CLEARFIELD – The Lawrence Township Supervisors received three bids for 2016 paving projects at last night’s meeting but tabled a decision until their next meeting while they review the projects with the township roadmaster.
Bids for paving of six township roads plus sealing of two roads included: New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co. for $383,085.50; HRI, Inc. for $357,877; Glenn O. Hawbaker for $373,126.90.
Roadmaster Ron Woodling said the lowest bid from HRI was $3,000 more than his estimations for the paving projects.
Woodling reported that the road crew has moved to repairing potholes on the township’s dirt and gravel roads after working on the paved roads. He asked that residents report missed or developed potholes to the township office so they may be repaired.
Woodling said they have also been working on upgrading the township’s road signage. He said the stop signs at township and state road intersections are being replaced by larger signs. All others, he added, are being refaced.
Woodling noted a problem with placement of a stop sign on Valley View Drive, as approved by the supervisors’ enactment of an ordinance for the same at their last meeting.
Solicitor James Naddeo said a change in location would require amending the ordinance. Supervisor Bill Lawhead said he will meet with Woodling to review the issues at the site and develop an alternative location for the stop sign for the next meeting.
The supervisors approved to advertise for bids for 1,000 tons of 2RC limestone for the township and for 2,080 tons of BSA stone for Hemlock Hollow Road. The Hemlock Hollow road project is funded by a Dirt & Gravel Roads grant of $64,168 through the Clearfield Conservation District.
The supervisors discussed the county Solid Waste Authority’s decision to remove recycling receptacles across the county, including the one at Glen Richey. The supervisors agreed they would be willing to establish a scheduled recycling pick-up for the Glen Richey – Carbon Mine Road area if there is enough interest from the residents.
It was estimated that the township would need commitment from at least 24 residents to be able to schedule the recycling service. Residents of the Glen Richey area are encouraged to contact the township office to request the service and to arrange to pick up recycling bins for the collection service.
The supervisors approved a request from the Recreational Park board for permission to upgrade the park’s football field. Township Secretary Barbara Shaffner said the park association has funds in reserve to help pay for the project, but had also checked the availability of grant funds.
Lawhead noted that the park would need a current master plan to be considered for grant funding. He said the board would have to research when the last master plan was completed and whether it should be updated.
Supervisor Chairman Randy Powell reported that the park had received a donation of poles and lights and said the ball field improvement should include preparations for eventual placement of the lights, even if they are not included in the field upgrade project, to avoid disrupting the new field when they are able to install the lights.
Supervisors also approved:
- The reappointment of Amy Lezzer to the Recreational Park Board, term to run to 2021
- The Clearfield Alliance Christian School Booster Club’s request to hold their annual Wolf Run 5K race at the Wolf Run Industrial Park on May 28 at 9 a.m.
- A sub-division request for Nelson Road.
Code Enforcement Officer Debra Finkbeiner reminds residents that on April 1 the township will begin enforcement of the Grass and Weed Ordinance, and suggests that mowers and weed eaters be readied.
Finkbeiner also reminds residents of the township’s burning ordinances restricting burning of trash, and allowing small yard fires only for cooking and social gatherings.