The Parks Township Board of Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting on December 19, 2022, at 7:00 pm in the Community Building, 26 Jackson Street, North Vandergrift.

 MEMBERS PRESENT:  Gregory Artman, Chairman                                    Mary Ralston, Vice Chairman                        

                                             Scott Kifer, Member                                                     Jeanna Cerra, Secretary - Treasurer 

VISITORS Jeff Retter, Jay Start, Ken Reynolds, Gene Bell

 OTHERS PRESENT:       Chief John Arce,

 Mr. Artman called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.  Copies of the Agenda and Minutes were given to all attending and were posted along with the Treasurer’s Report and Bill Payment List on the bulletin board for review.   Public comments will be taken at the end of the meeting. 

Mrs. Ralston made a motion to adopt the Minutes from the November 21, 2022, regular meeting; Mr. Kifer seconded it, and Mr. Artman made it unanimous.

 Mr. Kifer made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report for November 2022, Mrs. Ralston seconded it, and Mr. Artman made it unanimous.  Receipts for November were $63,602.55 and expenses were $139,846.09 leaving a total balance of $346,654.78(General Fund –$56,210.14; Capital Fund – $8,117.65; State Fund - $134,959.88; Street Light Fund – $867.34 ARPA Fund $153,892.01).

Mrs. Ralston made a motion to approve the Bill Payment List for November 18 to December 15, 2022, and Mr. Kifer seconded it, and Mr. Artman made it unanimous.  Each Supervisor stipulated that his vote did not include anything pertaining to himself or any member of his family.

 CORRESPONDENCE

A letter was sent from Par Mar Oil Company, Formerly JAK Petroleum, the supervisors asked to table getting new cards from them until February.

Gateway Engineers sent a letter about the gas line replacement on Dime Road.

Kiski Valley Water Pollution Control sent a copy of the Annual Audit report.

Charlton Law Office sent a letter with information about the firm for the upcoming appointment for Solicitor.

The Bid and Quote Limit changes for 2023 were presented.

 STAFF REPORTS

Police Report – Ms. Cerra read the police report from November 1 through November 30, 2022.

 Maintenance Crew- The crew called in a PA One call and a study was done by Chief Arce for the stop signs on Nesbit Street. They cleaned out ditches on Laurel and Oak roads and worked on the Massey and Grader.

 TOWNSHIP COMMITTEES-

Parks Committee – There was no quorum for December. Mr. Kifer made a motion to buy 100 Subway Hoagie cards for the Parks fundraiser, Mrs. Ralston seconded it and Mr. Artman made it unanimous.

Planning Commission- The Planning Commission sent letters to Bankson Engineers informing the Water line Replacement project is in conformance of our Regional Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Kifer made a motion to accept Mrs. Knabb’s resignation from the Planning Commission Mrs. Ralston seconded it and Mr. Artman made it unanimous.

Safety Committee – Meeting schedule December 21, 2022

OLD BUSINESS

 Maple Road – Waiting to hear about grant awards.  

The Proposed Property Maintenance Ordinance- Mrs. Ralston made a motion to adopt the ordinance, Mr. Kifer seconded it, and Mr. Artman made it unanimous. 

Mrs. Ralston made a motion to use Allegheny Records Destruction to shred the documents from the police station; Mr. Kifer seconded it, and Mr. Artman made it unanimous.

Mrs. Ralston made a motion to use PSATS for the townships CDL Program, Mr. Kifer seconded it, and Mr. Artman made it unanimous.

Mr. Kifer made a motion to advertise the Ordinance to repeal Grant Street One-Way; Mr. Artman seconded it, and Mrs. Ralston made it unanimous.

NEW BUSINESS

Mrs. Ralston made a motion to cancel the credit card from First Commonwealth with her name on it and get a new card with a $2000.00 limit and named Ms. Cerra as admin to the credit card account; Mr. Kifer seconded it, and Mr. Artman made it unanimous. Mrs. Ralston also suggested a letter from the supervisors stating this for First Commonwealth.

Mrs. Ralston made a motion to appoint Ms. Mary Iams to the vacant Auditors position; Mr. Kifer seconded it, and Mr. Artman made it unanimous.

Mrs. Ralston made a motion to amend the agenda to add the Adoption of the 2023 Budget to new business; Mr. Kifer seconded it, and Mr. Artman made it unanimous. Mr. Artman made a motion to adopt the 2023 Budget; Mr. Kifer seconded it, and Mrs. Ralston made it unanimous.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

Mr. Reynolds said he hoped the supervisors would not ignore Maple Road; he was told the Township is waiting to hear back in the spring about the grant that was applied for.

Mr. Bell asked if any of the fire hydrants were inspected lately for pressure. Ms. Cerra said she would call PTMA and MAWC and find out. He also asked how many operators we had for winter and if we had any stand bys. Mr. Artman said we had 3 operators and no stand bys. He also asked if anyone looked at the crack going up on Kepple Hill. Mr. Kifer said when it was paved it was done in the rain and he told them it would crack.

ADJOURNMENT

 The Reorganization and next Regular Monthly Meeting will be held January 3, 2023, at 7:00 pm in the Community Building, North Vandergrift.

There being no further questions or comments, Mrs. Ralston moved to adjourn at 7:36 pm, Mr. Artman seconded it, and Mr. Kifer made it unanimous.    

 Respectfully Submitted,

 Jeanna Cerra

Secretary-Treasurer