PALMER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING
DECEMBER 26, 2007
A general business meeting of the Palmer Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, December 26, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Palmer Library with four Supervisors in attendance. Chairman Dave Colver was absent. The Public Services Director, Police Lieutenant, Solicitor, and Attorney Schlottman were in attendance. The Township Manager was absent. Tom DiMartini from the Morning Call and Colin McEvoy from the Express Times represented the news media. Vice-Chairman Lammi convened the meeting and led those present in the Pledge to the Flag.
2. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS – DECEMBER 26, 2007
INFORMATION
The report will be provided at the meeting.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Smith, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board approved the disbursement of funds for December 26, 2007.
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – NOVEMBER 17, 2007
DISCUSSION
Bruno noted on page 3, under public comment, the first name was missing for the Guzman comment.
On motion by Smith, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board approved the minutes for November 17, 2007 with the above change.
4.
DISCUSSION OF THE
INFORMATION
The Board will receive a recommendation from the Palmer Township Police Pension Board regarding whether or not to give a cost of living increase to the retirees in the Palmer Township Police Pension Plan. The Board will then discuss the recommendation and make a decision.
DISCUSSION
Mitchell said the Police Pension Board met
earlier tonight and agreed to recommend a 1.5% COLA increase for retirees in
2008.
On
motion by Mitchell, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board
authorized a 1.5% cost of living increase for the police retirees effective January 1,
2008 conditioned upon a favorable actuarial evaluation.
5. POLICE PENSION
FUND MEMBER CONTRIBUTION RESOLUTION
INFORMATION
The Board needs to approve/disapprove the annual resolution eliminating member contributions to the police pension plan for 2008.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Panella, seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all,
the Board approved the police pension resolution eliminating member
contributions for 2008.
6.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A TAX LEVY
INFORMATION
The Board needs to approve/disapprove a resolution fixing the tax rate for the year 2008.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the
Board approved the ordinance establishing the tax rate for 2008 at 5.50 mills.
7.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2008 BUDGET
INFORMATION
The Board needs to approve/disapprove a resolution adopting the 2008 budget.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Panella,
seconded by Smith, and agreed by all, the Board approved the ordinance of the 2008
budget in the amount of $13,859,670.00.
8. 2008
SALARY SCHEDULE
INFORMATION
The Board needs to approve/disapprove the
2008 salary schedule for non-uniform employees.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Smith, and agreed by all, the Board
approved the 2008 salary schedule.
9.
BUSINESS PRIVILEGE LICENSE FEE ORDINANCE
INFORMATION
The Board needs to approve/disapprove the ordinance changing the license fee amount to $25 and changing the annual renewal dates to run on a calendar year for all licenses.
DISCUSSION
On
motion by Smith, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board approved the
business privilege tax ordinance.
10. LOCAL SERVICES TAX
ORDINANCE
INFORMATION
The Board needs to approve/disapprove the ordinance.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board approved the local services tax ordinance.
11. ANNOUNCEMENT OF
REORGANIZATION MEETINGS
INFORMATION
The Palmer Township
The Board of Auditors will meet on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at 7:00 pm in the Small Conference Room of the Palmer Library.
The
Palmer Planning Commission reorganization meeting will be held on Tuesday,
January 8, 2008, at
The Recreation Board meetings will be held the third Tuesday of each month, in the Community Room, of the Palmer Library at 7:30 pm.
The Shade Tree Commission meetings will be held the last Monday of each month in the Community Room, of the Palmer Library at 6:30 pm.
The
Environmental Steering Committee reorganization meeting will be held on
Thursday, January 17, 2008, at
The
Palmer Library is located at
12. ANNOUNCEMENT OF
CHRISTMAS
INFORMATION
Christmas tree recycling will take place
January 7th through January 25th. Trees are to be placed curbside on regular
trash days.
13. APPROVAL OF WALKER
BROTHERS CIRCUS CONTRACT
INFORMATION
The solicitor has reviewed the contract. The Board needs to authorize the Chairman to sign the contract.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Smith, seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman to sign the Walker Brothers Circus contract.
14. DISABILITY PENSION
APPROVAL
INFORMATION
The Board must approve/disapprove the monthly disability pension benefit of $2,141.24 for Officer Jill Siegfried.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Panella, seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all, the Board approved the disability pension for Jill Siegfried in the amount of $2,141.24 per month.
15. PARKS DEPARTMENT
NEW HIRE APPROVAL
INFORMATION
The Board must approve/disapprove the hiring of the new Parks Department employee effective January 2, 2008 instead of April 1, 2008. The new hire will work with the Road Department until April 2008 to fill in for an employee who is out on short term disability.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Panella, seconded
by Smith, and agreed by all, the Board approved the hiring of the new Parks
Department employee for January 2, 2008.
16. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
17. REPORTS
Solicitor
·
Bruno had one litigation item for executive
session.
Supervisors
· Lammi said we received a recycling performance grant in the amount of $146,552. Lammi said he believes the township can continue to improve on recycling which will continue to increase this number.
· Lammi said since it is the last meeting of the year he would like to thank the staff for what they have done. Lammi said he is always impressed with the employees and volunteers that work for the township. Lammi wished his colleagues a happy and prosperous new year.
· Panella and Mitchell wished everyone a happy new year.
On motion by Smith, seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. with one litigation item for executive session.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert G. Anckaitis
Township Manager