The meeting of Jan. 2nd was called to order by Chairman Robert Spanko. All present stood and pledged allegiance to the flag and observed a moment of silence for our Troops overseas. Members present: Joseph Peruso, Robert Spanko, Randy Vojtowicz, Ronald Loya, Blaine Hull, Russ Heiple and Shannan Kester.

Good & Welfare:
1 .Gretchen Buksa, 1123 William Penn Ave, questioned why supervisors and neighbors are inquiring about the dirt pile on her property. Spanko stated he was wondering if they were going to be building on the property and if so they would have to get a building permit. Spanko said residents have also been complaining about the mud rolling down onto adjacent properties. Gretchen stated mud has been taken care of.
2. Vicki Svencer, stated minutes from last month’s meeting stated the auditors meeting was at 6:00 p.m. and it should have been 3 p.m.
3. Mary Vibostock, asking about permission to use the Township building every tues. starting in March from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for collection of Real Estate Taxes.  All Supervisors agreed. Randy asked her to please supply us with a schedule of tax collection times.
4. Maryann Hicks, asking if she needs to be sworn in for the sewage authority .Vojtowicz stated he thinks so and Spanko said they would go speak to someone at the Sewage authority. A resident stated that she will need to get all her information from the secretary.
5. Maryanne Hicks asked about how property on 213 Mele Street was coming along.  Vojtowicz said there are grants coming in the fall to get it taken care of.
6. James Pileski, 175 Front Street, Mineral Point, is concerned about the noise, garbage, activities and dog at 173 Front Street.  Spanko stated that if there are any problems that they are to call the police and if they get no satisfaction to talk to Vojtowicz. 

The minutes from the special meeting of Dec. 14th were reviewed and accepted by motion of Peruso and seconded by Loya and passed by a vote of five ayes. 

The minutes of Dec. 14th, 2006 were reviewed and accepted with exception to the time of the auditors meeting being at 3:00instead of 6:00 p.m. on January 3rd by motion of Vojtowicz, seconded by Loya and passed by a vote of five ayes.

There was no Treasurer’s report to be reviewed due to the early date of the meeting.
Bills to be Paid were reviewed and approved by motion of Hull, seconded by Vojtowicz and all ayes. Motion carried. 

CORRESPONDENCE & POINTS OF INFORMATION
1. Tax Claim Bureau: notice of proposed private sale of realty owned by Tax Claim 
Bureau as Trustee Grantor
2. PSATS: Essentials in Police Operations seminar, Open meetings/Open Records 
      Seminar and News Bulletin.

3. Atlantic Broadband: Atlantic Broadband report, a newsletter to keep you abreast of   the latest developments in local video, Internet and phone service, and related issues. 

REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN: 
     Jessica Sheetz with Innovation Consulting Group requested that the Board of      Supervisors make a motion for the Chairman to sign any necessary paperwork associated with applying for the $10,000 country GDBG money to pay for demolition of the deteriorated structure within the township. Peruso Made motion to have Chairman sign any necessary paperwork pertaining to the structure.  Seconded by Vojtowicz and passed by a vote of 5 ayes.

REPORT OF VICE CHAIRMAN:
    Nothing to report

REPORT OF ROADMASTER:
    Received new road truck but it needs Township signs Spanko checked with Cooper    Signs $65.00 for a set), will need light Spanko found light at Harvey’s for $58.28, mud flaps and spreader. Need more information before purchasing the spreader. Spanko has the name of a sales rep from U.S. Municipal Supply that will come meet with them. Peruso asked Spanko to contact the sales rep and set up a meeting for next week anytime after 3:30. Peruso asked Russ Heiple if it was ok to get all the information on the spreader and then contact the Board of Supervisors individually and get approval for the purchase of the spreader. Russ Heiple said that is fine.
   Peruso made the motion to purchase the light, mud flaps, and signs. Seconded by Spanko. Roll call vote: Spanko- aye, Peruso- aye, Hull- aye, Loya- nay Vojtowicz- aye.
 4 ayes 1 nay. Motion carried.

REPORT OF THE POLICE SUPERVISOR:
  The Police Report for the month of December was given. Discussion followed that there is money for a new police cruiser is in the budget. Best deal found was a 2007 Dodge Charger for $28,628.80 not outfitted. Will outfit new car with existing equipment from the old car until we receive a $15,000 in grant money from Murtha’s office to outfit the new car.
   Vojtowicz made motion to 2007 Dodge Charger for the Police Dept. Seconded by Loya. Roll Call Vote: Peruso- aye, Blaine Hull- aye, Loya- aye, Vojtowicz- aye, Spanko- aye. 5 ayes. Motion carried to purchase new police cruiser at $28,628.80.

REPORT OF THE BUILDING SUPERVISOR:
  Nothing to report.  Note: Loya left the meeting at 8:03

 REPORT OF ENVIROMENTAL REPRESENTATIVE:
  Bob Ritchey not present.

REPORT OF THE TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR:
1. Responded to HUD on their request for an update on the property on 197 Dormer Street.
2. Put PLGIT ordinance together for passage. It was advertised and ready to go for consideration tonight.
3. As soon as we get map for Pudliner Road we will be ready to go.

OLD BUSINESS:
1. Duke Andrews Basketball League requesting a donation of $300.00 for the 2006-2007 year. Motion made by Spanko to accept this donation. Seconded by Vojtowicz. Roll Call Vote: Peruso- aye, Hull- aye, Vojtowicz- aye, Spanko- aye. Motion carried to donate $300.00 to Duke Andrews Basketball League.
2. Conemaugh Valley Literacy program request donation for their book fair to ensure all children receive 1 free book. Peruso motioned $100 donation. Seconded by Hull. Roll Call Vote: Peruso-aye, Hull- aye, Vojtowicz- aye Spanko- aye. Motion carried to donate $100.00to the Conemaugh Valley Literacy Fund.
3. Time to Renew Johnstown Watershed Membership, don’t know price. Motion made by Spanko to table it for now. Seconded by Vojtowicz. All ayes-issue tabled.
4. Miners Community Food Pantry requests a donation for their food pantry. Hull motioned to donate $50.00. Seconded by Peruso. Hull withdrew motion to donate $50.00. Spanko motioned to donate $100.00. Seconded by Hull. Roll Call Vote: Peruso- aye, Hull- aye, Vojtowicz- aye, Spanko- aye. Motion carried for $100.00 donation to Miners Food Pantry.

NEW BUSINESS:
    PLGIT ordinance has been advertised and is ready for consideration. Vojtowicz made a motion to readopt the PLGIT ordinance. Seconded by Peruso. Roll call Vote: Peruso- aye, Hull- aye, Vojtowicz- aye, Spanko- aye. Motion carried for PLGIT ordinance.

 Peruso motioned to adjourn, seconded by Vojtowicz and passed.

Adjournment 8:35

Respectfully submitted,

Shannan L. Kester
Secretary/Treasurer