March 6, 2018

PIATT TOWNSHIP

GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING

March 6, 2018

Supervisor Dean Edwards called to order the General Business Meeting of the Piatt Township Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the township municipal building, 9687 North Rt. 220 Highway, Jersey Shore, PA. He led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance to the flag and a moment of silence.

Present: Dean Edwards, T. Scott Moore, Dennis Rager, Shelly Davis

Visitors:  Officer Crawford

GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING

Citizens Comments – None

Minutes – Dean moved to approve the February 6^th  General Business Meeting minutes, Dennis seconded, motion carried.

Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police Department – Officer Crawford presented the February 2018 Piatt Township Police Activity Report. There were 88.6 patrol hours, 36 incidents, 43 speeding violations and 17 additional citations and charges.

Act 537 – Nothing new to report.

Planning Commission – The Supervisors reviewed and had no comment on a subdivision for Leroy F. and Shirley E. Wion. The plan proposes a subdivision of  property owned by Wion, with 0.613 acres to be added to property owned by Marolous and Gwen Lynn Cebulka.    The new Cebulka lot will be 2.538 acres.  The residual lot will contain 4.137 acres.

Roadmaster –

• A sink hole occurred on Martins Road @ West Line Road at the pipe. We filled it twice and it is still settling. A repair is planned once the water goes down, it is coned off with a flashing light for now. Pine Mountain is aware to fix.
• A sink hole also occurred on Geiler Hollow, alongside the blacktop in berm. Cones up for now.
• Opened Hesker Hill Road.
• F-450 was repaired by KNS Auto Repairs, LLC for a cost of $5,561.22.
• Dean is setting up a meeting with Don Free to prepare a 2018 project estimate sheet.
• Received two loads of salt and 2 loads of stone.
• Mifflin Township contacted us earlier in the month regarding paving our portion of Seely Run Road. The measurement for our section of the road is as follows: 1349’ long, 18’ wide; paving 2” depth 19 mm. Based on measurement, 324 tons at estimated price of $60/ton= $19,440.   The Supervisors discussed it and decided against it due to the price.

Tax Collection – Shelly presented, on behalf of Janet M. Hillyard, that 58 residents are delinquent on the 2017 Per Capita Taxes. Janet questioned how the per capita tax is regulated/ updated, the Supervisors did not know.

Solicitor – Nothing new to report.

SEO & PUCC – Nothing new to report

Zoning & Building Permits – Nothing new to report.

EMC & Fire – Independent Hose and Citizens Hose are seriously considering a partnership of both organizations. Both companies would like to meet with all involved municipalities on March 28.  Dean and Denny plan on attending.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Stormwater Management Ordinance – Nothing new to report, still working on it.

Penn Dot Right-Of-Way Purchase Offer – The Solicitor, Denise Dieter, has reviewed the Penn Dot Right-Of-Way Purchase Offer and confirms that it is in order. She noted that the township retains the mineral rights, which is a plus.  She believes as the supervisors agree to the price, it is appropriate to sign the documentation.    The Supervisors acknowledged her recommendation and decided to request $1,000.   Shelly will contact the PennDot Real Estate Specialist and make the  counteroffer.

2018/2019 Salt Contract – Our COSTARS Salt Contract Participation Agreement must be submitted each year for inclusion in the State’s sodium chloride contract.   The contract runs from August 2018-July 2019.  In order to be included we must commit our needs prior to the contract bid, the deadline is 3/15/18.   Our requested tons are not an estimate.  We must purchase at least 60% of our stated needs.  Suppliers will provide up to 140% of the tonnage requirements.   We must specify our Initial Tons Required (defined as the estimated amount of salt required from August 1st to October 31^st to replenish/fill stockpiles in advance of the winter season) and Winter Tons Required (defined as the amount of salt required after November 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019). The Initial Tons Required plus the Winter Tons Required will equal the Total Tons Required (defined as the total amount of salt required for the whole winter season).  This is to allow suppliers to better plan and anticipate member requirements and will help to ensure members are better prepared for the winter season to cut down on last minute or just-in-time orders.  Dean moved that we request 0 (zero) for our Initial Tons Required and 100 tons for the Winter Tons Require, Scott seconded, motion carried.

Stone Bid – Stone Bids were received from P Stone Inc. and Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania LLC.

After reviewing the bids, Dean made a motion to award the 2018 Stone Bid to Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania LLC, Dennis seconded, motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

Correspondence File –

• The Clinton County Solid Waste Authority will be holding a Residential Tire Collection Event on May 18 & 19. Residents in Piatt Township are invited to participate.
• Keiffer & Associates has completed the 2017 audit.
• The 19th Annual West Branch COG Equipment Show & Training Day is Wednesday, May 16 at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds.    Dean, Marco & Denny plan on attending.
• The County is conducting a systematic review of polling facilities. The purpose of the review is to assess each facility’s accessibility for persons with disabilities, in order to determine if it meets the specific accessibility requirement for polling places on Election Day. The report will be completed in late 2018, and the results will be shared.

Unused Equipment – The Supervisors will consider selling unused equipment and requested a list from Marco for the next meeting.

Dean moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report, Scott seconded, motion carried.

Dean moved to approve payment of all bills, Dennis seconded, motion carried.

Dean moved to adjourn, Dennis seconded, motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Submitted by:

Shelly S. Davis

Secretary/Treasurer