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, February 22, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. In attendance were: Chairman Shawn Gilbert, Vice Chairman Robert Leibensperger, Supervisor Jeaninne Motroni, Treasurer/Secretary Debbie DelFranco, Administrative Assistant Kelly Chicarelli, Solicitor Chris Riedlinger and Bill McMullen.
Chairman Shawn Gilbert called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Police Report – Chief Lipsett read his police report for the month of January 2018. A motion was made by Chairman Gilbert to approve the police report. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. 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 Reorganization Meeting and previous meeting minutes of January 2, 2018. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. 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 January 2018. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Debbie DelFranco polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
Approval of current township and sewer bills thru February 21, 2018 – A motion was made by Chairman Gilbert to approve the municipal reports thru February 21, 2018. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. 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 January 2018. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Debbie DelFranco polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
Attorney’s Business – Spoke about a husband and wife who would like to have the Home Program mortgage released from a parcel of their land that was mistakenly included in the mortgage and leave it on the actual parcel with the house. A motion was made to have Shawn sign a Release Form and any other documents required to release Parcel No. 25-6-9(1) from the mortgage lien upon Chris’ review and approval. The real estate agent’s office will be preparing the documents.
Correspondence – None.
Old Business – None.
New Business –
1. Motion to approve a Proclamation to designate the Month of April as Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Debbie DelFranco polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
2. Motion to revise Change Order #2 for the Hometown Sewer Project for the extension of substantial completion to April 19, 2018 and final completion to May 18, 2018. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Debbie DelFranco polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
3. Motion to authorize Chairman Shawn Gilbert to execute all necessary documents for submission of a grant application to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for the Cumberland Avenue Sewer Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Debbie DelFranco polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
4. Motion to adopt Resolution 2018-9 designating Chairman Shawn Gilbert as the designated official to execute all documents and agreements between the Board of Supervisors and Commonwealth Financing Authority. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Debbie DelFranco polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
5. Motion to release the Bond provided for the AutoZone Land Development improvements in the amount of $265,732.80. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Debbie DelFranco polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
6. Motion to reduce the Letter of Credit for the Tyrone and Janet Rarick Land Development from $122,520.65 to $61,170.57, a reduction of $61,350.08. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Debbie DelFranco polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
7. Motion to approve the Gellner and Company Sewage Facilities Planning Module Application Mailer Exemption for one EDU for the proposed office and warehouse structure. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Debbie DelFranco polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
8. Motion to adopt Resolution 2018-10 revising the project amount cap from $25,000.00 to $55,00.00 for Home Rehabilitation Program. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Debbie DelFranco polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
9. Motion to adopt Resolution 2018-11 appointing Debbie DelFranco as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Non-Police Pension Plan. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Debbie DelFranco polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
10. Motion to approve the purchase of 12 Grinder Pumps for Lake Hauto from Site Specific Design, Inc. for $22, 267.08. Vice Chairman Leibensperger approved; Supervisor Motroni seconded the motion. Debbie DelFranco polled the board. All members voted in favor of the motion, motion carried.
Public Comment –
1. Cathey Schimpf – Inquired if there was a change in the snow plowing procedures on Bernhard & Holly Roads. It was explained to her that there is a new guy doing that section and he is still learning the route.
2. Lydia Bogush – Inquired about her trash bill and why it was so high. Once her bill was reviewed by the supervisors it was determined that it was so high because she failed to pay the previous years’ bills.
3. Barry Messerschmidt – Updated the Board of Supervisors of the progress of the consolidation between Hometown Fire Company and Quakake Fire Company. They now have total control of the Quakake Building. They have repaired Quakake’s tanker over the last month on the amount of $13,000. The Ladies Auxiliary from Quakake will also be merging with Hometown’s Ladies Auxiliary. The Quakake Fire Dept Building and Schoolhouse need major repairs and for now they will be winterized and padlocked.
Supervisors Comment – None.
Chairman Shawn Gilbert adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Transcribed/Attested by Kelly M. Chicarelli Administrative Assistant
