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 October 19, 2017 at 7:00 o’clock pm. In attendance were: Chairman Shawn Gilbert, Vice Chairman Robert Leibensperger, Supervisor Jeaninne Motroni, and Treasurer/Secretary, Katie Orlick, Attorney, Chris Riedlinger and Bill McMullen.
Chairman Shawn Gilbert called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Police Report – Chief Lipsett’s police report for the month of September 2017 was read. A motion was made to approve the police report. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved, Supervisor Motroni seconded. Katie Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
Minutes of Previous Meeting – September 21, 2017 – A motion was made to approve the previous meeting minutes of September 21, 2017. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved. Supervisor Motroni 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 September 2017. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved the motion. Supervisor Motroni 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 October 18, 2017 – A motion was made by Chairman Gilbert to approve the municipal reports thru October 18, 2017. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved. Supervisor Motroni 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 September 2017. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved the motion. Supervisor Motroni seconded. Katie Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
Attorney’s Business – The township filed a civil action against Kory Bates and are awaiting a hearing. They also filed a citation for a UCC violation on Kory Bates and are awaiting a hearing.
Correspondence – DCED – Home Program Grant Township received $350,000.
Old Business – None.
NEW BUSINESS-
1. Motion to have all Fire Tax Revenues & other Monetary Benefits given by Rush Township to any Volunteer Fire Company within Rush Township shall be given to Hometown Volunteer Fire Company Only. Effective – October 19, 2017. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved the motion, Supervisor Motroni seconded. Katie Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
2. Motion to adopt Resolution 2017-17, which will remove & decertify the Quakake Volunteer Fire Company from the 911 Emergency Call List. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved the motion, Supervisor Motroni seconded. Katie Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
3. Motion to accept the 2018 Minimum Municipal Obligation for the Non-Uniform Pension of $48,523.00 & Police Pension of $0. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved the motion, Supervisor Motroni seconded. Katie Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
4. Motion to adopt a Part-time Police Policy. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved the motion, Supervisor Motroni seconded. Katie Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
5. Motion to accept Tropp Contracting’s time extension request to November 9, 2017 for the 2017 Rush Township Road Project. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved the motion, Supervisor Motroni seconded. Katie Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
6. Motion to Open & Review Bids for the Construction of a Sanitary Sewer Line Replacement Project on Hometown Avenue., Elmore Street & Welsh Road in Rush Township. Award to lowest bidder, Arthur Pat Aungst, upon the review from Arro and Item C can be taken out. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved the motion, Supervisor Motroni seconded. Katie Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
Public Comment –
1. Residents expressed concerns about mailboxes that had been damaged and vandalized. Vice Chairman Leibensperger said that the police department were investigating and doing their best to determine who is doing the vandalism.
Supervisors Comment- Trick or Treat Night will be on Monday, October 30th from 5pm – 8 pm.
Chairman Gilbert adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Transcribed and attested: Kelly Giordano/Administrative Assistant
