Sheffield Township Supervisors
During the recent Sheffield Township Supervisors meeting a Center Street resident was complaining about the condition of the property across the street from him. The tar paper is falling off, metal posts are rusted off and 4 or 5 rows of bricks are falling out and onto the sidewalk out front. Kids are riding their bikes in front of this property and he is worried that someone will eventually get hit with a brick from off this building. It was discussed that the property owner has moved out of town now. The Supervisors instructed the Secretary to send a courtesy letter to the property owner informing them of the condition of the property: support posts are rusted out and bricks falling off and instruct them to have the property roped off for safety issues. This resident also asked what is going to be done with the property where the building burned down. Supervisor Paris stated that the owner will be contacted to get the property seeded because he has neglected to do so.
A Saybrook Road resident asked about the property across the street from him. What is going on there now he asked and also the Anthony property on Saybrook Road? Supervisor Paris stated that she has spoken with Anthonys and they have put up no trespassing signs and by summer’s end they will get this property cleaned up.
The owner of 30 First Mill Street has asked about 28 First Mill Street and why the individual who lived there was never arrested for the garbage and junk that was left around the property. She stated that we let him lie and go on leaving garbage lay around. Supervisor Paris stated that where he lives now there is a dumpster outside and he cleaning up the property of 91 3rd Mill Street after his landlord received a letter for the way in which his property was looking. Problem with 28 1st Mill Street is the property owner cannot be reached. She stated that her husband couldn’t stand the garbage so he put garbage on the porch of the house. The Supervisors asked the secretary to contact Mary Anne Nau of the City of Warren asking her if anybody can go into the house and also if the Township can lock up the house. Penelec has removed the electric service at this house.
The Minutes of the Parks & Recreation and Tree Commission Meeting on March 30thh were read by Supervisor Labesky. It was decided to pay the playground workers $8.00 an hour. The Minutes of the Supervisors Meeting of April 4th were approved along with the minutes of the Spring Road Inspection on April 2, 2016, the road master’s Reports from April 4 to April 17 and the Bills for Approval in the amount of $18,236.87 and placed on file at the township office.
Supervisor Paris suggested prioritizing the list from Spring Road Inspection, setting up a list for the road crew to go through. Supervisor Labesky stated that the blacktopping would be top priority, then the Kingsview Paving project, the dry hydrants, dirt and gravel road project, the erosion project on Utah, catch basins on Willow Street. 1st paragraph of the Spring Road Inspection is the major projects that will need done this summer along with the berming problems all around town. Courtesy letters will be sent to all properties listed on the Spring Road Inspection.
Agility agreement with Penn DOT was on hand for review by the Supervisors. Discussion was held on how this works to help Supervisor Paris understand the program. She was informed that we mow for them in exchange they have done tar and chipping for us. It was suggested that we mow again when the new tires are on the tractor and see if we can get the drains underneath the road from the post office to the maintenance garage cleaned out. Supervisor asked about the hole in front of the “New to You” business could they fix this as well.
Sheffield Timber Services is removing timber up Deerlick Street and has applied for a Road Use Permit to use Deerlick Street. .12 Miles is what Deerlick Street is and this will require a $3,000 Bond for the use of this street. The Roadmaster is to video this road. Saturday, May 7th is the Warren County Spring Convention at Cable Hollow Golf Course. Social hour begins at 6PM with dinner at 7PM.
Westpa.net has changed the WIFII for the Fire Department it is now $58.95 a month this is the business rate for 10GB.
The Township received a copy of the certified letter that was sent to Scott Holcomb requesting payment of $1,215.70 for the costs of the sewage enforcement officer and the solicitor. He will have 30 days from the date of receipt to pay these to us or else we will file charges pursuant to the Sewage Facilities Act. Todd Fantaskey’s letter to the Township was read by Supervisor Bulicz. The letter stated that Mr. Holcomb has met the requirements by the sewage enforcement officer.
Mark Sprandle has agreed to take the position with the Township and will work part of his time volunteering to receive his 270 hours of community service hours for his degree in sports management from Clarion University. He will start on May 16th.
On Wednesday, April 13th Supervisor Labesky met with Jeff Holcomb of E & M Engineers and Todd Fantaskey of Northwest Soil Services concerning the application for a bank stabilization permit on Utah Road. The purpose of this meeting was to do a wetland delineation along the stream bank. This inspection is one of the requirements in obtaining a GP-3 permit. Once the GP3 permit is acquired Jeff Holcomb of E & M Engineers will have the area to be stabilized surveyed. After that is complete E & M Engineers will prepare the drawings and prepare a bid sheet. At that time the Supervisors will make a decision to proceed with the project.
Don Labesky would like to purchase a bench to be placed in Memorial Park in memory of his wife Lois. He would like a bench just like the one the Davidson family placed for their mother. The Roadmaster will meet with Mr. Labesky when the bench comes in for placement.
The bid for the paving, milling and berming of Center Street from Bridge to Horton Avenue, Tan Street, School Street Extension and Miller Street will be ready to open on May 16th at the township meeting. Resolution No. 448 The Warren County 2016 Hazard Mitigation Plan Municipal Adoption Resolution was adopted. Supervisor Paris is requesting that she receive the paperwork for the meetings prior to the meetings. She would like everything to her on Friday before the Monday meeting. The Roadmaster will take his paperwork to the secretary on Fridays now.
Supervisor Bulicz informed all that Sheffield Township Road crew will now serve as code enforcement officers. It was decided that courtesy letters would be mailed out first and then official action would be taken at the next meeting of the Supervisors for complaints or investigations. If a call comes in, the road crew will investigate and a courtesy letter will be sent. If a police officer is put in place in the future, the road crew would remain as code enforcement officers. This will free up some time for the police officer.
Supervisor Paris asked Sherry McMillen of the Sheffield Ambulance Service her feelings in regards to the EMS Agreement. She stated that meetings are being set up with the outlining areas to see what kind of help they can offer. They want to show they are working on establishing guidelines prior to signing the agreement.
Supervisor Paris stated that she has brought the Warren County Prisoner work release workers down to work on two different jobs and will be meeting with Lieutenant Barr, Clarendon Borough and Mead Township to discuss setting up specific days in which they will be available to work in each of the communities with the road crews.
Supervisor Paris reminded the community that Spring Clean Up Day is coming up for Sheffield Township. It will be Saturday, June 18th from 7AM-2PM at the back parking lot of Sheffield Area Middle Senior High School. The secretary is to contact Goodwill for a truck to take the electronics.
Supervisor Paris reported that the tires are in at Johnson’s Tire Service for the tractor and when it is not being used, it needs to go in to have them put on.
Dirt for the ballfields was discussed. Roadmaster Thayer stated they have gotten it from IA Construction and Supervisor Paris stated that Corey Peat was a suggestion from the coaches.
The Township will celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 29th at the Lions Den at 11AM. The Sheffield Lions Club members will provide refreshments and the 5th grade class from Sheffield Elementary will provide a program. The Lions will also plant trees at the Lion’s Den as part of the program.
Other Matters Discussed:
– Minutes of the Municipal Authority March 3rd Meeting and Treasurer’s Report for March are on hand for your review.
-Minutes from the Warren County Redevelopment Authority from their March 15th meeting are on hand for review.
-Crack Sealer Agreement.Supervisor Bulicz will be attending the Glade Township Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, April 19th at 7PM at the Glade Township Building on Cobham Park Road.
-April 27th the Road crew and Supervisor Labesky will be attending a Dirt, Gravel and low volume roads spring breakfast meeting at the Conservation District on Wednesday, April 27th at 8AM until 10AM.
-Warren County 2015 Annual Report is on hand for your review.
– The Authority has paid the bill to Haines & Company for the 2013 and 2014 audits and reports have been received and these reports are available for review at the township office and authority office.
The next meeting of the Supervisor is Monday, May 2, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sheffield Hospitality Center.
SAMHS Track Team Pancake Breakfast
SAMHS Track Team Pancake Breakfast is Saturday, May 14 from 8:00AM-11:00AM at the Sheffield Lions Den. Breakfast consists of Pancakes, Bacon, coffee and Orange Juice and cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Walk-ins are welcome and take outs will be available as well. Come out and support our track team and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Call Julie Finch for tickets 717-860-6542
Community Blood Drive
Wednesday, May 4th from 2-5:30PM at the Sheffield United Methodist Church the Community Blood Bank will be having a blood drive. Walk-ins are welcome.
SAES 5th Grade Basketball Extravaganza
Thursday, April 28, the SAES 5th grade will host a Basketball Extravaganza fundraiser to raise money for their 5th grade field trip to Waldemeer. Students in grades 3-5 will compete in a Hoop Shoot Contest from 6-7 p.m. in the gymnasium. From 7-8 p.m., participants who raised $50 or more will play in an All-Star Game against members of the faculty, staff, and high school basketball players. The public is encouraged to attend. There will be a concession stand, DJ, and Book Fair that night as well!
Sheffield Sports Booster Alumni Basketball Game
Friday, June 24th the Classes of 1982-1984 will be playing the Classes of 1987-1989 during the Sheffield Sports Boosters Alumni Basketball tournament at the Ralph Santo Gymnasium at Sheffield Area Middle Senior High School. More info to follow.
Sheffield VFD Bingo Bus
Starting Wednesday, April 3th there will be a bus running from North Warren to Sheffield. It will be Brinks Green bus and it will depart his garage at 4:30 and go to Thornes’s parking lot in the rear right corner by the recruiting office where it will depart at 4:45. It will continue east and stop at Warren Shurfine in the back corner. It will depart Shurfine at 5:00PM. There will be a donation box if you’d like to make a donation to cover the cost of fuel for this bus.
Sheffield Rotary Multiphasic Blood Screening
30 Tests for $35, Vitamin D, hepatitis C, A1c ,TSH, PSA and Occult Blood Testing are also available for an additional fee. Saturday, May 7th at the Sheffield Area Hospitality Center at 511 South Main Street in Sheffield. Call (814) 837-4570 or toll free 1-800-565-9200 ext. 4570 to set up your appointment. Walkins will be available to the hours of 6 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
The Sheffield Alumni Association Alumni Weekend 2016
The Sheffield Alumni Association invites you to join them on Friday and Saturday, July 15 and 16, 2016 for a fun-filled weekend of re-connecting and reminiscing. Friday night we will meet at the Lion’s Den from 8-11PM. There is no fee to attend, however donations will be accepted to defray costs for the evening. Snacks, soda, and ice will be provided. BYOB! We have several new committee members who are anxious to try some new things, so we have added a DJ for the evening, and he will be located outside in a large tent. Saturday will find the alumni at a new venue for the dinner, the Sheffield Fire Hall. Dinner is scheduled for 6:30PM and will include those graduated at least 30 years ago-another change for this year. The cost for the dinner is $18 per person. The menu will be as follows: Tossed salad, dinner roll/butter, stuffed chicken breast, green beans, mashed potatoes, assorted desserts, coffee/tea. As always the alumni association look forward to see all there and “Keep the Spirit Alive”. The Association has a facebook page set up “Sheffield PA High School Alumni Association” for any announcements and updates. Any questions call Rita Goldthwaite at 968-3028 or 730-3028. Reservations need to be made by July 1st.
S.A.V.E.S. PTO Spring Craft & Vendor Show
Saturday, April 30th from 10AM-4PM at the Sheffield Area Middle High School there will be a spring craft & vendor show. Proceeds benefits SAES Fun Day. This a free admission event and there will be snacks and drinks along with a Chinese auction. For table information please call 968-3720 or email streichmr@wcsdpa.org
Sheffield Sports Boosters Golf Scramble
The Sheffield Sports will be having their annual golf scramble at Cable Hollow on Saturday, May 21st with shot gun start at 1:30.
Reminder to Voters
The new polling place for the Voting Booth is at the Sheffield Fire Hall don’t forget to come out and vote on Tuesday, April 26th at the Sheffield Fire Hall. Voting booths open at 7AM. Handicap parking is available out back of the Fire Hall. There are designated spaces for the handi-cap.
Sheffield Hospitality Center
The menu for the week will be: Monday, grilled Chicken Breast, Scalloped potatoes, veg & pudding. Thursday brings Birthday & Anniversary luncheon of, Spaghetti & Meatballs, tossed salad with Kelly’s home made dressings and Cake from Tops along with a drawing for fresh flowers and the monthly 50/50 drawing. Friday’s lunch will be home made Pizza & fruit .
Some of this weeks highlites are to THANK everyone for your support for our Chicken & Biscuit dinner, we could not exist if not for your generous donations and volunteers.
We start out by having Blood Pressure testing with Vanessa from Kane Home Health from 10:30-12, walk in welcome. Remember next week May 7, Saturday is the Multiphasic Blood testing brought to Sheffield by the Rotary. Where else can you get 30 tests for $35.
Senior night out is scheduled for Tuesday with Mike as your ‘Host’ first stop is dinner, then some shopping in the Warren area and of course a ice cream stop on the way home. Sign up now.
Wednesday there is transportation to shop in Warren for appointments, groceries and more with friends. Our bus will be heading to Erie for the day, shopping, lunch it always more fun with a full bus!
Do you have a birthday or Anniversary in April ? Come for lunch and celebrate those who do with a good home made lunch & games of Bingo after. Please call for your reservation 24 hours in advance 968-5667.
Trips:
We have our annual boat ride, July 26 Tuesday, this year we will be going to Buffalo, first stop Seneca Niagara Casino for a 2 hour play, then to Webster’s Bistro for lunch, after we will board the Miss Buffalo for a sightseeing cruise from 3-5. Transportation, tips, lunch included for $99. Call now 968-5667.
March 28-April 7 Experience the Engineering Marvel of the Panama Canal, Costa Rica, Aruba, Jamaica, Columbia, flight to/from Buffalo Int to Ft Lauderdale included pricing from $2799 cruise Aboard the Princess Coral.
We have for 2017 a Motor Coach trip to Montreal & Quebec, Canada, check it out. Brochures available.
August 24-September 2- Grand ‘out West’ National Parks is FULL
Coming Events in Sheffield Township:
April 25th – Wolverine Varsity Track Meet against North Clarion at 4PM at home
April 29th SVFD Buffet Dinner 5-7PM Open to the Public
Women of the Clarendon Trinity UMC Rummage Sale 9-4PM
April 30th Cherry Grove VFD Spring Gun Raffle
Women of the Clarendon Trinity UMC Rummage Sale 9-12PM
SAES PTO Spring Craft Show at the High School from 10AM-4PM
Rod & Gun Club Hunter’s Safety Class-register on-line
May 2nd Sheffield Township Supervisors Meeting at 7:30PM at the Sheffield Hospitality Center
May 5th Sheffield Municipal Authority Meeting at 7PM at the Authority Office at 20 Leather Street
May 6th Junior High Invitational Track Meet at 3:30PM at home
May 7th- Sheffield Rotary Multiphasic Blood screening at Sheffield Senior Center
Sheffield Rod & Gun Annual Meeting at the club
May 8th Sheffield Rod & Gun Kids Fishing Derby from 10AM-2PM on Tollgate Road
May 9th Clarendon VFD Mother’s Day Chicken BBQ Call 723-4951 to reserve your Chicken.
May 12th Wolverine Varsity Track at 3:30PM Warren County Meet
May 14th National Train Day at the Sheffield Depot
SAMSHS Track Team Pancake Breakfast 8-11AM
May 21st SVFD Open house and Car Wash at the Fire Hall
May 28th Sheffield Rotary Golf Scramble at Blueberry Hill Golf Course
May 29th Sheffield Rod & Gun Club Chicken BBQ 12-4PM $10 a dinner
June 10th 11th Sheffield Days-Yard Sales all around Sheffield
June 16-17th Sheffield Open at Geneva on the Lake
June 18th Sheffield Township Spring Clean-up at the High School back parking lot 7-2
June 24th SVFD Buffet Fundraiser Dinner 5-7PM Open to the public
June 25th Clarendon Days
Rod & Gun Club Hunter’s Safety Class-register online
July 10th Archery Shoot at Rod & Gun Club
July 29th DCI Competition “Music on the Mountain”
Aug 14-20th Sheffield VFD Fireman’s Festival
Sept 4th Rod & Gun Club Chicken BBQ 12-4PM $10 a dinner
Sept 17th Sheffield VFW Auxiliary 12th Annual Trail Ride 10AM, Old Barnes Airport
Sept 30th SVFD Buffet Fundraiser Dinner at SVFD 5-7PM Open to the public
Oct 7-9th 11th Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival
Oct 22nd Fall Craft Show at the SVFD 9-3PM
Nov 5th Sheffield Rotary Multiphasic Blood Screening at the Sheffield Senior Center
Turkey Party at the SVFD
Dec 10th Breakfast with Santa at SVFD
