QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None appearing.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the December 8, 2009 meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Coleman made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Hafner seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

Minutes of the January 4, 2010 reorganization meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Coleman made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Ackerman seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

APPROVAL OF BILLS TO BE PAID
The General Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 10388—10423 for $30,648.69. A Liquid Fuels Fund bill to be paid was presented as check number 1360 for $1,417.61. In addition, Park Board Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 456—461 for $239.87. Mr. Brewer made a motion to approve the bills to be paid, totaling $32,306.17. Mr. Dawson seconded and the motion carried 5-0. This was the final bill run for 2009.

A second set of bills, for January 1 through January 12, 2010, was presented for approval. The General Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 10424—10441 for $10,580.78. A Liquid Fuels Fund bill to be paid was presented as check number 1361 for $3,008.50. In addition, Park Board Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 462—463 for $33.91. Mr. Ackerman made a motion to approve the bills to be paid, totaling $13,623.19. Mr. Coleman seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

APPROVAL OF MONTHLY REPORTS
The December Budget, Police, Roads, Treasurer’s, Tri-County COG IBC, and Zoning Reports were presented for approval. Mr. Hafner made a motion to approve the reports as presented. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motion carried 5-0.

SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT
Daniel Martin, P.E., Mid-Penn Engineering Corp., reviewed the Letter of Credit release request for Competitive Edge Sports Training Academy in a letter dated December 14, 2009. He recommended releasing $149,217.50 of the $225,285.00. Mr. Brewer made a motion to release $149,217.50, conditioned on Mr. Stahley’s verification that the figure recommended in the review letter includes the required 10% above the estimated cost to complete, or if it does not, that the Township retain the cost to complete, plus 10%. Mr. Coleman seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Stahley stated he is obtaining electric rates from various companies. He is waiting for a price from one other supplier and will provide a report at a later date.

NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Stahley stated the Auditor General audit of the 2007 and 2008 uniformed and non-uniformed pension plans is completed. The auditor had no findings and will soon issue a report.

Mr. Stahley stated the Township Auditors have started the annual audit.

Regarding County Liquid Fuels grants, Mr. Dawson noted that no monies would be available for the program for 2010 and 2011.

Regarding Act 51, which affects a police pension death benefit, Mr. Stahley stated the Township does not have the killed-in-service benefit clause in the pension contract. Therefore, no action is necessary.

Mr. Coleman stated he spoke with Mark McIntyre, Vice-President of JTS Properties Holdings, regarding the Lion’s Gate project. Mr. McIntyre requested documentation to specify which off-site improvements are the developer’s responsibilities.

Regarding the County’s update of the radio system, Mr. Coleman stated the portables for the Maintenance Department could be reprogrammed but radios are needed for the trucks. Chief Klingler stated three radios are needed for the cruisers. The base radio in the main office must be replaced. The total price quote is $5,904.50 and includes installation. Mr. Stahley will contact other companies for quotes.

Mr. Brewer made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Coleman seconded. Motion carried 5-0; meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Eric Stahley
Secretary/Treasurer