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MINUTES

SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIPREGULAR MEETINGBOARD OF COMMISSIONERSFEBRUARY 12, 2008

REGULAR MEETING

President PATTON called to order the Regular Meeting of the Susquehanna Township Board ofCommissioners on Thursday, February 12, 2009, at 7:30 P.M. at the Municipal Building, 1900Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110. She requested note be made that all Commissioners arepresent except Commissioner ENGLE who is excused.President PATTON stated an Executive Session Meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. to discuss matterspermitted by law including discussions regarding litigation and personnel.

ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS

Donald HouserDiane BowmanTracey S. Lewis, EsquireFrank LynchJacquelyn PattonSean SandersonFred Engle – ExcusedSherri Levin-McConnellTravis Waters

TOWNSHIP PERSONNEL

Gary L. Myers, ManagerBruce D. Foreman, SolicitorRobert C. Grubic, P.E.Robert MartinGeorge DreesAlbert WrightstoneMichael RohrerRobert ReichardDavid DyerDean DeitrichLynn RocheJonniene Urban

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:

Cindy Deitrich, Catherine Taylor, Julie Young, Wanda S. Pierce, MarkS. Mills, Ron Lucas, Glenn McCoy, Keith Bashore, Greg Smith, Earl Frazier, Steven Burlew, Kira Bock,Lynda Heckendorn, Jim Thiele, Joe Rebarchak, Diane McCormick, Marc Kurowski, Patricia K. Logan,Tim Mellott, Richard Bronstein, Gary Lewis, Martin Latimore, Greg Lowe and Mark DiSanto.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL followed by a moment of silence.

PETITIONS, COMPLAINTS, SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS:

Greg Lowe, Building Committee Chairman of Covenant Christian Academy at 1982 Locust Lane took thepodium and asked the Board members if they would reverse their decision about NOT waiving theBuilding Permit Fees for Covenant Christian Academy.Kira Bock of 3827 Hillcrest Road took the podium and informed the Board members her two childrenattend Covenant Christian Academy plus she is currently working in the office at the school building andshe is in favor of having the fees waived.Steven Burlew of 3617 Hillcrest Road took the podium and remarked to the Board members his childrenhave been involved in Covenant Christian Academy for the past 10-years and it is an excellent schoolso he supports that the fees be waived.Patricia Logan of 2925 Locust Lane took the podium and commented to the Board members she hasfour children who currently attend the school and she urged the Board members to please re-considertheir decision on the fees involved.Mark Mills of 2801 Paxton Church Road took the podium and commented to the Board members SaintMargaret Mary is proposing to build their new church on Paxton Church Road which is narrow and attimes unsafe for residents who travel that road daily.Mr. Mills stated to the Board members with the increase in traffic from St. Margaret Mary driving in thatarea will get worse for everyone using that road so please keep this issue in mind when making anydecision on the plan.Mr. Mills informed the Board members he also has storm water drainage issues regarding the drivewayat St. Margaret Mary because it will be directly across from his driveway which may cause flooding ontohis property.Commissioner LEWIS thanked the individuals who came to plead their case on behalf of CovenantChristian Academy and she encouraged them to continue their hard work.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Regular Meeting – January 8, 2009Commissioner BOWMAN moved the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on January 8, 2009 beapproved as published; Seconded by Commissioner SANDERSON and unanimously approved.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:Building & Grounds

1098 Edgemont RoadCommissioner LEWIS reported to the Board members at last month’s meeting authorization was givento Manager MYERS to advertise for Bids to sell the 1098 Edgemont Road property which will beopened on March 5, 2009.Manager MYERS informed Commissioner LEWIS he has sent some Bid packets out but he has not yetreceived any Bids back.

Budget, Finance, Insurance & Pension

Edgemont Community Park Residential StructuresCommissioner LYNCH reported to the Board members at last month’s meeting the EdgemontCommunity Park Project was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.Commissioner LYNCH reported to the Board members the Budget and Finance Committee held a

committee meeting to discuss the proposed demolition project.Commissioner LYNCH moved to authorize Manager MYERS to solicit quotes for the demolition of theEdgemont Community Park structures, per the HRG specifications, and then proceed with the project ifthe lowest qualified quote does not exceed $10,000; Seconded by Commissioner SANDERSON andunanimously approved.

Highway Vehicle Replacement List

Commissioner LYNCH reported to the Board members enclosed in their packets is the Highway VehicleReplacement List for the trucks which need to be replaced.Commissioner LYNCH reported to the Board members since the Township is not going to pursue aBond Issue and since the Highway Department is in dire need of replacing some of their vehicles; theBudget and Finance Committee has recommended getting a loan in the amount of $500,000 to securethe necessary equipment as indicated on the list.Commissioner LYNCH moved to authorize taking all necessary steps to proceed with the borrowing of$500,000 to purchase the necessary equipment needed by the Highway Department; Seconded byCommissioner SANDERSON and unanimously approved.Commissioner LEWIS suggested the Township should still look into the possibility of hiring a GrantWriter to try and come up with some creative ways to bring revenue into the Township.

Health & Sanitation

Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL reported to the Board members Health Officer ROCHE wants toremind residents if their red recycle bins or their yellow yard waste bins have blown away with thisweek’s extremely high winds; residents can stop in at the Township building for replacement bins free ofcharge.Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL reported to the Board members Health Officer ROCHE also wantsto remind all commercial businesses in the Township there will be a commercial recycling informationmeeting at the Township building on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. toanswer any questions they may have.Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL reported to the Board members on the situation with the HarrisburgIncinerator which has gone to arbitration with Dauphin County.Commissioner LEVIN-McCONNELL reported to the Board members a decision will be made onFebruary 18, 2009 and she will give the Board members her report next month.

Highway

No Report

Administration & Personnel

No Report

PoliceNo ReportFire, EMS, EMA

Commissioner WATERS reported to the Board members EMS is in desperate need of financialassistance in order to continue to provide services to the Township that residents have come to expectbut without financial help EMS may have to discontinue some of the services in the near future.