Monday’s Foster Township supervisors monthly meeting was a relatively quick one — lasting a little over 20 minutes with six in attendance.
The supervisors passed an ordinance requiring township property owners with accessibility to Bradford City Water Authority’s water supply to connect to the system. Another ordinance passed gives the Water Authority the responsibility of “taking care of their stuff, and the Foster Township people are not going to have to chase after it,” as explained by Hocker.
Additional information regarding the ordinances was sought from Gus Crissman, but Crissman did not have any additional details as he told The Era eligibility for those who have to connect to the Water Authority’s lines is “up in the air right at the moment.”
“In 1970, a city water line went into Derrick City. I believe they had the option to refuse water but, on the other side of the coin, they put a lien on their house,” Crissman explained. “I’m not sure if that’s going to be the pact this time. It’s pretty early, in my estimation.”
The supervisors answered questions from one constituent about renovations at the intersection of Derrick Road and East Main Street, and about improving the quality of South Fourth Street. Chairman of supervisors George Hocker said the township has accepted a bid for work at the intersection. Hocker also explained there will be paving this summer in the area of Derrick Road and South Fourth Street.
The supervisors proceeded to pass motions to advertise the sale of a dump truck, and the purchase of a sewer jetter. The supervisors also passed motions to accept bids for a sewer project listed in the 2019 budget, to open a claim to recapture taxes from 2018 from SRH Development, and to approve a tax refund to Land Management Systems Inc. from 2015 through 2018. The easement agreement with a development company for the Foster Brook traffic signal upgrade project was also approved.
Foster Township Police Chief Thomas Munn read his report for the month of April –– which saw nine motor vehicle accidents, 66 citations issued, 11 criminal investigations and 5,114 patrol miles.
Code Enforcement Officer Bob Baker said there were 16 complaints during April, adding 11 were resolved and three are ongoing.
Under old business, Crissman noted that several residents do not have their address signs put up. Crissman urged residents to get their signs put up –– saying, “If an ambulance or emergency vehicle is looking for your residence and you don’t have an address sign out in front of your house, it’s going to be very difficult for them to find you.”
Hocker echoed Crissman’s words by adding, “It’s your safety and for your loved ones.”
Hocker noted renovations taking place at the Derrick City ball fields and asked residents who take their pets to play on the field to clean up after their pets.
The supervisors also noted the township’s Spring Cleanup Day is Saturday from 8-10 a.m. at the Tuna Crossroads. The township is not taking electronics or tires, but officials said there is a place in St. Marys that will take in electronics as a donation.
