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Reorganizational Meeting-January 3rd, 2022
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
Reorganization Meeting
January 3rd, 2022
6:30 P.M.
Municipal Building
9120 Clearfield Curwensville Hwy, Clfd Pa
Chairman Powell called meeting to order.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to appoint Randy Powell as temporary Chairman, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to appoint Randy Powell as Chairman for 2022, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to appoint Jeremy Ruffner as Vice Chairman for 2022, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to reappoint Barbara Shaffner as the Secretary/Treasurer for 2022 and set wages @ 20.40 hr and meeting pay @ 50.00 per mtg. Holidays and benefits to be the same as the roadcrew. Overtime to be approved by two supervisors, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to reappoint Debra Finkbeiner as the Code Enforcement and Zoning Officer for 2022 and set wages @ 16.15 hr and meeting pay @ 25.00 per mtg. Holidays and benefits to be the same as the roadcrews. Overtime to be approved by two supervisors, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to reappoint Linda Lewis of Naddeo & Lewis Law Office as Township Solicitor for 2022 with the retainer at $1,400.00 per month, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to reappoint Douglas Clark as Police Chief as per contract, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to appoint Supervisor Jeremy Ruffner as the Police Liaison for 2022, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to appoint Supervisor Randy Powell as Liaison to the Fire Companies for 2022, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to reappoint Ronald Woodling as the Roadmaster for 2022. set wage at 22.70 hr and Mtg Pay @ 25.00 per mtg. Holidays and Personal Days to be the same as Roadcrew, Vacation and Sick Days as per agreement, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to reappoint Jamie Collins as Animal Control Officer for 2022 and set wages at 480.00 month/ 5,760.00 yr, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to reappoint Heather Olson as the Administrative Assistant for the Police Department for 2022 and set wages at 13.80 hr. Holidays and benefits to be the same as the roadcrew, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to set Part Time Roadcrew Employee Randy Walker wages at 85% (17.94 hr)of roadcrew wages, William Norman @ 80% (16.88 hr)and Jason Witherite @ 70% (14.77 hr) of Roadcrew wages for 2022, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to reappoint Howard Hunt and Robert Neeper as Recycling Personnel with wages at 10.65 hr, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to retain Wells Fargo as Trustee for the General Employees Pension Plan and Police Pension Plan, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to reappoint the Secretary as Chief Administrative Officer for the General Employees Pension and the Police Pension Plans, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to reappoint Kelly McCracken as the Township Tax Collector at 3% Commission, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to set the Treasures Bond at $2.0 million for 2022, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell 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.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to retain present Banks and authorize that all three supervisors and the Secretary/Treasurer as signers for all accounts, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to set meeting dates and time for 2022 with the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 7:00 P.M., Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to retain Walter Hopkins as Auditor for 2022, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to retain Keller Engineers as Engineer as per Agreement for 2022, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to retain Pennsafe Inspection Agency as BCO & Building Inspector for 2022, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to approve attendance of proper personnel to attend conventions, seminars and classes and appointment Jeremy Ruffner as voting delegate to the State Conference, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to reappoint the Secretary as the voting delegate to the Clearfield County Tax Collection Committee for 2022 and Clearfield Area School delegate as the alternate, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to table appointment of Emergency Management Coordinator for 2022, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed
Randy Powell motion to reappoint Jack Woolridge to the Vacancy Board, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to reappoint Heather Bozovich as Solicitor for the Zoning Hearing Board for 2022, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to set the mileage reimbursement rate @ the IRS Standard..(.58.5 cents per mile), Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
This concludes the Reorganization Meeting for 2022.
We now proceeded to the Regular Monthly Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of Supervisors present: Jeremy Ruffner, and Randy Powell resent with Brian Collins absent.
Comments from the audience: None.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve the minutes of the December 21st, 2021 meeting as written by the Secretary, Randy Powell 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 elected Officer Zachary Cowan as Officer of the month of December.
Engineer’s Report: An updated report was submitted from Keller Engineers.
Solicitor’s Report: Linda Lewis. No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer: Debra Finkbeiner. No Report.
Roadmasters Report: Roadmaster Woodling reported that residents are putting markers along the road and in the township Right-of-Way and this can cause issues when plowing if they are too close to the road and ask residents to be careful where they are putting the markers.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Secretary reported that she received notification that the township was awarded the 2020 Automated Red Light Enforcement Grant in the amount of 299,117.00 to update the Traffic Lights on SR879.
The Secretary asked permission to transfer 46,128.22 from the General Fund to the Fire Companies Capital Reserve Account for the balance of the 2 Mills not spent in Fire Companies Capital Purchase Budget. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented Resolution #2022-01 to set the Police Pension Contribution for 2022 at 4% of employee wages. Randy Powell motion to approve Resolution #2022-01, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported that at the December 21st, 2021, meeting she submitted a Proposal of Service/Contract from Keller Engineering for Industrial Park Road for the Chairman to sign but did not get it approved by the Board. She asked for a motion to approve the proposal retro to December 21st, 2021, meeting. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also reported that two terms on the Planning Commission expired December 31st, 2021 and she received two letters of interest from Board members requesting to be reappointed, William Thompson and Rebekah Graham. Randy Powell motion to reappoint both members to the Planning Commission, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner: No Report.
Randy Powell motion to discuss Fire Company issue with Dash Camera’s needed, Jeremy Ruffner second. Due to a recent accident with a piece of township Fire Equipment and the unit following did have a Dash Camera we were able to have documentation of what happened. Randy Powell motion for Supervisor Ruffner to get prices for Dash Cameras for the Fire Companies, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to pay the list of Bills in the amount of 93,146.01, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
No other business to come before the board.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Jeremy Ruffner second.
Meeting adjourned.
6:58 P.M.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor Linda Lewis and Cherie Dysard.
Respectfully Submitted,
____________________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Meeting-January 18th, 2022
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
Reorganization Meeting
January 3rd, 2022
6:30 P.M.
Municipal Building
9120 Clearfield Curwensville Hwy, Clfd Pa
Chairman Powell called meeting to order.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to appoint Randy Powell as temporary Chairman, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to appoint Randy Powell as Chairman for 2022, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to appoint Jeremy Ruffner as Vice Chairman for 2022, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to reappoint Barbara Shaffner as the Secretary/Treasurer for 2022 and set wages @ 20.40 hr and meeting pay @ 50.00 per mtg. Holidays and benefits to be the same as the roadcrew. Overtime to be approved by two supervisors, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to reappoint Debra Finkbeiner as the Code Enforcement and Zoning Officer for 2022 and set wages @ 16.15 hr and meeting pay @ 25.00 per mtg. Holidays and benefits to be the same as the roadcrews. Overtime to be approved by two supervisors, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to reappoint Linda Lewis of Naddeo & Lewis Law Office as Township Solicitor for 2022 with the retainer at $1,400.00 per month, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to reappoint Douglas Clark as Police Chief as per contract, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to appoint Supervisor Jeremy Ruffner as the Police Liaison for 2022, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to appoint Supervisor Randy Powell as Liaison to the Fire Companies for 2022, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to reappoint Ronald Woodling as the Roadmaster for 2022. set wage at 22.70 hr and Mtg Pay @ 25.00 per mtg. Holidays and Personal Days to be the same as Roadcrew, Vacation and Sick Days as per agreement, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to reappoint Jamie Collins as Animal Control Officer for 2022 and set wages at 480.00 month/ 5,760.00 yr, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to reappoint Heather Olson as the Administrative Assistant for the Police Department for 2022 and set wages at 13.80 hr. Holidays and benefits to be the same as the roadcrew, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to set Part Time Roadcrew Employee Randy Walker wages at 85% (17.94 hr)of roadcrew wages, William Norman @ 80% (16.88 hr)and Jason Witherite @ 70% (14.77 hr) of Roadcrew wages for 2022, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to reappoint Howard Hunt and Robert Neeper as Recycling Personnel with wages at 10.65 hr, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to retain Wells Fargo as Trustee for the General Employees Pension Plan and Police Pension Plan, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to reappoint the Secretary as Chief Administrative Officer for the General Employees Pension and the Police Pension Plans, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to reappoint Kelly McCracken as the Township Tax Collector at 3% Commission, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to set the Treasures Bond at $2.0 million for 2022, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell 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.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to retain present Banks and authorize that all three supervisors and the Secretary/Treasurer as signers for all accounts, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to set meeting dates and time for 2022 with the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 7:00 P.M., Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to retain Walter Hopkins as Auditor for 2022, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to retain Keller Engineers as Engineer as per Agreement for 2022, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to retain Pennsafe Inspection Agency as BCO & Building Inspector for 2022, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to approve attendance of proper personnel to attend conventions, seminars and classes and appointment Jeremy Ruffner as voting delegate to the State Conference, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to reappoint the Secretary as the voting delegate to the Clearfield County Tax Collection Committee for 2022 and Clearfield Area School delegate as the alternate, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to table appointment of Emergency Management Coordinator for 2022, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed
Randy Powell motion to reappoint Jack Woolridge to the Vacancy Board, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to reappoint Heather Bozovich as Solicitor for the Zoning Hearing Board for 2022, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to set the mileage reimbursement rate @ the IRS Standard..(.58.5 cents per mile), Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
This concludes the Reorganization Meeting for 2022.
We now proceeded to the Regular Monthly Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of Supervisors present: Jeremy Ruffner, and Randy Powell resent with Brian Collins absent.
Comments from the audience: None.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve the minutes of the December 21st, 2021 meeting as written by the Secretary, Randy Powell 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 elected Officer Zachary Cowan as Officer of the month of December.
Engineer’s Report: An updated report was submitted from Keller Engineers.
Solicitor’s Report: Linda Lewis. No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer: Debra Finkbeiner. No Report.
Roadmasters Report: Roadmaster Woodling reported that residents are putting markers along the road and in the township Right-of-Way and this can cause issues when plowing if they are too close to the road and ask residents to be careful where they are putting the markers.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Secretary reported that she received notification that the township was awarded the 2020 Automated Red Light Enforcement Grant in the amount of 299,117.00 to update the Traffic Lights on SR879.
The Secretary asked permission to transfer 46,128.22 from the General Fund to the Fire Companies Capital Reserve Account for the balance of the 2 Mills not spent in Fire Companies Capital Purchase Budget. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented Resolution #2022-01 to set the Police Pension Contribution for 2022 at 4% of employee wages. Randy Powell motion to approve Resolution #2022-01, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported that at the December 21st, 2021, meeting she submitted a Proposal of Service/Contract from Keller Engineering for Industrial Park Road for the Chairman to sign but did not get it approved by the Board. She asked for a motion to approve the proposal retro to December 21st, 2021, meeting. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also reported that two terms on the Planning Commission expired December 31st, 2021 and she received two letters of interest from Board members requesting to be reappointed, William Thompson and Rebekah Graham. Randy Powell motion to reappoint both members to the Planning Commission, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner: No Report.
Randy Powell motion to discuss Fire Company issue with Dash Camera’s needed, Jeremy Ruffner second. Due to a recent accident with a piece of township Fire Equipment and the unit following did have a Dash Camera we were able to have documentation of what happened. Randy Powell motion for Supervisor Ruffner to get prices for Dash Cameras for the Fire Companies, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to pay the list of Bills in the amount of 93,146.01, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
No other business to come before the board.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Jeremy Ruffner second.
Meeting adjourned.
6:58 P.M.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor Linda Lewis and Cherie Dysard.
Respectfully Submitted,
____________________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Meeting-February 1st, 2022
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
February 1st, 2022
Municipal Building
9120 Clearfield Curwensville Hwy
Clearfield, PA
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Brian Collins and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: Ron Porter thanked Chief Clark and the Police Department for keeping the residents lives safe and for the great job they do.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve the minutes of the January 18th, 2022 meeting as written by the Secretary, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Chief Clark reviewed the Stats for the month of January with the supervisors.
Chief Clark selected Officer Jonathan Walker as Officer of the month for January.
Chief Clark submitted the Animal Control report to the supervisors.
Chief Clark also reported that the Police Department would be using the Meeting Room on March 7th and 8th for training.
Engineer’s Report: Updated report submitted.
Solicitor’s Report: Ms. Lewis received a letter from Attorney John Ryan indicating the Riverview Bank has confirmed that assumption of the loan to Lawrence Township by the Clearfield Municipal Authority will not be possible. The bank is transitioning to new ownership, it changed its position on the assumption issue. The Municipal Authority is going to have to solicit terms for other lenders to essentially refinance the debt.
Recreational Park Board: No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer: In her absence Supervisor Ruffner presented her report:
Conditional Use Hearing for Timbering on March 1st, 2022 @ 6:50 P.M. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Roadmaster’s Report: Roadmaster Woodling reminded residents to not put snow back onto township roads after they have been plowed.
Roadmaster Woodling submitted a request to purchase a new Loader from Cleveland Brothers and presented two quotes. They also discussed the purchase of a Side Bucket for the Loader that would cost an additional 20,000.00. Randy Powell motion to purchase the 920 Wheel Loader with LED Lights at a cost of 145,197.00 less trade-in of 29,000.00 total of 116,197.00 and will discuss side Bucket later, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report for the month of December was submitted for the supervisor’s Review.
The Secretary reported that she was given information from Keller Engineers about grant funding the township can apply for up to 1,000,000.00. There are numerous options available to use these funds and the grant is due by March 15th, 2022.
Supervisor’s Report:
Jeremy Ruffner: No Report.
Brian Collins: No Report.
Randy Powell: No Report.
Brian Collins motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 98,704.24, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
No other business to come before the Board.
Brian Collins motion to adjourn, Jeremy Ruffner second.
Meeting adjourned.
7:19 P.M.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Roadmaster Ronald Woolding, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor Linda Lewis, Joel Martin, Ron Porter, Cherie Dysard, Rick Turner.
Respectfully Submitted,
____________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-February 15th, 2022
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
February 15th, 2022
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
9120 Clearfield Curwensville Hwy
Clearfield PA
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Brian Collins and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience:Alex Kephart is on the ballot for State Representative’s office and introduced himself to the supervisors.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve the minutes of the February 1st, 2022 meeting as written by the Secretary, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Chief Clark reported he spoke with Ed Horner with the Ford Dealership and they are waiting on shipments for the new Police Car.
Engineer’s report: No Report.
Solicitor’s Report: No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer: The Code officer reported that the two Conditional Use Hearings for Timbering will be rescheduled.
The Code Officer presented a Subdivision for Joseph Waroquier Property, Parcel #123-J9-49 located at 61 Scale House Lane Clearfield. Total tract of land is 59.2 acres, area proposed is 13.806 acres. Exception made on minimum lot requirement for parcel overlapping rails to trails, Parcel #123-j9-199 and old railroad right of way. This tract of land is only .101 acres 4,420.1 square feet. 20,000 square feet is the minimum lot requirement per setback schedule. This must remain an access until reclamation of coal processing is complete. Randy Powell motion to approve, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Roadmaster’s Report: No Report.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report for the month of January was submitted for the supervisors review.
The Township received pay estimate #1 from Stickler Construction for the CDBG Palmer/Patton/ Kerr Project in the amount of 94,541.93 and required the supervisors approval to pay and drawdown funds from IDIS. Randy Powell motion to approve, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported the Engineer is preparing a Grant Application for the remainder of Industrial Park Road thru the Statewide Local Share Assessment Grant in the amount of 800,000.00 and the township is required to approve a resolution to apply for the funds and authorize the Chairman as the signer for the application. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Engineer is also preparing a Grant Application for the Lick Run Bridge in the amount of 80,000.00 and the township is required to approve a Resolution to apply for the funds and authorize the Chairman as the signer for the application. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The township received an Invoice from Keller Engineers in the amount of 417.73 for the Kerr/Palmer/Patton Street CDBF Project and requires approval form the supervisors to authorize Clearfield County to do a drawdown of funds from IDIS. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Clearfield County has submitted Invoices in the amount of 7,549.72 for the supervisors approval to do a drawdown of funds for CDBG. Randy Powell motion to approve, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported it is time again to approve the Salt Contract Agreement for the 2022-2023 season thru Co-Stars. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve purchasing 600 Ton Winter Road Salt from Co-Stars, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The township received a letter of interest from Chester Fletcher who would like to serve on the Lawrence Township Recreational Park Board to complete the unexpired term until 3/18/2024. Brian Collins motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report:
Supervisor Ruffner asked for an Executive Session with No Action to be taken.
Brian Collins: No Report.
Randy Powell: No Report.
Brian Collins motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of 126,677.00, Randy Powell second.
No other business to come before the board.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn to Executive Session, Jeremy Ruffner second.
7:09 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to return from Executive Session, Jeremy Ruffner second.
8:00 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Brian Collins second.
Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Code Officer Debra Finkbeiner, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor Linda Lewis, Alex Kephart, Cherie Dysard, jeff Corcino.
Respectfully Submitted,
____________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-March 1st, 2022
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
March 1st, 2022
Municipal Building
9120 Clearfield Curwensville Hwy
Clearfield PA 16830
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner and Randy Powell present with Brian Collins absent.
Comments from the audience: Jim Lynch questioned the amount of funds that is budgeted in Recycling and why it is so high and why there is no place in the township he can take his recycling. The supervisor’s explained that amount is in the budget for a grant the township applied for to get a new Grinder for the Compost Site. The township does do recycling pick up but is limited to what we can pick up. Clearfield County has the drop off locations and they are also limited to what they can have dropped off and the amount of sites for those locations.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve the minutes of the February 15th, 2022 meeting as written by the Secretary, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Sergeant Curry presented the Stats for the month of February and reviewed the report with the supervisors.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
Solicitor’s Report: The Solicitor prepared an Affidavit to verify that two roads in the Glen Richey area are not township roads but are state roads.
Recreational Park Board: No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer: No Report.
Roadmaster’s Report: Roadmaster Woodling reported that the roadcrew has started doing Spring maintenance and cold patching.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Secretary explained that the township is applying to the Statewide Local Share Assessment Grant to design and construct an additional ballfield at the Rec Park with a cost of 210,000.00 and is required to pass a Resolution authorizing the chairman to sign all documents for the application. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve Resolution #2022-04, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Supervisors tabled a Side Bucket for the new Loader for further review and looking at financing available. Since the township did have Liquid Fuel Funds forwarded, we are allowed to use a certain amount of those funds for Equipment Purchases and therefore we have the funds needed to purchase the Side Bucket if they want to move forward with the purchase. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve purchasing the Side Bucket for the new CAT Loader with Liquid Fuel Funds in the amount of 20,000.00, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary asked permission to advertise for a Part Time Officer Employee. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary explained that it is time to renew the township’s Energy Service and authorize World Kinect Energy Services to get price quotes for the township and asked if the supervisors wanted to move forward with getting the quotes. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary asked for approval to authorize the Chairman to sign the 2019 CDBG Agreement between Clearfield County and Lawrence Township. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to approve discussing Road Material Bids, Jeremy Ruffner second.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve advertising for Bid 1,000 Ton (more or less) 2RC Limestone delivered to the township as needed, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report:
Jeremy Ruffner motion for secretary to get pay off amount for Engine Tanker, Randy Powell second.
Members of the Mill Road Fire Company presented a request to begin the process of purchasing a new Rescue Truck. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed
Supervisor Ruffner explained that the township received an offer on the Hyde Building in the amount of 450,000.00 and made a motion to accept the offer and move forward, Randy Powell second. He also asked the Solicitor to review the Sales Agreement that the purchaser is completing.
Brian Collins: No Report.
Randy Powell motion to appoint William Shaw as Co-Council for the township, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to pay the list of Bills in the amount of 84,818.36, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
No other business to come before the board.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Jeremy Ruffner second.
Meeting adjourned.
7:17 P.M.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Sergeant Julie Curry, Solicitor Linda Lewis, Jim Lynch, Jeff Corcino, Steve Smith, Randy Peacock, Kevin Graham.
Respectfully Submitted,
____________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-March 15th, 2022
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
March 15th, 2022
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
9120 Clearfield Curwensville Hwy
Clearfield, PA 16830
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Brian Collins and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience: None.
Brian Collins motion to approve the minutes of the March 1st, 2022 meeting as written by the Secretary, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Chief Clark reported that the new Tasers arrived.
Chief Clark also reported that Officer Jonathan Walker is scheduled for an Instructor Class on March 25th, 2022.
Team Force will be at the township on Friday to install the LPR in Car 5 and routers in Car 3 and Car 5.
Engineer’s Report: No report.
Solicitor’s Report: Solicitor Lewis presented a Resolution for approval to appoint Supervisor’s Randy Powell and Jeremy Ruffner to serve as members of the Regional Police Commission. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Solicitor Lewis also reviewed the Sales Agreement for the Hyde Building, she will get the buyer to sign the Agreement then present to supervisors for approval.
Recreational Park Board: No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer: The Secretary requested permission for a Conditional Use Hearing to be held on April 19th, 2022 @ 6:50 P.M. for Timbering on Flegal Road. Randy Powell motion to approve, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Roadmaster’s Report: Roadmaster Woodling reported that he is getting price quotes to paint the Handicap lines in the township parking lot and at the intersection of Fulton Street and River Road.
Roadmaster Woodling requested permission to advertise the 2022 Paving Project for 104th Calvary Road and Gulich Avenue. Randy Powell motion to approve, Brian Collins 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 asked permission to transfer funds in the amount of 37,969.72 from the Building Permit Fee Account to the Reserve Savings Account for the 2021 Building Permit Fees. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also asked for approval for Clearfield County to do a drawdown of funds from IDIS for an Invoice from Keller Engineer in the amount of 354.60 for the CDBG Kerr Project. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported that she spoke with a representative with Penelec about the Street Lights @ Industrial Park Road and where they were at with getting a price quote to install the streetlight. She is looking into it getting a quote again and will get back with the township.
The Secretary contacted KS Bank for a Payoff amount for the Hyde Engine Tanker and was given an amount of 181,958.94. Randy Powell motion to payoff the unit, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report:
Jeremy Ruffner: No Report.
Brian Collins: No Report.
Randy Powell reported that the township is moving forward with merging the Police Department with Clearfield Borough Police Department. He felt it is a good move for the township and Clearfield Borough. Clearfield Borough will be voting on it at their meeting on Thursday might.
Supervisor Ruffner is 100% in agreement that this is what is best for everyone. Not only will it provide better service to the community, but it also has the potential to save both municipalities money.
Chief Clark felt if it is done correctly, it will be a good move. Chief Clark explained that both Police Departments are having difficulty finding staff and a larger Police Department would be move attractive for Police officers.
Brian Collins motion to pay the list of Bills in the amount of 78,287.75, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor Ruffner welcomed Solicitor William Shaw as the Co-Solicitor for the township.
No other business to come before the Board.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn to Executive Session, Jeremy Ruffner second.
7:18 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to return from Executive Session, Jeremy Ruffner second.
8:15 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Jeremy Ruffner second.
Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor Linda Lewis & William Shaw, Clearfield Borough Police Chief Vincent McGinnis, Steve Livergood, Jeff Corcino, Amanda Thompson, Cherie Dysard.
Respectfully Submitted,
____________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Mtg-April 5th, 2022
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
April 5th, 2022
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
9120 Clearfield Curwensville Hwy
Clearfield, PA 16830
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of Supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Brian Collins and Randy Powell all present.
Public Comments: None.
Brian Collins motion to approve the minutes of the March 15th, 2022 meeting as written by the Secretary, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Chief Clark reviewed the Stats for the month of March and selected Officer Nathan Lash as Officer of the month.
Chief Clark also requested an Executive Session for Personnel issue.
Engineer’s Report: Updated report was submitted.
Solicitor’s report: No Report.
Recreational Park Board: No Report.
Code Enforcement: The Secretary requested a Conditional Use Hearing for Home Occupation for May 17th, 2022 @ 6:50 P.M. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Roadmaster Report: Roadmaster Woodling requested permission to advertise for Bid the DSA Project on Lick Run Road. Randy Powell motion to approve, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Roadmaster Woodling also presented a request to close Hemlock Hollow Road from Evans Road to Ed Bloom Road on April 23rd, 2022 for Stream Cleanup. Randy Powell motion to approve, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Secretary requested permission to advertise for positions on the Zoning Hearing Board for terms expiring and for an unexpired term on the Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals. Randy Powell motion to approve, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary presented a letter received from Kevin Wisor requesting to be reappointed to the Lawrence Township Recreational Park Board with the term to run until March 18th, 2027. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported that the township’s Electric Distribution Agreement with ENGIE will expire the end of April and she has received a quote for rates for service with DYNEGY being the best rate. The new Agreement would run from May 2022 thru May 2025 @ .07699 and asked if the supervisors wanted to proceed with the Agreement. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary asked permission to transfer funds from the Reserve Savings Account for the Dirt & Gravel Road expenses for the Scribbers Road Project and pay Invoice to Core & Main for Pipe for the Project in the amount of 3,582.00. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary opened Bids for 1,000 Ton (more or less) 2RC Limestone:
Woodland Equipment & Supply 14.79 Ton
Bucktail Excavators 15.32 Ton
Jeremy Ruffner motion to accept Bid from Woodland Equipment & Supply @ 14.79 Ton, Randy Powell second. Motion caried with none opposed.
The Secretary also reported that Lisa Kovalick from Clearfield County contacted her to schedule the 2022 CDBG Allotment with the first meeting on April 19th, 2022 @ 6:30 P.M. and the second meeting on June 21st, 2022 @ 6:30 P.M. Randy Powell motion to approve, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report: Jeremy Ruffner motion to discuss Fire Police, Randy Powell second. Terry Morgan, Fire Police Member, explained the issues they are having with no communication. It was discussed if they should disband, and each Fire Company have their own Fire Police. Supervisor Powell thinks he has the Charter for the Fire Police. The supervisors will review and consider what is best for all involved.
Brian Collins: No Report.
Randy Powell motion to appoint Secretary Barbara Shaffner as the Assistant Zoning Officer, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to appoint all three supervisors as Assistant Code Enforcement Officers, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor Powell reported that Animal Control officer Jamie Collins would like to go to one week per month instead of two weeks. At present time Clearfield Borough has two Animal Control Officers that each work on week per month and Lawrence Township Code Officer works two weeks per month. Melissa Fann
in who is employee by Clearfield Borough is willing to work the additional week for Lawrence Township. Brian Collins motion to hire Melissa Fannin as a Lawrence Township Animal Control Officer who will work one week each month, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Brian Collins motion to pay the list of Bills in the amount of 93,596.44, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
No other business to come before the Board.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn to Executive Session, Jeremy Ruffner second.
Randy Powell motion to return from Executive Session, Jeremy Ruffner second.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to discuss Personnel issue, Randy Powell second.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to accept employment separation with Debra Finkbeiner effective March 17th, 2022, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to advertise for Code/Zoning Officer retro to March 17th, 2022 with Secretary Barbara Shaffner as the Assistant Zoning Officer, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn to Executive Session for Personnel Issue, Jeremy Ruffner second.
7:34 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to return from Executive Session, Jeremy Ruffner second.
8:15 P.M.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to adjourn, Brian Collins second.
Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor’s Linda Lewis and William Shaw, Terry Morgan, Cherie Dysard, Amanda Thompson, Jeff Corcino.
Respectfully Submitted,
______________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
April 19th, 2022
7:00 P.M.
Municipal Building
9120 Clearfield Curwensville Hwy
Clearfield PA
Chairman Randy Powell called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors showed Jeremy Ruffner, Brian Collins and Randy Powell all present.
Comments from the audience:Louis Stubbs, a member of the Fire Police, was present to share his concerns with disbanding the Fire Police and each Fire Company having their own. He reported that the members of the Fire Police voted to keep as one.
Brian Collins motion to approve the minutes of the April 5th, 2022 meeting as written by the Secretary, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Police Report: Chief Clark reported that Carlson Technologies was in and installed the Virus Protection on the Police Department software.
Chief Clark also requested the supervisors to approve promoting Part Time Officer Nathan Lash to fulltime effective May 8th, 2022.
Engineer’s Report: No Report.
Solicitors Report: No report.
Recreational Park Board: No Report.
Code Enforcement Officer: The Assistant Code Officer requested approval of the Conditional Use for Timbering. Applicant is Harvey Miller, property is owned by John Their Jr and is located on Flegal Road. Parcel #123-K6-52,123-K6-75, 123-K6-70 with approximately 20.73 acres and is located in Zoning District Rural Agriculture. Randy Powell motion to approve, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Assistant Code Officer also presented a Land Development for Clearfield Readiness Center Renovations submitted by HF Lenz Co. It was approved by the Lawrence Township Planning Commission and forwarded to the supervisors for approval. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Also presented was a Subdivision submitted by Curry & Associates, property is owned by Pa & Ohio Rod & Gun Club and is located on Pifer Road. The tract of land is 123-K8-15, 123-K8-12 and 123-K8-78 total acres 922.3 acres. The subdivision is .676 acres and is zoned Rural Agriculture. Property to be purchased by Mark & Sharon Graham. Randy Powell motion to approve, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Roadmaster’s Report: Roadmaster Woodling requested permission for the Roadcrew to attend LTAP training for Risk Management & Traffic Safety to be held on May 5th, 2022 from 8:00 AM-noon. There is no cost for the course. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Roadmaster Woodling also reported that for the Bridge Project on Fork Run they will be installing pipe in order to put in a temporary bridge while they do the project.
Roadmaster Woodling also reported that the Pole with the control box @ Park Avenue will be moved back in order to create safety when working on the power for the Street Lights.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s report for the month of March was submitted for the supervisors review.
The Secretary reported that the township received an Invoice from Keller Engineering for the Kerr-Palmer & Patton Street Improvements in the amount for 177.30 and asked for approval of the Invoice and authorize Clearfield County to do a drawdown of funds from IDIS to pay the Invoice. Randy Powell motion to approve, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary reported that Mockenhaupt Benefits Group has completed the General Employees 2021 Allocation Report and Financial Statements, which indicated there is an additional amount of 91.00 that needs deposited into the General Employees Pension Plan for that period for the 7% contribution for 2021 and asked for approval to pay that to the plan. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary asked permission to transfer funds from the Act13 Account to the General Fund for the 1st Quarter Police wages and FICA in the amount of 58,190.30. Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also requested permission to transfer funds from the American Recovery Funds to the General Fund for items purchased for the Broadband Project in the amount of 528.94. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The 2022 Paving Bids were opened:
New Enterprise Stone & Lime 317,299.45
Chemung Supply 119,000.00-(This bid was for Guide Rail only Line Item #5,#6)
Glenn O Hawbaker 299,248.00
HRI, Inc. 308,605.00
The Supervisors reviewed by Line Item due to Chemung’s Bid and their Bid was higher for those
line items than any other bid placed.
Randy Powell motion to award the 2022 Paving Bid to Glenn O Hawbker for the entire project, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
The Secretary also reported she received an email from the Department of Transportation about their project on SR322 at the Bridge that crosses Clearfield Creek in the Golden Rod area. They will be paving the approaches to the structure and upgrading the guide rails and will only have one lane open during that time period with traffic signals installed. Due to the proximity of Kurtz Road to the end of the structure they are proposing to detour Kurtz Road traffic for the duration of the project to eliminate a fifth traffic signal and have the traffic go out Pauline Drive to Charles Road to SR 322. This Project is proposed for 2023. They ask the township’s approval. Randy Powell motion to approve, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor’s Report: Jeremy Ruffner motion to approve signing the Zito Media Agreement that will give Broadband Wifi Access in areas throughout the township with the cost of 45,000.00, Brian Collins second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to sign the Agreement with Clearfield County to utilize the radio tower located at 3215 Williams Road for the installation of fiber and radio microwage antennas at no cost to the County and Township grants to the County the right to utilize the dark fiber placed at the tower by the township, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Supervisor Ruffner would like to wait until after the Fire Chief’s meeting to discuss how to handle the Fire Police issue.
Supervisor Ruffner requested an Executive Session for personnel issue.
Brian Collins: No Report.
Randy Powell motion to hire Melissa Fannin as a Part Time Animal Control Officer at 240.00 per month, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Jeremy Ruffner motion to promote Police Officer Nathan Lash to fulltime effective May 8th, 2022, Randy Powell second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to hire a Grant Writer and supervisors will discuss details about the service, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
Randy Powell motion to pay the list of Bills in the amount of 141,186.50, Jeremy Ruffner second. Motion carried with none opposed.
No other business to come before the Board.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn to Executive Session, Jeremy Ruffner second.
7:43 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to return from Executive Session, Jeremy Ruffner second.
8:15 P.M.
Randy Powell motion to adjourn, Jeremy Ruffner second.
Meeting adjourned.
Present: Secretary Barbara Shaffner, Roadmaster Ronald Woodling, Police Chief Douglas Clark, Solicitor Linda Lewis, Louis Stubbs, Robert Neeper, Dave Filippell, Cherie Dysard, Jeff Corcino.
Respectfully Submitted,
____________________________
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary