Wayne Township Meeting Minutes
June 20, 2022
The Wayne Township Board of Supervisors held their monthly meeting on June 20, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Wayne Township Municipal Building, with James Maguire, David Calhoun and Terry Condo present.
Those also in attendance: Jane White, Carl Bathurst, Rob Bowmaster of the Wayne Township Fire Company, Peggy Fanning, John Segursky, P.E. of Buchart Horn, and Paul Ryan, Esquire
Public Participation
Rod Shemory
Resident Rod Shemory told the Supervisors that Riggle Masonry who did not finish the repairs to the ditch in front of his property and the water is not running into the ditch. He also requested that the weeds be sprayed in the stone portion of the ditch.
Supervisor Calhoun said that Township Employee Arnold Coleman is getting prices on having all the ditches sprayed. He also said he spoke to Kevin Riggle and was told he would stop by to look at what work is needed to finish repairs to the ditch.
Carl Bathurst
Resident Carl Bathurst said there continues to be an issue with trucks using their jake brakes on McElhattan Drive even though the road is posted.
After a brief discussion, the Board suggested that Mr. Bathurst call the 9-1-1Emergency Call Center and they will dispatch the Pine Creek Township Police Department.
Rob Bowmaster, WTFC
Rob Bowmaster, Chief of the Wayne Township Fire Company presented a plaque to the Board of Supervisors on behalf of the Wayne Township Fire Company, in appreciation for their continued financial support of the Fire Company.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Chairman Maguire asked if anyone had any questions or comments on the minutes from the May 16, 2022, monthly meeting. There being none, Supervisor Calhoun made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted; seconded by Supervisor Condo, MCU.
Approval of Treasurer’s Report
Supervisor Calhoun made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted; seconded by Supervisor Condo, MCU.
Zoning/Code Officer’s Report
Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer Terry Crawford was not present for the meeting.
Monthly Engineer’s Report
Township Engineer John Segursky, P.E. provided the following report:
(1) Linnippi Village Road Project – John has not been able to schedule a site visit with Tim Conaway of PennDOT due to his schedule, however, he plans to set up a meeting with him next week to look at the entrance of Linnippi Village.
(2) Youngdale Road Ball Field Runoff – John has not had an opportunity to follow-up on site with Supervisor Calhoun to follow up on the water issue. He plans to meet with Supervisor Calhoun on site next week after his meeting with PennDOT.
Old Business:
Creekside Trail Easement Agreement
Solicitor Paul Ryan explained that prior to executing the easement agreement for Creekside Trail, the Board must approve the survey for the relocation of the trail prepared by Nate Hollick, RLS. The approved survey must be recorded prior to the Board signing the easement agreement.
Supervisor Condo made a motion that Supervisor Calhoun sign the easement agreement on behalf of the township after the survey map is recorded; seconded by Supervisor Calhoun. The motion passed with Supervisors Condo and Calhoun voting in favor of the motion and Supervisor Maguire abstaining due to a potential conflict of interest.
New Business:
Quotes for Creekside Trail Rehabilitation
The Supervisors received the following three quotes for the Creekside Trail Rehabilitation project:
1. Riggle Masonry $14,000.00
2. FMP, Inc. $15,275.00
3. Paulhamus Land Management, LLC $22,000.00
Supervisor Calhoun made a motion to accept the quote from Riggle Masonry; seconded by Supervisor Condo, MCU.
Linnwood Cemetery
Supervisor Condo explained that the Linnwood Cemetery Association provided financial reports to the Board of Supervisors at the June work session. Based on the documents provided, it is likely that the Cemetery will run out of money in a few years and the Association asked for financial assistance to assist with maintaining the cemetery from the Board of Supervisors.
A discussion was held regarding the maintenance of the cemetery, and it was the consensus of the Board to table the request to the July meeting.
Karis Kellander spoke on behalf of the members of the Linnwood Cemetery Association about stones and maintenance of the lane into the cemetery.
Supervisor Condo explained that the Township cannot work on a private lane, but the Cemetery Association may have the work done and the Township can donate to the Association to help cover the cost.
A discussion was held about members of the Cemetery Association approaching the property owners living along the lane to help with the cost to purchase stones as it is believed there is a road maintenance agreement in effect to maintain the lane.
Mileage Rate Increase
Supervisor Calhoun made a motion to approve increasing the mileage rate for the second half of 2022 to $.625 consistent with the IRS mileage rate effective July 1, 2022; seconded by Supervisor Condo, MCU.
City of Lock Haven’s Request to form a Joint Municipal Water Authority
A discussion was held regarding the request from the City of Lock Haven to form a Joint Municipal Water Authority and it was the consensus of the Board that more information would be needed on the proposal.
Solicitor Ryan explained that unlike a municipality, an Authority is not bound by the Local Government Unit Debt Act, and that streamlines the borrowing process for projects.
Chairman Maguire suggested the Supervisors set up a meeting with City Manager Greg Wilson to discuss the matter.
Dangerous Structures and Vegetation Height Restriction Ordinances
The Supervisors tabled discussing ordinances to regulate dangerous structures and restrict the height of vegetation to the July meeting to allow the Board time to review the ordinances prepared by Solicitor Ryan.
Historical Marker Request
The Supervisors discussed a request received from Harlan Berger for a historical marker on the township’s right-of-way near the Matz property for the site of Catherine Smith’s Mill which dates back to 1774. It was the consensus of the Board to approve the request and follow up with Mr. Berger on the matter.
Invoices
Chairman Maguire asked if there were any questions on the invoices, there being none, Supervisor Calhoun made a motion to approve the invoices as presented; seconded by Supervisor Condo, MCU.
Adjournment
Supervisor Calhoun made a motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Supervisor Condo, MCU.
Chairman Maguire adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Darlene S. Macklem, Secretary/Treasurer