Upper Tyrone Township Supervisors Regular Meeting

August 11, 2015

Meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: Mr. Cook, present, Mr. Edwards, present, Mr. Beranek, present.

Persons Attending: Solicitor Cicconi, Engineer, Bill Utzman, Ron Lewandowski, Len Lewandowski, Jackie Beranek, Marie Sackett Ken Sackett, Rich Beranek II, Edwin Zaffina, John O’Laughlin and Secretary Lori Henry.

Mr. Edwards motioned to approve the July 14, 2015 regular meeting minutes as written. Mr. Beranek seconded the motion. Vote – Mr. Beranek, yes, Mr. Cook, yes, Mr. Edwards, yes. Motion accepted.

Treasurers Report as of 08/11/2015:

(See Attached List)

Mr. Edwards motioned to approve the treasurer’s report. Mr. Beranek seconded the motion. Vote – Mr. Edwards, yes, Mr. Cook, yes, Mr. Beranek, yes. Motion accepted.

Public Comment:

John O’Laughlin, resident from Eannotti Road stated that he is looking into opening a veterinary clinic at property located on Eannotti Road. He has a scheduled zoning hearing on August 26, 2015 with the Fayette County Planning and Zoning Board. He would like to have a letter of support from the supervisors stating that they have no issues with him opening one.

Mr. Beranek told Mr. O’Laughlin that he would be more than happy to give him a letter.

Correspondence:

1st piece of correspondence discussed was from the Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania regarding October being “Domestic Violence Awareness Month.” A representative will be attending next months meeting. AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

2nd piece of correspondence read was from the Pennsylvania DOT regarding the upcoming Public Plans Display on August 27, 2015 at the UTT Municipal Building regarding the proposed safety upgrade located along Route 119. AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

3rd piece of correspondence read was from Jacobs Creek Area Faith in Action requesting funding to help with needs of seniors living in the surrounding area. AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Unfinished Business:

Mr. Edwards asked Mr. Zaffina what was going on with the grant funds that the Township has in a separate account for the Coal & Coke Trail expansion.

Mr. Zaffina stated that more than likely the funds would have to be returned as the trail expansion did not go through. Will write letter to DCNR for explanation of what we are to do with the funds.

Reports:

Mr. Edwards requested that the Supervisors return to looking at having mandatory garbage in the Township.

Solicitor Cicconi stated that they will each be receiving another copy of specs to review and make any changes they may want. When he then receives the changes he will sit with them to go over the specs as changed.

Solicitors Report: None

Engineers Report:

Mr. Utzman only reported that we are still waiting for response from railroad regarding changes to sewer lines as they requested.

Sewage Board Secretary Jackie Beranek stated that Mr. Utzman along with her attended the Scottdale Borough meeting and was happy to say that they agreed to sign the easement for $1.00 that was needed for the sewage project. It was approved by a vote of 4 to 3.

She was congratulated on her and Bills’ efforts to obtain that.

New Business:

Mr. Edwards motioned to adopt Resolution No. 08-01-2015: “A resolution guaranteeing payment of a promissory note to the Scottdale Bank and Trust Company for a revolving line of credit in the amount of $300,000.00” Mr. Beranek seconded the motion. Vote – Mr. Edwards, yes, Mr. Cook, yes, Mr. Beranek, yes. Resolution adopted.

Mr. Edwards motioned to appoint Chuck Cook as primary delegate to the WCTCC due to the resignation from Judy Gilpin. Mr. Beranek seconded the motion. Vote – Mr. Beranek, yes, Mr. Edwards, yes, Mr. Cook, yes. Motion accepted.

Mr. Edwards motioned to change the pay day to Friday’s from the previous day of Monday beginning next pay period. Mr. Beranek seconded the motion. Vote – Mr. Cook, yes, Mr. Beranek, yes, Mr. Edwards, yes. Motion accepted.

Mr. Beranek motioned to allow any elected or appointed official to attend the Fayette County Association Convention held at the Holiday Inn on September 11, 2015. All costs to be reimbursed as allowed by law. Mr. Edwards seconded the motion. Vote – Mr. Beranek, yes, Mr. Edwards, yes, Mr. Cook, yes. Motion accepted.

Mr. Edwards motioned to donate $250.00 to Jacobs Creek Area Faith in Action. Mr. Beranek seconded the motion. Vote – Mr. Cook, yes, Mr. Edwards, yes, Mr. Beranek, yes. Motion accepted.

Adjournment:

Mr. Beranek motioned to adjourn the Upper Tyrone Township Supervisors regular meeting. Mr. Edwards seconded the motion. Vote – Mr. Edwards, yes, Mr. Beranek, yes, Mr. Cook, yes. Motion accepted.

Meeting adjourned at 5:49 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lori Henry

Secretary/Treasurer

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