Kathy and Joyce from First National Bank: Here to discuss their options of becoming our depository for the Township. First National Bank can offer the same interest rate as PLGIT because they are tied in with the PLGIT rates. They also offer free direct deposit and free bill pay. First National changes they rate on weekly basis opposed to PLGIT on a daily basis. Joyce presented a letter of collateral stating that all Township money will be insured and we would receive a letter of collateral every year.  The only thing they do not offer at this time is free checks for the life of the account.
Vojtowicz asked if we needed all our funds in cash due to some kind of emergency how quick could they have it to us. Joyce stated that would not be a problem and could have it to us shortly that same day.
Vojtowicz stated that it sounded like a good idea if they could offer us free checks.
Motion made by Spanko for First National Bank to become our depository for the Township contingent with free checks for the lifetime of the accounts. 2nd by Vojtowicz. Roll Call Vote: Peruso- Aye, Spanko- Aye, Vojtowicz- Aye, Woznak- Aye

Wade Roles: Here about the junkyard permit
Heiple: The proposed junkyard permit needs to be voted on by the Board contingent on the junkyard Ordinance, fence, drawings and inspection then your dad needs to sign it.
Peruso: I also need you to abide by the Dog Law and you cannot choke your vehicles on the side of the Twp. Road. There needs to be a clear passage for other cars and our equipment to get in and out of there. And you cannot plow the road yourself. Wade stated that the Twp does not plow it so he does it because of his business is back there. And Dennis Roles stated that we never plow Mardis either. Spanko stated that we have priorities and we cannot plow his road first. Dennis stated that we never plow it. Spanko said this road should be getting plowed it is on our route and he will get this situation taken care of with our plow truck driver. Joe stated that our priorities are Echo Hill and main roads then secondary roads.
Wade asked if we could issue the permit while they complete the fence.
Vojtowicz: The fence needs to be completed then will come over and inspect and if it follows the Ordinance we will wrap this up.

Dennis Roles: Is interested in getting the police tows for the Township. I have a 4 wheel drive tow truck and can be at the scene quicker than most tow companies. 
Vojtowicz: Drop off your cards and I will talk to the police and we can work something out.
REVIEW OF THE MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING OF February 14th, 2008
Motion to accept the Feb. 14th 2008 minutes made by Vojtowicz. 2nd by Peruso. 4 Ayes. Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Motion to accept the Treasurers Report made by Peruso. 2nd by Vojtowicz. Roll Call Vote: Peruso- Aye, Spanko- Aye, Vojtowicz- Aye, Woznak- Aye 

BILLS TO BE PAID
Motion made to pay the bills made by Vojtowicz. Shannan stated that there is an error on one of the bills to be paid report. 
Vojtowicz rescinded his motion to pay the bills
Motion to pay the bills except the MCI bill until we know the proper amount made by Vojtowicz. 2nd by Woznak. Roll Call Vote: Peruso- Aye, Spanko- Aye, Vojtowicz- Aye, Woznak- Aye

CORRESPONDENCES:
1. Greater Johnstown Watershed: Time to renew our membership. Cost is $100.00
Motion to renew our membership with Greater Johnstown Watershed in the amount of $100.00 made by Peruso. 2nd by Woznak. Roll Call Vote: Peruso- Aye, Spanko- Aye, Vojtowicz- Aye, Woznak- Aye. Money to come out of General account under dues.
2. Letter from Mrs. Castine
Woznak read a letter from Mrs. Castine daughter about the road condition stating that the road is so bad UPS won’t come up and the MedVan won’t come up during the winter. Discussion about the road and what Mrs. Castine would have to do ensued, with Joe stating that in an emergency situation the Township is allowed to open up a road as long as it gets paid for out of the General Account.
Bob Ritchey said he will talk to Mrs. Castine and explain again what she would need to do for the Township to take over the road. 
3. Invitation from Conemaugh Valley School District to have dinner April 30th at 6:00 P.M. at the school for a showcase on the Classrooms for the Future grant they received.
Randy, Mary, Bob and Joe are interested in attending.
4. Tish Coy/Shannan Kester asking for a donation for the Troops overseas
Motion to donate $250.00 for the purchase of supplies for the Troops overseas made by Vojtowicz. 2nd by Peruso. Roll Call Vote: Peruso- Aye, Spanko- Aye, Vojtowicz- Aye, Woznak- Aye. Money to come from General Account out of Donations.

REPORT OF THE CHAIRPERSON- Mary Woznak
What is going on with the big copier? Spanko said he will put it out for spring cleanup
 Is the generator ready? Spanko stated that it is running and they are doing a test on Sat. to ensure it is working properly. Woznak stated to document that testing.
Spring Convention is April 29th.
Cambria County Association of Townships meeting is April 9th. Spanko stated he will be going to that meeting
There are a bunch of training classes that I will talk to you later about.
Annual Convention, I would like to attend if the Township would just pay the fee I don’t care about the mileage or them paying for a room. Vojtowicz stated that the Township is required to pay for all that and if you want to go then go. Woznak stated that she was concerned about the budget.
Joe- I will get with you about on OSHA compliance for your workers and all the other employees.

REPORT OF THE VICE-CHAIRMAN- Frank Burns Absent

REPORT OF THE ROADMASTER-Joe Peruso
We had lots of ice this year so we went through a lot of material so our budget is thin for next year.
We had a lot of repairs this month so that welder probably already paid for itself
Budget is going to look worse than it is. Had a lot of repairs this month.
We need to address Holtz’s driveway.

POLICE REPORT-Randy Vojtowicz
Nothing to report

REPORT OF THE BUILDING SUPERVISOR-Frank Burns (absent) Bob Spanko presented
We had a problem with the propane for the generator so we got that that fixed and we will test it on Saturday.
Vojtowicz- What was the problem with the furnace? Peruso stated it was the transformer and we were also out of oil. We went through 550 gallons in a month.
I also talked to the electrician about wiring the office but that will have to wait until we insulate and drywall

ENVIROMENTAL REPORT-Bob Ritchey
Attended the Greater Johnstown Watershed meeting and they are starting the passive water system in April down in Mineral Point.
Also the dirt and gravel road program. Bobbi put everything together for you. East Taylor needs a copy so you can plug in your work. Peruso stated he is waiting to hear from Bobbi on this. Shannan stated she will call Bobbi and see what is going on.

SOLICITORS REPORT-Russ Heiple
We have the Tri-Party agreement with East Conemaugh and the School District to allow East Conemaugh to patrol the school and any kind of police intergovernmental agreement needs to be done in an Ordinance for it to be upheld. Vojtowicz stated that the school is private property and they can have however they want patrol it. Heiple said any arrests made would be invalid without the Ordinance. Vojtowicz said that was a different situation and he never signed the Tri Party agreement so let East Conemaugh and the School District come to us.

OLD BUSINESS
1. Recommendations for the Zoning Ordinance; Any progress with that?
No not yet. Frank’s schedule is busy right now.
2. Dye test information;  was tabled last 2 meetings
If property is transferred they would need a dye test. All we have to do is have an Ordinance for the dye testing and name JETSA as an inspector. The seller would have to come here to get a form and then take it out to JETSA
3. Building Inspection Agencies
Motion to go with Cambria County Building Code Enforcement Agency made by Vojtowicz. 2nd by Peruso. Roll Call Vote: Peruso- Aye, Spanko- Aye, Vojtowicz- Aye, Woznak- Aye. Onetime fee of $700.00 to come out of the Permit Fund.

NEW BUSINESS
1. Letter from the residents of Pudliner Lane stating that they would like a fire hydrant put in when James runs the water line on Pudliner. Tabled until we find out if there is already a water valve in place. 
2. Salt Contract was filled out and submitted by Joe and Shannan effective August 2008 through July 2009
3. We received our application for County Aid. This needs to be filled out by the Road Master and returned.
This needs to be done this week.

Peruso: Russ be expecting a call from Barbin Jackson Township’s Solicitor this week. Bob and I went out to Jackson Township to discuss the property lines and Jackson agrees this could be our property so we are going to let the lawyers handle this.
Motion to adjourn made by Vojtowicz. 2nd by Peruso. 4 Ayes. Motion carried.
ADJOURNEMENT at 9:02

Respectfully submitted,
Shannan Kester, Secretary