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Township Officials
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Webmaster:
Jesse Shutt
Supervisior/Chairperson:
Russell Miller
Supervisior/Vice-Chairperson:
Ira Kulp, Jr.
Supervisior:
Bruce Harman
Roadmaster:
Russell Miller
Township Manager:
Cathy Gusler
Township Secretary/Treasurer:
Cathy Gusler
Township Tax Collector:
Dale Faust
Township Auditors:
Susan Buffington
Michael Reedich
Elaine Steigman
Township Engineer:
Harold Light
Township Sewage Enforcement Officer:
Michael Brown
Township Solicitor:
Linus Fenicle
Township Emergency Management Coordinator:
Don Shutt, Jr.
Township Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator:
Jesse Shutt
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Minutes
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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - REGULAR MEETING
September 9th, 2009
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Regular Township Business Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Miller at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Alletgiance.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Chairman, Russell Miller; Vice Chairman, Ira Kulp, Jr.,; Supervisor, Bruce Harman; Charles Aleksy, Acting Secretary.
Also Present: One citizen.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No person present had any public comment.
MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING: A motion was made by Supervisor Miller to accept the Minutes of August 12th, 2009 Regular Meeting as presented and to abstain from reading them since the minutes are made available to the public and the Supervisors have read them. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Kulp and all were in favor.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
State Fund:
August 12th, 2009 State Fund Account Balance.........$2,175.02
Deposits......................$0.00
Interest.......................$0.00
Disbursements...................$0.00
September 9th, 2009 State Fund Beginning Balance..............$2,175.02
General Fund:
August 12th, 2009 GF Checking Account Balance.............$174,957.94
August 12th, 2009 Disbursements..................$8,314.45
Deposits.......................$19,293.33
Interest.......................$0.00
Transfers from Ready Reserve Fund...............$0.00
Bills due and payable before Sept. 9th meeting...................$916.14
September 9th, 2009 Beginning Balance...............$185,020.68
Ready Reserve Fund:
August 12th, 2009 Ready Reserve Account Balance................$502,936.76
Deposits..........................$0.00
Interest Paid.................$0.00
Disbursements/Transfers..................$0.00
Ready Reserve Balance as of September 9th, 2009..................$502.936.76
GRAND TOTAL IN ALL ACCOUNTS........................$690,132.46
A motion was made by Supervisor Harman to approve the Treasurer's Report. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Miller and all were in favor.
GENERAL FUND (BILLS): Aug 13th - Sep. 9th, 2009
Eastern Industries, Inc........................$678.99
Fisher Auto Parts....................$34.07
Frontier.............................$204.55
Cathy Gusler.......................$54.95
Kratzer Hardware.....................$98.31
Monarch Products Co., Inc.........................$230.00
PPL.................................$84.26
Verizon Wireless.........................$42.19
US Treasury...........................$585.14
TOTAL BILLS........................$2,012.46
A motion was made by Supervisor Harman to pay the above bills from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Miller and all were in favor.
STATE FUND (BILLS): None Reported.
WAGES FOR LABOR:
Richard H. Coady, Jr...............................$449.92
Dale F. Faust, TC..................................$697.85
Cathy A. Gusler, Sec/Treas.........................$1,008.64
Bruce L. Harman....................................$359.93
Supervisor Bruce L. Harman.........................$61.79
Justin K. Hoover...................................$280.54
Supervisor Ira R. Kulp.............................$61.79
Russell D. Miller..................................$68.82
Scott A. Miller....................................$111.15
Supervisor Russell D. Miller.......................$61.79
David A. Webster, Sr.,.............................$195.84
TOTAL WAGES............................$3,358.06
A motion was made by Supervisor Harman to pay the wages. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Miller and all were in favor.
CORRESPONDENCE:
ROADMASTERS REPORT:
SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT: No Report.
SOLICITORS REPORT: No Report.
ENGINEERS REPORT: No Report.
SUB-DIVISON/LAN DEVELOPMENT REPORTS: No Report.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business Supervisor Miller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Kulp and all were in favor.
Cathy Gusler
Secretary/Treasurer
JACKSON TOWNSHIP - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - REGULAR MEETING
August 12th, 2009
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Regular Township Business Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Miller at 7:30 PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Chairman Russell Miller, Vice Chairman Ira Kulp, Jr.; Supervisor Bruce Harman; Harold Light, Township Engineer; Linus Fenicle, Township Solicitor; Cathy Gusler Secretary/Treasurer.
Also Present: Keith Hoffman, Light-Heigel & Associates; Mike Long, Burch & Associates, Inc., and thirteen citizens.
PUBULIC COMMENT: No person present had any public comment.
MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING: A motion was made by Superviser Miller to accept the Minutes of July 8th, 2009 Regular Meeting as presented and to abstain from reading them since the minutes are made available to the public and the Supervisors have read them. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Kulp and all were in favor.
TREAUSRER'S REPORT:
State Fund:
July 8th, 2009 State Fund Account Balance.............................$2,174.99
Deposits............................$0.00
Interest............................$0.03
Disbursements.......................$0.00
August 12th, 2009 State Fund Beginning Balance.............................$2,175.00
General Fund:
July 8th, 2009 GF Checking Account
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July 8th Disbursements.............$4,182.86
Deposits...........................$64,413.61
Interest...........................$11.16
Transfer from Ready Reserve Fund.............$0.00
GF Account Balance.................$176,800.63
Bills due and payable before August 12th..............$1,842.69
August 12th, 2009 Beginning Balance..................$174,957.00
Ready Reserve Fund:
July 8th, 2009 Ready Reserve Account..........
Deposits.............................$0.00
Interest Paid....................$165.29
Disbursements/Transfers..............$0.00
Ready Reserve Balance as of August 12th..........$502,936.00
GRAND TOTAL IN ALL ACCOUNTS........................$680.069.00
A motion was made by Supervisor Harman to approve the Treasurer's Report. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Kulp and all were in favor.
GENERAL FUND (BILLS):
Airgas East,,,,,,,,,,,,,...........$95.15
Computer Outlet....................$899.00
Daniel B. Krieg, Inc...............$192.00
Eastern Industries, Inc............$341.82
Farm Plan..........................$1,059.66
FPE Consulting Engineers..... .....$451.00
Frontier...........................$204.82
Cathy Guler........................$89.30
Bruce Harman.......................$69.43
Light-Heigel & Associates, Inc..........$1,472.82
Michael J. Brown, SEO..............$850.00
PA Dept. of Revenue. ..............$235.00
PA State Tax Collectors Association.........$60.00
PA UC Fund.........................$103.79
PPL................................$68.75
PSTCA-CONVENTION...................$150.00
Reager & Alder, PC.................$285.50
Shell Card Center..................$107.08
SWAB Wagon Company.................$24.16
Upper Dauphin Sentinel.............$75.65
Verizon Wireless...................$42.19
TOTAL BILLS........................$6,877.12
A motion was made by Supervisor Miller to pay the above bills from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Kulp and all were in favor.
STATE FUND (BILLS):........................$0.00
WAGES FOR LABOR:
Richard H. Coady, Jr. ...............................$738.00
Dale F. Faust, TC....................................$289.50
Cathy A. Gusler, Sec/Treas ........................$1,200.00
Bruce L. Harman......................................$516.00
Supervisor Bruce L. Harman............................$70.00
Justin K. Hoover......................................$84.00
Supervisor Ira R. Kulp................................$70.00
Russell D. Miller....................................$120.00
Scott A. Miller......................................$210.00
Supervisor Russell D. Miller..........................$70.00
David A. Webster, Sr.. ..............................$366.00
TOTAL WAGES for August 12th, 2009...........................$3,733.50
A motion was made by Supervisor Miller to pay the wages. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Kulp and all were in favor.
CORRESPONDENCE:
The Dauphin County Conserviation District will present a Floodplain Management Workshop on Thursday August 20th, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the Ag Center.
The annual Convention of the Dauphin County Association of Township Officials will be held on Thursday, October 1st, 2009, 5-9 PM at the Halifax Ambulance & Rescue Building. Supervisor Miller made a motion to approve all Officers to attend the DCATO Convention. Supervisor Kulp seconded the motion and all were in favor.
PennDot has completed its evaluation of the cost of winter services for the 2008-2009 season and has sent notification that the Towbship will be reimbursed $9,312.29 for a severe winter adjustment.
ROADMASTERS REPORT:
Elmer Road & Keiter Road Bid Opening - Bids were recieved as follows:
Eastern Industries, Inc..................$22,312.50
Meckley's Limestone Products, Inc...........$23,600.25
Womex, Inc...............................$28,347.50
Jay Fulkroad & Sons, Inc.................$36,401.25
A motion was made by Supervisor Harman to accept Eastern Industries, Inc., bid. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Miller and all were in favor.
Work during the month of July included mowing alonf roadways, Building and Grounds Maintenance, and Equipment Maintenance. Trees were cleared from several roadways and drains were cleaned due to storms. Grading was done in preparation for paving on Elmer & Keiter Roads.
SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT:
A final inspection was conducted for a repair and the system was approved for cover. One soil probe test and one precolation test was also conducted last month.
SOLICITORS REPORT:
No Report.
ENGINEERS REPORT:
No Report.
SUB-DIVISION/LAND DEVELOPMENT REPORTS:
Ricky Grosser - The Storm water management comments have been addressed and the plan is ready for approval. Supervisor Miller made a motion to approve the Plan. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Kulp and all were in favor.
Mr. George Westfall - Mr. John Shambaugh of FPE Consulting has reviewed the plan and has found no discrepancies. Since the Plan conforms to the requirements of the Jackson Township Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance, he recommends approval of the plan. Ken Goudy, Jr., asked the Board how they could approve a plan that is in an estate for a Grandson. Solicitor Fenicle addressed the comment stating that Estate Property should not interfere with this subdivision. Supervisor Miller made a motion to approve the Plan. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Kulp and all were in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
Supervisor Miller made a motion to approve Resolution #2009-05, appointing Cathy Gusler as Delegate and to appoint Dale Faust as Alternate to the EIT Tax Committee. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Harman and all were in favor.
NEW BUSINESS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Supervisor Miller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Kulp and all were in favor.
Cathy Gusler
Secretary/Treasurer
JACKSON TOWNSHIP - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - REGULAR MEETING
July 8th, 2009
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Regular Township Business Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Miller at 7:30 PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Chairman, Russell Miller; Vice Chairman, Ira Kulp, Jr.,; Supervisor, Bruce Harman; Harold Light, Township Engineer; John Shambaugh, Alternate Township Engineer; Linus Fenicle, Township Solicitor; Cathy Gusler, Secretary/Treasurer.
Also Present: Keith Hoffman, Light-Heigel & Associates; Mike Long, Burch & Associates, Inc., Attorney Robert G. Radebach, and ten citizens.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Rudi Erb addressed the Board on behalf of Twin Valley Conservation. Rudi informed the Board that the Group has recieved funding for a grant they applied for to clean up the trash (predominately tires) illegally dumped on Mill Road. They also will be cleaning up Price Road in Halifax Township while Wayne Township has asked them to clean up some areas in their Township if there is any money left over. The project is expected to begin the last week of September.
MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING: A motion was made by Supervisor Miller to accept the Minutes of the June 10th, 2009 Regular Meeting as presented and to abstain from reading them since the minutes are made available to the public and the Supervisors had read them. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Kulp and all were in favor.
TREASURERS REPORT:
State Funds:
June 10th, 2009 State Fund Account Balance..............$2,173.09
Deposits..............................$0.00
Interest..............................$1.90
Disbursements.........................$0.00
July 8th, 2009 State Fund Beginning Balance.............$2,174.99
General Fund:
June 10th, 2009 GF Checking Account
June 10th Disbursements......................$7,355.3
Deposits ....................................$2,006.98
Interest.....................................$8.85
Transfer from Ready Reserve Funds............$0.00
GF Account Balance...........................$135,957.35
Bills due and payable before July 8th .................$19,398.63
July 8th, 2009 Beginning Balance...................
Ready Reserve Funds:
June 10th, 2009 Ready Reserve Account ................
Deposits........................$0.00
Interest Paid........................$170.75
Disbursements/Transfers.........$0.00
Ready Reserve Balance as of July 8th, ..................
GRAND TOTAL IN ALL ACCOUNTS.............................$621,505.00
A motion was made by Supervisor Harman to approve the Treasurer's report. The motion was seconced by Supervisor Kulp and all were in favor.
GENERAL FUND (BILLS): June 11th - July 8th
Dale F. Faust, Tax Collector................$59.93
Deibler, Straub & Troutman..................$85.00
Farm Plan...................................$186.33
Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company..........$19,000.00
FPE Consulting Engineers....................$358.55
Frontier....................................$202.98
Cathy Gusler................................$6.69
Kratzer Hardware............................$171.22
Light-Heigel & Associates, Inc..............$393.00
Michael J. Brown, SEO.......................$170.00
PPL.........................................$123.57
RDS Auto Supplies, Inc......................$152.10
Reager & Adler, PC..........................$274.00
Shell Card Center...........................$30.10
Sweigard Bros., Inc.........................$75.94
Verizon Wireless............................$41.98
US Treasury.................................$374.26
Upper Dauphin Income Tax Office.............$76.56
TOTAL BILLS.................................$21,782.21
A motion was made by Supervisor Harman to pay the above bills in the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Kulp and all were in favor.
STATE FUND BILLS:....................$0.00
WAGES FOR LABOR:
Richard H. Coady, Jr........................$534.00
Dale F. Faust TC............................$28.50
Cathy A. Gusler Sec/Treas...................$1,200.00
Supervisor Bruce L. Harman..................$70.00
Justin K. Hoover............................$162.00
Supervisor Ira R. Kulp......................$35.00
Supervisor Russell D. Miller................$70.00
TOTAL WAGES for 7/8/09..................................$2,099.50
A motion was made by Supervisor Miller to pay the wages. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Harman and all were in favor.
CORRESPONDENCE:
The Dauphin County Conservation District will present a Floodplain Management Workshop on Thursday August 20th, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the Ag Center.
ROADMASTERS REPORT: Work during the month of June included mowing and spraying along roadways. Building and Grounds Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance and drains were cleaned on several roads.
SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT: A minor permit was issued for a septic tank replacement. The tank was inspected and approved for cover.
SOLICITORS REPORT: Documents were reviewed for the Trubiani/Westfall Subdivision.
ENGINEERS REPORT: No report.
SUB-DIVISION/LAND DEVELOPMENT REPORTS:
Mr. Light reviewed the Plan recieved from Burch & Associates for Ricky Grosser citing multiple comments regarding Storm water managemenr. The plan was tabled to allow for time to address the Storm water Management comments.
Mr. John Shambaugh of FPE Consulting reviewed the plan presented by Mr. George Westfall from Wayne Township for a lot add on partially situated in Jackson Township and reported four general comments and thirteen discrepancies. Keith Hoffman from Light-Heigel & Associates addressed some of Mr. Shambaugh's comments and requested a waiver of the Preliminary Plan Submission Requirement. Supervisor Miller made a motion to approve Mr. Hoffman's request with Supervisor Kulp seconding the motion and all were in favor.
Mr. Radebach, Attorney for Mr. & Mrs. Ken Goudy, Jr., asked the Board not to approve the plan alleging a right of way issue. Township Solicitor Fenicle stated that this should not be a problem in order to create a sub division.
Mr. Hoffman will proceed with plan revisions, address Mr. Shambaugh's comments and will then submit them to the Board and copy Mr. Shambaugh.
OLD BUSINESS: The Board will soon need to approve a Delegate for the EIT Tax Committee.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Board would like to solicit bids for paving sections of Elmer Road and Keiter Road. A motion was made by Supervisor Harman to advertise for sealed bids to funish all Labor, Equipment and Material to place and compact to 3" approximately 425 ton of 19MM at various locations on Elmer Road and Keiter Road as instructed by the Jackson Township Roadmaster. Bids will be opened August 12th, 2009 at the regular Township Business Meeting at 7:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Miller and all were in favor.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Supervisor Miller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Kulp and all were in favor.
Cathy Gusler
Secretary/Treasurer
