Liberty Township, McKean County Supervisors Meeting
Liberty Township, McKean County
Route 155 Building
November 10, 2022
The regular meeting of the Liberty Township Supervisors was called to order at 8:35 AM by Chairman, Dick Brown. Supervisor Fred Ernst, Secretary Cindy Speeth were present.
REPORTS:
1. 17 ambulance calls for Liberty Township.
2. 6 fire calls for Liberty Township.
3. Secretary’s Report for October 13, 2022 was presented and unanimously
accepted on a motion by Supervisor Ernst and a second by Chairman Brown.
4. Treasurer’s Report for the month of November, 2022 was presented and
unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Ernst and a second by
Chairman Brown. Chairman Brown stated that in the General Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $61,233.90, revenues received in the amount of $10,056.36 and a balance of $108,394.75. There was a balance of American Relief Funds in the amount of $8,682.26 and $250.35. In the State Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $6429.52, revenues received in the amount of $6837.77 and a balance of $81,144.90. In the Sewer Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $0, revenues received of $200 and a balance of $1434.64.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Meeting Minutes from Upper Pine Creek Council was presented by Chairman Brown along with an invoice for the 2023 year. On a motion by Supervisor Ernst and a second by Chairman Brown it was unanimously agreed to pay the $150 invoice for 2023.
2. Chairman Brown read a letter from McKean County Planning Commission regarding approval of Postlewait Logging Wood Pellet Plant.
All correspondence was made available to the public.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Resolution No. 3-22 adopting the annual budget for 2023 in the amount of $489,056.00, total for all accounts, was unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Ernst and a second by Chairman Brown.
2. Resolution No. 4-22 adopting the annual millage for 2023(2.06 mills for the Township, 1.0 mills for the fire department and .5 mills for the ambulance), was unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Ernst and a second by Chairman Brown
3.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
PUBLIC CONCERNS:
None
As no further business was brought before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:51 a.m. on a motion by Supervisor Ernst and a second by Chairman Brown.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucinda Speeth
Secretary/ Treasurer
Governor Tom Wolf’s Weekly Newsletter
UPDATES Governor Wolf thanked poll workers and county election officials for helping their community vote during the November 8 election. Governor Wolf signed 66 bills into law, including decriminalizing the possession of fentanyl test strips to avoid deadly overdoses. As the General Assembly left the Capitol on the last scheduled legislative session day, Governor Wolf expressed disappointment that significant issues were left on the table. Governor Wolf and President Biden visited Fern Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh to highlight the importance of investing in infrastructure. Pennsylvania’s Rainy Day Fund reached a record high of nearly $5 billion. Libre the dog joined Governor Wolf to celebrate strengthened animal protection laws under the Wolf Administration. THIS WEEK IN PENNSYLVANIA Apply for health care coverage through Pennie. Open enrollment runs until January 15, 2023. Pennsylvanians who qualify for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program can apply by December 31, 2022 to receive their annual rebate plus a one-time bonus rebate. RESOURCES FOR PENNSYLVANIANS Pennsylvanians ages 6 months and older are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Find an appointment near you. Homeowners and renters assistance is available for those struggling with monthly payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health and substance use disorder help is available. |
United Way Annual Soup Lunch Deadline November 11th
The United Way of the Bradford Area, Inc. will be hosting its Annual Soup Lunch, sponsored by First Energy, on Friday, November 18th at the First Presbyterian Church.
This year, the UWBA will be offering: Broccoli Cheese, Stuffed Pepper and Italian Wedding. Each soup is available for pick-up or delivery between 11am and 1:30pm at a cost of $7 for a 12oz bowl or $10 for a 16oz bowl and includes: crackers, utensils and a dessert prepared by the Zonta Club and Bradford Senior Center.
All proceeds will benefit the UWBA. Orders must be placed tomorrow, Friday, November 11th to the UWBA office by calling 814-368-6181, email sarah.lonzi@uwbanews.org, fax 814-368-5300 or mail to PO Box 504, Bradford, PA. If you are interested in volunteering at the event, please contact Executive Director, Sarah Lonzi, during regular business hours of Monday-Friday, 8am – 2pm, for more information.
Barbara J. EHRHART, 73, of Galeton, PA,
Barbara J. EHRHART, 73, of Galeton, PA, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Born March 28, 1949, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Cora Tinder Walters.
A graduate of Galeton Area High School, she studied cosmetology in Erie. She was employed by Giant Foods in York for 30 years.
Surviving are: a sister, Virginia Cimino; two brothers, Steven Walters and Wayne Walters; nephew, Tony and Julie Cimino and their children, Lauren, Erin, and Braiden; nephew, Mitch Walters; nephew, Marc and Charlene Walters; niece, Heather Walters Linehan and daughter, Norah; and niece, Katie and Tim Hanna and their children, Logan, Eleanor, and Sadie.
She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald Ehrhart.
Memorials may be made to Galeton Public Library, 5 Park Lane, Galeton, PA 16922.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Roulette Township Meeting Rescheduled for November 17th
Lane Restriction Tonight on Route 15 NB in East Buffalo Township, Union County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of a lane restriction tonight on Route 15 northbound in East Buffalo Township, Union County, for a water main project.
On Wednesday, November 9, the contractor will be performing a water main fix along Route 15 northbound approximately 200-feet south of Stadium Road. Motorists can expect the right (driving) lane to be restricted. Work will be performed during the overnight hours.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution through the work zone.
William E. Hurrle Sr, 85, of 60 Hurrle Drive, Lewis Run, PA.
William E. Hurrle Sr, 85, of 60 Hurrle Drive, Lewis Run, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at UPMC Hamot.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Carl J. Destefano, 90, of Angola, Indiana formerly of Warren, PA
Carl J. Destefano, 90, of Angola, Indiana formerly of Warren, PA, passed away on Wednesday November 9, 2022 in Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehab Center. A complete obituary will be published when it’s available. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., Warren, PA has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Jay Township Dispatched For Wildfire on Rt. 555
At 3:30 PM on Wednesday, Jay Township Fire Dept. has been dispatched ton a wildfire at 13201 Rt. 555 that is endangering a residence and a camp. Kersey & Penfield requested to assist. St. Marys & Sinnemahoning also dispatched as well as DCNR. Elkland SAR with manpower & units also requested.
Bennetts Valley ambulance dispatched for patient evaluation.
4:20 PM–Emporium, Johnsonburg & Ridgway requested mutual aid.
5:45 PM–This fire is now a major forest fire. Multiple, multiple fire units have been dispatched from a wide area to fight this fire.
Listen here to scanner traffic for this fire https://www.broadcastify.com/webPlayer/29216
Michael Roy Williams, 73, of Port Allegany, PA.
Michael Roy Williams, 73, of Port Allegany, passed away Sunday (November 10, 2019) at his home in Port Allegany, with his wife by his side.
He was born January 19, 1946 in Port Allegany, the son of Harold Williams and Carmella (Bologna).
Michael’s mother died at a very young age .He was raised by Natalie Grimm untill his father narried his step mother, Agnes Murphy. On November, 7 1964, in Troy, NY, he married Mildred Anne Bubie Williams, who survives.
Mr Williams was a 1964 graduate of Port Allegany High School and attended Hudson Valley Technical School of Troy, NY. He also attended Lincoln Welding School.
Mr. Williams was a metal working occupation teacher employed by the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Career in Port Allegany. Mike spent 26 ½ years teaching and 10 ½ years learning how to teach young adults.
Mike’s main purpose in life was to teach young people how to make a living. He contimued teaching after his death by donating his remains to the Humanity Gifts Registry so young people could learn from research. During mike’s teaching career, he never had a loss of time injury.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by many of his Italian Family.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.