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SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP |
REGULAR MEETING |
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS |
JUNE 10, 2010 |
REGULAR MEETING
President LYNCH called to order the Regular Meeting of the Susquehanna
Township Board of Commissioners on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at 7:30 P.M.
at the Municipal Building, 1900 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
All Commissioners were present.
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
Mona Johnson
Frank Lynch
Jacquelyn Patton
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
David Dyer
Dean Deitrich
George Drees
Albert Wrightstone
Robert Reichard
Lynn Roche
Jonniene Urban
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Cindy Deitrich, Judie Marcus, Joseph Goldberg,
Bertram Goldberg, Wanda Pierce, Elliot Markovitz, Seymour Barget, Diane
McCormick, Gary Miller, Richard Bronstein and Larry Robertson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner ENGLE followed by a moment
of silence.
CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARD:
President LYNCH and Vice-President LEVIN-McCONNELL took the podium and
presented a Citizen Recognition Award to Bertram Goldberg for his thirty
(30) plus years of dedicated service to Susquehanna Township and its
residents.
A round of applause was given to Mr. Goldberg by the Board and audience
in honor and appreciation for his outstanding service to the community.
PETITIONS, COMPLAINTS, SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS:
Larry Robertson of 4508 Hillside Court took the podium and complained to
the Board about the length of time Verizon is taking to install FiOS on
his street.
Mr. Robertson remarked to the Board he is tired and frustrated waiting
and he wants something done to expedite his request for this service.
Gary Miller of 4520 Lakeside Drive complained to the Board about his
neighbor keeping farm animals on his property that make loud noises and
wake up the residents of Mountaindale every day between the hours of
4:00 A.M. and 5:00 A.M.
Mr. Miller asked the Board to please do something about this problem.
Judie Marcus of 4500 Lakeside Drive also complained to the Board about
the same neighbor’s animals.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting – May 13, 2010
Commissioner BOWMAN moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting
held on May 13, 2010 as presented; Seconded by Commissioner SANDERSON
and unanimously approved.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
Building & Grounds – No Report
Budget, Finance, Insurance & Pension
Commissioner REBARCHAK reported the Budget and Finance Committee
continues to meet on a monthly basis to monitor income and expenses but
there are no new developments to report at this time.
Health & Sanitation
Commissioner SANDERSON reminded residents grass must be kept below 6
inches during the growing season for compliance with Township Ordinance.
Commissioner SANDERSON reminded residents when they are out walking
their dogs they must be leashed and under their control plus they are
responsible for curbing them.
Commissioner SANDERSON also reminded residents all dogs must have a
rabies shot and a dog license which can be purchased at the Treasurer’s
Office in the Township Building on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 A.M.
to 1:00 P.M.
Yard Waste Collection
Commissioner SANDERSON reported Penn Waste has proposed a change to yard
waste collection effective October 1, 2010 which needs Board approval.
Commissioner SANDERSON reported Penn Waste has requested to not collect
yard waste in the months of December and February; however, yard waste
collection in the months of April and October would be doubled with pick
ups on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays plus there will still be two (2) pick
ups in January for Christmas trees on the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays.
Manager MYERS stated information regarding the schedule change will go
out to the residents in the next quarterly billing plus the information
will also be posted on the Township web-site and published in the
Township Fall Newsletter.
Commissioner ENGLE moved to approve the change for yard waste collection
by Penn Waste; Seconded by Commissioner SANDERSON and unanimously
approved.
Highway
Commissioner WATERS reported the Street Paving & Milling Specifications
for 2010 have been advertised and the Bid Opening will be held at the
Township Building on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 10:00 A.M.
Administration & Personnel
President LYNCH appointed Commissioner PATTON, Commissioner ENGLE and he
to work with the Police Chief and Staff to negotiate their Collective
Bargaining Agreement.
Police
Commissioner ENGLE reported Police Chief MARTIN has been selected by the
American Legion as Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for the Northeast
region.
Commissioner ENGLE reported Police Chief MARTIN has placed second for
the National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year which is a terrific
achievement to one who so deserves this recognition. A round of applause
and a standing ovation was given to Police Chief MARTIN by the Board and
audience.
Police Chief MARTIN thanked the Board and Manager MYERS and then
remarked he first and foremost wants to thank his family and the Police
officers who have served under his command for the past 13-years because
he owes this honor to all of them.
Fire, EMS, EMA
Commissioner JOHNSON commended Police Chief MARTIN on his achievements
and remarked she is proud he is Susquehanna Township’s Police Chief.
Commissioner JOHNSON reported Edgemont Fire Company’s Attack 31 Fire
Apparatus is being refurbished in Michigan and is expected to be
returned to service by September.
Commissioner JOHNSON reported Rescue Fire Company and Fire Marshal DREES
are presently working on finishing the specifications for a new tanker
truck which will be purchased with the help of a Casino Grant.
Recreation
Commissioner REBARCHAK thanked Reeder Swartz and the other volunteers
who helped residents free of charge in filing their IRS Income Taxes in
the Senior Center.
Commissioner REBARCHAK reported 251 returns were filed this year which
is up from 156 returns filed the 1st year of the free service in 2006.
Commissioner REBARCHAK reported Summer Camp begins on June 21, 2010 and
information on the camp can be found on the Township web-site.
Commissioner REBARCHAK reported the proposed Edgemont Community Park
Project is moving forward with preparation for the bidding process.
Planning & Zoning – No Report
BIDS AND AGREEMENTS:
2010 Per Capita and Occupation Tax Collection – J.P. Harris Associates,
LLC
Manager MYERS reported the School District chose J.P. Harris Associates,
LLC to collect their 2010 Per Capita and Occupation Tax and it would be
logical for the Township to also contract with J.P. Harris Associates,
LLC to collect the tax.
Commissioner SANDERSON moved to approve the contract for collection of
the 2010 Per Capita and Occupation Tax with J.P. Harris Associates, LLC;
with options for additional years; Seconded by Commissioner ENGLE and
unanimously approved.
ACTION ON ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AGREEMENTS, SUBDIVISIONS AND
LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANS:
SEYMOUR & ROBERTA BARGET
Zoning Officer ROHRER took the podium and presented the Final
Subdivision Plan to subdivide an existing 63,624 square foot lot into
two separate lots.
Zoning Officer ROHRER stated Lot #1 is currently improved with a single
family dwelling and proposed Lot #2 will be 31,812 square feet and
utilized for a single family dwelling at 4625 Fargreen Road in the R-1,
Low Density Residential District.
Zoning Officer ROHRER remarked the Plan was recommended for approval by
the Planning Commission contingent on the approval of the following
waiver:
1) Waive the Preliminary Plan requirement.
Commissioner BOWMAN moved to waive the Preliminary Plan requirement;
Seconded by Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL and unanimously approved.
Zoning Officer ROHRER reported the Planning Commission also attached the
following conditions for approval of the Plan:
1) Provide all protective covenants running with the land or add a note
stating none exist.
2) Monuments and markers should be installed or financial security
provided prior to final approval plus the Plan must show markers will be
set at each end of the proposed subdivision line.
Township Engineer GRUBIC stated these two (2) conditions have been
satisfied since the Planning Commission met so the revised Plan is
before them this meeting and there are NO conditions to be approved;
just the Plan needs Board approval.
Commissioner ENGLE moved to approve the Plan with NO conditions;
Seconded by Commissioner SANDERSON and unanimously approved.
BLUE MOUNTAIN COMMONS
Zoning Officer ROHRER remarked Blue Mountain Commons has requested their
Plan be Tabled until the next Board of Commissioners meeting in July.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Commissioner ENGLE reported the current Executive Director of the
Susquehanna Township EMS Ray Barth is retiring so effective July 1, 2010
the new Executive Director of the Susquehanna Township EMS will be
Elliot Markovitz.
Commissioner ENGLE reported Beth Leonard will continue as Chief
Financial Officer and Brad Delancey will continue in the capacity of
Chief 1.
Commissioner ENGLE reported the EMS Board of Directors believes these
three (3) individuals will work extremely well as a team with the vast
experience they have in their respective fields.
Commissioner ENGLE reported on the many roles over the years Elliot
Markovitz has held with the Township.
A round of applause by the Board and audience was given to Elliot
Markovitz as the new Executive Director of Susquehanna Township EMS.
REPORTS:
Manager – Traffic Studies
Police Chief ROBERT MARTIN took the podium and reported the 1st Traffic
Study is a request for a handicapped parking space at 3029 Locust
Street.
Police Chief MARTIN reported the Traffic Study recommends the placement
of a handicapped parking space at 3029 Locust Street and he concurs with
the recommendation.
Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL moved to approve the placement of a
handicapped parking space at 3029 Locust Street; Seconded by
Commissioner ENGLE and unanimously approved.
Police Chief ROBERT MARTIN reported the 2nd Traffic Study is a request
for two (2) handicapped parking spaces at 3312 Ridgeway Road.
Police Chief MARTIN reported the Traffic Study recommends the placement
of only one (1) handicapped parking space at 3312 Ridgeway Road and he
concurs with the recommendation.
Commissioner ENGLE moved to approve the placement of only one (1)
handicapped parking space at 3312 Ridgeway Road; Seconded by
Commissioner SANDERSON and unanimously approved.
Commissioner BOWMAN asked Police Chief MARTIN to please have something
done about speeding on Fargreen Road.
Police Chief MARTIN stated he will increase enforcement and have the
speed display machine set up.
Manager MYERS reported a Traffic Study will be conducted for a left turn
arrow Southbound on Progress Avenue onto Eastbound Linglestown Road
because the intersection now meets the criteria.
Manager MYERS informed the Board correspondence regarding the situation
on North Front Street and Miller Lane that was discussed at last month’s
meeting is in their packet.
Commissioner BOWMAN asked Manager MYERS to please have the timing
checked out at the traffic signals on Fargreen Road at Linglestown Road
and Deer Path Road at Linglestown Road.
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
Deed of Dedication – Parcel of Land Donation – McNaughton Corporation
Commissioner ENGLE moved to accept the Deed of Dedication from the
McNaughton Corporation for the donation of a parcel of land contiguous
to Christian McNaughton Park; Seconded by Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL
and unanimously approved.
General, Full & Final Release of All Claims Agreement – Roberta Walsh
Commissioner BOWMAN moved to accept the General, Full & Final Release of
all Claims Agreement of former Treasurer Roberta Walsh for release of
settlement monies to all three taxing bodies; Seconded by Commissioner
ENGLE and unanimously approved.
Fire Marshal
Manager MYERS reported Fire Marshal DREES wrote a Grant and the Township
received $2,000.00 for the purchase of three (3) AED machines for the
Township.
Emergency Management – No Report
School Board
Commissioner JOHNSON invited everyone to attend the School Board
meetings which are held the 4th Monday of each month at the High School
in the Library at 7:00 P.M.
Commissioner JOHNSON stated the School Board will be discussing and
considering the raising of School Taxes.
Authority
Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL reported the Ward 5 Sewer Project is still
delayed because the Authority has not found a place to store equipment.
Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL reported Commissioner BOWMAN will be having
a meeting with homeowners about the Fort Hunter extension.
Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL remarked she will report next month on a
letter the Authority received from the City of Harrisburg regarding
information they requested.
Indian Wheels – No Report
Shade Tree – No Report
Archives Committee – No Report
Reapportionment Committee – No Report
Community Outreach – No Report
NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioner BOWMAN remarked several residents have voiced their
concerns about no sidewalks in the back of Holtzman Elementary School
and along Crooked Hill Road.
Commissioner REBARCHAK commented she spoke to Principal Selvenis and was
informed fencing will be replaced and sidewalks will be installed on
Weatherford Way.
Commissioner BOWMAN asked if the Police Department could please enforce
the matter of cars parked illegal on Weatherford Way because “No
Parking” signs are posted.
Commissioner BOWMAN informed Police Chief MARTIN the Township received a
very nice letter in response to the work of Officer Brooke Anthony from
a resident in Ward 4 and requested the letter be placed in Officer
Anthony’s personnel file.
PAYMENT OF BILLS:
Commissioner SANDERSON presented and moved the following bills be paid:
General Fund Check #316545 through #316668 in the amount of $223,738.53
Highway Fund Check #101475 through #101480 in the amount of $10,650.91
Hydrant Fund Check #1095 in the amount of $8,870.39
Bond Issue of 2002 Fund Check #1225 in the amount of $5,218.50
Police Grant Fund Check #100011 through #100017 in the amount of
$1,828.17
Fire Fund Check #704108 through #704134 in the amount of $36,599.13
(Administration - $11,266.37) (Rescue Fire - $3,026.25)
(Progress Fire - $21,813.35) (Edgemont Fire - $493.16)
Grand Total - $286,905.63
Seconded by Commissioner ENGLE and unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner SANDERSON moved the meeting be adjourned at 8:20 P.M.;
Seconded by Commissioner ENGLE and unanimously approved.
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Gary L.
Myers, Secretary-Manager |
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