The league has $11,000 and wants to purchase the last piece to put water to the ball field.
The supervisors agreed. The league also plans to erect a concession stand in the future.
Dave Carter, president of the Community Council that oversees the doctor's office on Skyline Drive said the council is working with Elk County Regional Medical Center to convert the house owned by council into a sleep lab on the top floor and one a therapy center on the bottom floor. They are looking into the renovation and asked the board if they would waive the cost of the building permit. The board agreed.
Sgt. Daniels of the Pennsylvania State Police was present to ask if the township had any concerns. The board agreed that the police do an excellent job.
Daniels said the most problems in the township occur at the Wal-Mart site such as drug transactions, criminal mischief and theft. He said these are to be expected but he did not have any other major problems in the township. He made it clear that the police have an open-door policy and not to hesitate to contact them.
Scott Surra requested help with a water line feeding Krise Road.
There are many new homes on that road and the residents put in a lot of money to put in a 6-inch water line only to learn later that the pipes feeding this are only 2-inches.
Since this will involve digging up a portion of Rt. 948, the cost will be about $11,000 of which the St. Marys Water Authority will pay half.
Since there is money available in the hydrant fund, the board agreed to move this money from that fund to the general fund and then pay approximately $5,600 for this project.
Cheryl Ruffner of the Sewer Authority talked at length on the situation at the sewage treatment plant. She said there is a need for a headworks at the plant to filter grit, plastics, etc. The authority has about $330,000 left on a PennVEST loan but needs about $525,000.
The authority will lose the money they have if not used and can see no way to get more money.
The township employees are not permitted to work on this project as by law no township employee can do authority work. The only employees permitted is the sewer employee of which there are two. Nothing was settled on this.
Township residents that are already in college and are pursuing a degree in environmental engineering or environmental science are reminded of the Veolia Greentree Landfill scholarships that are available for $2,500.
The applications must be returned by July 29 and are available at the township office.
Ray Gahr will become the zoning board alternate since there was a resignation.
Also, the township will look at the property at the corner of Robin Road and Maple Street as the owner has complained of the damage to their yard by the snow removal operations.
Randy Gradizzi reported that notice was received from EOG proposing the drilling of gas wells on Toby Water property.
He has an appointment with representatives to look over the site as this is on a public watershed.
Fox Township park will hold a Memorial 5K Run/Walk Saturday at the park. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. This year's race is dedicated to the memory of William Rothrock, Leo Gregory and Carl and Pear Saline.
As a foot note, Supervisor Mike Keller informed the township of a push to eliminate local governments. He said acting secretary of the DCNR George Cornelius is for this and also wants to reduce school districts in the state.
Keller urged residents to get involved and contact Sen. Joe Scarnati, R-Brockway, to not appoint Cornelius. Keller stated that it is a proven fact that local governments are the most cost-effective form of government.
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