Laura Pert

The meeting covered road repairs, financial reports including the repayment of the Gas Impact account and the 2018 DCA Audit revision. Discussion included the Grange Hall needing repairs, the Hazard Mitigation Program's progress with Americore, UMCOR, FEMA, USDA, and PEMA, and the need for new radios in the trucks. A possible Dangerous Structure Ordinance was discussed, along with the Liberty Park Bridge project timeline. The supervisors coordinated their calendars for upcoming meetings, and an executive session was held to interview candidates for the alternate township secretary/treasurer position, resulting in Janette Tiffany's hiring.

The meeting covered various topics including an upcoming community picnic, the temporary closure of the recycling center, a road report summarizing August activities, and a treasurer's report including an upcoming audit. Discussion included the FEMA Buyout program, winterizing the Grange Hall, a proposal for a new business, "Donuts and Ammo," and the potential reestablishment of a 2-mil tax. The supervisors also selected a health insurance plan, set a date for the 2022 budget meeting, planned attendance at the Susquehanna County Township Officials Association convention, and reviewed and updated the township's information page. Finally, they addressed correspondence from the Susquehanna County EMA and signed checks for payment.

The board addressed resident concerns about a deteriorated house near Snake Creek, with plans to assess its safety. Road maintenance activities for January 2020 were reviewed, including plowing, cindering, and minor truck maintenance. Bids for stone, fuel, cinder, and dust control were reviewed for the upcoming March meeting. The January 2020 Treasurer's Report was accepted, along with the payment of bills and payroll. The board approved Resolution 2020-01, an agreement for fire protection with the Snake Creek Volunteer Fire Company. Information was received from the Susquehanna County Conservation District regarding a donation request, with a decision to be made later. The supervisors also reviewed various reports, including 2019 and 2020 filings, and the annual audit was noted as completed. Upcoming meetings and correspondence were also reviewed.

The meeting focused on the election of officers, including the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Key appointments included the Secretary/Treasurer, alternate Secretary/Treasurer, full-time workers, and various other township positions such as Roadmaster, legal counsel, auditor, and Vacancy Board Chairman. The meeting also addressed setting the Treasurer's bond limit, determining employee holidays and vacation time, and selecting the township's depository bank. Finally, appointments were made for the Building Codes Officer and Sewage Enforcement Officer, and decisions were made regarding attendance at the annual spring convention.

The meeting addressed several key issues. Public comments included concerns about poor lighting at the Grange Hall, the departure of a key employee from the Susquehanna County Conservation Agency, and the development of an illegal dump near Laurel Lake Road. A road report detailed July activities, including grading and maintenance on several roads. The treasurer's report was reviewed, and the supervisors discussed upcoming meetings and routine correspondence.