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Winfield Township Supervisors Meeting

Minutes of October 27^th, 2022

The regular monthly meeting of the Winfield Township Board of Supervisors was called to order by Chairman Matthew Klabnik at 7:02 p.m. The other Supervisor present was Glenn Nagle. Michael Robb was absent.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:

There were no public comments.

MONTHLY:

Mr. Klabnik made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 29^th, 2022 Supervisors’ Meeting.  Mr. Nagle seconded the motion, with two yes votes, the motion carried.

Mr. Nagle made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. Mr. Klabnik seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Mr. Klabnik made a motion to pay all bills and payroll. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE:

The Board receive a letter from Jefferson Twp Supervisors challenging other municipalities to donate an additional $25,000 to Saxonburg VFD.

The Township’s 2023 contribution rate for the PSATS UC Group Trust is 3.85%.

The Supervisors received a letter from Clearfield Twp advising them that they have applied for PennDOT’s Multi Modal Transportation Fund Program Grant.

NEW BUSINESS:

Antiskid AS1 Bid – Mr. Nagle made a motion to award the 800 Ton more or less of AS1 bid to McClymond’s Supply and Transit in the amount of $20.57/ton with a total of $16,456. Mr. Klabnik seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Chipper Bid – Mr. Klabnik made a motion award the 2021 or Newer 12” Disc Chipper bid to Stephenson Equipment in the amount of $35, 900. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

EMC Resignation – Mr. Klabnik made a motion to accept the resignation of Emergency Management Coordinator, Adam Hartwig, effective October 25^th, 2022, and to pay his wages for ¾ of the year. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Pashek Proposal – Mr. Klabnik made a motion to approve the Winfield Township Community Park Master Plan Proposal in the amount of $61,495.00 to come from the Park Fund Account, with the Solicitor’s review of the General Conditions. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Green Light Go Project – Mr. Klabnik made a motion to approve HRG’s Proposal for Traffic Engineering Services for Winfield Road and Route 356 Traffic Signal Design in the amount of $40,800.00, of which the Township will be reimbursed 78%. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Fry Plan – Mr. Nagle made a motion to approve the Fry Plan a Lot Line Revision for Douglas & Claudia Fry, Leonard Fry Trust/Estate as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Klabnik seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Road Department Report – Mr. Govan gave a road report including installing drains around the salt shed and finishing the grading around the building, sprayed walls and floor of salt shed with linseed oil, finished berm work on Cruikshank Road, blew leaves, worked on removing the old sand mound on the property, fixing wash out in the trail, and preparing the trucks for winter and installing salt spreaders.

Road Bond Release – Mr. Klabnik made a motion to approve the road bond release for Pine Run Midstream on Airport Road and Moorehead Road. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

South Butler Community Library- There was no Library Report.

Library Donation – Mr. Klabnik made a motion to approve giving the Saxonburg Library their donation in the amount of $6,000.00. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

*Trick Or Treat will be held on Monday, October 31^st, 2022 for 6pm – 8pm*

With no further business before the board, on motion of Mr. Nagle and seconded by Mr. Klabnik, the meeting was adjourned at 7:22 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Rachel Altman

                                                                                    Rachel Altman Secretary

Winfield Township Supervisors Meeting

Minutes of September 29^th, 2022

The regular monthly meeting of the Winfield Township Board of Supervisors was called to order by Chairman Matthew Klabnik at 7:06 p.m. The other Supervisors present were Glenn Nagle and Michael Robb.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:

There were no public comments.

MONTHLY:

Mr. Nagle made a motion to approve the minutes from the August 25^th, 2022 Supervisors’ Meeting.  Mr. Robb seconded the motion, with three yes votes, the motion carried.

Mr. Klabnik made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. Mr. Robb seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Mr. Klabnik made a motion to add an additional motion to the agenda for a Park Fund Transfer. Mr. Robb seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Mr. Klabnik made a motion to transfer $100,000.00 from the Park Fund to the Park PLGIT Account. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Mr. Nagle made a motion to pay all bills and payroll. Mr. Robb seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Mr. Klabnik made a motion to transfer the ARPA funds in the amount of $177,922.75 to the General Fund Reserve Account. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE:

Herman Fire Hall sent in an updated report for their calls in 2022.

Tarentum Sportsman’s Club sent a letter to advise the Supervisors of their 5 upcoming skeet matches.

NEW BUSINESS:

Antiskid AS1 Bid – Mr. Nagle made a motion to approve the advertisement for 800 Ton more or less of AS1 to be opened at 6:00 PM on October 27^th, 2022. Mr. Robb seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Pension MMO – Mr. Klabnik made a motion to approve the 2023 Pension MMO as presented. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Safety Seminar – Mr. Klabnik made a motion to approve all Township employees and Supervisors to attend the annual Safety Seminar at Herman Fire Hall on October 12^th, 2022, at a cost of $15.00/person. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Fall Convention – Mr. Klabnik made a motion to approve the Township Secretary, Elected Officials and Tax Collector to attend the BCATO Fall Convention at Slippery Rock Township Building on October 26^th, 2022, at a cost of $25.00/person. Mr. Robb seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Act 57 Resolution – Mr. Robb made a motion to approve the Act 57 Resolution #05-2022 as presented. Mr. Klabnik seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Source Inc. Internet Quote – Mr. Klabnik made a motion to approve the quote from Source Inc Wireless Solutions in the amount of $3,462.71 to update the internet, which the total cost not exceeding $4,000.00. Mr. Robb seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Green Light Go Project – Mr. Klabnik tabled the motion due to the information not being ready.

Road Department Report – Mr. Govan gave a road report including berming with Clearfield Township, helping complete the salt shed, working along roads, servicing equipment, patching roads, mowing and maintaining the park, and installed the drain around the salt shed.

Chipper – Mr. Klabnik made a motion to approve the purchase of the woodchipper from Stephenson Equipment in the amount of $35,900.00, subject to be permitted without bid or bidding if acceptable with SEI. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

South Butler Community Library- Ramona Baker from South Butler Library gave a report regarding Booktober Fest, Strategic Plan, the pavilion will be done by winter, and there will be 2 more listening sessions at the library.

With no further business before the board, on motion of Mr. Nagle and seconded by Mr. Klabnik, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Rachel Altman

                                                                                    Rachel Altman

Secretary

Winfield Township Supervisors Meeting

Minutes of July 28^th, 2022

The regular monthly meeting of the Winfield Township Board of Supervisors was called to order by Chairman Matthew Klabnik at 7:03 p.m. The other Supervisors present were Glenn Nagle and Michael Robb.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:

No public comment.

MONTHLY:

Mr. Robb made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 30^th, 2022 Supervisors’ Meeting.  Mr. Klabnik seconded the motion, with three yes votes, the motion carried.

Mr. Nagle made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. Mr. Klabnik seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Mr. Klabnik made a motion to pay all bills and payroll. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE:

None

NEW BUSINESS:

Assistant Treasurer – Mr. Klabnik made a motion to appoint Mike Robb as the Assistant Treasurer. Mr. Robb will not be taking pay for this position and will be bonded from CW Howard Agency. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. With two yes votes, the motion carried. Mr. Robb abstained from the vote.

Green Light Go Grant Resolution – Mr. Robb made a motion to approve Resolution 04-2022 to accept the Green Light Go Grant in the approximate amount of $304,000. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

MIP Grant Proposal – Mr. Klabnik made a motion to approve HRG’s proposal for the Butler County MIP Grant Application Development and Submission in the amount of $1,700.00 for the Bear Creek Stormwater Project and to authorize Matt Klabnik and Rachel Altman to sign any necessary paperwork for the submission. Mr. Robb seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

PSATS Regional Forum – Mr. Klabnik made a motion to approve Township Officials and employees to attend the PSATS Regional Forum on September 29^th in Cranberry Township in the amount of $99.00 per person. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Thomas Plan – Mr. Robb made a motion to approve the Thomas Plan as approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Matus/Powell Plan – Mr. Nagle made a motion to approve the Matus/Powell Plan as approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Robb seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Road Department Report – Mr. Govan gave a road report including the 2022 Paving Project being completed. Mowing around the Township was done, Park and Garage Maintenance, and the Gerner Tree Work being completed.

South Butler Community Library- Ramona Baker from South Butler Library reported that the library will have an author signing in August. A Shop History seminar, Real Estate seminar, Booktoberfest, and stuffed animal Sleepover for the kids are all coming up as well.

With no further business before the board, on motion of Mr. Nagle and seconded by Mr. Klabnik, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Rachel Altman

                                                                                    Rachel Altman Secretary

Winfield Township Supervisors Meeting

Minutes of May 26^th, 2022

The regular monthly meeting of the Winfield Township Board of Supervisors was called to order by Chairman Matthew Klabnik at 7:01 p.m. The other Supervisor present was Glenn Nagle. Michael Robb was absent.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:

There were no public comments.

MONTHLY:

Mr. Nagle made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 28^th, 2022 Supervisors’ Meeting.  Mr. Klabnik seconded the motion, with two yes votes, the motion carried.

Mr. Klabnik made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Mr. Klabnik made a motion to pay all bills and payroll. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE:

Armstrong sent a letter regarding raised rates.

The Cabot Crusaders sent Winfield Township a thank you letter for their help in the Egg-Stravaganza.

Clearfield Township sent a letter making us aware of their application of DCED Multimodal Transportation Fund grant.

Mr. Hnath is to be following up with Paula Willyard of Willyard Law regarding the status of the Winfield Community Center.

NEW BUSINESS:

Road Bond Release – Mr. Nagle made a motion to approve the Road Bond Release for Mountainview Lumber on Marwood and Bear Creek Road. Mr. Klabnik seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Community Center Water Treatment – Tabled

CRS Salt Shed Site Work – Tabled

S. Lauer Plan – Mr. Nagle made a motion to approve the S. Lauer Plan minor lot line revision as approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Klabnik seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Additional Motion – Mr. Klabnik made a motion to add an additional motion to the agenda for core samples. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Engineer – Core Samples – Mr. Klabnik made a motion to authorize the Engineer to collect core samples from Jones Road after defects in the road. Mr. Nagle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Road Department Report – Mr. Govan gave a road department report including the Moorehead Rd Storm Water project is complete, tree work on Gerner Road has been started, the mowing tractor has been fixed and they have been working on mowing edges of the road.

South Butler Community Library- Ramona Baker from South Butler Library reported that the library cleared $6,800 from the Mini Golf event (scheduled 4/14-15/2023), the garden has been expanded, the parking lot project is expected to be completed by the end of June, the Rotary Club is contributing to a new pavilion behind the library, and they are going to be trying to hold a Farmers’ Market.

With no further business before the board, on motion of Mr. Nagle and seconded by Mr. Klabnik, the meeting was adjourned at 7:19 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Rachel Altman

                                                                                    Rachel Altman

Secretary