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7.12.21 Exeter Township Board of Supervisors Meeting & Pledge of Allegiance

7/18/2021

 
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Comments on Agenda Items @ 7:59

REGULAR APPROVALS @ 10:54
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Prior to approval of Regular minutes correct error @ 10:57
1. Regular Minutes – June 28, 2021 @ 11:58
2. Disbursements – July 12, 2021 @ 12:20

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Monthly Golf Report @ 15:39
▪ This report is available for review on the Township website.

2. Monthly Right to Know Report @ 18:50
▪ This report is available for review on the Township website.

NEW BUSINESS @ 19:30
1. Authorize Advertisement of Request for Proposal for Dining Services at the Reading Country Club
▪ The administration is seeking authorization to advertise an RFP for dining service operations at the Reading Country Club. The administration has seen some recent interest in the facility and would like to move forward with officially seeking potential interested operators.

2. Consider Awarding Municipal Facility Trash Service Contract to Republic Services in the amount of $33,767.30. @ 23:42
▪ Bids were received by the township on Friday, July 9th. Four bids were received, Republic Services was the low bidder. The administration recommends awarding the contract at this time.

3. Consider Approving Updated List of 2021 Paving Projects Funded by Liquid Fuels @ 27:16
▪ The planned 2021 paving program has been updated to take advantage of low blacktop prices. During budget preparation, a total of $636,429 was budgeted for paving/Raul U Mac projects. The Public Works Department is requesting to pave additional roads as approved by our Liquid Fuels Agent, rather than use Raul U Mac, for a total program cost of $520,823.94.

4. Approve Appointment to Planning Commission to Fill Current Vacancy @ 33:06
▪ The Planning Commission has a current opening, applications were received by the Administration with a 7/9/21 deadline. Four applications were receivd, the Board is being asked to make an appointment to the Commission at this time.

5. Authorize Advertisement of Ordinance Amending the Recycling Ordinance. @ 34:33
▪ The Administration is seeking authorization to advertise an ordinance that would amend the existing Recycling Ordinance by adding clarifying language and updating definitions.

6. Adopt Proclamation Declaring July 16, 2021 as Park and Recreation Professionals Day @ 38:39
▪ Park and Recreation Professionals Day, celebrated during National Park & Recreation Month, honors essential industry professionals by recognizing their invaluable contributions to our communities. This proclamation allows for official recognition and observation of Park and Recreation Professionals Day.

7. Adopt Resolution Supporting the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semi-Quincentennial (America250PA). @ 40:30
▪ In 2026 the United States and Commonwealth of PA will celebrate their 250th anniversary. The Pennsylvania legislature and the Governor created AMERICA250PA in 2018 to plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States and Pennsylvania’s integral role in that event. Berks County has executed a resolution declaring its intent to highlight the significance of the event, and has asked that the 72 Berks municipalities join their effort by adopting a similar resolution.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS @ 42:40
Highway @ 42:40
Engineering: @ 43:15
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Police @ 43:20
Solicitor @ 44:45
TwP Manager @ 44:46

PUBLIC COMMENT – General Non-Agenda Items
David Hughes from 51:15 to 54:00 discussion on Budget Amendments and Galtere attacks on citizens and false complaints

Rest of Public comment starting @ 46:21 all Gun Club related

SUPERVISOR REPORTS @ 1:29:00
Piho @ 1:29:03
Kircher @ 1:29:48
Staub @ 1:30:20 discusses Newsletter problem, financial review net meeting Speece @ 1:32:09
​Galtere @ 1:32:33 reads prepared statement concerning Stairs project Dunn to Library
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BoS 7.12.21 Corrections of Minutes prior to Gun Club Issue

7/17/2021

 
I sent this short video to all the Supervisors and staff responsible for these minutes. Hoping they would correct them before officially accepting them. 

These minutes are presented as draft minutes on the township website for approval at the 7.12.21 meeting for the prior meeting of June 28th. Not one supervisor reviewed these minutes until I presented this video pointing out the many errors.

We have been told that the minutes are the official record of what transpires a these meeting....yet they are presented in this condition?

In 2020 the secretary who takes these minutes was paid over $62,000!!! 
Should we expect better spelling? Better accuracy? 

You will hear Chairmen Greg Galtere enumerate the errors for correction...but check the final version because I think he missed the last page and the errors I identify there. So, in the meeting they recognize my short video pointing out the errors. If I had not done this, they would have simply approved the minutes as written...errors and all..... the Supervisors do not review the minutes before accepting them.

YOU BE THE JUDGE-IT's YOUR TAX DOLLARS
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BOS IGNORES ALL THE             REQUIREMENTS TO LET A CONTRACT: RULES DO NOT APPLY TO THEM ON $19,000 LIBRARY   STAIRS

6/27/2021

 
This is an example of how bad our government is today.
We have lowered the bar as low as it will go concerning Supervisors, consultants and certain employees.
Yet, it can still get worse. Here, in this clip from the April 26th BoS meeting: They ignored all of the requirements to letting a contract for building the steps:
1. NO RFP
2. Only 2 estimates, when 3 are required for the dollar amount
3. Was not advertised as required
4. New construction not ADA compliant
5. No review by Planning Commission

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AGENDA Monday, April 26, 2021 6:00PM **Immediately following Vacancy Board Meeting**

Item #2 from the Agenda:

NEW BUSINESS

​ 2. Consider Approving Installation of Steps Connecting the Dunn Community Center to the Exeter Community Library in the amount of $19,000 ▪ The Administration is proposing installation of a staircase to allow for pedestrians to travel between the Dunn Community Center and the Exeter Township Library. Installation of this stairway will also allow for greater access to the newly installed StoryWalk.
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MAY 24, 2021 OPINION : OPENING UP THE MEETINGS AND SUPERVISORS CONFESSIONS

6/1/2021

 
This opinion concerning the May 24, 2021 BoS meeting addresses one Agenda item concerning opening up meetings to the public. It also addresses comments (complaints) made during the Supervisors Reports near the end of the meeting. The misinformation, the lies, the complaining by our "leader" and his attacks on private citizens. What I call the "CONFESSIONAL" by the three ERCCP members: Galtere, Speece and Staub.
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5.24.21 BOS NIGHT OF CONFESSIONS

5/29/2021

 
AGENDA ITEMS AND TIME STAMPS:

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AGENDA

Monday, May 24, 2021 7:00PM

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Comments on Agenda Items

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Exeter Community Library StoryWalk Trail Opening

REGULAR APPROVALS @ 9:36
1. Regular Minutes – May 10, 2021
2. Disbursements –May 24, 2021
3. Treasurer’s Report – April, 2021

UNFINISHED BUSINESS. @ 10:16
1. Discussion on Township Building Operations and Resuming In-Person Public Meetings for Township Boards and Commissions. ▪ Due to new State directives regarding public gatherings, the Board will discuss future public meetings format.

NEW BUSINESS @ 32:35
1. Consider Approval of Improvements, Financial Security, and Maintenance Agreement for MDC 23-2-03 Land Development plan
▪ The Township Administration recommends approving the final agreement required in order to record the plans for the new District Justice office. This agreement describes the financial security as well as the terms of maintenance for the new improvements. It has been reviewed and agreed to by both parties.

2. Consider Resolution Permitting Township Manager to Execute Perkiomen Avenue Streetscape Easement Agreements ▪ Multiple properties will require Temporary Construction and Permanent Sidewalk Easements in order to fully complete the streetscape project. Township staff will begin approaching property owners to further explain the project and how their property will be affected.

3. Discussion on 2021 Summer Playground and Recreation Programs
▪ The Administration will provide an update on recreation programming plans in light of recent changes to COVID-19 restrictions.

4. Authorize Administration to Seek Bids for Dumpster Services on Municipally Owned Properties
▪ The Administration would like to solicit bids for dumpster services to identify potential cost savings and improved customer service. The properties included would be the Township Building, Dunn Center, Reading Country Club, and parks.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

PUBLIC COMMENT – General Non-Agenda Items

SUPERVISOR REPORTS
GREG @ 1:09:21
MICHELLE @ 1:13:50
PIHO @ 1:15:21
STAUB @ 1:16:35
SPEECE @ 1:20:58

​ADJOURNMENT
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5/10/21 Board of Supervisors meeting and my opinion

5/13/2021

 
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AGENDA
Monday, May 10th, 2021 7:00PM

MY OPINION @ 00:01

PUBLIC COMMENTS: @ 19:24 Comments on Agenda Items

ANNOUNCEMENTS @ 21:48
1. Memorial Day Parade

REGULAR APPROVALS @ 22:36
1. Vacancy Board Minutes – April 26, 2021
2. Regular Minutes – April 26, 2021 @ 22:51
3. Disbursements – May 10, 2021 @ 23:22

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Monthly Golf Report @ 25:12 ▪ This report is available for review on the Township website.
2. Monthly Right to Know Report @27:50 ▪ This report is available for review on the Township website.
3. Update on Outstanding Sewer Acounts Receivable Balance. @ 30:30
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▪ The administration will provide an update on outstanding sewer accounts, and ongoing efforts to collect on the balance.

NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider Resolution Approving the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement to rejoin the County’s UCC Board of Appeals. @ 34:33

▪ The Agreement to establish and continue the Berks County Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Board of Appeals in cooperation with Berks County and other participating municipalities within the County.

2. Discussion on Park Pavilion Rentals @ 38:58

▪ The administration will provide a status update to the Board on current COVID-19 protocols and present for consideration the potential reopening of outddor rental facilities.

3. Consider Accepting Deed of Dedication of Right of Way at 6112 Perkiomen Avenue @ 45:20

▪ The developer is offering Deed of Dedication of additional Right of Way along Perkiomen Avenue. A requirement of the MDC 23-2-03 Land Development Plan.

4. Consider Accepting a Permanent Sidewalk Easement at 6112 Perkiomen Avenue @ 48:00

▪ The Township requests an easement be granted by properties in order to permit future improvements. A requirement of the MDC 23-23-03 Land Development Plan.

5. Discussion on Resuming In-Person Public Meetings for Township Boards and Commissions ▪ Due to new State directives regarding public gatherings, the Board will discuss future public meetings format. @ 48:36

DEPARTMENT REPORTS. @ 57:37

PUBLIC COMMENT – General Non-Agenda Items @ 1:04:53
CAITLAIN ON MASCARO POOR RECYCLE PICK UP @ 1:05:04
David Hughes ON REACTIVE VS. PROACTIVE @ 1:06:36

​SUPERVISOR REPORTS. @ 1:08:54
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Lies about $1.7 million transfer, not AR collections but Sewer Proceeds

5/10/2021

 
This short video (12 minutes) discusses the misleading and completely false assertion that the $1.7 million dollars subsidizing the General Fund is from the collection of Aged accounts receivables from past owed sewer bills. I will show you how they have mislead all of us and the last slide I will show you the "FUZZY" accounting/reporting which makes no sense at all.This last slide is planned to be discussed at the BoS May 10 meeting. It is an eye opening to anyone who watches with an open mind.
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Vacancy and Board of supervisors meeting for April 26, 2021                        Jack Piho chosen to fill John Cusatis seat.

4/30/2021

 
Interviews to fill the seat vacated by John Cusatis (yes he his gone)and the Board of Supervisors meeting held right after.

See my interview first, then Todd Arnold and finally Jack Piho Be prepared for a rather disjointed meeting, for example Supervisor Kircher missed my presentation due to computer issues( this should have delayed the presentation, certainly unfair to me) then the vacancy board chairman had connection problems and missed some parts of Todd Arnolds presentation.

There were some problems with Jan Piho's presentation but nothing serious.

During the regular board meeting the finance director was missing for a portion of the meeting as well! Overall a grade of C minus!!!
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Township scams taxpayers on Audit

4/25/2021

 
This video explains in detail the scam the Supervisors, the manager, the finance director and possibly Maillie are carrying on with our township finances. Very disgusting, the most important things the township must do is protect and report our financial matters, clearly, concisely and accurately.

​The story from the township is that the DCED report is our audit report that meets Section 904 audit requirements....this presentation disputes this.

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EXETER TOWNSHIP'S BALANCE SHEET  NOT BALANCED: FINANCIAL REPORTING IN QUESTION

4/21/2021

 

TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT FAILS OUR TAXPAYERS AGAIN
Published on April 14th in the Reading Eagle, Mr. Bartlett claims that all requirements have been met for section 904 for 2nd class township reporting and filing of financial information. This is blatantly false. Thats right, they missed the deadline a second year in a row. The annual audit must be completed no longer than 90 days after the close of the previous fiscal year. This did not happen and here Are the consequences.

PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO, GO TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL USING RHE CONNECTION PROVIDED IN THE VIDEO AND SIGN UP. 

PLEASE VOTE FOR ME ON MAY 18TH AT THE POLLS. YOU WILL NEED TO WRITE ME IN BECAUSE I AM NOT ON THE BALLOT.

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