UNION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 17, 2004
1. Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.: Members present:
Walt Lang Chairman
Linda Levandosky Vice Chairperson
Stephen J. Parish Jr. Supervisor
George Uremovich Supervisor
George Cheplic Supervisor
Lori Castle Secretary/Treasurer
Dennis Makel Solicitor
Kim Gales-Dunn Engineer
2. Open to the public:
Frank Dupree Mall development.
Larry Spahr Waiver of level of service.
Motion to rescind the July 15, 2004 motion granting the level of service waivers.
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.
Dennis Makel Discussion on zoning change.
Paul Jones Inquired on where projected mall would be.
Linda Levandosky Across from Mineral Beach.
Dwight Ferguson Compliments on rescinding the motion.
Jean Livingston Inquired on why are we helping them out.
Ron Barwell Pleasantview Road petition.
Gary Bumgardner Development.
Matt Kenavey Brownsville Park as his Eagle Scout project.
Walt Lang Instructed Mr. Kenavey to submit plans for insurance reasons.
Linda Evans The editorial in the paper.
Chuck Wilson Question regarding the outstanding bills amount.
Sue Heck Only against certain kinds of development.
frene Kerr Proposed tentative meeting with Michael Joseph.
Frank Dupree Content of the proposed tentative meeting.
Mr. Parish Impact study fee.
Jon Kamin Representing Mary Parish, spoke regarding Airport Ordinance.
Scott Tkach Regarding preliminary proposal made to the township from developer.
Andy Tullai Police Computers.
Lon Kenavey Recreation Ordinance.
Mary Estelson Agenda deadline.
Georgeanne Bumgardner Widening of Cardox Road.
Teresa Spahr Audit
Jason Cheplic Mingo Circle widening.
JoAnne Lewandowski National Night Out. And Mr. Tullais web site.
Stephanie Janeski Condition of Ray Lane when its icy.
Don Owens Someone has been surveying my property since passing the waivers.
Mary Marrow Thanked Mr. Banahasky.
Tern Mazzeo Henrys pond.
Michele Dupree Mercantile Tax.
John Smida Traffic citation, Mingo Circle.
Larry Spahr Reasons for canceling meetings.
Stephen Parish - Financial Statements of the township.
Eric Gainsberg - Fixing the townships financial problems.
Mr. Schmalzried Mingo Circle
Frank Dupree Sign Tax Ordinance.
Break called at 9:40 p.m.
Reconvened at 10:00 p.m.
3. Motion to approve the meeting minutes of July 19, 2004
Motion made by Linda Levandosky
Second by - Walt Lang
Roll Call Vote: Parish abstain, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes, Motion Carried.
4. Outstanding
Bills:
Total Outstanding bills: $
40,824.68
General Fund Balance: $
186,178.46
State Fund Balance: $86,117.14
Motion to approve the bills as presented
Motion made by Linda Levandosky
Second by George Cheplic
Roll Call Vote: Parish no, Uremovich no, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes,
Motion Carried.
Payroll #16 & #17 of 2004
Road Dept. (regular wages) $
11,510.40
Road Department (overtime) $
130.82
Police Dept. (regular wages) $
26,744.68
Police Dept. (overtime) $
4,566.96
Staff $
4,552.40
Supervisors $
1000.00
Real Estate Tax Collector $112.80
Total Payroll $48,618.06
Motion to approve payroll as presented.
Motion made by George Cheplic
Second by Linda Levandosky
Roll Call Vote: Parish abstain, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes,
Motion Carried.
Executive session called at 10:30 p.m.
Motion made by George Cheplic
Second by Linda Levandosky
Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes,
Motion Carried.
Motion to purchase a phone system from Dave Davis Communications for $3200.00
the lowest of three quotes. The system has 12 voice mail boxes.
Motion made by Linda Levandosky
Second by Walt Lang
Roll Call Vote: Parish no, Uremovich abstain, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes,
Motion Carried.
Motion to purchase two new computers for the police department for a total cost of
$3596.00, which includes two PCs, a LaserJet printer, APC battery back-up and 20
hours of on site service.
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 adopt the Park & Recreation Ordinance.
Motion made by Linda Levandosky
Second by Walt Lang
Comments 7 board members, amend term of athletic assoc., delete sentence of
employees.
Roll Call Vote: Parish no, Uremovich no, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes,
Motion Carried.
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the mechanics
position with the stipulation that the MMO is signed by the Union.
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 approve the developers agreement with Tuscany Heights with fees 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 holding tank agreement with TEPPCO. For the property
located at 4519 Finley-Elrama Road.
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 advertise for bids on a new salt spreader to be opened at the September 13,
2004 meeting.
Motion made by Stephen J. Parish Jr.
Second by George Uremovich
Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes,
Motion Carried.
Motion to order materials for tar and chipping.
Motion made by George Uremovich
Second by Linda Levandosky
Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes,
Motion Carried.
Motion to pay the Tyler Landscaping invoice for the installation of playground equipment. The bill will be paid with the Recreation CD and with recommendation from the solicitor to pay.
Motion made by Stephen J. Parish Jr. Second by George Uremovich
Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky no, Lang yes, Cheplic yes,
Motion Carried.
Report on the Auditor Generals 2002 Liquid Fuels Audit.
Motion to adopt the audit.
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.
Motion to approve fire proof file cabinets as recommended in the auditors report for
a cost of $678.00.
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.
Motion to advertise by word of mouth for Recreation Board members.
Motion made by Linda Levandosky
Second by George Cheplic
Roll Call Vote: Parish no, Uremovich no, Levandosky yes, Lang yes, Cheplic yes,
Motion Camed.
Interviews for Zoning Officer to be held on the morning of August 23, 2004 the meeting to hire to follow at 9:30 a.m.
Meeting adjourned by Walt Lang at 11:50 p.m