April 7, 2009                                       Regular Session                                             8:00 p.m.

 

Supervisor Black called the April 7, 2009 regular session of the Sugar Grove Township Board of Supervisors to order at 8:00 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Township Maintenance Building, Creek Rd., Sugar Grove, PA. Black led all those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.       

           

            Supervisors Present: Supervisor Carl Black, Supervisor George Sanders

 

            Road Crew present:              Brian Larson

                       

Absent:  Chairman Randy Brown  

 

            Visitors Present:  Bryan Rutsky, Donna Rutsky, Emily Rutsky, Dustin Haines – SGVFD, Don Haines, Gene Falconer, Representatives from Suit-Kote and Russell Standard, John & Connie Meleen

 

A motion was made by Carl Black to accept the March 17, 2009 meeting minutes, seconded by George Sanders.    The motion carried. 

 

Public Comment Period:

            Bryan Rutsky was present to state that he had approached the Sugar Grove Borough Council about a donation to the baseball fields maintenance.  Carl Black made a motion to donate $400.00 to the Sugar Grove Baseball, seconded by George Sanders.  The motion carried.  Dustin Haines – SGVFD & EMA – stated that there will be a meeting the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 at the Sugar Grove Firehall for the public and to discuss any options that may be available.  There was a discussion on some sort of sign to be put up to make the public aware of events that are going on in the community.  George Sanders stated that the fire dept. should approach the Sugar Grove Community Development Council, the Borough council, and the Township supervisors for some sort of funding for and LED sign.  Carl Black asked about fire equipment and who was responsible for the equipment that individuals receive.  Gene Falconer stated the person who is was issued to is responsible.  There is an EMT class that is being offered thru Vo-Tech next year for students in the Warren County School District.  This class will be offered during school time.  There was a discussion on fire tax and doing something with the fire dept. building.   Connie Meleen stated she has a recurring problem with the property line and the bordering trailer court.  The supervisors stated that she would have to ask the district magistrate about any property line disputes as the township does not get involved with this type of problem.  She also stated that she is finding debris in her field from residents of the trailer court.  She was told that a letter had been sent to Mr. DiPierro concerning the waste that was at the trailer court.  Mr. DiPierro responded via telephone that he was working on the problem and it was being monitored by DEP.  The supervisors instructed the secretary to contact DEP to verify that this situation is being taken care of.  The secretary was also instructed to contact the solicitor to see who is responsible for debris, the landlord (property owner) or the residents of the trailer park.

Road Report:

            The road crew has been graveling, building barricades, and working on the grader.  There was a discussion on ditching and diverting water on Swede Hollow road.  Brian Larson gave some pictures and pricing on road rollers to the supervisors.  The purchase of a new roller has been tabled until the next meeting. 

Business:

            Spring Bids were opened with the following results.

                        Road Oil – MC-70, applied (approx. 40,000 gals):  Russell Standard–$2.722/gal; Suit-Kote-$2.794/gal.  CRS –2, applied (approx. 15,000 gals):  Russell Standard-$1.897/gal; Suit-Kote-$1.76/gal.  E-1 Prime, applied (approx. 40,000 gals):  Russell Standard-$1.416/gal; Suti-Kote-$1.513/gal.  Carl Black made a motion to award MC-70 and E-1 Prime to Russell Standard, and to award CRS-2 to Suit-Kote, seconded by George Sanders.  The motion carried. 

                        Diesel Fuel – Ultra Diesel (Rack, Differential, Delivered):  Sunrise Fuel & Supply- $1.52, 0.20, $1.72; Tidioute Oil Co., Inc.-$1.50, .22, $1.72; R.E. Baker & Sons-$1.53, .0300, $1.56; Lictus Keystone-$1.695, .075, $1.77.  Carl Black  made a motion to award R.E. Baker and Sons the bid for Diesel Fuel based on differential, seconded by George Sanders.  The motion carried. 

                        Gravel – Bank Run-500 ton-(Yard, Site, Pit) (price per ton):  IA Construction-$6.85, $7.75, $3.50; Glenn O. Hawbaker-$6.45, $6.94, $3.00; ACA Sand & Gravel-$7.5, $7.5, $3.00.  Oversized Stone – (500 ton)-(Yard, Site, Pit) (price per ton):  IA Construction-$11.10, $11.75, $7.50; Glenn O. Hawbaker-$10.95, $11.44, $7.50; ACA Sand & Gravel-$10.64, $10.80, $7.44.  Crushed Stone-AASHTO #3-1500 ton- (Yard, Site, Pit) (price per ton):  IA Construction-No Bid; Glenn O. Hawbaker-$10.70, $11.19, $7.25; ACA Sand & Gravel-$10.35, $10.84, $7.14.  2RC-2” Topsize-4000 ton-(Yard, Site, Pit) (price per ton):  IA Construction-$8.30, $9.20, $4.95; Glenn O. Hawbaker-$7.95, $8.44, $4.50; ACA Sand & Gravel-$8.00, $8.00, $4.00.  2A-1 ½” Topsize-4000 ton-(Yard, Site, Pit) (price per ton):  IA Construction-$8.80, $9.70, $5.45; Glenn O. Hawbaker-$8.95, $9.44, $5.50; ACA Sand & Gravel-$9.00, $9.00, $4.95.  No. 57-500 ton-(Yard, Site, Pit) (price per ton):  IA Construction-$10.60, $11.50, $7.25; Glenn O. Hawbaker-$10.45, $10.94, $7.00; ACA Sand & Gravel-$10.50, $10.50, $6.98.  No. 3 Stone-2” to 4” Crushed Stone-1500 ton-(Yard, Site, Pit) (price per ton):  IA Construction-No Bid; Glenn O. Hawbaker-$10.95, $11.44, $7.50; ACA Sand & Gravel-$10.75, $11.00, $7.25.  No. 8-100%-3/8”-2% washed chipping stone-2000 ton-(Yard, Site, Pit) (price per ton):  IA Construction-$9.75, $10.35, $6.40; Glenn O. Hawbaker-$10.95, $11.44, $7.50; ACA Sand & Gravel-$10.15, $10.80, $6.90.  Limestone-AASHTO #8 Type A 1%LBW-300 ton-(Yard, Site, Pit) (price per ton):  IA Construction-No Bid; Glenn O. Hawbaker-$24.92, $24.92, $13.00 (Clairon pit); ACA Sand & Gravel-No Bid.  Buckwheat 1B-1000 ton-(Yard, Site, Pit) (price per ton):  IA Construction-$9.75, $10.35, $6.40; Glenn O. Hawbaker-$10.95, $11.44, $7.50; ACA Sand & Gravel-$10.15, $10.80, $6.90.  Carl Black made a motion to accept the gravel bids as follows:  Bank Run – Glenn O. Hawbaker (Yard, Site, Pit) and ACA Sand & Gravel (Pit); Oversized stone – ACA Sand & Gravel (All); Crushed Stone #3 – ACA Sand & Gravel (all); 2RC – Glenn O. Hawbaker (Yard) and ACA Sand & Gravel (Site, Pit); 2A – IA Construction (Yard) and ACA Sand & Gravel (Site, Pit); No. 57 – Glenn O. Hawbaker (Yard) and ACA Sand & Gravel (Site, Pit); No. 3 Stone-2” to 4” – ACA Sand & Gravel (all); No. 8 chipping stone – IA Construction (all); Limestone – Glenn O. Hawbaker (all); Buckwheat – IA Construction (all), seconded by George Sanders.  The motion carried.  The salt brine policy for Curtis & Son oil was signed.  The addendum for new fee structure for MDIA was tabled until the next meeting.  The liquid fuels monies will be divided into CD’s. 

Communications:   

            Communications were reviewed. 

 Financial Report:          

General Funds  (as of April 7, 2009)                                                 

                        Checking            $10,235.41

                        Payroll            $75.67

                        Money Market            $24,936.44

                        CD’s            $137,975.50

                                    Totals               $173,223.02

 State Funds            (as of April 7, 2009)                                     

                        Checking                        $157,544.36

                        CD’s                        $0.00

                                                Totals                  $157,544.36

 

 Expenses: (as of April 7, 2009)

                        General Fund                        $10,762.04

                        State Fund                        $1,636.98

                        Payroll                        $3,385.59       

                                                Totals                $15,784.61

 

A motion was made by Carl Black to pay the current bills for a total of $15,784.61,  seconded by George Sanders.    The motion carried.

 

Supervisors Comment:

            Rescheduling of road inspection has been tabled until the next meeting when Randy Brown can be present.  Clean Up day was discussed and it will be held on May 9th from 9-1.  The secretary will get roll offs delivered. 

           

           

            A motion was made by Carl Black  to adjourn the meeting, seconded by George Sanders.     The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 11:06 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted        

Katherine C. Liffner, Secretary

The next regular meeting will be on April 21, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.