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SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP |
REGULAR MEETING |
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS |
FEBRUARY 11, 2009 |
REGULAR MEETING
President LYNCH called to order the Regular Meeting of the Susquehanna
Township Board of Commissioners on Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 7:30
P.M. at the Municipal Building, 1900 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA
17110. Seven Commissioners were present; Commissioners BOWMAN and PATTON
were excused.
President LYNCH stated an Executive Session Meeting was held at 7:00
P.M. to discuss matters permitted by law regarding litigation, real
estate and personnel.
ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS
Jody Rebarchak
Diane Bowman – Excused
Mona Johnson
Frank Lynch
Jacquelyn Patton – Excused
Sean Sanderson
Fred Engle
Sherri Levin-McConnell
Travis Waters
TOWNSHIP PERSONNEL
Gary L. Myers, Manager
Bruce D. Foreman, Solicitor
Robert C. Grubic, P.E.
Robert Martin
Michael Rohrer
Robert Reichard
Albert Wrightstone
Lynn Roche
Jonniene Urban
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Kevin Helm, Gary Huard and Fatima McCoy.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner JOHNSON followed by a
moment of silence.
MS4 PERMIT YEAR 7 PUBLIC PRESENTATION:
Brandon Meyers of Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. presented the required
annual public presentation summary of the NPDES Phase II MS4 compliance
for Permit Year 7.
PETITIONS, COMPLAINTS, SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting – January 14, 2010
Commissioner SANDERSON moved to approve the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of January 14, 2010 as presented; Seconded by Commissioner
LEVIN-McCONNELL and unanimously approved.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
Building & Grounds
No Report
Budget, Finance, Insurance & Pension
Commissioner REBARCHAK reported the first meeting of 2010 of the Budget
and Finance Committee has occurred and preliminary discussions on the
2011 Budget process have begun.
Commissioner REBARCHAK reported to the Board members the 2010 Budget is
now available on the Township’s web page.
Health & Sanitation
Commissioner SANDERSON reminded all of the snow removal requirements for
sidewalks.
Commissioner SANDERSON reported to the Board members the Garrison
system, reporting restaurant inspection reports, will soon be available
on the Susquehanna Township and Department of Agriculture’s web-sites.
Commissioner SANDERSON reported due to weather recycling and trash pick
up will be delayed.
Highway
Commissioner WATERS complimented the Highway Department on the excellent
snow removal.
Administration & Personnel
No Report
Police
Commissioner ENGLE thanked Police, Fire, EMS, Highway Department and
citizens for their cooperative efforts during the last 2-snow storms.
Fire, EMS, EMA
Commissioner JOHNSON announced Rescue Fire Company has been awarded a
$225,000 State Casino Gaming Grant for a new tanker truck.
Recreation
Commissioner JOHNSON reported discussions have begun to research the
possibility of extending a spur of the Capital Area Greenbelt to the
Harris Hills neighborhood. Discussions will include the Township, the
Township Authority, Capital Area Greenbelt Association, Harris Hill
residents and property owners.
Commissioner JOHNSON reported the Township Recreation Department and the
Recreation Advisory Committee will be participating in Pinnacle Health’s
Family Health Fair, “Keep the Beat,” focusing on heart health. The event
will be held on Monday, February 15, 2010 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
at Giant Super Market on Linglestown Road in the Community Room.
Commissioner JOHNSON reported to the Board members the Recreation
Department is accepting summer employment applications. Applications are
available at the Recreation Office and on the Township web-site.
Commissioner JOHNSON reported information on the 3rd Annual Pitch, Hit &
Run Competition to be held in April at Veterans Park is available on the
Township website.
Commissioner JOHNSON reported the Township and the Susquehanna Township
Baseball Association are continuing discussions in an effort to build a
Concession Stand and restrooms at Christian McNaughton Park.
Planning & Zoning
Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL reported the Planning Commission’s February
22, 2010 meeting has been cancelled due to lack of an Agenda.
Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL requested, for safety reasons, Chief Martin
look at the traffic pattern in Blue Mountain Commons where the Sonic
entrance meets the common driveway.
BIDS AND AGREEMENTS - None
ACTION ON ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AGREEMENTS, SUBDIVISIONS AND
LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANS:
Ordinance 09-12
Amending Chapter 27 of the Codified Ordinances
Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL moved to Table Ordinance 09-12 Seconded by
Commissioner ENGLE and unanimously approved.
Ordinance 10-01
Prohibiting Parking on Portion of Centerfield Road
Commissioner SANDERSON moved to adopt Ordinance 10-01 Seconded by
Commissioner ENGLE and unanimously approved.
Ordinance 10-02
Dedication of Portion of Chatham Way and Entire Woodcrest Drive
Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL moved to adopt Ordinance 10-02; Seconded by
Commissioner ENGLE and unanimously approved.
BLUE MOUNTAIN COMMONS
Site Improvement Guarantee Reduction -$254,606.00 to $4,895.00
Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL moved to reduce, the Site Improvement
Guarantee at Blue Mountain Commons; Seconded by Commissioner ENGLE and
unanimously approved.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
REPORTS:
Manager
Traffic Studies
Police Chief ROBERT MARTIN reported to the Board members on a Traffic
Study for Continental Drive from Crooked Hill Road to N. Progress Avenue
and made the following recommendations.
1) Paint a double yellow line from N. Progress Avenue West to Margaret’s
Drive.
2) Paint curbing at intersections on Continental Drive 20-feet according
to State Law.
3) Install a 4-way cross walk at Continental Drive and Laurel Ridge
Drive and place upright crosswalk markers as a traffic calming device.
4) Revisit the study for speed humps once the recreation area is
completed.
Commissioner ENGLE moved to approve the Traffic Study recommendations;
Seconded by Commissioner SANDERSON and unanimously approved.
Manager MYERS advised the Board Penn DOT District 08 has approved the
left turn advance from Eastbound Linglestown Road onto Northbound
Crooked Hill Road and HRG will handle the permit process for the
revision.
Police Department
Reports # 2 through # 6 and # 9 and # 10 are posted and
Health Department
approved as published.
Building Inspector
Plumbing Inspector
Highway Department
Engineer
No Report
Solicitor
No Report
Fire Marshal
Commissioner JOHNSON reported Progress Fire Company has been awarded a
$121,000 Grant for diesel emission elimination in the fire station and
for traffic pre-emptors in the Progress Avenue corridor.
Emergency Management
No Report
School Board
Commissioner JOHNSON reported to the Board members the Assistant
Superintendent of Business Services Matthew Malinowski has resigned and
is leaving the School District in March.
Authority
Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL reported on the Mini Basin 24-A sewer
project in Ward 5 scheduled to begin in early summer. The project area
includes approximately 240 homes South of Earle Street, North of Sandra
Avenue, West of S. Progress Avenue and East of the Township line, in
Ward 5.
A Public Meeting will be held on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.
at the Susquehanna Township Middle School to discuss the project. All
effected property owners have received invitations to the meeting.
Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL reported to the Board members the Sewer
Authority has received a $1-million grant for I and I projects.
Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL advised the Board the Sewer Authority has
authorized a collection agency to collect outstanding debt on
residential and commercial accounts.
Indian Wheels
Commissioner SANDERSON reported to the Board members on the 4th Quarter
of 2009 activities of the Indian Wheels volunteers.
Commissioner SANDERSON moved the Township authorize additional funds to
purchase a new vehicle. Additional funds will be allocated from the
Capital Improvement funds and will supplement insurance money and Indian
Wheels contribution; Seconded by Commissioner ENGLE and unanimously
approved.
Shade Tree
No Report
Archives Committee
No Report
Reapportionment Committee
No Report
Community Outreach
No Report
NEW BUSINESS:
2010 Boards and Commissions – Appointments
Recreation Advisory Board
Commissioner JOHNSON moved to re-appoint Bob Maley as Ward 3
Representative to the Recreation Advisory Board for a 2-year term;
Seconded by Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL and unanimously approved.
Recreation Advisory Board
Commissioner JOHNSON moved to re-appoint Cheryl Hawkins as Ward 3
Alternate to the Recreation Advisory Board for a 2-year term; Seconded
by Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL and unanimously approved.
Shade Tree Commission
Commissioner REBARCHAK moved to re-appoint Richard Enders to the Shade
Tree Commission for a 5-year term; Seconded by Commissioner ENGLE and
unanimously approved.
Marques Colston
Commissioner JOHNSON, Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL, President LYNCH and
Commissioner ENGLE each commented on how proud they are of Susquehanna
Township’s very own 3rd Ward superstar Marques Colston of the New
Orleans Saints for this year’s Super Bowl win over the Indianapolis
Colts.
PAYMENT OF BILLS:
Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL presented and moved the following bills be
paid:
General Fund Check #315993 through #31612 in the amount of $605,637.40
Capital Improvement Fund Check #1346 through #1348 in the amount of
$10,247.60
Highway Fund Check #101447 through #101453 in the amount of $16,030.79
Bond Issue of 2002 Fund Check #1215 through #1216 in the amount of
$10,705.47
DCED Grant Fund Check #157 in the amount of $123.75
Police Grant Fund Check #1177 through Check #1191 in the amount of
$38,295.32
Fire Fund Check #703986 through #704008 in the amount of $7,568.05
(Administration - $2,393.92) (Rescue Fire - $2,213.92)
(Progress Fire - $630.27) (Edgemont Fire - $2,329.94)
Grand Total - $688,608.38
Seconded by Commissioner JOHNSON and unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner ENGLE moved the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 P.M.; Seconded
by Commissioner SANDERSON and unanimously approved.
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Gary L.
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