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Minutes of the meeting of the Rush Township of Supervisors – January 3, 2012

Rush Township Building
Hometown, PA 18252

Minutes of the Meeting of the Rush Township Board of Supervisors

The meeting of the Rush Township Board of Supervisors was called to order by Chairman Shawn Gilbert at 7 o’clock p.m. Those in attendance were Vice-Chairman Robert Leibensperger, Supervisor Jeanine Motroni, and Secretary/Treasurer Darlene Fenstermacher.

 

Minutes of Previous Meeting – December 28 2011 -A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Leibensperger to approve the meeting minutes. Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Ms. Fenstermacher polled the Board. All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.

 

New Business

A. Re-open the 2012 budget – General Fund was the only fund affected. Vice-Chairman Leibensperger denied the motion. Chairman Gilbert seconded. Ms. Fenstermacher polled the Board. All voted yes.

B. Appointment of Wayne Postupack to the Zoning Hearing Board – 3 year term. Vice-Chairman Leibensperger granted the motion. Chairman Gilbert seconded. Ms. Fenstermacher polled the Board. All voted yes.

C. Appointment of Catherine Schimpt to the Zoning Hearing Board – 3 year term. Vice-Chairman Leibensperger granted the motion. Chairman Gilbert seconded. Ms. Fenstermacher polled the Board. All voted yes.

D. A motion to hire Patton & Lettich to perform a forensic audit for the years 2010 and 2011 with cap of $10,000 if more required must be by majority of the board.

E. A motion to rescind to hire Patton & Lettich to perform a forensic audit for the years 2010 and 2011 with cap of $10,000 if more required must be by majority of the board. Vice-Chairman Leibensperger granted the motion. Chairman Gilbert seconded. Ms. Fenstermacher polled the Board. All voted yes.

F. A motion to hire Patton & Lettich to perform a forensic audit for the years 2010 and 2011 with cap of $10,000 if more required must be by majority of the board. Vice-Chairman Leibensperger granted the motion. Chairman Gilbert seconded. Ms. Fenstermacher polled the Board. All voted yes.

G. A motion to advertise for Patton & Lettich to perform the official Township audit in place of the elected auditors for the fiscal year 2011. Vice-Chairman Leibensperger granted the motion. Chairman Gilbert seconded. Ms. Fenstermacher polled the Board. All voted yes.

H. A motion to advertise for full time administrative assistant. Vice-Chairman Leibensperger granted the motion. Chairman Gilbert seconded. Ms. Fenstermacher polled the Board. All voted yes.

I. A motion to advertise for 2 full time road department employees. Vice-Chairman Leibensperger granted the motion. Chairman Gilbert seconded. Ms. Fenstermacher polled the Board. All voted yes.

K. A motion to design a township logo by children up to age 18. A $100 savings bond would be awarded to the winner. Chairman Gilbert would also donate $100. Ms. Fenstermacher polled the Board. Vice-Chairman Leibensperger declined.

 

 

 

Chairman Gilbert adjourned the meeting at 9:20 o’clock p.m.

Transcribed and attested:

 

 

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Darlene Fenstermacher

Secretary/Treasurer

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