UNION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 13, 2004

 

1.   Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.: Members present:

                      Linda Levandosky — Chairperson

Stephen J. Parish Jr. — Supervisor

George Uremovich — Supervisor

George Cheplic — Supervisor

Lori Castle — Secretary/Treasurer

Dennis Makel — Solicitor

 

2.   Open to the public:

 

John Smida — Audit

Mr. Parish — Would like a corrected letter sent to PennDot regarding the waiver of level of service.

Larry Spahr — General Fund and State Fund balances.

Jesse Matola — Inquired on Nike Site.

Bernie Wagner - Elrama Sewage

John Maderas — Pleasantview Drive.

Brian Yobst — Storm water problem on Shady Lane.

Linda Evans — Meeting with developer.

Chuck Wilson — Inquired on budget and comp time for police.

Teresa Spahr — Marion Nailor giving legal advise.

Mr. Parish — Recreation line item.

Jeff Befts — Fund balances and tax loan.

Andy Tullai - Tuscany Heights building permits issued.

Kim Gales — They are just grading at this point.

Mary Jo Yunkun — Interest rate for tax loan.

Mary Marrow — Tax loan and public meeting for developer.

John Smida — Marc’s qualifications as zoning officer.

Marc Todd — Gave his qualifications.

Lori Kenevay — Nike Site and zoning officer.

Sean O’rork — Building permit fees.

Paul Owens — Regarding PennDot and the Rt. 88 construction.

 

3.   Motion to approve meeting minutes of August 17th and August 23, 2004.

Motion made by — George Cheplic

Second by — Linda Levandosky

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Cheplic yes, Motion

Carried.

 

4.   Payroll # 19 of 2004

 

Road Department (Regular wages)

$ 5,755.20

Road Department (Overtime)

$ 53.97

Police Department (Regular wages)

$ 14,284.69

Police Department (Overtime)

$ 1,674.44

Staff

$ 2,382.00

Supervisors

$ 791.40

Real Estate Tax Collector

$ 145.01

Total Payroll

$25,086.71

 

Motion to accept payroll as presented.

Motion made by — George Cheplic

Second by — Stephen J. Parish Jr.

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Cheplic yes, Motion

Carried.

 

5.      Outstanding bills:

 

Total Outstanding bills

$ 30,405.14

General Fund Invoices

$ 29,425.94

State Fund Invoices

$ 979.20

 

Motion to pay all outstanding bills as presented.

Motion made by — Linda Levandosky

Second by — Stephen J. Parish Jr.

Roll Call Vote: Parish abstained, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Cheplic yes,

Motion Carried.

 

Motion to use Mr. Tortorice with his backhoe as needed.

Motion made by — Stephen J. Parish Jr.

Second by — George Uremovich

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Cheplic yes, Motion

Carried.

 

Motion to authorize the repair of the trucks gas tank by South Hills Truck.

Motion made by — Stephen J. Parish Jr.

Second by - Linda Levandosky

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Cheplic yes, Motion

Carried.

 

Motion to authorize the rental of the crack sealer at an estimate cost of $2000.00 per

week.

Motion made by — Stephen J. Parish Jr.

Second by — Linda Levandosky

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Cheplic yes, Motion

Carried.

 

Motion to authorize the purchase of guide rails for Pleasantview Road at a cost

$1600.00.

Motion made by — George Uremovich

Second by — Stephen J. Parish Jr.

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Cheplic yes, Motion

Carried.

 

Motion to authorize KAG Engineering to survey Kennedy Road.

Motion made by — George Uremovich

Second by — Stephen J. Parish Jr.

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Cheplic yes, Motion

Carried.

 

Motion to withdraw the last engineering payment of $29,000.00 for the Elrama

Sewage Project requested by Kim Gales.

Motion made by — Linda Levandosky

Second by — George Uremovich

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Cheplic yes, Motion

Carried.

 

Motion to re-advertise and re-bid for a salt spreader per the specifications set by the

board of supervisors.

Motion made by — Stephen J. Parish Jr.

Second by — George Uremovich

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Cheplic yes, Motion

Carried.

 

Motion to authorize the use of the soccer fields to Finleyville Soccer Association

with the stipulation they must submit a certificate of deposit.

Motion made by — Linda Levandosky

Second by — George Cheplic

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Cheplic yes, Motion

Carried.

 

Motion to set trick or treating for October 31, 2004 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Motion made by — Stephen J. Parish Jr.

Second by — George Cheplic

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Cheplic yes, Motion

Carried.

 

Motion to retire to executive session at 8:45 p.m.

Motion made by — George Cheplic

Second by — Stephen J. Parish Jr.

Roll Call Vote: Parish yes, Uremovich yes, Levandosky yes, Cheplic yes, Motion

Carried.

 

Meeting resumed at 9:20 p.m.

Mr. Cheplic reminded the board members that on Friday, September 17th  at 10:00 a.m. the Park & Ride meeting with PennDot is scheduled.

 

Linda Levandosky adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.