2013-10-15, Board of Supervisors Budget Review Meeting

2013-10-15

 

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Budget Review Meeting
October 15, 2013

I. CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Brown, at 1:00 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: William C. Brown, Chairman
Mario D. Pirritano, Vice Chairman
John C. Minito, Supervisor
Robert P. Stanley, Jr., Supervisor
Christopher L. Allen, Supervisor
Stephen F. Smith, Manager
Donald F. Martin, Assistant Manager

III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:

There have been no executive sessions since the last meeting.

IV. ANNOUNCE MEETING TIME CHANGE:

The time for the next budget meeting scheduled for October 21st has been changed from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

V. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC:

There was no public comment.

VI. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Ratify Declaration of Disaster/Flood Emergency:

Mr. Pirritano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Allen to ratify the Declaration of Disaster/Flood Emergency issued Friday, October 11, 2013.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

2. Bond Reduction Request – Woodbridge Farms, Phases 8 & 9:

Current Bond Amount 10% cont. held Reduction Amount Remaining Amount
$ 667,409.38 $ 60,673.58 $ 105,915.75 $ 561,493.63

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to approve the bond reduction in the amount of $105,915.75 for Woodbridge Farms, phases 8 & 9, as recommended by the Township engineer.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

VII. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION – PRELIMINARY 2014 BUDGET:

The following items were discussed:

• Highway – Mr. Bitner, Township Engineer, presented a five-year road plan.

• Refuse & Recycling – $1.00 per quarter increase.

• Street Light & Fire Hydrant – No change.

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• Sewer Fund – Working at a deficit.

o Authorize Treasurer to Fund Sewer from General Fund:

Mr. Minito made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stanley to authorize the treasurer to fund the sewer fund from the general fund.
Vote on the motion: All yes. The motion carried.

• Fire Department – Mr. Smith briefly discussed the needs of the Fire Department.

• Insurance – The dental plan will move to united Concordia, option 1, effective 12/01/13.

VIII. RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION:

The Board recessed for an Executive Session at 3:10 p.m.

IX. RECONVENE MEETING

The Board reconvened the meeting at 4:10 p.m.

X. OTHER BUSINESS:

The Board decided to move all Township employees to the health plan that was awarded to the Police Department in the arbitration award. Non-union employees will continue to contribute 2% of salary.

XI. ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.