LANCASTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

                                                     Minutes—December 10, 2012

I.          Pledge of Allegiance, Call to Order, and Roll Call

The duly advertised Lancaster Township Board of Supervisors meeting was held on December 10, 2012 in the township building at 1240 Maple Avenue, Lancaster, PA. Chair Benjamin H. Bamford called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. Vice Chair Thomas H. Schaller, Treasurer Kathleen M. Wasong, and Township Manager William M. Laudien were also present. Others in attendance included township staff and interested parties. Mr. Bamford led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.

II.        Public Comment on Agenda Items: There were no comments.

III.       Secretary’s Report: Ms. Wasong moved, Mr. Schaller seconded, and with a date change, the minutes of the November 12, 2012 board meeting were unanimously approved.

IV.       Treasurer’s Report

Ms. Wasong presented the report with the following amounts as of November 30, 2012:

General Fund…………………………………………………………………………………….. $5,302,408.93

Highway Aid Fund…………………………………………………………………………………. 522,865.36

Parks/Open Space Fund…………………………………………………………………………….. 19,333.24

Capital Reserve Fund…………………………………………………………………………… 1,305,463.33

TOTAL………………………………………………………………………………….. $7,150,070.86

Mr. Bamford stated the treasurer’s report would be filed for audit.

V.        Payment of Bills

On a motion by Ms. Wasong, seconded by Mr. Schaller, the board approved the payment of bills (11/13/12–12/10/12):

General Fund……………………………………………………………………………………….. $249,281.30

Escrow Fund……………………………………………………………………………………………… 8,637.26

Highway Aid Fund…………………………………………………………………………………….. 4,553.06

Parks Fund…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 240.14

Capital Reserve Fund………………………………………………………………………………………….. -0-

TOTAL…………………………………………………………………………………….. $262,711.76

VI.             Reports

1. A.                Lancaster Township Fire Department: Mr. Schaller reported 46 calls for service in November for a year-to-date total of 457 calls. Mr. Schaller then read a letter of praise for and gratitude to the LTFD for immediate assistance and courtesy to a township couple who included a donation with their correspondence. Mr. Schaller noted the all-volunteer fire department is a “very professional” group. As an example of their commitment to the safety of residents, 27 volunteers responded to six calls on Thanksgiving Day, leaving their own family celebrations to serve this community.
2. B.                 Lafayette Fire Company: There were eight calls to the east side in November.
3. C.                Police: Officer in Charge Michael Piacentino went over the November report which is available on the back table. Officer Dan Sweigart received a commendation this week for his handling of a problem with an emotionally disturbed individual. Officer Sweigart spent the necessary time with this person to calm and diffuse a volatile situation. Mr. Laudien added that all of the township assigned officers are doing a tremendous job and put themselves at risk regularly (we had an officer injured this week). Ms. Wasong applauded the work of Officer Piacentino.
4. D.                Sewer, and Subsidiary Reports: These reports are available for public inspection at this meeting and during regular business hours.
5. E.                 Recycling Report: The recycling rate for October 2012 was 15.58%. Also collected were 2,650 bags of yard waste and 113 yard waste bundles. Leaf pickup will end December 21, 2012.
6. F.                 Lancaster Inter-Municipal Committee: Ms. Wasong announced the resignation of Michael LaSala, the LIMC Executive Director. He will, however, continue working on a part time basis. The organization will continue and begin a search for a new executive director. Ms. Wasong then detailed some of the many good things Mr. LaSala has done for the LIMC. His knowledge and guidance has furthered the organization’s goals and he will be missed.

VII.          Announcements

A.                Next Lancaster Township Board of Supervisors Meetings: Monday, January     7, 2013: Workshop at 5:30PM; Reorganization Meeting at 6:30PM; Regular         Meeting at 7:00PM

B.        Board of Auditors Annual Meeting: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 7:00PM

VIII.       Old Business: There was none.

IX.             Planning/Zoning Business:

LANCASTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING

Minutes—November 12, 2012

I.              PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, CALL TO ORDER, AND ROLL CALL

The duly advertised Lancaster Township Board of Supervisors meeting was held on November 12, 2012 in the township building at 1240 Maple Avenue, Lancaster, PA. Chair Benjamin H. Bamford called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. Vice Chair Thomas H. Schaller, Treasurer Kathleen M. Wasong, and Secretary William M. Laudien were also present. Others in attendance included township staff and interested parties. Mr. Bamford led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.

II.             PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: There were no comments.

III.           SECRETARY’S REPORT

The minutes of the October 8, 2012 Lancaster Township Board of Supervisors meeting were approved as presented by general consent.

IV.           TREASURER’S REPORT

Ms. Wasong presented the treasurer’s report with the following amounts as of October 31, 2012:

General Fund……………………………………………………………………………………… $4,956,534.00

Highway Aid Fund…………………………………………………………………………………. 527,342.00

Parks Fund……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18,699.00

Capital Reserve Fund……………………………………………………………………………. 1,305,242.00      

TOTAL……………………………………………………………………………………………… $6,807,817.00

Mr. Bamford stated the treasurer’s report would be filed for audit.

V.             PAYMENT OF BILLS

On a motion by Ms. Wasong, seconded by Mr. Schaller, the board approved the payment of bills (10/09/12–11/12/12):

General Fund………………………………………………………………………………………… $379,690.51

Escrow Fund……………………………………………………………………………………………… 5,742.03

Highway Aid Fund…………………………………………………………………………………….. 4,588.37

Park Fund…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 880.56

Capital Reserve Fund…………………………………………………………………………………………… -0-

TOTAL………………………………………………………………………………………………… $390,901.47

VI.          REPORTS

                A.      Lancaster Township Fire Department: Mr. Schaller reported 40 calls in October for      a year-to-date total of 411 calls.

B.      Lafayette Fire Company: There were nine responses to the east side of the township.

C.      Police: Officer Piacentino presented a few statistics from the monthly report, which is

on the table in the rear of the room for review by residents.

D.      Sewer/Other Reports: These reports are available for public inspection before and           after this meeting as well as during regular business hours.

LANCASTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING

                                                           Minutes—October 8, 2012

I.              PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, CALL TO ORDER, AND ROLL CALL

The duly advertised Lancaster Township Board of Supervisors meeting was held on October 8, 2012 in the township building at 1240 Maple Avenue, Lancaster, PA. Chair Benjamin H. Bamford called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. Vice Chair Thomas H. Schaller, Treasurer Kathleen M. Wasong, and Secretary William M. Laudien were present. Others in attendance included township management staff and interested parties. Mr. Bamford led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.

1. II.                          PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

There were no comments.

III.           SECRETARY’S REPORT

The minutes of the September 17, 2012 Lancaster Township Board of Supervisors meeting were approved by general consent.

IV.           TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Wasong presented the treasurer’s report with balances as of September 30, 2012:

General Fund……………………………………………………………………………………… $4,704,360.98

Highway Aid Fund…………………………………………………………………………………. 533,329.94

Parks Fund……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17,585.63

Capital Reserve Fund……………………………………………………………………………. 1,305,028.29

TOTAL……………………………………………………………………………………………… $6,560,304.84

Mr. Bamford stated the treasurer’s report would be filed for audit.

V.             PAYMENT OF BILLS

On a motion by Ms. Wasong, seconded by Mr. Schaller, the board approved the payment of bills (9/18/12–10/8/12):

General Fund………………………………………………………………………………………… $322,870.96

Escrow Fund………………………………………………………………………………………………………. -0-

Highway Aid Fund……………………………………………………………………………………….. 243.46

Parks Fund…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1,928.26

Capital Reserve Fund…………………………………………………………………………………………… -0-

TOTAL………………………………………………………………………………………………… $325,042.68

VI.           REPORTS

1. A.            Lancaster Township Fire Department: Mr. Schaller reported 53 calls in September for a year-to-date total of 371 calls.
   1. B.            Lafayette Fire Company: Mr. Schaller reported six responses to the east side.

                 C.      Police: Officer Jesse Crnkovic was present.

                 D.      Sewer/Other Reports: These reports are available for public inspection before and after this meeting as well as during regular business hours.

                 E.      Recycling Report: Not yet received.

F.      Lancaster Inter-Municipal Committee: There has been no LIMC meeting

since the last board meeting. The next meeting will be held at October 10, 7:30AM, at Lancaster Township.

VII.          ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. A.            Next Board of Supervisors Meeting: Monday, November 12, 2012, 7:00PM with the Workshop at 6:00PM.
2. B.            Halloween, Trick-or-Treat: Wednesday, October 31, 6:00–8:00PM. It was noted that children over the age of twelve may not wear masks.
3. C.            Recycling Grant: Act 101 Recycling Program Performance Grant for 2010:

          $14,364.00, which reflects 1,465.1 tons of recycled materials

1. VIII.           OLD BUSINESS: There was none.

IX.           PLANNING/ZONING BUSINESS

                 A.      Petition & Ordinance No. 2012-06 to Amend the Zoning Ordinance

                           The board presented the above-mentioned petition and ordinance, which would rezone tracts of land along Barbara Street/Wabank Road from Composite Commercial District (C-2) to Residential District (R-1) and the proposed Wabank Road from Commercial District (C-2) to Campus/Open Space District (S). Ms. Wasong moved, Mr. Schaller seconded, and the board unanimously directed that the petition and ordinance be forwarded to the Lancaster Township Planning Commission, the Lancaster County Planning Commission, and the LIMC Land Use Advisory Board for their review and comment.

X.             NEW BUSINESS

A.             Agreement for Purchase of Lancaster Township Fire Department House at 1250 Maple Avenue

Ms. Wasong moved, Mr. Schaller seconded, and the board unanimously authorized the township manager to enter into an agreement for an option to purchase the property at 1250 Maple Avenue. Mr. Schaller noted that such an agreement would benefit both entities.

1. B.             Confirmation of Special Fire Police

                           Mr. Schaller moved, Ms. Wasong seconded, and the board unanimously confirmed Christopher A. Wilson as special fire police.

LANCASTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING

Minutes—September 17, 2012

I.          PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, CALL TO ORDER, AND ROLL CALL

The duly advertised Lancaster Township Board of Supervisors meeting was held on September 17, 2012 in the township building at 1240 Maple Avenue, Lancaster PA. Chair Benjamin H. Bamford called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. Vice Chair Thomas H. Schaller, Treasurer Kathleen M. Wasong, and Secretary William M. Laudien were also present. Others in attendance included township management staff and interested parties. Mr. Bamford led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.

II.         PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: There were none.

III.       SECRETARY’S REPORT

The minutes of the August 20, 2012 board meeting were approved by general consent.

IV.       TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Wasong presented the following figures as of August 31, 2012:

General Fund…………………………………………………………………………………………. $4,792,590.08

Highway Aid Fund……………………………………………………………………………………… 537,600.43

Parks Fund…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16,635.75

Capital Reserve Fund……………………………………………………………………………….. 1,304,870.57

TOTAL…………………………………………………………………………………………………. $6,651,696.83

Mr. Bamford stated the treasurer’s report would be filed for audit.

V.         PAYMENT OF BILLS

On a motion by Ms. Wasong, seconded by Mr. Schaller, the board approved the payment of bills (8/21/12–9/17/12):

General Fund……………………………………………………………………………………………. $195,935.58

Escrow Fund………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10,836.58

Highway Aid Fund…………………………………………………………………………………………. 4,509.39

Parks Fund……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 652.13

Capital Reserve Fund……………………………………………………………………………………………… -0-

TOTAL……………………………………………………………………………………………………. $211,933.68

VI.       REPORTS

A.   Lancaster Township Fire Department: There were 43 calls during the month of                               August for a year-to-date total of 318 calls on the west side of Lancaster Township.

B.   Lafayette Fire Company: There were eight calls in August for the east side.

C.  Police: Officer Michael Piacentino was present. Ms. Schaller asked if the extra police                          cruiser could be parked on busy streets in an effort to slow traffic. Officer Piacentino                               said that could be done.

D. Sewer/Other Reports: These reports are available during regular business hours.

E.   Recycling Report: The August recycling rate was 14.19% plus 4,060 bags and 506                             bundles of yard waste were collected. It was announced that the recycling program