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February 20, 2024
The regular meeting of the Harford Township Supervisors was called to order in the township office by Chairman Dustin Walker at 7:00 PM. Supervisors Payne and Rex were present along with Secretary/Treasurer Carolyn Jennings. Visitors present were Ted Brewster, Stan & Linda Gurecki, Oleh & Margie Posnachiwsky, Peg Smith, and Rick Moser.
The minutes of the January 2nd reorganization meeting were reviewed and accepted on a motion by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes, Rex abstained as he was not present.
The minutes of the January 2nd regular meeting were reviewed and accepted on a motion by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes, Rex abstained as he was not present.
The bill list for February 20th was approved as printed on a motion by Walker, second by Rex. Motion carried by three yes votes. The treasurer's report was filed for audit.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Ted Brewster asked about the new sewer monitoring requirements mentioned last month. At this time, the township is more comfortable having JHA personnel handle it.
ROAD REPORT:
A motion was made by Payne, second by Rex to approve the following list of materials for bidding: 200 tons of half-inch minus, 2000 tons of six to eight-inch minus, 5000 tons of 2A, 4000 tons of 2B, 500 tons of R3, 1500 tons of R4, 300 tons of R6, 80,000 gallons of liquid calcium, 9000 gallons of on-road diesel fuel, tri-axle or tandem axle trucks for general hauling at an hourly rate, and tree trimming services at an hourly rate. Motion carried by three yes votes.
A motion was made by Payne, second by Rex to approve the updated quote from John Bonham to upfit the new truck with the options of a Bibeau body and Pre-wet system for a total cost of $69,774. Motion carried by three yes votes.
A quote was reviewed for a new spreader for the Ford F550 in the amount of $9,340 plus freight, but the supervisors decided to table it. The road crew has been cleaning out ditches and plowing/cindering as needed.
OLD BUSINESS:
A motion was made by Walker, second by Payne to certify Robert Rex as the voting delegate to the PSATS convention. Motion carried by two yes votes, Rex abstained.
NEW BUSINESS:
A motion was made by Walker, second by Payne to adopt Resolution #2-24 - Hazard Mitigation Plan. Motion carried by three yes votes. A motion was made by Walker, second by Rex to advertise Ordinance #57 – Emergency Service Cost Reimbursement. Motion carried by three yes votes.
CORRESPONDENCE:
A donation request was received from the Susq. County Conservation District for their Envirothon program. A motion was made by Walker, second by Rex to donate the amount of $500. Motion carried by three yes votes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Stan & Linda Gurecki commented on the size of stones spread on Stearns Road and that the ditches are good, but there are some potholes that need to be fixed.
A motion was made by Walker and seconded by Payne to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 PM.
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January 2, 2024
The regular meeting of the Harford Township Supervisors was called to order in the township office by Chairman Dustin Walker at 7:11 PM. Supervisor Payne and Secretary/Treasurer Carolyn Jennings were present, Supervisor Rex was not available. Visitors present were Peg Smith and Rick Moser.
The minutes of December 19th were reviewed and accepted on a motion by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes. The bill list for December 31st was approved as printed on a motion by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes. The bill list for January 2nd was approved as printed on a motion by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes. The treasurer's report was filed for audit.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
ROAD REPORT:
Supervisor Payne reported that they have been fixing washouts and preparing to plow snow. The supervisors decided to have Rick Moser serve as Assistant Roadmaster. The new truck may be delivered in May or June.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
A motion was made by Walker, second by Payne to approve Resolution #1-24 - Updated Employee Paid Time Off Policy. Motion carried by two yes votes.
The supervisors reviewed a subdivision for Grant Family Trust on Tingley Lake Road and had no objections.
SEWER:
The renewal of the NPDES permit added new requirements from DEP beginning this year. Certain levels need to be manually recorded every day, including weekends and holidays. JHA staff are covering it for right now, but it would be more cost effective for the township to have someone locally that can be trained to take these readings. The supervisors will try to see who could be available.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
A motion was made by Walker and seconded by Payne to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 PM.
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January 2, 2024
The Annual Reorganization Meeting of the Harford Township Supervisors began at 7:00 PM in the township office building. Peg Smith, Chair of the Vacancy Board, assisted with the meeting as Supervisor Rex was not available.
A motion to appoint Kyle Payne as Temporary Chairman was made by Walker, second by Smith. Motion carried by two yes votes, Payne abstained.
A motion to appoint Kyle Payne as Temporary Secretary was made by Walker, second by Smith. Motion carried by two yes votes, Payne abstained.
A motion to nominate Dustin Walker as 2024 Chairman of the Board was made by Payne, second by Smith. Motion carried by two yes votes, Walker abstained.
A motion to nominate Rob Rex as 2024 Vice-Chairman was made by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by three yes votes.
A motion to appoint Kyle Payne as Road Superintendent was made by Walker, second by Smith. Motion carried by two yes votes, Payne abstained. Compensation will be set by the township auditors.
A motion to appoint Carolyn Jennings as Secretary/Treasurer was made by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by three yes votes. Compensation will be set at an Executive Session.
The supervisors recognized road crew employees currently serving - Rick Moser, Matt Smith, Maurice Jennings, and Rich Tomlinson. Also, Alexis Starbuck will continue to serve as assistant secretary. Compensation will be set at an Executive Session.
A motion to set the Treasurer's Bond for 2024 at $2,000,000 was made by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by three yes votes.
A motion to reappoint the firm of Kreder Brooks Hailstone as the township's legal counsel with Jaime Hailstone as the lead was made by Walker, second by Smith. Motion carried by three yes votes.
A motion to appoint Peg Smith as the Chair of the Vacancy Board was made by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by two yes votes, Smith abstained.
A motion to appoint Rick Masters to the Harford Municipal Authority for a 5 yr. term was made by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by three yes votes.
A motion to keep Peoples Security Bank & Trust as the depository for township funds was made by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by three yes votes.
A motion to hold regular meetings at the township building at 7:00 PM on the third Tuesday of each month was made by Walker, second by Payne. Motion carried by three yes votes.
A motion to establish the paid employee holidays as Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day with a floating holiday on Friday or Monday, Christmas Day, and New Years Day was made by Payne, second by Walker. Motion carried by three yes votes.
The appointment of a voting delegate to the State Convention was tabled.
Old Business: None
Public Comments: None
The reorganization meeting closed at 7:10 PM.
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