Putting cows on the front page since 1885.
Putting cows on the front page since 1885.
The April regular meeting of South Woodbury Township was held on April 6 and lasted one and a half hours due to many items on the agenda.
The treasurer’s report showed $2,115,387 in total liabilities and equity. Wastewater Treatment Facility total liabilities and equity is $6,836,350 as of March 31, 2021.
Liquid Fuels Tax Fund Payment of $102,127 was received by the township.
Bids were opened for a road project which is Mulley Lane in New Enterprise. Russell Standard, which has an office in Chambersburg, won the bid at $38,776. Work should begin in early June on this project.
A PennDOT Bridge Safety Inspection Report revealed Bridge No. 3 on Old Mill Road needs repairs to the left corner and will need to be reconstructed.
No deficiencies found in the township audit.
An inspection will be done by the township supervisors of traffic signs and signals.
Some discussion took place on the Enid Teeter Subdivision. The discussion will be continued at the next regular township meeting.
The Wind Energy Ordinance update was reviewed. The supervisors decided that the ordinance would remain unchanged.
The supervisors issued a reminder to residents that as of April 3, callers must dial 8-1-4 and then the seven-digit telephone number for all phone calls.
The Christmas decoration update was done. It was determined that it would be too costly to put decorations up on the telephone poles. PennDOT will not allow an outlet on any pole with a transformer on it. The number of lights on a decoration would determine the cost of putting up the decoration. The supervisors tabled consideration of the project.
The township supervisors agreed to donate $100 to the Bedford County Fireman’s Association.
On March 11, President Biden signed into law a $1.9 trillion federal coronavirus relief package, known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The supervisors reported that this package will provide $360 billion for state and local governments, with approximately $13.5 billion coming to Pennsylvania.
Townships will receive 50 percent of their distribution in June 2021, and the remaining 50 percent a year from now, in June 2022.
Nearly four years is allocated for the township to spend the incoming money. Funds may be used for expenses in four categories:
1. Responding to the COVID-19 emergency or addressing its negative economic impacts.
2. Providing pay to eligible workers performing essential work or grants eligible to employers that have eligible workers.
3. Lost revenue replacement for the provisions of government services due to the COVID-19 emergency.
4. Make necessary investments in water, sewer and broadband infrastructure.
Township officials will begin to evaluate their options and plan how to use these funds properly and to best benefit the community.
The next regular meeting of the South Woodbury Township supervisors will be held March 4, 2021.
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