Agenda                                                                                   January 10, 2024

Call meeting to order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Open the meeting to the floor –

Old Business –

–Bridge replacement on Ochre Mill Road

-Grist Mill Drive County Bridge #4 restrictions

–Fire Protection Agreement with the Borough of Weatherly

–Certify additional delegates to attend PSATS Annual Conference April 14-17, 2024 in Hershey

–Reaffirm Treasurer’s Bond

–Appoint Emergency Management Coordinator

–Depositor of Township General and Park Funds

–Depositor of Township Garbage, Special and Liquid Fuels Funds

New Business –

–Delinquent garbage accounts

Review Correspondence

Adjourn the meeting

Re-organizational Meeting

Agenda                                                                                               January 2, 2024

Call meeting to order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Nominations opened.

Nomination for Chairman.

Nomination for Vice-Chairman.

Nomination for Road-master.

Close Nominations

Discuss and set wages

Adopt Resolution fixing the tax rate for 2024

Appoint Secretary/Treasurer

Appoint Open Records Officer

Appoint solicitor for Township and Planning Commission

Appoint solicitor for Zoning Hearing Board

Appoint Township Zoning Officer and Building Code Officer

Appoint Sewage Enforcement Officer and Alternate

Appoint Engineer for Township

Set mileage rate at IRS Standard Mileage Rate of $.67 for 2024.

Appoint Planning Commission Member

Appoint Planning Commission Alternate

Appoint Zoning Hearing Board Member

Appoint Zoning Hearing Board Alternate

Adjourn re-organization meeting

Agenda                                                                                   January 2, 2024

Call meeting to order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Open the meeting to the floor –

Approval of minutes –

Ordinances and Resolutions –

Reports of officials and committees

Barry Isett & Asscociates – Planning & Zoning and Code Enforcement –

William Brior – Sewage Enforcement –

Old Business –

-Ratify the motion to proceed with the appeal of the tax exempt status of the Hazleton City Authority to the Board of Assessment Appeals

-Status of property owner’s authorization to use adjacent property temporarily for bridge replacement on Ochre Mill Road

-Fire Protection Agreement with the Borough of Weatherly

New Business  –

–Appoint a delegate and alternate to the Carbon County Tax Collection

–Certify delegates to attend PSATS Annual Conference April 14-17, 2024 in Hershey

–Designate voting delegate for PSATS Conference

Review Correspondence

Treasurer’s Report  

Sign and approve checks drafted

Adjourn the meeting

Agenda                                                                                   December 19, 2023

Call meeting to order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Open the meeting to the floor –

Old Business –

-Fire Protection Agreement with the Borough of Weatherly

New Business –

Review Correspondence

Adjourn the meeting

The garbage truck had some mechanical issues today, Thursday, December 14, 2023. If your garbage hasn’t been picked up yet, they will be back to finish the route starting at 4 a.m.

Agenda                                                                                   December 5, 2023

Call meeting to order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Open the meeting to the floor –

Approval of minutes –

Ordinances and Resolutions –

Barry Isett & Asscociates – Planning & Zoning and Code Enforcement –

William Brior – Sewage Enforcement –

Old Business –

-Appeal to the Board of Assessment Appeals as to Hazleton City Authority tax exempt status

-Status of property owner’s authorization to use adjacent property temporarily for bridge replacement on Ochre Mill Road

-Fire Protection Agreement with the Borough of Weatherly: Accept the first 3 years as presented by the Borough

-Vote to approve proposed 2024 budget

New Business –

-Discuss and approve personnel changes

-Approve 2024 Meeting Schedule

Review Correspondence

Treasurer’s Report  

Sign and approve checks drafted

Adjourn the meeting

Agenda                                                                                   November 6, 2023

Call meeting to order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Open the meeting to the floor –

Approval of minutes –

Ordinances and Resolutions –

Barry Isett & Asscociates – Planning & Zoning and Code Enforcement –

William Brior – Sewage Enforcement –

Old Business –

-Appeal to the Board of Assessment Appeals as to Hazleton City Authority tax exempt status

-Status of property owner’s authorization to use adjacent property temporarily for bridge replacement on Ochre Mill Road

-Fire Protection Agreement with the Borough of Weatherly

-LSA grant updates

-Park Storm Damage

New Business –

-Vote to advertise proposed 2023 budget.     

-Letter to support reauthorizing Chapter 53 of Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

Review Correspondence

Treasurer’s Report  

Sign and approve checks drafted

Adjourn the meeting

Agenda                                                                                   October 3, 2023

Call meeting to order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Open the meeting to the floor –

Approval of minutes –

Ordinances and Resolutions – Ratify resolution to apply for LSA funds

Barry Isett & Asscociates – Planning & Zoning and Code Enforcement –

William Brior – Sewage Enforcement –

Old Business –

-Approval to send letter to Weatherly Area School Board requesting their participation in the Appeal to the Board of Assessment Appeals as to Hazleton City Authority tax exempt status

-Status of property owner’s authorization to use adjacent property temporarily for bridge replacement on Ochre Mill Road

-Fire Protection Agreement with the Borough of Weatherly

-LSA grant updates

-Park Storm Damage

-Purchase of Zero Turn mower for $11,700

New Business –

-Request of the Weatherly Area Community Library to hold its annual basket raffle in the large garage of the main building.

-Jim Davis with DGK Insurance to discuss insurance renewal

Review Correspondence

Treasurer’s Report  

Sign and approve checks drafted

Adjourn the meeting

Agenda                                                                                   September 5, 2023

Call meeting to order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Open the meeting to the floor –

Approval of minutes –

Ordinances and Resolutions –

Barry Isett & Asscociates – Planning & Zoning and Code Enforcement –

William Brior – Sewage Enforcement –

Old Business –

– Approval to send letter to Weatherly Area School Board requesting their participation in the Appeal to the Board of Assessment Appeals as to Hazleton City Authority tax exempt status

-Status of property owner’s authorization to use adjacent property temporarily for bridge replacement on Ochre Mill Road

-Fire Agreement with the Borough of Weatherly and the Citizens Fire Company No. 1

-LSA grant updates

New Business –

Approval to send letter to Truist to close tax collector checking account

-Discussion of Minor Subdivision/Lot Consolidation for Little Leaf PA, LLC-Owners/Developer and Freya Land Company & Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc.-Owners

-Park Storm Damage                       

Review Correspondence

Treasurer’s Report  

Sign and approve checks drafted

Adjourn the meeting

Agenda                                                                                   August 1, 2023

Call meeting to order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Open the meeting to the floor –

Approval of minutes –

Ordinances and Resolutions –

Barry Isett & Asscociates – Planning & Zoning and Code Enforcement –

William Brior – Sewage Enforcement –

Old Business –

-Appeal to the Board of Assessment Appeals as to Hazleton City Authority tax exempt status

-Status of property owner’s authorization to use adjacent property temporarily for bridge replacement on Ochre Mill Road.

-Discuss upgrading security system

-Application to Community Development Block Grant for handicap ramp repairs

New Business –

-Fire Agreement with the Borough of Weatherly and the Citizens Fire Company #1

-Minor Subdivision/Lot Consolidation of PA DEP BAMR/Barbara Genetti

-Grant writing for LSA grants

Review Correspondence

Treasurer’s Report  

Sign and approve checks drafted

Adjourn the meeting

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