PALMER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REORGANIZATION/GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING
JANUARY 7, 2008
A reorganization/general business meeting of the Palmer Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Palmer Library with all Supervisors in attendance. Also in attendance were the Director of Public Services and Police Chief. The Township Manager and Township Solicitor were absent. Colver convened the meeting and led those present in the Pledge to the Flag.
2. SWEARING IN OF
RE-ELECTED OFFICIALS – ROBERT LAMMI AND MICHAEL MITCHELL
District Magistrate Ralph Litzenberger swore in re-elected Township Supervisors, Robert A. Lammi and K. Michael Mitchell to six year terms.
3. MEETING TURNED
OVER TO TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN WHO WILL CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIRMAN
Colver turned the
meeting over to Temporary Chairman Robert Lammi who called for nominations for
Chairman for the year 2008. On motion by
Smith, seconded by Mitchell,
4. NEWLY-ELECTED
CHAIRMAN WILL CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR VICE-CHAIRMAN
Temporary Chairman
Lammi then turned the meeting over to re-elected Chairman
5. APPOINT
SECRETARY
INFORMATION
The Township Manager recommends he be appointed
as secretary/treasurer.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Lammi, seconded by Mitchell,
and agreed by all, the Board appointed
6.
ESTABLISH AMOUNT OF
TREASURER’S BOND
INFORMATION
The Board needs to establish the amount of the treasurer’s bond for
2008. The current amount is $3 million.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Lammi, seconded by Smith, and agreed by all, the Board voted to establish the treasurer bond at $3 million for 2008.
7. APPROVAL
OF DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS – JANUARY 7, 2008
INFORMATION
The report will be provided at the meeting.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Smith, and agreed by all, the Board voted to approve the disbursement of funds for January 7, 2008.
8. APPROVAL
OF MINUTES – DECEMBER 26, 2007
DISCUSSION
On motion by Smith, seconded by Panella, and agreed by four, the Board voted to approve the minutes of December 26, 2007. Colver abstained because he was absent at the December 26, 2007 meeting.
9. DISCUSSION OF 2008 ASSIGNMENTS
INFORMATION
The Board needs to approve/disapprove the
following assignments:
Planning Liaison –
Robert A. Lammi
Recreation Board Liaison
– Robert Smith
Suburban
Palmer Municipal Fire Department Liaison –
Shade Tree Commission Liaison – Ann-Marie Panella
Environmental Steering Committee Liaison – Robert Lammi
Township Engineer – to
appoint J. Scott Pidcock as Township Engineer
Sewage Enforcement Officer – to appoint Ronald Gawlik, Jeffrey Matyus, and Scott Beiber.
Township Solicitor – to
appoint Charles Bruno as Township Solicitor
Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor – will be appointed by Zoning Hearing Board at a fee of $120.00 per
hour.
Earned Income Tax Collectors – to reappoint
Vacancy Board – to appoint Virginia Rickert to the Vacancy Board. Said
Board exists and is used to break a tie if one exists due to a vacancy on the
Township Physician – Coordinated Health Systems,
DISCUSSION
On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board approved the 2008 assignments as listed above.
10. DISCUSSION
TO APPROVE LAFAYETTE AMBASSADOR BANK TO HANDLE ALL TOWNSHIP FUNDS
INFORMATION
The Board needs to approve/disapprove Lafayette Ambassador Bank
to handle all Township funds.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board voted to approve Lafayette Ambassador Bank to handle all township funds for 2008.
11. DISCUSSION TO APPOINT
INFORMATION
The
Board must approve/disapprove the appointment of all supervisors as road
masters and superintendents at a rate to be determined by the auditors.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Smith, seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all, the Board voted to appoint all supervisors as road masters and superintendents at a rate to be determined by the auditors.
12. DISCUSSION
OF REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
INFORMATION
The
Board needs to approve/disapprove the reappointment of Ron Grandinetti to a
four-year term on the Planning Commission, term to expire 12/31/11.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Lammi, seconded by Smith, and agreed by all, the Board voted to reappoint Ron Grandinetti to a four-year term on the Planning Commission, term to expire 12/31/11.
13. DISCUSSION
OF REAPPOINTMENT TO THE ZONING HEARING BOARD
INFORMATION
The
Board needs to approve/disapprove the reappointment of Charles Roseberry to a
three-year term on the Zoning Hearing Board, term to expire 12/31/10.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Smith, and agreed by all, the Board voted to reappoint Charles Roseberry to a three-year term on the Zoning Hearing Board, term to expire 12/31/10.
14. DISCUSSION
OF REAPPOINTMENT TO THE RECREATION BOARD
INFORMATION
The
Board needs to appoint a new member to a five-year term on the Recreation Board,
term to expire 12/31/12.
DISCUSSION
Colver stated Charles Bellis resigned his position on the Recreation Board. Smith said both applications received are from two very good people. Smith said Mr. Webb informed him about a year ago he would be interested in an opportunity if one became available on the Recreation Board. Smith recommended the Board appoint Bill Webb to the vacant term on the Recreation Board.
On motion by Smith, seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all, the Board voted to appoint Bill Webb to a five-year term on the Recreation Board, term to expire 12/31/12.
15. DISCUSSION
OF REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PALMER MUNICIPAL SEWER AUTHORITY
INFORMATION
The
Board needs to approve/disapprove the reappointment of Jack Corcoran to a five-year
term on the Palmer Municipal Sewer Authority, term to expire 12/31/12.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Lammi,
seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board voted to reappoint Jack
Corcoran to a five-year term on the Palmer Municipal Sewer Authority, term to
expire 12/31/12.
16. DISCUSSION OF
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE SHADE TREE COMMISSION
INFORMATION
The
Board needs to approve/disapprove the reappointment of Gordon Santee to a
five-year term on the Shade Tree Commission, term to expire 12/31/12.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Panella, seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all, the Board voted to reappoint Gordon Santee to a five-year term on the Shade Tree Commission, term to expire 12/31/12.
17. DISCUSSION
OF APPOINTMENT OF THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
INFORMATION
The
Board needs to approve/disapprove the reappointment of
DISCUSSION
On motion by Colver,
seconded by Lammi, and agreed by all, the Board reappointed
18. DISCUSSION OF THE MEETING DATES
The
Board needs to approve/disapprove the meeting dates for 2008 as follows: regular meetings of the Palmer Township
19. DISCUSSION
OF APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATE AT 2008 STATE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION
The Board needs to appoint a voting delegate
for the 2008 State Association Annual Convention.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Panella, seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all, the Board voted to appoint Robert Lammi as the voting delegate at the 2008 State Association Annual Convention.
20. DISCUSSION
OF HOLIDAYS
The Board needs to approve/disapprove the following
holidays for 2008:
New Year’s Day – Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Good Friday – Friday, March 21
Memorial Day – Monday, May 26
4th of July – Friday, July 4
Labor Day – Monday, September 1
Veteran’s Day – Tuesday, November 11
Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 27
Day after Thanksgiving Day – Friday, November 28
Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25
DISCUSSION
On motion by Panella, seconded by Smith, and agreed by all, the Board voted to approve the holidays as listed for the year 2008.
21. ANNOUNCEMENT OF REORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF AUDITORS
The Board of Auditors will meet on Tuesday,
January 8, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the Small Conference Room of the Palmer Memorial
Library.
The Planning Commission reorganization
meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., in the
Community Room of the Palmer Memorial Library.
All regular meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at
22. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CENTER FOR ANIMAL
HEALTH AND WELFARE CONTRACT
INFORMATION
The Board needs to approve/disapprove
entering into a contract with The Animal Health and Welfare Shelter for 2008.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Lammi, seconded by Smith, and
agreed by all, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign The Animal Health and
Welfare Shelter agreement for 2008.
23. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
24. REPORTS
Public
Services Director
·
Adams said he received a request from the
Police
Chief
· Fretz said the police department went live on December 19th with their new computer system. Fretz said the system is working well with a few bugs that they will be working through.
On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. with no items for executive session.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert G. Anckaitis
Township Manager