Monthly
Meeting
Minutes

Covington Township – Tioga County
Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
February 13, 2006

The February 13, 2006 regular meeting of the Covington Township Board of Supervisors was held in the Covington
Township Municipal Building at 114 East Hill Road, Covington, PA.  Chairman Tom Wivell called the meeting to order at
7:00PM.  Present along with the Chairman were Supervisors Decker Everett, Bud Brooks and Secretary-Treasurer Lisa
Everett.

Visitors attending the meeting were: Bill Hall, Roger Chilson and Brad Copp and EMTA.

Minutes of the meeting held on January 3, 2006 were reviewed, motion to pass: 1st – D. Everett, 2nd – G. Brooks, all ayes.

The treasurer’s report was reviewed, motion to accept:  1st – D. Everett, 2nd – G. Brooks, all ayes.

Recognition of visitors:  Bill Hall was present to inquire about the Frost-Chilson property situation.  Ralph Davis advised he
had spoken with Duane Frost and the situation is being handled.  Roger Chilson was present in regards to the letter
received from the Board of Supervisors pertaining to the ZHB solicitor.  Roger presented his findings to the board.  Motion
made by the board to appoint Robert Chappell as the ZHB solicitor; 1st – D. Everett, 2nd – G. Brooks, al ayes.  Roger
agreed to submit a quarterly report regarding the work being completed by the ZHB.  Mr. Bradley Copp was present
questioning as to the whereabouts of his firewood.  He was advised that the firewood was returned.  

The bills list was reviewed.  Motion to pay bills listed: 1st – G. Brooks, 2nd – D. Everett, all ayes.

Building Permits:  Building permits were reviewed.

Sewer Permits: Sewer permits were reviewed.  Township sewer has been completed and inspected.

Real Estate Transfer Report was reviewed.

Planning Commission:  Connie Baker advised the Planning Commission ahs changed it’s meeting from the first Thursday
until the third Thursday of the month.  Connie advised the commission approved the Belawski subdivision also.

Zoning Report:  Zoning report presented by Ralph Davis.

Salvage Yard Committee:  No report.

OLD BUSINESS:

Sewer project update:  Final completion has been issued by the engineer; motion to approve Final certificate of
completion; 1st – D. Everett, 2nd G. Brooks, all ayes.

Pay request approval - motion to approve; 1st – G. Brooks, 2nd – D. Everett, all ayes.

New agreement with RTMA regarding the West Motel needs signing; agreement was already approved in previous
meetings.

EMTA requested that the Board of Supervisors take into consideration the lack of employees in their building in regards to
the monthly sewer fees.  All information will be passed onto the township engineer Scot Bray for his review.

Star-Crest Motel has requested a payment plan for the motel for the tap-in fees.  Agreement made to accept $500.00 per
month plus interest.   Secretary will send a letter to the owner’s of the motel.

Interest rate on tap-in fees – Board of Supervisors decided to charge 1 ½% on tap-in fees if allowable by RUS.  Motion to
charge interest – 1st – G. Brooks, 2nd – D. Everett, all ayes.

Bids will be advertised next week for pipe, gravel, salt brine etc for opening at next meeting.

Auditors had their organization meeting and have begun the annual audit.

Secretary advises she met with Sandra Olson in regards to the DCNR grant.  The situation has changed with Covington
Township to apply for the grant now.  Supervisors decided not to have the secretary apply for the grant.  Motion – 1st D.
Everett, 2nd – G. Brooks, all ayes.

New Business:

Belawski Subdivision presented to the Board of Supervisors.  Same approved.

Salt contract has been received by the state, motion to approve; 1st – G. Brooks, 2nd – D. Everett, all ayes.

Ethics Class in Williamsport on March 21, no supervisors interested in attending.

Acre Course in Williamsport on April 4 – Tom and Bud will attend.

Route 15 Coalition due bill received, motion to continue membership; 1st G. Brooks, 2nd – D. Everett, all ayes.

TCCCC due bill received, motion to continue membership; 1st G. Brooks, 2nd – D. Everett, all ayes.

Forms for vehicle regarding injuries, accidents, and road and gravel logs presented to Board of Supervisors; motion to use
1st G. Brooks, 2nd D. Everett, all ayes.

Executive session regarding employee situation.

Motion to adjourn the meeting; 1st – D. Everett, 2nd – G. Brooks, all ayes.

Meeting adjourned at 8:43PM