MINUTES of MEETING
Durham Township Board of Supervisors
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Township Building Meeting Room
2007 REORGANIZATION MEETING
Present: Supervisors: Bartley E. Millett, Chairman
Richard M. Johnson, Vice Chairman
Manfred Marschewski, Member
Secretary: Joseph M. Kulick
Not Present:
Solicitor: Peter N. Harrison
Road Master: James Laubach
Zoning Officer: Peter W. Bent
Bldg Inspector: Tim Wittemann
Meeting called to order by Township Supervisor Bartley E. Millett at 7:35 PM. All in attendance stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
Township Supervisor Bartley E. Millett noted that there were no newly elected officials in the township for 2007.
Township Supervisor Richard M. Johnson nominated Bartley E. Millett as Temporary Chairman, Supervisor Marschewski seconded the motion and Supervisor Millett accepted the position.
The Temporary Chairman asked for nominations for the position of Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Richard M. Johnson nominated Bartley E. Millett for the position of Chairman; Supervisor Manfred Marschewski seconded the motion. A vote of the Board was taken and all Members agreed. Supervisor Bartley E. Millett accepted the position of Chairman, Durham Township Board of Supervisors.
The Chairman asked for nominations for the position of Vice Chairman. Supervisor Manfred Marschewski nominated Supervisor Richard M. Johnson for the position of Vice Chairman; Chairman Bartley E. Millett seconded the motion. A vote of the Board was taken and all Members agreed. Supervisor Richard Johnson accepted the position of Vice Chairman, Durham Township Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Manfred Marschewski was appointed as Member, Board of Supervisors.
The Chairman asked for nominations for the position of Treasurer. Member Manfred Marschewski made a motion to reappoint the Vice Chairman as Township Treasurer; the Chairman seconded the motion. A vote of the Board was taken and all Members agreed. Richard Johnson accepted the position as Treasurer, Durham Township.
The Chairman nominated Joseph M. Kulick to continue as the Township Secretary; the Vice Chairman seconded the motion and Member Manfred Marschewski agreed. All were in Favor. The Chairman also noted that he would like to discuss promoting Mr. Kulick to Township Manager status via a Resolution at the next regular scheduled meeting. Vice Chair Richard Johnson and Member Manfred Marschewski agreed. A Resolution will be presented and voted on at the 01-09-2007 meeting.
2007 Township Secretary: Rate per hour: $24.00 at 08 hours per day 40 hours per week.
Paid: Holidays: 06* Vacation: 05** Personal: 03** Retirement: $0 Based on 08 hours per day of service.
*Holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
** Must be taken during anniversary year or they will be paid at end of anniversary year.
Employee must work, or be on approved paid leave, the day before and the day after the holiday to be paid.
A motion was made by the Chairman to approve above rate and benefit information; and seconded by Member Manfred Marschewski. The Vice Chairman agreed. All were in Favor.
The Vice Chairman made a motion to retain Elaine Gawronski as the part time Township Bookkeeper at an hourly rate of $25.00 per hour, at an estimated 7 hours per week. Holidays: 0 Vacation: 0 Personal: 0 Retirement: $0
The motion was seconded by Member Manfred Marschewski and agreed to by the Chairman. All were in Favor.
It was noted that the above weekly hours have been reduced from last year since the accounting systems have been updated (computerized).
Selection of Depositories: First Savings Bank of Perkasie & PA Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT) were selected for the deposit of Township funds on a motion by the Chairman, seconded by Member Manfred Marschewski and agreed to by the Vice Chairman. All were in Favor.
The amount of the Treasurers Bond was established at $300,000 per year. A motion was made by Chairman Bartley Millett to accept the above, seconded by the Vice Chairman and agreed to by Member Manfred Marschewski. All were in Favor.
The Board selected Peter N. Harrison to continue as the Township Solicitor. Mr. Harrison’s fee will be $ 170.00 per hour for all matters. A motion was made by the Chairman to accept the above appointment and fee. It was seconded by the Vice Chairman and agreed to by Member Manfred Marschewski. All were in favor.
The Chairman made a motion to maintain Mease Engineering as the Township Engineer. It was seconded by the Vice Chairman and agreed to by Member Manfred Marschewski. All were in Favor.
A motion to retain the Palisades School District Office (EITO) to collect the 1% Earned Income Tax was made by Member Manfred Marschewski, seconded by the Vice Chairman and agreed to by the Chairman. All were in Favor.
A motion to retain the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds to collect the Real Estate Transfer Tax at a commission of 2% of taxes collected was made by the Chairman, seconded by Member Manfred Marschewski and agreed to by the Vice Chairman. All were in Favor.
The Chairman made a motion to reappoint Jim Laubach as the Township Road Master for 2007 at the rate of $22.00 per hour. Paid: Holidays: 6* Vacation: 5** Personal: 3** …Retirement: $0 All based on 4 hours per day / 20 hours per week.
*Holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
** Must be taken during anniversary year or they will be paid at end of anniversary year. They may not be accrued year to year. Employee must work, or be on approved paid leave, the day before and the day after the holiday to be paid.
A motion was made by the Vice Chairman to approve above appointment, rate, and benefit information; and seconded by the Chairman. Member Manfred Marschewski agreed. All were in Favor.
The Board reviewed the 2007 General Labor Rates:
First Year/Season: $11.00 per hour. After One (1) Year/Season: $14.00. After Two (2) Years/Seasons: $14.50.
Snow Removal / Salting Rates for 2007 will remain the same as last year:
CDL Drivers & Riders Operating the 2002 GMC: $21.00 per hour.
Regular Drivers / Riders all other vehicles: $20.00 per hour (Including loaders).
It was noted by the Board that all vehicles will be manned by two (2) personnel during severe conditions while plowing/salting. The Road Master may use discretion during fair weather.
Recycling Day Rate will be $16.00 per hour except Road Master will be paid at their normal rate.
The Board reviewed and set the Paid Holiday Policy for all General & Snow Removal Labor Personnel:
Temporary Summer Personnel: Receive four (4) hours pay for Memorial Day, Independence Day, & Labor Day, after one (1) full season of employment. Employee must work the day before and the day after to receive any holiday pay.
Year Round Personnel: Receive four (4) hours pay for New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, & Christmas Day, after one (1) full year of employment. Employee must work, or be on approved paid leave, the day before and the day after to receive any holiday pay.
A motion was made by the Chairman to approve the above rates and policies, and seconded by Member Manfred Marschewski the Vice Chairman agreed. All were in Favor.
The Board set the Outside Contractor rate for Equipment & Operator at $75.00 per hour. A motion was made by the Vice Chairman to approve above rate, and seconded by Member Manfred Marschewski. The Chairman agreed. All were in Favor.
The Board approved $.44 per mile for Use of Personal Vehicle for Approved Township Business on a motion by the Vice Chairman, seconded by Member Manfred Marschewski, and approved by the Chairman. All were in Favor.
The Supervisors requested the Township Auditors to approve the following Rates for the Supervisors performing Township duties:
General Operations (Road Inspection, Court Hearings, Etc.): $15.00 per hour, per Supervisor.
Motion made by the Vice Chairman to approve, seconded by Member Manfred Marschewski, and agreed to by the Chairman. All Agreed.
Appointment of Supervisors as General Laborers for the Township, to be compensated per the previously approved 2006 Labor/Snow Removal Rate Schedule, by job performed. The Chairman made a motion to approve, seconded by Member Manfred Marschewski, and agreed to by the Vice Chairman. All Agreed.
The Board agreed to receive a rate of $90.00 per meeting, per Supervisor, not to exceed $1875.00 per Supervisor, per year, to attend Township Meetings. The Chairman made a motion to approve the rate, seconded by Member Manfred Marschewski, and agreed to by the Vice Chairman. All Agreed.
The Board reappointed Gerald Ulmer & George Helwig to the Planning Commission both for four (4) year terms to 12-31-2010. A motion to approve above appointments and terms was made by the Chairman, seconded by Member Manfred Marschewski, and agreed to by the Vive Chairman. All Agreed.
The Board set the terms for the following Park & Recreation Board members: (One opening remains)
John-Paul Perkins: 12-31-2011 Mike Cavallaro: 12-31-2009
Frido Buschmann: 12-31-2010 George Mason: 12-31-2008
The Chairman made a motion to approve the above terms, seconded by Member Manfred Marschewski, and agreed to by the Vice Chairman. All Agreed.
The Board set the terms for the following Durham EAC members: (One opening remains)
Carl Martin: 12-31-2008 Scott Douglas: 12-31-2008
Bartley Millett: 12-31-2007 Stephen Willey: 12-31-2007
Kathleen Connally: 12-31-2009 Elizabeth Cruickshank: 12-31-2009
The Chairman made a motion to approve the above terms, seconded by Member Manfred Marschewski, and agreed to by the Vice Chairman. All Agreed.
M&M Inspection Service was reappointed as the Township Building Inspection firm on a motion by the Chairman, seconded by Member Manfred Marschewski and agreed to by the Vice Chairman. All Agreed.
Peter Bent was reappointed Township Zoning Officer at his present rate of $23.00 per hour on a motion by Member Manfred Marschewski, seconded by the Vice Chairman, and agreed to by the Chairman. All Agreed.
On the Township Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) a motion was made by the Chairman to reappoint Ken Hager to a three (3) year term ending 12-31-2009, and to reappoint Wallace Frank to a one (1) year term ending 12-31-2007, seconded by the Vice Chairman, and agreed to by Member Manfred Marschewski. All Agreed.
Peter Thomson was reappointed Vacancy Board Chairman on a motion by the Chairman, seconded by Member Manfred Marschewski, and agreed to by the Vice Chairman. All Agreed.
The Board decided to maintain the same schedule for 2007 Business Meetings of the Durham Township Board of Supervisors. They will meet on the second Tuesday of every month, at 7:30 PM in the Township Meeting Room, unless advertised otherwise.
The Durham Township Planning Commission will meet on the first Tuesday of every month, on an as-needed basis, at 7:30 PM in the Township Meeting Room, unless advertised otherwise.
The Durham Township EAC will meet on the third Tuesday of every month, on an as-needed basis, at 7:30 PM in the Township Meeting Room.
The Durham Township Park & Recreation Board will meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month, on an as-needed basis, at 7:30 PM in the Township Meeting Room.
The Chairman made a motion to retain all of the above meeting dates, seconded by Member Manfred Marschewski, and agreed to by the Vice Chairman. All Agreed.
The Board delegated the Township Secretary Joe Kulick as the voting delegate to the State Association of Township Officials (PSATS) on a motion by the Chairman, seconded by Member Manfred Marschewski, and agreed to by the Vice Chairman. All Agreed.
The personnel attending the annual Bucks County Association of Township Officials (BCATO) Annual Convention on Saturday, February 17, 2007 will be determined at a later date.
The Durham Township Fee Schedule for 2007 will be reviewed at a later meeting as required. The fees in effect at present will continue until amended otherwise.
The Durham Township Local Real Estate Tax Millage was set at .825 mills for tax year 2007 on a motion by the Chairman, seconded by the Vice Chairman, and agreed to by Member Manfred Marschewski. All Agreed.
Comments/Questions from the floor...
Resident Fran Chavar commented on the use of the public address system for public meetings. She also requested more frequent updates on the mill roof lawsuit.
The Chairman made a Motion to Close the 2007 Reorganization Meeting, seconded by the Vice Chairman, and agreed to by Member Manfred Marschewski.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:14 PM.
Minutes submitted by: Joseph M. Kulick, Township Manager/Secretary