STONINGTON - Roadmaster Jon Clemens and assistant roadmaster Jeff Murphy of Shamokin Township announced plans to attend a class to become Class A tank operators. Clemens said he was informed that according to new Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulations, someone in the township must be responsible for fuel tanks in case of a fuel spill. The regulations go into effect Aug. 18.
It would cost $4,000 to $5,000 per year to employ someone for this task, but the class for Clemens and Murphy will only cost the township $270.
Under DEP regulations, Supervisors Tom Carl, John Klinger and Greg Rachau will be listed as Class C operators, Clemens said. Supervisors will receive instruction from Clemens.
Clemens also reported at Wednesday night's meeting that a salt and cinder surplus will enable the township to lower next year's commitment to 80 tons instead of the usual 100-ton contract. Clemens gave a list of work being done during days of warmer temperatures.
Supervisors decided to sell the township's 1991 Chevy single-axle dump truck with a plow. Sealed bids, advertising in one of the municipal magazines and utilizing the Asset Auctions website were discussed as possible options. The board chose the Internet route in hopes or reaching a wider audience and because it entails no cost to the township. The minimum price will be $6,500.
Insurance representative Tony Rosini presented the board with a dividend check from Keystone Insurers Group for $968.88. Rosini said he hoped it would have been a larger sum, but catastrophes in the state, including hail and flood damage, impacted the final number.
George Wolfe presented the monthly fire department report. He also reported the annual fund drive is under way, and the auxiliary is planning a chicken barbecue in September. Stonington and Upper Augusta fire companies will hold a gun raffle in the near future.
Secretary and teasurer's reports were accepted as reported by secretary Stephanie McKinney. Solicitor James Bathgate gave a brief report.