their consent order, but that question was not answered. Chairman Powell asked the Solicitor if the township can go onto a property and dye test a pond to be sure water is not going into the Sanitary Sewer system. Mr. Naddeo did not see why the township would not be allowed to do so.
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It was asked if the township can designate some local plumbers to also do the Sewer Inspections in order to help out Pennsafe Inspection when they are not available. Randy Powell motion to pass a Resolution to authorize sewer inspections by James Hoyt Plumbing, BJOE(Brian Owens), and MacDonald as needed, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Solicitors’ Report: Mr. Naddeo presented the completed Ordinance for the Zoning changes for the supervisor’s approval. Randy Powell motion to approve Ordinance #2018-01, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Solicitor Naddeo asked the supervisors if they wanted to set a date for a Public Meeting to make some changes to the Zoning which would include Daycare Centers. Randy Powell motion to set date of July 3rd, 2018 @ 6:30 P.M. for the Public Meeting, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Recreational Park Board: No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer: Ms. Finkbeiner reported that the Conditional Use Hearing scheduled for June 5th, 2018 has been canceled. She also reminded residents the home owners to follow thru with their violation letters and they can review their videos at the township office.
Roadmasters Report:Roadmaster Woodling presented a Resolution from Penndot as per agreement Penndot will share in the cost to raise the manholes for the Coal Hill Road Bridge Project. Randy Powell motion to approve signing the Resolution, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Roadmaster Woodling also reminded residents that the township crew may not always have work signs up while just installing a road sign etc but please use caution and slow down.
Roadmaster Woodling announced that Richard Turner has submitted his date for retirement of July 6th, 2018. Randy Powell motion to accept letter of retirement from Richard Turner, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report:The Treasurer’s Report for the month of April has been submitted for the supervisors review.
The Secretary reported that the township received a check in the amount of 19,200.00 for Randy & Marie Tuma from their Insurance Co for a Fire Loss at 2319 McGeorge Road. The Code Officer has approved releasing the funds to the property owners. Randy Powell motion to pay the funds in the amount of 19,200.00 from the Reserve Account to the Tuma’s, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary/Treasurer asked permission to transfer funds from the General Fund to the TAN Savings Account in the amount of 200,000.00 to replace funds used earlier in the year until the township received Real Estate Funds from the Tax Collector. Randy Powell motion to approve transfer of funds, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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The Secretary/Treasurer also asked permission to pay the Donations Budgeted for 2018:
Airport 10,000.00
Cast 750.00
Library 2,500.00
SPCA 1,250.00
Total 14,500.00
Randy Powell motion to pay the 2018 Donations, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary/Treasurer asked permission to Pay Invoices from The Reserve Account for the Lowe’s Traffic Light expenses in the amount of 3,660.00. Randy Powell motion to approve payment, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary opened the Tar & Chip Bids:
Jefferson Paving 65,328.26
Midland Asphalt 81,181.98
Suit-Kote 49,872.00
Russell Standard 52,427.94
Randy Powell motion to award bid to Suit-Kote in the amount of 49,872.00, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented the Co-Stars Program for the Electric Service Quote and asked for the supervisor’s approval. Randy Powell motion to accept the quote for the 48 months @ 0.05733 for all electric Invoices for the township, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented the Glen Richey Fire Company request for their 50th Anniversary Celebration on June 22nd, 23rd and 24th and asked for approval. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also presented the Agility Work Plan with Penndot asking the township to pass a Resolution authorizing the chairman to sign the agreement that the township will sweep their parking lot and Penndot will paint lines on Riverview Rd, Coal Hill Rd and Airport Road. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report:
Supervisor Ruffner reported complaints of Dogs at the Rec Park and owners not cleaning up after them and leaving the waste on the fields. There are waste bags available at the park. The township does not want to make it that no pets are allowed. The Secretary asked that the would be respectful to the children. Supervisor Ruffner would like to see about the township have an area in the future for a Dog Park.
Daniel Mitchell: No Report.
Randy Powell: No Report.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 126,799.96, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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Daniel Mitchell motion to adjourn to Executive Session, Randy Powell second.
7:50 P.M.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to return from Executive Session, Randy Powell second.
8:41 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Daniel Mitchell second.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to reconvene meeting, Randy Powell second.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to advertise for a Seasonal employee for the Roadcrew, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Jeremy Ruffner second.
Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Code Officer Debra Finkbeiner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor James Naddeo & Linda Lewis, Engineers Dave Stiffler & Scott McEldowney, Gig Gearhart, Wendy Brion, Jeff Corcino, Bob Greenland.
Respectfully Submitted,
______________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Meeting-June 5th, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
June 5th, 2018
Municipal Building
45 George Street, Clfd Pa
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell Sr., and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: Caroline Johnson explained that she felt the supervisors wronged the community and did not vote in the best interest of the residents of Golden Rod when they made the decision to change the zoning in Golden Rod. She asked them to undo this injustice. She also presented a Petition with over 100 signatures that are against the zoning change.
Dwight Thurston said that he did not know about the zoning change, he was away. He asked for a listing of where the signs were posted and was given that list, but the only sign notice posted in their area was in Rocky Bend and not in Golden Rod. There are 13 lots being changed to RA and he read the permitted uses for Rural Agriculture. Any large building that may be built there would create a lot of traffic going thru Golden Rod and asked if a traffic study was done and if not, it should be. He asked that they consider changing the zoning to something else.
Warren Bartholomew felt the change was not properly posted and the signs that were put up were very poor to read or be seen and were placed in the very back lot and not in the entrance to Golden Rod. He felt it was very underhanded and was hidden.
Kelly Reed also had issues with the signs that were posted, and no one was able to see them. She felt they all have a declaration to live in that neighborhood and a lot of rules to follow. She does not want to look at a pig farm or condo.
Windy Lopez questioned the taxes and the fact that the taxes are higher in that area and asked if that would change their taxes.
Supervisor Powell explained that if everyone that says they are coming into Lawrence Township and are going to build a development we would have 2,000 more homes in Lawrence Township.
Joan Bartholomew felt that if no one is going to come and do that and build then why make the zoning changes.
Arnold Swales asked if this would be another Edgewood Apartment. Supervisor Powell let him know that if the Federal Government comes in and wants to build we would not be able to stop them.
Mary Soult explained that she also did not know anything about the change or saw any signs. She moved there to be out of town and live around friendly people. She does not want this change, these residents care about their properties and take care of them.
Janet Coons felt that there are safety issues because they do not have sidewalks in Goldenrod and this change could cause increased traffic, and this would be a safety issue plus no street lights. The original covenants are very restrictive, and this affects a lot of people.
Caroline Smeal also felt the lighting is bad and everyone walks the roads with no sidewalks. Why was it changed to RA and asked if they did a traffic study.
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Supervisor Powell explained that RA is all the township has to develop in and it is not just based on the Golden Rod area but the entire township.
Patricia Ting asked who owns the property that the zoning changes were made in and can he work with others to get his area developed.
One of the residents asked what changed in the last three years to make this change happen, where is the big growth to determine this change. The supervisors said they were not going to spot zone but now you are. He asked Supervisor Mitchell why they were spot zoning and Supervisor Mitchell responded that they are not spot zoning.
Supervisor Ruffner explained that the supervisors held a Public Meeting that was advertised and made the decision to table the zoning change decision to give the public more of a chance to comment.
Warren Bartholomew felt that it did not say in the minutes of the May 1st, 2018 meeting what zoning changes were made. The Secretary explained that not everything has to be listed in the minutes and
Solicitor Naddeo responded that everything was completed according to the required code.
Pat Pallo explained that he bought the first lot in Rivers Bend and he is concerned with the rezoning and felt it is a compromise to Rivers Bend and the entire Golden Rod area.
Supervisor Powell asked how many would be in favor of Residential Suburban area with single family attached permitted but was interrupted with numerous residents talking and did not get a complete answer.
Mary Soult asked what is going to happen with the property beside her that is in such poor condition. Code Officer Finkbeiner explained that the property was posted but has not gone to foreclosure.
A resident explained that in 1955 plans were done for single family dwellings and asked how a guy has so much control over this change when so many are against the change. He asked them to take a second look.
Supervisor Powell explained that no one individual person came in and requested just their property be changed.
Supervisor Ruffner let the residents know that the supervisors have heard their concerns and will make no decision tonight, but he let them know the dates of future meetings and if they have concerns for the township they should attend township meetings.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve the minutes of the May 15th, 2018 meeting as written, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report:Chief Clark presented the Stats for the month of May and reviewed the report with the supervisors: Criminal Arrest: 144, Traffic Arrest: 310, Drug-18, DUI-22, Warning-140, motor assist-24, Summary Crime-21.
Solicitor’s Report: Mr. Naddeo reported that the transition for the Pension Plans has been completed and requested a Resolution to execute the agreement to authorize CNB as the agent to continue to pay the monthly distributions to the retired Police Officers. Randy Powell motion to approve Resolution, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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Mr. Naddeo reported that the township purchased Abuse/Molestation coverage for the School Resource Officer and the entire Department and are requested to adopt an Abuse Prevention Plan and designate a responsible person as the contact for any complaints. Randy Powell motion to approve the Policy and appoint the Secretary as the contact person, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Mr. Naddeo asked if the supervisors wanted a letter sent to Indeed regarding the Ad that continues to show up on their Website with an Ad that the township is hiring. Jeremy Ruffner motion to direct the Solicitor to send a letter to Indeed that the township must be contacted before any posting of Ads on their Website, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Mr. Naddeo reported that the Tax Appeal for Allied Production Services was resolved by Consent Order.
Mr. Naddeo also reported that the SRO Agreement was sent to the School Districts Solicitor and has not been returned to him. He did speak with one of the School Board members and was told they had signed the agreement.
Recreational Park Board: No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer: Ms. Finkbeiner reminded residents that may be installing a swimming pool that they do need to get a permit.
The Code Officer also asked anyone that plans to put off fireworks that for safety reason to get a permit from the township.
The Code Officer has been looking into Livestock & Chicken Ordinances and would like to put one in place.
The Code Officer also reported that the residents are working hard on the I & I issues but still ask all residents to comply with the corrections. Solicitor Naddeo let the supervisors know that more letters have been mailed out for the I & I issues.
Roadmasters Report: The Roadmaster reported that the Backhoe has been put back together and working. Also the Dodge Truck is at C. Classic for repairs.
Roadmaster Woodling also reported that the Roadcrew did work on Turnpike Avenue and got the pipe installed. They are now working on Weber Road grading and putting down stone. Mowing is being done in the Glen Richey area.
The Roadmaster also reported that they will be closing a portion of Carbon Mine Road the week of June 11th, 2018 for road repairs to install pipe.
The Roadcrew also put in pipe on Mann Road.
The Roadmaster requested an Executive Session for Personnel issue.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Secretary/Treasurer asked permission to pay the donations to the three Fire Companies for 2018 in the amount of 9,000.00 each with a total of 27,000.00. She did receive all of their financial reports and drivers list. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary/Treasurer also asked permission to pay the Amusement Tax share to the Fire Companies. The township has collected to date 5,202.50 with 80% going to the Fire Companies which is 1,387.34 each. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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The Secretary had requested quotes from three businesses to do updates and landscaping on the flower beds at the Recreational Park. She only received one quote and that was from Mayersky Landscaping and Lawn Care in the amount of 1,599.00. Randy Powell motion to approve with requesting that black mulch be used in place of red, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisors’ Report: Supervisor Ruffner reported that the new Website should be launched soon and will be another avenue for documentation.
Supervisor Ruffner also reported that the new email is live and he will be working to get everyone set up.
Supervisor Ruffner received complaints for Stop sign issues in several locations. The first one was at the intersection of Clarendon Avenue & Graham Street and they were requesting that it be made a four way stop because of the traffic that comes down Graham Street at a high rate of speed. The other location is at Center & Maple and Center & Poplar. Supervisor Powell explained that at the intersection of Graham & Clarendon it use to be a four way stop but the stop signs were stolen so new ones just need to be put back up. Jeremy Ruffner motion to request the Roadmaster to take a look at the intersections of Center & Maple and Center & Poplar and add some stop signs and request the Solicitor to prepare an Ordinance to make these intersections four way stops, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor Ruffner inquired about installing a dog park at the township Recreational Park and will contact the Rec Park Board to discuss the plan.
Reminder to residents that the township did life the Burn Ban back in May.
Daniel Mitchell: No Report.
Randy Powell motion to request that members of the Clearfield Municipal Authority Board attend township meetings and report to the supervisors, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to request that a member of the Recreational Park Board attend township meetings and report to the supervisors, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion that Lawrence Township is not taking responsibility for any fines for the Hyde SSO until Clearfield Municipal Authority steps up and gets their lines updated, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisors Powell and Ruffner both explained to the public that the township Hyde SSO has had to be opened approximately 4 times this year but the CSO located behind Bucks Pizza in Clearfield had to be opened 24 times and they are not paying any fines. The size of the line that all of Lawrence Township and Clearfield Borough goes into for CMA’s line is smaller and can not handle all of the flow. CMA needs to update their lines to handle the increased flow with all of the development since the time period of when the lines were originally installed.
Randy Powell motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 72,540.32, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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Randy Powell motion to adjourn to Executive Session for Personnel issue, Jeremy Ruffner second.
8:50 P.M.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to return from Executive Session, Randy Powell second.
9:40 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to promote Debra Finkbeiner to fulltime with working 4 ten (10 ) hours days and beginning August 6th, 2018 she will work 5 eight (8) hours days with a maximum of 40 hours per week, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Daniel Mitchell motion to adjourn, Jeremy Ruffner second. Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Code Officer Debra Finkbeiner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor’s James Naddeo & Linda Lewis, Tom & Joan Bartholomew, Pat Ting, Mary Soult, Kay Lender, Donna & Fred Neiswender, Tim Eisenhauer, Janet Coons, Brian Merrow, Carolyn Smeal, Arnold Swales, Dwight Thurston, Caroline Johnson, Kelly Reed, Erin McGary, Jim Sinclair.
Respectfully Submitted,
____________________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Meeting-June 19th, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
June 19th, 2018
Municipal Building
45 George Street, Clfd PA
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell Sr., and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: Brian Merrow read a letter that Golden Rod resident Warren Bartholomew wrote regarding his opposition towards the zoning changes. Mr. Bartholomew stated that a proper legal notice regarding the zoning changes was not posted. Therefore, he believed that the hearing could not be held and the zoning changes could not be made. Mr. Merrow requested a copy of the public hearing transcripts. Mr. Naddeo said that his office and the Township would have a copy of the transcripts. Mr. Merrows would be able to request a copy under the Right to Know Act. Jolene Hollabaugh, Bartholomew’s daughter, verified that the letter Mr. Merrows read was from her parents. She stated that it would be greatly appreciated if legal documentation of the public meeting would be forwarded to her parents.
Dwight Thurston asked if there was any consideration being given into changing the zoning from agriculture. Mr. Thurston stated that it is wrong to have agriculture in the middle of a housing development. Supervisor Powell explained that there is some consideration into changing it.
Daniel Mitchell made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 5th, 2018 meeting as written, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Chief Clark received some part-time officers applications from the past graduating academy class from IUP in June. He has two interviews scheduled for Thursday, June 21 and will possibly be scheduling interviews for three more applicants.
Chief Clark requested approval to purchase a more efficient paper shredder for the police department from Amazon. Local businesses were contacted; however, they were unable to provide us with an industrial size paper shredder. Randy Powell made a motion to buy the shredder from Amazon for $624.00. Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Solicitor’s Report: Mr. Naddeo reported that the agreement with the school district regarding the school resource officer is still open. School Board President Larry Putt was under the impression that the signed agreement had been sent back to Naddeo’s Office. Mr. Putt will follow up with the school’s solicitor to see where the agreement is at.
Supervisor Ruffner wanted to know if there was any resolution to stop signs. Mr. Naddeo stated that they are still waiting for the descriptions. He has a resolution to adopt the ordinance; however he can’t prepare the ordinance until the survey is done.
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Recreational Park Board: Larry Putt stated that he has requested quotes for security cameras to be placed at the Rec Park. The Rec Park Board will be paying for the security cameras. Jeremy Ruffner suggested that when they are getting quotes on the cameras to make sure that they are an IP based system because they are less likely to be struck by lightning. Mr. Putt stated that he when he received the quotes, he will bring them to the supervisors for them to review. Mr. Ruffner stated that he would also like for the township to eventually be able to review the security footage from the township building.
Mr. Putt also asked if there was anything that the supervisors could do to stop the dog problems at the Rec Park. Mr. Ruffner stated that with security cameras in place that might cut down on the problem. Ruffner also stated that he would like to see a dog park constructed behind the basketball courts. If a dog park was constructed, people would have a special place to go with their dogs, that way the dogs would be in one area. Mr. Putt also reported that the baseball scoreboard, which they purchased with the grant from the tourism authority, is working great.
Kevin Wisor is working on some form of business advertising signs to help create future earnings for the park. They were asking permission from the supervisors to put the signs up on the fence. The signs would be made of poly-carbonate which is less expensive and easier to replace. The price range is $50 – $60 for each sign. Randy Powell made a motion for Mr. Wisor to start working on these signs. Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Code Enforcement Officer Report:
The Code Officer also presented a request for approval Land Development Plan for Dollar General Store; currently under purchase agreement. Property Owner: Reed Ventures LLC, 3936 Shawville Highway Woodland PA 16881 Applicant: Clearfield DDP, LLC 9010 Overlook Boulevard Brentwood, TN 37027
Location : Tract of land 15760 Rockton Mountain Hwy, Re: Parcel K07-000-0131 C-H District. Planning Committee reviewed recommend approval pending all required permit documents are received prior permitting. Representative from Dollar General was present and reviewed the plans with the supervisors. Randy Powell motion to approve the Land Development, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Also a request for approval Subdivision: Same tract of land to be subdivided into two lots. Same tract of Land: Reed Ventures property owned by Cliff Reed. One residual and other conveyed to DGS. Randy Powell motion to approve the subdivision, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Code Officer also presented a Subdivision and Land Development Plan (2) lot Minor Subdivision.
Owner: Hawkins Companies LLC 4700 South McClintock Drive #160 Tempe, Arizona 85252
Parcel #L07-000-00162 C-H District, Non Conforming Lot/obscure Lot. Tract of Land 3.17acre Proposed .56 Wilson Fisher presented the information. Joint parking agreement for land use parking. Requirements for Arby’s and Storage Bldgs to be completed to give adequate parking for all business. All requirements would need to be meet before permitting. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to move forward conditionally once paperwork is signed with permitting, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
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The Code Officer also presented a Subdivision/Lot Consolidation Owner: Rodney H Boalich J07- 000-00026 Existing 12.63 acres + 3.31 Acres (part of Parcel 52 conveyed and consolidated to Parcel 26; For a total consolidated 15.94 acres R-A District; Subdivision/ Lot Owner: Rodney H Boalich J07-000-00052 Existing 6.52 acres; RA District Wilson Fisher presented documents and information to the supervisors. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Code Officer presented a request for a condition use hearing for DayCare Services, located on 991 Village Road and 2124 Legion Road. Time 6:45 July 17th. 2018. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Code Officer presented information from Bob Greenland pertaining to the roadway on Leonard Street. Mr. Greenland explained that the ROW is still on the deed and he plans to subdivide the lots and asked if he does that if the township is willing to take ownership of the ROW. He would like to take the piece off. It is in the back side of the parking lot to the right of Leonard Street. Naddeo felt it was not necessary and that the deed description may have come down before the road was put in. Mr. Greenland just wanted to get it all cleaned up. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Code Officer reported that I2 more I/I violation letters mailed. Reminder residents contact code enforcement to review. Some confusion on the I/I and fines. Insure that the plumbers are following with the townships procedures.
Randy Powel stated that when he made the motion that the township is not paying anymore fines, he wanted it understood that the township is not paying anymore fines to DEP, the property owners still will be fined for not getting their I & I out of the Sewer system.
Roadmasters Report: The Roadmaster reported a notice to motorists that the railroad company will be working on the lights at the railroad tracks on Riverview Road over the next two weeks.
The road crew has started to work at the Rec Park: They are black topping, they still need to build a set of bleachers, and put up a playground set.
The DSA Stone Contract for Pifer Road should be starting towards the end of next week.
The Good Street Project is moving forward, they are just waiting on permits.
The mower has been in the Glen Richey area and will be moving to the Industrial Park area soon. The road crew replaced the bad section of cross drain on Carbon Mine Road.
There are still some holes that they need to take care of.
There will be a road bond on Flegal and Pifer Roads to be re-opened as soon as he gets the paperwork done. He did notify the St. Marys Lumber Company that the third part of Pifer will be a new road after it is laid down over the next two weeks. The macadam part of Pifer will be tarred and chipped. Ron will notify the company the day that it is tarred and chipped that way they won’t haul on it for two to three days after it is done. The company is opening this bond up, knowing that there will be a new road that they are hauling on halfway through his bond.
Supervisor Randy Powell stated that someone needs to be designated to the dump on Thursdays. He stated that he is happy that residents are using the compost site, but it fills up fast. Ron will make sure that someone is at the compost site on Thursdays.
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Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: McDonald’s will have a Community Appreciation Event at their 1007 S Second Street Location from 11 – 2 pm on June 30, 2018. Prizes such as gift cards and amusement park tickets will be handed out to their customers. A tent permit is in place with Code Enforcement.
Letters have been prepared for your approval pertaining to recycling and illegal dumping. Clearfield County has recommended that the township submit letters to the State Senator and House of Representatives asking for action to ensure that every resident in Pa has access to convenient and affordable waste disposal and recycling. This will hopefully assist in stopping the illegal dumping that is happening in the township. Randy Powell motion to approve, Dan Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The terms on the Clearfield Borough/Lawrence Township Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals expire the end of June and the township received two letters of interest. Don Shaw asking to be reappointed and Ronald Porter asking to be appointed. Randy Powell made the motion to approve reappointing Don Shaw and appointing Ron Porter with the terms to run until June 30th, 2021, Dan Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Tar and chipping bids was received by Jefferson Paving and Russell Standard Corp. Suit Cote declined to bid. The bids were as follows:
Jefferson Paving $70,248.38, Unit Price $2.57
Russell Standard Corp $76,070.52, Unit Price $2.783
Randy made the motion that he bid be awarded to Jefferson Paving in the amount of $70,248.38. Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed
Supervisors’ Report: Supervisor Ruffner encouraged everyone to attend the Fire Co. 50th Anniversary Celebration at Glen Richey over the weekend.
Daniel Mitchell: Supervisor Mitchell reported that (8) applications had been received for the seasonal road crew positions. Daniel Mitchell made the motion to hire Daniel Smeal, Ryan Blake and Randy Walker as long as their clearances are legit, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Member of the audience, Arnold Swales, asked if the two seasonal workers that we have now would be bumped to full-time. Supervisor Powell stated that they couldn’t make any decisions until Rick Turner’s retirement is official
Randy Powell: Supervisor Powell asked Mr. Swales what area smoke testing will be done next. Mr. Swales stated that they will be in Kerr Addition. Mr. Swales would like a member from the township to assist with this smoke testing.
Randy Powell motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of $120,499.01, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Golden Rod resident Dwight Thurston asked when a decision will be made on the zoning. Supervisor Powell stated that they would probably have a decision by the next meeting. Mr. Merrow asked if the prior discussion at the beginning of the meeting was all that the supervisors was going to have on the zoning changes. Supervisor Powell stated that the supervisors and code enforcement will go over the zoning changes again. They won’t make the zoning change, they will just come back to the next meeting with their suggestions.
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Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Daniel Mitchell second. Meeting adjourned.
Present: Heather Olson, Code Officer Debra Finkbeiner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor James Naddeo, Brian Merrow, Wayne Smith, Larry Putt, Ray and Alton Lender, Jolene Hollabaugh, Kevin Wisor, Jen Sinclair, Kim Martin, Bob Gage, Bob Greenland, Carolyn Smeal, Dwight Thurston, Arnold Swales, Caroline Johnson, Jeff Corcino, Rebekah Graham, Shelley Spanogle, Andrew and Lauren Vezza, Jeff Spernagle, Ron Porter, Mary and Gerald Miller, Mary Soult, Janet Coons, and Wilson Fisher
Respectfully Submitted,
____________________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Meeting - July 3rd, 2018
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience:Ron Porter commended Secretary Barbara Shaffner and Code Officer Debra Finkbeiner for the great job they both in their positions and working with the public.
William Bartholomew asked if there have been any permits issued in the area where the zoning changes took place in the Golden Rod & Rocky Bend area of the township. Supervisor Powell let him know that there has not been any issued to date.
Caroline Johnson presented a letter to the supervisors and read it. “ Rezoning regulation that diminishes value requires compensation for loss of property value. Conflict of interest-According to the restatement of Law Governing Lawyers, a conflict of interest exist “if there is substantial risk that the lawyers representation of the client would be materially and adversely affected by the lawyers own interest or by the lawyers duties to another client (current of a former client or a third person). The rezoning regulation should be null and void because our solicitor did not excuse himself from proceedings and his client is the beneficiary of the rezoning.”
Supervisor Powell explained that Mr. Billotte has never contacted him about this issue for the rezoning. He had two contractors that have contacted him in regard to the rezoning. What is between Mr. Naddeo and Mr. Billotte is not the township business.
Supervisor Ruffner let the resident know that they will discuss any other questions regarding to the rezoning at the workshop on July 10th, 2018.
James Hardy from Mill Road Fire Company presented a request to the supervisors regarding possibly refurbishing the 2004 Rescue. They are to take the Rescue to 4 Guys to have them look it over and make a list of items that need done and bring it back to the supervisors.
Daniel Mitchell motion to approve the minutes of the June 19th, 2018 meeting as written, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report:Chief Clark reported that the School Resource Officer Program is working well. Officer Marshall attended the Alison Structure training and is a certified trainer and can train the teachers, etc.
Chief Clark explained to the public that if they receive a phone call from someone saying they are from the IRS those calls are not true. Also calls saying they are the Publishers Clearing House asking for money do not respond to those calls.
Chief Clark presented the Stats for the month and June and reviewed them with the supervisors.
Chief Clark asked for an Executive Session.
Chief Clark also reported that Police Officer Elliott Neeper is Officer of the month of June.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
Solicitor’s Report:Mr. Naddeo presented the School Resource Agreement that was signed by the Clearfield School District and ready for approval and signatures of the supervisors. Randy Powell motion to approve signing the SRO Agreement, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Solicitor Naddeo had questions on amending the Ordinance # 2014-05 in regard to Definition of Real property and will review it with the Code Officer.
Mr. Naddeo let the public know that with the change to Ordinance #2014-05 it will be the Home Owners responsibility to have their sewer inspections done.
Recreational Park Board: The Secretary reported that the flower beds at the Rec Park have been completed by Mayersky Landscaping and he did suggest that the township also paint the timbers around the flower beds. The Secretary contacted the Rec Board President to see if he could get volunteers.
Code Enforcement Officer:The Code Officer explained that there are three car washes in the township owned by Collins Rainbow Car Wash and they are asking permission to install meters on their lines to offset the Sanitary Sewer Surcharge. Randy Powell motion to approve Rainbow Car Wash to purchase their own meters and install and a letter sent to Clearfield Municipal Authority for approval, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Code Officer asked for approval to proceed with fines on blight properties that are not responding with correction action plans. Randy Powell motion to go back and fine those that don’t comply, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Code Officer reminded property owners with the I & I of the deadlines and ask that they respond to the letters that have been sent out.
The Code Officer also explained that with the change in the Fireworks Law residents do not need a permit, but they need to understand that it is still their responsibility if there is a fall out and the liability would come back to them.
Randy Powell motion to change the sign ordinance that if anyone post a sign, like a yard sale sign, etc it must be remove after 72 hours, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Roadmaster’s Report: No Report.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report:
The Secretary/Treasurer reported that the township received the 2018 Act 13 Funds in the amount of 366,921.74 which is 66,921.74 more than budgeted.
The Secretary/Treasurer also reported that the township also received the 2018 County Aid in the amount of 10,721.13.
The Secretary reported that the Contractor that is doing the DSA project on Pifer Road is scheduled for July 6th, 2018, which is Friday, and they will have the road closed temporarily during the project.
The Secretary was contacted by Tel-Power regarding the Battery Backup for two traffic signals and the cost to refurbish the current ones would be 1,400.00 each with only a 90-day warranty. New ones would be a little under 1,900.00 each and would have a 1-year warranty. Randy Powell motion to table to next township meeting, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary asked permission to pay Richard Turner his Pension Funds once the total has been calculated. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary/Treasurer also submitted Budget statements for the first six months of 2018 for the supervisor’s review.
The Secretary received a request for the Tour de Susquehanna bicycle race that will be held on Sunday, September 2nd, 2018. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Representatives from Pennmark presented information to the supervisors pertaining to their agreement of sale for the Clearfield Mall that they are purchasing. They intend on doing general cleaning of the property with the project being approximately ½ million
Supervisor’s Report:Jeremy Ruffner reported that the new email is now active and the current emails will also stay active to give everyone a chance to get information switched.
Daniel Mitchell: No Report.
Randy Powell: Supervisor Powell received a letter from Penndot in regard to the cost sharing of cost for any changes needed to the township sanitary sewer line located near the Coal Hill Road Bridge when they do the bridge replacement project. Penndot is willing to do a 25% cost to township and 75% cost to Penndot. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to set benefits for Code Enforcement Officer, Debra Finkbeiner, with 20 hours vacation and 7 sick days for 2018, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to set wages for the two seasonal employees that were hired on June 19th, 2018, Ryan Blake and Randell Walker at 13.73 hrs, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 43,105.11, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn to Executive Session for personnel issue, Jeremy Ruffner second.7:40 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to return from Executive Session, Jeremy Ruffner second.
8:20 P.M.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to adjourn, Daniel Mitchell second.
Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Code Officer Debra Finkbeiner, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor James Naddeo & Linda Lewis, Donald Read, Kay Lender, Alton Lender, Mary Jo Turner, Jim Collins, Shari Collins, Ron Porter, Keith Billotte, Pat Ting, Arnold Swales, Brian Merrow, Dwight Thurston, Caroline Johnson, Warren & Joan Bartholomew, Justin Bartholomew, Robert Sichelshel, Stacy Merrow.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Meeting - July 17th, 2018
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience:Warren Bartholomew asked the supervisors for answers to the questions that the Golden Rod residents had presented at the discussion they had with the supervisors the previous week pertaining to the zoning changes in the Rocky Bend area. It was the groups position that only those lots within that area was changed. Supervisor Ruffner had read the advertisement and explained to the group that it is those lots in phase 2 and all of phase 3 and 4.
The group thought the township should have advertised it differently, and included the words phase 3 and phase 4.
It was explained to the group that phase 3 and 4 are conceptual and really only exist on paper plans. Only the areas of Phase 1 and 2 are true recorded property descriptions.
It was then questioned if it was advertised correctly and the supervisors let them know they would get an second opinion from another solicitor. The supervisor meet with another attorney the following day so that he could read the description and ensure the township had advertised this correctly. He agreed that it was done correctly.
Bill Ogden thanked the Roadmaster and the Roadcrew for an excellent job for the mowing that was done in his area.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve the minutes of the July 3rd, 2018 meeting as written, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: No Report.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
Clearfield Municipal Authority Report:Chairman Powell asked Wayne Smith, Clearfield Municipal Authority Board Member if he had a report. Mr. Smith responded that they did not have a quorum for their meeting that day.
Solicitor’s Report: No Report.
Recreational Park Board: No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer Report: Debra Finkbeiner reminded citizens there are areas of the township where it is not permitted to set off fireworks.
She also asked residents that have received the I & I letters to respond to those letters and get their corrections completed.
The Code Officer also reminded residents that there are restrictions to burning.
Roadmasters Report:Roadmaster Woodling reported that the Dirt & Gravel Road Project Grant that was submitted to the Clearfield Conservation District was approved for Hogback Road and Evans Road. He asked for approval for the DSA part of the grant to be advertised for bid. Randy Powell motion to approve advertising the DSA Project, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Roadmaster also explained the item that was tabled from the previous meeting pertaining to the Battery Back-up for the Traffic lights at both ends of Industrial Park Road. This is a back up system for the batteries and requested that they approve the purchase of the new ones with a 1-year warranty at 1,900.00. Randy Powell motion to approve purchase, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Roadmaster reported that the Tar & Chip project is scheduled for August 13th, 2018.
Chairman Powell asked the Roadmaster where the seals are for the Sanitary Sewer manholes that need replaced. The roadmaster explained that he has ordered them but has not received them. He is to make a call and check on the status of the order.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report for the month of June was submitted for the supervisor’s review.
The Secretary/Treasurer asked permission to transfer funds in the amount of 18,885.50 from the Reserve Savings Account to the General Fund for the DSA Project on Pifer Road. Randy Powell motion to approve the transfer of funds, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary/Treasurer also asked permission to pay the Invoice to Glenn O. Hawbaker for the DSA Project on Pifer Road in the amount of 32,795.50. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented the Grant Agreement from the Conservation District for Hogback and Evans Road that requires the Chairman’s signature. Daniel Mitchell motion to approve chairman signing in agreement, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report:
Daniel Mitchell: No Report.
Jeremy Ruffner: No Report
Randy Powell motion to send letters out to two of the representatives from the Clearfield Municipal Authority Board that have not attended township meetings to give a report asking for their resignation, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 82,338.45, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
No other business to come before the board.
Daniel Mitchell motion to adjourn, Jeremy Ruffner second.
Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Code Officer Debra Finkbeiner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor Linda Lewis, Jeff Corcino, Warren Bartholomew, Wayne Smith, Rebekah Graham, Troy Graham, Arnold Swales, Brian Merrow, Dwight Thurston.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-August 7th, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
August 7, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
45 George Street, Clfd Pa
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: none
Dan Mitchell motion to approve the minutes of the July 17th, 2018 meeting as written, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Stats. Officers doing a good job. 80 criminal arrests; 207 traffic arrests; 9 DUI; 13 drug arrests; 128 reporting; 229 traffic stops; 1,141 incidents responded to. Officer Neeper has been named as the Officer of the month for July. Warned citizens again about fraudulent phone calls. If you have any questions or doubts to call the office. People are forgetting to renew their registrations. PennDot does not issue stickers any longer for license plates. Reminder to check your renewals.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
Clearfield Municipal Authority Report: No one present.
Solicitor’s Report: Two matters for threatened litigation. Requested executive session.
Recreational Park Board: No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer Report: Request for conditional use – Day Care along 991 Village Road and 124 Legion Road. Set hearing for September 4th at 6:40 p.m. Motion to set hearing made by Randy Powell and seconded by Daniel Mitchell. Motion carried with none opposed.
Request for conditional use – Church on Mill Road. Set hearing for September 4th at 6:50 p.m. Motion to set hearing made by Daniel Mitchell and seconded by Jeremy Ruffner. Motion carried with none opposed.
Deb reported that they are making progress on the sewer repairs. She would like to thank the citizens for their cooperation. Clarification that September 1 is the date set by DEP. I&I inspections are ongoing even if the Hyde inceptor is closed. If you receive a letter for I&I in your sewer lines, the deadline for repairs is 60 days from the date that you receive the certified notice. Fines are issued if no corrective action is taken. Also important to note that repairs that
are made must be inspected by the third party inspector. If the Township does not receive that they don’t know that the repairs were made. Some individuals were receiving fines and were concerned because repairs had been made. That is the reason because did not receive notice.
Do not tamper with manholes. Only authorized personnel are permitted to remove manhole covers.
Roadmasters Report: Roadmaster Woodling reported that water seals for the manholes are in except for one. Started replacing pipes in the Hogback area. Hoping to get the DSA stone put in place this fall before winter.
Placed EPD 30 oil on Williams Road; 3 places on Scribbers. Still in line for the 13th to go over roads for chip and seal which will be Lytle Road, Glen Richey, macadam part of 18 Hollow and Pifer Road.
Questioned if the Supervisors had made a decision on the roof in Hyde Building and the heating at the office. Roof in Hyde still on hold. Received engineer’s report on heating. Ron to contact engineer’s for bid on heating. Randy Powell made motion and seconded by Daniel Mitchell. Motion carried with none opposed.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: Barbara Shaffner absent. Linda C. Lewis covering.
Road Salt – Pricing for 2018-19 road salt contact and the rate will be the same as last year at 70.86 per ton.
Open bids for DSA project – Evans Rd. and Hogback Road. Glenn O. Hawbaker – $103,960.00;
New Enterprise – $78,817.50; Russell Standard – $134,752.50. Motion was made by Jeremy Ruffner to accept the bid for New Enterprise if the specs are OK. Seconded by Randy Powell. Motion carried with none opposed
Supervisor’s Report:
Daniel Mitchell: No Report.
Jeremy Ruffner: Requested by the Secretary to remind everyone of the Family Fun Day scheduled at the Rec Park on August 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Training scheduled tomorrow morning with the Web provider. Jeremy Ruffner questioned as to whether there was any time limit on how far back we have to archive minutes on the Website. The Solicitor indicated that he did not know. Regular minutes are kept “more or less” forever.
Jeremy Ruffner requested a time to take updated photos for the Website.
Jeremy Ruffner would like to add a dog park at the Rec Park. When the water line expansion begins they could dump some of the soil to build up the park. Would like to start a committee to work on this. If anyone in the community is interested in serving contact the Township. Would also like to get some donations.
Randy Powell – Resolution was made to authorize naming Randy Powell and Barbara Shaffner as two individuals who have the proper authority to validate vendor information for the PA Office of the Budget. Motion made by Randy Powell and seconded by Daniel Mitchell. Motion was carried with none opposed.
Request was made for a school bus stop sign on Route 153 Krebs Highway. Advised that the request must go to Penn Dot. Township will obtain the sign if approved.
Authorized Solicitor to do what is necessary to put the triangle piece of property adjacent to Township building for sale. Randy Powell made the motion and seconded by Daniel Mitchell. Motion carried with none opposed.
Set August 14, 20108 at close of business for resumes to be supplied for the road crew position. Supervisors will then set up interviews.
Requested Solicitor to send a letter to Clearfield Municipal Authority advising that the Township is ready to turn over all sewer lines to them. Randy Powell made the motion and seconded by Daniel Mitchell. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner made motion to pay the bills in the amount of $69,412.12. Randy Powell seconded. Motion was carried with none opposed.
No other business came before the Board.
Motion was made by Randy Powell to go to executive session and seconded by Daniel Mitchell. No decisions to be made following the session.
Motion to return from executive session made by Randy Powell and seconded by Jeremy Ruffner. Motion was carried with none opposed.
Motion to adjourn made by Randy Powell and seconded by Jeremy Ruffner. Motion was carried with none opposed. Meeting adjourned
Present: Code Officer Debra Finkbeiner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor James A. Naddeo and Linda Lewis, Jeff Corcino, Wendy Brion, Dwight Thurston, Caroline Johnson, Arnold Swales, Shane Nevling, Warren Bartholomew and Joan Bartholomew.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Linda C. Lewis, Acting Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-August 21st, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
August 21st, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
45 George St, Clfd PA
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed, Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: None.
Randy Powell motion to approve the minutes of the July 7th, 2018 meeting as written, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report:Chief Clark reported that the department continues to get complaints from citizens pertaining to fraudulent phone calls. He reminder residents, especially the elderly to be cautious.
Clearfield Municipal Authority Board: Wayne Smith reported that the Clearfield Municipal Authority Board is looking into the finances in order for them to take over the township’s sanitary sewer system and will consider the possibility.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
Solicitor’s Report:Mr. Naddeo reported that pertaining to the Web Site Indeed, he has written to them pertaining to the Ads placed on their website indicating that the township was hiring office staff. He received a letter from their legal team and someone has been accessing their website and he was told they have frozen any account that pertained or was set up in the townships name.
Mr. Naddeo also reported that he did receive some feedback pertaining to the letter that was sent from his office to the Clearfield Municipal Authority Board asking them to take over the townships Sanitary Sewer System and they are trying to negotiate with DEP.
Mr. Naddeo recommended that the supervisors send letters of concern to the State Representatives pertaining to the Wireless Facility Act. He feels the township should have control over what is allowed in the township right of way and if the township wants to charge a fee. Randy Powell motion to approve the Solicitor to send letters to the State Representatives, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Mr. Naddeo also asked for an Executive Session for Personnel issue.
At the previous township meeting Mr. Naddeo was instructed to move forward with advertising for bid a piece of property the township owns. They reviewed the map and description to be sure it was correct.
Recreational Park Board: Larry Putt asked the supervisors what area of the Recreational Park they are looking at to possibly install a fenced in area for a Dog Park. Supervisor Ruffner explained that they are looking at the area that is near the large pavilion and the Basketball Court. Mr. Putt also asked if the Rec Board could put up signs at the park for No Pets Allowed on Fields. The supervisors did not feel that was necessary or would stop owners, most people do clean up after their pets but there are a few that do not.
Sid Lansberry asked about what is happening with the Hyde building and what the future plans are for the building. He had heard that the township plans to sell it or take the building down and that would leave them with no place for the winter baseball practice or for Soccer. They have used the township building for 10 years now and it is a great program for the children. Supervisor Powell explained that if the building would be sold in the future they would like to make it part of the agreement that Baseball and Soccer remain.
Code Enforcement Officer: In the Code Officers absence the Secretary presented the report.
The Sewer repairs continue to be ongoing.
The township is working with Clearfield Municipal Authority to smoke test Mobile Home Parks.
Also abandoned homes and blighted homes need to have their sewer capped at the observation Port.
Roadmaster’s Report: Roadmaster Woodling reported that the township received the new 2018 Ford F550.
He also requested to put LT11 on Municibid.
The roadcrew continues to work on dirt roads.
The new bleachers at the Recreational Park are now put together and in place. He plans to start the week of August 27th, 2018 on installing the new playground equipment that was purchased thru the DCNR Grant.
The Roadmaster asked for an Executive Session for Personnel issue.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report for the month of July was submitted for the supervisor’s review.
The Secretary presented the 2017 CDBG Sub-recipient Agreement between Lawrence Township and Clearfield County that required the chairman’s signature. Randy Powell motion to approve agreement and authorize the chairman to sign, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary opened the bids for the Good Street Project:
DJ Wisor & Sons 168,830.00
Greenland Construction 214,174.00
Glenn Johnston 275,572.00
Terra Works 284,040.00
S & S Excavating & Construction 192,300.00
Randy Powell motion to award bid to DJ Wisor & Sons pending review by Engineers, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report: Supervisor Ruffner received complaints about residents mowing grass onto the roadway. He reminder residents and asked them to not mow onto roadways and this could be a fine.
Supervisor Ruffner received a quote from Actions Graphics to make business cards for the Police Officers. Double sided 250 x 14 sets at 21.62 per set. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve purchase, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor Ruffner participated in an online training for the new Web Site and he is working on collecting pictures and information to get the site started.
Daniel Mitchell: No Report.
Randy Powell: No Report.
Randy Powell motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 104,487.43, Jeremy Ruffner second Motion carried with none opposed.
Michael Stein, a resident from 1114 Park Avenue, presented a complaint pertaining to a neighbor that installed a septic illegally. He has spoke with the Code Officer several times and was sent to Hess & Fisher. He was told that the resident that installed the septic system was ordered to connect to the township sanitary sewer system, but this issue continues to be ongoing and nothing is being done. Supervisor Powell let him know that he would speak with the Code Officer in the morning and look into the issue.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to adjourn to Executive Session, Randy Powell second.
7:45 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to return from Executive Session, Jeremy Ruffner second.
9:10 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to promote Gary Straw to fulltime on the Roadcrew with starting wage at 15.36 hr five (5) hours vacation, one (1) Personal Day, fourty (40 ) hours sick time starting September 3rd, 2018, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to promote Craig Kanour to Fulltime for the Police Department starting August 26th, 2018, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to adjourn, Randy Powell second.
Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor’s James Naddeo & Linda Lewis, Engineer Scott McEldowney, Rob Thomas-Clfd County, Wayne Smith-CMA, Larry Putt & Sid Lansberry-Rec Park Board, Jeff Corcino, Ken Duckett, Dwight Thurston.
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-Sept 4th, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
September 4th, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
45 George Street, Clfd Pa
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisor showed, Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: None.
Daniel Mitchell motion to approve the minutes of the August 21st, 2018 meeting as written, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Chief Clark presented the Stats for the month of August and reviewed them with the supervisors.
Chief Clark recognized Officer Zachary Cowan as Officer of the month.
Clearfield Municipal Authority Report: No Report.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
Solicitor’s Report:The township is considering selling the piece of property behind TD Fabricating that the township took over by Declaration of Taking on June 2nd, 1998 and Mr. Naddeo prepared a Resolution with the description of the property and for the township to accept bids to sell the piece of property. Randy Powell motion to approve Resolution #2018-09, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Mr. Naddeo prepared Ordinance #2018-02, which is an amendment to Ordinance #2014-05 establishing rules and regulations for the inspection and certification of Sanitary Sewer Systems on all properties connected to the public wastewater treatment system in the township at the time of sale or transfer of any such properties. Randy Powell motion to approve Ordinance #2018-02, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Mr. Naddeo has also been working on an Ordinance for keeping of livestock and would like input from the Code Enforcement Officer before finalizing it.
Recreational Park Board: No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer Report:The Code Officer presented a request for Conditional Use Hearing for the proposed land use for a Church located at 321 Mill Road, Parcel #K07-250-00007. Zoning District is Residential Urban. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Code Officer also requested approval for a lot consolidation for parcel 991 Village Road and 2124 Legion Road. Proposed land use is for a Day Care for Dawn Tobias. Parcel # J09-270-00059 and J09-270-00049, parcels are located on the corner of Village Road and Legion Road with the street addresses of 991 Village Road and 2124 Legion Road. Zoning District is Residential Suburban. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner Second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Code Officer also presented a request for approval of a Conditional Use for a Day Care Service for Dawn Tobias, Parcel #J09-270-00059 and J09-270-00049 parcels are located on the corner of Village Road and Legion Road, street addresses of 991 Village Road and 2124 Legion Road. Ms. Tobias reviewed her maps with the supervisors to show where the parking area would be, and the play area for the children. Randy Powell motion to approve pending Penndot approval of driveway, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Ms. Tobias also submitted a letter to the supervisors asking for a School Bus Stop Ahead sign at her location on Village Road for the bus that stops there and it is a blind spot in front of her home.
The Code Officer also reported that the issue that was brought up at the previous meeting regarding a failed On-Lot System for a resident on Park Avenue that was required to connect to the township sanitary sewer system has been completed.
Roadmasters Report:Roadmaster Woodling reported that the DSA Project on Hogback Road and Evans Road has been completed.
The Roadmaster also reported that the 2018 Paving is to start the next day.
The Roadmaster also reported that the Roadcrew is working on installing the playground equipment at the Recreational Park.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Secretary/Treasurer asked permission to transfer funds from the Act 13 account to the General Fund in the amount of 37,127.92 for the second quarter Part Time Officers wages and FICA. Randy Powell motion to approve transfer of funds, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported that the township did receive the remaining funds from the Conservation District for the 2017 Dirt & Gravel Road Project for Pifer Road in the amount of 13,910.00.
The Secretary also reported that she received the information for the 2019 MMO to be budgeted. The General Employees Pension Plan is 31,114.00 (an increase of 1,519.00) and the 2019 MMO for the Police Pension Plan is 228,701.00. (An increase of 6,521.00)
The Secretary presented a request from the Roadcrew asking the supervisors to extend the (4) 10 hour work days until the end of October and to stay at the same start time of 5:30 AM-3:30 PM to be the same as previous years, Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report:
Supervisor Ruffner asked Chief Clark if the township put up “Your Speed Is” Signs if it would help slow drivers down. Chief Clark felt it does not help.
Supervisor Ruffner was given a check from Sandy Township in the amount of 2,700.00 that is a portion of contribution back for the Visual Alert System and made a motion to put the funds in the Police Donation Funds, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor Ruffner also reported that he has been working on the new township website and it is taking shape.
Daniel Mitchell: No Report.
Randy Powell: No Report.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 126,214.52, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
No other business to come before the Board.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Daniel Mitchell second.
Meeting adjourned.
7:35 P.M.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Code Officer Debra Finkbeiner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor’s James Naddeo & Linda Lewis, Troy Graham, Rebekah Graham, Larry Welker, Kent Tobias, Dawn Tobias, Anthony Caiola, Dan Smith, Eric Cummings, Warren Bartholomew and Joan Bartholomew.
Respectfully Submitted,
____________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-Sept. 18th, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
September 18th, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
45 George Street, Clfd Pa.
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of Supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: Terry Struble-Clearfield Area School Superintendent, was present to express his concerns and opposition of the Health Clinic for Suboxone Practice that is looking at putting in the clinic going into Hyde City at the Glenn Wise property near the railroad tracks. Mr. Struble explained that all of the school buses from the High School are required to stop at the railroad tracks crossing and open their door to verify both directions. This is moving approximately 1,100 students, twice a day, and also the vehicle traffic with the students that drive. These buses stop 350 feet from the location of the Suboxone Clinic. Mr. Struble did not feel this is safe for the students. He looked at alternate routes for the school buses and for them to reroute up Washington Avenue to the railroad track underpass they are not permitted to make left turns but also the buses would not be able to make the turn. If they reroute via Coal Hill Road all the busses would enter Clearfield Borough and this would cause extended bus runs for almost all students with run times at a dramatic increase. Mr. Struble asked the Supervisors to look at what could be done to stop this clinic from being at this location in the township.
Rick Swatsworth asked what the nature of this business is and has the township issued a building permit. He also opposes this business from coming in. It was explained to Mr. Swatsworth that the Code Officer has prepared the permit for the upgrades to the building, but it has not been paid for at this time. They also have to get the HOP, Highway Occupancy Permit, from Penndot. Mr. Swatsworth also asked not to forget the Grandmother and three-year-old child that were hit and killed in Mahaffey from a methadone intoxed driver.
Chairman Powell let the public know that the CEO from ARS was present to answer questions.
Brett McGennis explained that this is not a Meth Clinic but a Suboxone Clinic where they are given prescriptions to get the medication from a Pharmacy and not on location. This is also an Insurance based practice. All Doctors are licensed and held to strict limits.
Shannon Hull felt this is going to cause accidents and that is the last thing that is needed. This is bringing more people in that will go to local pharmacy’s and driving and trying to sell the medication or trying to sell to our children. This is not needed in our town. It is already unsafe for our children to be downtown among the drugs that people are trying to sell.
It was also explained that there is a medication that may be dispensed at the clinic that is called Vivitrol.
Lisa Fletcher asked what form of medication and Mr. McGennis explained it is a liquid form.
Mike Boal asked if this is a profit for the business. Mr. McGennis responded that every business looks for a profit but also their business belief system and goal is to give life back to these patients. Mr. Boal also asked how many miles they are looking to pull people from. They are located in, Clarion, Meadville, Johnstown, Indiana, and looking at putting one in State College. Mr. Boal asked how far away patients are going to come and this will bring more people on drugs to our area.
Police Chief Douglas Clark asked the hours they are open. Mr. McGennis responded that when they start a clinic, they are typically open about 4 hours per week and at prescheduled appointments. Chief Clark also asked of the 34 clinics that they already have in place do any of them dispense medication and Mr. McGennis responded that they do not. Chief Clark asked what the average amount of patients they see on a weekly basis. Mr. McGennis responded that some clinics see 10 people per week in maybe a rural area, but in a city area may see more. In the Clarion area they see about 40 a week and are open one day a week, and only expand hours if needed. In Cranberry they have been open about 6 years. Chief Clark asked how many patients get prescriptions in Cranberry and he responded that about 200 per week and has built up over time. Chief Clark asked over all the patients that have gone there over the 6 years how many no longer need the medication. Mr. McGennis responded that most of the patients stay on the medication.
Chief Clark asked if there is a system in place to cure these patients and Mr. McGennis response was that medically they will always be in the medication. You say you do not dispense medication but what type of policy do you have in place if your clinic is notified that an individual has been arrested for DUI. Mr. McGennis responded If they are only on suboxone medically suboxone you cannot get high, it has a peak effect. These are board certified physicians that work with the patients.
Chief Clark explained that the number of DUI’s the department has that 90% are drug related. Chief Clark also asked what type of policy they have in place that if a patient is in an accident after taking the drug and driving do they stop giving them medication.
When looking at Meth Clinics it is different than Suboxone and it is different with the effect of the meds.
Mike Boal asked the supervisors to put conditions on the Building Permit for operation of hours and what can be dispensed.
Mr. McGennis explained that they would have no problem with required hours of operation or what medications are allowed to be dispensed at this location.
Rhonda Martell has seen the out come of the Meth clinic with a mother of two small children crying because the mother was passed out in the parking lot of their business. Will these people that come to the Meth Clinic also come to your clinic. Mr. McGennis responded that they will be tested before given any medication. They also work with the patients to taper them off of the medication.
Warren Bartholomew asked about the Vivitrol and is it dispensed at this location and what happens if the township requires nothing to be dispensed at this location. Mr. McGennis responded that ARS does do vivitrol and Suboxone but if it is required and a condition to not do the vivitrol at this location then they won’t. He also asked if the doctors push for their patients to taper off the medication. Mr. McGennis responded that is a conversation between the patient and their doctor to make that determination. Some patients cannot function without it. Mr. McGennis also explained that the patients go to their own therapist at least once a month and it is a requirement depending on their Insurance and a confirmation is faxed to them from their therapist.
It was also asked how long does the prescription last and Mr. McGennis responded that depends on what state they are in and their Insurance. A new patient has to come every two weeks until they have six visits, with the goal to go on a monthly program. That does not occur if they have a relapse during treatment then they are put on probation and then they would have to come every two weeks.
Jeannette Peacock asked if they have a maintenance program. Mr. McGennis explained that they do and some go off the medication and some stay on for a longer time. Look at trying to find the ones that want help and need help.
Shannon Dysard asked for confirmation on his comment about vivitrol and if they do plan to administer it at this location. Mr. McGennis did explain that they do administer this medication by injection at the clinics but if it is a requirement that they do not do the injections at this location then they will not.
Ed Clark moved back to this area and what is different now for this area is the Meth Clinic and what it is doing to this town. Why is the Meth clinic here and we should not focus on what is here but the people that manage this town?
Supervisor Ruffner presented information that he looked up pertaining to this issue:
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN EXAMINING THE NEED FOR D&A SERVICES.
- Is there an established need for the service? When determining the need for services there should be a formal process undertaken with local stakeholders. When the Clearfield-Jefferson Drug and Alcohol Commission conducts Needs Assessments for all levels of drug and alcohol treatment services the following information is collected and analyzed: local drug and alcohol treatment data; local court related data; ancillary service data; Administrative Office of PA Courts data; and many focus groups with individuals/family members that are in recovery or currently seeking treatment services. It is up to the Commission to look at existing services and the demand. In the 18-19 Treatment Needs Assessment, the only needs for treatment services that were identified are for residential detox and rehab services. Suboxone services are currently being offered in Clearfield and Jefferson Counties.
- Question: Does ARS have any data that suggests that there is an established need for additional Suboxone services?
- Mr. McGennis responded the need is to get patients out of a cash base service and into an Insurance based service.
- Geo-Access refers to the number of services that are located within a designated radius. Is geo-access and other standards currently being met?
The Clearfield community is rich in services available for the substance abuser and particular the Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) individual. Services are as follows:
- The Clearfield-Jefferson Drug and Alcohol Commission operates a Center of Excellence for Medication Assisted Treatment and contracts with two physicians in the Clearfield area to provide Suboxone and Vivitrol.
- Clearfield is also home to a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that also provides Suboxone and Vivitrol services for individuals.
- The Discovery House located in the Clearfield area also provides Methadone and Suboxone for OUD individuals. A total of 5 separate physicians offer Medication Assisted Treatment services in relation to the above licensed programs, in 7 locations across the two-county region.
- Question: What geo-access standard does ARS feel is not being met?
- Mr. McGennis referred back to the previous response regarding the other facility with a cash base provider who are not contributing positive relief to the community and to those patients.
- Current and historical capacity and whether or not there are waiting lists for existing providers.
The Drug and Alcohol Commission does weekly capacity checks with local providers in order to determine whether or not individuals are waiting to get into any level of services. Currently, there are no waiting lists for any type of Medicated Assisted Treatment.
Question: What information does ARS possess that indicates that there are waiting lists with existing providers?
Mr. McGennis response was the issue is not whether there is a waiting list or not but the care that they are getting is not the best and from a financial perspective hurting the community.
- Current research shows that the approach to Medication Assisted Treatment must be multi-faceted in order to be effective. This includes, drug and alcohol treatment services, case management services, primary care physicians and pharmacy.
Question: Has ARS connected with any local resources regarding setting up these services? Has ARS contacted the Single County Authority responsible for the assessment of need, planning, implementation and evaluation of all drug and alcohol services for Clearfield and Jefferson counties?
The marketing that we do and the reach out we do once an applicant has been approved is to reach out to all drug and alcohol therapist.
How many doctors will be at this location. One doctor at a time. It was asked if medical assistance is allowed at this location. Why does this company want to come to this location? This could draw people from 200 miles away to come to this clinic. The doctors are very limited to what they are allowed to write a prescription for and they run checks to be sure they have not already got the drug from another location.
There was a concern about the patients getting the medication and selling it. Mr. McGennis explained that they run taxology test that will show they are not taking the medication and if they are not then they are discharged from the program.
Janet Jury expressed her concern of the Clinic coming to this area. Thanked Supervisor Ruffner for the research he did of what the county does offer. She felt that ARS is valuing their business on a cash clinic and forgetting what the county has to offer.
She is very upset with the property owner that brought this clinic to the area. Did they do a study of the location and what could happen to the children. We are not helping the people by continuing to give them the medication. Your business has not truly looked for an area that has a Police Force to help them with what you are bringing in. She felt that Mr. McGennis had contradicted himself several times and it is unbelievable this is not what my home town that she grew up in needs.
Chairman Powell thanked everyone for their comments and preceded with the meeting.
Daniel Mitchell motion to approve the minutes of the September 4th, 2018 meeting as written, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Chief Clark had nothing to present but asked if there were any questions for him at this time. None presented.
Clearfield Municipal Authority Report: None.
Engineer’s Report: None.
Solicitor’s Report: Mr. Naddeo asked for an Executive Session for potential litigation.
Recreational Park Board Report: None.
Code Enforcement Officer: In Debra Finkbeiner’s absence the Secretary presented the report.
A minor Subdivision was presented for Mary Sellers with lot 2 being consolidated, Parcel # 123-K6-13 located at 2499 Flegal Road Clearfield PA Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
A reminder was also presented to residents when cutting grass to not blow the grass onto roadways and alleys. Fines may be issued for failure to comply, these clippings get into storm system and grass also makes roadway slick, especially for motorcycles. This also includes leaves, please do not rake leaves out onto roadways, they may be raked to the curb for pickup but please do not put on the roads.
Roadmaster’s Report:Roadmaster Woodling reported that the Paving Project has been completed.
He also reported that the crew continues in installing the playground equipment at the Recreational Park.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report for the month of August was submitted for the supervisor’s review.
The Secretary/Treasurer asked permission to transfer funds from the Reserve Account to the General Fund for the Police Department Invoices paid for grant funds in the amount of 1,796.46, Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary/Treasurer also asked permission to transfer funds from the Hyde Building account to the General Fund for funds that Commonwealth of Pennsylvania deposited into that account for Game Commission payment in lieu of taxes in the amount of 4,749.00. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The bids were opened for the sell of a piece of property owned by the township that is located off of the township property on George Street.
Frances Greenland 5,317.00
Terrance & Judy Duncan 6,300.00
Jeremy Ruffner motion to accept bid from Terrance and Judy Duncan in the amount of 6,300.00, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented a news release from Penndot and gave it to the news media present pertaining to Child Passenger Seat Checks that will be held on September 26th, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at their building at 70 Penndot Drive Clearfield, PA
Supervisor’s Report: Jeremy Ruffner presented a request from Glen Richey Fire Company for repairs to update the QRS in the amount of 4,476.23 and asked the township to help pay for the repairs. Jeremy Ruffner motion to pay the entire estimate for the repairs to the QRS, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to purchase two more cameras from the Phone Guys for the township building, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor Ruffner reported that he is still working at putting a Dog Park at the township Recreational Park and forming a committee to do that and ask if anyone is interested in being on the committee to please contact him.
Daniel Mitchell asked Supervisor Ruffner to look at what the township may need to use the software for the sign inventory. Secretary Shaffner let Supervisor Ruffner know he can contact Terri Kunkle at Goshen Township because they purchased the equipment to do the sign inventory and she may be able to direct him in what needs to be done.
Randy Powell: No Report.
Roadmaster Ronald Woodling requested to have a survey done on 104th Calvary Road to Mann Road for weight limit. He is to go ahead and have it done.
Holly McGovern Buck requested Speed Limit signs on Mann Road to help slow down the traffic.
Randy Powell motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 95,068.71, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to adjourn to Executive Session for possible litigation, Randy Powell second.
8:20 P.M.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to return from Executive Session, Daniel Mitchell second.
8:35 P.M.
No other business to come before the board.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Jeremy Ruffner second.
Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor James Naddeo & Linda Lewis,
List attached of all others present.
Respectfully Submitted,
______________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-October 2nd, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
October 2nd, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
45 George Street, Clfd Pa
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: Jayme Stonebraker and Marianne Herres were both present from the Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library and explained what programs the Library has to offer. They are presently working on the children’s wing and have a reading program for children 6 months thru 5 years. They both thanked the supervisors for the yearly donation to the library from the township and hope they will continue with the donation in the future. They also welcomed them to come to the library and take a look at what they have going on and what they have to offer the community.
Randy Powell motion to approve the minutes of the September 18th, 2018 meeting as written, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried.
Police Report:Chief Clark presented the Stats for the month of September to the supervisors and reviewed the report.
Chief Clark asked for an Executive Session for personnel issue.
Chief Clark also announced that Officer Julie Curry was awarded the Lawrence Township Achievement Award for her investigation that took over 5 years to resolve and successful prosecution.
Clearfield Municipal Authority: No Report.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
Solicitor’s Report: Mr. Naddeo asked for an Executive Session to discuss Personnel issue.
Recreational Park Board: Roadmaster Woodling reported that the gym set should be together by the next day and ready for inspection before finishing the remaining work.
Code Enforcement Officer: No Report.
Roadmaster’s Report: Roadmaster Woodling reported that there is a Webinar on October 26th, 2018 pertaining to Stop Signs and he plans to participate in the webinar.
Roadmaster Woodling also reported that he met with LTAP and went out and did the proper study to install stop signs at locations in the township that were requested. He is waiting on a letter from LTAP for approval or disapproval of the installation.
Roadmaster Woodling reported that Penndot gave the approval to install the School Bus Ahead signs on Village Road and Mt. Joy Road and they will be installed.
He also received an approval to install the Watch Children sign on Village Road.
The Roadmaster received a letter requesting that guide rails be installed on Baneyville Road and will review the request with Shawn Agosti at Penndot.
Supervisor Mitchell asked the Roadmaster if he received the information on a breakfast that PA One Call will be having at the Masonic Lodge and when he gets it he would also like to attend.
Roadmaster Woodling also reported that the construction has started on Good Street and asked the public to watch for detours since the project will be going across River Road. They hope to plan that part of the project on a Saturday or Sunday, so they don’t affect the school traffic.
He also reported that they are starting the work on the Railroad Tracks on Riverview Road.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Secretary asked permission to transfer funds from the Reserve Account to the General Fund for the funds previously received from the Conservation District for the DSA Project on Hogback & Evans Road in the amount of 43,037.12. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also asked permission to submit the Dirt & Gravel Road Project Completion Report for the DSA Project on Hogback & Evans Road with the total expenditure of 91,438.91 and authorize the chairman to sign the forms. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary asked permission to pay the Invoice to New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co in the amount of 86,350.50 for the DSA Project on Hogback Rd & Evans Road and sign the Notice of Completion, Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary asked permission to pay the Invoice to HRI for the 2018 Paving in the amount of 261,148.30 and sign the Notice of Completion, with 200,000.00 being paid from the Act 13 funds and 61,148.30 from the General Fund. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported that the township received the Volunteer Fire Relief funds in the amount of 35,740.23 and ask permission to pay those funds to the Lawrence Township Fire Relief. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported that the township also received the funds from the General Municipal Pension System State Aid in the amount of 117,109.71 for 2018. I ask permission to transfer those funds to the Police Pension Plan and also write a check from the General Funds in the amount of 105,070.29 to deposit into the Police Pension Plan to meet the 2018 Police Plan MMO in the amount of 222,180.00. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary asked permission to advertise for bid the heating system for the township building. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report: Supervisor Ruffner reported that a demo came in for the Hyde Fire Company from First Out Specialties and was seen by the Fire Company and the supervisors. This is another option and would match the townships present fleet.
Supervisor Ruffner also announced that there will be a Fall Public Safety Festival on Saturday October 6th, 2018 at the Florian from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Supervisor Ruffner also reported that the 911 Center will be replacing their base station in the future and will be going to a more private communication and needed to look at starting to update the townships police radios.
Daniel Mitchell: No Report.
Supervisor Powell reported that he received a request to close Bud George Blvd on October 25th, 2018 from 9:00 AM-9:00 PM from a filming company that will be doing a film pertaining to shooting heroin and how bad it is.
Supervisor Powell also let the public know that if building permits and zoning permits are not paid for and picked up before the work starts there will be fines.
Randy Powell motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 41,350.28, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Daniel Mitchell motion to adjourn to Executive Session for Personnel Issue, Randy Powell second.
7:32 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to return from Executive Session, Daniel Mitchell second.
8:15 P.M.
Secretary Barbara Shaffner presented a request from the Code Officer that was missed earlier in the meeting for a Conditional Use Hearing on November 6th, 2018 @ 6:50 P.M. from Shawn McCracken for Storage Units in a Commercial Highway District off of Washington Avenue. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion approve with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to increase the wages for Heather Olson from 11.50 hour to 12.12 hour effective October 1st, 2018, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
No other business to come before the Board.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Jeremy Ruffner second. Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor James Naddeo & Linda Lewis, Jayme Stonebraker, Marianne Herres, Jeff Corcino, Wendy Brion.
Respectfully Submitted,
___________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-Oct 16th, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
October 16th, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
45 George Street, Clfd Pa
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisor showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: Trace Tibbens asked for a copy of the Ordinance that shows a resident is not allowed to blow grass into alleys. He was given a warning by the Code Officer twice about mowing grass into the alley. He asked who owns the alley, the township or the adjoining property owners. Supervisor Powell said that the alleys do not belong to the township but it is a requirement not to blow grass onto streets.
Solicitor Naddeo explained that if the township does not accept the alleys into their road system by Ordinance when a subdivision is done, like Plymptonville, then the alleys do not belong to the township. If the adjoining property owners want to vacate the alley and the alley would be split between them, but also, they are not allowed to land lock other property owners.
Jerry Lingle asked again who owns the alleys. He was given a warning by the Police Department that he cannot block the alley but if there is access from other alleys then are they allowed to require him to not park in an alley that actually belongs to him.
He was also told by the Code Officer that he has to maintain the alley. The supervisors will review the concerns with the Code Officer and get back to them.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve the minutes of the October 2nd, 2018 meeting as written, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Chief Clark reported that the Police Department is very busy making a lot of arrest with a lot of them being drug related.
Clearfield Municipal Authority: No Report.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
Solicitor’s Report: Mr. Naddeo reported that the paperwork has been completed for the sale of township property and the Deed is ready. He requested the supervisor’s approval to pass a Resolution to authorize the supervisors to sign the paperwork. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Mr. Naddeo also reported that he received a response letter from the Clearfield Municipal Authority Solicitor in regard to them taking over the township’s sanitary sewer system. Mr. Ryan indicated that Clearfield Municipal Authority is giving serious consideration to taking over the township sanitary sewer lines and anticipates a decision will be made in the near future.
Solicitor Naddeo reported that there is still an easement that needs signed for the Good Street Project which is multi family members. They have not yet received signatures from all the family members and recommended that the supervisors proceed with Declaration of Taking. Randy Powell motion to proceed with Declaration of Taking for the Tax Map # L07-000-00050- Heirs of Frederick B. Kerr, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Solicitor Naddeo also reported that the contract with the township roadcrew should be resolved and is waiting on a copy from the Teamsters Union.
Recreational Park Board: No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer: The Secretary presented the report in the Code Officers absence.
Request to reschedule the Conditional Use Hearing for Shawn McCracken for proposed land use for storage units on Washington Avenue for the meeting to be held on November 20th, 2018 @ 6:50 P.M. Randy Powell motion to approve change of Conditional Use Hearing from November 6th, 2018 to November 20th, 2018 @ 6:50 P.M., Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Roadmaster is to inspect Litz Road, the township received request to release the road bond. The logger, Patrick Carfley, has completed timbering the Smith property. Randy Powell motion to approve release of bond upon the roadmasters review and approval, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Roadmaster inspected Carbon Mine Road, Fox Property Timbering, the Excess Maintenance Agreement has been signed by Krause timbering awaiting road bond to commence work, the tentative start date is October 22nd, 2018.
Reminder to the residents if they received a sewage violation letter for Inlow/infiltration and received a plumber estimate they must submit it to the township along with a commitment letter indicating date of completion. We will be getting into winter conditions soon. The township has a list of plumbers in the area if you have not found a plumber or have not received a response from your plumber. You may contact the township Code Officer for that list.
The State Highway Occupancy Permit has been approved for the driveway access onto SR 322 for the new Dollar General Store and the state inspects the driveway installation.
Roadmasters Report: The Roadmaster reported that he is working with Mark Hood from LTAP regarding the request for Stop Signs in several areas of the township. Mr. Hood has done his review and will be submitting his letters. He did submit a letter and is recommending that the township install Speed Limit Signs on Center Street T-970 at 25 mph. Randy Powell motion to approve and authorize the Solicitor to prepare the Ordinance, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Roadmaster received a request for a Jake Brake Restriction on SR 322 near Golden Rod area. Randy Powell motion to approve sending a letter to Penndot for the request, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Roadmaster Woodling reported that the Roadcrew started the Leaf Pickup.
The Roadmaster also reported that the roadcrew is catching up and hopefully finishing up with flooding issues. Also DEP was out and looked at one of the flooding issues but felt it is not a DEP issue and will not be doing anything to help the township.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report:The Treasurer’s Report for the month of September was submitted for the supervisors review, and also a Budget v/ Actual Report.
The Secretary reported that she received Pay Estimate #1 from DJ Wisor & Sons for the Good Street Project in the amount of 26,663.87 and asked for approval to pay the estimate and authorize the chairman to sign. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary/Treasurer asked permission to drawdown CDBG Funds for the Good Street Project in the amount of 33,697.53
DJ Wisor & Sons 26,663.87
Stiffler McGraw 333.00
Stiffler McGraw 203.50
Stiffler McGraw 2,288.17
Stiffler McGraw 3,675.20
Admin 489.19
Meeting Pay 400.00
Total 33,652.93
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary requested for the supervisors to set the date and time for Trick or Treat. The township did receive request to change to a day light time for the safety of the children. Randy Powell motion to set Trick or Treat for Saturday, October 27th, 2018 from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary asked permission to advertise for bid Winter Road Materials
1,200 Ton (more or less) 6S (AS2) Anti Skid
2,000 Ton (more or less) 67 Limestone
Randy Powell motion to approve advertising for bid Winter Road Materials, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported that the township was made aware they were approved for the grant from DEP for Leaf Vac Unit in the amount of 153,255.00. The Secretary is waiting on the confirmation letter and the contract that will need to be signed and returned as soon as possible. Randy Powell motion to approve Chairman to sign paperwork for the DEP Grant, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report: Supervisor Ruffner explained to the public that during the recent storm he and Supervisor Powell assisted the Roadmaster for the flooding issue in the township and were out until midnight dealing with the issues. He talked with the Fire Companies on their needs to be available to assist the township in these type of issues and he came up with a possible idea that may help. Supervisor Ruffner suggested purchasing two trailers equipped with supplies such as generators, cones, road closed signs etc. He looked at prices of a 5 x 8 trailer at 1,999.99 with a single rear door and asked
the supervisors to consider using 10,000.00 from the Fire Companies 2018 Budget. He would like to keep one of the units at the township municipal building and the other at Mill Road Fire Company. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve purchase, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Daniel Mitchell: No Report.
Randy Powell reported that he received a phone call from the Clearfield Municipal Authority Manager and it is very encouraging that the Municipal Authority may soon be taking over the township sanitary sewer system.
Randy Powell motion to approve selling the townships Smoke Machine to MacDonald Plumbing for 1,200.00, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 80,176.04, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor Ruffner presented the Invoice from Clearfield Borough for expenses for their roadcrew that went out to take care of Orrs Run and Stinky Run during the recent storm in the amount of 520.64. Supervisor Ruffner talked with Borough Manager Leslie Stott and they agreed that the township would pay half of the Invoice. Jeremy Ruffner motion to pay the Invoice to Clearfield Borough for the amount of 260.32, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jerry Lingle presented another question to the supervisors. The property that belongs to Ernie Boal, in Plymptonville, after the garage burnt down he left a rusty furnace on the property and he asked if it can be removed before a child gets hurt. The supervisors will let the code Officer know and ask her to take a look at the issue.
No other business to come before the Board.
Daniel Mitchell motion to adjourn, Jeremy Ruffner second.
Meeting adjourned.
7:53 P.M.
Present; Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor’s James Naddeo & Linda Lewis, Jeff Corcino, Wendy Brion, Arnold Swales, Jerry Lingle, Trace Tibbens, Carol Wilson.
Respectfully Submitted,
__________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-Nov 6th, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
November 6th, 2018
Municipal Building
45 George Street, Clfd Pa
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: None.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve the minutes of the October 16th, 2018 meeting as written, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Chief Clark was not present at the meeting but the Stats for the month of October were presented for the supervisor’s review.
Clearfield Municipal Authority: No Report.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
Solicitor’s Report: Mr. Naddeo received the Roadcrew Contract changes and asked for an Executive Session to discuss the contract with the supervisors.
Solicitor Naddeo also reported that he received a letter from the township Engineer regarding the Good Street Project and the property that the township did a condemnation and there was question on if the contractor would have to wait or could they proceed with the project. Mr. Naddeo spoke with one of the property owners and there are four that live out of state, but they are still working on getting the proper signature for the easement and then they will remove the condemnation. He recommended that they don’t hold up the project and proceed with the project and he will get letters served to the property owners.
Code Enforcement Officer: In the absence of the Code Officer the Secretary presented the report.
Reminder to residents that a commitment letter from your plumber must be submitted with a date of completion for all sewer violation notices.
Reminder that waste tickets are required for all demolition permits and roof permits. All waste haulers must have a haul permit submitted to the township to haul waste in Lawrence Township. Check with the Code Officer before transporting waste in the township, too much is being illegally dumped. Fines will be issued for failure to provide proof of compliance with the code. It appears that the household goods found in these illegal dump sites is scrap out and cleanouts of tenants evictions, tax sale properties and foreclosures and a big issue is roof repairs. If you are using a haul service to scrap out these types of structures make sure they give you waste tickets. The cost to investigate and prosecute is costly. Residents if you see a scrap out that is not a licensed hauler then call the township and contact the code enforcement.
The Planning Committee is still working on animal, livestock and poultry Ordinance.
Roadmaster Report: Ronald Woodling reported that the Recreational Park Playground Equipment has been installed and they are finishing out the remaining work. The project is scheduled for inspection on November 15th, 2018.
He also reported that signs were made for the Rec Park that Dogs are not permitted on the ball fields and the signs will be installed. He asked that individuals clean up after their pets when taking them to the Rec Park.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Secretary reported that she has been working with the Roadmaster preparing a grant application to Penndot for their Multimodal Transportation Grant to reconstruct a portion of Industrial Park Road. This grant will be an approximate amount of 967,590.00 with the township match of 275,000.00. This grant will be awarded in July 2019. We ask permission to submit this grant and pass a Resolution to authorize the chairman to sign the documents. Randy Powell motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also explained that they are working on a grant application for Dirt & Gravel Road Low Volume and would like to submit an application to cut trees and daylight Carbon Mine Road with an approximate amount of 7,500.00. Daniel Mitchell motion to approve and authorize the chairman to sign the documents, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also presented a Dirt & Gravel Road Grant for Log Cabin Road and ask permission to apply for the grant and authorize the chairman to sign the documents. Daniel Mitchell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported that the heating System for the township building has been advertised for Bid and will be opened at the December 4th, 2018 meeting.
The Secretary opened the Bids for
1,200 Ton (more or less) 6S (AS2) Anti-Skid
2,000 Ton (more or less) 67 Limestone
Glenn O Hawbaker 26.10 Ton
27.10 Ton
Hanson Aggregates 18.25 Ton
19.00 Ton
Woodland Equipment 22.07 Ton
21.06 Ton
Bucktail Excavators 17.23 Ton
17.23 Ton
Randy Powell motion to award both stones to Bucktail Excavators, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary asked the supervisors to set dates and times for Budget Workshops. Jeremy Ruffner motion to set dates as November 14th, 2018 @ 9:00 AM and November 15th, 2018 @ 2:00 PM, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report:
Supervisor Ruffner reported that the trailers for the Fire Companies has been ordered.
Daniel Mitchell: No Report.
Supervisor Powell reminded residents that the Code Officer needs reports after fires.
Randy Powell motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 55,369.66, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to adjourn to Executive Session for personnel issue, Daniel Mitchell second.
7:29 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to return from Executive Session, Jeremy Ruffner second.
7:45 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to approve a Resolution to approve the Roadcrew Contract and authorize the supervisors to sign, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Jeremy Ruffner second.
Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Solicitors James Naddeo & Linda Lewis, Jeff Corcino and Wendy Brion.
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-Nov 20th, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
November 20th, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
45 George Street, Clearfield PA
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: None.
Chairman Powell recognized Police Officer’s Elliott Neeper and Zachary Cowan for their award for outstanding work on the DUI Top Guns. There were three Officers from Clearfield County out of 70 Officers recognized statewide at which two are from Lawrence Township.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve the minutes of the November 6th, 2018 meeting as written, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Chief: No Report.
Clearfield Municipal Authority: No Report.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
Solicitor’s Report: Ms. Lewis presented the Speed Limit Ordinance for Center Street for the supervisor’s approval. Randy Powell motion to approve Ordinance #2018-03, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Solicitor received the signed Road Crew Contract back from the Teamsters Union and it now needs signed by the supervisors.
Recreational Park Board: Larry Putt thanked Randy Powell for attending the last meeting and discussing the desired location for the Dog Park.
He also reported that the new security system is ordered, and the Rec Board also ordered poles for new safety netting thru Lezzer Lumber.
Mr. Putt also let them know that the Pee Wee Football season was a great success. The signs were also put up for no pets allowed on the fields.
Code Enforcement Officer: In the absence of the Code Officer the Secretary presented the Conditional Use for Shawn McCracken off of Washington Avenue for a proposed land use for storage sheds. The Planning Commission approved upon they must comply with setbacks and Land Development. Daniel Mitchell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Randy Powell abstained.
Roadmaster’s Report: Roadmaster Woodling asked for an Executive Session for a possible litigation.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report for the month of October was submitted for the supervisor’s review.
The Secretary presented Pay Estimate #2 for the Good Street Project from DJ Wisor and Sons in the amount of 79,729.53 and asked for approval to submit to the County for a drawdown of funds from CDBG. Daniel Mitchell motion to approve, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented copies of the 2019 Tentative Budget and asked for a motion to approve and advertise the budget. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report:
Supervisor Ruffner asked Randy Powell if he heard from the trailer manufacturer.
Supervisor Ruffner recognized the township fire companies for the great job they did at the church fire on Riverview Road.
Daniel Mitchell: No Report.
Randy Powell: No Report.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 71,387.58, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to adjourn to Executive Session, Daniel Mitchell second.
7:16 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to return from Executive Session, Jeremy Ruffner second.
7:34 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Daniel Mitchell second.
Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Solicitor Linda Lewis, Larry Putt, Jeff Corcino and Wendy Brion.
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-Dec 4th, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
December 4th, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
45 George Street, Clfd Pa
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: Amy Guffey from 329 Fork Run Road presented concerns with Semi-Trucks making wrong turns when following their GPS which has them coming out Flegal Road and onto Fork Run Road. They are taring up the road and waking her in the night and she has to try and help them get turned around and out of there. She asked what the supervisors can do to stop the trucks from coming up the road. This issue has been discussed at previous meetings and the supervisors were unsure what the township can do when the GPS is giving them those directions. It was discussed to consider putting up more signs at the entrance onto Flegal Road off SR 322/SR 153 to help alleviate the issue. There is already a weight limit on Flegal Road.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve the minutes of the November 20th, 2018 meeting as written, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Chief Clark presented the Stats for the month of November and reviewed them with the supervisors.
Chief Clark also reported that he selected Elliott Neeper as officer of the month for November.
Clearfield Municipal Authority: No Report.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
Solicitor’s Report: No Report.
Recreational Park Board: No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer: No Report.
Roadmaster’s Report: No Report.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Secretary opened the Bids for the Heating System for the Township Municipal Building with two separate bids of Mechanical Construction and/or Electrical Construction.
Clearfield Electric-Mechanical Construction NO BID
Electrical Construction 12,976.00
Randy Powell motion to table the Bid from Clearfield Electric, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented CDBG Closeout forms for 2013 and 2014 which required approval and the chairman’s signature. Daniel Mitchell motion to approve and authorize the chairman to sign, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also presented the Agreement with Clearfield County for the 2018 CDBG Program which required approval and the Chairman’s signature. Randy Powell motion to approve the agreement and authorize the chairman to sign the agreement, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also presented an Invoice submitted by Clearfield County Planning for approval for CDBG Program expenses in the amount of 12,656.46 and ask for approval for them to submit the Invoice to IDIS for a drawdown of funds. Randy Powell motion to approve drawdown of funds, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported that the 2006 Ford F550 that was put on Municibid, will end at 2:03 PM on Wednesday, December 5th, 2018.
The Secretary also presented a report she received from DCED from them conducting a Fiscal Monitoring of the township’s CDBG Programs. There were no findings or concerns therefore no corrective action plan is due at this time.
Supervisor’s Report:
Jeremy Ruffner reported that he continues collecting items for the trailers for the Fire Companies and getting the items at the best prices he can find.
Daniel Mitchell: No Report.
Randy Powell motion to approve Code Officer Debra Finkbeiner to attend BCO training on January 22nd, 2018 in State College at the cost of 125.00, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to promote Patrol Officer Julie Curry to Sergeant effective November 25th, 2018, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to hire Devin Gill as a Part Time Police Officer with the start date of December 18th, 2018, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 40,904.51, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner reminded the supervisors that there is a meeting with the Fire Chiefs scheduled on December 18th, 2018 @ 6:00 P.M.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to adjourn, Daniel Mitchell second.
Randy Powell motion to reconvene meeting, Daniel Mitchell second.
Randy Powell motion to approve placing a sign on Flegal Road for Local Trucks Only and authorize the Solicitor to prepare an Ordinance, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
No other business to come before the board.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Daniel Mitchell second.
Meeting adjourned.
7:32 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
_________________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-Dec 18th, 2018
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
December 18th, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
45 George Street, Clfd Pa
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Daniel Mitchell and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: None.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve the minutes of the December 4th, 2018 meeting as written, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report:Chief Clark reported that the officers are doing a great job and presently there are numerous Officers off using up vacation days and holidays.
Part Time Officer Devin Gill started his first day today.
Clearfield Municipal Authority: No report.
Engineer’s: No Report.
Solicitor’s Report:Mr. Naddeo let the supervisors know he needed more information in order to prepare the Ordinance to install additional signs on Flegal Road to help alleviate semi-trucks using that road. This will be discussed under the Roadmaster.
Mr. Naddeo discussed the Lowe’s Tax Appeal with the supervisors and asked the supervisors to approve him filing a motion for reconsideration that will give the township an addition year. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Recreational Park: Supervisor Powell reported that the cameras have been installed at the Recreational Park.
Code Enforcement Officer: Debra Finkbeiner reminded residents that the sewer repair violations must have commitment letters with the date of repair submitted to her office.
The Code Officer asked the supervisors if the 100.00 fee for the Smoke Ordinance is still in place since she actually does not do the smoke test any longer but is still required to be there when the test is being done. She is still to collect the fee.
The Code Officer reported that the EMA and Bond was executed for McGeorge Road for Greylock Energy for the sum of 2,800.00.
The Code Officer reported that the Parking Plan for Daisy Place as been reviewed by Planning committee with no HOP required.
Roadmaster’s Report:Roadmaster Woodling does not feel there needs to be additional signs installed on Flegal Road since there is already signage of 10 Ton weight limit in place. It was discussed but no other action was taken.
The Roadmaster reported the roadcrew has only plowed snow a few times so far but they are having issued with vehicles parked on both sides of the streets, which makes it hard to get through with the plow trucks. There is an Ordinance in place therefore the Police Department can fine them.
The Roadmaster is working with the Penndot representative pertaining to the issue the township is having with the 67 Stone and it will be looked at before advertising in the fall of 2019.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s report for month of November was submitted for the supervisors review.
The Secretary presented the 2019 Budget and asked for approval. Randy Powell motion to approve the 2019 Budget, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented Pay estimate #3 for DJ Wisor & Sons for the Good Street Project in the amount of 42,444.27 and asked for approval and authorize the chairman to sign. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary asked for approval to submit Invoices to Clfd Co in the amt of 67,106.29 for a drawdown to IDIS for CDBG. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary asked for permission to transfer funds from the Sanitary Sewer Acct to the General Fund in the amount of 5,942.32 for an Invoice from A & H Equipment and 7,756.34 for an Invoice paid to Stiffler McGraw that were paid from the General Fund. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary asked permission to transfer funds from the Sanitary Sewer Account to the Reserve Savings Acct in the amount of 11,000.00. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary asked the supervisors how they wanted to proceed with the Bids that were tabled from last meeting for heating system for the township building. Jeremy Ruffner motion to reject the bid for the Electrical and readvertise the project, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported that they are having problems with the shop computer for the technical support subscription needs renewed and the cost is 374.98. It was discussed if there is a different system that can be used for the information. Chief Clark explained that he developed a Excel spreadsheet that works well and can share it with the mechanics. This will be reviewed before any decision is made to renew the technical support subscription.
Planning Commission members, Dave Nelson and Loretta Wagner, terms will expire the end of December and they have submitted their letters of interest to be reappointed. Jeremy Ruffner motion to reappoint Dave Nelson and Loretta Wagner with the terms to run until December 31st, 2022, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also reported that the township received a Letter from Penndot that they will not approve Engine Brake Retarder on SR 322 near Golden Rod Area due to a downhill grade that exceeds 4 percent within any 500-foot section of highway.
The Secretary presented an Invoice to Pa Department of Transportation for inspections on the Good Street project in the amount of 1,045.54 and asked for approval to submit to Clearfield County for a drawdown from IDIS and pay the Invoice. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also presented an Invoice from Witmer Public Safety in the amount of 544.19 for Glen Richey Fire Company and asked for approval to pay the Invoice. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reminded the supervisors that the date for the Reorganizational Mtg is to be held on Monday January 7th, 2019. And asked what time they wanted to set for the meeting. Randy Powell motion to set the time on January 7th, 2019 at 6:30 PM with the Regular Meeting to immediately follow, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report: Supervisor Ruffner asked the Secretary to submit a letter to the Clearfield Municipal Authority and ask where all the township’s Fire Hydrants are located. The Secretary explained that she has had discussions with them and they do not know where all of them are located. Roadmaster Woodling is to look at the program that he received at the PSATS State Conference to see if he can get that information from that program.
Supervisor Ruffner also reported that the Incident Command Trailers have been picked up and he put sealer on the floors.
Daniel Mitchell: No Report.
Randy Powell motion to promote Police Officer Levi Olson to Fulltime effective January 6th, 2019 contingent on receiving the Act 13 Funds, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 87,214.17, Daniel Mitchell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Jeremy Ruffner second.
Meeting adjourned.
8:02 P.M.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Code Officer Debra Finkbeiner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor’s James Naddeo & Linda Lewis, Jeff Corcino and Wendy Brion.
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary