BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES - OCTOBER 27, 2009
The Scott Township Board of Supervisors met on the above date in the Municipal Building, 350 Tenny Street (Espy), Bloomsburg, PA. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. In attendance were Chairman Jeffrey Dawson, Frederick Ackerman, Jr., Chris Brewer, Donald Coleman and William Hafner. Also in attendance were: Police Chief Raymond Klingler and Secretary/Treasurer Eric Stahley.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None appearing.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the October 13, 2009 meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Brewer made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Coleman 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 10305—10327 for $19,995.42. In addition, Park Board Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 448—449 for $89.01. Mr. Hafner made a motion to approve the bills to be paid, totaling $20,084.43. Mr. Brewer seconded and the motion carried 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
The 2010 Preliminary Budget was presented for approval. The Budget is balanced and there is no tax increase. Mr. Coleman made a motion to accept the 2010 Preliminary Budget. Mr. Hafner seconded and the motion carried 5-0. Mr. Stahley will advertise that the Preliminary Budget is available for review.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Ackerman made a motion to reappoint Ms. Becky Frost for another five-year term as one of the Township’s representatives to the Bloomsburg Library Board. Mr. Hafner seconded and the motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Coleman made a motion to change Officer Vincent Figueiredo’s employment status from part-time to full-time starting January 1, 2010. His hourly rate will be $16.88. The Board of PA Chiefs conducted the interviews and Officer Figueiredo was recommended for the full-time position by unanimous decision. Mr. Hafner seconded and the motion carried 5-0.
The Board adjourned into Executive Session at 7:11 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. The Board reconvened at 7:22 p.m.
Mr. Dawson made a motion to hire Officer Michael J. Grassley to the Sergeant’s position starting November 2, 2009. His hourly rate will be $23.15. The Board of PA Chiefs conducted the interviews and Officer Grassley was unanimously recommended. Mr. Coleman seconded and the motion carried 4-0, with Mr. Brewer abstaining.
Mr. Hafner made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Coleman seconded. Motion carried 5-0; meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Eric Stahley
Secretary/Treasurer
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