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OCTOBER MONTHLY 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 Thursday, October 18, 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 due to work.

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 September 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 September 20, 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 September 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 October 17, 2018 – A motion was made by Chairman Gilbert to approve the municipal reports thru October 17, 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 September 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 hire John Sullivan as a part-time police officer at $20.00 an hour retroactive to October 17, 2018. 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 Brandon McGinnis as a part-time police officer at $20.00 an hour contingent on a successful background and MPOETC certification. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

Public Comment

Barry – Updated township supervisors on the fire department.  Currently there is one truck in Quakake and the fire department is in process of purchasing another truck.  The social hall may be under sale agreement soon.

Supervisors Comment – Branch only collection pick-up will be the week of October 22nd and the week of October 29th.  Leaf only pick-up will start the week of November 5, 2018. Refer to the posting at the building or on our website for specific dates for each section.

Chairman Shawn Gilbert adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.

Transcribed/Attested by Kelly M. Chicarelli Administrative Assistant

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