Kankakee Times

La Crescent Township Board met April 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The monthly meeting of the Crescent Township Board of Commissioners was called to order at 6:30 P.M. Via telephone Zoom.

ROLL CALL

Commissioners: Joe Sabol, Jerry Keller, Arthur Buccigrossi, Todd Miller, Rich Withee 

Solicitor: Richard Start Secretary: Patty Christian

SOLICITOR

Solicitor Rick Start announced that the meeting was being recorded.

On April 9, 2020, Commissioner Sabol stated that the Board of Commissioners was in Executive Session from 6:00 pm until 6:25 pm. Via telephone (Zoom).

Solicitor Rick Start announced that the monthly meeting would be held via telephone as opposed to in person at the township building. This measure is being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). He then went on to explain that the meeting was advertised in the Beaver County Times on April 12, 2020, as well as on the Township’s website.

Solicitor Start read Resolution No 6-2020 for Participation Procedure-posted on Township Website. Solicitor Start asked for a Motion. Commissioner Buccigrossi made the motion Seconded by Commissioner Keller. A roll call vote was taken and found all commissioners in favor of the motion.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

Solicitor Start asked if there were anyone else who had joined the meeting. If so, please state your name and address and limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes.

None

Commissioner Joe Sabol stated that there was an addition to the agenda. This would be item h) on the agenda. Motion to pay the remaining balance of the Crescent Township Volunteer Fire Departments bill, for their commercial freezer, at a cost of $2,295.99.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Sabol asked for motion to approve the March 12, 2020 business meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Withee. A roll call vote was taken and found all commissioners in favor of the motion.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Commissioner Sabol asked for a motion to approve the March 2020 Treasurer’s report. Commissioner Miller made a motion and was seconded by Commissioner Withee. A roll call vote was taken and found all commissioners in favor of the motion.

A motion to pay the bills was made by Commissioner Withee and seconded by Commissioner Keller. A roll call vote was taken and found all Commissioners in favor of the motion.

Commissioner Sabol asked for a motion for the approval of the following Reports all of which are on file:

a) Secretary’s Report b) Solicitor’s Report c) Engineer’s Report d) Crescent Township Fire Department Report e) Public Works Department Report f) Police Department Report

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Commissioner Keller told the Board he did not have a lot to report because he was sending out a daily report to all Board Members. He did report Allegheny County is requesting there be no recreational fires at this time. Allegheny County said many municipal budgets may show a deficit this year due to COVID-19.

OLD BUSINESS

NONE

NEW BUSINESS

The first item under new business a) was a Motion to approve the Employment Agreement between the Township and Chief Longerman commencing on May 25, 202 and ending on May 24, 2024. Commissioner Withee made the motion Seconded by Commissioner Keller. A roll call was taken and all commissioners were in favor.

The second b) item was a motion to Renew Franchise Agreement between the Township and Comcast for an additional ten (10) year period commencing on May 10, 2020 and ending on May 9, 2030 and switch internet from Verizon to Comcast. Commissioner Withee made the motion Seconded by Commissioner Buccigrossi. A roll call was taken and all commissioners were in favor.

The third item c) was a motion to Advertise and Ordinance to amend the Non-Uniform Employee Pension Plan as prepared by the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System. Commissioner Miller made the motion Seconded by Commissioner Keller. A roll call was taken and all commissioners were in favor.

The fourth item d) was a motion to Advertise and Ordinance to amend the Police Pension Plan as prepared by the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System. Commissioner Miller made the motion Seconded by Commissioner Withee. A roll call was taken and all commissioners were in favor.

The fifth item e) was a motion to approve the Engineering for the project on Louisa Drive for drainage layout, roadway design and adjacent property coordination. Commissioner Miller made the motion Seconded by Commissioner Keller. A roll call was taken and all commissioners were in favor.

The sixth item f) was a motion/discussion for the new computers for the Police Cars and Police Office. Commissioner Keller made the motion Seconded by Commissioner Buccigrossi. A roll call was taken and all commissioners were in favor.

The seventh item g) was a motion to approve the option to extend the road salt contract with Cargill Inc. for an additional one year term commencing July 1, 2020 and ending on June 30, 2021. Commissioner Buccigrossi made the motion Seconded by Commissioner Withee. A roll call was taken and Commissioner Keller abstained from the vote and all of the other commissioners were in favor.

The eighth item h) was a motion to approve to pay for part of the Crescent Township Volunteer Fire Department’s commercial freezer at a cost of $2,295.00. Commissioner Keller made the motion Seconded by Commissioner Miller. A roll call was taken and all commissioners were in favor.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

NONE

ADJOURNMENT

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Keller. A voice vote was taken and found all Commissioners in favor of the motion. The meeting adjourned at 7:12 PM.

https://ecode360.com/documents/CR3037/public/544191533.pdf