GROVE TOWNSHIP
2022 REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 4, 2022
PRESENT: Robert Bushor, Frank Ross, Melvin Kehl and Brandie Sherry
Visitors: Dale Wood and Bob Garman
Chairman, Robert Bushor, called the 2022 Reorganization Meeting to order at 5:00 p m
NOMINATE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD:
On a motion made by Frank Ross and seconded by Melvin Kehl, Robert Bushor was nominated as CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. All present were in favor and motion carried.
NOMINATE VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD:
On a motion by Robert Bushor and seconded by Melvin Kehl, Frank Ross was nominated as VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. All present were in favor and motion carried.
NOMINATE ROADMASTER:
On a motion made by Frank Ross and seconded by Robert Bushor, Melvin Kehl was nominated as ROADMASTER, the other Supervisors will be assistant Roadmasters. All present were in favor and motion carried.
APPOINT SECRETARY/TREASURER-SET RATE OF PAY:
On a motion made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Frank Ross Brandie Sherry was nominated as SECRETARY/TREASURER. All presents were in favor and motion carried.
On a motion made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Frank Ross to give the secretary/treasurer a $2.00 raise, so pay will be $17.00 per hour. All present were in favor and motion carried.
SET RATE OF PAY FOR SUPERVISOR WORKING AS ROADMASTER, LABORER, FOREMAN, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, GARBAGE COLLECTOR, TRUCK DRIVER OR ANY OTHER WORK THAT DOES NOT FALL UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
On a motion made by Frank Ross and seconded by Robert Bushor, the working supervisor rate of pay will be increased by $2.00, the rate will be $18.00 per hour. All present were in favor and motion carried.
APPOINT SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER:
On a motion made by Rank Ross and seconded by Melvin Kehl, Russel Braun of St. Marys, PA was appointed as Sewage Enforcement Officer. All present were in favor and motion carried.
APPOINT A BACK-UP SEO:
On a motion made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Frank Ross, Robert Parson of St. Marys, PA was appointed as SEO Back-Up Officer. All present were in favor and motion carried.
SET AMOUNT OF TREASURERS BOND:
On a motion made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Melvin Kehl the Secretary/Treasurer’s Bond will remain at $500,000. All present were in favor and motion carried.
APPOINT SOLICITOR FOR TOWNSHIP:
On a motion made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Frank Ross Paul J. Malizia of Emporium, PA was appointed as solicitor for Grove Township for 2021. All present were in favor and motion carried.
SET WAGE SCALE FOR EMPLOYEES/LABORERS/HELPERS:
On a motion made by Melvin Kehl and seconded by Frank Ross increase the employee wage by $2.00 so the pay is $16.00 PER HOUR. All presents were in favor and motion carried.
APPOINT CHAIRMAN OF THE VACANCY BOARD:
On a motion made by Frank Ross and seconded by Melvin Kehl, Cyril Hardinger, was appointed as Chairman of the Vacancy Board. All present were in favor and motion carried.
APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BUREAU:
On a motion made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Melvin Kehl, Brandie Sherry was appointed to serve on the Solid Waste Management Bureau. All present were in favor and motion carried.
APPOINT MEMBER TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX BUREAU:
On a motion made by Melvin Kehl and seconded by Frank Ross, Robert Bushor was appointed to serve on the Earned Income Tax Bureau. All present were in favor and motion carried.
APPOINT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR:
On a motion made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Melvin Kehl, Brandie Sherry was appointed as Emergency Management Coordinator. All present were in favor and motion carried.
SET MILEAGE RATE FOR SUPERVISORS AND EMPLOYEES WHEN USING THEIR OWN VEHICLES ON TOWNSHIP BUSINESS AND MEETINGS:
On a motion made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Melvin Kehl, the mileage reimbursement is set at 58.5cents per mile (per the federal government). This amount is subject to change throughout the year as gas prices increase and as governed by the Federal Government. All present were in favor and motion carried.
NAME OF DEPOSITORY FOR TOWNSHIP FUNDS:
On a motion made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Melvin Ross, Citizens and Northern of PA remains as the township banking depository along with PLGIT as the township investment depository. All present were in favor and motion carried.
DESIGNATE AN AUDITOR:
On a motion made by Frank Ross and seconded by Melvin Kehl, Troxell and Associates of Dubois, PA will be the Auditor Designate for 2022. All present were in favor and motion carried.
SET A REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING DAY AND TIME:
On a motion made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Melvin Kehl the Grove Township meeting day will remain as the second Wednesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. in the Grove Township Building. All presents were in favor and motion carried.
The meetings will be February 9th, April 13th, May 11th, June 8th, July 13th, August 10th, September 14th, October 12th, November 9th, December 14th.
Certify that Supervisors or Secretary may attend the Annual PSATS Conference in Hersey on April 2022. On a motion by Robert Bushor and seconded by Melvin Kehl, Grove Township will pay for the motel and mileage for someone to attend. All presents were in favor and motion carried.
MOTION TO ADJOURN THE JANUARY 3, 2022 REORGANIZATION MEETING: On a motion made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Butch Kehl the Grove Township 2022 Reorganization Meeting was adjourned at 5:20pm.
ATTESTED: _________________________
Brandie Sherry, Secretary/Treasurer Robert Bushor Chairman
Frank Ross
Melvin Kehl Vice-Chairman
Road master