Meeting Minutes January 16, 2012 Print
Written by Diane Deardorff   
Monday, 16 January 2012 00:00

The Washington Township Board of Supervisor’s met at the Municipal Building on January 16, 2012.

Supervisor Jeff Propps was not present.

Chairman Dan McGregor called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.

Everyone stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

The minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved as read.

The Treasurer’s report was read and approved as read.

Supervisor Dan McGregor read the following reports. Dillsburg EMS responded to 113 calls for the month of December with 3 in Washington Township. Franklintown Fire Company responded to 24 calls for the month with 1 call in the township. Wellsville Fire Company responded to 16 calls total with 1 in the township. There was no report from East Berlin Fire Company.

There was no subdivision plans presented.

Business from the Floor:

Resident Rosalie Pakenham read a letter from her and her husband, Michael Pakenham, in regards to two building rights with their property at 221 Pine Woods Road, Wellsville. The parcel is identified as KD-21.

The letter will be kept in their file at the township office.

Old Business:

Supervisor Jeff Propps was not present to give a report on the zoning ordinance updates.

Supervisor Harlen Anderson, Jr. reported on the information regarding Mountain Ridge Church and made a motion to release their bond, pending all fees are paid. Supervisor Dan McGregor seconded the motion. Resident Jerre Miller questioned the exterior lights at the church. Supervisor Harlen Anderson, Jr. said the issue is being addressed.

New Business:

Supervisor Harlen Anderson, Jr. made a motion to exonerate the Tax Collector from collecting last year’s unpaid Per Capita Taxes. Supervisor Dan McGregor seconded the motion.

Supervisor Harlen Anderson, Jr. made a motion to rescind the changes to the Zoning Officer’s hours that were made at the 2012 Reorganizational Meeting. Supervisor Dan McGregor seconded the motion. The Zoning Officers hours will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 until 1:00, with business hours for the public, 9:00 until 12:00.

Solicitor’s Report:

Attorney Mieke Driscoll representative for Sharon Myers, reviewed the Stormwater Management updates in regards to agriculture. She stated if the owner has and is using a Conservation Plan per DEP, then they should be incompliance with the Stormwater Management updates. She reported that the Township’s Fire Escrow Ordinance has been filed with DCED. She presented a package of information to the Supervisors pertaining to the sign reflectivity deadlines and regulations.

Supervisor Dan McGregor made a motion to pay the bills as presented. Supervisor Harlen Anderson, Jr. seconded the motion.

Supervisor Harlen Anderson, Jr. made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 P.M. Supervisor Dan McGregor seconded the motion.

Respectfully Submitted,

Diane Deardorff, Secretary/Treasurer

TREASURER’S REPORT FEBRUARY 20, 2012

GENERAL FUND

Beginning Balance February 20, 2011 $ 126,089.47

Checks Written February 20, 2011 $ 10,843.53

Ending Balance February 20, 2011 $ 115,245.94

STATE FUND

Beginning Balance February 20, 2011 $ 52,280.80

Checks Written February 20, 2011 $ 1,548.01

Ending Balance February 20, 2011 $ 50,732.79

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