Rush Township Building<\/p>\n
Hometown, 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 at 10:00 o\u2019clock a.m. by Chairman Simchak. Those in attendance were Supervisor Leibensperger, Secretary\/Treasurer Terri Conville, Administrative Assistant\/ Assistant Treasurer Marie Skripnek and one reporter.\u00a0 Nine residents were also in attendance.\u00a0 Vice-Chairman Gilbert was absent.\u00a0 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.<\/p>\n Public Comment<\/strong><\/p>\n 1.\u00a0 Pat Tracy \u2013 asked about the garbage contract and the difference in the bids between Tamaqua Transfer and Interstate Waste Services.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0 Marion Lazur \u2013 wanted to know the following: carry over figure for next year, monies allotted to cover the changes that have to make to the new ESP ordinances, monthly meetings for next year, if a record is kept for drug testing, number of snow plow drivers, changes to the sanitation cycle.<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0 Carmen Forke \u2013 asked if all employees get drug tested and feels it would be a good idea. Mr. Forke also asked if the Board thought about putting a GPS system in all the township vehicles.<\/p>\n New Business<\/strong><\/p>\n Chairman Simchak asked Ms. Conville if the budget was advertised according to township code for a period of twenty days.\u00a0 He also asked how many residents came into review the budget.\u00a0 Since only two residents came to review the budget, Simchak feels the majority of our residents must be satisfied with the direction that the township is heading.<\/p>\n A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to adopt the budget for the calendar year 2011.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 Simchak and Leibensperger voted for the motion and Gilbert was absent.\u00a0 Motion carried.<\/p>\n A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to advertise the meeting dates for the calendar year 2011.\u00a0 The Re-organization meeting will be held on Monday, January 3rd<\/sup> at 10:00 A.M. with the regular monthly meeting to immediately follow. Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 Simchak and Leibensperger voted for the motion and Gilbert was absent.\u00a0 Motion carried.<\/p>\n A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to hire the following as part time snow plow drivers for the upcoming winter season:\u00a0 Robert Argust, Robert G. Heckman, and David Kriner.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the board.\u00a0 Simchak and Leibensperger voted for the motion and Gilbert was absent.\u00a0 Motion carried.<\/p>\n A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to award a three-year sanitation contract to Interstate Waste Services for a total of $658,800.00 under option A.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 Simchak and Leibensperger voted for the motion and Gilbert was absent.\u00a0 Motion carried.<\/p>\n A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to approve the engineering services proposal submitted by Alfred Benesch & Company for Meadow Avenue Phase 2 at a cost of $41,000.00.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.\u00a0 Ms. Conville polled the Board.\u00a0 Simchak and Leibensperger voted for the motion and Gilbert was absent.\u00a0 Motion carried.<\/p>\n Announcement<\/strong> \u2013 Chairman Simchak stated that Rush Township will be celebrating its Bicentennial in 2011.\u00a0 A luncheon is tentatively scheduled for January 8th<\/sup> at 12 pm to kick off our bicentennial.\u00a0 Our volunteers and employees will be honored at this luncheon.\u00a0 All residents of the township are also welcome and must R.S.V.P. by January 3rd<\/sup>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to adjourn the meeting.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion, carried.\u00a0 Meeting adjourned at 10:10 A.M.<\/p>\n Chairman Simchak adjourned the meeting at 12:10 o\u2019clock\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 _____________________________<\/p>\n Terri Conville \u2013 Secretary\/Treasurer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Rush Township 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 at 10:00 o\u2019clock a.m. by Chairman Simchak. 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