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
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