The Parks Township Board of Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting on December 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the Community Building, 26 Jackson Street, North Vandergrift.

 MEMBERS PRESENT:  Gregory Artman, Chairman                                   Scott Kifer, Member    

 Mary Ralston, Vice Chairman                                Jeanna Cerra, Secretary - Treasurer 

VISITORS:                          Jeff Retter, Connie Jerich, Ken Reynolds, Brian Szitas, Gene Bell                          

 OTHERS PRESENT:      

 Mr. Artman called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.  Copies of the Agenda and Minutes were given to all attending and were posted along with the Treasurer’s Report and Bill Payment List on the bulletin board for review.   Public comments will be taken at the end of the meeting. 

Mrs. Ralston made a motion to adopt the Minutes from November 18, 2024, regular meeting; Mr. Kifer seconded it, and Mr. Artman made it unanimous.

Mr. Kifer made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report for November. Mrs. Ralston seconded it; and Mr. Artman made it unanimous. Receipts for November were $54,262.96 and expenses were $ 59,271.18 leaving a total balance of $314,397.43 (General Fund –$100,656.96; Capital Fund – $150,451.50; State Fund - $53079.46; Street Light Fund –$10,209.51)

Mr. Kifer made a motion to approve the Bill Payment List for November 15- December 12, 2024, to pay the dues for PSATs and to buy the Gift cards for Christmas, Mrs. Ralston seconded it; and Mr. Artman made it unanimous.   Each Supervisor stipulated that his vote did not include anything pertaining to himself or any member of his family.

 CORRESPONDENCE

Armstrong County Sent the 2025 Real Estate Assessment.

PSATS 2025 Conference will be held on May4-7, 2025.

 STAFF REPORTS

Police Report – Report for November 1-30, 2024. Mrs. Ralston announced that Officer Willison went from part-time to full time and the supervisors will be interviewing for another full-time officer.

 Maintenance Crew- The crew have been ditching Oak, Ash and Laurel and getting prepared for winter weather.

 TOWNSHIP COMMITTEES-

Parks Committee No meeting

Planning Commission- Working on the Solar Farm Ordinance, updating the blighted properties, building setbacks and working on the Comprehensive Plan.

OLD BUSINESS

Mrs. Ralston reported that the solicitor for Leechburg was not happy with the charter agreement for the Regional Police so that has delayed the process the committee will meet again after the holidays.

Mrs. Ralston made a motion to start the process for the handicapped parking spot for the resident on Washington Street, Mr. Kifer seconded it and Mr. Artman made it unanimous.

Mrs. Ralston made a motion to raise the supervisor’s compensation pay to $75.00 a meeting and a resolution will be made.

NEW BUSINESS

Mrs. Ralston made a motion to have the secretary complete the County Documents and send them, Mr. Kifer seconded it and Mr. Artman made it unanimous.

Mrs. Ralston made a motion to adopt the new fee schedule, Mr. Artman seconded it, and Mr. Kifer made it unanimous.

Mrs. Ralston made a motion to accept the new Workers Comp policy from Encova Insurance, Mr. Kifer seconded it and Mr. Artman made it unanimous. M.s Connie Jerich was present to answer any questions.

The Board asked that the secretary contact Peoples Gas to see if they could send someone out to the Dime Building to be more specific about what and where they wanted to dig for the gas line.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

Mr. Bell asked about a local ambulance service,he was told Vandergrift #2, C&S and Oklahoma cover Parks Township, and also asked about hiring someone to help the township get grants.

Mr. Reynolds wanted to let the board know he still was not happy with Maple Road.

An Executive Session was held to discuss personnel matters. Executive Session commenced at 8:00 and concluded at 8:35.

ADJOURNMENT

 The next meeting will be the Reorganization/Regular Meeting and will be held on January 6, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Community Building, North Vandergrift.

There being no further questions or comments, Mrs. Ralston moved to adjourn at 7:57 pm; Mr. Kifer seconded it; and Mr. Artman made it unanimous.   

 Respectfully Submitted,

 Jeanna Cerra

Secretary-Treasurer