05/28/24 – Meeting Minutes

Shamokin Dam

05/28/24 – Meeting Minutes

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Rockefeller Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at
6:00 p.m. at the Township building by Chairman, Colin Clayberger.
PRESENT

Colin Clayberger, Julie A. Powell, Skyler Herb, George Herrold, Paula Greco

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Skyler made a motion to approve the minutes. Colin seconded the motion. Motion passed
without opposition.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Skyler made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report and file for audit. Colin seconded
the motion.
CORRESPONDENCE
Colin stated that we received notification from the State that we will be getting funds
from the State Police fines. Julie also stated that we received a check from EMC for the $500.
Deductible we had to pay out to repair our building after someone hit it. The company
subrogated against the man’s insurance and got reimbursed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items)
None
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
The Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission will meet again on June 3rd to
continue our review of the Zoning Ordinance.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Road Status Report -The crew re-graded several dirt and gravel roads. They also worked with
Upper and Shamokin to help them with the pug mill project. They dug out sections of Comfort
for the Amesite project. They put the amesite down and completed the project (Meckley’s).
They took out the recycling, mowed the township lawn, maintained township equipment and
worked on the pad for the generator and propane tank.

Zoning Investigations – Ray Bixler – Received an NOV from Ed Wenger about having a
storage container on his property without a permit. Mr. Bixler came in and applied for a permit.

Government Funds – Nothing more.

Tyler Karycki/Bill Yost – Property Issue – Nothing more.

Stormwater Management Ordinance -Atty. Greco notified the Board that things need to be
further investigated and this should be tabled.

Hazen Road Turn around – Mark Hassinger – Waiting for the survey from Brinkash and
Associates.

Solar Farm – They have requested a hearing with the Zoning Hearing Board. It is scheduled for
June 27th at 6:30 p.m.

Road Bonding – Working on the ordinance.

Generator and Propane Tank – Crew has been working on the pad, preparing it for cement.

Comfort Road Fire Training – 104 Comfort Road -Ed Wenger went to the site and saw that
everything was taken care of as per the request of the Board of Supervisors. This can be taken off
of the agenda.

Jarrett Road – Waiting for Brinkash to provide the data so we can discuss moving forward.

Clemens Road Bridge – The Board just received information from Wilson Engineering today.
Each Board member received a copy to review. There was some discussion. It was decided that
a copy should be sent to Attory Greco and our engineer Mike Brinkash. Skyler made a motion to
moved forward with the work contingent upon the answer we receive from Atty. Greco and Mike
Brinkash; looking for clarification why there would be a proposal fro construction inspection
services submitted after the bidding phase. Julie seconded the motion. Motion passed without
opposition.

Driveway Alteration Ordinance – Julie was asked if she had a chance to look for the
amendment to the ordinance that Paula showed at the last meeting. Julie pulled the Ordinance
book and after a review did not find that document. There was discussion that since the copy
Paula had was not signed or dated, the Board may have tabled it or decided to not move forward
with it. Julie would continue to investigate by checking the minutes for 2021. The Board will
continue looking into this.

Jake Brakes/Augustaville – Complaint sent to PennDOT – Julie sent the residents concern to
PennDOT. She received notification that they would be doing a traffic study and would get back
to her and let her know their findings. She has not heard anything from them to date.

NEW BUSINESS
Review of and authorization to pay all bills- Slyler made a motion to pay all bills. Julie
seconded the motion. Motion passed without opposition.

Other New Business -Nothing.

Residents Comments – Resident Paula Greco asked when the crew would be mowing. Colin
explained that we borrow either Upper Augusta or Shamokin’s mower and that at the moment
Shamokin’s mower is not working. Julie stated they contacted Bradco about renting one and they
no longer have one to rent, nor does Stephenson Equipment. She stated that there are none
available so the crew must wait until they can borrow Upper Augusta’s.

Motion to Adjourn- Julie made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:22 p.m. Skyler seconded
the motion. Motion passed without opposition.

FIRST NATIONAL -General $ 238,306.20*
FIRST NATIONAL Gen. Savings $ 20,140.56*
FIRST NATIONAL- State $ 18,431.42 *
FIRST NATIONAL-State Savings $ 214,003.56*
EQUIPMENT FUND $ 76,405.60*
Grant Income Account $ 200,971.00*

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