EAST TAYLOR TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS MEETING: December 13th 2007 7:00 P.M.

The Meeting of December 13th, 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.
ROLL CALL: JOSEPH PERUS -Present, BLAINE HULL-Absent, RONALD LOYA-Present, RANDY VOJTOWICZ-Absent, ROBERT SPANKO -Present, RUSS HEIPLE-Present, SHANNAN KESTER-Present
GOOD AND WELFARE:
Yolanda Simmons Pudliner Lane: Here because of water problems on Pudliner. Water is gathering in yard and flowing underneath my house and we are afraid of it freezing and damaging the house. (Showed pictures of the problem to the Board)
Spanko and Peruso will be up tomorrow to look at the problem and try and rectify the situation before the problem gets worse.
Bob and Terri McConnell 197 Buriak Road: Want to inquire about getting the paper alleys around my property. (Showed supervisors photos and maps)
Spanko and Peruso: will come out to your property and take a look at it and see what we are looking at and what can be done. We will try and come on Saturday.
Arthur Thomson 328 Pudliner Lane:  Wondering if there was a police officer on duty over this 911 incident and if so what is being done?
Spanko: There was a police officer on duty and Randy our Police Commissioner is not here this evening to comment, but I can tell you that 911 did not give Chief Price the proper information. I’m not at liberty to give out anymore information until I am sure the investigation is complete.
Slim Semich Parkhill: Something was mentioned at the last meeting about a Veteran’s Memorial and I was wondering what was going on with that?
Spanko: I went to Wise who does the stones for memorials and he is coming down some time in January or February to discuss it with us. We are definitely going to do something Slim. 
Dave Davison: Thank you for your contribution to the Firehall for our radios. And is there any way we can have an officer on duty during the day like maybe 2 shifts. There is more going on in the day and we never have anyone here.
Spanko: We will have to get with Randy and see about the budget.
Dave: Also I went to a meeting on the new radio stuff at the Courthouse and starting Jan. 2nd they are going to be going around and testing the radios for police, firehall ect. Once we put our new radios in we will be ready, but 911 may not be.
Loya: Can you still use your old radios if 911 isn’t ready?
Dave: Yes we can use them until our license runs out and also I found out that all fire, police, ems will be getting free internet.
Loya: When does your license run out?
Dave: 2010 

REVIEW OF THE MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2007
Motion to accept minutes from the November meeting by Peruso. 2nd by Loya. 3 Ayes. Motion carried. 
TREASURER’S REPORT
Motion to accept Treasurers report by Peruso.  2nd by Spanko.  Roll Call Vote: Peruso-Aye, Loya-Aye, Spanko-Aye.  3 Ayes. Motion carried.
BILLS TO BE PAID
Motion to pay bills made by Peruso. 2nd by Loya. Roll Call Vote: Peruso-Aye, Loya-Aye, Spanko-Aye.  3 Ayes. Motion carried.
 CORRESPONDENCES:
1. Letter from Resident: Spanko, we need to get down there and talk to Larry about this. Russ, we can rezone but we need to have another meeting to decide what we want to rezone then have another meeting to pass the rezoning. Peruso: we need to talk to Larry 1st.
2. Miners Medical Center: Requesting Donation
Motion to donate $50.00 to Miners Medical Center by Loya. 2nd by Spanko. Roll Call Vote: Peruso-Aye, Loya-Aye, Spanko-Aye.  3 Ayes. Motion carried.
3. Conemaugh Valley Conservancy: Request for Donation
Motion to donate $100.00 to the Conemaugh Valley Conservancy by Loya. 2nd by Spanko. Roll Call Vote: Peruso-Aye, Loya-Aye, Spanko-Aye.  3 Ayes. Motion carried.
 REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN
Nothing to report
 REPORT OF THE VICE-CHAIRMAN
Absent 
REPORT OF THE ROADMASTER
Nothing to report

POLICE REPORT
Absent
REPORT OF THE BUILDING SUPERVISOR
Soffit and fascia got tore down on the side of the building so I had that repaired and Monday the electrician is coming for the generator.
ENVIROMENTAL REPORT
Absent
SOLICITORS REPORT
Nothing to report
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Information on PLGIT Procurement Card: Motion made by to drop by Peruso.2nd by Loya. 3 Ayes. Motion carried.
2. Information on PLGIT direct deposit: Let the employees know it is available and anyone that wants to can sign up.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Spring Clean Up is scheduled for the week of May 12th, 2008 pending approval.
Motion to approve spring clean up for the week of May 12th, 2008 made by Spanko.2nd by Peruso. 3 Ayes. Motion carried.
2.   Advertise for Reorganization meeting and Auditors reorganization meeting.
Motion made to advertise for the Reorganization meeting January 7th 2008 at 6:00 P.M. with the regular January meeting to follow, advertise for the Auditors reorganization meeting January 8th, 2008 at 3:30 P.M. and also advertise for the regular board meetings with the exception of January to be held the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 P.M. made by Peruso. 2nd by Spanko. Roll Call Vote: Peruso-Aye, Loya-Aye, Spanko-Aye.  3 Ayes. Motion carried.

        3.    Information on Cambria County Building Codes Enforcement Agency: Tabled until the reorganization meting
        4. Innovative consulting Group: 2008 retainer agreement for professional services:
 Motion to send letter stating that services are no longer required made by Peruso. 2nd by Spanko. 3 Ayes. Motion carried.
5. Adoption of the 2008 budget
Motion to adopt the 2008 Budget with the assessed valuation to be 16,903,305.00 made by Peruso. 2nd by Loya. Roll Call Vote: Peruso-Aye, Loya-Aye, Spanko-Aye.  3 Ayes. Motion carried.

Mary Woznak presented a letter of resignation effective immediately for her position on the Zoning Hearing Board.
Motion made to appoint Arthur Thomson Zoning Officer made by Peruso.2nd by Spanko. 3 Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion made to rescind former motion for Arthur Thomson made by Peruso. 2nd by Spanko. 3 Ayes. Motion carried 
Motion to accept Mary Woznaks letter of resignation made by Peruso. 2nd by Spanko. 3 Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion to Appoint Arthur Thomson a Zoning officer made by Peruso. 2nd by Spanko. 3 Ayes. Motion carried. 
Spanko: We would like to thank Ron Loya for his 6 years of service as a Supervisor.
Peruso: I would like to thank Bob and Randy for their generosity for the wonderful Christmas party given this year.
 
Motion to adjourn by Spanko. 2nd by Loya. 3 Ayes. Motion carried.
ADJOURNEMENT    at 8:13 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted, 

Shannan Kester
Township Secretary                            

The Meeting of December 13th, 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.
ROLL CALL: JOSEPH PERUS -Present, BLAINE HULL-Absent, RONALD LOYA-Present, RANDY VOJTOWICZ-Absent, ROBERT SPANKO -Present, RUSS HEIPLE-Present, SHANNAN KESTER-Present
GOOD AND WELFARE:
Yolanda Simmons Pudliner Lane: Here because of water problems on Pudliner. Water is gathering in yard and flowing underneath my house and we are afraid of it freezing and damaging the house. (Showed pictures of the problem to the Board)
Spanko and Peruso will be up tomorrow to look at the problem and try and rectify the situation before the problem gets worse.
Bob and Terri McConnell 197 Buriak Road: Want to inquire about getting the paper alleys around my property. (Showed supervisors photos and maps)
Spanko and Peruso: will come out to your property and take a look at it and see what we are looking at and what can be done. We will try and come on Saturday.
Arthur Thomson 328 Pudliner Lane:  Wondering if there was a police officer on duty over this 911 incident and if so what is being done?
Spanko: There was a police officer on duty and Randy our Police Commissioner is not here this evening to comment, but I can tell you that 911 did not give Chief Price the proper information. I’m not at liberty to give out anymore information until I am sure the investigation is complete.
Slim Semich Parkhill: Something was mentioned at the last meeting about a Veteran’s Memorial and I was wondering what was going on with that?
Spanko: I went to Wise who does the stones for memorials and he is coming down some time in January or February to discuss it with us. We are definitely going to do something Slim. 
Dave Davison: Thank you for your contribution to the Firehall for our radios. And is there any way we can have an officer on duty during the day like maybe 2 shifts. There is more going on in the day and we never have anyone here.
Spanko: We will have to get with Randy and see about the budget.
Dave: Also I went to a meeting on the new radio stuff at the Courthouse and starting Jan. 2nd they are going to be going around and testing the radios for police, firehall ect. Once we put our new radios in we will be ready, but 911 may not be.
Loya: Can you still use your old radios if 911 isn’t ready?
Dave: Yes we can use them until our license runs out and also I found out that all fire, police, ems will be getting free internet.
Loya: When does your license run out?
Dave: 2010 

REVIEW OF THE MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2007
Motion to accept minutes from the November meeting by Peruso. 2nd by Loya. 3 Ayes. Motion carried. 
TREASURER’S REPORT
Motion to accept Treasurers report by Peruso.  2nd by Spanko.  Roll Call Vote: Peruso-Aye, Loya-Aye, Spanko-Aye.  3 Ayes. Motion carried.
BILLS TO BE PAID
Motion to pay bills made by Peruso. 2nd by Loya. Roll Call Vote: Peruso-Aye, Loya-Aye, Spanko-Aye.  3 Ayes. Motion carried.
 CORRESPONDENCES:
1. Letter from Resident: Spanko, we need to get down there and talk to Larry about this. Russ, we can rezone but we need to have another meeting to decide what we want to rezone then have another meeting to pass the rezoning. Peruso: we need to talk to Larry 1st.
2. Miners Medical Center: Requesting Donation
Motion to donate $50.00 to Miners Medical Center by Loya. 2nd by Spanko. Roll Call Vote: Peruso-Aye, Loya-Aye, Spanko-Aye.  3 Ayes. Motion carried.
3. Conemaugh Valley Conservancy: Request for Donation
Motion to donate $100.00 to the Conemaugh Valley Conservancy by Loya. 2nd by Spanko. Roll Call Vote: Peruso-Aye, Loya-Aye, Spanko-Aye.  3 Ayes. Motion carried.
 REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN
Nothing to report
 REPORT OF THE VICE-CHAIRMAN
Absent 
REPORT OF THE ROADMASTER
Nothing to report

POLICE REPORT
Absent
REPORT OF THE BUILDING SUPERVISOR
Soffit and fascia got tore down on the side of the building so I had that repaired and Monday the electrician is coming for the generator.
ENVIROMENTAL REPORT
Absent
SOLICITORS REPORT
Nothing to report
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Information on PLGIT Procurement Card: Motion made by to drop by Peruso.2nd by Loya. 3 Ayes. Motion carried.
2. Information on PLGIT direct deposit: Let the employees know it is available and anyone that wants to can sign up.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Spring Clean Up is scheduled for the week of May 12th, 2008 pending approval.
Motion to approve spring clean up for the week of May 12th, 2008 made by Spanko.2nd by Peruso. 3 Ayes. Motion carried.
2.   Advertise for Reorganization meeting and Auditors reorganization meeting.
Motion made to advertise for the Reorganization meeting January 7th 2008 at 6:00 P.M. with the regular January meeting to follow, advertise for the Auditors reorganization meeting January 8th, 2008 at 3:30 P.M. and also advertise for the regular board meetings with the exception of January to be held the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 P.M. made by Peruso. 2nd by Spanko. Roll Call Vote: Peruso-Aye, Loya-Aye, Spanko-Aye.  3 Ayes. Motion carried.

        3.    Information on Cambria County Building Codes Enforcement Agency: Tabled until the reorganization meting
        4. Innovative consulting Group: 2008 retainer agreement for professional services:
 Motion to send letter stating that services are no longer required made by Peruso. 2nd by Spanko. 3 Ayes. Motion carried.
5. Adoption of the 2008 budget
Motion to adopt the 2008 Budget with the assessed valuation to be 16,903,305.00 made by Peruso. 2nd by Loya. Roll Call Vote: Peruso-Aye, Loya-Aye, Spanko-Aye.  3 Ayes. Motion carried.

Mary Woznak presented a letter of resignation effective immediately for her position on the Zoning Hearing Board.
Motion made to appoint Arthur Thomson Zoning Officer made by Peruso.2nd by Spanko. 3 Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion made to rescind former motion for Arthur Thomson made by Peruso. 2nd by Spanko. 3 Ayes. Motion carried 
Motion to accept Mary Woznaks letter of resignation made by Peruso. 2nd by Spanko. 3 Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion to Appoint Arthur Thomson a Zoning officer made by Peruso. 2nd by Spanko. 3 Ayes. Motion carried. 
Spanko: We would like to thank Ron Loya for his 6 years of service as a Supervisor.
Peruso: I would like to thank Bob and Randy for their generosity for the wonderful Christmas party given this year.
 
Motion to adjourn by Spanko. 2nd by Loya. 3 Ayes. Motion carried.
ADJOURNEMENT    at 8:13 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted, 

Shannan Kester
Township Secretary