Call to order: Meeting was called to order at 7: 00 pm by Chairman, Stephanie A. Egger. The Chairman led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Supervisors present were Stephanie A. Egger, Timothy D

NEW BUSINESS:
1. State Police: Stephanie A. Egger stated that the report for August 2015 was received. There were 20 incidents in Hamilton Township; 7 criminal, 2 collisions and 11 service calls.
2. Liberty Fire Co. No. 11: Stephanie A. Egger presented the report for August 2015. In August there were 5 EMS calls in Hamilton Township.
3. United Hook & Ladder Co. No. 33: The Chairman presented the report for August 2015. There were 50 incidents, 4 were in Hamilton Township.
4. Adams Regional EMS: Stephanie A. Egger presented the report for the month of August 2015. The ARMS/EMS service had 427 incidents in August 2015; there were 10 in Hamilton Township.
5. Hampton Fire Company: P J Trimmer was present from Hampton. The Chairman presented his report for August 2015. They had 17 incidents, there was one in Hamilton Township.
6. Winter Municipal Services Renewal: Stephanie A. Egger stated that action needs to be taken to approve and sign the PennDot Municipal Winter Agreement for snow removal on Pine Run Road for the period of 2015-16. We are to receive $5,406.04. Ron L. Weidner made a motion to sign the agreement as submitted. Timothy D. Beard III second the motion. Motion carried.
7. Letter of Credit/Cross Keys Fellowship Church: Stephanie A. Egger stated that action needs to be taken to accept the Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit for Cross Keys Fellowship Community Park. Attorney Ronald Tomasko was given a copy to review. Attorney Ronald Tomasko stated that the letter looks like it’s in order, however the date is incorrect. Stephanie A. Egger will have them draft another letter. Timothy D. Beard III made a motion to approve the letter with correction. Ron L. Weidner second the motion. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
8. Resolution 2015-60: The Chairman stated that action needs to be taken to approve this Resolution for the Land Development Plan for Cross Keys Community Park’s – Phase 1 Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan. Timothy D. Beard III made a motion to approve this resolution. Ron L. Weidner second the motion. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
9. Resolution 2015-61: Stephanie A. Egger stated that action needs to be taken to accept and approve the Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) of $6,319.00 for the Trustees of PA Municipalities Retirement Plan through PSATS for the 2016 year. Timothy D. Beard III made a motion to accept the MMO. Ron L. Weidner second the motion. Motion passed by unanimous vote.

10. Veterans Director, Stan Clark, will be hosting a Veteran’s Town Hall Meeting on September 30, 2015 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Gettysburg American Legion Post located at 528 E. Middle Street, Gettysburg. Representatives from both the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Lebanon and the VA Regional Office in Philadelphia will be available to answer all questions on all aspects of Veteran’s benefits and services. A notice has been posted on the bulletin board.

11. Hudson Energy: Stephanie A. Egger stated that she wanted to advise the Board that she had to send the first Hudson Energy agreement back for correction. They had the Township listed as an “Authority,” this will be corrected to read “Municipality.”
12. Bridge Projects – Home & Protectory Roads: The Chairman stated that action needs to be taken to approve proceeding with the bid process for the Bridge projects. These should be two (2) separate bids. Ron L. Weidner stated that he feels we should go with the pre-cast culvert. Chad Clabaugh stated that the next step is the permitting, which will cost about $10,000. Chad Clabaugh presented a letter dated 9/14/2015 stating the Scope of services for this project.

After further discussion, Ron L. Weidner made a motion to move forward with the Bridge replacement. Timothy D. Beard III second the motion. Motion passed by unanimous vote.

The secretary will send a letter to Paradise Township, our partner in this project, advising them of Hamilton Township’s decision.
13. Parks & Recreation Committee: The Chairman stated that we need to respond to a Memo received from this committee, with a request to earmark the balance of the Parks & Recreation General Funds for the purpose of future matching grants. Virginia Zickafoose stated that the matching grant could be $25 to $50,000. The availability of grants was discussed. Stephanie A. Egger asked Virginia Zickafoose if the Feasibility Study was finished. Virginia Zickafoose stated that it was. Stephanie A. Egger stated that there is $59,793.49 in the Parks & Recreation General fund. Timothy D. Beard III made a motion to earmark the Parks & Recreation funds as requested. Ron L. Weidner second the motion. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
14. Parks & Recreation Committee: Stephanie A. Egger stated that we need to respond to a Memo received from this committee requesting approval to send Deborah A. Brogan and Jim Dysart to a DCNR Grant Workshop on November 2^nd. There is no charge for the workshop. Ron L. Weidner made a motion to approve sending Deborah A. Brogan and Jim Dysart to this workshop. Timothy D. Beard III second the motion. Motion carried.
15. Pennsylvania Municipal Code Alliance, Inc. & PA Dept. of Labor & Industry Audit: The Chairman stated that a request has been received from Pennsylvania Municipal Code Alliance, Inc. conduct an audit of Uniform Construction Code Permitting in our Township. Stephanie A. Egger recommended that we have Wesley Winner work on this audit. Stephanie A. Egger then made that motion. Ron L. Weidner second the motion. Motion passed by unanimous vote.