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AUGUST 2016 MEETING MINUTES

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 August 18, 2016 at 7:00 o’clock pm. In attendance were: Chairman Shawn Gilbert, Vice Chairman Robert Leibensperger, Treasurer/Secretary Katie Orlick, Solicitor Chris Riedlinger and Bill McMullen.  Jeaninne Motroni is not in attendance due to work obligations.

Chairman Shawn Gilbert called the meeting to order.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Police Report – Sgt. Duane Frederick read his police report for the month of July 2016. A motion was made by Chairman Gilbert to approve Sergeant Frederick’s report. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.  Katie Orlick polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

Minutes of Previous Meeting-  A motion was made to approve the previous meeting minutes of July 21, 2016. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.  Katie Orlick polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report – A motion was made by Chairman Gilbert to approve the treasurer’s report as of July 2016.  Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.  Katie Orlick polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

Approval of current township and sewer bills thru August 17, 2016 – A motion was made by Chairman Gilbert to approve the municipal reports thru August 17, 2016.  Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.  Katie 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 July 2016. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.  Katie Orlick polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

Attorney’s Business –  Ads have started to run for the new Garbage bids.  There will also be 2 ads run regarding two (2) Ordinances that will be voted on in the September meeting; one for placement of signs on traffic regulatory signs and the second is in relation to the amount of time that you are allowed to have the signs up on non-traffic regulatory signs. Copies of the Ordinances are available for review with Katie.

Correspondence –     None.

Old Business –            None.

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Motion to approve Secretary/Treasurer as Chief Administrative Officer for Rush Township’s Uniform and Non-Uniform Pension Plans.  Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.  Katie Orlick polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
  2. Motion to allow Captain Merle Wertman of the Fire Police to purchase road flares for the fire companies and police department.  Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.  Katie Orlick polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

Public Comment –  

  1.  Unknown – Asked about Quality of Life Ordinance?  No, there is an International Maintenance Code that Township has which covers this.
  2. Clarence Biehn –  Asked about when Oxford Street would be fixed since the dig from a water main break?  Tamaqua Water Authority should be contacted.
  3. Joe Shamonsky – Asked who person was that was going after the road crew with a gun.  And why cannot get last month’s meeting minutes, because not voted on until tonight. He can request the minutes next day, August 19, 2016.  He asked Duane about a police report.

 Supervisors Comment–  The Rush Township Office will be closed on September 5, 2016, for Labor Day.  Garbage pick-up for that Monday will be on Tuesday and Friday’s pick-up will be Saturday.

Chairman Gilbert adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

Transcribed/Attested by Kelly M. Giordano Administrative Assistant

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