The regular Hamlin Township meeting was held on December 14, 2015 at 7:00pm at the Hamlin township office with Chairman James Trussell presiding. Township Supervisor Myers and Supervisor Okerlund were present.

Guests present were Karen Sees, Carolyn Stroup, Ken Stroup, Gene Himes, Dick Raught, Bill Belitkus, Wally Howard, Scott Sanderson, Alex Sanderson, Curt Wallace, and Chuck Abraham

Meeting was called to order by Chairman Trussell.

Supervisors held an executive session regarding sewer plant personnel issues from 6:00pm-6:25pm.

Ken Stroup suggested the supervisors research the actual commitment to Act 537 for Kushequa sewer system.

Wally Howard informed the Supervisors that the flag pole in the park is leaning. Secretary stated the pole that has the American flag and the POW flag has been leaning for some time. The cement that is holding it in the ground has lifted and shifted.

Scott Sanderson asked the Supervisors about the possibility of sharing fire police with the Borough of Mt Jewett. Supervisor Myers stated as long as the borough fire police hare covered under their own workers comp insurance he does not have a problem with it. Supervisors agreed. Scott also stated the fire police will need to be sworn in for 2016.

Curt Wallace, CJ Wallace Engineering LLC of Bradford expressed interest in serving as the engineer for the township in 2016. The Supervisors agreed to set up an informational meeting with Mr Wallace to discuss his plans.

Carolyn Stroup informed the Board there will be no meeting for the MJ2KB this month. Next meeting will be in January at the Mt Jewett Fire Hall.

Karen Sees informed the Board she attended the County Commissioners meeting last month and they asked her for a business plan for the save the rails project, MJ2KB. She has a copy of a business plan now and it is available for inspection at the township office.

The minutes from the November meeting were reviewed. Supervisor Okerlund made a motion to accept the minutes Supervisor Myers 2nd, all in favor.

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

The Secretary Report was reviewed. Supervisor Okerlund made a motion to accept the Secretary report. Supervisor Myers 2nd, all in favor.

The Maintenance Report was reviewed. Supervisor Okerlund mad a motion to accept the Maintenance Report. Supervisor Myers 2nd, all in favor.

The Board wants to thank Brett Morgan for all his time spent assisting with streamlining the 2016 budget process.

Having no further business to come before the board, Supervisor Myers made a motion to continue meeting until 3:00pm December 15, 2016. Supervisor Myers 2nd, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 7:55pm.

Submitted by
Kathy Sluga
Secretary/Treasurer