The annual reorganization
meeting of the Middle Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors was held at
Members present: Scott R. Schaller, Robert F. Spano, Sr. and
Ronald Clewell. Also present were
Jennifer Wise, Solicitor, Fred I Courtright, Engineer, Sherry Predmore,
Secretary and several residents and township employees.
Ron Clewell made a motion to
appoint Scott Schaller temporary chairman.
Bob Spano seconded the motion.
The motion carried 3-0.
Organization was as follows:
Chairman Scott Schaller upon a
motion of Ron Clewell, second of Bob Spano.
The motion carried 3-0.
Vice Chairman Robert Spano upon a
motion by Scott Schaller, second of Ron Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
Roads Superintendent/Parks
&Maintenance - Ron Clewell upon a motion by Scott Schaller, second by Bob
Spano. The motion carried 3-0
Operations Director - Bob Spano upon a motion by Scott Schaller,
second by Ron Clewell. The motion carried
3-0.
Administrative Director - Scott Schaller upon a
motion by Ron Clewell, second by Bob Spano.
The motion carried 3-0.
Township Secretary and
Administrative and Operations Coordinator - Sherry Predmore upon a motion by Scott
Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The
motion carried 3-0.
At
this point John Petrizzo asked to make a statement prior to the Boards making
further appointments. Mr. Petrizzo
stated his opinion that the Board should not reappoint Deb Ogden zoning officer
as in his opinion she is incompetent. He went on to innumerate the reasons for
his comments.
Pat
Cusmano stated that in his opinion Deb Ogden is doing a fine job as zoning
officer.
Administrative Assistant and
Public Relations Coordinator Michele Clewell upon a motion by Scott Schaller,
second of Bob Spano. The motion carried
2 in favor. Mr. Clewell abstained on the
motion to appoint his wife.
Recording Secretary to the
Municipal Authority - Michele Clewell upon a motion by Scott Schaller, second by Bob
Spano. The motion carried 2 in
favor. Mr. Clewell abstained on the
motion to appoint his wife.
Treasurer - Scott Schaller upon a motion by Ron Clewell, second
by Bob Spano. The motion carried 3-0.
Assistant Treasurer - Bob Spano upon a motion
by Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell.
The motion carried 3-0.
Township Solicitor - Jennifer Wise upon a motion by Scott Schaller,
second by Bob Spano. The motion carried
3-0.
Alternate Solicitor - Richard Deetz upon a
motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
Planning Commission
Solicitor Tim
McManus upon a motion by Scott
Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The
motion carried 3-0.
Alternate Planning
Commission Solicitor - Jennifer Wise upon a motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron
Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
Zoning Hearing Board
Solicitor
John Dunn upon a motion by Scott Schaller, second by Bob Spano. The motion carried 3-0.
Alternate Zoning Hearing
Board Solicitor - Donald Karpowich upon a motion by Scott Schaller,
second by Bob Spano. The motion carried
3-0.
Township Engineer - Fred I. Courtright upon a motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron
Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
Alternate Engineer Boucher & James upon a
motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
Township Planner - Boucher & James upon
a motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
Sewage Enforcement Officer Damian DeGeorge upon a
motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
Alternate Sewage Enforcement
Officers
Jeryl Rinehart 2nd alt. Joe Squires Sr. upon a motion by Scott
Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The
motion carried 3-0.
Zoning, Code Enforcement Officer - West Deb Ogden upon a motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron
Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
Deb
Ogden refuted John Petrizzos statements noting that she will be happy to
explain the process and will defend herself.
Zoning & Code Enforcement
Officer East Wayne Rohner upon a motion by
Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell.
The motion carried 3-0.
Assistant Zoning Officer Catherine Galinus upon a
motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
Archives and History Coordinator - Catherine Galinus upon a
motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
Building Code Administrator Guardian Inspection
Services upon a motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The motion carried 2-1. Bob Spano voted no.
Appointment of Appeals Board
for Codes -
Peter Dimmick, one year term, Jeff Senholzi, two year term and Maureen McGrath, three year term-- Cory Lyon - alternate
As
the Ordinance calls for 3 members with staggered terms and one alternate. The motion was made by Scott Schaller,
seconded by Ron Clewell. The motion
carried 3-0.
Chairman of Vacancy Board - Thomas F. Bonser upon a
motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The motion was unanimously carried.
Planning Commission reappoint William (
Zoning Hearing Board Frank Primrose to an additional 5 year term upon a motion by
Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell.
The motion carried 3-0.
Alternate to Zoning Hearing
Board Budd
Arnst upon a motion by Scott Schaller, second of Ron Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
Emergency Management
Director - Rick
Porvaznik upon a motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
Park Commission Kevin Kennedys term ends.
The Solicitor explained that the commission was formed by a motion at an
organization meeting with subsequent resolutions increasing membership and
detailing their duties. The Township
Code requires Park and Recreation Boards to be formed by ordinance. Attorney Wise recommended that the Board
table any action on the Park Commission until the regular meeting scheduled for
Open Space Advisory
Board
Chair of Open Space
Advisory Board - Virginia Manbeck upon a motion by Scott Schaller, second
by Ron Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
Representative to COG Bob Spano with other two
supervisors as Alternates upon a motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron
Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
Delegates to PSATS Annual Convention - All three supervisors, the secretary and any Planning
Commission members that wish to attend upon
a motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
Voting Delegate at PSATS
Convention Bob Spano upon a motion by Scott
Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The
motion carried 3-0.
Delegates to PaCOG
Annual Convention and NATAT Annual Convention Board of Supervisors upon a
motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
Regular Supervisors meetings upon a motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
Scheduled
work sessions Monday through Friday mornings at
Treasurer's Bond set at $1,200,000 with the Assistant treasurers at the same amount
upon a motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
45. Depository of the General Fund PNC
Bank and ESSA Bank & Trust for payroll account with investments in PLGIT
and Invest upon a motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The motion
carried 3-0.
Depository for the State
Fund - PNC
BANK-MUNI-PLUS upon a motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
Salary, Benefits and Personnel
package EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK was adopted as amended upon a motion by Scott Schaller, second by Ron
Clewell. The motion carried 3-0.
A
motion was made by Scott Schaller, second by Ron Clewell to authorize payment
of Bills that impact normal operation, are subject to discounts or penalties
are payable when due with approval confirmation at the following meeting. (Examples,
Payroll, taxes, electric, telephone, postage etc.). The motion carried 3-0.
Scott
Schaller made a motion to set the mileage rate at IRS guideline for use of
personal vehicle on township business (as of
There
being no
Respectfully
submitted,
Sherry
Predmore, Secretary