Rush Township Building
Hometown, PA 18252
Minutes of the Meeting of the Rush Township Board of Supervisors
A meeting was held at the Rush Township Municipal Building on May 21, 2015 at 7:00 o’clock pm. In Attendance were: Chairman Shawn Gilbert, Vice Chairman Robert Leibensperger, Supervisor Jeaninne Motroni, Secretary/Treasurer Katie Orlick, Attorney Chris Riedlinger and Bill McMullen.
Chairman Gilbert called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Police Report – Sergeant Duane Fredrick read his report for the month of April 2015. A motion was made by Chairman Shawn Gilbert to approve Sergeant Frederick’s report. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved, Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Mrs. Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
Minutes of Previous Meeting – April 16, 2015 A motion was made by Chairman Shawn Gilbert to approve the previous meeting minutes of April 16, 2015. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved, Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Mrs. Orlick polled the board, all members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried
Treasurer’s Report – A motion was made by Chairman Shawn Gilbert to approve the treasurer’s report. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved, Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Mrs. Orlick polled the board, all members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
Approval of current township and sewer bills thru April, 2015 – A motion was made by Chairman Gilbert to approve the municipal reports thru April 2015. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved, Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Mrs. Orlick polled the board, all members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
Approval of municipal reports (sewer, road, Arro, Prodesign) – A motion was made by Chairman Gilbert to approve the municipal reports for April 2015. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved, Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion, Mrs. Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
Attorney’s Business – None.
Correspondence – None.
NEW BUSINESS–
A motion for the Board Members to sign all documents for Grier City Playground. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved, Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Mrs. Orlick polled the board, all members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
A motion to accept Denise Hope’s resignation as the Secretary/Treasurer effective May 1, 2015. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved, Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Mrs. Orlick polled the board, all members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
A motion to hire to hire Katie Orlick as the new Secretary/Treasurer effective May 11, 2015 Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved, Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Mrs. Orlick polled the board, all members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
A motion to hire Lance Frantz for the Road Department effective May 11, 2015. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved, Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Mrs. Orlick polled the board, all members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
A motion for the Fire Police to assist with the Memorial Day Parade in Tamaqua on May 25, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved, Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Mrs. Orlick polled the board, all members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
A motion to approve the final plans for the George and Joan Gernavage’s subdivision. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved, Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Mrs. Orlick polled the board, all members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
Public Comment
- Marian High School – real good job DUI Mock Experience by Rush Township Police, it made a difference to those kids.
- Kathy – is all recycling data available for the year? Robert will forward residential information, need to look into the commercial. Report will be available for next meeting.
- Charlie Shamonsky – 1. Would like to know if they have found out anything on why his sidewalk is deteriorating, cannot go back to the contractor unless a latent defect, Bill looking into it more? 2. Potholes, what are we doing about them?
- Joe Shamonsky – Wayne Avenue, shutting down road on Wednesday caused huge backup need to tell the contractor that any day but Wednesday. Unfortunately, they are on a schedule too so it’s when they can get it done. Roads are getting wiped out due to the water problems.
- Potholes will get fixed, going to take time. If you have a major one on your road, call the office and let Katie know.
Supervisors Comment- Rush Township would like to notify all residents who have garbage picked up on Monday May 25, 2015 that it will be picked up on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 due to Memorial Day Holiday. Thank you.
Chairman Gilbert adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Transcribed and attested: Kelly M. Giordano/Administrative Assistant