CHARLESTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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The Reorganization Meeting was held at the Charlestown Elementary School. John B. Sauser, Robert C. Wert, Irene W. Ewald, James E. McErlane, Esq., P.E., Linda M. Csete, Secretary, and those on the attached attendee list were present.
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
There were no comments.
Mr. Wert moved to nominate John B. Sauser for Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Sauser seconded. Mr. Sauser and Mr. Wert were in favor, and Mrs. Ewald was opposed
Mrs. Ewald moved to nominate Mr. Wert for Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Sauser seconded and all were in favor.
Mr. Sauser moved to nominate Linda M. Csete for Secretary-Treasurer for the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Wert and Mrs. Ewald seconded and all were in favor.
Mr. Sauser moved to nominate James Thompson for Roadmaster and Mr. Wert seconded. Mrs. Ewald said that Durando Faggioli has expressed an interest in the position. Mr. Sauser called the vote, and all were in favor of appointing Jim Thompson for Roadmaster.
Mr. Sauser moved to nominate John Gomes for Animal Control Officer and Mr. Wert seconded. All were in favor.
Mr. Sauser moved to nominate Surender S. Kohli of Kohli & Associates for Township Engineer. Mr. Wert seconded and all were in favor.
Mr. Sauser moved to nominate Surender S. Kohli of Kohli & Associates for the positions of Zoning Officer and Building Inspector. Mrs. Ewald seconded and all were in favor.
Mr. Sauser moved to nominate Frederick C. Alston for Fire Marshal and Mrs. Ewald seconded. All were in favor.
Mr. Sauser moved to nominate the law firm of Lamb, Windle and McErlane, P.C. as counsel to the Board of Supervisors and James E. McErlane as chief counsel. Mr. Wert seconded and all were in favor.
Mr. Wert moved to nominate the law firm of Garthrop, Greenwood & Halstead, P.C. as special counsel to the Board of Supervisors and Andrew Rau as chief counsel. Mr. Sauser seconded. Mrs. Ewald called for discussion, stating that she would like to table the appointment to give the Board members an opportunity to meet with Mr. Rau first. Mr. Wert said he suggested the name at Mr. Sauser’s request and that the firm is well recognized in the county and possesses expertise in the field. Mrs. Ewald moved to table the motion. Mr. Wert moved to amend the motion to appoint Mr. Rau as special counsel in the matter of Harron Cable only and Mr. Sauser seconded. Mr. Sauser and Mr. Wert were in favor, and Mrs. Ewald was opposed. Mr. Wert then moved to table the permanent appointment and Mr. Sauser seconded. Mr. Sauser and Mr. Wert were in favor and Mrs. Ewald was opposed.
Mrs. Ewald moved to nominate Thomas J. Comitta for Land Planner. Mr. Sauser moved to amend the motion to include a probationary status until the Board is prepared to make a permanent appointment. Discussion followed after which Mr. Wert seconded Mrs. Ewald’s motion. Mr. Wert and Mrs. Ewald were in favor and Mr. Sauser was opposed.
Mr. Sauser recommended that the appointment for Auditor for Fiscal Year 1999 be tabled to allow for the required 30 day advertised notice prior to appointment. Mrs. Ewald moved to appoint Emory S. Todd, CPA as Auditor with confirmation in 30 days. Mr. Wert seconded and all were in favor.
Mrs. Ewald moved to nominate Harry Nagel to the Zoning Hearing Board for a 3 year term. Mr. Sauser seconded and all were in favor.
Mr. Sauser moved to nominate Robert Jones to the Parks and Recreation Board for a five year term and Mr. Wert seconded. Mr. Sauser and Mr. Wert were in favor, and Mrs. Ewald was opposed based solely on Mr. Jones’ intention to continue with the Charlestown Civic Association which she believes to be a conflict of interest.
Mrs. Ewald moved to nominate Rosemary Philips to the Historical Commission/H.A.R.B. for a 5 year term. Mr. Sauser seconded and all were in favor.
Mrs. Ewald moved to nominate Giavanni Farra for the Vacancy Board and Mr. Wert seconded. All were in favor.
Mr. Sauser moved to nominate Frederick C. Alston for Emergency Services Coordinator and Mr. Wert seconded. All were in favor. Mr. Sauser invited Mr. Alston to recruit new people to join the small core of dedicated people now supporting Emergency Services.
Mr. Sauser moved to set a salary of $31,500 for the Township Secretary-Treasurer. Mrs. Ewald seconded and all were in favor.
Mrs. Ewald moved to set a salary of $7,800 for the Roadmaster and expenses budgeted at $2,400. Mr. Wert seconded and all were in favor.
Mrs. Ewald moved to set a salary of $15.00/hour for the Animal Control Officer and Mr. Wert seconded. All were in favor.
Mr. Sauser moved to set a salary of $17.50/hour for the Planning Commission Secretary and Mr. Wert seconded. All were in favor.
Mr. Sauser read Resolution #538-99 in its entirety, which names the emergency service providers for 1999 Mrs. Ewald moved to approve Resolution #538-99. Mr. Wert seconded and all were in favor.
Mr. Sauser read Resolution #537-99 in its entirety, which sets the depositories for Township funds for 1999. Mrs. Ewald moved to approve Resolution #537-99. Mr. Wert seconded and all were in favor.
Mr. Sauser moved to set the 1999 meeting schedule for the Board of Supervisors for the first and third Mondays of each month to take place at 7:30 P.M. at the Charlestown Elementary School. Mrs. Ewald moved to set the 1999 meeting schedule for the first and third Mondays of each month to take place at 7:30 P.M. with a 10:30 P.M. curfew. Mr. Wert seconded Mr. Sauser’s motion and all were in favor.
Mr. Sauser adjourned the Re-Organization Meeting at 8:30 P.M.