Rush Township Municipal Building
\nHometown, PA\u00a0 18252<\/p>\n
Minutes of the Meeting of the Rush Township Board of Supervisors<\/strong><\/p>\n The meeting of the Rush Township Board of Supervisors was called to order by Chairman Stephen W. Simchak at 6 o\u2019clock p.m.\u00a0 Those in attendance were Vice-Chairman Shawn Gilbert, Supervisor Robert Leibensperger, and Secretary\/Treasurer Terri Conville.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There were approximately fifteen people in attendance and two reporters.\u00a0\u00a0 The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited.<\/p>\n Announcement \u2013 Community Day Public Comment American Water Services Report<\/strong> \u2013 John Teijaro read his report for the month as of August 16th, 2011.\u00a0 Supervisor Leibensperger wanted to know if all the pumps at Tide and auto-dialers are working now.\u00a0 Mr. Teijaro noted he is waiting on the second pump for the Tide Station and also a computer chip for the auto dialer.\u00a0 A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to accept and place on file TJ\u2019s report.\u00a0 Vice-Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.<\/p>\n Opening of Bids for Road Materials<\/strong> – Bids received for road materials were as follows: R.E. Pierson Construction Company, Middleport $9.650.00 and Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction $13,500.00.\u00a0 A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to accept the bids, for the administrative staff to review the calculations and award at next month\u2019s meeting.\u00a0 Vice-Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.<\/p>\n Minutes of Previous Meeting<\/strong> \u2013 July 19, 2011- A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to approve and place for public review the meeting minutes of July 19th, 2011. Vice- Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.<\/p>\n Treasurer\u2019s Report as of July 31, 2011<\/strong> \u2013 A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to approve and place on file for public review the treasurer\u2019s report as of July 31, 2011.\u00a0 Vice-Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.<\/p>\n Approval of Current Township & Sewer Bills for August, 2011<\/strong> \u2013 A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to approve the current township and sewer bills for August, 2011.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion. Under the question, Vice-Chairman Gilbert asked about the purchase of the computers for the police department.\u00a0 Leibensperger noted that the new computers were purchased with monies received from the District Attorney\u2019s office.\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 Simchak and Leibensperger voted in favor of the motion and Gilbert voted no, carried.<\/p>\n Municipal Reports<\/strong> \u2013 A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to place on file for public review all the municipal reports.\u00a0 Vice-Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.<\/p>\n Attorney\u2019s Business<\/strong> \u2013 A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to adopt Ordinance #173 approving the joining of an existing Council of Governments known as the Northern Schuylkill Council of Governments. Vice \u2013Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.<\/p>\n A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger for Attorney Yurchak to advertise an ordinance for the Earned Income & Net Profits Tax. Vice \u2013Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.<\/p>\n A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to adopt Resolution #11-09 Local Taxpayer\u2019s Bill of Rights. Vice-Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.\u00a0 Under the question, Leibensperger wanted to know if this would complete the requirements for Act 32.\u00a0 Attorney Yurchak stated the Local Taxpayer\u2019s Bill of Rights should have been done back in 1996 and this is one of the requirements for the new tax law. This together with the EIT ordinance will meet the requirements for Act 32.\u00a0\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.<\/p>\n New Business<\/strong> \u2013 A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to hire Carl Bachert as a part- time police officer to work as needed at the rate of $12.00 per hour.\u00a0 Vice-Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.<\/p>\n A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to adopt Resolution #11-10 authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Pa. Dept of Transportation for acceptance of SAFETEA-LU Funds.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion. Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 Simchak and Leibensperger voted in favor of the motion and Gilbert voted no, carried.<\/p>\n A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to approve the Rush Township Safe Routes to School Project Transportation Enhancement Program Federal-Aid Reimbursement Agreement.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion. Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 Simchak and Leibensperger voted in favor of the motion and Gilbert voted no, carried.<\/p>\n Chairman Simchak adjourned the meeting at 6:25 o\u2019clock pm.<\/p>\n Transcribed and attested:<\/p>\n ________________________________________ Rush Township Municipal Building Hometown, PA\u00a0 18252 Minutes of the Meeting of the Rush Township Board of Supervisors The meeting of the Rush Township Board of Supervisors was called to order by Chairman Stephen W. Simchak at 6 o\u2019clock p.m.\u00a0 Those in attendance were Vice-Chairman Shawn Gilbert, Supervisor Robert Leibensperger, and Secretary\/Treasurer Terri Conville.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rushtownship.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/633"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rushtownship.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rushtownship.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rushtownship.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rushtownship.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=633"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/rushtownship.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/633\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":634,"href":"https:\/\/rushtownship.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/633\/revisions\/634"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rushtownship.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rushtownship.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rushtownship.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n<\/strong>Barry Messerschmidt stated that the Bicentennial Committee will be having a Community Day Celebration on Sunday, August 28th at the municipal building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\u00a0 Polka Joe will be broadcasting live.\u00a0 There will be displays set up from area businesses, a historical exhibit about the township, a health screening by St. Luke\u2019s, children\u2019s activities, fire trucks, township vehicles, free refreshments and door prizes.\u00a0 Please stop by and support your community.\u00a0 We hope to make this a yearly event.\u00a0\u00a0 Chairman Simchak thanked Barry, all the Bicentennial Committee members, and staff for their hard work throughout this year planning events for our Bicentennial.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>1.\u00a0 Marion Lazur \u2013wanted to know the purchase price of the new police vehicle.\u00a0 Leibensperger stated the purchase price is $30,180.14 thru the Co Stars program. A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to approve the purchase of a 2011 Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptor from KME Kovatch Organization thru the Co-Stars program for $30,180.14.\u00a0 Vice-Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 Gilbert and Leibensperger voted for the motion and Simchak voted no, carried.
\nMs. Lazur also asked to hear the correspondence received.\u00a0 Ms. Conville mentioned the following as correspondence:
\n1.\u00a0 Letter from John Selby about debris along Dennison Street
\n2.\u00a0 Letter from Signal Service, Incorporated noting areas of traffic safety within the township.
\n3.\u00a0 Letter from Marion J. Lazur calling our attention to the fact that Senate bill 1100 being proposed would centralize zoning in the state.\u00a0 Ms. Lazur is urging the Supervisors and the public to contact their state officials to vote no for the passage of this bill.
\n4.\u00a0 PSATS Township Legal Defense Partnership newsletter
\n5.\u00a0 Letter from Dept of Environmental Protection noting the annual bond review for the Mazaika Coal Company Operation
\n6.\u00a0 Letter from Mauch Chunk Trust listing their pledge requirements
\n7. Letter from Congressman Holden noting the federal funds received for traffic mitigation & safety projects on Rts 209 & 309
\n8.\u00a0 Letter from Silberline stating they are submitting to the PADEP an application for plan approval to construct, modify or reactivate an air contamination source.
\n9.\u00a0 Our Pa road salt contract for the upcoming winter season lists salt for $66.42 per ton for Sch. County.\u00a0 This is an increase of $2.01 per ton from last year.
\n10.\u00a0 Letter from Lake Hauto Club extending their sincere appreciation for the township\u2019s assistance during the catastrophic storm on July 7, 2011.
\n11.\u00a0 PSATS News Bulletin for July
\n12.\u00a0 Email newsletter from the Tamaqua Chamber
\n13.\u00a0 Email from Dan Whetstone inquiring about a solar panel project.
\n14.\u00a0 Email from Paula Konsavage about water that runs across South Road
\nA motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to accept the correspondence received for the month and place it on file for public review.\u00a0 Vice \u2013 Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.
\n2. Charlie Shamonsky \u2013 wanted to know if there is a solar project in the works for the Rush Elementary School, what that area is zoned, and if that is allowed.\u00a0 Leibensperger stated that the township has not received anything from our zoning or building inspectors and the classification for zoning in that area will be checked.
\n3. Barry Messerschmidt \u2013 asked all in attendance if they are prepared for a disaster. He explained to the Board and the public that he is trying to plan a seminar for the fall on being prepared for a disaster and what items to have on hand.\u00a0 He will contact some county officials to speak.<\/p>\n
\nA motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to adopt Ordinance #172 amending the parking regulations within Rush Township.\u00a0 Vice \u2013Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.<\/p>\n
\nA motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to accept the resignation letter of part time police officer, Jonathan McHugh, effective August 8th.\u00a0 Vice-Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.<\/p>\n
\nTerri Conville
\nSecretary\/Treasurer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"