Hi, Neighbors. We had an Aleppo meeting in the end of March and I wanted to tell you what we discussed.
Before I do, though, let me tell you about something new that’s happening tonight. During our workshop meeting at 7:00 PM, we are going to brainstorm our township’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The hope is that by taking a big-picture look at what’s going on, we’ll get a better grip on what we’re doing right and what we think we could do better. If you’ve got thoughts about the direction our township is going in, this would be a great opportunity to come and get your issues on the board. Again, that’s 7:00 PM tonight, April 11, at the township building.
OK, here’s what happened in March. If you want to watch the meeting from the beginning click here. Otherwise, feel free to click the links below to jump to the portions of the meeting that are of particular interest to you.
- Manager Patterson gave the monthly report on the police presence in our Township. As always, all is quiet in Aleppo. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting.)
- Fire Chief Bill Davis, Jr. reported on the Aleppo Township Volunteer Fire Department. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting.)
- We also listened to Bill Davis, Jr. gave a report on the Pump Station representing the Aleppo Township Authority. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting.)
- Our new Treasurer, Clayton Steup, gave his report on the accounts and tax collections for the months of January and February 2016. Again, we would like to welcome Clayton and thank you for your service to our Township! (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting.)
- Tom Jarvie give his reported for the Public Works department. Thank you to the Public Works department for a job well done this winter keeping our roads clear and salted! (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting.)
- Manager Patterson reported on the Glen Minogue Subdivision and Development Plan. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting.)
- We discussed the finance reports for the month of February 2016. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting.)
- Commissioner Williams reported from the Aleppo Township Authority. Along with the report, he explained that due to the rate increase from West View Water there would be an increase of 15% for the water rates effective April 1, 2016. The residents will see the increase on their July 2016 Water Bill. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting.)
- Commissioner Schollaert gave a brief report on the QVCOG. The board voted (4-0) to participate in the joint Refuse and Recycling Contract bid process with the QVCOG. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting.)
- Commissioner Schollaert reported on the Quaker Valley Ambulance Authority. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting.)
- We discussed an offer to donate property to the Township. (Click here to watch this portion of the meeting.)
Our next Workshop meeting will be on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the Township Building. If any of these issues are important to you, please feel free to join us and voice your opinion. If you cannot attend the meeting in person, please feel free to share your thoughts with me by email and I will be sure to convey your feelings to the other commissioners.
As always, thanks for making Aleppo a great place to live.
Best wishes,
Matthew Doebler
Aleppo Township Commissioner