2012-09-10, Board of Supervisors Meeting

2012-09-10

 

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
September 10, 2012 – 2:00 p.m.
MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by the Vice-Chairman, Mr. Pirritano.

II. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Mario D. Pirritano, Vice-Chairman
John C. Minito, Supervisor
Robert P. Stanley, Jr., Supervisor
Stephen F. Smith, Manager
Donald F. Martin, Assistant Manager
Donna L. Nissel, Secretary

ABSENT: William C. Brown, Chairman
Christopher L. Allen, Supervisor

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Pirritano advised that an Executive Session was held after the meeting of August 27, 2012, to discuss personnel issues, debt collection and potential condemnations.

IV. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

There was no public comment.

V. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

The Board recessed to Executive Session at 2:02 p.m. to interview a potential candidate for Planning Commission vacancy.

VI. RETURN TO PUBLIC MEETING:

The Board reconvened the public meeting at 2:20 p.m.

VII. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Continue Interview with Candidate for Planning Commission:

The Board discussed the duties and qualifications of the Planning Commission with Mr. H. Adam Williams.

2. Planning Commission Vacancy:

Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to appoint H. Adam Williams to the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term to January, 2014.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

3. Condemnation of Two Properties:

This item was tabled to the meeting of Thursday, September 13, 2012.

4. Authorize Manager to Execute Documents:

This item was tabled to the meeting of Thursday, September 13, 2012.

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5. Authorize Disposal of Surplus Property, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer:

Mr. Smith advised that the cost to repair this vehicle would be $4,000 +/-, which is about the same as its market value. If approved, it would be sold at auction.
Mr. Stanley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Minito to authorize the disposal of one (1) 2001 Chevrolet Blazer.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

VIII. DISCUSSION – PRELIMINARY 2013 BUDGET OF TOWNSHIP FUNDS:

The following items were discussed relative to the 2013 budget:

1. General Fund Income
o EIT
o Real Estate
o Real Estate Transfers
o Zoning Office

2. General Fund Expenses
o Pension Costs
o Health Insurance Costs
o Potential Costs Associated with Other Matters
• Workers Comp Changes
• Staffing Levels

3. Sewer Fund Expenses

4. Sewer Fund Income
o Discussion of Borrowing Needs and Potential on Rate Payers
• Act 537
• Cost to Bore Under Turnpike
• North Plant Upgrades
• South Plant Upgrades to Add Capacity
• Lower Allen Issues

IX. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.