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JULY 2018 MEETING MINUTES

Rush Township Building
Hometown, PA

Minutes of the Meeting of the Rush Township Board of Supervisors

A meeting was held at the Rush Township Municipal Building on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.  In attendance were: Chairman Shawn Gilbert, Vice Chairman Robert Leibensperger,  Treasurer/Secretary Debbie DelFranco, Administrative Assistant Kelly Chicarelli, Solicitor Chris Riedlinger and Bill McMullen. Supervisor Jeaninne Motroni was not present.

Chairman Shawn Gilbert called the meeting to order.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Police Report – Police Chief Kenneth Zipovsky read his police report and spoke about the different items they were focusing on.  A motion was made by Chairman Gilbert to approve the police report for the month of June 2018. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco 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 June 21, 2018. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco 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 June 30, 2018.  Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

Approval of current township and sewer bills thru July 23, 2018 – A motion was made by Chairman Gilbert to approve the municipal reports thru July 23, 2018.  Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco 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 June 2018. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried. 

Attorney’s Business –  None.

Correspondence –     None. 

Old Business –            None. 

New Business –

  1. Motion to adopt Resolution 2018-14 altering the percentage distribution scheme for the Township’s LST Tax. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
  2.  Motion to hire Rachael Lenar as a Part-Time Police Officer at the pay rate of $20.00 per hour. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
  3. Motion to hire Abviud Carvajal as a Part-Time Police Officer contingent on a successful completion of background investigation and MPOETC certification at the pay rate of $20.00 per hour. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
  4. Motion to open bids for Equipment Rental and Operating. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
  5. Motion to adopt Ordinance 198 to amend the Transient Retail Business in Rush Township. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded.  Debbie DelFranco polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
  6. Motion to award the Equipment Rental and Operation to Franzosa Trucking of Hazleton. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded.  Debbie DelFranco polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

Public Comment

Randy Shreve – He explained to the Board of Supervisors more about the disc golf course that the township is currently looking for donations to install the course at Ryan Park.

Supervisors Comment – None. 

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

Transcribed/Attested by Kelly M. Chicarelli Administrative Assistant

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