Union Township Board of Supervisors

Meeting Minutes

June 7, 2004

 

 

1.      Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM; Members present:

Walt Lang – Chairman

Linda Levandosky – Vice Chairperson

Stephen J. Parish Jr. – Supervisor

George Uremovich – Supervisor

George Cheplic – Supervisor

Lori Castle – Sec./Treasurer

Dennis Makel – Solicitor

Kim Gales – Engineer

 

2.  Brian Walker from Houston, Walker & Associates addressed the board

regarding the 2003 audit and the problems they are having with completing the audit.

 

3.  Open to the public:

 

Karen Henze – Problem with the playground in regards to the slide. The Tyler Landscape invoice.

 

Andy Tullai – Septic system at the ball field, the Nike Site for soccer use, Lights at the basketball quarts, inquired on townships old computer equipment.

 

Irene Kerr – Spoke with DEP regarding moving wetlands.

 

Bernie Wagner – Elrama sewage.

 

Marg McFarlane – How much has the township paid in regards to the airport ordinance?

 

Larry Spahr – Regarding Mr. Walker’s comments.

 

Stephanie Pascuzo - How much to bond Hobbit Lane?

 

Kim Gales - $3,750.00

 

Lori Kenevay – Inquired on Martik Hearing.

 

Joanne Lewandowski – Inquired on Mr. Trujillo’s employment.

 

Teresa Spahr – Cost of CPA.

 

John Smida – DCED audit forms.

 

Michele Dupree – Inquired on Wal-Mart. Supervisors cost of yearly life insurance.

 

Chuck Wilson - Financial Statements.

 

Mr. Owens – PennDot intersection changes.

 

Chuck Wilson – Can you record the meetings?

 

Dennis Makel – Yes, It’s a public meeting.

 

Stephanie Tunesky – Patterson Road.

 

Jason Cheplic – Mingo Circle.

 

Don Henze – Budget.

 

Diane Petrak – Seat Belt detail.

 

4.  Motion to approve meeting minutes of May 2004.

Motion made by – George Cheplic

Second by – Linda Levandosky

Roll Call Vote: Parish abstain, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

5.  Motion to approve the bills as presented.

General Fund                                 $ 57,656.32

State Fund                                 $ 4,034.33

 

Motion made by – Linda Levandosky

Second by – George Cheplic

Roll Call Vote: Parish abstain, Uremovich yes except for Houston, Walker and Associates, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

6.  Motion to approve payroll #12 of 2004 as presented.

Road Department                     $ 5,746.24

Police Department                     $ 17,232.46

Staff                                        $ 2,447.30

Supervisors                           $ 500.00

Real Estate Tax Collector         $ 1,410.62

Total Payroll                              $ 27,336.62

 

Motion made by – Linda Levandosky

Second by – George Cheplic

Roll Call Vote: Parish abstain, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

7.  Old Business:

 

Motion to approve the Mark Chasko Minor Subdivision for recording purposes subject to all fees being paid.

Motion made by – Stephen J. Parish Jr.

Second by – Linda Levandosky

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

Motion to approve the Lenik Minor Subdivision for recording purposes subject to all fees being paid.

Motion made by – Stephen J. Parish Jr.

Second by – George Cheplic

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

Motion to approve holding a National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 from 12 noon to 8:00 PM. All festivities will be paid for by contributions from local businesses.

Motion made by – Linda Levandosky

Second by – Stephen J. Parish Jr.

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

Executive session called at 10:00 PM regarding personnel and pending litigation matters.      

 

Meeting resumed at 10:10 PM.

 

Motion to advertise the Airport Ordinance with the intent to adopt.

Motion made by – Linda Levandosky

Second by – Walt Lang

Roll Call Vote: Parish abstain, Uremovich no, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

Motion to appoint Don Bucich to the Zoning Hearing Board to fill the term of vacancy left by the passing of Mrs. Roman.

Motion made by – Stephen J. Parish Jr.

Second by – George Uremovich

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky no, Lang no, Cheplic no, Motion Failed.

Motion to appoint Jim Wellington to the Zoning Hearing Board to fill the term of vacancy left by the passing of Mrs. Roman.

Motion made by – George Cheplic

Second by – Linda Levandosky

Roll Call Vote: Parish no, Uremovich no, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

Motion to authorize the Solicitor and Engineer to come up with a feasibility plan to construct a cul-de-sac on Pleasant View Drive for emergency access for the affected family.

Motion made by – Linda Levandosky

Second by – George Cheplic

Roll Call Vote: Parish no, Uremovich no, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

8.  New Business:

 

Motion to approve getting quotes from other financial institutions in reference to the Police Pension Plan at no cost.

Motion made by – Linda Levandosky

Second by – Walt Lang

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

Motion to pay the Tyler Landscape invoice for installation of playground equipment for $12,148.00 with the solicitor’s opinion and paying with the Recreation CD.

Motion made by – Stephen J. Parish Jr.

Second by – George Uremovich

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky no, Lang no, Cheplic no, Motion Carried.

 

Motion to split the Foreign Fire Relief money equally between Finleyville VFD and Elrama VFD.

Motion made by – Linda Levandosky

Second by – Walt Lang

Comments:

Parish – This money was never split 50/50.

Uremovich – For 50 years Elrama got nothing.

Parish – Write a letter to Finleyville VFD to see financial records.

Roll Call Vote: Parish no, Uremovich abstain, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

Motion to change the minimum requirements for employment in regards to the Police Department, the requirement of a Bachelors Degree would be taken out of the description.

Motion made by – Linda Levandosky

Second by – George Cheplic

Roll Call Vote: Parish no, Uremovich no, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

Motion to advertise the acceptance of applications for part time police officers.

Motion made by – Linda Levandosky

Second by – George Cheplic

Roll Call Vote: Parish no, Uremovich no, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

Motion to change the meeting dates to the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM. The invoice for the change to be paid by Makel & Associates.

Motion made by – Stephen J. Parish Jr.

Second by – Linda Levandosky

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

Motion to dispose of old computer equipment being stored at the township building with a complete inventory.

Motion made by – Linda Levandosky

Second by – Walt Lang

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

Motion to have the tractor repaired at Vaccari for a cost of $700.00.

Motion made by – Stephen J. Parish Jr.

Second by – Linda Levandosky

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

Motion to adopt the policy of conducting annual employee job evaluations.

Motion made by – Linda Levandosky

Second by – George Cheplic

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

Motion to approve the Granny Flats for Millicent Powell on Gilmore Road.

Motion made by – Linda Levandosky

Second by – George Cheplic

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

Kim Gales was instructed to look at Kennedy Road.

 

Motion to hire Lori Castle full time at $12.50 per hour with all benefits.

Motion made by – Linda Levandosky

Second by – George Cheplic

Comments:

Mr. Parish – This is discrimination against the former secretary/treasurer.

Roll Call Vote: Parish no, Uremovich no, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

Motion to approve a fire works display for Finleyville VFD.

Motion made by – George Cheplic

Second by – George Uremovich

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.

 

Walt adjourned the meeting at 11:15 PM.