Matthew Johnston

The board meeting covered several agenda items, including the review of the Special Events Barn ordinance, adoption of the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and a discussion regarding the police evidence room audit. Additionally, the board addressed the hiring of full-time police officers, a street opening ordinance, and a CD investment. Various department reports were reviewed, including police, public works, fire, and code/zoning reports. Financial reports were presented and accepted, and the board engaged in citizen input and supervisor comments.

The Board of Supervisors addressed several administrative and legislative matters, including the authorization to sell surplus equipment via public auction and updates to Right to Know policy procedures. Key actions included the approval of resolutions for grant applications, modifications to the police department policy manual regarding residency requirements and equipment usage, and adjustments to the part-time police salary schedule. The Board also finalized the annual rock salt contract, secured a tax anticipation loan, enacted a new sign ordinance, and approved a lease contract. Additionally, the meeting covered environmental compliance through amendments to the municipal separate storm sewer system pollutant reduction plan and initiated the review process for a proposed barn venue ordinance, while supporting grant funding for local infrastructure construction.

The Board of Supervisors discussed various administrative and operational items, including the award of contracts for stone and diesel fuel bids. Key actions included the hiring of two part-time seasonal employees for the Public Works Department, the adoption of an Emergency Response Action Plan, and the approval of a skid steer purchase financed through a loan. The board also initiated the advertising process for an amended street opening ordinance and reviewed reports from the police, emergency management, fire, public works, and code/zoning departments. Additionally, the board addressed community input and received updates on upcoming events and ongoing grant management issues.

The meeting agenda included discussions on amending authority bylaws to limit public meeting comments, addressing a judicial sale, determining a contractor for tree removal, and approving an employee handbook. Additional topics covered dye test regulations, lien letter fee increases, potential police involvement in water shut-offs, and infrastructure maintenance projects such as manhole repairs and sewer line smoke testing. Administrative actions included reviewing a new office lease, increasing COBRA medical coverage costs, and hiring a new full-time office employee.

The board discussed operational items including the removal of excess fuel from generators, membership in the Pennsylvania Rural Water Association, unpaid invoices from Willowbrook, and MAWC collection shut-offs. Deliberations included a property lien for Robert Labrie, camera inspection rates for Melwood Manor and other areas, smoke testing of sewer lines, and clearing sewer line right-of-ways. Additionally, the board reviewed cost updates for tree removal and fencing, sewer line inspections, and generator service contracts. Action items included approving pay applications for Lanco Electric, multiple invoices for KLH Sewer System improvements, and a reimbursement request for Joseph Ferguson.