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The 2016 reorganizational meeting and the regular Hamlin Township meeting were held on January 4, 2016 at 7:00pm at the Hamlin township office with Chairman James Trussell presiding. Township Supervisor Myers and Supervisor Stroup were present.

Guests present were Bill Belitkus, Gene Himes, Gene Himes, and Wally Howard

Meeting was called to order by Chairman Trussell. Chairman Trussell turned the meeting over to Secretary Sluga for nominations for 2016 Board Chairman. Supervisor Myers nominated Chairman Trussell for the Chair position again for 2016. Supervisor Stroup 2nd, all in favor. Secretary turned the meeting over to Chairman Trussell.

The reorganizational meeting was conducted with the results attached.

The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Trussell at 7:32pm.

The minutes from the December meeting were reviewed. Supervisor Myers made a motion to accept the minutes Supervisor Stroup 2nd, all in favor.
The minutes from the Special Budget meeting were reviewed. Supervisor Myers made a motion to accept the minutes, Supervisor Stroup 2nd, all in favor.

The Treasurer’s report was reviewed. Chairman Trussell made a motion to accept the Treasurers report Supervisor Stroup 2nd, all in favor. Chairman Trussell made a motion to pay the monthly bills. Supervisor Myers 2nd, all in favor.

The Secretary Report was reviewed. Chairman Trussell made a motion to accept the Secretary report. Supervisor Myers 2nd, all in favor. Chairman Trussell made a motion to approve sending the secretary to the PSATS Conference in Hershey April 17-20, 2016, Supervisor Myers 2nd, all in favor.

There was no Maintenance Report due to scheduling conflict with road foreman having another meeting.

Lantz Corners project – The office received a draft letter from Aqua Pennsylvania. The Water Service Termination Agreement will be reviewed by the supervisors, changes made if necessary and schedule for approval at the February 2016 meeting.
The Supervisors discussed pending refunds for EDU’s for Lantz Corners commercial customers. Refunds will have a negative impact on the sewer account. Supervisors discussed exploring increasing the commercial rates in line with the new EDU’s verses a flat rate for all commercial customers. More research to be done on this.

Supervisors touched on the possibility if a retirement package for employees. Supervisors feel at this time it is not in the budget to implement the package. Will explore more options and discuss further at a future date.

Having no further business to come before the board, Chairman Trussell made a motion to adjourn. Supervisor Myers 2nd, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:41pm.

Submitted by
Kathy Sluga
Secretary/Treasurer