2010-12-27, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2010-12-27

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
December 27, 2010
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Albert, at 10:12 a.m.

II. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Perry Albert, Chairman
John W. Mickle, III, Vice Chairman
William C. Brown, Supervisor
John C. Minito, Supervisor
Mario D. Pirritano, Supervisor
Stephen F. Smith, Manager
Donald F. Martin, Assistant Manager
Bernard G. Dugan, Chief of Police
Donna L. Nissel, Secretary

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Albert advised that an executive session was held after the last meeting on December 6, 2010 to discuss police personnel matter. He also advised that an executive session was held prior to this meeting to discuss police and non-uniform personnel matters.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

There was no public present.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Ratify Chairman’s Signature, Amendatory Contract – Block Grant, New Market Sanitary Sewer Improvements:

Mr. Smith explained that this amendment was for a time extension to complete the project.
Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to ratify the Chairman’s signature on the York County Community Development Block Grant amendatory contract, extending the project time to June 30, 2011.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Approve Addendum to Police Contract:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to approve the addendum to the Police contract freezing all salaries at the 12/31/2010 rates.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

3. Ordinance No. 2010-9, Amending Ordinance No. 2010-5, Sections 2.b and 2.e, Restating and Amending the Non-Resident Earned Income Tax Rate:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to adopt Ordinance No. 2010-9, amending Ordinance No. 2010-5, sections 2.b and 2.e, restating and amending the non-resident earned income tax rate.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The ordinance was adopted.

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4. Adopt 2011 Budget:

Mr. Smith advised that all salaries, non-uniform and police, will be frozen at the December 31, 2010 rates. This will result in a savings of approximately $137,000 +/-. In addition, the estimated year-end carry forward has been increased and several other minor adjustments have been made. These changes will result in no tax increases.

A. Resolution No. 2010-14, Establish 2011 Revenue & Expenditures:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to adopt Resolution No. 2010-14, establishing the 2011 revenue and expenditures.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The resolution was adopted.

B. Resolution No. 2010-15, Establish 2011 Tax Levies:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to adopt Resolution No. 2010-15, establishing the tax levies for 2011.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Albert, yes; Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The resolution was adopted.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

Mr. Pirritano expressed his gratitude to the Police Union for agreeing to the wage freeze.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Mr. Smith reported that good rates were obtained on the general obligation notes and closing took place on December 15th. He advised that in January or February we will begin looking at retiring the sewer bonds.

2. Mr. Smith reminded the Board members that the mandatory annual reorganization meeting is scheduled for next Monday, January 3, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.

3. Mr. Mickle suggested that Mr. Smith schedule regular meetings with all department heads, including Public Works, Fire, Police and EMS, to discuss capital purchases and timing of same, and report back to the Board so they are aware of the purchases ahead of time. Mr. Minito agreed.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 6, 2010:

Mr. Mickle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2010 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

IX. RATIFICATION OF BILLS PAYABLE:

Mr. Albert made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to ratify payment of all Bills Payable as presented.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

X. ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Albert advised that there will be an Executive Session following this meeting.

XI. ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to adjourn the meeting
Vote on the motion: All yes. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.