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NOVEMBER 2017 MONTHLY MEETING

Rush Township Building
Hometown, PA 18252

Minutes of the Meeting of the Rush Township Board of Supervisors

A meeting was held at the Rush Township Municipal Building on November 16, 2017 at 7:00 o’clock pm. In attendance were: Chairman Shawn Gilbert, Vice Chairman Robert Leibensperger, Supervisor Jeaninne Motroni, and Administrative Assistant, Kelly Giordano, Attorney, Chris Riedlinger and Bill McMullen.

Chairman Shawn Gilbert called the meeting to order.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Police Report – Chief Lipsett’s police report for the month of October 2017 was read. A motion was made to approve the police report. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved, Supervisor Motroni seconded. Kelly Giordano polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

Minutes of Previous Meeting – October 19, 2017 – A motion was made to approve the previous meeting minutes of September 21, 2017. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved. Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Kelly Giordano polled the board, all members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report – A motion was made by Chairman Gilbert to approve the treasurer’s report as of Ocotber 2017. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved the motion. Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Kelly Giordano polled the board, all members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

Approval of current township and sewer bills thru November 15, 2017 – A motion was made by Chairman Gilbert to approve the municipal reports thru October 18, 2017. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved. Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Kelly Giordano polled the board, all members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

Approval of municipal reports (sewer, road, Arro, Prodesign) – A motion was made by Chairman Gilbert to approve the municipal reports for October 2017. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved the motion. Supervisor Motroni seconded. Kelly Giordano polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

Attorney’s Business – The township has a hearing date of December 14th for the civil action and UCC violation against Kory Bates.
Chris Riedlinger will be also advertising for the December meeting for Independent Auditor. Chris also explained the motion further on the agenda for the Category 4 Casinos. A motion was made to approve Resolution No. 2017-18, to prohibit Category 4 casinos from being located within Rush Township. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion. Kelly Giordano polled the board. Chairman Gilbert and Vice Chairman Leibensperger voted in favor, Supervisor Motroni abstained from voting, motion carried.

Correspondence – None.

Old Business – None.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Motion to accept Katie Orlick’s letter of resignation as Rush Township Secretary/Treasurer effective November 10, 2017. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved the motion, Supervisor Motroni seconded. Kelly Giordano polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

2. Motion to appoint Ed Tite as the Emergency Management Coordinator. Kelly Giordano polled the board. Chairman Gilbert and Vice Chairman Leibensperger voted in favor, Supervisor Motroni abstained from voting because she had no knowledge about this, motion carried.

3. Motion to advertise the 2018 Budget for public review for 20 days. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved the motion, Supervisor Motroni seconded. Kelly Giordano polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

4. Motion to accept Ryan Township’s letter of intent for an inter-municipal purchase of 12 foot snow plow. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved the motion, Supervisor Motroni seconded. Kelly Giordano polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

5. Motion to accept Ryan Township’s letter of intent for an inter-municipal purchase of a 2009 Ford 350 pickup with snow plow. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved the motion, Supervisor Motroni seconded. Kelly Giordano polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

Public Comment

Dave Ceci – Inquired about leaf and branch pick up schedule. He was informed about the truck issues, and that they will be collecting into the beginning of December.

Cathy Schimpf – Asked due to the hours change would they need to make an appointment to view the budget. Vice Chairman said no, she could view it whenever she wanted.

Supervisors Comment– 1. The Planning Commission is looking for another member to be on their board. 2. The Rush Township Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday November 24th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Monday garbage collection will be the same and Friday’s garbage collection will be on Saturday, November 25th.
Chairman Gilbert adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Transcribed and attested: Kelly Giordano/Administrative Assistant

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