Rush Township Municipal Building
\nHometown, PA\u00a0 18252<\/p>\n
Minutes of the Monthly Meeting of the Rush Township Board of Supervisors<\/p>\n
The monthly meeting of the Rush Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 6:12 o\u2019clock p.m. by Chairman William J. Sanchez, Jr.\u00a0 Those in attendance were Vice-Chairman Shawn Gilbert; Supervisor Stephen Simchak.; Secretary\/Treasurer Terri Conville; Attorney Robert Yurchak; and Corporal Duane Frederick.\u00a0 Approximately twenty one residents and two reporters were also in attendance.\u00a0 The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited.
\nA motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to vacate the Chairman of the Board.\u00a0 Supervisor Simchak seconded the motion.\u00a0 Gilbert and Simchak voted for the motion.\u00a0 No vote was given by Sanchez, Jr.\u00a0 Motion carried.
\nA motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to nominate Steve Simchak for Chairman.\u00a0 Supervisor Simchak seconded the motion.\u00a0 No vote was given by Sanchez, Jr.\u00a0 Motion carried.<\/p>\n
American Water Services Report New Business Minutes of Previous Meetings Treasurer\u2019s Report Approval of Current Township and Sewer Bills for July, 2009 Municipal Reports Correspondence Ms. Conville read the letter from Gene & Michelle McConnon.\u00a0 They are requesting permission to tap into the culvert at Grove Street.\u00a0 They will install a check valve in the line to prevent any problems with storm water backing up into the drain.\u00a0 A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to approve this request.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.\u00a0 Under the question, Supervisor Sanchez, Jr. feels the township would be setting a precedent by allowing them to hook up to our storm sewers.\u00a0 Simchak and Gilbert voted for the motion and Sanchez voted against it.\u00a0 Motion carried. Attorney\u2019s Business<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0\u00a0 Attorney Yurchak stated he should have a draft of the SOP ready for next month\u2019s meeting for the police. New Business General Purpose Public Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n 1.\u00a0 Tom Murphy- concerned about the substance that looks and smells like sewage in the back of his yard.\u00a0\u00a0 Chairman Simchak asked Mr. Teijaro to run a dye test on pipes that run above it.\u00a0 Mr. Murphy wanted to know if any of the Supervisors have the ability to apply for grants and if they applied for storm water funding.\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. Murphy also asked if the road department could open up the ditch at Dr. Sahoo\u2019s by 50 feet.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0 William Boyer- asked about the Morgan\u2019s Plant and if old batteries are being stored there.\u00a0 Mr. McMullen read his report that he submitted to the Board.\u00a0 Permits were submitted for warehousing.\u00a0 Mr. McMullen is in contact with our UCC Inspector and DEP.\u00a0 The article in the newspaper noted that battery components are being stored there.\u00a0 Mr. Boyer also wanted to know if anything can be done about the parking situation at the Hometown Market on Wednesday. 4.\u00a0 Marion Lazur \u2013 asked the Board if they received a job description for Corporal as per mentioned at the May 19th meeting.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak stated a generic one was received and the Board has to develop it to fit the needs for Rush Township.\u00a0 In the meantime, Corporal Frederick will use the one for Officer in Charge.\u00a0 Ms. Lazur also wanted to know when the Board is going to appoint the delegate and an alternate to the committee being formed in regards to Act 32 of 2008.\u00a0 This Act creates a consolidated EIT collection. Chairman Simchak asked the reporters if they would note in their article that the township is looking for two people to serve on this board, preferably with a background in accounting.\u00a0\u00a0 If interested, they should contact the office.<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0 Pat Tracey \u2013 asked Supervisor Sanchez, Jr. why he was terminated as Chairman. Sanchez, Jr. stated that he did not know they were going to do that and has no clue as to why, but they did him a favor.\u00a0 Ms. Tracey also asked if our road foreman has a CDL and what he is doing\u00a0 riding around in Tamaqua.\u00a0 Ms. Tracey also asked the Supervisors why they did not attend the meeting held in Tamaqua about the Polycythemia Vira Cancer.<\/p>\n Supervisor\u2019s Response Period Adjournment Terri Conville, Secretary\/Treasurer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Rush Township Municipal Building Hometown, PA\u00a0 18252 Minutes of the Monthly Meeting of the Rush Township Board of Supervisors The monthly meeting of the Rush Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 6:12 o\u2019clock p.m. by Chairman William J. 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\n<\/strong>John Teijaro read the American Water Services report as of July 21, 2009.
\nA motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to purchase six grinder pumps for Lake Hauto for a total price of $9,180.00.\u00a0 The motion was seconded by Chairman Simchak.\u00a0 All voted in favor of the motion, carried.
\nA motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to purchase chemicals needed for the Hometown Sewer from MKG for an estimated price of $3,664.42.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.\u00a0 Under the question, Supervisor Sanchez, Jr. asked Mr. Teijaro if he obtained price quotes from other companies.\u00a0\u00a0 Simchak and Gilbert voted for the motion and Sanchez, Jr. voted no.\u00a0 Motion carried.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to grant approval of Plan #229-MBC Development Final Land Development Plan with periodic inspections by the township of storm sewer installation.\u00a0 Supervisor Sanchez, Jr. seconded the motion.\u00a0 All voted in favor of the motion, carried.
\nMr. McMullen explained the agreement between MBC Development and Rush Township regarding the replacement of the existing sanitary sewer line currently proposed for development.\u00a0 A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to approve the agreement for replacement of the sewer line.\u00a0 Supervisor Sanchez, Jr. seconded the motion.\u00a0 All voted in favor of the motion, carried.
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\nPolice Report
\n<\/strong>Corporal Duane Frederick read the police report for the month of June, 2009.\u00a0 A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to accept Corporal Frederick\u2019s report for the month.\u00a0 Supervisor Sanchez, Jr. seconded the motion.\u00a0 All voted in favor of the motion, carried.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to approve the minutes of the previous meeting June 16, 2009.\u00a0 Supervisor Sanchez, Jr. seconded the motion.\u00a0\u00a0 All voted in favor of the motion, carried.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to accept the treasurer\u2019s report as of June 30, 2009.\u00a0 Supervisor Sanchez, Jr. seconded the motion.\u00a0 Under the question, Vice-Chairman Gilbert asked Ms. Conville to read the balance for each account.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All voted in favor of the motion, carried.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to approve the current township and sewer bills for July, 2009.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.\u00a0 Gilbert and Simchak voted for the motion and Sanchez, Jr.\u00a0 voted no for the record.\u00a0 Motion carried.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to accept and place on file all municipal reports for the month.\u00a0 Supervisor Sanchez, Jr. seconded the motion.\u00a0 All voted in favor of the motion, carried.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Key areas noted by Ms. Conville in the correspondence file for the month were as follows:
\n1.\u00a0 E-Mail from Michelle Kintzel with the Recycling Center.
\n2.\u00a0 Letter of appreciation and commendation from Chief Dave Mattson of the Tamaqua Police Dept.
\n3.\u00a0 Letter from the Attorney General
\n4.\u00a0 Letter from Penn-Dot
\n5.\u00a0 Correspondence from Arro
\n6.\u00a0 E-Mail from Lori Kane of the Schuylkill County Chamber
\n7.\u00a0 Letter from Zamias Services, Inc.
\n8.\u00a0 Newsletters from PIRMA, PSATS Legal Defense Partnership, PSATS News Bulletin, Schuylkill \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Courant.
\n9. Meeting Minutes from Northeastern Schuylkill Joint Municipal Authority<\/p>\n
\nMs. Conville read the letter from the Tamaqua Industrial Development Enterprises Board of Directors.\u00a0 They are requesting ten no dumping signs and one no parking sign be placed along Tide Road and Progress Avenue in the TIDE Industrial Park.\u00a0 A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to grant the request from TIDE for signs.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.\u00a0 Under the question, Supervisor Sanchez, Jr. asked Ms. Lazur if she remembers if TIDE paid for the no parking signs some years ago and then the township installed them.\u00a0 Simchak and Gilbert voted for the motion and Sanchez, Jr. voted no.\u00a0 Motion carried.<\/p>\n
\nOld Business – A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to award the bid for equipment rental to Precision Pavement.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.\u00a0 All voted in favor of the motion, carried.
\nA motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to award the bid for piping to the low bidder Chemung Supply.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.\u00a0 All voted in favor of the motion, carried.
\nChairman Simchak asked Supervisor Sanchez, Jr. where he stands on the police budget that was discussed in length at last month\u2019s meeting since there is a deficit.\u00a0\u00a0 Sanchez, Jr. noted that last month a decision was made to get together and have a meeting.\u00a0 On June 29th Sanchez put a memo out to Shawn and Steve about meeting on either July 2nd or July 3rd.\u00a0 Sanchez, Jr. stated he did receive a memo from Steve and he knows Shawn wants twenty-four hour coverage. Gilbert stated that by twenty four hour coverage he means having one officer out per shift.\u00a0 Gilbert noted that the checkpoints are separate.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak stated it is the board\u2019s job to give Duane direction.\u00a0 Supervisor Sanchez, Jr. stated he is not making a decision about the police budget until there is a meeting on this matter.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to approve Plan #227 Martin and Debra Zukovich Final Minor Subdivision Plan.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.\u00a0 All voted in favor of the motion, carried.
\nA motion was made by Supervisor Sanchez, Jr. to re-appoint Marion Lazur to the Planning Commission.\u00a0 Motion dies for a lack of a second.
\nA motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to elect Lisa Price to the Planning Commission.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.\u00a0 Under the question, Kenny Hoppes noted that Marion Lazur served for many years on the Planning Commission and is very knowledgeable.\u00a0 Mr. Hoppes wanted to know if Ms. Price is qualified to serve on this board.\u00a0\u00a0 Simchak and Gilbert voted in favor of the motion with Sanchez, Jr. voting no for the record.\u00a0 Motion carried.
\nA motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert for the Rush Township Fire Police to assist with traffic control for the Fireman\u2019s Convention being held on August 29th in Tamaqua.\u00a0 Supervisor Sanchez, Jr. seconded the motion.\u00a0 All voted in favor of the motion.
\nA motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to appoint Bob Ritsick to the Planning Commission.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.\u00a0 Under the question, Ms. Lazur asked if Mr. Ritsick wrote a letter to the Board because it was not mentioned in correspondence.\u00a0 Ms. Conville noted Mr. Ritsick did submit a letter to the Board, along with her letter and one from Lisa Price.\u00a0 Simchak and Gilbert voted in favor of the motion and Sanchez, Jr. voted no.\u00a0 Motion carried.
\nA motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to ratify the purchase of a Ford 6600 tractor with a sweeper broom for $7,000.00.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.\u00a0 Under the question, Supervisor Sanchez, Jr. asked if other quotes were received.\u00a0 Ms. Conville noted that quotes were obtained from Powerco, Penn Hazel and Medico.\u00a0 Medico never got back to our Road Foreman.\u00a0 Supervisor Sanchez, Jr. stated the quotes received are for an attachment to the backhoe and not on the same piece of equipment.\u00a0\u00a0 Chairman Simchak stated that apparently Powerco could not quote the same piece of equipment or they would have.\u00a0 Sanchez,\u00a0 Jr.\u00a0 noted the code requires that purchases over $4,000.00 require we get three quotes, but they are not on the same thing.\u00a0 Kenny Hoppes wanted to know how many hours were logged on the machine.\u00a0 As part of the motion, Simchak stated the purchase was made from Penn-Hazel Supply.\u00a0 Simchak and Gilbert voted for the motion with Sanchez, Jr. voting no.\u00a0 Motion carried.
\nA motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to ratify the rental of a brush-cutter with an operator from West Penn Township for a price of $88.85 per hour.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.\u00a0 Under the question, Sanchez, Jr. noted last time this was done, there was some legal ratification.\u00a0 The right-of-ways were not properly marked.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak noted that our road foreman will develop a list and have our engineer check it before they start cutting brush.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sanchez, Jr. voted no.\u00a0 Motion carried.<\/p>\n
\n3.\u00a0 John Boyle \u2013lives above Mr. Murphy and thought that some of the properties on Holland Street might not be hooked up to the sewer.\u00a0 Vice-Chairman Gilbert said all three houses are hooked up.\u00a0 Mr. Boyle asked if anything could be done with the traffic that is cutting across Holland and Lynwood Street because it has picked up more since the construction started at the intersection.\u00a0 Mr. Boyle would like to see a traffic study done and possibly a do not enter or a one way street.\u00a0 Chairman Simchak asked him to write down his ideas and give them to Bill McMullen.\u00a0 Mr. McMullen stated that the improvements going on now are part of the Zamias agreement when Wal-Mart came in.\u00a0 Turkey Hill did a study and they also will have improvements done.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Supervisor Sanchez, Jr. wanted to thank Simchak and Gilbert for removing him as the Chairman of the Board. It took a weight off his shoulders.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:10 o\u2019clock p.m.
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