January 3, 2023
PRESENT: Robert Bushor, Frank Ross, Melvin Kehl and Brandie Sherry
Visitors: Dale Wood and April Kehl
Chairman, Robert Bushor, called the 2023Reorganization Meeting to order at 5:00 p m
NOMINATE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD:
On a motion made by Melvin Kehl and seconded by Frank Ross, 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 that there would be no raise, Brandie’s pay will remain at $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 Robert Bushor and seconded by Frank Ross, the working supervisor rate of pay will remain at $18.00 per hour no raise this year. All present were in favor and motion carried.
APPOINT SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER:
On a motion made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Frank Ross Russel Braun of St. Marys, PA was appointed as Sewage Enforcement 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 2023. All present were in favor and motion carried.
SET WAGE SCALE FOR EMPLOYEES/LABORERS/HELPERS:
On a motion made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Melvin Kehl the employee wage will remain at $16.00 PER HOUR. All presents were in favor and motion carried.
SET WAGE SCALE FOR FILL IN LABORERS/HELPERS
On a motion by Robert Bushor and seconded by Frank Ross the fill in laborers/helpers wage will be $15.00 PER HOUR. All presents were in favor and motion carried.
APPOINT CHAIRMAN OF THE VACANCY BOARD:
This was carried until the next meeting, Brandie will call a few people to see if they are interested.
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 Robert Bushor 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 65.5 cents 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 Frank 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 Robert Bushor and seconded by Melvin Kehl, Troxell and Associates of Dubois, PA will be the Auditor Designate for 2023. 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 January 18th (meeting date changed) February 1st (meeting date changes), March 8th, April 12th , May 10th, June 14th, July 13th, August 9th, September 13th, October 11th, November 8th, December 13th.
Certify that Supervisors or Secretary may attend the Annual PSATS Conference in Hersey on April 2023. On a motion by Robert Bushor and seconded by Frank Ross, 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, 2023 REORGANIZATION MEETING: On a motion made by Robert Bushor and seconded by Butch Kehl the Grove Township 2023 Reorganization Meeting was adjourned at 5:12pm.
ATTESTED: _________________________
Brandie Sherry, Secretary/Treasurer Robert Bushor Chairman
Frank Ross
Melvin Kehl Vice-Chairman
Road master