CLEARFIELD – The Lawrence Township Supervisors passed two resolutions at last night’s meeting regarding alleys and private driveways and also regarding disabled persons serving in the fire departments.
Regarding the alleyways, Solicitor James Naddeo said he created the policy to define what the township has followed for years. He said it repeatedly comes up and needed put on paper. Additionally, the resolution states that the property owners could be charged for any work the township does.
The other resolution addresses the policy of those who are on disability and serving the fire companies.
Naddeo said it was brought to his attention that there was a question regarding allowing fire company members who are disabled to the point of being unable to actually serve as firefighters, but wanting to ride in trucks during parades, etc.
“It’s common sense,” he said, referring to the fact that some members really should not respond to fires or accidents, but can be active in other ways.
But in regards to being part of civic events, he said as long as the person can safely get in and out of the vehicle without being a danger to themselves or others, then it should be alright.
When asked about what they should do in the event of a fire call during a parade, Naddeo said if they cannot quickly exit the vehicle, then they will have to remain in the cab and wait while the vehicle responds.
Under the roadmaster report, Ron Woodling stated almost everything has been done to repair damage after the flood, though one street may need patching.
The supervisors approved a bid from Jefferson Paving to tar and chip portions of 21st Street with MC70 oil and a double seal coat. The quoted price was $6,451.92 and Woodling will verify the price today.
The township received their allotment of Act 13 money. The amount this year is $350,204.47. Last year, the township received $484,341.37.
The final payment of dirt and gravel road funds was also received by the township in the amount of $25,229.37.
Montgomery Run Grant drawdowns for two acid mine drainage cleanup sites were also approved.
In 2003 the township passed an ordinance for business licenses for eating and drinking establishments, but it was never really enforced. The supervisors voted to rescind the ordinance.
The supervisors also voted to donate a boom mower for an older tractor to Ferguson Township.