Silver Lake Township

Silver Lake Township
Regular Meeting
 March 2, 2015

Francis Fruehan called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and called for a salute to the Flag.

Minutes from the February Meeting were read and approved on a motion made by Evan Everitt and seconded by Francis Fruehan, approved.                          

The Treasurer Report was read, approved and held for audit on a motion made by Evan Everitt and seconded by Francis Fruehan,  approved.       

Correspondence – No Act 14 Notices received for proposed well pads.

Public Comment – George Buffum did not feel it was necessary to read every check that was written during the month unless it was requested.  Francis Fruehan said there are townships that do not read checks but Silver Lake Township has always read all the checks.  John Demaree said he felt it was a good idea to read them.  Vera Scroggins also felt it was good to read the checks.  She also questioned payment made for medical coverage.  It was explained it covers employees only and does not provide for family coverage.  Vera Scroggins asked about the Act 14 Notices.  Francis Fruehan explained that when an area is disturbed DEP required certain paperwork be completed.  If an access road is to be located off a township then the gas company must contact the township for a driveway permit.  If the access road is off a state road, they must contact the state for a driveway permit.  Vera Scroggins asked when was the time an Act 13 Notice was received.  Evan Everitt explained the last Act 13 Notice was received last July. 

New Business –  Evan Everitt gave the results for the two items that had been posted on Auctions International – Light Bar with a high bid of $155.00; the Hydraulic Winch with a high bid of $2,225.00.  Evan Everitt felt both prices were fair.  Francis Fruehan made a motion to accept both bids, Evan Everitt seconded, approved.

Evan Everitt spoke and said there were two items he would like to post on Auctions International – 4,500 Lb Hydraulic Winch and a light bar.  Evan Everitt made a motion to advertise these items on the Auctions International site, Butch DeLousia seconded, all approved.

Francis Fruehan read the Police Report with 16 incidents for the month of February.  The suspect for the numerous breaking and entries in the area is in the process of being extradited from New York State.  They had been caught in New York State.

Evan Everitt gave the road report.  The winter continues to keep the road crew busy.  The company that had been providing the brine used for dust control will no longer  be providing it.  Evan Everitt said he is looking at other options.  It was asked if they winter road salt is the same salt that is used for dust control.  Evan Everitt explained they are different materials.  The winter salt is rock salt and is only used on paved roads – sections of John C McNamara, Donovan Road hill on the SR 167 end, and the hill on Arrowhead Lake Road.  Rock salt cannot be used on the stone/oil roads

Assessment Permits – None

Driveway Permits – None

Francis Fruehan made a motion to pay the bills as submitted, Evan Everitt seconded, approved.

As no further business was presented, Francis Fruehan made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Butch DeLousia seconded, all approved.