2011-12-19 Board of Supervisors Meeting (Continued from Dec. 5th)

2011-12-19

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
December 19, 2011
(Continued from December 5, 2011)
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by the Vice Chairman, Mr. Mickle, at 10:24 a.m.

II. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: 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
David A. Jones, Stock & Leader, Solicitor
Bernard G. Dugan, Chief of Police
Donna L. Nissel, Secretary

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Mickle advised that Executive Sessions were held after the December 5th meeting and prior to this meeting to discuss personnel issues.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

There was no public comment.

V. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. 2012 Budget of Township Funds:

Mr. Smith gave a brief review of the proposed budget.
Mr. Martin reviewed the resolutions for Revenue and Expenditures, and Tax Levies.

A. Resolution No. 2011-23 – Revenue and Expenditures

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pirritano to adopt Resolution No. 2011-23, establishing Revenue and Expenditures for 2012.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, no; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The Resolution was adopted.

B. Resolution No. 2011-24 – Tax Levies:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown to adopt Resolution No. 2011-2, establishing Tax Levies for 2012.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Mickle, yes; Mr. Brown, yes; Mr. Minito, yes; Mr. Pirritano, yes. The Resolution was adopted.

2. Authorization to Dispose of Surplus Equipment – Wastewater Dept.:

Mr. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to authorize the disposal of two (2) flow meter loggers as a trade-in for two (2) new loggers.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

There was no old business discussed.

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VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Mr. Jones advised that following the Reorganization Meeting of January 3, 2012, the Vacancy Member should be seated and convene the Vacancy Board Meeting. They can reach a decision and make the appointment or continue the meeting to another time. The appointment must be made by January 7.
2. Mr. Mickle stated that even though his current term is up, he has no interest in the vacant position and does not want, not will he accept, the appointment.
3. Mr. Pirritano thanked Mr. Mickle for his service to the Township, and welcomed Mr. Chris Allen to the Board as of January.
4. Mr. Brown stated that Mr. Mickle and Mr. Albert have been extremely valuable to the Township and both will be missed.
5. Mr. Minito also thanked Mr. Mickle for his service.
6. Mr. Smith advised that he will be meeting with PA American Water Company to discuss providing public water service in conjunction with the Act 537 sewer project.
7. Mr. Jones advised that he is working to develop a policy for increasing developer’s bonding on an annual basis.
8. Mr. Smith advised that bids will be opened on December 21st for the Colonial Woods Sanitary Sewer Project.
9. Mr. Smith made the Board aware that there are two vacancies on the elected Board of Auditors.

VIII. ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Mickle advised that there will not be an Executive Session following this meeting.

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 10:47 a.m.