The Regular Township meeting held on September 6, 2011 at 7:00 pm was called to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call of Officers
The following Board members were present; Chairman James Grove, Supervisor George Henry, Sec-Treasurer Beverly Henderson, Asst. Sec. Wanda Carey, Solicitor Matthew Gieg, Engineer Richard Bulger were present.
Minutes
A motion was made by George Henry and 2nd by James Grove to accept the meeting minutes with corrections of August 2 2011, and the Treasurer’s Report for the month of August was presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Announcements – There was an Executive Session held after the August 2, 2011 meeting for legal and personnel matters.
General Comments – No general comments
Old Business:
Quotes for Mark Rhodes to install Hammels Laterals – A quote was received from Mark Rhodes to connect Hammels Riverside Garage ($3,000.00) and Mrs. Hammels residence ($2,800.00). A motion was made by George Henry and 2nd by James Grove to award the contract to Mark Rhodes in the amount of $5,800.00. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by James Grove and 2nd by George Henry granting authority to Gieg & Gieg to place liens against the Hammels Riverside Garage and Mrs. Hammels residence in the amount of the lateral connection, which Mark Rhodes will be installing. The motion passed unanimously.
New Business:
Hollidaysburg Borough Preliminary Design Cost Invoice in the amount of $76,045.94 – A motion was made by George Henry and 2nd by James Grove to authorize the payment to Hollidaysburg Borough in the amount of $76,045.94, on the memo of the check to stated that this is full payment for service up to and including August 1, 2011. The motion passed unanimously.
Authorization to advertise the Highway Salt bids – A motion was made by James Grove and 2nd by George Henry to authorize the advertising to seek Highway Salt Bids. The motion passed unanimously.
Authorization to advertise the Pipe for Atlas Dr. – a motion was made by James Grove and 2nd by George Henry to authorize the advertising to seek bids for drainage pipe for the Atlas Dr. improvements. The motion passed unanimously.
Authorization for Attorney Matthew Gieg to perform a title search for a small parcel of ground within the Barry Subdivision for the Atlas Dr. upgrade – a motion was made by George Henry and 2nd by James Grove granting authorization to Attorney Gieg for the title search for the Atlas Dr. upgrade. The motion passed unanimously.
Other New Business
- Dick Furmanchik has requested the following:
- The 2011 CDBG grant in the amount of $126,875.00 which is $26,393.00 less than last year. Mr. Furmanchik needs to know how the Board would like the funds to be used as. A motion was made by George Henry and 2nd by James Grove to have all funds used for Rehab. The motion passed unanimously.
- A motion was made by George Henry and 2nd by James Grove giving authorization to Dick Furmanchik to advertise the 2nd public meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
- Attorney Gieg requested an executive session following the meeting to review some legal issues.
- Atlas Dr. improvements – it was reported that the funds for the Barry’s were received and weather permitted the highway department will begin work on the improvements in the future.
- The ditch located within Elmwood was cleaned out and the curbing on Circle Dr was also installed and was working great with the recent rains we have experienced.
- A UCC Appeals Board needs to be in place with that a motion was made by George Henry and 2nd by James Grove to appoint the following for the Appeals Board: Robert Walls 1 year expire in 2012
William Rodreques 2 year expire in 2013
James Brown 3 year expire in 2014
An alternate Robert Hazenstab 2 year expire in 2013
The motion passed unanimously.
- Waverly Dr. a sewer project was recently completed and was estimated to cost $35,342.00 the job was completed at the cost of $32,993.00
- Randy Isenberg provided the following reported the following:
The radio upgrade is part of the regional grant and Geeseytown has to match the grant which would be from $9,000.00 to $10,000.00.
They are applying for a Federal Grant for addition fire fighting gear and washer & dryer to clean their gear.
They will also be applying for a State Grant.
There will be several fundraiser yet this year.
There was a total of 28 calls so far, 12 QRS, 1 house fire total lost at approx. $300,000.00 and a few Water Rescue with all the recent flooding.
The regular Township meeting adjourned at 7:23 PM the Board of Supervisor retired into an executive session concerning legal matters.
Secretary Beverly J Henderson
A Special advertised meeting was held on Sept 16, 2011 at 8:00 AM at the Frankstown Township Municipal Building to open the following bids and any other business before the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Grove and Henry were in attendance Supervisor Onkst was absent.
PIPE BIDS
CULVERTS, INC. _12,446.00 8.89 per ft
LANE ENTERPRISE _12,040.00 8.60 per ft
PIPELINE _12,334.00 8.81 per ft
JAMES COX _12,824.00 9.16 per ft
CHEMUNG SUPPLY _11,942.00 8.53 per ft
With a motion made by James Grove 2nd by George Henry to award the bid for 1400 feet of 18 inch N12 Double wall pipe to Chemung Supply. The motion passed unanimously.
SALT
EASTERN SALT CO. No Bid
OLLINGER BROTHERS 73.50 per ton 88,200.00
CENTRAL SALT No Bid
AMERICAN ROCK SALT No Bid
CARGILL DEICING TECH No Bid
INTERNATIONAL SALT CO. 128.09 per ton 153,708.00
A motion was made by James Grove and 2nd by George Henry to accept Ollingers Brothers Bid in the amount of $88,200.00 or $73.50 per ton. The motion passed unanimously.
Hollidaysburg Borough Peak Flow agreement – a motion was made by James Grove and 2nd by George Henry authorization the payment of $17,400.00 in accordance to the agreement, as well as authorization to sign the agreement. The motion passed unanimously.
Engineer Bulger Report – Deer Meadows is seeking approval for Phase II of the project, he will have to submit the changes as well as a cost estimate, financial surety, and a construction estimate. They may also need to have a change in their Developer Agreement..
The Board received a letter from FEMA that states that we should submit our Floodplain Ordinance however we are all ready to go. What we will need to do is adopt the Floodplain Ordinance. A motion was made by James Grove and 2nd by George Henry to authorize to proceed with FEMA request and authorize the advertising of the Floodplain Ordinance to be adopted in the month of November. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by James Grove to adjourn at 9:00 AM 2nd by George Henry. The motion passed unanimously.
Secretary Beverly J Henderson
A special advertised meeting was held on September 27, 2011 at 8:00 AM for General Business at Frankstown Township Municipal Building.
Meeting was Called to Order
The meeting was called to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call of Officers
The following Board members were present; Chairman James Grove, Supervisor George Henry, Sec-Treasurer Beverly Henderson, Solicitor Frederick Gieg, Attorney Matthew Gieg, Engineer Richard Bulger were present.
Announcements – an executive session was held after the September 6, 2011 meeting for legal and personnel
General Comments – Due to the passing of our fellow Supervisor Robert Onkst a motion was made by James Grove and 2nd by George Henry to appoint Mr. Kenneth Wertz Jr. for the remainder of Mr. Onkst terms to expire on December 31, 2011. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by James Grove and 2nd by George Henry to adjourn the special meeting and move into the workshop. The motion passed unanimously.
However Kay Stephens Altoona Mirror questioned within the 2nd Class Township Code Book that a Supervisors need to appoint a successor to Mr. Onkst for the remaining of the year. Kay questioned the Board why did they pick Ken Wertz, Supervisor Grove stated that Mr. Wertz is a life time resident of Frankstown Township and a Business man since 1979 and well liked by all that know him, and I feel he will be a great addition to the Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Henry stated that Mr. Wertz attended meetings in the past on his own time and showed an interest on what was going on in the Township, and he also felt that Mr. Wertz would be an asset to the Township.
Kay Stephens questioned was there a letter of interest received from Greg Wertsil. Supervisor Grove stated that yes, we did get the letter of interest from Greg Werstil.
Kay Stephens asked Ken Wertz if he had anything to say and Ken stated that he hopes he can do a good job for the residents of the Township.
Following the workshop an executive session was held for personnel.
Secretary Beverly J Henderson