NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY
Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area Authority
RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR OHV – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT –
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
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MINUTES 9-16-2016 – 6:30 pm.
Chairman: Call to order. Time:_6:30_
Chairman: Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman: Moment of Silence
Secretary: Roll Call:
EXCUSED
PRESENT
PRESENT
PRESENT
D. Crowl
M. Schwartz
J. Backes
P. Mack
Public Comment – Agenda Items Only:
Chairman: Is there any public comment on agenda items only? NONE
PRESENT
B. Yorwarth
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Secretary’s Report / Minutes:
Chairman: I would ask for a Motion to approve the minutes of the August 15, 2016 meeting?
Motion:
Second:
YORWARTH
SCHWARTZ
On the question? NONE
Voice Vote
All in Favor?
YES
Any Opposed?
NO
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_
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Treasurer’s Report:
Chairman: I would ask for a Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report and ratify the payment of the
bills contained within. BALANCE ON HAND AS OF AUGUST 1, 2016 $55,064.68 – TOTAL
RECEIPTS $109,583.63 – TOTAL EXPENSES $109,021.22 – BALANCE ON HAND AS OF 8-312016 $55,627.09. ONE ITEM OF NOTE WAS THE RECEIPTS AND EXPESES WERE HIGHER
THIS MONTH FOR A $76,352.97 TRANSFER FROM THE LINE OF CREDIT TO THE COUNTY
OF NORTHUMBERLAND FOR THE AOAA SHARE OF THE CONSTRUCTION GRANTS.
Motion:
Second:
MACK
SCHWARTZ
On the question? NONE
Roll Call Vote:
EXCUSED
YES
YES
YES, ABSTAIN YES
FROM
PAYMENT TO
CSP DUE TO
FAMILY
RELATIONSHI
P
D. Crowl
M. Schwartz
J. Backes
P. Mack
B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES__
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Correspondence:
Chairman: The board would recognize the following correspondence: NONE, ITEMS CAN BE
HELD UNTIL NEW BUSINESS.
Directors Report / Public Announcements:
 Members of the AOAA Authority met with the County Commissioners on August 30, 2016
for a project update and to discuss property management
 Members of the AOAA Authority along with the Director of Operations attended a Coal
Township Zoning Board hearing on 9-14-2016 regarding the SKS Campground proposal.
 We would like to thank Bob Troutman and Shikellamey Track & Field for participating in
the Northumberland County promotional video and for maintaining a section of trail outside
of Sunbury for this promotional video.
Director of Operations
 Thank you to AOAA Staff along with staff and volunteers from CMN, Reading Anthracite,
Anthracite Trailriders, KORVA, EVOR, and PA Jeeps for the successful completion of the
Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Ride held on 9-10-2016. Thank you to the Zerbe Rod
and Gun for holding the chicken BBQ, and to the County Commissioner for participating in
the event. THIS WAS A WELL PLANNED AND RUN EVENT. LIKELY THE
BIGGEST EVENT HELD TO DATE AT THE AOAA. WAS A HUGE SUCCESS.
CHAIRMAN BACKES THANKED THE DIRECTOR AND ALL SUPPORT STAFF AND
VOLUNTEERS FOR TAKING AN IDEA JUST A FEW SHORT MONTHS AGO AND
FULLY EXECUTING IT. THANKS TO ALL THOSE IN ZERBE TOWNSHIP WHO
SUPPORTED THE IDEA AND HELPED MAKE IT HAPPEN.
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Chairman:
I would like to thank the following for the donations to the project NONE
11)
Chairman: I would like to ask for a motion to submit the DCNR Circuit Rider Year end payment
request for 2015-2016 in the amount of $37,500 to DCNR. (Ratification)
Motion:
Second:
SCHWARTZ
MACK
On the question? NONE
Roll Call Vote:
EXCUSED
YES
YES
YES
YES
D. Crowl
M. Schwartz
J. Backes
P. Mack
B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_
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Chairman: I would like to ask for a motion submit the Commonwealth Financing Authority Payment
Request form for the Carbon Run AMD Project request 1 and 2, along with the Commonwealth of PA
PEPP Enrollment form for electronic payments. (Ratification)
Motion:
Second:
SCHWARTZ
MACK
On the question? NONE
Roll Call Vote:
EXCUSED
YES
YES
YES
YES
D. Crowl
M. Schwartz
J. Backes
P. Mack
B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_
13)
Chairman: I would like to ask for a motion to apply for Environmental Quality Incentives Program
(EQIP) through USDA- Natural Resource Conservation Service for Technical Services in writing a
Master Plan for Timber Management and to authorize the Chairman and Secretary to sign the
Conservation Program Application.
Motion:
Second:
YORWARTH
SCHWARTZ
On the question? NONE
Roll Call Vote:
EXCUSED
YES
YES
YES
YES
D. Crowl
M. Schwartz
J. Backes
P. Mack
B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_
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Chairman: I would like to ask for a motion to approve the hiring of Thelma Amarose to fill the
position of Ranger at a rate of $9.00 per hour upon the recommendation of the Director of Operations.
Motion:
Second:
MACK
YORWARTH
On the question? NONE
Roll Call Vote:
EXCUSED
YES
YES
YES
YES
D. Crowl
M. Schwartz
J. Backes
P. Mack
B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_
15)
Chairman: Is there any old business? NONE
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Chairman: Is there any new business?
CHAIRMAN BACKES TURNED THE FLOOR OVER TO DIRECTOR PORZI FOR AN EXPLANATION
ON THE INSURANCE AUDIT. FOLLOWING DISCUSSION MOTION TO PAY CHRISTIAN
BAKER / BERKELEY INSURANCE FOR THE 2015-2016 INSURANCE AUDIT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $9,353.43
Motion:
On the question?
Roll Call Vote:
EXCUSED
D. Crowl
MACK
NONE
Second:
YORWARTH
YES
M. Schwartz
YES
J. Backes
YES
P. Mack
YES
B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_
CHAIRMAN BACKES TURNED THE FLOOR OVER TO DIRECTOR PORZI FOR AN EXPLANATION
ON THE PROPOSAL TO FILL THE WATER TRUCK. FOLLOWING DISCUSSION ABOUT THE
PROJECT LOCATION, AMOUNT, AND SET UP. MOTION TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE FROM
TM SERVICES OF PAXINOS TO INSTALL A CATCH BASIN, 800 FEET OF PLASTIC PIPE,
AND ALL OTHER SUPPORTING EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,500
AND FOR THE DIRECTOR TO COORDINATE THE TIMING OF THIS FALL OR NEXT
SPRING WITH THE CONTRACTOR.
Motion:
Second:
YORWARTH
MACK
On the question? NONE
Roll Call Vote:
EXCUSED
YES
YES
YES
YES
D. Crowl
M. Schwartz
J. Backes
P. Mack
B. Yorwarth
The Motion passes / fails _PASSES_
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Chairman: Is there any public comment on items other than those on the agenda? NONE
Chairman: Is there a need for an executive session? NO
Chairman: Is there a Motion to Adjourn?
Motion:
MACK
Meeting adjournment time:_6:53_