Fawn Township
Board of Supervisors & Meeting Minutes

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA MEETING

AUGUST 7, 2007

ATTENDANCE

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

An audit of the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the period of January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2006 will be conducted on August 13, 2007.

Fawn #1 Fire Department is looking for vendors for a fall craft show to be held on September 22, 2007 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

BUSINESS ITEMS 

1. Proposed ordinance for street excavations and openings.

2. County Notification of Erosion and Sedimentation Permit Application.

3. Received the Fawn Township Police Pension Plan Compliance Audit Report

4. Received the Municipal Snow Agreement for the 2007-2008 season with the rates.

5. Received the 2007 Inspection Report for the bridge on Grimm Road over Bull Creek approved by Penn DOT on June 22, 2007.

6. Received loan agreement between the Department of Transportation and Fawn Township for infrastructure improvements.

SUPERVISORS ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

PUBLIC COMMENT

ADJOURNMENT

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA MEETING
JULY 3, 2007

Secretary-Treasurer Patricia Bryant called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisor Agenda Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Those in attendance were:  David Montanari, Jason Davidek, Garry J. Christy, Chuck Venesky, Clifford Thompson, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, Monica Getz, Administrative Assistant.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

The Board of Supervisors will hold an executive session immediately following this meeting concerning a personnel matter.

The Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for July 10, 2007 has been cancelled due to the fact that Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer will be on vacation.

BUSINESS ITEMS 

Motion was made to appoint Edward Reifschneider to the Fawn Township Sewer Authority to fill the vacant position term that will expire January 2012 by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Davidek arrived late and was not present for this vote.

Motion was made to appoint Lane Wolfe to the Fawn Township Sewer Authority to fill the vacant position term that will expire January 2011 by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Thompson.  Motion carried 5-0.

Motion was made to appoint Walter McCorkle to the Fawn Township Planning Commission to fill the vacant position term that will expire January 2011 by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 5-0.

Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2-2007 authorizing Fawn Township to enter into a loan agreement with the Pennsylvania Infrastruction Bank was made by Mr. Montanari and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5-0.

Motion to adopt Resolution No. 3-2007 authorizing the filing of an application for funds with the Allegheny County Department of Economic Development for Dellenbaugh Road Reconstruction was made by Mr. Montanari and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 5-0.

Motion to adopt Resolution No. 4-2007 authorizing the filing of an application for funds with the Allegheny County Department of Economic Development for Metz Road Reconstruction, materials only, was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 5-0.

Motion to adopt Resolution No. 5-2007 authorizing the filing of an application for funds with the Allegheny County Department of Economic Development for Hemphill Road Reconstruction, materials only, was made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5-0.

Senate Engineering Company’s report on the preliminary/final land development plan of Harvest Baptist Church and the Planning Commission’s request for the solicitor to work up a developer’s agreement with HRG Engineering, Harvest Baptist Church and Fawn Township.  Motion was made by Mr. Davidek to strike the reading of this report.

SUPERVISORS ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 

Mr. Davidek – Thanked Patty Bryant, Cliff Thompson and the road crew for getting the income surveys done.
Mr. Venesky – Thanked the supervisors for thinking of Carol when her father passed away.

PUBLIC COMMENT 

Tom Kuhns – Congressman Jason Altmire is having an open house on Saturday, July 7, 2007 and request that there is a representative from Fawn Township.
Mrs. Bryant – Cliff Thompson will attend.
Tom Kuhns – Having trouble with a neighbors dog coming over to his fence and barking causing a lot of noise and disturbance.  Mrs. Bryant was asked to check and see if there is any kind of nuisance ordinance in regards to this matter.

ADJOURNMENT 

Meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
JUNE 12, 2007

Chairman, David Montanari, called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.  Those in attendance were:  David Montanari, Jason Davidek, Garry J Christy, Clifford Thompson, Steve Yakopec, Jr., Solicitor, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer.

POINTS OF INFORMATION

Thank you to the Flowering Friendship Garden Club for the flower arrangement.

SPECIAL PLACEMENT ON THE AGENDA 

None

PUBLIC COMMENT 

Tom Kuhns – Concerning the tractor-trailer’s parked on Ridge Road.
Chief Mayberry – Talked with Penndot and they will be investigating.
Tom Kuhns – Took photos of trucks loaded with steel.  Talked with Penndot, someone from Penndot looked at the situation and promised to check into it.
Mr. Montanari – Noticed Tractor-Trailers parking on the brim of the road.
Larry Kiselica – Does Zoning hearing grant a variance?
Solicitor Yakopec – Sometimes a variance is granted with a time limitation, but that is rare.
Larry Kiselica – Specifically regarding Hilltop Driving Range, who will be responsible if homes he is building is damaged.
Solicitor Yakopec – Owner of driving range is taking steps for prevention and perhaps see Randy Strzeszewski for interpretation.  Contact in writing operator of driving range, owner of the property and copy Township Secretary that balls are coming onto your drive and you would like to see what is going to be done about it to prevent damage to home and vehicles.
David Norris – In regards to the tractor-trailer problem, maybe the above Penndot shed could be open to park the trucks.
Mr. Christy – That’s not Penndots.
Tom Kuhns – Acknowledge Chief Christy
Mr. Montanari – Agrees it is always nice to see Chief Christy.

MINUTES 

Motion to accept the May1, 2007, May 8, 2007 and June 5, 2007 meeting minutes was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 4-0

PAY & RATIFY

Motion to pay & ratify payroll periods May 3, 2007 check nos. 5174 to 5192, May 17, 2007 check nos. 5193 to 5206 and May 31, 2007 check nos. 5207 to 5220 made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 4-0

Motion to pay & ratify May general fund check nos. 18363 to 18426 made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 4-0

Motion to pay & ratify liquid fuel/PLGIT May check nos. 2005 to 2010 made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 4-0

Motion to pay & ratify May recreation fund check nos. 337 & 338 made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Thompson.  Motion carried 4-0.

FINANCIAL REPORT 

Accepted as submitted

POLICE REPORT

 Accepted as submitted

ENGINEERS REPORT 

Accepted as submitted

TAX COLLECTORS REPORT

 Accepted as submitted

ZONING REPORT

 Accepted as submitted

OLD BUSINESS

 Motion to pay all outstanding invoices, with corrections for the Thompson Road Project made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 4-0

NEW BUSINESS

 Motion to accept and adopt Ordinance No. 07-05 increasing the indebtedness of the Township of Fawn, Allegheny county, PA, by the issue of a general obligation note in the amount of $200,000.00 for sundry purposes; fixing the form, number, date, interest and maturity thereof; making a covenant for the payment of the debt service on the note;  providing for the filing of the required document; providing for the appointment of a sinking fund depository for the note and authorizing execution,  sale and delivery thereof made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Thompson.  Motion carried 4-0.

ADJOURNMENT

 Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Davidek..Motion carried 4-0

Respectfully Submitted,

Patricia A. Bryant
Secretary/Treasurer

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA MEETING
April 3, 2007 

Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisor Agenda Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Those in attendance were: Chuck Venesky, Jason Davidek, Clifford Thompson, and Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer.  David Montanari and Garry J. Christy were absent.

BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED:

SUPERVISOR’S ITEMS DISCUSSED:

Mr. Venesky - Residents complaining about speed on Bachman Road and are requesting
to reduce the speed limit to 15 mph from 25 mph.  Received a letter with 20 some signatures from residents that live on Bachman Road to this effect.
Ms. Bryant – Bachman Road is a township road and will be included in the road weight
limit report being completed by Senate Engineering.  Township perhaps can include lower speed limit ordinance to be advertised with the weight limit on roads. 

PUBLIC COMMENT

Charles Bachman – concerned about speeding on Ridge Road.  Requests to have state                                 police sit and catch speeders on Ridge Road.
Mr. Venesky – See if the state police will be willing to set up for a day or two.
Ms. Bryant – Will have Chief Mayberry contact the state police concerning.

Adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
March 13, 2007

Chairman, David Montanari, called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.  Those in attendance were:  David Montanari, Jason Davidek, Chuck Venesky, Garry J. Christy, Clifford Thompson, Steven Yakopek, Solicitor, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, and Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant. 

POINTS OF INFORMATION

Thank you to the Flowering Friendship Garden Club for the flower arrangement.

At the February 6, 2007 Agenda Meeting of the Supervisors the following took place:

SPECIAL PLACEMENT ON THE AGENDA 

None

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

MINUTES

Motion to accept the December 29, 2006, January 2, 2007, February 6, 2007 and March 6, 2007 meeting minutes was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

PAY & RATIFY 

Motion to pay & ratify payroll periods December 14, 2006 check nos. 5007 to 5028, December 28, 2006 check nos. 5029 to 5043, January 11th check no. 5044 to 5062, January 22nd check nos. 5064 and 5065, January 25th check nos. 5066 to 5077 and fourth quarter 2006 check nos. 5078 and 5079, February 8th check nos. 5080 to 5097, February 22nd check nos. 5098 to 5109 was made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify December 2006 general fund check nos. 18164 to 18211, January 2007 check nos. 18212 to 18272 and February 2007 check nos. 18273 to 18297 was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Thompson.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify liquid fuel/PLGIT December 2006 check nos. 1980 to 1986, January 2007 check nos. 1987 to 1992 and February 2007 check nos. 1993 to 1995 was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

FINANCIAL REPORT

(Accepted as Submitted)

POLICE REPORT
(Accepted as Submitted)

TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT
(Accepted as Submitted)

ZONING OFFICE REPORT
(Accepted as Submitted)

ENGINEER’S REPORT
(Accepted as Submitted)

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

C.P.A. Richard Hill is working on the 2006 Financial Audit and once his report is finished DCED and the Township will receive the report.

Motion to purchase a Mauldin Paver/Finisher at $3,900.00, Dynapac Roller at $3,900.00, and a General Trailer at $1,700.00 all totaling $9,500.00 was made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Thompson.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

Motion to accept and approve the Obligation Valley Plan Subdivision for Larry Kiselica per recommendation of the Planning Commission was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

Mr. Thompson – Have opportunity to purchase salt now at a lower rate per ton.
Mr. Montanari – Do we have to take it now and have 30 days to pay?
Mr. Thompson – Must purchase by summer and have 30 days to pay from the time
                            of purchase.
Supervisors approved ordering the salt.

Steve Yakopek – The Board of Supervisors need to discuss when they want to hold the
                            Public Hearing on the rezoning on both Norris’ and Amerikohl
                            Mining’s properties.  Also, forwarded to Ms. Bryant sample ordinances
                            on culverts and storm drains for everyone to review.                  
Mr. Montanari – Inquired what dates were available for the hearing.
Ms. Bryant – Dates available are Thursdays April 5th, 12th, or the 26th. 
Mr. Montanari – Thursday, April 5th at 6:00 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA MEETING
March 6, 2007

Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisor Agenda Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Those in attendance were: David Montanari, Chuck Venesky, Jason Davidek, Clifford Thompson, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, and Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant.  Garry J. Christy was absent.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

State Representative Frank Dermody will be having a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, March 8th at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building.

BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED:

1. Received sample ordinances on curb & gutter from Steve Yakopec.
2. Received correspondence pertaining to Fire Hydrant Fees from Steve Yakopec.
3. Senate Engineer update on Thompson Road Wall project and Road Weight Limit Report.
4. Allegheny County Data Agreement for updated GIS data release.

SUPERVISOR’S ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED

None

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Jim Norris and Jim Borland were at meeting to answer any questions pertaining to the fire hydrant fee. Mr. Montanari inquired to what does the fee cover.
Jim Norris – Covers flushing lines, maintaining fire hydrants.  Anyone discovering a problem with a hydrant needs to report to him with specifics of problem and location of hydrant.
Asked about the fire hydrant payment due them.
Mr. Montanari – Does not see anything wrong with paying the fee now that it was clear  what the fee was to cover.
Charlie Bachman – Brought to Jim Norris’ attention that there are 3 fire hydrants on Ridge Road that has not been flushed for 3 years.
Jim Borland – Inquired to when is there going to be road inspection.  Mentioned that Old Mill Road needs attention.
Mr. Thompson – It will be April.
Mr. Davidek – Need to check if Old Mill Road will be CDBG eligible.

Adjourned at 7:20 p.m. 

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA MEETING
February 6, 2007

Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisor Agenda Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Those in attendance were: David Montanari, Chuck Venesky, Jason Davidek, Clifford Thompson, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, and Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant.  Garry J. Christy was absent.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

State Representative Frank Dermody will be having a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, March 8th at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building.

BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED:

1. Motion to accept the resignation of Cheryl Mason from the Fawn Township Planning Commission was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Thompson.  Motion carried 4 – 0.
2. Motion to appoint Charles Bachman to the Fawn Township Planning Commission to fill the vacancy to expire January 2011 was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Thompson.  Motion carried 4 – 0.
3. Motion to accept the resignation of Marlene Norris from the Fawn Township Planning Commission was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 4 – 0.
4. Motion to appoint Bruce Banning to the Fawn Township Planning Commission to fill the vacancy to expire January 2010 was made by Mr. Montanari and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 4 – 0.
5. Will make a motion to purchase a Mauldin Paver/Finisher at $3,900.00, Dynapac Roller at $3,900.00, and a General Trailer at $1,700.00 all totaling $9,500.00 at the regular meeting on Tuesday, February 13th.
6. Motion to advertise ordinance number 07-01 Police Pension Fund was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Montanari.  Motion carried 4 – 0.
7. Discussion of the agreement between the City of New Kensington and Fawn Township pertaining to using New Kensington lock up unit in the event Harrison Township’s lock up unit was not available. Ms. Bryant – Had Steve Yakopec look over the agreement and he sees no problem with it.  This is only a plan B plan A is to still use Harrison.  Mr. Montanari – Still plan to use Harrison lock up unit may not need to pay, but with New Kensington we may have to pay per person (cell watcher).  This is only plan B.
8. Received letter from Allegheny County pertaining to emergency radio channels UHF & VHF upgrades that will need to be programmed into the mobile and portable radios.  It is the responsibility of all municipalities and townships to get their own radios programmed with these channels.  Chief Tim Mayberry and the fire departments have been made aware of these changes.
9. Senate Engineering Company’s cost for an engineering study to be completed for all of Fawn Township Roads.
   Mr. Montanari – Once this engineering study is completed on each road it will give the ability to post the weight on the township roads.
   Ms. Bryant – Do we need a motion to have this work started?
   Mr. Montanari – We do not need a motion.  It will be okay to start this work.  If there was a disagreement on the weight limit how do we enforce it.
   Mr. Thompson – We can enforce it West Deer has scales that we could use.
   Mr. Venesky – This weight limit excludes local deliveries.
10. Discussed the Senate of Engineers update report on Thompson Road.  The closing of Thompson Road February 12th for about 4 – 6 weeks while Gregori Construction works on the soldier beam wall.
    Ms. Bryant – Spoke with Bob Grigas and he said that Gregori Construction will be on the site February 12th and they will have the drilling company there Tuesday, February 13th to start drilling the holes to put in the piers.  Sent in request for extension of Grant until May 31st.  Letters have been mailed out to residents, there was an ad in Valley News Dispatch, notified the schools, Roenigk Bus Company and all emergency offices.

SUPERVISOR’S ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED 

Mr. Thompson –Need ordinance requiring that residents must use troughs with grids not pipe at end of driveways. 
Mr. Montanari – Must give property owners time to act on the issue, but if they do not what actions should be taken.
Mr. Thompson – If owner does not take actions within reasonable time the Township installs the troughs and grids then charge the resident.
Ms. Bryant – Who will inspect if the homeowners are complying?
Mr. Montanari – The road foreman will inspect.
Mr. Thompson – Need ordinance stating utility companies cannot open cut the roads, they must bore roads.
Mr. Venesky – Have Steve Yakopec look into ordinances pertaining to requiring troughs with grids being installed by residents and restricting utility companies from road opening and using boilerplates when doing their work.  Either have a separate ordinance for each issue or a combined ordinance.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None

Adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 2, 2007

Secretary-Treasurer Patricia Bryant called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisor Reorganization Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.  Those in attendance were:  David Montanari, Chuck Venesky, Garry J. Christy, Clifford Thompson, Jason Davidek, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, and Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant.  Stephen Yakopec was absent.

Motion to appoint David Montanari chairman of the Board of Supervisors for the year 2007 was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

Chairman, David Montanari conducted the remainder of the meeting.

Motion to appoint Jason Davidek as vice-chairman of the Board of Supervisors for the year 2007 was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Montanari.  Motion carried
5 – 0.

APPOINTMENTS

1. Motion to appoint Patricia Bryant as secretary/treasurer was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0.
2. Motion to set the treasurer’s bond at $250,000.00 for the year of 2007 was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 5 – 0.
3. Motion to set the rate of travel reimbursement at 48.5 cents per mile was made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0.
4. Motion to appoint Central Tax Bureau of Pennsylvania current and delinquent
   wage and emergency and municipal service tax collector for the year of 2007 was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 5 – 0.
5. Motion to appoint Keystone Municipal Collections delinquent real estate tax
   collector for the year of 2007 was made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 5 – 0.
6. Motion for Garry J. Christy and Jason Davidek to attend and represent Fawn Township at the PSATS convention at Hershey, PA in the year 2007 was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Montanari.  Motion carried 5 – 0.
7. Motion to appoint Garry J. Christy voting delegate to the PSATS convention held in Hershey, PA in the year of 2007 was made by Mr.Thompson and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 5 – 0.
8. Motion to appoint Jason Davidek as the COG representative for the year of 2007 was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Montanari.  Motion carried 5 – 0.
9. Motion for Jason Davidek to attend and represent Fawn Township at the PSATS convention at Seven Springs in the year of 2007 was made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0.
10. Motion to appoint Jason Davidek to the ACATO Board was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 5 – 0.
11. Motion to appoint all of the Fawn Township Supervisors as road masters for the year of 2007 was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Thompson.  Motion carried 5 – 0.
12. Motion to appoint Stephen Yakopec, Jr., as Fawn Township solicitor for the year of 2007 was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 5 – 0.
13. Motion to appoint Senate Engineering Company as Fawn Township engineer for the year of 2007 was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0.
14. Motion to appoint First Commonwealth Bank as the official depository for Fawn Township for the year of 2007 was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 5 - 0.
15. Motion to appoint Thomas A. Kuhns, Jr. to the Vacancy Board for the year of 2007 was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0.
16. Motion to appoint Donald E. Carnathan to the Fawn Township Sewer Authority for a 5-year term was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0.
17. Motion to appoint Rick Smith to the Planning Commission for a 5-year term was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 5 - 0.
18. Motion to accept and advertise the following list of meeting dates of the Board of
    Supervisors for the year of 2007. Meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Also, workshops will be held as needed at 7:00 p.m.  At all meetings and workshops the Board of Supervisors will handle any matters that come before the Board.  All meetings and workshops will be held at the municipal building:
                            Agenda                                               Regular
                            2/6                                                       2/13
                            3/6                                                       3/13
                            4/3                                                       4/10
                            5/1                                                       5/8
                            6/5                                                       6/12
                            7/3                                                       7/10
                            8/7                                                       8/14
                            9/4                                                       9/11
                          10/2                                                      10/9
                         11/13                                                     11/20
                         12/4                                                       12/11
    Motion was made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0.
19. Motion to hire Cliff Thompson as road worker was made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 4 – 0 Mr. Thompson abstained.
20. We will now proceed with the January Regular Meeting of the Fawn Township Board of Supervisors.

POINTS OF INFORMATION

Thank you to the Flowering Friendship Garden Club for the flower arrangement.

SPECIAL PLACEMENT ON THE AGENDA

 None

PUBLIC COMMENT

Tom and Pamela McGinnis voiced concerns about the zoning of their property, which is zoned R1 and they have (18) dogs which they breed.  They filed for a variance to the ordinance to the Zoning Hearing Board and received a letter back from Mr. Kristofik (Zoning Board Solicitor) stating that the Zoning Board could not hear their case. The McGinnis’ have their property up for sale.
Tom McGinnis brought up his wife’s visit to the Municipal Building. At this time the Administrative Assistant, Nancy Heintz was looking at papers and said there were no ordinances on dogs. 
Nancy Heintz clarified that the papers in question were a list of ordinances that is filed in the office.
Mr. Davidek - Inquired if their property is a business.
Pamela McGinnis – Says it is not a business but they do breed dogs.
Mr. Montanari – Brought to Tom and Pamela McGinnis’ attention the occupancy registration form that was sent in by their realtor and it states the property is a single family dwelling no mention of breeding dogs.  The realtor should of investigated more thoroughly.   Mr. Yakopec (Township Solicitor) is going to speak with Mr. Kristofik. 
Mr. Montanari - Will speak with Mr. Yakopec Wednesday.
Tom McGinnis - Would like to be given enough time to sell their property and buy another property.
Mr. Venesky – At this point there should be a grace period.  Randy Strzeszewki will work with you.  Don’t know which route this is going to go.

MINUTES

Motion to accept the November 14th, November 21st and December 5th, 2006 meeting minutes was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion to carried
5 – 0.

PAY & RATIFY

Motion to pay & ratify payroll periods November 2, 2006 - check nos. 4959 to 4976,
November 16, 2006 – check nos. 4977 to 4991 and November 30, 2006    check nos.
4992 to 5006 was made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried
5 - 0.

Motion to pay & ratify general fund check nos. 18140 to 18163 was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Thompson.  Motion carried 5 - 0.

Motion to pay & ratify liquid fuel/PLGIT check nos. 1975 to 1979 was made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 - 0.

Motion to pay & ratify recreation fund check no. 336 was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 - 0.

FINANCIAL REPORT

(Accepted as Submitted)

POLICE REPORT

(Accepted as Submitted)

ZONING REPORT

(Accepted as Submitted)

TAX COLLECTOR REPORT

(Accepted as Submitted)

ENGINEERS REPORT

(Accepted as Submitted)

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

Motion to appoint Richard Hill, C.P.A. to complete the 2006 Annual Audit and Financial Report for Fawn Township was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BUDGET MEETING
December 29, 2006

Chairman, David Montanari, called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisors Budget Meeting to order at 9:08 a.m.  All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.  Those in attendance were:  David Montanari, Jason Davidek, Chuck Venesky, Garry J. Christy, Clifford Thompson, and Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer. 

Motion to accept and adopt Resolution no. 8-2006 setting the millage rate at 3.5 mills for the year of 2007 was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 5- 0.
Mr. Thompson discussed the needs of the Municipal Building and the road department, as well as, more money on Thompson Road.
Mr. Montanari discussed the possible sale of the Irvine property.
Mr. Thompson – Underground storage tank needs to be monitored due to couple of inches of water have been detected in tank.
Mr. Montanari – Need time frame for maintenance of roads.

Motion to accept and adopt the 2007 Budget was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA MEETING
December 5, 2006

Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisor Agenda Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Those in attendance were: Garry J. Christy, Jason Davidek, Clifford Thompson, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, and Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant.  Chuck Venesky and David Montanari were absent.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

On December 3, 2006 advertised that the Fawn Township 2007 Proposed Budget is available for public inspection at the Municipal Building during regular business hours and that the Fawn Township Board of Supervisors will meet to adopt the 2007 Budget and handle any other matters that come before the Board on Friday, December 29, 2006 at 9:00 a.m.

On December 4, 2006 advertised the Reorganization Meeting of the Fawn Township Board of Supervisors will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.  The Regular Public Meeting will follow this meeting. 

ITEMS OF BUSINESS

1. Will discuss at the reorganization meeting the meeting dates of the Board of Supervisors for the year 2007
   AGENDA                                                  REGULAR
   2/6                                                              2/13
   3/6                                                              3/13
   4/3                                                              4/10
   5/1                                                              5/8
   6/5                                                              6/12
   7/37/10
   8/7                                                              8/14
   9/4                                                              9/11
   10/2                                                            10/9
   11/13 (second Tues. 11/6 election)             11/20 (third Tues.)
   12/4                                                            12/11
2. Applied for extension of grant for Thompson Road until March 31, 2007.  No reply from FEMA as of this date.
3. Board and Committee Vacancies:

Recreation:
5-year term – Tracy Volk

Planning Commission:
5-year term – Rick Smith

Sewer Authority:
5-year term – Don Carnathan
(Don Carnathan sent a letter to the Supervisors for reappointment)

Vacancy Board:
1-year term – Bruce Banning

Letters have been sent to all members whose term is expiring January 2007.  Also, the vacancies have been published in the newspaper and put onto the Township Website.

BOARD MEMBERS ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED

Mr. Thompson – Suggests that the Township needs an ordinance stating that any new private construction within the Township needs to put in troughs with metal grates instead of pipes at the bottom of their driveways.  This will enable the removal of debris more effective.  Bruce Banning’s property on Old Mill Road is creating problems with runoff onto the road due to his pipes being clogged with debris.
Mr. Christy – The property owners are responsible for cleaning out debris from their ditches and pipes.  The Township needs to send a letter to the individual(s) not complying reminding them of their responsibility of keeping their pipes clear of debris.  Suggests for the troughs to be the minimum of 12”.

Mr. Christy – Inquired about how the Liquid Fuel fund is based on. 
Ms. Bryant – Will look into this information.

Mr. Christy – Inquired if we have an engineer study of the Township roads and the cost to have study done.
Ms. Bryant –  We do not have studies done.    Mr. Grigas will work with the Township road crew since they know what the roads consist of so the rough estimate of the cost will be $700.00.
Mr. Christy – We need to get the studies done
Ms. Bryant – Does the Board need a motion to have the study done?
Mr. Thompson – Would think you would.
Mr. Christy – Get the cost in writing for next meeting.
Ms. Bryant – Will make request of written proposal from Mr. Grigas (state engineer)

Mr. Christy – At the Reorganization meeting Cliff Thompson will need to be appointed to the road crew.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None

Adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
November 21, 2006

Chairman, David Montanari, called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.  Those in attendance were:  David Montanari, Chuck Venesky,  Garry J. Christy, Jason Davidek, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, and Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant.  Clifford Thompson and Stephen Yakopec, Solicitor was absent.

POINTS OF INFORMATION

Thank you to the Flowering Friendship Garden Club for the flower arrangement.

At the Board of Supervisors Workshop Session held on October 31, 2006 the Supervisors voted 4 – 0 in favor of hiring Timothy Mayberry as Chief of Police.

The Board of Supervisors will have an executive session on a personnel matter after the adjournment of this meeting.

SPECIAL PLACEMENT ON THE AGENDA

None

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

MINUTES

Motion to accept the October 10, 2006 meeting minutes was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

PAY & RATIFY

Motion to pay & ratify payroll periods October 5, 2006 check nos. 4925 to 4942, October 19, 2006 check nos. 4943 to 4954 and third quarter payroll tax check nos. 4955 to 4958 was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify general fund check nos. 17967 to 18008 was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify general fund check nos. 18009 to 18139 for real estate tax and Act 77 tax refund was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried
4 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify liquid fuel/PLGIT check nos. 1969 to 1974 was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Accepted as submitted

POLICE REPORT

Accepted as submitted

ENGINEER’S REPORT

Accepted as submitted

TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT

Accepted as submitted

ZONING OFFICE REPORT

Accepted as submitted

OLD BUSINESS

Motion to accept and adopt resolution no. 6-2006 waiving any payment of premium by the employees to the police pension fund for the years of 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion to accept and adopt resolution no. 7-2006 determining that the employee contribution has been eliminated for the year of 2007 pending an Actuary Report was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 4 - 0.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA MEETING
November 14, 2006

Secretary-Treasurer Patricia Bryant called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisor Agenda Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Those in attendance were:  David Montanari, Jason Davidek, Garry J. Christy, Clifford Thompson, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, and Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant.  Chuck Venesky was absent.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Supervisors will hold a 2007 Budget Workshop Session Thursday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m. here at the municipal building.

Fawn-Frazier Joint Water Authority Financial Statements for the years ended May 31, 2006 and 2005 have been received by the Township and can be viewed in the secretary’s office.

BUSINESS DISCUSSED:

1. Fawn-Frazier Joint Water Authority’s letter concerning the National Incident Management System.
2. PENNDOT has sent a letter of the estimated liquid fuels payment for 2007 which is $52,155.84.
3. COG Christmas Party will be held on December 1 at Brackenridge Heights Country Club.
   Mr. Davidek is interested in attending the dinner and will purchase a $50.00 gift certificate to be raffled off at the dinner.
4. Township of Harrison notification that they are closing its dispatch center and ending dispatch services, tentatively scheduled for mid-January, 2007.
5. The Township is going to apply to extend the FEMA Grant for the Thompson Road project, which is going to expire on January 1, 2007. Once approved the new expiration date will be the end of March 2007.

SUPERVISOR’S ITEMS DISCUSSED:

Mr. Thompson – The Township needs to update the ordinance on weight limits on all Township roads. 
Mr. Montanari -  Inquired if a  road needs to meet a certain specifications to be able to impose weight limits.
Ms. Bryant – An Engineer Study needs to be completed on each road.  Mr. Grigas said he would work with the township road crew because of their knowledge of what the base of the roads are.  Wouldn’t have to do a core sampling, which would cut the cost down.
Mr. Christy – Do we have any idea how much the cost is for an Engineer Study?  Will it stand up in court without a core sample?
Ms. Bryant – Will ask Mr. Grigas about what the cost will be.  Maybe the township can budget for the Engineer Study for next year.
Mr. Montanari – Need to ask Mr. Yakopec if a core sampling is not taken would it hold up in court.

Mr. Thompson – Dellenbaugh Road at bottom where a 4-foot pipe runs through where crosses Bull Creek Road.  Need to build this road up.  Going to leave the wall that is still there and build up in front of it. 
Will look into what the base is and make a plan together on action to take.  Need to get a way to get the water to move and not lay or run over road and freeze.

Mr. Montanari – Inquiring what the status is in the rezoning of the area Amerikohl is stripping.
Ms. Bryant -  Mr. Yakopec was going to look at ordinances to rewrite a new ordinance which was brought up at the last meeting.
Mr. Montanari – Amerikohl was to supply the township with updates on what their progress is, has there been any word from them?
Ms. Bryant – There has been no word from Amerikohl.
Mr. Montanari – Will give Amerikohl a call and request that they submit their progress in writing to the Municipal Building.

Mr. Christy – Inquired if there was any word from PennDot about the money was to be refunded. 
Ms. Bryant – There was no word about the money.  Will send a letter this week to Dan Sesna.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Charlie Bachman – Concerned on how many cars that do not stop at the stop signs at the intersection of Ridge Road and Burtner Road.  As well as, about the speeding on Ridge Road since it was repaved. There are people spotting for deer and shining spotlight into people’s windows. Since Ridge has been repaved there is no burm to walk on and nowhere for water to go.
Mr. Thompson – Will speak with Chief Mayberry to have the part-time officers sit in various areas to catch violators speeding and running stop signs.
Mr. Thompson – There is a hole on Howes Run Road by Leasure Lane.  Culvert not hooked into the catch basin.
Mr. Christy – Will speak with PennDot and have someone come out and look into these road concerns.
Tom Kuhn – On Saxonburg Road water is running over road.
Mr. Christy – As of today PennDot was putting pipes in.
James Guris – Inquiring about the right-of-way to the front of properties by the edge of road and if he can dig a ditch within that area to neighboring properties.  Mr. Guris has signatures from various neighbors giving him permission to dig a ditch in front of their properties, but one neighbor did not sign paper and refuses to let Mr. Guris on their property. He’s inquiring to how he can legally go onto that property and dig a ditch to alleviate water from laying on road.
Mr. Christy – Suggests that Mr. Guris get the area in question surveyed and talk to a lawyer about his concerns.

Adjournment was at 8:00 p.m.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
October 10, 2006

Chairman, David Montanari, called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.  Those in attendance were:  David Montanari, Chuck Venesky, Garry J. Christy, Clifford Thompson, Steven Yakopek, Solicitor, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, and Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant.  Jason Davidek was absent.

POINTS OF INFORMATION

Thank you to the Flowering Friendship Garden Club for the flower arrangement.

Fawn Township will have Trick or Treat Night from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31st.

SPECIAL PLACEMENT ON THE AGENDA

George Calhoun to discuss trees falling onto his property.
Mr. Venesky – Will verify the owner of the property where the trees are falling from by end of this week.
Mr. Yakopec – According to Pennsylvania law pertaining to trees that are endangering an adjoining piece of property the adjoining property owner needs to notify the owner of the trees that they need to trim or remove the trouble trees.  If the owner of trees does not take appropriate action the adjoining property owner may take on himself or herself to remove trees and send the tree owner the bill for services performed.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

MINUTES

Motion to accept the September 12th, September 26th and October 3, 2006 meeting minutes was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

PAY & RATIFY

Motion to pay & ratify payroll periods September 7, 2006 check nos. 4896 to 4913 and September 21, 2006 check nos. 4914 to 4924 was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify general fund check nos. 17922 to 17966 was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Thompson.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify liquid fuel/PLGIT check nos. 1964 to 1968 was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Accepted as submitted

POLICE REPORT

Accepted as submitted

ENGINEER’S REPORT

Accepted as submitted

TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT

Accepted as submitted

ZONING OFFICE REPORT

Accepted as submitted

OLD BUSINESS

Motion to hire Steven M. Melchore as part-time police officer was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

NEW BUSINESS

The Supervisors will have an executive session on a matter of litigation after the adjournment of this meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Montanari and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA MEETING
October 3, 2006

Secretary-Treasurer Patricia Bryant called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisor Agenda Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Those in attendance were:  David Montanari, Jason Davidek, Garry J. Christy, Chuck Venesky, Clifford Thompson, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, and Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

As Election Day, November 7th falls on the first Tuesday of the month the Supervisors will have their agenda meeting on November 14th and their regular meeting on November 21st.

At the workshop session held on September 26, 2006 the supervisors passed a motion to hire Christopher Hrapowicki as a part-time police officer contingent upon his passing his final police examination.  Motion carried 4 – 0.  A motion to hire Clifford Thompson and Melvin McNeal as part-time road workers at a rate of $9.55 per hour not to exceed 32 hours per week was passed 3 – 0 with Clifford Thompson abstaining.

ITEMS OF BUSINESS DISCUSSED:

1. Trick or Treat Night will be Tuesday October 31st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
2. Request by Kathleen Swager for a letter of congratulations from the Supervisors to be sent to her son Jay Swager on his making the Eagle Rank in scouting.  She requests that as Cliff Thompson will be attending the banquet that he presents it to her son.
3. George Calhoun has requested special placement on the agenda at next week’s meeting to discuss trees falling from adjoining properties and damaging his property.Mr. Venesky – The property owner on record is Natalie Barko
   Mr. Montanari – Suggests that Mr. Calhoun send a letter by certified mail to Natalie Barko about the hardship created by the trees falling from her property as well as get legal council. 
   Ms. Bryant – Will call Mr. Calhoun with this information and ask if he still wishes to be placed on the agenda to speak at next week meeting.
4. The Township has received the results of the PIRMA Survey conducted on the playground and park area.  There are 6 recommendations.  Each recommendation has assigned to it the following designations:

1. Requires immediate attention
2. Implement within 30 days
3. Implement within a reasonable time frame

Mr. Thompson – Suggests locking the tennis court up for the remainder of this
year because resurfacing the court at this time of year would not be feasible

Ms. Bryant – The Township has received the contract for the $10,000.00 grant
for playground improvements. The grant expires June 2008.  The Supervisors need to sign the contract and mail to the DCED. The check will be received in approximately 6 to 8 weeks.
Will have Steve Yakopec look over the contract before it is signed.

1. Updating of Fawn Township Ordinances 91-1 and 91-5 allowing the FawnTownship Sewer Authority the legal authority to collect monies owed to the Authority due to the non-payment of debt.  This would apply to all customers.

Ms. Bryant – The Township’s resolutions need to reflect what the Sewer Authority have been doing with tapping in fee
            Mr. Montanari – Need to understand what changes have been made.
            Mr. Christy – Suggests having Steve Yakopec review ordinances
            Ms. Bryant – Will have Steve look at ordinance and have him make list of all changes made.

1. Dan Bachman has come into the office and has received a soliciting permit to sell vegetables and flowers.  Mr. Bachman is asking if hot dogs can be sold also.

Mr. Davidek – Suggests calling the Allegheny County Health Department to check if there is an issue on selling cooked foods
Mr. Montanari – What does our ordinance cover?
Mr. Venesky – Suggests checking website for sample ordinances for peddlers and solicitors.
Mr. Montanari – Suggests telling Dan Bachman that this subject is under review and he can refer to Allegheny County.

1. The grant for the expansion of the Police Department will expire June 30, 2007.  The $10,000.00 the Township received must be used and the grant closed out by that date.

Mr. Venesky – Try to get slab and shell up or send the $10,000.00 check back.
Mr. Montanari – The Municipal Building needs more space and this money is needed.

1. Business items discussed by the board members: 

Mr. Montanari – Need to get moving on reverting the strip mine (Amerikohl) back to R-2 needs to be done by the end of the year
Mr. Venesky – Need to get paperwork started and need to advertise for public hearing.
Ms. Bryant – Will call Steve Yakopec to see what needs to be done

Mr. Davidek – Attended conference at Seven Springs and talked to County Council Member, Jim Burns.  Mr. Burns would like to meet with people of Fawn. 

Mr. Thompson – There is a problem with Metz Road and Bull Creek Road due to the way PennDot repaved Bull Creek Road making the road higher than Metz Road and causing problems with water run off at catch basin

Mr. Venesky – Where Saxonburg Road meets Kuhns Lane there is drainage problem.
Mr. Montanari – This is a state job.
Ms. Bryant – This would fall under Folino.
Mr. Montanari – Suggests to have the state come out and take a look at these roads that are having problems.  He will call to set something up.

Mr. Christy – Asked what is being done with the property on Bull Creek Road which is tracking all the mud out on the new pavement on Bull Creek Road.
Mr. Venesky – Superintendent Christy was to speak with him.  The property owner was laying gravel today.  Randy Strzeszewski (Zoning Officer) has sent certified mail to owner about the dogs in which he has 30 days to remove dogs or appeal.

Mr. Christy – Asked if there was any response from Ms. Ecoff’s boss pertaining to refund for last years snow maintenance. 
Ms. Bryant – There was no response.
Mr. Christy – Requests sending a letter to Dan Sesna (he is the top boss of Allegheny County – PennDot) any questions Dan can speak with Jeff Karr he knows the situation.    

Mr. Venesky – Jack and Cliff considering taking over Howes Run Road.
Mr. Thompson – The Township needs equipment.  The backhoe brakes do not work, brush cutter does not cut anything.  To take over this road will be about the only way to get money to replace the needed equipment.
Mr. Christy – Need to take a better look at this proposal of taking over Howes Run Road.  Once the road needs repaved money will be the issue again.  May be better to take out a loan.  Will call Jim Welsh about the repair of backhoe.                        

1. Public Comments

None

1. Executive session on a litigation matter.

Agenda Meeting Adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA MEETING
September 26, 2006

The Workshop Session began at 7:00 p.m.  Those in attendance were:  David Montanari, Chuck Venesky, Garry J. Christy, Clifford Thompson and secretary-treasurer, Patricia Bryant.  Jason Davidek was absent.

The Supervisors discussed the NIMS certification and the Fawn-Frazier Water Authority’s need to take the exam.  Also discussed was the annual fire hydrant fee ($18,600.00) that the Township pays to the Water Authority.  The Supervisors asked what the township was paying for?  Discussion took place concerning maintenance of the hydrants and it was pointed out that there are a number of hydrants that the fie departments cannot get to due to overgrown weeds, etc. and also that several hydrants didn’t have enough water pressure.  The Supervisors discussed the possibility of not paying the Water Authority and that they needed to review the matter.

The supervisors discussed the need to have clarification from the solicitor concerning a letter the Township received concerning the Zoning Hearing Board’s opinion on the Norris matter and the Norris appeal to the Court of Common Pleas.

The Supervisors read a recommendation by the Superintendent of Police for the hiring of a part time police officer.
Motion to hire Christopher Hrapowicki as a part time police officer contingent upon his passing his final police examination was made by David Montanari and seconded by Chuck Venesky.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

The Supervisors reviewed and discussed the applications for a part time road worker.  Motion to hire Clifford Thompson and Melvin McNeal as part time road workers at a rate of $9.55 per hour not to exceed 32 hours per week was made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by David Montanari.  Motion carried 3 – 0 with Clifford Thompson abstaining.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
September 12, 2006

Chairman, David Montanari, called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.  Those in attendance were: David Montanari, Chuck Venesky, Garry J. Christy, Clifford Thompson, Stephen Yakopec, Solicitor, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant.  Jason Davidek was absent.

POINTS OF INFORMATION

Thank you to the Flowering Friendship Garden Club for the flower arrangement.

SPECIAL PLACEMENT ON THE AGENDA

None

PUBLIC COMMENT

Christine Wood – Received Notice of Violation of Weeds. Inquired about viewing the ordinance pertaining to weeds and how it was determined to warrant a Notice of Violation.
Mr. Venesky – Will get back to her about the violation and there is an ordinance on weeds, they will be available for her at the office to view.

MINUTES

Motion to accept the August 1st, August 8th and September 5, 2006 meeting minutes were made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

PAY & RATIFY

Motion to pay & ratify payroll periods August 10, 2006 check nos. 4866 to 4883 and August 24, 2006 check nos. 4884 to 4895 was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Thompson.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify general fund check nos. 17876 to 17921 was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify liquid fuel/PLGIT check nos. 1960 to 1963 was made by Mr. Christy and Mr. Venesky. Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify recreation fund check no. 335 was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Accepted as submitted

POLICE REPORT

Accepted as submitted

ENGINEER’S REPORT

Accepted as submitted

Mr. Montanari – When is the work on Thompson Road going to start?
Mr. Thompson – The house was torn down today and will be finished tomorrow.  The utility pole will be moved then after that is completed the work can be schedule to start.

TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT

Accepted as submitted

ZONING OFFICE REPORT

Accepted as submitted

OLD BUSINESS

Motion to accept the resignation of Lee Torbin from his position as part-time road worker effective midnight, October 1, 2006 was made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Montanari.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to accept the resignation of Lee Torbin as part-time police officer effective midnight, October 1, 2006 was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to accept and adopt Resolution No. 4-2006 mandating the National Incident Management System to be utilized for all incident management in Fawn Township was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to accept and adopt Resolution No. 5-2006 placing into immediate affect the Emergency Operations Plan of Fawn Township was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to accept and adopt Resolution No. 6-2006 entering into a 5-year Winter Traffic Services Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania acting through the Department of Transportation was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 3 – 0.  Mr. Christy abstained.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion to accept the resignation of Brandy Westerman from the Recreation Board was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 4 – 0.
(Term scheduled to expire January 2011).

Motion to terminate the agreement with Code.sys Code Consulting, Inc. was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 4 – 0.
Mr. Montanari – Inquired to procedure of terminating Code.sys.
Mr. Venesky – Will be sending a letter tomorrow stating that Code.sys service is terminated by a certain date.  Needs to be a 30-day notice.

Motion to hire Middle Department Inspection Agency effective October 18, 2006 was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to change rate for part-time police officers from $8.75 to $10.00 per hour was made by Mr. Montanari as this motion was not on the agenda discussion and public comment was requested.  There was no public comment or discussion.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 4 – 0.

Respectfully submitted:

Patricia A. Bryant
Secretary/Treasurer

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA MEETING
September 5, 2006

Secretary-Treasurer Patricia Bryant called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisor Agenda Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Those in attendance were:  David Montanari, Jason Davidek, Garry J. Christy, Chuck Venesky, Clifford Thompson, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, and Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant. 

ITEMS OF BUSINESS:

1. Thompson Road
1. The Township has received approval for an extension of the FEMA Grant.  The new expiration date is January 1, 2007.

1. The engineer has contacted Gregori Construction requesting that a demolition date be scheduled for the former Irvine house.
   Mr. Christy – Asked if the fire department was able to burn the house.
   Mr. Thompson – The fire department was not able to burn house

1. The agreement forms have been executed between the Township and Allegheny Power.  The engineer will coordinate the relocation of the utility pole with Allegheny Power and Verizon.

1. National Incident Management System (NIMS) Compliance
1. Resolution No. 4-2006 will be on next week’s agenda
2. Resolution No. 5-2006 will be on next week’s agenda

1. Municipal 5-Year Winter Traffic Services Agreement with PENNDOT
1. Resolution No. 6-2006

Mr. Montanari – Inquired about how many more miles the Township has acquired for winter maintenance on Howes Run Road and Lardintown Road.
Mr. Christy – Figured it was 8.44 additional miles

1. Need to have weight limit for all of the Township Roads
1. Possible update for Ordinance Nos. 45 & 77-69

Mr. Thompson – There is a need to change the ordinances so that all Fawn Township roads have a weight limit posted. 
Mr. Montanari – In the past the Township used the bridge weight limit for the road weight limit if the road.
Mr. Venesky – Suggests speaking with Mr. Grigas (Senate of Engineer) and Mr. Yakopec (Township Solicitor) about the procedure to issue the weight limits for all the Township roads.
Ms. Bryant – PennDot sets the limit on the bond amount on a road

1. A motion will be made at the regular meeting September 12th on Lee Torbin’s resignation from the Police Department and the Road Department effective midnight October 1, 2006.

1. Recommendation of Superintendent Christy for the hiring of a part-time Officer.  A motion to accept Superintendent Christy’s request to hire Michael Nugent was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

1. The Supervisors agreed to schedule a workshop for Tuesday September 19, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. to review applications for the Road Worker position.

1. Supervisors’ items to be discussed.

Mr. Venesky – Received a packet from Middle Department Inspection Agency. Spoke with Mr. Strzeszewski (Zoning Officer) and the rates for services are around the same as Code.Sys.  Recommends that that Township hire Middle Inspection Agency and discontinue Code.Sys.  The Supervisor for this company lives in Fawn Township.
Mr. Christy – Clinton Township uses Middle Department Inspection Agency and they are satisfied with the agency.
Mr. Venesky – Recommends placing on Regular Meeting on September 12th a motion to hire Middle Department Inspection Agency.  Need to check contract with Code.Sys on terminating their services.  Believe it is a 30-day notice required.  Need to put termination in a letter addressed to Code.Sys so that it will be in writing.
Ms. Bryant – Will check records for the Code.Sys contract and what they require to terminate services.

Mr. Venesky – Township has advertised for hiring part-time police officers and need to consider bumping up in pay to be able to compete with other areas around township.  Recommends $1.00 an hour.

1. Public Comment:

Tracy Volk – Inquiring about the progress on Thompson Road.  If she will get at least 2 week notice of road closing.
Ms. Bryant – Went over the need to demolish the existing house on property and the relocation of utility pole.  Township will try to give reasonable notice for closure of Thompson Road, but cannot guarantee it will be 2 weeks.
Tracy Volk – asked if work would be done during the winter.
Ms. Bryant – Weather permitting they will work
Mr. Venesky – Every effort is being done to get work completed as fast as possible. 

1. Recreation Board

Brandy Westerman has mailed in her resignation from the recreation board.

Mr. Montanari – In regards to the recreation equipment on the grounds presently the needs to be foremost in upkeep before anything new is added to this area.
Karen Kubicko – Went over certain equipment that is on the grounds presently and what the Recreation board’s ideas were.  Mentioned about the sign that is located at bottom of driveway referring to recreation area needs to be repositioned so public can more readily read and recognize that this area exists.  As well as, the Township needs more signs to be strategically placed on different roads to draw public to the park.
Mr. Christy – Suggests calling the school and the Township insurance company to inquire about liability for volunteers constructing equipment.
Tracy Volk – Asked if the board is saying to use both the money from the recreation board account plus the grant money to make the repairs to current equipment.
Mr. Montanari – Both monies are to be used for maintenance of existing equipment.
Mr. Venesky – Township insurance company is going to come out to inspect the safety of the tennis court.  If the conclusion is that the court is unsafe it will be padlocked until a future time funds are raised to make repairs and modify the court.
Mr. Montanari – There needs to be rules posted on hours of operation and rules of conduct on the fence.
Ms. Bryant – In the fall suggests getting together with the Recreation Board to do a walk through on the budget plan for 2007.
Mr. Montanari – There is an ordinance for the Recreation Board.

Mr. Thompson – How can the Recreation Board run with only 2 people when it is a 5-member board?
Karen Kubicko – Her husband will join to create the third person to make a quorum.
Mr. Christy – Suggested advertising for Fawn residents to volunteer for the Recreation Board.

Adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
August 8, 2006

Chairman, David Montanari, called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.  Those in attendance were:  David Montanari, Chuck Venesky, Clifford Thompson, Jason Davidek, Garry J. Christy, Stephen Yakopec, Solicitor, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant.

POINTS OF INFORMATION

Thank you to the Flowering Friendship Garden Club for the flower arrangement.

The Allegheny County Health Department will begin on land baiting to vaccinate wild raccoons against rabies the week of August 7th.  There will be no aerial baiting in Allegheny County this year.  Pamphlets are in the brochure case located in the hallway for anyone interested in more information concerning raccoons and rabies.

SPECIAL PLACEMENT ON THE AGENDA

Brandy Westerman, Recreation Board Member, to discuss the playground equipment and the posting of the minutes on the website.

Brandy inquired about procedure to place minutes on website, if they could forward the minutes to Mr. Buckley herself.
Mr. Venesky – Does not see why recreation minutes cannot be on the website
Ms. Bryant – Waiting for guidance from the board members on what they want on site.  Also does the board want to review the minutes before submitting to the website.
Mr. Montanari – Recreation needs to forward minutes to Ms. Bryant to submit to the website.

Brandy Westerman – mentioned the Recreation Board planned events are HallowBoo at Idlewild Park on October 14th and Christmas Party December 2nd at the fire hall.
Mr. Montanari – Do you have a list of all the things you are planning on doing and how much it will cost?
Karen Kubicko – Handed out information to board members.
Brandy Westerman – Brought attention to the tennis court cracked, buckling up and it is backwards.  Concerned someone is going to be hurt. The basketball court is backward also.  There is a broken ladder in the pavilion.  The teeter-totter is missing bolts and rusted, needs to be removed.
Mr. Montanari – The tennis court may need to be shut down.
Mr. Yakopec – Have Pirma (insurance company) look at tennis court and get their recommendation on the safety of the court.

Mr. Montanari – Inquired if the grant money for the Recreation Board is available.
Karen Kubicko – Frank Dermody said the grant has been approved.  The Township does not need to match funds.
Mr. Montanari – Is meeting with Frank Dermody on Wednesday and will speak with him concerning the grant money.
Brandy Westerman- In with speaking with playground company informed them the purchase was through a DCED grant and money that is in the Recreation account.
Mr. Davidek – Can either one of you give a short synopsis of how the $10,000.00 grant ties into the money you requested for last month?
Brandy Westerman – It will be used for playground equipment, picked out various equipment that would be appropriate for various aged children.
Karen Kubicko –Submitted a 5-year outlook.  Should have signs for the public park and the pavilion. 
Mr. Montanari – Inquired if Brandy took any pictures of the bridge that goes up to the recreation area.  Supervisors observed that it looked like it was ready to cave in; concerned that someone may fall through it. 
It would be wise for the Supervisors to get together with the Recreation Board to go through these steps one item at a time.  Can you meet all of your 2005 objectives?  Don’t know how you will be able to do everything due to cost.
Karen Kubicko – It will be all grants will not be coming out of recreation fund money, but she stopped applying for grants since Supervisors told her to stop applying for grants from area politicians because the Township may need the monies for roads which would be more precedent.
There are grants out there to redo the baseball field she has information on her computer.
Brandy Westerman – Doing one piece at a time and the work is all volunteer.
Mr. Montanari – Inquired if the $10,000.00 grant came through is the list in chronological order?  What would be done first?
Karen Kubicko – Not in order, the list was done before they received the grant.  Itemized list of what was chosen from catalog.
Mr. Davidek – The playground project is one lump project totaling $14,000.00, $10,000.00 being grant money $4,000.00 from account.
Mr. Christy – Does the Fawn Township Elementary School have the same playground equipment that is being considered for the Township?
Brandy Westerman – Part of the Elementary School Playground is blocked off since it is wood and it is caving in and falling apart.
Mr. Montanari – What would you like to see done?
Karen Kubicko – Would like to see the $3,900.00 be used for the extra 2 equipment.  Spoke with representative that sold them the equipment and they would supervise the volunteers that install the equipment and would charge $200.00 to supervise.
Mr. Montanari – Concerned with liability if it was not installed properly.
Brandy Westerman – Voiced concerns about having to get approval for everything and how much time it would take to get done and scheduling with her job.
Mr. Yakopec – The Recreation Board works under the auspice of the Board of Supervisors. There are certain regulations on bidding procedures that require receiving 3 written bids for a project.  The Board of Supervisors basically funds you so they are virtually responsible for what is done with the money.  The tax payers seeded the money that is in the Recreation Board bank account so it is good that the minutes will be on the website so the public can see what is being done with their money.
Mr. Montanari – To this date have not seen where the Recreation Board has made money, but they replaced money and broke even, which is good for the residents.
Mr. Christy – This is a 5-member board and there are only 3 members to the board and there are only 2 members here now.  It is not a legal meeting with 2 members at a meeting.
Mr. Montanari – They cannot vote on anything with only 2 people at the meeting, but they can have a meeting.
Mr. Yakopec – Have to be careful with bidding statue because they carry surcharges or criminal charges with them if violated.  Need to get 3 written bids for items that are being purchased and the same with contractors if contractor is needed.  If you call adjoining municipalities (Tarentum, Harrison, etc) that are doing the same thing that could give you names of contractors.
Karen Kubicko – Are we not getting approval until we get quotes?
Mr. Yakopec - Advice and recommendation to be cautious to take the conservative side of this.  Have something in writing about the grant to prove that it is going to be granted.
Mr. Montanari – Need to look at it further and have in writing about grant money.
Karen Kubicko – When receive quotes do we need to come to next meeting
Mr. Montanari – Yes

Marilyn Ecoff, Penndot Assistant Maintenance Manager to discuss the possible turnback of Howes Run Road.  If the Township would elect to take back Howes Run Road the state will pay Fawn Township $300,000.00 that could only be used towards the purchase of road equipment but not for leasing or contracting out other contractors.
Mr. Yakopec – Inquired if there were any written regulations for this program.
Marilyn Ecoff – It is the same regulations as the liquid fuel.  The regulations can be found on the Penndot website.
Mr. Montanari – When does a decision need to be made?
Marilyn Ecoff – Not today but as soon as possible maybe 2 months to 60 days.
Mr. Montanari – Township will have to look at it
Marilyn Ecoff – If Township would take back Howes Run Road she would have to ask for the snow money back for this road.
Mr. Montanari – Will Township still get money for snow removal?
Mariylyn Ecoff – Just for this year then it will quit from that point on.  She suggests that to speak with Tony Goliebuewski, equipment manager for District 11 he may be able to advise on equipment that may be best needed.
Mr. Venesky – Inquired if there are any lawsuits on Howes Run Road.
Marilyn Ecoff – Suggests to speak to Michael Schoss, Safety Improvement Program

Mr. Christy – Asked about the $2,200.00 that Fawn Township was shorted on Winter Maintenance are they refunding this money?
Mariyln Ecoff – Do not believe that the Township will get the money.
Mr. Christy – Is there not a form to acquire this money?
Marilyn Ecoff – There are no forms. Suggests sending a letter to Anthony Andrejasik at Penndot District 11 requesting a settlement agreement. 

PUBLIC COMMENT

Tracy Volk – Concerned about school buses traveling Thompson Road. Will road be completed before school starts?
Mr. Montanari – The road should be getting better.  Have Roenigk’s advise on the road condition.  The other option would be have the children walk to the end of road.  The work will not be done before school starts.

MINUTES

Motion to accept the June 13th and July 11th, 2006 meeting minutes were made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

PAY & RATIFY

Motion to pay & ratify payroll periods June 1, 2006 check nos. - 4791 to 4809, June 13, 2006 check nos. – 4810 to 4820, June 29, 2006 check nos. – 4821 to 4832, July 13, 2006 check nos. – 4833 to 4850, July 27, 2006 check nos. – 4851 to 4861 and third quarter payroll tax check nos. – 4862 to 4865 was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify general fund check nos. 17796 to 17842 for the month of June and general fund check nos. – 17843 to 17875 was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Christy.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify liquid fuel/PLGIT check nos. 1951 to 1954 for the month of June and liquid fuel/PLGIT check nos. – 1955 to 1959 for the month of July was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify recreation fund check no. 334 was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Venesky. Motion carried 5 – 0.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Accepted as submitted

POLICE REPORT

Accepted as submitted

ENGINEER’S REPORT

THOMPSON ROAD WALL PROJECT

Senate Engineering has completed the grading plan and cross-sections for the upper slide area.  Mr. Grigas met with Supervisor Thompson on August 4, 2006 to discuss tree removal required by Allegheny Power relative to the relocation of the utility lines. Mr. Thompson and Mr. Grigas marked trees that will be removed.  Secretary Bryant is currently soliciting tree removal price quotations.  In addition, Mrs. Bryant has received the site layout from Allegheny Power regarding its proposal to relocate the power lines and pole.  The Township is required to execute this document and return to Allegheny Power.

The 3 closed bids were from:
Mother Nature Tree Service for $5,800.00
Emery Tree Service for $12,440.00
Thompson Tree Service for $4,200.00

Motion to accept the bid from the Thompson Tree Service for the amount of $4,200.00 was made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 4 – 0 with Mr. Thompson abstained.

TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT

Accepted as submitted

ZONING OFFICE REPORT

Accepted as submitted

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

Motion to accept and approve the recommendation of the Fawn Township Planning Commission for the permitted Conditional Use for Lorraine Lojak to place horse on her parcel of land on Dellenbaugh Road was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

Mr. Thompson – Will need to close Thompson Road while during the work on the trees.
Mr. Montanari – Need to advertise when the work will be done, have letters made out to be placed in residents’ mailboxes, and inform the fire departments and Mr. Thompson will deliver letters to residents
Ms. Bryant – Asked if Mr. Thompson is prepared to talk about burning the house down on property.
Mr. Thompson – Spoke with the Water Authority and it will not affect the water line, trying to get in contact with the contractor

Mr. Christy – Need to advertise for part-time road worker.
Mr. Yakopec – Either this meeting or next need to make a motion to except Lee Torbin’s resignation.

ADJOURNMENT
 
Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

Respectfully submitted:

Patricia A. Bryant
Secretary/Treasurer

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA MEETING
August 1, 2006

Secretary-Treasurer Patricia Bryant called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisors Agenda Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Those in attendance were:  David Montanari, Jason Davidek, Chuck Venesky, Clifford Thompson, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, and Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant.  Garry J. Christy was absent.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Folino Construction Inc. tentatively intends to begin work on Ridge Road the week of August 7th.  Base repairs, utility adjustments and other miscellaneous work will be done during daylight hours.  Milling and paving may be done at night.

The Allegheny County Health Department will begin on land baiting to vaccinate wild raccoons against rabies the week of August 7th.  There will be no aerial baiting in Allegheny County this year.

ITEMS OF BUSINESS

1.         Thompson Road

1. The Township has applied for a 90-day extension of the FEMA Grant, which was to expire on August 19, 2006.  Once approved the new expiration date will be November 19, 2006.
   Mr. Montanari – What if we don’t get the extension?
   Ms. Bryant – Do not see any problem with extension.

1. Allegheny Power is to send to the Township agreement forms for the relocation of the utility pole. 

2.         Mrs. Heintz has been working on an up to date address listing for properties in the
Township.  The Supervisors have a copy in their in house mail.  Please review the color-coded copies for current information you may have concerning.  The Zoning Officer, Tax Collector and Police Superintendent have also received copies for their input.

3.         SUPERVISORS ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED

Mr. Montanari – Inquired if a letter has been sent certified to PennDot concerning                                        dredging under the bridge by Harvey Lumber.
Ms. Bryant – Did mail letter by regular mail, but will send letter certified.

Mr. Montanari – Need to start constructing police contract.  The Township needs                                        to hire 3 more part-time police officers

Mr. Montanari – Township received $10,000.00 Grant.  Mr. Venesky and Mr. Thompson is to get together to work out plans on extension to the Police Department
                                               
Mr. Montanari – Need to replace computer in police car. What is wrong with                                       computer?
Superintendent Christy – The hard drive went.  An individual from Monroeville that services Monroeville Police Department will look at the computer.

Mr. Davidek – There was a training that Supervisors were supposed to take by fall to qualify for a Federal Grant Money
Ms. Bryant -  The test is for Emergency Management Services, NIMS Course.
Have to take it by September 30th.  Test can be taken on internet. 
Mr. Davidek – Requested another copy of the letter pertaining to the test be put in the Supervisors’ in house mail so they can look at it again

Mr. Davidek – The Township has ordered a tennis net
Ms. Bryant – The Supervisors at last agenda meeting looked at the tennis court.   The Township purchased a tennis net through George Eli Associates for the amount of $279.00.  The funds will come out of the Recreation Board once we receive the bill.

Mr. Davidek – At the last meeting it was decided to table or pass on the request the Recreation Board for $3,000.00 for some improvements that they wanted to do.  Had a conversation with Recreation Board and they were not thrilled with that decision.  Explained to them how the Supervisors had come up with the decision. Expressed concern on if there are any costs to the Township for the grant – If the Township would have to match or front the money for the work.  Asked the Recreation Board to investigate further into the grant. 
Mr. Montanari – Supervisors all thought it was a good idea.  There were issues pertaining to the existing equipment and grounds that needed to be cared  for first.
Mr. Davidek – The Recreation Board is on the agenda for the regular meeting August 8th and this is what will be discussed.
Mr. Venesky –Were they asked to maintain what we have already?
Mr. Davidek – There is a conflict what a recreation board is about.  Some think it is just for the children and others think it is just for adults.
Mr. Montanari – May have to look at budgeting to maintain what we already have.  The Recreation Board needs to look at growing it.
Mr. Venesky – Put some thought into it.  It will be brought up at next weeks meeting. 
Mr. Montanari – Didn’t think they got grant yet.
Mr. Thompson – They should need to have 2 more people
Mr. Venesky – They shouldn’t be meeting with just 2 people
Mr. Davidek – Supervisors need to give the Recreation Board some direction at next weeks meeting.

Mr. Venesky – Brought up at last meeting about bottom of Dellenbaugh Road pertaining to the trees on lines.  Patty has sent out letter to Verizon. Talked to Jack and Lee they have been taking out trees as they fall they should not be working with wires entwined in the trees.
Superintendent Christy – Had discussion with utility companies and the company takes the stand that they will take on the reliability.  It does not pose as a problem to them at the moment with the tree on the line.

Mr. Venesky – Code.Sys. There was another man in the Township that was not given the opportunity for this position when the Supervisors hired Code.Sys.
To terminate Code.Sys a Letter of Termination 30 days prior to terminating is required.

Adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA MEETING
July 11, 2006

Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisor Agenda Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Those in attendance were: David Montanari, Garry J. Christy, Chuck Venesky, Jason Davidek, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, and Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant.  Clifford Thompson was absent.

BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED:

1.         Will make a motion at the regular meeting July 18th on the Highlands Varsity Marching Unit Boosters request for permission to sponsor a “Tag Day” fund-raiser in the Township on August 3rd and 4th between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

2.         ENGINEERS REPORT:
            THOMPSON ROAD WALL PROJECT
Results from Bill Meszar of Hannigan Engineering analysis came back that utilizing grading methods could stabilize the upper slide area.  Gregori Construction has been notified regarding the demolition of the collapsed structure.  Utility line relocation will be required once the structure is removed.  Bob Grigas will provide Mr. Yakopec with a letter outlining the anticipated useful life expectancy of the soldier beam wall.

ACT 537 PLAN

Comments have been received from the PA DEP.  As required by the DEP. a copy of the plan has been sent to the Allegheny County Health Department for review.  The Health Department has completed its review and has found the Act 537 Plan to be acceptable.

3.         The Recreation Board has requested for $3,991.00 to purchase playground equipment.
            The general consensus of the board is to maintain what playground equipment the Township has first.
            The Recreation Board possibly needs to get bids for repairs on present equipment.
            The supervisors will look at the tennis court surface.     

4.         Supervisor’s Items of Business to be Discussed
Mr. Montanari – Inquired on the last special workshop since he was unable to attend
Mr. Venesky – The meeting was pertaining to Sgt. Haggerty.  It will be tough and costly.
Mr. Montanari – Need to have another workshop since the Superintendent of Police will be retiring soon.  There will be negotiations coming up again.

Mr. Montanari – Randy (Zoning Officer) has served Leggens with a notice about the grass needing cut around the trailer and beer distributor building and the trailer needing to be removed from the property.
Mr. Venesky – Randy found out the trailer was being rented out to victims of Hurricane Katrina.  But now the trailer is vacant.
Mr. Montanari – The bank now owns the building and trailer.

Mr. Christy – The grass needs cut at Metz Road and Bull Creek Road.
Mr. Montanari – Maholic was down there presently cutting the grass.

Mr. Venesky – Is there anything the Township can do about several trees that are about to fall on Dellenbaugh Rd?  There are several that are lying on the lines.
Mr. Montanari – Suggests writing a letter to both Verizon and Cable Companies advising them of the eminent possibility of trees coming down on their lines.

Mr. Montanari – Requested a letter be sent to the State and the Army Corp. requesting for assistance on cleaning up under the bridge by Harvey Lumber.

Ms. Bryant – Marilyn Ecoff from PennDott is coming to the regular meeting
July 18th

Mr. Venesky – 80 year gentleman on Howes Run Road is having problems with his neighbor concerning his mailbox and flowers that were planted around the mailbox.  The mailbox is on the other neighbor’s property, but is there by request of the Post Office.  The neighbor keeps pulling the flowers out.
Mr. Davidek – Suggests that the gentleman request a hardship case at the Post Office so that his mailbox be moved to his side of the road by his driveway.  May need a doctor’s excuse for the Post Office.
 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None

Adjourned at 7:35 P.M.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
June 13, 2006

Chairman, David Montanari, called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.  Those in attendance were:  David Montanari, Clifford Thompson, Chuck Venesky, Jason Davidek, Garry J. Christy, Stephen Yakopec, Solicitor, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, and Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant.

POINTS OF INFORMATION

Thank you to the Flowering Friendship Garden Club for the flower arrangement.

SPECIAL PLACEMENT ON THE AGENDA

None

PUBLIC COMMENT

Tracy Volk – Inquired to what was going on with Thompson Road and stated concerns about the safety of school buses traveling on the road.
Mr. Venesky – Feels that the road will be done by the time school starts.  We are waiting for utility pole to be moved to start work.
Mr. Yakopec – The Township as of this day owns the Irvine property

Barb Zediak – Asked about if any of the Supervisors attended the Fawn/Frazier Water Authority Meeting and what did they find out about the water quality.
Mr. Thompson – Went to the meeting and the water is back to normal.  The Water Authority will have a company to clean the tank then flush it out.

Larry Kiselica – Has there been any discussion with the Burtner Ridge developers?
Mr. Montanari – Developers met with the Sewer Authority Monday night.
Mr. Venesky – Everything is on hold for now.

Norma Wagner – Inquiring what is going on with Bull Creek.
Mr. Montanari – Have not heard anything from the Army Corp.
Ken Wood – Inquired if there were any grants available for this use.
Mr. Yakopec – Suggested that Bob Grigas from Senate Engineers to investigate into what grants may be available

MINUTES

Motion to accept the May 9th and June 6th, 2006 meeting minutes were made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Christy. Motion carried 5 - 0.

PAY & RATIFY

Motion to pay & ratify payroll period May 4, 2006 – check nos. 4758 to 4777 and May 18, 2006 – check nos. 4778 to 4790 was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 - 0.

Motion to pay & ratify general fund check nos. 17744 to17795 was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Thompson.  Motion carried 5 - 0.

Motion to pay & ratify liquid fuel/PLGIT check nos. 1946 to 1950 was made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 - 0.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Accepted as submitted

POLICE REPORT

Accepted as submitted

ENGINEER’S REPORT

Accepted as submitted

TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT

Accepted as submitted

ZONING OFFICE REPORT

Accepted as submitted

OLD BUSINESS

Motion to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the exchange of COG Areawide Municipal Public Improvements Grants for federal CDBG Program Years 32 & 34 was made by Mr. Davidek and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 - 0.

NEW BUSINESS

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 5 - 0.

Respectfully submitted:

Patricia A. Bryant
Secretary/Treasurer

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA MEETING
June 6, 2006

Secretary-Treasurer, Patricia Bryant, called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisor Agenda Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Those in attendance were:  Chuck Venesky, Clifford Thompson, Garry J. Christy, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, and Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant.  David Montanari and Jason Davidek were absent.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The Sewage Authority of the Township of Fawn has completed their audit for the year ended December 31, 2005 and has turned in a copy of the audit to the Township.

BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED:

1. First Commonwealth Bank has submitted the paperwork for interim (FEMA) financing.  The amount to be financed is $125,000.00.  The solicitor is completing the paperwork along with the resolution to be voted on at next week’s supervisors’ meeting.
   
   
2. Engineer’s Report:
   THOMPSON ROAD WALL PROJECT
   Mr. Grigas spoke with Bill Meszar of Hannigan Engineering about the analysis of upper slide area above the former Irvine house.  Mr. Meszar indicated that it appears that grading and removing the unstable soil can stabilize the upper area.  When the report is completed it will be forwarded to the Township and Senate.

3. COG has drawn up a Memorandum of Agreement for the exchange of COG Area wide Municipal Public Improvements Grants for federal CDBG Program Years 32 & 34 between Fawn and Frazer Townships.  Frazer Township has signed and returned their agreement and Mr. Benecki is requesting that Fawn Township do a motion at tonight’s meeting:

Motion to reject the bids for Dellenbaugh Road was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Thompson.  The Motion carried 3 – 0.

4. The Township will construct a letter disputing the bill received from Verizon relating to the Notice of Claim for Metz Road buried cable.  The cable was not properly marked and was not buried at the required depth.

5. Mr. Venesky, Mr. Thompson, and Ms. Bryant will work on the Keystone Municipal Collections Tax Year 2003 Lien List to compile a list of residents that will be liened and which residents are deceased.

6. SUPERVISORS ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED

Mr. Christy got a quote on Health Insurance from PSATS and discovered it was cheaper than what the Township has presently.  Will need a workshop to discuss the details.

7. PUBLIC COMMENTS 

Rich Bryant – House and Beer Distributor at the corner of Route 908 and Saxonburg Rd. is vacated and the grass needs cut.
Mr. Venesky – Will contact Mr. Strzeszewski (Zoning Officer) to get a letter out.

8. Adjournment was at 7:20 p.m.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
May 9, 2006

Chairman, David Montanari, called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.  Those in attendance were:  David Montanari, Chuck Venesky, Jason Davidek, Garry J. Christy, Clifford Thompson, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant, and Steven Yakopec, Solicitor.

POINTS OF INFORMATION 

Thank you to the Flowering Friendship Garden Club for the flower arrangement.

SPECIAL PLACEMENT ON THE AGENDA

None

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mr. Kuhns – Voiced concern about the notices and publicity about Fawn Township’s drinking water.  Suggests a Supervisor represent the residents at the Fawn/Frazier Water Authority meeting to get answers to what the Authority expects to do about the water and how long it will take to rectify.  Then report back to the public with the results from the meeting.
Mr. Montanari – Is concerned with what illnesses the water condition effects.  The residents need to be notified before not after the water condition has fallen under the Federal limits.  Invite the Water Authority to the Supervisor meeting to be able to talk more freely.
Mr. Venesky – Thinks that as many Supervisors that can attend the meeting should go.  Spoke to an official from Harrison Water Authority and they drain each tank to avoid this problem.  Good question to ask Fawn/Frazier Water Authority is what they do.
Mr. Thompson – Was at the Water Authority and they are having a meeting. They are considering switching over to Harrison.
Mrs. Wagner – Asked if there is anything new about Bull Creek.
Mr. Christy – Will call Jim Ferlo again and let her know what the results are.
 
MINUTES

Motion to accept the April 11th and May 2nd, 2006 meeting minutes was made by Jason Davidek and seconded by Chuck Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0. 

PAY & RATIFY

Motion to pay & ratify payroll period April 6, 2006 – check nos. 4724 to 4741, April 20, 2006 – check nos. 4742 to 4753 and first quarter tax check nos. 4754 to 4757 was made by Chuck Venesky and seconded Garry Christy.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify general fund check nos. 17722 to 17743 was made by Garry Chisty and seconded Chuck Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify liquid fuel/PLGIT check nos. 1942 to 1945 was made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Jason Davidek.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Accepted as submitted

POLICE REPORT

Accepted as submitted

Ms. Bryant read a letter from Tarentum Chief of Police, William S. Vakulick thanking and commending Office Mayberry for assisting with a structure fire at the Rachel Carson High Rise on April 30, 2006.
Mr. Christy suggests that the Supervisors construct a letter to place in Officer Mayberry’s file to thank him
Mr. Davidek inquired about doing a resolution to the effect of commending Officer Mayberry
Mr. Yakopec can do a resolution or letter of recommendation
Mr. Montanari will do a letter of recommendation

TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT

Accepted as submitted

ENGINEER’S REPORT

Accepted as submitted

Mr. Christy – Do we need to review the invoices from Gregori Construction for storage of materials.
Mr. Yakopec – The Township can go with the Engineer’s recommendation but the receipts are needed to send into PEMA for closeout report
Motion was made by Mr. Christy to pay the amount of $34,772.37 to Gregori Construction upon receipt of the invoices and seconded by Mr. Thompson.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

ZONING OFFICE REPORT

Accepted as submitted

OLD BUSINESS

Motion to exercise the Third Option Year of the SHACOG Purchasing Alliance Rock Salt Bid was made by Mr. Venesky and seconded by Mr. Davidek.  Motion carried 5 – 0. 

NEW BUSINESS

None

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Christy and seconded by Mr. Venesky.  Motion carried 5 – 0.

Respectfully submitted:

Patricia A. Bryant
Secretary/Treasurer

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA MEETING
March 7, 2006

Vice Chairman Jason Davidek, called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisor Agenda Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m
. Those in attendance were: Chuck Venesky, Clifford Thompson, Jason Davidek, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, and Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant. David Montanari and Garry J. Christy were absent.

POINTS OF INFORMATION

Richard Hill is in the process of completing the 2005 Financial Audit. The supervisors have the balance sheets for each township account for the year for their review. Mr. Hill is available to meet with the supervisors if they so choose.

The engineer has sent the updated Act 537 Plan to Allegheny County for their review.

AVNCOG will be advertising the Bid Notice for the CDBG Year 32 Dellenbaugh Road Reconstruction Project the week of March 20 th.

BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED

To obtain Verizon DSL in Fawn Township there needs to be 50 people to commit to 1 year of service. By federal law Verizon must provide service within 1 year.
Forms are available at the Municipal Office for the public.
Chris Misarick will pick up the forms to mail in by March 31 st.
There are 3 tiers of costs for services the lowest term being $14.95.

Request made by Michelle and Shane Brown to join 2 lots into 1.
Chuck Venesky - Don’t think there is anything the Township can do with this other than say we have no problems with the joining of the 2 lots. It actually goes through the county.

Delinquent real estate taxes.
Cliff Thompson went through and marked the deceased residents on the delinquent tax list.
There is one resident’s property that was purchased through a sheriff’s sale with the knowledge of there being a lien on the property. The lien on the property is for 20 years.
Patricia Bryant requested a copy of the contract between Keystone and the Township as well as the 8 steps on how Keystone goes after delinquent taxes.
Supervisors need to review the procedure.
Chuck Venesky – Before we vote to renew liens for another year we need to do a review, so we are not throwing money away.

Planning Commission’s recommendation to tentatively accept Mr. Altfather’s request for a group home.
Chuck Venesky – If they meet all the requirements to operate the facility the planning commission recommends that we approve.

PUBLIC COMMENT 

Charlie Bachman – Motorist going through stop sign at Ridge and Burtner (including police and road crew)

Chuck Venesky – Will have police car park up there

Cliff Thompson – Have police sit in school driveway

James Pugh – Is there any progress on the occupancy permit?

Chuck Venesky – We are working on it. Central Tax Bureau accesses data based on State Income Taxes so we shouldn’t be loosing on wage taxes.

Our ordinance needs to be up dated since it asks for social security numbers

Resident – Suggests that we put fliers in residents’ mailboxes about the Verizon DSL and the sign up forms are available at the Municipal Office

Patricia Bryant – We will advertise on our website that the forms are at the Municipal Office

James Pugh – Is anything being done about zoning ordinance? Is anything being done about the fill being done on Lojak’s property? The last 2 weeks Lojak is working with fill not topsoil grading permit is required. Already filled 5 feet into that field.

Chuck Venesky – If the fill is near a stream DEP will get involved, if not then the Zoning Officer will look into it

Resident – Inquiring if the township knows if Bull Creek is going to be dredged due to a rock build up and if the township could assist or suggest any action that could be done to repair his bridge that goes over Bull Creek to his home

Chuck Venesky – Not aware of any dredging to be done and it was individual residents doing their own dredging of the creek during the flooding.

Jason Davidek – Army Corp. came to look at some sites and they came up with a proposal if we were interested in we could move forward the township fronting a certain percentage of the cost. We did paper work on it, but the time frame was dependent on other priorities and it would be awhile. Due to this bridge being on private property the township cannot go on private property. Suggest that he come into Municipal Building tomorrow to get phone number of the DEP

Chuck Venesky and Patricia Bryant – Suggest that he come to the Municipal Building on

March 21 st at 7:00 p.m. to speak with Frank Dermody. Suggest go to DEP for an emergency permit to do your own work in the creek

Resident – What is there to be done with trees in the creeks?

Jason Davidek - It is the property owner’s responsibility to remove any trees in creek

Executive session to be held on an administrative matter

Adjourned at 7:35 P.M.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
February 14, 2006

Chairman, David Montanari, called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance were: Jason Davidek, Garry J. Christy, David Montanari, Chuck Venesky, Cliff Thompson, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant and Stephen Yakopec, solicitor.

POINTS OF INFORMATION
Thank you to the Flowering Friendship Garden Club for the flower arrangement. Representative Frank Dermody will hold a Town Hall Meeting here at the Municipal Building on Tuesday, March 21 st at 7:00 p.m.   There was an Executive Session prior to the regular meeting pertaining to Thompson Road.

SPECIAL PLACEMENT ON THE AGENDA
John Saugrich, Vice President of Operations, Amerikohl Mining. Items to be discussed:

• The 2004 mining permit has expired under Section 1001.1 of the Fawn Township Zoning Ordinance. Issuance of a new permit will be necessary before mining occurs.

• Township solicitor’s letter concerning the 2004 flooding of Bull Creek and Amerikohl’s prior foundation surveys.

• Amerikohl’s February 2, 2005 blasting notice to Fawn residents did not conform with the 2004 permit requirements as to the date and the times.

(John Saugrich – The time was inconsistent. The times are to be 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. When it is dark out they do use strobe lights which is within the Emshaw Allowance) John Saugrich – offered to bring in road sweeper to clean up their mess. Will be willing to put a sizagraph in any resident’s homes if requested. They expect to start work Tuesday February 21, 2006. They will start with a pit no blasting if that does not work they will start Blasting process on Wednesday or Thursday February 22 or 23, 2006.    

PUBLIC COMMENT

Norma Wagner – Concerned about the Amerikohl Mining using the Lumber Yard Road that runs beside her home. Thought they were supposed to use the Salvage Yard Road.

David Montanari mention it was not clear which way they were coming out of. Asked if Amerikohl was going to erect a dust curtain and Mr. Saugrich said no, but they will bring in water trucks to water roads as needed as well as tar and chip the road if needed.

David Montinari – Amerikohl needs to work on this matter. Steve Yakopec will call DEP to check if they are aware of Amerikohl using Lumber Yard Road. Let them know that this road was never used before to haul coal.

Resident – Can we request a copy of the approval that was issued to Amerikohl from the DEP for use of the roads?

David Montinari – Bill Sutch is the person referenced by Amerikohl that they contacted at DEP Garry Christy – Can you holdup the permit?

Steve Yakopec – Need to go back to see what was said in the permit. Township could also say until it is resolved do not use Lumber Yard Road – use the Junk Yard Road.

Tim Christy – What if one of the property owners has the right of way and gives them permission to use the right of way?

Steve – We would have to check with the DEP stipulation on right of way.

Norma Wagner – Asked if we heard when PennDot was to start cleaning up bridge on Bull Creek Road? Garry Christy was told PennDot was on their way.

Garry Christy – PennDot says they don’t know when they’ll do the work.

MINUTES
Motion to accept the January 3 and February 7, 2006 meeting minutes was made by Jason Davidek and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 5 – 0.

PAY & RATIFY
Motion to pay & ratify payroll period January 12, 2006 – Check nos. 4628 to 4645, 4 th quarter 2005 payroll tax checks nos. 4647 and 4648, payroll period January 26, 2006 – check nos. 4649 to 4661 and 4 th quarter 2005 payroll tax check nos. 4662 and 4663 was made by Garry J. Christy and seconded by Cliff Thompson. Motion carried 5 – 0.
Motion to pay & ratify general fund check nos. 17605 to 17636 was made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Jason Davidek. Motion carried 5 – 0.
Motion to pay & ratify liquid fuel/PLGIT check no. 1923 was made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Jason Davidek. Motion carried 5 – 0.
Motion to pay & ratify recreation fund check nos. 332 and 333 was made by Jason Davidek and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 5 – 0.    

FINANCIAL REPORT
Accepted as submitted

POLICE REPORT
Accepted as submitted  

ENGINEER’S REPORT
Accepted as submitted  

TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT
Accepted as submitted  

ZONING OFFICE REPORT
Accepted as submitted

NEW BUSINESS
Cliff Thompson – Concerned about the cost of Health Insurance it has jumped $40,000.00. We need to look around for other insurances.

David Montinari agrees we need to look around to price insurances.

Patricia Bryant – They did look around before and found where you saved in one area you lost in another.

Jason Davidek will check with COG George Parker– Who is covered by insurance?

David Montanari – Full Time Employees David Montanari – Requested that Mr. Thompson look into insurances and come up with a list. Larry Kiselica – Is there any communication with the developers?

David Montanari – We will let you know when they let us know so that people can hear what they come up with.

Kathy Reichenbaugh – Who does she speak with to get information about Altfather’s property

Cliff Thompson– He wants to put an elderly care in his home, one that the people are able to take care of themselves.

Chuck Venesky – Need to speak with the Planning Commission.

David Montanari thanked the Zediaks for their outstanding work for the township.  

ADJOURNMENT   Motion to adjourn was made by Garry J. Christy and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 5-0.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA MEETING
February 7, 2006

Those in attendance were: Jason Davidek, Chuck Venesky, Clifford Thompson, Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant. David Montanari, Garry J. Christy, and Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer were absent.

 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Representative Frank Dermody will hold a Town Hall Meeting here at the Municipal Building on Tuesday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m.

BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED:

1. A list of 1985 real estate tax lien revivals has been sent to the Township by our delinquent tax collector. There are 43 original liens that remain unpaid. The cost to lien each property is $30.00.

Chuck – Need to clarify what we are spending $30.00 for before authorizing spending it. Would like to look at the procedures for collecting liens. Postpone decision for a month to review and discuss with Patty details, decision needs to be in by June 8, 2006.

2. Information has been passed onto Inward Vision for posting on the Township web page.

FURTHER DISCUSSION  

Jason Davidek discussed the COG meeting for the month of January. Matter of note is the allocation for Allegheny County has been reduced in Federal budget with a 6% decrease. Allegheny County is going back to the table to decide where they are going parley those cuts. Don’t think it will affect Fawn’s application for Dellenbaugh Road, since it is only one application. We are in the cycle to receive the COG area wide fund this year. Down the road may have to rethink our application procedures.

Cliff Thompson – Need to do something with the roads. Ditches need to be cleaned.

The pipe on Donnelville Road is the Township’s needs fixed.

The pipe at Donnelville Road and Howes Run Road is the Township’s needs fixed.

Metz Road above the trailer court is in bad condition.

Chuck – The road crew plan on doing work on Metz Road. He will mention the other concerns to the road crew.

Cliff Thompson – Seminar for Hedley’s Commission coming up on March 16 th in Greensburg starting at 5:30 p.m. Cliff sent his money in already. All the political division is invited.

Cliff Thompson – Is the four-wheel drive police car only for the Chief to drive? Why can’t the other police use it?

Chuck will check into this.

Chuck Venesky – Answered question about blasting and mining on Bull Creek Road with resident. Steve (Township solicitor) has a call into the mining company to see where their status is and to see if they have to meet with our supervisors again. There is a deadline that has come and gone.

Cliff Thompson – Signs “We Buy Houses” - these are illegal. He is going to take them down.

Cliff Thompson – Did we get letter from Planning Commission about Personal Care Home?

Chuck – We have not received letter. The Planning Commission is recommending that we issue them a Conditional Use. Supervisors will need to hold and hearing and make sure all neighbors are notified.

PUBLIC COMMENT 

Mr. Pugh – Concerned about residents, particularly renters moving in and out never paying taxes. People are not filing an Occupancy Permit and notifying Township of the renters in their units. Thinks we should inspect the buildings before issuing Occupancy Permit so we don’t get sued.

Chuck – We are working on ways to collect taxes and have spoke about inspecting building for Occupancy Permits in the past. We are looking into these issues.

Cliff – Under new state law isn’t the law now that buildings get inspected

Chuck – Will need to check and see, don’t think it says you have to.

Resident – Are you speaking about residences? If these changes come into affect would this influence any new residence coming in. Would this be done for the purpose of tracking down the Per Capita Taxes?

Chuck – This Permit is for all dwellings. It is for the purpose of tracking Per Capita Taxes and also a public safety issue. Will discuss with Dave McGuigan if it is part of the state law. Supervisors will need to meet.

Jason Davidek – Check with Code.Sys.

Meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm.

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 3, 2006  

The January 3, 2006 Reorganization Meeting of Fawn Township Board of Supervisors was called to order by secretary-treasurer, Patricia Bryant at 7:00 p.m. All recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance were: Garry J. Christy, Cliff Thompson, Jason Davidek, Chuck Venesky, David Montanari, Patricia Bryant, secretary-treasurer, and Nancy Heintz, administrative assistant. Solicitor, Stephen Yakopec was absent.

Motion was made by Chuck Venesky to appoint David Montanari chairman of the Board of Supervisors for the year 2006 and seconded by Jason Davidek. Motion carried 5 – 0.

Chairman, David Montanari conducted the remainder of the meeting.

Motion was made by Chuck Venesky to appoint Jason Davidek the vice-chairman of the Board of Supervisors for the year 2006 and seconded by David Montanari. Motion carried 5 – 0.

APPOINTMENTS  

1. Motion to appoint Patricia Bryant as secretary/treasurer for the year 2006 was made by Jason Davidek and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 5 – 0.

2. Motion to set the treasurer’s bond at $250,000.00 for the year of 2006 was made by Garry J. Christy and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 5 – 0.

3. Motion to set the rate of travel reimbursement at 48 ½ cents per mile made by Garry J. Christy and seconded by Jason Davidek. Motion carried 5 – 0.

4. Motion to appoint Central Tax Bureau of Pennsylvania current and delinquent wage and emergency and municipal services tax collector for the year of 2006 made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Garry J. Christy. Motion carried 5 – 0.

5. Motion to appoint Keystone Municipal Collections delinquent real estate tax collector for the year of 2006 made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Jason Davidek. Motion carried 5 – 0.

6. Motion for Jason Davidek to attend the PSATS convention at Seven Springs in the year 2006 was made by David Montanari and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 5 – 0.

7. Motion to approve Jason Davidek and Garry J. Christy to attend the PSATS convention held in Hershey, PA in the year of 2006 was made by David Montanari and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 5 – 0.

8. Motion to appoint Garry J. Christy voting delegate to the PSATS convention held in Hershey, PA in the year of 2006 was made by David Montanari and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 5 – 0.

9. Motion to appoint Jason Davidek as the COG representative for the year of 2006 was made by Garry J. Christy and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 5 – 0.

10. Motion to appoint all of the Fawn Township Supervisors as road masters for the year of 2006 was made by Garry J. Christy and seconded by Jason Davidek. Motion carried 5 – 0.

11. Motion to appoint Stephen Yakopec, Jr., as Fawn Township solicitor for the year of 2006 made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Garry J. Christy. Motion carried 5 – 0.

12. Motion to appoint Senate Engineering Company as Fawn Township engineer for the year of 2006 made by Garry J. Christy seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 5 – 0.

13. Motion to appoint First Commonwealth Bank as the official depository for Fawn Township for the year of 2006 made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Garry J. Christy. Motion carried 5 – 0.

14. Motion to appoint James H. Norris to the Fawn-Frazier Joint Water Authority for a 5-year term was made by David Montanari and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 5 – 0.

15. Motion to appoint Charles Bachman to the Fawn Township Sewer Authority for a 5-year term was made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Garry J. Christy. Motion carried 5 – 0.

16. Motion to appoint Cheryl Mason to the Planning Commission for a 5-year term was made by Jason Davidek and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 5 – 0.

17. Motion to appoint Raymond Anthony to the Planning Commission to fill the vacancy scheduled to expire January of 2008 was made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Garry J. Christy. Motion carried 5 – 0.

18. Motion to appoint Bruce Banning to the Vacancy Board for the year of 2006 was made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by David Montanari. Motion carried 3 – 2. The two no votes were Cliff Thompson and Garry J. Christy.

19. Motion to appoint Brandy Westerman to the Recreation Board for a 5 – year term was made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Garry J. Christy. Motion carried 5 – 0.

20. Motion to accept and advertise the following list of meeting dates of the Board of Supervisors for the year of 2006. Meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. Also, workshops will be held as needed on all Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. The Board of Supervisors will handle any matters that come before the Board at all meetings and workshops. All meetings and workshops will be held at the municipal building, 3054 Howes Run Road, Tarentum, PA:

Agenda ........................Regular
2/7................................ 2/14
3/7................................ 3/14
4/4................................ 4/11
5/2................................ 5/9
6/6................................ 6/13
7/11.............................. 7/18
8/1................................ 8/8
9/5................................ 9/12
10/3............................. 10/10
11/14........................... 11/21
12/5 .............................12/12

Motion was made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Garry J. Christy. Motion carried 5 – 0.

We will now proceed with the January Regular Meeting of the Fawn Township Board of Supervisors.

POINTS OF INFORMATION

Thank you to the Flowering Friendship Garden Club for the flower arrangement.

Welcome to new member Cliff Thompson to the Board of Supervisors.

SPECIAL PLACEMENT ON THE AGENDA  

None

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

MINUTES

Motion to accept the December 13 and December 30, 2005 meeting minutes made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Garry J. Christy. Motion carried 5 – 0.

PAY & RATIFY

Motion to pay & ratify payroll periods December 1, 2005 - check nos. 4582 to 4600

December 15, 2005 – check nos. 4601 to 4614 December 29, 2005 check nos. 4615 to 4627 made by Garry J. Christy and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 5 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify general fund check nos. 17490 to 17514 made by Jason Davidek and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 5 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify general fund check nos. 17515 to 17550 for Act 77 and real estate tax refunds for 2005 made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Garry J. Christy. Motion carried 5 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify general fund check nos. 17551 made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Jason Davidek. Motion carried 5 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify general fund check nos. 17552 to 17589 for Act 77 and real estate tax refunds for 2005 made by Jason Davidek and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 5 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify general fund check nos. 17590 to 17604 made by Garry J. Christy and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 5 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify liquid fuel/PLGIT check nos. 1910 to 1922 made by Jason Davidek and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 5 – 0.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Accepted as submitted

POLICE REPORT

Accepted as submitted

ZONING REPORT

Accepted as submitted

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

Motion to appoint Richard Hill, CPA to complete the 2005 Annual Audit and Financial Report for Fawn Township was made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Garry J. Christy. Motion carried 5 – 0.

Motion to accept the resignation of Clifford D. Thompson from the Zoning Hearing Board as alternate was made by Garry J. Christy and seconded by Jason Davidek. Motion carried 5 – 0.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn was made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Jason Davidek. Motion carried 5 – 0.

Respectfully Submitted:
Patricia A. Bryant
Secretary/Treasurer

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BUDGET MEETING
December 30, 2005

Chairman, David Montanari called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisors Budget Meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. All recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance were: Garry J. Christy, David Montanari, Chuck Venesky, Patricia Bryant, Secretary/Treasurer, and Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant. David Norris and Jason Davidek were absent.

1. Motion to set the millage rate at 3 mills for the year of 2006 made by Garry J. Christy and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 3 – 0.

2. Motion to accept and adopt the 2006 Budget made by Chuck Venesky and
seconded by Garry J. Christy. Motion carried 3 – 0.

3. Motion to adjourn was made by Garry J. Christy and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 3 – 0.

Respectfully submitted:

Patricia A. Bryant
Secretary/Treasurer

FAWN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
December 13, 2005

Chairman, David Montanari, called the Fawn Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance were: Jason Davidek, Chuck Venesky, David Montinari, Garry J. Christy, Patricia Bryant, Secretary-Treasurer, Nancy Heintz, Administrative Assistant, and Stephen Yakopec, Solicitor. David Norris was absent.

POINTS OF INFORMATION
Thank you to the Flowering Friendship Garden Club for the flower arrangement. 

SPECIAL PLACEMENT ON THE AGENDA None

PUBLIC COMMENT
George Parker asked what happened with D&D and the Zoning Hearing Board and was informed that it was sent back to the Zoning Hearing Board.

George Parker asked if we bought the house on Thompson Road and was told that we are waiting to receive the tentative agreement to review.

George Parker asked how much the house went for and was informed that it was $70,000. The township’s cost is $11,000 and the insurance carrier will pay the remaining amount.

Tom Kuhns inquired about the progress of police patrols on the side roads being stepped up more regular basis. He was informed that the patrols have been stepped up but if there are any specific roads that he would like patrolled to let the superintendent know.

Larry Kiselica inquired if the developer of the Burtner Ridge had plans in writing and if he could view them. He was informed that there were written plans and that they will be in the office for him to view. Also he was informed that there is another meeting for the public on January 10 th.

MINUTES

Motion to accept the August 9 th, September 6 th, September 13 th, October 4 th, October 11 th, November 1 st, November 10 th, November 15 th and December 6 th, 2005 meeting minutes was made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Garry J. Christy. Motion carried 4 – 0.

PAY & RATIFY

Motion to pay & ratify payroll periods: November 3, 2005 – check nos. 4547 to 4566 and November 17, 2005 – check nos. 4567 to 4581 was made by Jason Davidek and seconded by Garry J. Christy. Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify general fund check nos. 17374 to 17406 was made by Jason Davidek and seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify general fund checks 17407 to 17464 for Act 77 tax refunds was made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Garry J. Christy. Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify general fund check no. 17465 was made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Jason Davidek. Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify general fund check no. 17466 for 2002 real estate tax refund per Allegheny County change order was made by Garry J. Christy and seconded by Jason Davidek. Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify general fund check nos. 17467 to 17489 was made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Garry J. Christy. Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify liquid fuel/PLGIT check nos. 1903 to 1909 was made by Jason Davidek and was seconded by Chuck Venesky. Motion carried 4 – 0.

Motion to pay & ratify recreation fund check nos. 327 to 331 was made by Garry J. Christy and seconded by Jason Davidek. Motion carried 4 –0.

FINANCIAL REPORT
Accepted as submitted

POLICE REPORT
Accepted as submitted

ENGINEER’S REPORT
Accepted as submitted

TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT
Accepted as submitted

OLD BUSINESS
None

NEW BUSINESS
None

ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn was made by Chuck Venesky and seconded by Garry J. Christy. Motion carried 4 – 0.

Respectfully submitted:
Patricia A. Bryant
Secretary/Treasurer