GREGG TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
JUNE 7, 2010
MEETING MINUTES
David Masser, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 4:34pm with the following in attendance: Gloria Munsell, Vice Chairman; Paul Campbell, Supervisor; William Baker, Zoning Officer; Larry Seibert and Don Alexander, UCIDC; Doug Hovey, Township Engineer; and Jodi Willow, Secretary/Treasurer. The township Solicitor was absent due to training.
Motion by David Masser, second by Paul Campbell, to approve the 5-3-10 meeting minutes, payment of bills and the financial report. Unanimous.
Old Business-
Seo Services- tabled until July meeting.
Propane Quotes- Quotes were reviewed from Heller’s, Amerigas and Farm and Home Oil. The quotes were as listed and include set up and 2- 100 gallon tanks:
Hellers- $1.98 per gallon with price fluctuating due to market and no tank rental fees
Amerigas-$1.959 per gallon with price fluctuating due to market and no tank rental fees if 50% of tank capacity is purchased
Farm and Home Oil – 1st fill would be $1.899, then $2.049 with price fluctuating due to market, no rental fees, and a $100 credit if automatic delivery is set up.
Discussion was held about the prices and a question was raised if we could get a set price for 6 months to a year. The Secretary will call the 3 companies and ask. Discussion was tabled until July meeting.
New Business-
Resolution 2010-03- This resolution is also known as the Tax Levy Resolution. The Secretary read the resolution which sets the tax rates for the year as:
Tax rate on real property 0 mills on each dollar of assessed value
Light tax PRD $1.10 per front foot
Village $0.65 per front foot
Local Services Tax $45.00
Earned Income Tax ½ of 1 percent
Real Estate Transfer Tax ½ of 1 percent
It is noted that the tax rates remain the same as in 2009. Motion by Gloria Munsell, second by Paul Campbell to approve and sign Resolution 2010-03. Unanimous.
UCIDC- Larry Seibert, UCIDC, was present to introduce Don Alexander as the new Director of the UCIDC. Mr. Alexander discussed his background and that he will be making a push to get tenants for the Great Stream Commons. He said they will also work closely with the Gregg Township Supervisors.
Paul Campbell mentioned that the islands on Russell Road are to be filled with stone and low maintenance shrubbery. Mr. Seibert agreed and will check into that. Also, the IDC will notify Eastern Industries that the township would like the controller back from the traffic signals replaced during the Russell Rd project.
Reports-
Zoning- Bill Baker and Paul Campbell drove around the township and checked on any zoning violations. Mr. Baker stated that he had tried to contact a resident and was waiting on a call back. He has also had inquiries about the property where the Basket restaurant was located. The issue with this property is the setbacks.
It was discussed that Scott Lindsey had received a letter from CKCOG stating that his permit application was denied due to being in the floodway.
Also discussed were properties that were contacted due to zoning violations of high grass.
Codes/Sewage-None
Engineer- The engineer stated that he was present for the final inspection of Russell Rd. There were a small number of minor items that needed to be fixed, but he believes most have been fixed already. The UCIDC will check on what the guarantee is on the road.
He also reviewed information from Ken Kipp, GTPC, regarding the expansion of the Lycoming County Landfill. He stated that fields 11 and 12 have already been approved and they are only going to change the flare that burns the excess methane gas to allow it to burn 5,000cpf instead of the current 4,000cpf. The expansion will have to go through DEP.
GTMA-none
Roadmaster- Dave Masser met with Toby Neff from Tra Electric regarding the traffic signal at the intersection of RT 15 and 44 not working correctly. There had been a problem with the timing of the signals. A fan in the cabinet had burnt out and needed replaced. Toby also stated that they would be working on installing the battery backup and camera sensor at the same intersection this week.
White Deer Ave trees-Discussion was held about 2 trees on White Deer Ave that the township would like to take down. Gloria Munsell talked to the resident whose property the trees are on and they said they would like the trees taken down also. The one tree is interfering with the wires and the other is pretty much dead. The secretary will call Benfers Tree Service for quotes.
Street Sweeper- Discussion was tabled on the street sweeper until the trees on White Deer Ave. are taken down.
Dave Masser stated that mowing is currently taking place.
UCIDC will be having trees taken down on River Rd causing it to be closed for 3 days. They will notify the Township when this is occurring so the Secretary can call the resident affected by this and Union County Emergency Services.
Mower Quotes- Quotes were reviewed for several pieces of equipment that are available through state contracts. The Supervisors discussed what was needed and their options. The Secretary will call Bradco to see if we order all through them or if we need to order from Valley AG and Turf also. The Supervisors would like Gregg Township Union County put on at no extra charge. The cost of the items from Bradco are as follows:
Alamo 74”Grass King Mower $12,300.80
14’ Avalanche Snow Pusher Model LDA-200-14 $ 5,496.25
Rachet kit for snow pusher to attach to loader $ 260.00
The cost of items from Valley Ag & Turf are as follows:
John Deere 5101E Limited Utility Tractor $39,526.40
John Deere 563 Farm Loader-SL $ 5,824.28
Motion by David Masser, second by Paul Campbell to authorize the Secretary to order the John Deere 5101E tractor, 563 John Deere Farm Loader, Alamo 74” Grass King Mower, 14’ Avalanche Snow Pusher Model LDA-200-14 and a rachet kit for the snow pusher to attach to wheel loader. Unanimous.
Secretary-
The Supervisors reviewed the letter and information sent to James Hotchkiss, prison employee, from the township solicitor regarding his open records request. He had requested info as to what the Local Services Tax went towards and the names, payroll, and benefits of the people who work for the Township. All the info requested was sent.
UCIDC meeting- the Secretary received an email from the UCIDC regarding setting up a meeting between the IDC’s executive board, the County Commissioners, and the Gregg Township Board of Supervisors. They would like to discuss possible businesses that may want to locate in the Great Streams Commons and working together more closely. Meeting times were also discussed and who should be at the meeting. Doug Hovey and Bill Baker may attend as well. Jodi will contact the UCIDC to set up a time.
Correspondence: Email from Global Connect regarding their services for an emergency notification system; Letter from Union County Public Library asking for an article to be put in our next newsletter-it was decided that Jodi will put a sign up at the Post office and put the article on our website since a newsletter has not been started; Letter from Union County Planning Commission regarding the County’s participation in a Regional Solid Waste Plan- Paul Campbell asked Jodi to forward this information to the Municipal Authority.
Motion by David Masser, second by Paul Campbell to adjourn the meeting at 6:21pm. Unanimous.
The next meeting will be held on July 5, 2010 at 4:30pm.
GREGG TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 19, 2010
Tom Snoddy, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:32pm with the following in attendance: Dale Fisher, Treasurer; Ken Kipp, Member; Doug Hovey, Cummings and Smith; Gloria Munsell, Supervisor; and Jodi Willow, Secretary.
The Secretary read the minutes from the 4-22-10 meeting. Discussion was held regarding the zoning amendment portion of the minutes and that the Planning Commission recommended leaving out gas stations because they were already covered. The minutes were approved with the correction to be added stating “The Commission felt gas stations were already covered under retail/wholesale businesses”.
Treasurers Report- As of 3-31-10 the balance was $215.19. A check was written to the Secretary for $33.00 which leaves a balance of $182.19 as of 4-30-10.
Public Comment- Gloria Munsell stated that there would be a crime watch meeting on May 20, 2010 at 7pm at the Allenwood Social Hall. Union County District Attorney Pete Johnson would be the guest speaker for the meeting.
Old Business-
Township Zoning Ordinances- Ken Kipp stated that the neighboring Township zoning ordinances would most likely not be on the Lycoming County Government website. Dale Fisher will check for next meeting what ordinances he has and can get. The Commission would like the ordinances of the townships and boroughs in the US Rt 15 South Comprehensive Plan with us. They would be Brady, Clinton, and Washington Townships and Montgomery Borough.
New Business-
Doug Hovey stated that the final inspection for Russell Rd project was done today. The project is to be done by Friday May 21, 2010. Eastern Industries still needs to paint the lines on the road and finish the traffic signals. There are some other minor things that need to be fixed as well.
Motion by Ken Kipp, second by Dale Fisher to adjourn at 8:06pm. Unanimous.
The next meeting will be June 16, 2010 at 7:30pm.