Perry Township, Greene County, PA

The September 8, 2009 meeting of the Perry Township Supervisors was called to order by Chairman, Robert Kennedy followed by the Pledge to Flag. Board members present were, Allen Lemley, Robert Kennedy, Public in attendance were, Michael Bigley, Esq., Glen Evans, Gregg Barb, Ron & Patti Lemley, Joe Fox, Jan Ditzian, John Weaver, William Kendall , Alene Phillips, Mary Howard, and Cindy Bailey.

Public Comments: Patty Lemley wanted to know if the check for the Family Fun Fest was sent and was told it had been, she asked about the Breakfast with Santa and $50.00 for the Santa, the supervisors told her that they saw no problem with that. She has a budget left of $245.83.The breakfast would be in the banquet room at Sorrella’s and they would ask for donation to cover costs. She would like a copy of Pat Smith’s letter of resignation. She wanted to know about the refund of her $200.00 from sewer permits in 2006 that never had a final inspection. Mr. Bigley stated after review of the file he would advise the board the fee was to be forfeited. Patti asked about the enforcement of the ordinances. She stated that Mr. Bigley said the Township could not enforce their ordinances. Mr. Bigley stated the township could send out letters asking someone to come in compliance with a violation if the Supervisors felt it was needed, but since they would be the board to review the violation they could not issue a violation notice that need to be done by a Code Enforcement Officer since the town ship does not have one, they can send out letters. Patty wanted to know why don’t they do something about Mrs. Harvey, Mr. Kennedy stated that he had looked at Mrs. Harvey and felt that she had not been in violation.

Mrs. Phillips asked about the Scotchuel property and everything they have on their property.

John Weaver said he had not heard anything from Mr. Stout’s office or Mr. Russell from Penn Dot about his house. He said he talked to Mr. Meighen from Penn Dot and was told that it was not practical to move the road the best solution would be to by his house so he was going to contact Penn Dot again. Mr. Kennedy said he would do whatever he could to help.

Joe Fox wanted to know what the township does about compliance of the ordinances. Mr. Kennedy stated if the township gets a complaint they go look at the situation, if they feel the property is in violation they send a letter asking the owners to come into compliance. Most of the time a letter is all it takes.

Patty Lemley wanted to know about Mr. Phillips. Mr. Kennedy stated that a motion was on the agenda concerning Mr. Phillips. She wanted to know why Kelly position was never placed on agenda. She felt it was against the Sunshine law.

Bill Kendall wanted to know if the Senior Center was to hold bingo or some other function would the supervisors be able to purchase one of the neon sign to display to show what was going on in the community. The Supervisors agreed to check on where they could get one and the Township and Senior Center could use it. Joe Fox state that would be a great idea and the sign would benefit the community.

Mr. Kennedy said we are still looking for a standing flag also.

Patty asked Mr. Lemley if he was going to resign. He stated he might just run for another term.

A motion to approve the minutes with the corrections of August 11, 2009 was made by Robert Kennedy and seconded by Allen Lemley.

Vote Unanimous

A motion by Robert Kennedy and seconded by Allen Lemley to approve the treasurer report

General Fund: $5695.64 Payroll & Liabilities: $15,599.39 Special funds: $9222.74.

Total expenses: $30,517.77

Vote Unanimous

Under old business a motion was made by Allen Lemley and seconded by Robert Kennedy to dismiss G. Albert Phillips as a road master with the effective date of June 22, 2009.

Vote Unanimous

Under new business a motion to approve the REVENUE SHARING RESOLUTION # 9 2009 was made by Allen Lemley and seconded by Robert Kennedy.

Vote Unanimous

A motion was made to approve Resolution # 10- 2009 supplemental appropriation for the 2009 budget by Allen Lemley and seconded by Robert Kennedy.

Vote Unanimous

A motion was made to approve Resolution # 11- 2009 providing for budgetary transfer of encumbered moneys by Allen Lemley and seconded by Robert Kennedy.

Vote Unanimous

A motion to accept the resignation of Pat Smith from the Recreation board was made by Allen Lemley and seconded by Robert Kennedy.

Vote Unanimous

A motion to authorize the Township Solicitor to pursue any compensation due the township for the damage to Township Route 538 from the heavy hauling by American Oil & Gas was made by Allen Lemley and seconded by Robert Kennedy.

Vote Unanimous

Joe Fox asked if the road sign packet was received by the township. Robert Kennedy stated that he received a letter from Penn Dot and would put them up as soon as the State was finished with the work on the road right away.

With no further business before the board a motion to adjourn is made by Robert Kennedy and seconded by Allen Lemley at 3:36 P.M.

Vote Unanimous

Respectfully submitted by Lila Ayersman,

Meeting of July 14, 2009, 3:00 P.M. Perry Township Building

The July 14, 2009 meeting of the Perry Township Supervisors was called to order by Chairman, Robert Kennedy followed by the Pledge to Flag. Board members present were, Allen Lemley, Robert Kennedy, Public in attendance were, Michael Bigley, Esq., Ronald Howard, Glen Evans, Greg Barb, Ron & Patti Lemley, Joe Fox, Jan Ditzian, William Bennett and Cindy Bailey.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Patti Lemley asked about the 2006 Audit. She was told the explanation is in the report. It was filed with the state and advertised in the paper. Patti asked about the status of Mr. Phillips. Mr. Kennedy stated that it was a personnel matter and that he was no longer a working road-master but he was still an elected Supervisor and he would be entitled to supervisor’s compensation only. She also wanted to know about the Sr. Center. Mr. Kennedy stated the Township would be meeting with Area on Aging and Community Action Southwest and would try to do what they could to keep the center open. She wanted to know about her neighbor’s property maintenance. Mr. Bigley stated he was waiting to hear about it at the last meeting but it was not brought up. He suggested that Mr. and Mrs. Lemley try to work out some kind of an agreement with the family. Until the township could get someone or a police officer in the township to enforce the ordinances there was not much they could do right now. But they were working on the Police Officer. Patti stated she was having trouble getting any members of the Rec. Board to meet. Mr. Kennedy stated she should have a bylaw that should address the problem. Mr. Bigley stated as Chairman of the Committee, Patti, should write a letter to each member asking if they still wished to be a member, if they did not wish to continue to either resign or she should ask the Supervisors to remove them from the board.

Jan Ditzian questions as to who owned the Senior Center. Mr. Kennedy stated the Township owned the building. Community Southwest was in charge of the funding for the Center.

Joe Fox asked about Jake Brakes and the big trucks coming over from Route 19. You need to put some kind of tape on the signs so they can be seen. Find out where you get the tape and we will put it up.

Minutes for the June 9, 2009 meeting were read and approved with a motion by Robert Kennedy and seconded by Allen Lemley.

Vote Unanimous

NEW BUSINESS

A motion to hire Timothy R. McCartney as an Operator at $14.00 per hour with a probation period of 90 days, benefits are to be pro-rated was made by Robert Kennedy, seconded by Allen Lemley.

Vote Unanimous

A motion to approve the Heavy Hauling Agreement with Penn West Trading Company was made by Robert Kennedy and seconded by Allen Lemley.

Vote Unanimous

A motion to approve Resolution #9, 2009 AUTHORIZING SMALL BORROWING FOR CAPITAL PURPOSES, was made by Allen Lemley and seconded by Robert Kennedy.

Vote Unanimous

A Motion to approve the Resolution to appoint Lila Ayersman as the delegate for Perry Township in the Tax Collection Committee and Robert Kennedy as the alternated delegate in accordance with Pa Law Act 32 was made by Allen Lemley seconded by Robert Kennedy.

Vote Unanimous

A motion to enter into a three year, lease to purchase agreement with Crystal Sound Systems, Inc. for 9 low band mobile units and 1 Motorola 60 watt 4 channel base station with all necessary equipment was made by Allen Lemley and seconded by Robert Kennedy.

Vote Unanimous

The treasurer’s report was read and approved for payment with a motion by Allen Lemley and seconded by Robert Kennedy. General Bills $33,097.49 and Payroll and Liabilities $13,481.17.

Vote Unanimous

Information Items: Clean Up Day will be Saturday, October 3, 2009 at the Township Building. The township received the $60,000.00 grant to purchase new equipment.

With no further action before the board, Mr. Kennedy mad a motion at 3:48 PM to adjourn with Allen Lemley seconding the motion.

Meeting of June 9, 2009, 3:00 P.M. Perry Township Building

The June 9, 2009 meeting of the Perry Township Supervisors was called to order by Chairman, Robert Kennedy followed by the Pledge to Flag. Board members present were, Allen Lemley, Robert Kennedy, Public in attendance were, Michael Bigley, Esq. Don Chappel, Rae Ann Tronetti, CPA, Ronald Howard, Glen Evans, Greg Barb, Ron & Patti Lemley, Joe Fox, Alien Phillips, George Wolfe, Lloyd and Elizabeth Lohr, William Bennett, Sandy Leibhold, Jenny Bardwell, Susan Brown, Tom Lofiego, and Cindy Bailey
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Patti Lemley asked if Albert Phillips had checked about Pat Smith’s participation on Rec Board. Mr. Kennedy stated he would check on it.
There were several questions about the Senior Center. The public is very worried about what the community could do to help. Mr. Kennedy stated that the supervisors were trying to do everything possible to help the situation at the Center. We have written a letter that is being circulated to get signatures to send to the elected officials. Betty Anderson is passing it around and we have sheets that anyone can sign. It was asked if any money from sale of property could be used. Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Lemley stated that the township has not received any money to date. When they do they will decide what it will be used for.
Mr. Kennedy thanked Tom Lofiego for trimming at Center.
Elizabeth Lohr as about Primary Care Center. Mr. Kennedy stated the Planning had given the Final Approval. Mr. Bennett who is a board member said they had just signed a new lease and the ground breaking date was going to be in June but some changes were made and it had to be changed.
Don Chappel from the Greene Co Industrial Development spoke on the KOZ for Meadow Ridge Park. He wants a resolution to approve a seven year extension on tax abatement to include the vacant land. Sandy Liebhold had several questions concerning the Park. He concern was in it use and did not feel that the Park was not very successful and thought the Supervisors should look very closely at it before they agreed to a new extension.
Patti Lemley asked Mr. Chappel about the property at Chesapeake and buffer zone. Mr. Chappel stated she should talk to the County or Planning Commission they are the people who was responsible for the agreement.
Joe Fox noted the work on the Park that was done.
With no further comments Mr. Kennedy moved on with the agenda items.
The Minutes from May 12, 2009 meeting were approved as read with a motion by Robert Kennedy and seconded by Allen Lemley
Vote Unanimous
The treasurer Report with General Fund & Special Funds: $27,696.32 & Payroll and Liabilities: $17,062.72was approved with a motion to approve the payment of bills Motion by Allen Lemley with a seconded by Robert Kennedy
Vote Unanimous
Under old business the Audit report for 2006, 2007 and 2008 was presented and accepted by a motion by Robert Kennedy and a second by Allen Lemley.
Vote Unanimous
Under new business a motion to accept the resignation of Allen Lemley as a Road-master was made by Robert Kennedy and seconded by Allen Lemley
Vote Unanimous
A motion to approve a Heavy Hauling Agreement with Mepco. LLC was made by Robert Kennedy and seconded by Allen Lemley
Vote Unanimous
. A motion to approve Resolution # 6 the Extension of the designated Keystone Opportunity Zone, Keystone Opportunity Expanded Zone or the Keystone Opportunity Improvement Zone for a seven year period. (Option # 1) was made by Robert Kennedy and seconded by Allen Lemley
Vote Unanimous
A motion to approve Resolution # 7 to enter into an Agreement with Penn Dot and Perry Township to use the dot Grants on line reporting system for filing the Liquid Fuels forms annually was made by Robert Kennedy and seconded by Allen Lemley
Vote Unanimous
A motion to hire Ronald Howard as an Operator at $14.00 hour with a probation period of 90 days was made by Allen Lemley and seconded by Robert Kennedy
Vote Unanimous
A motion to allow Cory Grandel and Michael Bigley to look in to Pension Plan for Township and to do any necessary paper work to change the Actuary on the fund was made by Robert Kennedy and seconded by Allen Lemley.
Vote Unanimous
Perry Township Community yard sale will be held on June 20, 2009. There are also signs stating the Community day yard sale will be on June 13, 2009. No one knows for sure who set the date. The supervisors will check into it.
With no other business before the board a motion to adjourn was made by Robert Kennedy and seconded by Allen Lemley at 3:55 P.M.

Meeting of May 12, 2009 3:00 P.M. Perry Township Building

The May 12, 2009 meeting of the Perry Township Supervisors was called to order by Chairman, Robert Kennedy followed by the Pledge to Flag. Board members present were, Allen Lemley, Robert Kennedy, and G. Albert Phillips. Public in attendance were John Weaver, Glen Evans, Greg Barb, Ron & Patti Lemley, Joe Fox, Alien Phillips, George Wolfe, Tom Lofiego, Lenny George and Cindy Bailey.

Bids for old equipment (Kamatso 180 Loader as is) were opened as follows:

Rogers Auto Sale $ 2,680.00

KW Sales LLC $21,786.00

Walsh Equipment at $24,000.00

With a motion by Robert Kennedy and seconded by Albert Phillips to accept the high bid of $24,000.00

Vote unanimous

Opened the bid for the property where the old community park.

Leonard & Rebecca George bid of $216,900.00 required deposit of $2000.00 is included.

With on other bid Albert Phillips made a motion to accept the bid and Allen Lemley seconded the bid.

Vote unanimous

Public Comments:

Patti Lemley: She had several questions:

1. Wants a copy of her Oath of Office. We will give it to her as soon as Jennie Roush sends them to us.

2. Wants to have a Basket Bingo for the Rec. Board fund raiser. Mr. Bigley told Patti to check and see if she will need a Small Chance License or if the Legion has one do they fall under theirs.

3. She wants to know if Amy Lemley resignation for Rec Board and what Patti Smith is going to do about being on the board she has not attended any meeting since she was appointed. The Township has not received any resignations and Mr. Phillips would check with Patti Smith what she wants to do.

4. What is Primary Care Center status? She heard that Cornerstone was going to pull out from the Center. The Supervisors stated that all they know is the Planning Commission approved their plans and we have a copy of the site plans, as far as they know things are moving along.

5. Does the township have any more information about the 2006 Audit, and has the new Audit firm talked to Milinovich. The Deltron firm doing the audit was down and picked up filed to complete the audit. Do not know if they would have talked to Milinovich office or not. When the 2006 audit is complete they will give the final on all three years audits.

The Minutes APRIL 14, 2009 with the correction of name of Amy Minor and DCED TO DCNR were read and a motion to approve was made by Robert Kennedy and seconded by Albert Phillips

Vote Unanimous

The Treasurer report was presented with expenditures from General Fund in the amount of $12,388.49; Payroll and Liabilities $14,026.86 with a motion by Albert Phillips and seconded by Allen Lemley to approve for payment

Vote Unanimous

Under Old business:

The quotes for camera were $2800. Albert sent the information to the people for the crime watch meeting since he would not be able to attend. Tom Lofiego stated he had attended the meeting and the crime watch member suggested having a fund raiser to help with camera. Would the camera be able to be view on the web site. Albert state they were looking into all the rules and regulation on what and where you can have the camera pointed at.

Community Center will be ready for the Primary Election and they will have food on the day of election. If anyone would like to donate food please just drop it off at the center. Patti questioned about who does the mowing and trimming at the Center. It is Tom Lofiego volunteered to trim.

NEW BUSINESS:

A motion to adopt Resolution No. 5, 2009 for Grant in the amount of $25,000.00 for Perry Township Park was made by Albert Phillips and seconded by Allen Lemley

Vote Unanimous

A motion to hire Andrea Redding as the Assistant Secretary at a rate of $10.50 per hour on an as need basis was made by Albert Phillips and seconded by Allen Lemley

Vote Unanimous

Information: There will be a Community Day Yard Sale on June 20, 2009 and the townships (Greensboro, Cumberland and Wayne) are going together for a meeting about zoning on May 27, 2009 in Cumberland Township for general discussion.

The township has register with Career Link to have summer help that will allow local students to work for the summer.

With no further business at 3:50 P.M. Robert Kennedy made a motion to adjourn the meeting with Allen Lemley seconding the motion.

Meeting of April 14, 2009 3:00 P.M. Perry Township Building

The April 14, 2009 meeting of the Perry Township Supervisors was called to order by Chairman, Robert Kennedy followed by the Pledge to Flag. Board members present were, Allen Lemley, Robert Kennedy, and G. Albert Phillips. Public in attendance were John Weaver. Glen Evans, Greg Barb Ron & Patti Lemley, Lloyd & Elizabeth Lohr, John Weaver, Joe Fox, Kenneth Stewart and Cindy Bailey

OPEN OF BIDS (CHURCH RUN T 536 ROAD BRIDGE)

PROSHOT CONCRETE INC. NO BID

J. TENNANT TRUCKING: Total bid ($12,600.00)

OPEN BID FOR MATERIALS (See attached sheet)

A motion by Allen Lemley to accept the low bids for the materials: ( see list)motion was seconded by Albert Phillips

Vote unanimous

A motion to approve the minutes of March 10, 2009 was made by Albert Phillips and seconded by Allen Lemley.

Vote unanimous

A motion by Albert Phillips to pay the bill and seconded by Allen Lemley. General Fund: $31,270.02 Street Lights: $1,052.24 Payroll and Liabilities: $14,906.54 and State $895.99 & Rec. $1,027.98 total $49,152.77

Vote Unanimous

Public Comments:

Patti Lemley wanted to know about updating the Township web site. She was told that we would contact Sandy to make the changes to web site. She wanted to know about the 2006 Audit and was told it was being completed, and yes we paid for the 1st audit as well as paying the have it audit completed. So there will be no more questions or confusion about the audit. She noted that the Easter egg Hunt was a great success. Amy Minor will just donate the drink that was used. Patti also wanted to know about the Holding tank ordinance Mr. Kennedy stated that it was still being looked at.

Joe Fox wanted to know if they could change the meeting dates for the Planning Commission back to original dates because some of the member were having a hard time making the meeting. They would discuss it at to-nights meeting and if it was agreeable with the members the township would advertise the new times.

Elizabeth Lohr asked about the plans for the new Primary Care building. Albert stated the site plans were given to the township this week and things were moving along with new building.

Under old Business, Mr. Weaver was told that Mr. Kennedy called Penn Dot about his problem and they would have to contact Robert Russell at the Waynesburg Office, he is the one in charge of these projects.

Albert Phillips stated that quotes were received on additional camera for the Township and they were going to see if any funding or grants to purchase these could be obtained.

Albert Phillips and Joe Fox attended the Multi Municipal meeting this week and are looking some type of zoning and funding for it.

Under new business a motion is was made to sign the lease agreement with County of Greene to change the Election Precinct Voting Place from the Mt Morris Gospel tabernacle Church to the Mt Morris Community Building Library by Albert Phillips and seconded by Allen Lemley.

Vote Unanimous

A motion by Allen Lemley to approve Resolution # 3 2009 to set the millage rate for Fire Hydrants in Mt Morris District # 1 with Mt Morris Water & Sewage Authority to .17 mills and was seconded by Albert Phillips.

Vote Unanimous

A motion by Albert Phillips to approve Resolution # 4 2009 to set the millage rate for Fire Hydrants District # 2 with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority at .5 mills was seconded by Allen Lemley.

Vote Unanimous

A motion was made by Albert Phillips to enter into an Easement & Right Away Agreement with Mt. V Oil and Gas, Inc. and was seconded by Allen Lemley.

Vote Unanimous

Allen Lemley made a motion is needed a motion to Re -Appoint Keith Anderson to UCC Appeal Board and Albert Phillips seconded it.

Vote Unanimous

Allen Lemley made a motion to approve the Municipal Approval & Lot Split as follows:

1. Brookover to Brookover property that was laid out by H. G. Brewer

2. Perry Township to Perry Township property was laid out by Paul Board

3. Primary Care Consolidation as laid out by Widmer Engineering, Inc

The motion was seconded by Albert Phillips.

Vote Unanimous

Albert Phillips made the motion to change to a summer work schedule of 4 - 10 hour days (6 to 4) it was seconded by Allen Lemley. The supervisors stated that I would work out better on the days they were mowing or grading roads they would not have to stop in middle of a project.

Vote unanimous

Albert Phillips made a motion is need to advertise for the sale of the 1995 Komatsu WA 180 Wheel Loader, Allen Lemley seconded the motion

Vote Unanimous

The following were informational items:

Perry Township will receive a $25,000.00 grant for the Community Park through DCNR and a $2,000.00 Grant from Greene County Park and Recreation.

We painted the Library and hall at the Senior Center with the help of the County inmates to get it ready for the Primary election.

Albert Phillips and Joe Fox attended the Multi- Municipal meeting with a lot of discussion on Zoning for the townships.

Albert Phillips met with DSM to get quotes for additional camera for Perry Township for additional security.

With no further business Albert Phillips made a motion at 3:50P.M. to adjourn and Allen Lemley seconded the motion.

Vote Unanimous

Meeting of March 10, 2009 3:00 P.M. Perry Township Building

The March 10, 2009 meeting of the Perry Township Supervisors was called to order by Chairman, Robert Kennedy followed by the Pledge to Flag. Board members present were, Allen Lemley, Robert Kennedy, and G. Albert Phillips. Public in attendance were John Weaver. Glen Evans, Greg Barb and Anna King.

Public Comets:

Mr. Weaver wanted to know if anything could be done about the problem in front of his home with the widening of road. Supervisors explained they have talked to Penn Dot and would give Mr. Stout’s office a call again.

Mr. Kennedy asked Mr. Barb, how is agreement was coming he stated his agreement was going slow.

No further comments the supervisors moved on with the reading of Minutes of February 10, 2009 meeting.

Mr. Bigley noted a word correction from personal matter to personnel matter was need. With no other correction the minutes were approved as read with a motion by Allen Lemley and seconded by Albert Phillips.

Vote Unanimous

The treasurer report was presented. General Fund bills $67,196.46 and Payroll and Liabilities $14,840.50. The large amount for General bill was due to payment to Walsh Equipment for new truck.

Albert Phillips made a motion to accept the treasurer report and Allen Lemley seconded the motion.

Vote Unanimous

Under old business Allen Lemley made a motion to adjust the mileage rated from $.58 to $.55 the new IRS rate. Albert Phillips seconded the motion.

Vote unanimous

It was noted the Township received the reimbursement for the County Park & Recreation of $2500. for 2008 and has applied for a $3000.00 grant in 2009.

New Business the Township will have a Clean Up Day on Saturday May 2, 2009 from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The Township would like to thank Rick Smith for the dumpsters. The same rules apply as in the past as to what you are allowed to dispose of. You will receive information with tax notices.

Allen Lemley made a motion to re-appoint Francis Minor to the Mt Morris Water and Sewer Board with his term to expire on December 31, 2014. Albert Phillips seconded the motion.

Vote Unanimous

Albert Phillips made a motion to approve the Heaving Hauling Agreements with Enervest and H. & H. Stone. Allen Lemley seconded the motion.

Vote Unanimous

Albert Phillips made a motion to advertise for the following materials. All Aggregate, cold patch & hot patch and all patch materials, gasoline & diesel fuel, E3 Emulsion with bids to be opened at 3:00 P.M .on April 14, 2009 of the Township Supervisors meeting . Allen Lemley seconded the motion.

Vote Unanimous

Allen Lemley made a motion to advertise for the Repair to T.536 Church Run Road Bridge with bids to be open also at the April 14, 2009 Supervisors meeting at 3:00 P.M. Albert Phillips seconded the motion.

Vote Unanimous

At 3:17 P.M. with no other business before the board, Albert Phillips made a motion to adjourn with Allen Lemley seconding the motion.

Vote Unanimous

Meeting of February 10, 2009 3:00 P.M. Perry Township Building

The February 10, 2009 meeting of the Perry Township Supervisors was called to order by Chairman, Robert Kennedy followed by the Pledge to Flag. Board members present were, Allen Lemley, Robert Kennedy and G. Albert Phillips. Public in attendance were: Glen Evans, William Bennett, Ron & Patti Lemley, Bonnie & Joe Fox, Kenneth Stewart, Greg Barb, John Weaver and Cindy Bailey. Mr. Kennedy introduced our Solicitor, Michael P. Bigley.

Public Comments: Patti Lemley had six questions for the Supervisors. 1. Resolution # 5, 2008.What were the changes. Mr. Kennedy stated after review he did not believe the changes proposed were included and the Supervisors would be reviewing it.

2. Second class Township Ordinance. She was told she needs to be more specific. She asked about Randy Copeland resignation. Mr. Bigley stated that was a personal matter and the board would not discuss it in public. She could meet later if needed.

3. The re-organization meeting of Rec. Board. Why no one was there to open the gate for the meeting? Mr. Phillips apologized to her, stating he was held up in town and did not get to the Township building until later.

4. Audit of 2006. She was told the Supervisors were taking steps to have a completed and or reconciled audit.

5. Has the township received the Grant money from the County for park yet? She was told the Township has sent the necessary invoice for payment to the County are waiting for check, they have also received an application to apply for this year’s funding.

6. Has the Township received the Grant for new equipment from Mr. DeWeese’s office yet? Mr. Kennedy said the grant was approved and the township is just waiting for the funds.

Mr. Fox said that he would like to thank the Township for the outstanding job they have done in the Township this past year. The changes made have been great.

Mr. Bennett wanted to know if the Township had any input on the garbage pickup in the township. His garbage is not picked up regularly.

Mr. Kennedy stated this was a free enterprise. He could hire any company he wanted to.

Robert Kennedy made a motion to approve the Minutes of January 6, 2009 and Albert Phillips seconded the motion.

Patti Lemley asked about the mileage rate. She was told that was the amount of IRS rate at the time. If it has changed we will look into it. Vote unanimous

Mr. Kennedy made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report: General Bills ($59,556.90 and Payroll Liabilities ($24,340.61). It was noted the payment for new truck was in the bill and Mr. Fox asked about Equitable Gas bill. It was noted that is a two month bill. Vote Unanimous

A motion by Albert Phillips and seconded by Allen Lemley to approve the recommendation of the Auditors to set the Supervisors salary at $16.50 an hour, eight hour work day, three week vacation, three sick days, three days with pay for death in family, life and health insurance, retirement benefits and paid holiday the same as the other employees of the Township. Vote Unanimous

A motion to apply to the County for Liquid fuel money for road signs was made by Allen Lemley and seconded by Albert Phillips. Vote Unanimous Albert Phillips made a motion to adopt Resolution # 2, 2009 to enter into a Small Borrowing for Capital Purposes (Dodge Truck with plow) and Allen Lemley seconded it. Vote Unanimous

A motion to set the filing fee at $100.00 for any Heavy Hauling agreement was made by Albert Phillips and seconded by Allen Lemley. Vote Unanimous

A motion to hire the Deltron Consulting Inc to complete and /or reconcile the 2006 Audit was made by Albert Phillips and seconded by Allen Lemley Vote Unanimous

Albert Phillips made a motion to set the Solicitor’s fee at $80.00 per hour and $125.00 per month as a retainer if he attends the meeting with Allen Lemley seconded the motion. Vote Unanimous.

Albert Phillips stated he had some inquires as to whether or not the Township would be having a Clean Up Day this year. Mr. Kennedy stated that he has not received any word if there would be money available this year. He will ask again and if there is money the information can be sent with tax notices.

With no other business before the board Albert Phillips made a motion at 3:37P.M. to adjourn and it was seconded by Allen Lemley. Vote Unanimous.

Respectfully submitted by Lila S. Ayersman Secretary

Perry Township Supervisors Re-Organization Meeting January 6, 2009 9:30 P.M., Perry Township Building

The January 6, 2009 Perry Township Re Organization meeting was called to order by Chairman Robert Kennedy followed by the Pledge to Flag. Supervisors present were Robert N. Kennedy, Allen Lemley and Albert Phillips. Public in attendance were Lloyd and Elizabeth Lohr and Ron & Patti Lemley

Public Comments: Will be held at the end of Re-organizational meeting, but prior to new business. Allen Lemley made a motion to nominate Robert Kennedy as Chairman and Albert seconded the motion. Mr. Kennedy accepts Vote Unanimous

Albert Phillips made a motion to appoint Lila Ayersman as Secretary-Treasurer Allen Lemley seconded the motion. Vote Unanimous

Albert Phillips made a motion to raise the secretary salary to $13.27per hr. Allen Lemley seconded the motion. Vote Unanimous

Allen Lemley made a motion to recommending to the board of auditors that the treasurer’s bond be set at $110,000.00. Albert Phillips seconded the motion Vote Unanimous

Albert Phillips made a motion to employ Joseph M, Raddish and Kenneth M, Rowan as full time operators for the township Allen Lemley seconded the motion. Vote Unanimous

Albert Phillips made a motion to set the operators wages at $14.00 hour and to set the laborers wages at $10.00 per hour seconded by Allen Lemley with the following work package: All workdays to be eight hours, with a normal forty-hour workweek, all overtime to be compensated with one and one half hours for each hour worked overtime. The compensation for overtime may be used during normal workweek. If employees are called out and have a scheduled day off time will be one and a half, if any employee has overtime coming from the previous year they can carry 40 hours over to the next year. All overtime must be used within the year earned unless prior approval by Supervisors. Full time employees will receive 3 sick days to accumulate. Any unused time can placed in Township sick bank to be used by full time employees. Full time employees will given eleven paid holidays providing the have worked anytime in the pay period that the holiday falls, (New employee must have work a 90 day probation period before they are entitled full benefits, vacation will be pro-rated per month first year) Part time employees must be employed two weeks prior to the holiday to be eligible for holiday pay. Holidays observed are New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Veterans Day, Christmas Day with day before or day after, one day for Birthday and both election days. To give full time employees two weeks paid vacation and three days off in case of death in immediate family including Spouse, Children, Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, Grandparents, Mother and Father in law, Step Mother and Step Father. All full time employees shall be covered by the townships Life & Hospital insurance (effective after 90 days of new hire) Retirement (after 6 months). If employees who are absent 3 days or more (unless prior approval) shall present a doctors excuse at such time, it is the responsibility of the employee to notify the employer of said absence Vote Unanimous Allen Lemley made a motion to set the Mileage at current rate of $.58 and seconded by Albert Phillips. Vote Unanimous

Albert Phillips made a motion to appoint Building Inspector Underwriters as Building Inspectors and Allen Lemley seconded the motion. Vote Unanimous

Allen Lemley made a motion to appoint Garrett A, Phillips as Road master Robert Kennedy seconded the motion. Vote Unanimous

Albert Phillips made a motion to appoint Allen D, Lemley as road master Robert Kennedy seconded the motion. Vote Unanimous

Allen Lemley made a motion to appoint Robert N, Kennedy as road master with Allen Lemley seconded the motion. Vote Unanimous

Albert Phillips made a motion to hold the monthly meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 3:00 PM at the township office Payroll will be paid every two weeks, Things can be approved prior to meetings but final approval will be on meeting day and seconded by Allen Lemley. Vote Unanimous

Allen Lemley made a motion that the premium on the treasurers bond is paid and the prorated share of the tax collectors bond is paid and seconded by Albert Phillips. Vote Unanimous

Allen Lemley made a motion to appoint Hook & Hook as solicitor and legal counsel for the township. With no seconded the motion died.

Albert Phillips made a motion to appoint Michael Bigley as solicitor and legal counsel for the township. Robert Kennedy seconded the motion Albert Phillips and Robert Kennedy voted yes and Allen Lemley voted No. Motion carried.

Albert Phillips made a motion to make National City Bank be the designated as main depositors for township funds, First Federal Savings & Loans of Greene County for savings because of interest rates and Allen Lemley seconded the motion. Vote Unanimous

Allen Lemley made a motion and seconded by Albert Phillips to allow the treasurer to transfer access monies from checking to savings in order to receive more interest on unused funds and to withdraw funds from savings as needed to meet expenses. Vote Unanimous

Allen Lemley made a motion to approve Resolution #1 2009 Southeastern Greene County Cooperative Communities Comprehensive Plan for Greene County and seconded by Albert Phillips. Vote Unanimous

Albert Phillips made a motion to appoint Patricia Smith to fill the expired term of Elizabeth Lemley on the Recreation Board. Term to expire December 31, 2014 with Allen Lemley seconding the motion Vote Unanimous

Allen Lemley made a motion to re-appoint Charles Lemley Jr. to Water and Sewage Board term to expire December 31, 2014 and Albert Phillips seconded the motion. Vote Unanimous

Albert Phillips made a motion to appoint Robert Killinger K2 Engineer and Timothy Neil as the SEO officer for Perry Township. See attached fee schedule. Allen Lemley seconded the motion. Vote Unanimous

Allen Lemley made a motion that any employee operating township equipment must be eighteen years of age and has a valid driver’s license and CDL license and that anyone under eighteen must have a work permit and Social Security card. Albert Phillips seconded the motion. Vote Unanimous Albert Phillips made a motion to allowing the secretary to purchase necessary supplies and equipment for the year 2009 with Allen Lemley seconding the motion. Vote Unanimous

Allen Lemley made a motion to appoint Bill Bennett to serve on the vacancy board in accordance with act 67 of 1978with a second by Albert Phillips. Vote Unanimous

Allen Lemley made a motion the tax collector is to be paid at each month from the Fire Hydrant, Fire Protection, Machinery Fund, Light Fund and General Fund for real estate at a rate of 5% and filing unpaid taxes with the county, The fire department to be paid twice a year from taxes collected and deposited in the Fire Protection Fund, first payment after the discount period and at the end of the year. Seconded by Albert Phillips. Vote Unanimous

Albert Phillips made a motion to authorize the Mt. Morris Volunteer Fire Department to attend carnivals and parades in neighboring communities if they have enough equipment at home to protect the township and allow them to hold fund raising activities to help maintain the department and to also attend training out of state with Allen Lemley seconding the motion. Vote Unanimous

Albert Phillips made a motion to appoint Allen Lemley to be Chief Administrator of the township pension plan it was seconded by Robert Kennedy. Vote Unanimous

Allen Lemley made a motion for the township to attend the Township State Convention in Hershey April 18, 2009. Motion seconded by Albert Phillips. Vote Unanimous Albert Phillips made a motion to put the organization into effect and Allen Lemley seconded the motion. Vote Unanimous

A motion to ask the auditors to set the road masters wages at 16.50 an hour, eight hour work day, three weeks paid vacation, 3 sick days, 3 days off with pay in case of death in the family, life and health insurance, retirement benefits and nine paid holidays the same as other employees was tabled.

Motion by Allen Lemley seconded by Albert Phillips Allen Lemley made a motion to pay SJ Singer Associates $1525.00 from the township pension plan DA 5855 annual administration fee for the plan for the year 2009 actuarial valuation and Albert Phillips seconded the motion Vote Unanimous

Public Comments Albert Phillips told Patti Lemley they would try to answer all of her requests since they had not have time to review all her questions. Patti Lemley asked about the quotes for the ball park. She didn’t feel the contract was awarded the right way.

Her next questions was about the 2006 Audit again it was explained that when the 2007 audit was completed the CPA firm felt that three accounts were not included in 2006 Mr. Kennedy stated they had contacted the firm that did the 2006 audit but had not heard back from them. The 2007 Audit was filed in Clerk of Courts and filed with the State. Mr. Phillips stated the firm has not been paid yet.

Patti wanted to know about the December 31, 2008 meeting did not think it was advertised properly she was shown the advertisement from the newspaper stating the time and place.

Her next questions was concerning the Holding tank resolution. Wanting to know what was modified. Mr. Kennedy stated the change was bond; DEP does not want anyone using holding tanks, Patti said she could not find any changes from the copy that the secretary gave her.

Her next question was on Wayne Harvey road. Mr. Kennedy stated the Township did not own the road and does not wish to comment on it. Patti didn’t think Mrs. Harvey had the right to rename the road. She asked about signs Mrs. Lohr wanted in the township. Why should the taxpayer have to pay for a sign? The township got $2000.00 for signs. The supervisors stated that money was to be used to replace sign that were stolen or destroyed, Mrs. Lohr stated she felt it was hard to live in this Township. She wanted to know how much a sign would cost. When they moved there was not very much traffic but now it is very busy. The Supervisors stated they wanted to work with all residents.

Mr. Lemley wanted to know where the new SEO officers were from. Mr. Neil is from Jefferson Carmichael’s area and K2 from Uniontown,

Minutes from the December 31, 2008 were read and with no corrections Mr. Kennedy made a motion to approve and Albert Phillips seconded the motion. Vote Unanimous

At 11:38 A.M. Albert Phillips made a motion to adjourn and Allen Lemley seconded the motion. Vote Unanimous

Respectfully submitted by Lila S. Ayersman

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