March Meeting Minutes
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March 1, 2007

Township of Ontelaunee

5869 Pottsville Pike

Shoemakersville, PA  19555

MINUTES

March 1, 2007

The regular meeting of the Ontelaunee Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 7:00pm by the board Chairman William Klein, in the Ontelaunee Township building, with Board Supervisors Kenneth Stoudt and Raymond Ernst present.

Additional Meeting Attendees:  John T. Wertz, Solicitor

                                                            Scott Reeser, Code Enforcement Officer

                                                            Mark Stabolepszy, Engineer

                                                            Alexis A. McCutcheon, Secretary/Treasurer

                                                            Officer Drazenovich, NBRPD

Motion made by Raymond Ernst, seconded by William Klein to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from February 1, 2007.  Vote 3-0.

BUSINESS FROM FLOOR

Gary Hadden-Board directed him to speak with Bursich Associates.

CORRESPONDANCE

Steven Sharp regarding rezoning of 212 Slater Rd.  The request is moving forward with the zoning officer.

REPORTS

February 2007 Real Estate Taxes collected by Donna Lash $2470.68

February 2007 Per Capita Taxes collected by Berks EIT $462.57

Raymond Ernst made a motion, seconded by Kenneth Stoudt to accept reports.  Vote 3-0.

POLICE

Officer Drazenovich presented the February 2007 Northern Berks Regional Police Report.

ROADMASTER

Kenneth Stoudt presented Roadmaster Report for February 2007.

ENGINEER

Raymond Ernst made motion seconded by Kenneth Stoudt to approve the final escrow release of $32,596.30 to Redners for their service building on lot 4.  Vote 3-0.

William Klein made a motion seconded by Kenneth Stoudt to authorize SSM to review the Berks Products Mining Permit.  Vote 3-0.

SOLICITOR

Kenneth Stoudt made a motion seconded by William Klein for John Wertz to execute a letter stating the supervisors agree on the natural subdivision for Berks Products land and no subdivision plan is needed as long as the land is annexed to the adjoining lot located east of Rt 61 to the Rivera Tract.  Vote 3-0.

CODE ENFORCEMENT

 

Scott Reeser presented the Code Enforcement Officers Report.

The estimated construction value of permits for February 2007 is $1,071,980.00 with $10,247.50 assessed in permit fees.

Kenneth Stoudt made a motion seconded by Raymond Ernst for Bursich to forward all roadcut permits to SSM.  Vote 3-0.

FIRE COMPANY

Mark Haas, Fire Chief presented the February 2007 Chief’s Report for the Union Fire Company No.1 of Leesport.

FIRE MARSHAL

Scott Reeser presented the February 2007 Fire Marshal’s Report.

EXPENDITURES

William Klein made a motion seconded by Kenneth Stoudt to approve expenditures in the amount of $449,805.83.  Vote 3-0.

NEW BUSINESS

Kenneth Stoudt made a motion seconded by William Klein to approve TMI payment application #4 in the amount of $45,882.00.  Vote 3-0.

Raymond Ernst made a motion seconded by Kenneth Stoudt to approve The Warko Group payment application #6 in the amount of $46,946.70.  Vote 3-0.

Kenneth Stoudt made a motion seconded by William Klein to approve B&B Pole Buildings payment application #2 in the amount of $67,491.63.  Vote 3-0.

Raymond Ernst made a motion seconded by William Klein to approve Change order #16 in the amount of $7,315.00.  Vote 3-0.

Kenneth Stoudt made a motion seconded by Raymond Ernst to approve the Board Members of the SV Community Library.  Vote 3-0.

Voting location will remain at the SVHS until the Primary Election in November.

ADJOURNMENT

William Klein made a motion seconded by Kenneth Stoudt to adjourn the monthly meeting at 8:48 PM.

Respectfully

Alexis A McCutcheon

Secretary/Treasurer