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DECEMBER MONTHLY MEETING

Rush Township Building

Hometown, PA

Minutes of the Meeting of the Rush Township Board of Supervisors

A meeting was held at the Rush Township Municipal Building on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.  In attendance were: Chairman Shawn Gilbert, Vice Chairman Robert Leibensperger, Treasurer/Secretary Debbie DelFranco, Administrative Assistant Kelly Chicarelli and William McMullen. Supervisor Jeaninne Motroni was not present due to work.

Chairman Shawn Gilbert called the meeting to order.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Police Report – Police Chief Kenneth Zipovsky read his police report. A motion was made by Chairman Gilbert to approve the police report for the month of November 2018. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

Minutes of Previous Meeting- A motion was made to approve the previous meeting minutes of November 12, 2018. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco 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 November 30, 2018.  Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

Approval of current township and sewer bills thru December 19, 2018 – A motion was made by Chairman Gilbert to approve the municipal reports thru December 19, 2018.  Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco 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 November 2018. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried. 

Attorney’s Business –  None.

Correspondence –     None. 

Old Business –            None. 

New Business –

  1. Motion to approve the Rush Township proposed 2019 Budget. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
  1. On November 12, 2018 the Board of Supervisors conducted an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
  1.  Motion to hold our Re-Organization & the Regular Monthly Meeting on Monday, January 7, 2019. The Re-Organization Meeting will start at 7PM followed by the Regular Monthly Meeting.   Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
  1. Motion to approve the proposed budget for the North Schuylkill Landfill Association. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Chairman Gilbert seconded. Debbie DelFranco polled the board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.

Public Comment – Brian Hansbury from SEDCO gave an update on the ARC project to the Supervisors.  They were awarded a $939,000 grant to refurbish all the roadways in TIDE.

Supervisors Comment – Rush Township Offices will be closed on Monday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 25th for the Christmas Holiday and Tuesday, January 1, 2019 for New Year’s Day.  Monday, December 24th is regular pickup and Friday, December 28th garbage will be picked on Saturday, December 29th.

Chairman Shawn Gilbert adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Transcribed/Attested by Kelly M. Chicarelli Administrative Assistant

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