Rome Township Monthly Meeting

July 8, 2014

Attendees: John George, Roy Keiper, Ed Wall, John George, Priscilla Keeney

Visitors : Robert & Mary Beebe

Guest: Ken Rotz from Keystate Publishers presenting a codification proposal

John George called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m

Public Comment Period:

Roy Keiper spoke on behalf of resident Greg Wood. Greg is requesting 2 Hidden Driveway signs by his property.

Ken Rotz gave his presentation

Ken explained the codification process and presented some examples of what the end product would look like. Keystate Publishers had given a quote in February 2013 of $4500. Ken said the price would be the same. Mr. Rotz left at 7:35 p.m.

John George wanted to go back to open comment. A resident called John regarding putting a sign on their road to slow traffic down. The resident has a child with a disability. John had a concern regarding state guidelines and how to determine if the need is valid. The resident’s road is a state route and John wondered if there was a process to determine the need. This will be looked into further.

Peggy Hughes subdivision was presented as a resubmission. There were no comments. The Secretary was instructed to sign off on the subdivision.

Approval of Minutes:

Ø Roy Keiper made the motion to accept the minutes from the June 10, 2014, regular monthly meeting, Ed Wall seconded, all agreed, motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report:

Ø John George made the motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report, Roy Keiper seconded, all agreed, motion carried.

Mitigation Projects:

John has turned in some projects to Emergency Management.

Road Department Report

Ø Roy has been checking prices on a new truck. He is not so sure that the Co-Stars prices are the best and would like to advertise for bids and see what might come in. All were in agreement to advertise for bids.

Ø Roy would also like to advertise a bid for a Tri-Axle Truck by the hour with driver, as well as, a Dozer by the hour with an operator, and for 200 Ton of 2B stone. All were in agreement to advertise for bids.

Ø The township needs to purchase a new chain saw, and possibly a pole saw, depending on the cost to repair the current pole saw.

Ø John George would like to make arrangements with the Community Workforce Inmate Program to have 3 inmates the first week of October come in and cut brush and branches overhanging roads. The township will have to purchase some boots, gloves, pruners and handsaws for them to use. John will follow-up.

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Minutes

Ø The Road Department has been installing new pipes and underdrains before Suit Kote comes in to make the road repairs from last year’s project.

Ø Wysox Township is going to assist with mowing.

Ø Roy has been getting pricing for paving the winery hill on Robinson Road. Has talked with the State Rep and agree that tar and chip will not hold up. Trying to get an idea on the cost of paving that hill.

Ø John George made the motion to accept Big Oak Lane as a new private lane within Rome Township, Roy Keiper seconded, all agreed, motion carried.

Flood Plain Ordinance:

Continued discussion on the Flood Plain Ordinance. The supervisors are not yet ready to make a decision on adopting the model ordinance.

Adjournment:

Roy Keiper made the motion to adjourn the meeting and pay the bills, Ed Wall seconded, meeting adjourned

at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Priscilla Keeney

Secretary Treasurer

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Roy Keiper John George Edward Wall