March 17, 2009 Regular Session 8:00 p.m.

Supervisor Brown called the March5 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Township Maintenance Building, Creek Rd., Sugar Grove, PA. Brown led all those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Supervisors Present: Chairman Randy Brown, Supervisor Carl Black,

Road Crew present: Brian Larson

Absent: Supervisor George Sanders

Visitors Present: Linda Cross, Bryan Rutsky

A motion was made by Randy Brown to accept the March 3, 2009 meeting minutes, seconded by Carl Black. The motion carried.

Public Comment Period:

Bryan Rutsky was present to ask for a donation for the Baseball/Softball fields in Sugar Grove. He gave an explanation of what equipment they needed. Discussion followed. The supervisors asked Bryan to approach the borough to see if they will donate also. This request was tabled until the next meeting. Linda Cross was present to ask for a donation for the Easter Egg Hunt in Chandlers Valley. Discussion followed. Carl Black made a motion to donate $75.00 for the Easter Egg Hunt in Chandlers Valley, seconded by Randy Brown. The motion carried.

Road Report:

The reed beds at the wastewater treatment plant have been mowed and took about an hour to do. The road crew has been cleaning up and repairing after the rain storms. Brian Larson got quotes for pipe for Wilson road double culvert problem. Grants - $4,000 (pipe only); Southern Tier - $3,942 (everything); Chemung - $3,639 (everything but inlets). Brian has contacted several companies looking for a roller. They have been grading and rolling the roads. He also asked about mirror extensions for the 1 ton. The supervisors also stated that from now on any incident involving any township equipment needs to be reported to the state police and the supervisors immediately.

Business:

We received a letter from Penndot concerning signs on Jackson Run Road. The supervisors stated that they would like to know the person(s) who requested the signs and then we could contact them to see if they are still needed. The secretary has contacted Penndot and they are suppose to be sending us copies of the permits requested for the signs. The County Aid application and the 2009 real estate millage forms were signed. Clean up days was discussed and tabled until the next meeting.

Communications:

Communications were reviewed.

Financial Report:

General Funds (as of March 17, 2009)

Checking $17,616.55

Payroll $134.61

Money Market $27,993.77

CD’s $137,975.50

Totals $183,720.43

State Funds (as of March 17, 2009)

Checking $27,746.36

CD’s $0.00

Totals $27,746.36

Expenses: (as of March 17, 2009)

General Fund $16,733.45

State Fund $0.00

Payroll $2,624.15

Totals $19,357.60

A motion was made by Carl Black to pay the current bills for a total of $19,357.60, with Randy Brown abstaining due to a payment being made to him, seconded by Randy Brown. The motion carried.

Supervisors Comment:

Randy Brown stated that we have been checking into grants for a cold storage building. There was also a discussion on the meeting that was held at the firehall concerning their financial situation.

A motion was made by Randy Brown to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Carl Black. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted

Katherine C. Liffner, Secretary

The next regular meeting will be on April 7, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.