Union
Township Board of Supervisors
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. Walkers 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. Trujillos 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, Its 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 solicitors 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.