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Minutes of the meeting of the Rush Township of Supervisors – March 20, 2014

Rush Township Building

Hometown, PA18252

Minutes of the meeting of the Rush Township Board of Supervisors

 A meeting was held at the Rush Township Municipal Building on March 20, 2014 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. In attendance were:  Chairman Shawn Gilbert, Vice Chairman Robert Leibensperger, Supervisor Jeaninne Motroni, Secretary/Treasurer Darlene Fensterrmacher, Administrative Assistant Denise Hope and 9 residents and two reporters.

Chairman Gilbert called the meeting to order.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

PUBLIC COMMENT  

Jerome Tracy – Asked when the sewer project was going to start

Joe Shamonsky  Jr. – What happened with the left turn signal at 309 and 54. Why did the trash fee increase. Why are good and bad clothes put in same bin.

Charlie Shamosky – What is being done with the police car sitting behind the building

Mr. Boyer – Would like to know what is being done about his trees

Dave Clewell – Will trash pick up ever get on a regular schedule

Joe Shamonsky – Why do we need the siren at the Hometown Fire Co.

Lisa Price – How are we doing with the collection of delinquents.

POLICE REPORT – Sergeant Duane Fredrick read his report for the month as of February 28, 2014.  A motion was made by Vice Chairman Leibensperger to approve Sergeant Fredrick’s report. Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Ms. Fenstermacher polled the Board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.

Minutes of Previous Meeting –  A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Leibensperger to approve the previous meeting minutes of February 20, 2014. Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion.  Ms. Fenstermacher polled the Board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.

Treasurer’s Reports –   A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Leibensperger to approve the treasurer’s reports as of February 28, 2014. Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion.  Ms. Fensterrmacher polled the Board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.

Approval of Current Township and Sewer Bills thru March 31, 2014

A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Leibensperger to approve all current township and sewer bills for March 2014. Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion.  Ms. Fensterrmacher polled the Board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.

Approval of municipal reports (sewer, road, Arro, Prodesign)

A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Leibensperger to approve the municipal reports for February, 2014. Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Ms. Fensterrmacher polled the Board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.

CORRESPONDENCE – The Municipal, Lehigh Valley Business, Governing, Township News

ATTORNEY’S BUSINESS –  Tenative closing for building refinance will be held at 3PM. On Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the Township Building.

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Leibensperger for Chairman Gilbert to sign Subordination of Lien of Mortgage upon approval of Attorney Reidlinger.  Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Ms. Fenstermacher polled the Board. All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.

NEW BUSINESS

 A motion was made by Vice Chairman Leibensperger for Elden Neifert, Mike Zimmerman, Paul Kurpatsky and Dennis Rupert to attend LTAP class on March 25, 2014 from 8 am to 3 pm and be paid regular wage. Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Ms. Fensterrmacher polled the Board. All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Leibensperger for Elden Neifert, Mike Zimmerman, Paul Kurpatsky and Dennis Rupert to attend LTAP class on June 4, 2014 from 8 am to 3 pm and be paid regular wage. Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Ms. Fensterrmacher polled the Board. All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Leibensperger to allow High Mountain Dirt Riders to hold the “Shotgun Enduro Race” on Sunday, June 1, 2014 starting at 8:00 am, using the roads in the Township. Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Ms. Fenstermacher polled the Board. All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Leibensperger to sell the 2000 International Dump Truck (VIN number 1HTG1ADR7H280145) to Kline Township in the amount of $10,000.00, as is where is. Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Ms. Fensterrmacher polled the Board. All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Leibensperger to approve the annexation subdivision plan of Charles S. Lehman and Angela Lehman. Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Ms. Fenstermacher polled the Board. All members voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Leibensperger to approve the bid from Valley Grafix for the security camera work. Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Ms. Fensterrmacher polled the Board. All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Leibensperger to approve quote for Lake Hauto manhole repair (intersection Park Dr. & Pine Terrace) in the amount of $26,561.00. Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Ms. Fenstermacher polled the Board. All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.

SUPERVISORS COMMENT

Curb side recycling started on March 3, 2014 if you did not receive a container or have any questions, please contact the office

Chairman Gilbert adjourned the meeting at 7:50 o’clock pm.

Transcribed and attested:

Darlene Fenstermacher

Secretary/Treasurer

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