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Votes at a glance: Newport Township approves bills, transfers, hires and roadway naming
Summary
At its July 1 meeting Newport Township commissioners approved June non‑recurring bills of $378,445.45, recurring July bills of $64,943.01, accepted the funds report, authorized several transfers, approved amendments and two roadway‑related resolutions, and voted to hire a part‑time fire apparatus driver; all motions passed unanimously.
The Newport Township Board of Commissioners recorded a series of unanimous votes at its July 1, 2024 meeting on routine financial items, personnel and local administrative acts. Highlights below summarize each formal action taken by the board.
Votes at a glance
- Approval of minutes (June 3, 2024): Motion by Commissioner John Zyla, seconded by Commissioner John Vishnefski; carried 5‑0.
- Accept report of township funds (cash on hand $1,460,470.42 as of June 30, 2024): Moved by Commissioner Deborah Forgach‑Zaleski; carried 5‑0.
- Approve non‑recurring bills paid during June ($378,445.45): Moved by Commissioner John Vishnefski; carried 5‑0.
- Approve recurring bills due in July ($64,943.01): Moved by Commissioner Michael Roke; carried 5‑0.
- Transfer $7,848.75 from refuse and $14,687.25 from recycling to the general account to cover second‑quarter 2024 expenses: Moved by Commissioner Michael Roke; carried 5‑0.
- Amend Resolution No. 19 of 2023 to accept dedication of privately owned real property from Marcella Sedor Kelly (as executrix of the estate of Marcella G. Sedor) for use as public roads: Moved by Commissioner Michael Roke; carried 5‑0.
- Hire part‑time fire apparatus driver (Brian Mandeck): Moved by Commissioner Michael Roke; carried 5‑0.
- Resolution No. 7 of 2024: naming one roadway (Rec Park Drive in Wanamie): Moved by Commissioner John Vishnefski; carried 5‑0.
The board also received routine department reports, heard a public comment presentation from a Life Scout seeking approval for a park bench project (approved), and heard a financial update from consultant Jennifer Polito noting the 2023 audit has started.
All actions listed above were recorded in the public minutes as unanimous votes with no recorded nay or abstentions.
