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DALTON TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING-MARCH 12, 2007, 7:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Scott Hladki, Mary Ellen Sherwood, Rosemary Rinella, Mike Hiner, Elizabeth (Petsy) Jenkins, Diane Misze and Lynn Young.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
Supervisor, Scott Hladki, called the meeting to order at the Dalton Township Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance said, invocation given and roll call taken.
MINUTES:
The regular township board meeting minutes of February 12, 2007, were accepted as presented and placed on file. The special meeting minutes of March 6, 2007, were also accepted with the additional comment that Mike Hiner left the meeting at 9:00.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2007-08 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET:
Motion by Mike, support by Diane, PASSED to open the public hearing to hear comments regarding the budget for 2007-08 fiscal year. Yes: all.
Former Township Supervisor, Merle Hittle, had many questions on the budget. Some questions were with regard to the following: street light special assessment district excess funds, education allotments, election department, and public safety expenditures.
Motion by Diane, support by Mike, PASSED to close the public hearing for the 2007-08 fiscal year budget. Yes: all.
Motion by Diane, support by Lynn, PASSED to create a new account in the General Fund, Public Safety Department, Utilities, to pay for the street lighting out of this account and for Mary Ellen to budget an appropriate amount in this line item. Yes: Diane, Lynn, Mike, Petsy, Rosemary, Mary Ellen and Scott. No: None.
Motion by Rosemary, support by Mike, PASSED to adopt the 2007-08 Dalton Township Budget/Appropriations Resolution. Yes: Rosemary, Mike, Diane, Lynn, Mary Ellen and Scott. No: Petsy.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
As of February 28, 2007, the General Fund has $145,428.03, Fire Operating Fund has $222,594.17, and Fire Equipment Fund has $35,383.45. There is $155,818.30 in the Co-Merica J-Fund. The Treasurer's Report was accepted and placed on file for audit. An income report was provided for February 2007 for the General and Fire Funds.
MONTHLY BILLS:
Motion by Mike, support by Rosemary, PASSED to approve the monthly bills as submitted. Yes: Mike, Rosemary, Lynn, Petsy, Diane, Mary Ellen and Scott. No: None.
General Fund $33,003.00, Fire Fund $5,787.62, Cemetery Fund $36.26. Bills were also paid from the building fund, street light fund, and other self-supporting miscellaneous funds.
FIRE BUSINESS:
Fire Chief, Gary Furman, submitted the Incident Log for February 2007. There were 45 calls with an average response time of 7.44 minutes.
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT/ TRANSFER STATION BIDS:
Maintenance Superintendent, Keith Ostoin, was asked his opinion regarding the bids received. The bids were reviewed and compared.
The board was previously informed by a letter that was received from Redi-Rental stating that they would no longer be providing bins and hauling for the township's transfer station as they were no longer performing these services. Mary Ellen advertised for bids for this service and five bids were received. The board discussed and reviewed the bids received.
Motion by Diane, support by Lynn, PASSED to approve the bid as submitted by Solid Waste Solutions for a period of two years. Yes: Diane, Lynn, Mike, Rosemary, Petsy, Mary Ellen and Scott. No: None.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT-FLAT RATE FOR PLUMBING PERMIT-NEW HOMES:
The reasons were explained why this new flat rate of $165.00 is being proposed for plumbing permits for new builds only.
Motion by Mike, support by Rosemary, PASSED to approve the $165.00 flat fee for a new build plumbing permit. Yes: Mike, Rosemary, Diane, Lynn, Petsy, Mary Ellen and Scott. No: None.
Schooling for Contracted Inspectors:
The Building Inspector, Chris Hall, stated that the township pays for schooling for himself and for the Plumbing Inspector, Paul Varboncouer. Chris stated that schooling is not provided for the electrical and mechanical inspectors. Chris stated that his schooling is covered under his contract with the township. He stated that if education is to be covered for any of the other inspectors he would like this to be stated in a written contract.
Petsy stated that she has been told that paying for schooling for contracted employees is an illegal expense. It was suggested to consult with the township attorney before acting on this item. Rosemary stated that the money brought into the building fund can only be used for purposes related to the same. Mike stated that if we have been paying for Paul's schooling then we should continue to pay for this education and add it into the contract. Paul stated that the township has contributed to his schooling for quite some time and requested the board to continue to do the same.
Motion by Diane, support by Lynn, PASSED to table this item and to consult with our attorney regarding the same. Yes: all.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
The planning Commission minutes were received.
RESOLUTIONS OF NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE EASEMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AND DECLARATION OF TAKING:
Scott stated that the township attorney needs the board to adopt this resolution to be able to move forward with the sewer project. He stated that any asphalt that is removed will be replaced. Petsy questioned Scott about a grand total to acquire the easements. Scott states that he does not know the dollar amount the township will be paying.
Motion by Diane, support by Mike, PASSED to approve the Resolution of Necessity to Acquire Easements for Municipal Sanitary Sewer Improvement. Yes: Diane, Mike, Lynn, Petsy, Rosemary, Mary Ellen and Scott. No: None.
Motion by Diane, support by Lynn, PASSED to approve the Declaration of Taking adopted pursuant to the Resolution adopted above with reference to acquiring sewer easements. Yes: Diane, Lynn, Mike, Petsy, Rosemary, Mary Ellen and Scott. No: None.
BOARD COMMENTS:
BARRY JUNCTION TRAIL: Scott stated that he would like to call a special meeting of the board as a resolution is being prepared with regard to the Berry Junction Trail and will be forwarded to him for the Board's consideration. He stated that he does not have the resolution from the county at this time for the Board's consideration. County Commissioner, Chuck Buzzell, was present and explained why the county needs this resolution adopted by the board. Mr. Buzzell stated that the County's grant writers will apply for the Grant for the local municipalities matching funds. In turn the County will accept the funds and oversee the project. He explained further. Scott stated the cities and townships will be responsible for their respective portions of the Trail and will have to pay for the maintenance for their portions as well. Mary Ellen questioned if this in any way changes the resolutions already adopted by the board with regard to the Berry Junction Trail. Scott stated that it does not affect or change the previously adopted resolutions.
Motion by Diane, support by Lynn, PASSED to set a Special meeting for Monday, March 19, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. Yes: Diane, Lynn, Mike, Petsy, Rosemary, Mary Ellen and Scott. No: None.
BEEGLE FIELD: Scott again stated that he would like the name changed from Beegle Field to another name which needs to still include the word Beegle as stipulated in the land purchase agreement. He stated that he would like suggestions for a new name for the park. He asked if the board would like to turn this over to the schools for the students' suggestions for a new name. The board suggested opening this to the public and the schools.
MISCELLANEOUS: Rosemary stated that if the building fund is funding education for two inspectors then it should fund for all four inspectors. Petsy again stated that she was told this was not a legal expense for the township to pay for education for contracted personnel. Scott will check with the attorney regarding this matter. Mike stated that speed limit signs are still not placed on Lakewood Road. He added the County will not place the signs.
Lynn and Diane questioned Scott if he followed up with the State Police Post regarding putting a satellite post here in the Township. Lynn and Diane brought this to the board at a previous meeting and Scott was going to follow up. Scott stated that he had not pursued this yet.
CLOSED SESSION:
Scott stated that the attorney could not make it here as he is not feeling well so the closed session will be cancelled this month for updates on pending litigation.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Mike, support by Rosemary, PASSED to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m. Yes: all.
DALTON TOWNSHIP BOARD
Scott Hladki Supervisor
Mary Ellen Sherwood Clerk
Rosemary Rinella Treasurer
Michael Hiner Trustee
Elizabeth Jenkins Trustee
Diane Misze Trustee
Lynn Young Trustee
Clerk__________________________
Mary Ellen Sherwood
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