Meeting Minutes

February 4, 2008

 The regular monthly meeting of the Laporte Township Supervisors was held Monday February 4, 2008 at the Laporte Township Municipal Building.

 With Supervisors Botsford, Botsford and Marks present Chairman Walter Botsford called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 

After a motion was made by Kevin Botsford, seconded by Richard Marks and agreed to by Walter Botsford the treasurer's report was accepted.  The minutes as presented were approved by motion of Richard Marks, seconded by Kevin Botsford and agreed to by Walter Botsford.

After a motion was made by Kevin Botsford seconded by Richard Marks and agreed to by Walter Botsford the agenda was approved.

Visitors:

John Peterman, Jr. and Violet Miller

 Mr. Peterman wanted to let the Supervisors know that he opposes to grinding up the asphalt on Snyder Road.  Supervisor Marks explained to Mr. Peterman that Snyder Road is not an asphalt road.  It is a road that has been tar & chipped.  The road needs to be ground up, the crown removed and rebase it good so that in the future it can be tar & chipped again.

 Mr. Peterman and Ms. Miller are still opposing the abandonment of Tilley Road. 

Permits:

Land Use:                                                   Septic Permits:

None                                                            None

Certificate of Occupancy (from Code Inspections)

None

Certificate of Approval (from Code Inspections)

None

 Old Business:

Convention:

Reservations for Walter Botsford and Richard Marks have been made to attend the 2008 PSATS convention in Hershey.

 New Business:

General Road Maintenance Bids:

A motion was made by Kevin Botsford, seconded by Richard Marks and agreed to by Walter Botsford to advertise for General Road Maintenance bids for the year "2008".  Bids will be opened March 3, 2008 at approximately 6:45p.m.

 Worker's Compensation Claim:

Lee Peterman fell January 16, 2008 at the township building.  Lee was taken to Muncy Valley Hospital by ambulance.  A worker's compensation claim has been filed for this.

 With no further business to discuss Chairman Walter Botsford adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m. after motions by Kevin Botsford, seconded by Richard Marks and agreed to by Walter Botsford.

 Respectfully submitted by

Carmeta States, Secretary

January 7, 2008

The re-organizational meeting of the Laporte Township Supervisors was held Monday January 7, 2008 at the Laporte Township Municipal Building. Supervisors Botsford, Marks and Botsford Present.

After a motion by Kevin Botsford, seconded by Richard Marks, Walter Botsford and Carmeta States were named temporary Chairman and Secretary for this meeting.

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.

Officers

Re-organization after a motion by Rich Marks, seconded by Kevin Botsford, the following are the current officers:

Chairman Walter Botsford

Vice Chairman Rich Marks

Care taker of Equip. Kevin Botsford

Road Master Walter Botsford, Rich Marks, Kevin Botsford

Secretary/Treasurer Carmeta States

Vacancy Board Frances Peterman

Variance Board Robert Cope, Randy Ruhl and Frank Miller

SEO Virginia Miller, Norman Miller, Charles Amer III, & Andrew Paul Baran

Legal Council Leonard Simpson and Mcnerney, Page Vanderlin & Hall

Voting Delegate Walter Botsford

Banking Citizens & Northern Bank

Wages

After a motion was made by Kevin Botsford, seconded by Richard Marks and agreed to by Walter Botsford,

Transfer Station Attendants and Laborer wages will remain the same

Secretary/Treasurer wage was increased by $50.00 per month.

Wages as follows:

Secretary/Treasurer $550.00 per month

Transfer Station Attendants $9.25 per hour with the following paid holidays: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.

Laborer $10.00 per hour

Operator/Laborer $10.00 per hour

Supervisors This is set by the auditors

Mileage Is set at the State Rate

Treasurers Bond

A motion was made by Kevin Botsford, seconded by Richard Marks and agreed to by Walter Botsford to keep the treasurers bond at $100,000.

Meetings

All meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the 1^st Monday of each month with the exception of July 8^th & Sept. 2^nd, 2008.

Regular monthly meeting:

The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 9:25 a.m. by Chairman Walter Botsford.

A motion was made by Richard Marks, seconded by Kevin Botsford and agreed to by Walter Botsford to accept the treasurer's report.

The minutes as presented, were approved after a motion by Kevin Botsford, seconded by Richard Marks and agreed to by Walter Botsford.

A motion was made by Rich Marks, seconded by Kevin Botsford and agreed to by Walter Botsford to approve the agenda.

Visitors:

None

Permits:

Christopher McCormick-Lost Lake Lot #31 for a new home and an elevated sandmound.

Old Business:

None

New Business:

Transfer Station:

A motion was made by Richard Marks, seconded by Kevin Botsford and agreed to by Walter Botsford to close the transfer station on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the months of December, January, February and March.

Convention:

Supervisor Botsford and Marks will be attending the convention this year being held in Hershey.

After a motion by Kevin Botsford, seconded by Rich Marks, Chairman Walter Botsford adjourned the meeting at 10:15 a.m.

Respectfully Submitted by:

Carmeta States
Secretary/Treasurer

December 3, 2007

The regular monthly meeting of the Laporte Township Supervisors was held Monday December 3, 2007 at the Laporte Township Municipal Building.

With Supervisors Botsford, Botsford and Marks present Chairman Walter Botsford called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

After a motion was made by Richard Marks, seconded by Kevin Botsford and agreed to by Walter Botsford the treasurer's report was accepted. The minutes as presented were approved by motion of Kevin Botsford, seconded by Richard Marks and agreed to by Walter Botsford.

After a motion was made by Kevin Botsford seconded by Richard Marks and agreed to by Walter Botsford the agenda was approved.

Visitors:

None

Permits:

Land Use:

Michael & Cynthia Walsh-Lake Wood-Addition

Septic Permits:

Tim Tomcho-Lost Lake-Elevated Sandmound

Certificate of Occupancy (from Code Inspections)

Sabby Gagliardino-Grousewoods-New Home

Henry Ferrara-Swiss Chalet Subdivision-New Home

Certificate of Approval (from Code Inspections)

None

Old Business:

Resolution:

A motion was made by Richard Marks, seconded by Kevin Botsford and agreed to by Walter Botsford to adopt resolution #07-2007 to make a $100.00 donation to the "Endless Mountains Transportation Authority."

Budget:

A motion was made by Richard Marks, seconded by Kevin Botsford and agreed to by Walter Botsford to adopt the 2008 budget.

New Business:

Resolution:

A motion was made by Richard Marks, seconded by Kevin Botsford and agreed to by Walter Botsford to adopt resolution #06-2007 "Implementing the National Incident Management System."

Reorganizational Meeting:

The reorganizational meeting will be held Monday January 7, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. The regular monthly meeting will follow the reorganizational meeting.

With no further business to discuss Chairman Walter Botsford adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. after motions by Kevin Botsford, seconded by Richard Marks and agreed to by Walter Botsford.

Respectfully submitted by:

Carmeta States, Secretary

November 5, 2007

The regular monthly meeting of the Laporte Township Supervisors was held Monday November 5, 2007 at the Laporte Township Municipal Building.

With Supervisors Botsford, Botsford and Marks present Chairman Walter Botsford called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

After a motion was made by Richard Marks, seconded by Kevin Botsford and agreed to by Walter Botsford the treasurer’s report was accepted. The minutes as presented were approved by motion of Kevin Botsford, seconded by Richard Marks and agreed to by Walter Botsford.

After a motion was made by Kevin Botsford seconded by Richard Marks and agreed to by Walter Botsford the agenda was approved.

Visitors:
John Peterman, Jr.
Permits:
Land Use:
Robert & Marilyn Harcharik—Lot #7 Grousewoods—New Home
Timothy Tomcho—Lost Lake—New Home
Septic Permits:
Robert & Marilyn Harcharik—Lot #7 Grousewoods—Elevated Sandmound
Fred Mulford—Soils Evaluation—Mulford Subdivision
Sabby Gagliardino—Lot #16 Grousewoods—Elevated Sandmound—Permit Issued

Certificate of Occupancy (from Code Inspections)
None
Certificate of Approval (from Code Inspections)
None

Old Business:
1980 Auto Car
2 Bids were received for the purchase of the 1980 auto car. Bids were Donald Evans Jr. $2,885.15 and Jerome Pedro $1,210.00. A motion was made by Kevin Botsford, seconded by Richard Marks and agreed to by Walter Botsford to accept the bid of Donald Evans, Jr.

Budget
The 2008 budget has been prepared and will be advertised for public inspection. The budget will be adopted at our December 3, 2007 meeting.

Cherry Run Bridge
The Cherry Run Bridge repairs (owned by Laporte Twp. and Davidson Twp.) will be completed by November 7, 2007.

New Business:
EMTA Donation:
A motion was made by Richard Marks, seconded by Kevin Botsford and agreed to by Walter Botsford to table this matter until the December meeting.

Millage Resolution:
A motion was made by Kevin Botsford, seconded by Richard Marks and agreed to by Walter Botsford to adopt resolution #05-2007 setting the 2008 tax millage rate at .65. There was no increase from last year.

The Schaefer/Fairman road has been looked at and will be worked on in a week or two.

With no further business to discuss Chairman Walter Botsford adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m. after motions by Kevin Botsford, seconded by Richard Marks and agreed to by Walter Botsford.

Respectfully submitted by
Carmeta States, Secretary
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October 1, 2007

The regular monthly meeting of the Laporte Township Supervisors was held Monday October 1, 2007 at the Laporte Township Municipal Building.

With Supervisors Botsford, Botsford and Marks present Chairman Walter Botsford called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

After a motion was made by Richard Marks, seconded by Kevin Botsford and agreed to by Walter Botsford the treasurer’s report was accepted. The minutes as presented were approved by motion of Kevin Botsford, seconded by Richard Marks and agreed to by Walter Botsford.

After a motion was made by Kevin Botsford seconded by Richard Marks and agreed to by Walter Botsford the agenda was approved.

Visitors:
None

Permits:
Land Use:
Sharon Williams—4 x 8 Mudroom—Muncy Street

Septic Permits:
John Klus—Lost Lake—Soils Evaluation and Perc Test
Elezabeth and Bruce Sheller—Lake Wood—Tank Replacement

Certificate of Occupancy (from Code Inspections)
None
Certificate of Approval (from Code Inspections)
None

Old Business:
2% Loan:
The necessary documents were signed for the township to receive a 2% loan for the amount of $25,000.00 for the purchase of the 2000 Mack truck.

September 4, 2007

The regular monthly meeting of the Laporte Township Supervisors was held Tuesday September 4, 2007 at the Laporte Township Municipal Building.

With Supervisors Botsford, Botsford and Marks present Chairman Walter Botsford called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

After a motion was made by Kevin Botsford, seconded by Richard Marks and agreed to by Walter Botsford the treasurer’s report was accepted. The minutes as presented were approved by motion of Richard Marks, seconded by Kevin Botsford and agreed to by Walter Botsford.

After a motion was made by Richard Marks seconded by Kevin Botsford and agreed to by Walter Botsford the agenda was approved.

Visitors:
None

Permits:
Land Use:
Silver Maple Home, Inc.—Grousewoods Subdivision Lot #10—New Home
Craig & Dawn Harting—Worthington Subdivision—10 x 22 Storage Shed
Richard & Kelly Glinski—Behind Rest Area on Rt. 220—792 sq. ft. Deck & Patio
Henry Ferrara—Lot #21 Swiss Chalet Subdivision—New Home

Septic Permits:
Doug O’Dell
Silver Maple Home, Inc.
Henry Ferrara

Certificate of Occupancy (from Code Inspections)
None
Certificate of Approval (from Code Inspections)
None

Old Business:
Office Equipment:
A new computer, printer, and software were purchased. Northern tier regional planning and development has approved us for the grant to be reimbursed 75% of the purchase price.

Tilley Road:
The supervisors reviewed the survey maps from John Klus. Everything is acceptable, except the beginning point should begin at the western end of the property. The supervisors will meet with Randy Reibson to resolve the work to be completed to vacate the road.

Mack Truck:
Walt and Rich went and physically inspected the 2000 Mack truck and found everything to be satisfactory and we will be purchasing it.

New Business:
Resolution:
A motion was made by Richard Marks, seconded by Kevin Botsford and agreed to by Walter Botsford to adopt resolution #04-2007 NIMS.

A 4-wheeler tore up Little Road.

With no further business to discuss Chairman Walter Botsford adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. after motions by Richard Marks, seconded by Kevin Botsford and agreed to by Walter Botsford.

Respectfully submitted by
Carmeta States, Secretary

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