EAST TAYLOR TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS MEETING
 April 12th, 2007 7:00 P.M.
 2402William Penn Ave
 Johnstown, Pa 15909

 The Meeting of April 12th, 2007 was called to order by Chairman Robert Spanko. All stood and pledged Allegiance to the Flag and observed a moment of silence for Our Troops overseas.

Members Present: Joseph Peruso, Ronald Loya, Randy Vojtowicz, and Robert Spanko. Also present: Russ Heiple and Shannan Kester. Absent: Blaine Hull.

GOOD AND WELFARE:
 1. Pat Drubs William Penn Ave.: Here to subdivision approved. Supervisors will sign it after meeting.

2. Britton Brad 4933 Clearshade Drive, Windber Pa: Represting Mr. Robert Woloshuk and are here to ask East Taylor Township to vote on a grant application in which the Township would be the grantee (sponsor) for a DCED grant. Myself and the engineer would be in charge of filling out the paperwork for the grant application and also the joint application permit with that being at no cost to the Township or the private residents within the Township(passed out summary of what the would like to do to the Supervisors). We are eligible for 2 grants through DCED but a private resident cannot apply for them which are why we are asking the East Taylor Township to be the sponsor for the grant, with the understanding that all the work will be undertaken by the private residents.
Spanko: Will the Township then be responsible to maintain it? 
Britton: No this will be with the understanding that the private residents are to retain the upkeep and maintenance of this stream.
Spanko: Do the other residents agree?
Britton: I have a verbal from Mr. Woloshuk, Mr. Yanko, Gloria Ream, tentatively Mr. Kusher and Birk wants to listen.
Heiple: If we approve this and get the grant I would be hesitant with letting anyone handle Township money.
Britton: From my understanding you are allowed to appoint someone to oversee the funding and also when applying you can put in for additional funding for the administrative costs .I don’t know the specifics. The engineer is handling that.
Loya: Russ what do you think?
Heiple: I think it is a good idea but we also need to listen to Bob Ritchey’s advice.
Mr. Ritchey: This is not part of East Taylor Township Stormwater so you cannot put in for a Stormwater grant. And also once you do this for 1 resident you will have to do it for others.
Loya: Is fixing this problem going to cause problems for anyone else?
Britton: No it will not. The DEP will be reviewing all documents submitted and if there is a problem anywhere they will not issue the permit.
Heiple: How much are you applying for?
Britton: I don’t know yet. It will depend on a few factors.
Heiple: I have a few reservations but I do agree that it will benefit the residents
Motion made by Votjowicz to become grantors (sponsors) for the DCED grant application for Robert Woloshuk.
Spanko: Any comments?
Mr. Ritchey: You will probably be restricted to 2% for administrative purposes
Mrs. Ream: I am in the middle property and I am willing to go along with everything that needs to be done.
Motion 2nd by Loya. 4 Ayes. Motion Carried.

2. Jim Appley: here about the property on Mele Street. Votjowicz: We already applied for a grant with the County for the demolition of the structure on that property and we can’t back out of a grant once we apply. Once we find out what is happening with the grant we may be more apt to sell.                                                                                                    Jim: What time frame are we looking at?                                                                     Vojtowicz: Probably fall.

3. Ben: Stones still coming down on the corner between Madison and was wondering if you were going to do anything about it?                                                                                      Peruso: I will stop up and look at to see what we can do.

4. Daniel Zurenda 2668 William Penn Ave: Small subdivision to present. Mr. Ritchey: Are there any Stormwater issues? (Mr. Ritchey looked it over and said Stormwater was fine.)
Motion made by Spanko to approve subdivision for Daniel Zurenda. 2nd by Peruso. 4 Ayes. Motion carried.

5. Mike Mitchell: Here representing the cemeteries up on St. Petka’s Road.
Peruso: We have the paperwork to correct this problem but Maryann Zanghi says that our solicitor needs to handle this.
Loya: Shannan, look through the minute books from 1939 and see what else you can find. 
Mr. Mitchell: They also told our grave digger that he will not be allowed to dig graves anymore.
Peruso: Russ will get on this tomorrow.

REVIEW MINUTES OF THE MOTHLY MEETING OF MARCH 8TH, 2007:
Motion made to accept minutes of the March 8th, 2007 meeting by Vojtowicz. 2nd by Peruso. 4 Ayes. Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT:
Motion made to accept Treasurer’s report by Peruso. 2nd by Spanko. Roll Call Vote: Peruso- Aye, Loya- Aye, Votjowicz- Aye, Spanko- Aye. 4Ayes. Motion carried. 

BILLS TO BE PAID:
Motion made by Peruso to pay the bills. 2nd by Votjowicz. Roll Call Vote: Peruso- Aye, Loya- Aye, Votjowicz- Aye, Spanko- Aye. 4Ayes. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDANCE:
1. Seminar on Zoning Decisions: Mary Woznak to attend.
2. Thank you letter from St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church was read.
3. Spanko asked if it would be a good idea for Gerry Glacken to get NIMS certified. Loya said it is only for certain people. He might be able to take a couple but not all of them. Spanko said we will get back to him on this matter.

REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN:
Nothing to report

REPORT OF THE VICE CHAIRMAN: 
Absent 

REPORT OF THE ROADMASTER:
I would like to purchase a hydraulic broom, roller, and tractor with a belly mower from the money set aside in the budget for capital purchases for the Road Dept.
Motion made by Vojtowicz to look into purchasing roller, broom, and tractor. 2nd by Spanko. Roll Call Vote: Peruso- Aye, Loya- Aye, Votjowicz- Aye, Spanko- Aye. 4Ayes. Motion carried.

POLICE REPORT:
March police report: Fuel used 271.1 gallons. Fine money $445.25. Fuel used for the year 820.6 gallons. Fine money for the year $1621.18
1. Motion made by Vojtowicz to take $3500.00 out of the Capital Reserve Fund to outfit the new cruiser and get it on the road. With money to be replaced from the grant money we will be receiving. 2nd by Peruso. Roll Call Vote: Peruso- Aye, Loya- Aye, Votjowicz- Aye, Spanko- Aye. 4Ayes. Motion carried. 
2. Motion made by Vojtowicz to advertise the Crown Victoria Police cruiser and ET-3 Truck for bids. 4 Ayes. Motion carried.

REPORT OF THE BUILDING SUPERVISOR:
Would like to get the dusk to dawn lights replaced.
Motion made by Peruso to contact Penelec and get 2 Streetlights for the parking lot installed. 2nd Vojtowicz. Roll Call Vote: Peruso- Aye, Loya- Aye, Votjowicz- Aye, Spanko- Aye. 4Ayes. Motion carried.
Get with Shannan about getting sizes for carpet and getting them put in. 

ENVIROMENTAL REPORT:
Nothing to report

SOLICITORS REPORT:
1. Need to amend the Resolution for the Liquor License Transaction in December of 2006 to include the name of where the license came from which is Trojan Inc.
Motion made by Loya to amend the Liquor License Transaction. 2nd Peruso. 4 Ayes. Motion carried.
2. I have a proposed Ordinance ready for the Sexual Predators Residental Restriction Ordinance. This prohibits anyone who is convicted or pled guilty or pled no contest to a sexual crime which requires registration cannot reside within 2500 feet of a place where children would congregate such as a playground, school, child care centers, etc. It is grandfathered in that if someone is living there now it would not be a violation, but it provides for a $1000.00 fine and a 90 day jail term.
Motion made by Vojtowicz to advertise for passage the Sexual Predators Residential Restrictions Ordinance. 2nd by Peruso. 4 Ayes. Motion carried.
3. Received a claim from Sante-Fe Chemicals that we ordered $2144.00 in chemicals and never paid them. Loya stated that they just sent them to us and we wanted to send them back and they wouldn’t take them back. We still have the product. Russ said he will respond to this matter.

OLD BUSINESS:
1. Stormwater and Zoning Fees: Tabled till next meeting
2. Landlord/Rental Property Ordinance: Public comment on this matter set for 6:30 P.M. Thursday, May 10th, 2007.

NEW BUSINESS:
1. Letter from Joe Bell: Let MaryAnn Zanghi take care of it in May when people have to go to court over unpaid garbage bills. 
2. Animal Pick-up: Tabled till next meeting.
3. Purchase of a digital camera: Motion made by Peruso to purchase a digital camera and memory card. 2nd by Vojtowicz. Roll Call Vote: Peruso- Aye, Loya- Aye, Votjowicz- Aye, Spanko- Aye. 4Ayes. Motion carried. 

Motion made by Loya to adjourn. 2nd by Peruso. 4 Ayes. Motion carried.

Adjournment 8:35 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Shannan Kester