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 December 15, 2016 at 7:00 o’clock pm. In attendance were: Chairman Shawn Gilbert, Vice Chairman Robert Leibensperger, Supervisor Jeaninne Motroni, Treasurer/Secretary Katie Orlick, Administrative Assistant Kelly Giordano, Solicitor Chris Riedlinger, and Bill McMullen.
Chairman Shawn Gilbert called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Police Report – Officer Hess read his police report for the month of November 2016. A motion was made by Chairman Gilbert to approve Officer Hess’ report. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Katie Orlick 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 17, 2016. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Katie Orlick 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 2016. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Katie Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
Approval of current township and sewer bills thru December 14, 2016 – A motion was made by Chairman Gilbert to approve the municipal reports thru December, 2016. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Katie Orlick 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 2016. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Katie Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
Attorney’s Business – Chris Riedlinger brought two resolutions for the Supervisors to pass. Resolution 2016-15, where the Township will approve subordination requests and enter subordination agreements when requested. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Katie Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
Resolution 2016-16, a resolution fixing the tax rate for the Fiscal Year 2017. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Katie Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
Correspondence – None.
Old Business – None.
NEW BUSINESS–
- Motion to approve the Rush Township’s proposed 2017 Budget. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Katie Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
- Motion to approve the North Schuylkill Landfill Association & Transfer Station’s proposed 2017 Budget. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Katie Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
- Motion to consider a Mortgage Subordination Agreement for Fred & Linda Warnavage, of 77 Frankford Avenue. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Katie Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
- Motion to hold our Re-Organization Meeting & the Regular Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, Janaury 3, 2017. The Re-Organization Meeting will start @7 p.m. followed by the Regular Monthly Meeting Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Katie Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
- Motion to designation Robert Leibensperger to oversee the 504 Compliance Effort Plan. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Katie Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
- Motion to adopt PSATs Disclosure Statement for 2016, as required by Chapter 7-A of Act 44 of 2009, The Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard & Recovery Act. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Katie Orlick polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
Public Comment –
- Charlie Shamonsky – inquired about the hiring of a Police Chief, he saw it advertised. He said he hopes that the Township is going to bring someone up in the ranks from the Department. The supervisors responded that it was in the works.
Supervisors Comment– Rush Township will be closed, December 23 & 26th for the Christmas Holiday & January 2, 2017 for New Years!! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Everyone!!!
Chairman Gilbert adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Transcribed/Attested by Kelly M. Giordano Administrative Assistant
