PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
2. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER. (BY PRESIDENT OR Vice PRESIDENT)
3. ROLL CALL. (TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR)
4. REQUEST TO AMEND THE PUBLISHED AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 12, 2024 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: BY MOTION
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. POLICE REPORT
8. ENGINEER REPORT
· Consideration for the 2025 Sewage Enforcement Officer Agreement. By motion
· Submission to Penndot for the 12 year highway program
9. ROAD FOREMAN REPORT
10. ZONING
· The erosion and sediment pollution control plan #ES24-51 for the Mike Zakuciya Home Construction was approved by the Cambria County Conservation District
· Zoning inquiries
Zoning Permits
Fiber optic inquiry
Zoning Hearing
Planning meeting
· Zoning personnel hours- 6
11. SOLICITOR REPORT
· 746 Forest Avenue- Notice from owner of completed demolition, consideration on forgiveness of liens minus attorney fees for $310.00 By motion
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
· Personnel
13. CORRESPONDENCE
· Correspondence from GJWA regarding the Lead Status Unknown Service line
· Correspondence from DEP regarding awareness of abandoned gas & oil wells
14. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
RESOUTION 2024-12
BE IT RESOLVED, that the TOWNSHIP OF STONYCREEK, CAMBRIA COUNTY hereby request a Statewide Local Share Assessment grant of $45,000.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for Generator & Equipment to support Municipal Emergency Services
Be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate Douglas Sedlemeyer, President Commissioner & Jennifer D. Wagner, Township Administrator to execute all documents and agreements between the Township of Stonycreek Cambria County and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant.
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ENACTED AND RESOLVED this 10th day of December 2024
By: Paul D Simmons, Vice President
Board of Commissioners
Attest: Jennifer D Wagne Township Administrator
BY MOTION:
RESOLUTION 2024-13
A RESOLUTION OF STONYCREEK TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF CAMBRIA, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ELIMINATING MEMBERS’ CONTRIBUTIONS INTO THE POLICE PENSION PLAN FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025
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ENACTED AND RESOLVED this 10th day of December 2024
STONYCREEK TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF COMMI
Douglas Sedlemeyer , President
ATTEST: Jennifer D Wagner, Township Administrator
BY MOTION
RESOLUTION 2024-14
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF STONYCREEK TOWNSHIP, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA APPOINTING A TREASURER FOR THE TOWNSHIP AS DESCRIBED AND MANDATED BY ARTICLE VII-A OF THE FIRST CLASS TOWNHSIP CODE
WHEREAS, it is imperative for the Board of Commissioners to appoint a Township Treasurer as described in Article VII-A of the First Class Township Code; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners may appoint an employee of the Township as the Treasurer or the Deputy Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wish to follow the guidelines for Bonds, Duties and Performance of Treasurer as described by the First Class Township Code; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wish to appoint Brandy Fraska as the Treasurer for Stonycreek Township.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Stonycreek Township, Cambria County Pennsylvania, hereby appoint Brandy Fraska as Treasurer for the Township as described and mandated by Article VII-A of the First Class Township Code, effective January 1, 2025
RESOLVED this 10th day of December 2024
STONYCREEK TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BY: Douglas Sedlemeyer, President Commissioner
ATTEST: Jennifer D. Wagner, Township Administrator
RESOLUTION 2024-15
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF STONYCREEK TOWNSHIP, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, WHEREBY THE SEWER FUND FORGIVES THE GENERAL FUND FOR ALL PRIOR TRANSFERS BETWEEN THE TWO ACCOUNTS
WHEREAS, monies were previously designated in the Township records between the Sewer Fund and the General Fund using the terminology “Due To” and “Due From”; and
WHEREAS, these funds were not actually transferred between bank accounts; and
WHEREAS, the Township Auditor recommended that funds actually be transferred from one bank account to the other two times per year; and
WHEREAS, the Township has instituted this practice as recommended; and
WHEREAS, in order to reconcile Township records, it is necessary for the Board of Commissioners to forgive the General Fund on behalf of the Sewer Fund for the amount of $847,293.29; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wish to forgive the General Fund on behalf of the Sewer Fund.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Stonycreek Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, hereby forgives the General Fund on behalf of the Sewer Fund for the amount of $847,293.29.
RESOLVED this 10th day of December 2024.
STONYCREEK TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BY: Douglas Sedlemeyer, President Commissioner
ATTEST: Jennifer D. Wagner, Township Administrator
BY MOTION
Resolution 2024-16
A resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Stonycreek Township, Cambria County Pennsylvania adopting a revised 2024 Sewage Enforcement Fee Schedule
WHEREAS, Stonycreek Township, acknowledges The Eads Group as the appointed Sewage Enforcement Officers the purpose of enforcement of sewage activities in the year 2025.
THEREFORE, the Township has issued the attached Sewage Enforcement Fee Schedule to be utilized for the year 2025 by the Sewage Enforcement Officers.
ENACTED AND RESOLVED this 10th day of January 2024
STONYCREEK TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
President, Board of Commissioners
ATTEST: Township Administrator
ORDINANCE NO 681
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STONYCREEK, COUNTY OF CAMBRIA, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, FIIXING THE TAX RATE FOR THE YEAR 2025
By: Douglas Sedlemeyer, President Board of Commissioners
· Attest: Jennifer D. Wagner
Township Administrator
ORDINANCE NO. 682
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STONYCREEK, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 382, AS AMENDED, PROHIBITTING THE ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND REFUSE AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF FROM RESIDENTIAL UNITS, ESTABLISHING THE CHARGES FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES
ADOPTED AND ORDAINED THIS 10TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2024 TOWNSHIP OF STONYCREEK
By: Douglas Sedlemeyer, President Board of Commissioners
Attest: Jennifer D. Wagner
Township Administrator
ORDIANCE NO 683
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STONYCREEK IN THE COUNTY OF CAMBRIA, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AND APPROPRIATING SPECIFIC SUMS ESTIMATED TO BE REQUIRED FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT, HEREINAFTER SET FORTH, DURING THE YEAR 2025
· General Fund budget for the 2025 year $ 2,063,439.74
· Motor License Fund Commitment for 2025 $277,849.04
· Sewer System Fund Budget 2025 $472,500.00
By: Douglas Sedlemeyer,
President Board of Commissioners
Attest: Jennifer D. Wagner
Township Administrator
15. OLD BUSINESS NOT READY FOR ACTION
· Upper Yoder Agreement
16. NEW BUSINESS
· Local Share Grant Application has been submitted for a C40D6 Diesel Genset Generator from Cummings a Costar vendor. By motion
· Bid submission for the installation of the C40D6 Diesel Genset Generator for $45,000.00 Acceptance by motion.
· Consideration to advertise the meeting notices in the Tribune Democrat for the year 2025. By motion
· The award notice from DCNR for $100,000 for the Community Conservation Partnerships Program was received. The township will receive further instructions on the bid process and timeline for the project to begin in 2025.
· Consideration on proposal from Sturdy Mountain Fence LLC for fence at Verna K. Blough/Eugene St Playground for $5,200.00
· Consideration to accept the submission by Joe Finnerty for $11,000.00 for tree removal at Michigan Avenue in 2025 as a portion of the township financial obligation. By motion
· Consideration to accept the quote and scope of work by Hallstrom-Clark Electric Inc for $43,900.00. By motion
17. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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18. AUTHORIZATION TO PAY BILLS: ALL APPROVED BY MOTION AND ROLL CALL VOTE:
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS AS PRESENTED
· The General Fund and Payroll bills Between the Meeting of November 13, 2024 to December 9, 2024 $.
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· The General Fund bills PAID ON THE MEETING December 10, 2024 $
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· The Motor License Fund bills that were due as of December 10, 2024 $
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· The Sewer Fund Payments that were due as of December 10, 2024 $
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19 APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 2024 TREASURER REPORT
20. SET THE DATE FOR REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD AS TUESDAY EVENING JANUARY 7, 2025 IN THE WILLIAM KNIPPLE COMMISSIONERS ROOM OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING.
2. ADJOURN THE MEETING (BY MOTION)