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Covington Township – Tioga County
Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
April 11, 2006

The April 11, 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: John Detweiler, Richard Cowan, Charles Andrews, Leroy Frost, Raymond Frost,
Robert Miller and Robert Miller II.

Minutes of the meeting held on March 13, 2006 were reviewed, motion to pass: 1st – G. Brooks, 2nd – D. Everett, all ayes.

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

Recognition of visitors: John Detweiler of Mansfield present in reference to the Wilcox subdivision. Board of Supervisors
advised that the plans would not be signed due to list of outstanding violations on the property. Planning Commission
has approved the plans based on the merits of the subdivision. Agreement made by the Board of Supervisors that the
plans would be approved pending the clean-up of the property. Motion to approve; 1st – T. Wivell, 2nd – G. Brooks, all
ayes. Charlie Andrews presented info to the Board about utilizing old tires to stabilize roads. Charlie also requested a
truck and driver for April 22, 2006 for clean-up, G. Brooks to assist. Motion to allow G. Brooks to drive the Ford F550; 1st
– T. Wivell, 2nd – D. Everett, all ayes. Robert Miller from 20 Mack Road is requesting approval for a used motorcycle
license to repair motorcycles at 20 Mack Road. All motorcycles will be housed indoors except for a few that would be for
sale. Motion to approve; 1st – G. Brooks, 2nd – D. Everett, all ayes. Secretary will provide Mr. Miller with a letter of
approval. Dick Cowan was present to inquire about a pipe and gravel to be installed on E. Barber Road, D. Everett will
look into the situation. Leroy and Raymond Frost were present in reference to a letter of violation they received from
Ralph Davis. After discussion an agreement to clean up was made between the Zoning Officer and both Leroy and
Raymond Frost. Raymond Frost also questioned as to building code regulations, he will check wit Richmond Twp code
officer and the contact the secretary with the information he receives.

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

Building Permits: There were no building permits.

Sewer Permits: Sewer permits were reviewed.

Real Estate Transfer Report was reviewed.

Planning Commission: Letter presented from the PC to the BOS advising of the denial of the subdivision of the Tokarz
property on Tokarz Road. Motion to deny subdivision: 1st – T. Wivell, 2nd – G. Brooks, all ayes.

Zoning Report: Zoning report presented by Ralph Davis. ZO advised of the problem concerning the violations at the
Fenstermacher property. Two of the vehicles are owned by Miles Fenstermacher Jr who is currently serving in Iraq. She
has been given a temporary permit for the vehicles but they must be removed within 30 days of his return.

Salvage Yard Committee: No report at this time.

OLD BUSINESS:

Sewer project update: Secretary showed the BOS coupon booklets for the sewer program to implement instead of
monthly bills. There is a requisition to be signed but need further information from USDA to complete same. Will get
signatures when it is ready to go. There are two delinquent accounts left unpaid with no arrangements being made.

Salt brine bids – the township spent $3195.00 last year, no need to place out for bids again, telephone bids reveal RA
Gee as the lowest. Motion to accept RA Gee as the salt brine provider; 1st – G. Brooks, 2nd 0 D. Everett, all ayes.

The township spent $14160 last year on cinders so that will need to be rebid. Motion to rebid cinders; 1st – D. Everett,
2nd – G. Brooks, all ayes.

The township spent $7916.00 last year on pipe. Motion to rebid; 1st – G. Brooks, 2nd – D. Everett, all ayes.

The Kwik Fill credit cards are in the vehicles and ready to be utilized.

New Business:

Liquid Fuels monies have arrived - $72,746.00

Supervisor Brooks advised of a situation regarding vacation and that there needs to be some changes regarding the
policy. Secretary will work up a revised policy and new request form.

Received a letter from the Blossburg Recreation Board requesting a donation. Motion to donate $250.00 – 1st D.
Everett, 2nd – G. Brooks, all ayes.

Supervisor Brooks advises of the need to purchase the tailgate spreader for the Ford F550, D. Everett will put specifics
together to advertise. Motion to advertise for the spreader – 1st T. Wivell, 2nd – G. Brooks, all ayes.

Secretary advises of the need to have the residents comply with the new 9-1-1 readdressing requirements in reference to
the proper posting of the numbers. Secretary will place an ad in the Penny-Saver advising of the placement of signs.

The Borough of Mansfield is requesting a letter of support to DCED as the borough is applying for a grant to revitalize the
armory which is being purchased by the borough. Motion to send letter; 1st – T. Wivell, 2nd – G. Brooks, all ayes.

A gravel bar permit was been submitted by Stu Lisowski for the river down near his property. Motion to approve the
permit; 1st – G. Brooks, 2nd – T. Wivell, all ayes.

Bid sheet from Chemung Supply for vests and signs due to the new regulations coming out. No decision needs to be
made at this time; municipalities have until 2011 (?) for the new regulations to comply.

Supervisor Wivell advised of a tree that has fallen from the cemetery in Cherry Flats onto a resident’s property, D. Everett
will take a look at it.

Supervisor Wivell questioned as to the mowing of cemeteries this year. Motions to have T. Wivell mow the cemeteries;
1st G. Brooks, 2nd D. Everett, all ayes.

Decision to have D. Everett and D. Frost to work spring clean-up.

Executive session in regards to an employee matter.

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:48PM