RESOLUTION 2010-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SHOHOLA TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR RETURN CHECKS, A SERVICE CHARGE FOR A MEMO BILLS, DUPLICATE TAX BILL OR A CERTIFICATION OF TAXES ISSUED BY THE SHOHOLA TOWNSHIP TAX COLLECTOR TO BE DEPOSITED INTO THE TAX COLLECTOR FUND. WHEREAS, the Township Tax Collector receive payments for taxes and other transactions; and WHEREAS, the checks are from time to time returned or are not initially honored by the drafter banks resulting in a fee assessed against  the Tax Collector; and WHEREAS, The Tax Collector upon request issues a memo bill, duplicate tax bill or certification of taxes; NOWTHEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Shohola Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania as follows: Returned Check Fee- The fee for any returned … Read entire post »

RESOLUTION 2010-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SHOHOLA TOWNSHIP,COUNTY OF PIKE, PENNSYLVANIA,DECLARING ITS INTENT TO FOLLOW THE SCHEDULES AND PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSITION OF RECORDS AS SET FORTH IN THE MUNICIPAL RECORDS MANUAL APPROVED ON DECEMBER 16, 2008. WHEREAS, a Local Government Records Committee was created by Act 428 of 1968 and empowered thereby to make rules and regulations for records disposition; and, WHEREAS, the Municipal Records Manual was approved by said committee on December 16, 2008; and, WHEREAS, the Township of Shohola, desires to dispose of records according to statutory requirements; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by The Board of Supervisors of Shohola Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania, that it intends to follow the schedules and procedures for disposition of records as set forth in the Municipal Records Manual approved on December … Read entire post »

RESOLUTION NO. 2010-07 Opposition to Forced Local Government Mergers and Consolidations A RESOLUTION of the Township of Shohola, County of Pike, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in opposition to forced mergers and consolidations of local governments in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Townships are excellent fiscal stewards that have been doing more with less ever since the days of William Penn and are run by elected officials who live and work in the communities they represent and are more committed to pinching pennies and working together to stretch tax dollars than anyone else in government today; and WHEREAS, various special interests suggest that there are too many local governments in Pennsylvania and that reducing this figure through forced boundary change will somehow lead to greater economic conditions and the better delivery of services in the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, no … Read entire post »

RESOLUTION 2010-06 DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PERSONNEL POLICY This Policy is established by Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Shohola Township, Pike County adopted and effective August 12, 2010, and shall continue in effect until amended or terminated by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. I.          PURPOSE A.        To comply with the requirements of employers pursuant to the state and federal laws and regulations concerning commercial drivers licenses (CDL) insofar as they apply to this Township. B.        To conform the employment policies of this Township with the requirements of said law and regulations. II.        APPLICATION This Policy shall apply only to the category of employees and applicants for employment who are required to have a CDL license for employment by this township and who are assigned to operate township-owned, leased or borrowed vehicles or … Read entire post »

RESOLUTION NO. 2010-05 Resolved that Shohola Township has begun the complex task of understanding and determining a plan of action in dealing with gas drilling.  To that end, we believe the following points on Gas Drilling. Resolved that the rights and concerns of all private property owners must be protected and preserved; Resolved that currently we believe there are insufficient safeguards for our invaluable natural resources such as the Delaware River Basin and our population in general.  We ask all state and federal agencies conduct a review of their Gas Drilling Policies and implement adequate safeguards. Resolved that Shohola Township will conduct research to determine the Townships options in dealing with the Gas Drilling issue and then act accordingly. FURTHER RESOLVED that Shohola Township recognizes Gas Drilling has the potential for major economic benefits.  However, … Read entire post »

RESOLUTION 2010-04 PUBLIC MEETING PROCEDURES It is, on this 9th day of September, 2010, RESOLVED, That all regular and special meetings of Shohola Township shall be conducted according to the following order of business: Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Adoption of Agenda Consent Agenda Minutes of Previous Meeting Correspondence Administrative Actions Staff Reports Old Business New Business Public Comment (10 minutes) Adjournment FURTHER RESOLVED, That public comment at regular or special meetings shall be governed by the following rules and regulations: 1) A period of public comment (maximum 3 minutes, unless the Chairman recognizes exigent circumstances) shall be held as to each agenda item, as each is announced and before official action is taken on that item.  Comment during such periods is limited to the agenda item at issue. 2) A period of general public comment (maximum 10 minutes, unless the Chairman recognizes exigent … Read entire post »

RESOLUTION NO. 2010-03 WHEREAS the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Shohola Township Have agreed to use the dotGrants on-line reporting system to file the required Liquid Fuels forms annually, but not limited to the MS-965 and MS-999 forms. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED 1.         That the Legislative Body of this Municipality enters into an agreement                   to the requirements and obligations of this on-line reporting program; 2.    That the Legislative Body hereby designates the following person and   any Officers holding the following title/positions Township Secretary/Treasurer to execute and provide all information necessary for the completion of said application, and to execute all documents necessary to effect such an agreement, including but not limited to, an Electronic Access Licensing Agreement (EALA) on behalf of the Municipality. Passed this 10th day of June, 2010 Shohola Township Board … Read entire post »