Notice is hereby given by the Board of Supervisors of Genesee Township, Potter County PA, that it intends to adopt Ordinance 1 of 2019; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1 OF 2014 TO OPEN ALL ROADS AND STREETS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP JURISDICTION TO ATV/SNOWMOBILE USE Said ordinance will be submitted to the Township Supervisors for final adoption at their regular meeting on March 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., at the Genesee Township Municipal Building, 120 Hickox Road, Genesee, PA and any persons interested, may appear at said time and place for the purpose of being heard with regard to said intended adoption. Copy of said ordinance is on record for inspection with the Township Secretary at the Township Municipal Building, 120 Hickox Road, Genesee, PA
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE
The Township Board of Supervisors will hold a WORK SESSION Tuesday February 12, 2019 at 5:00pm at the Township Building to review insurance policy coverage. This meeting is open to the public.
2019 Garbage Pickup Schedule
Township Garbage Pick Up is on Monday mornings except for three times in 2019 due to holidays, these changes will be Tuesday April 23, Tuesday May 28 and Tuesday September 28.
2019 Organizational Meeting
The 2019 Organizational Meeting of the Genesee Township Board of Supervisors will be held Monday, January 7, 2019 at 6:00pm at the Township Building with the Regular Monthly Meeting for January beginning immediately afterwards.
2019 Proposed Budget
The 2019 Proposed Budget is open for public inspection at the Township Building during regular office hours of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8am-1pm and Tuesday 12pm-5pm. The Board of Supervisors will vote on adoption of the proposed budget at the December Regular Monthly Meeting to be held on 12/11/18 at 7:00pm at the Township Building.
2019 Budget Workshops
The Board of Supervisors has scheduled Budget Workshops to be held at the Genesee Township Building located at 120 Hickox Road, Genesee PA 16923. Workshops will be held starting at 6:00pm on Wednesday September 19 and Thursday September 20, a third meeting date of Wednesday September 26 will be utilized if it is needed. These workshops are open to the public and will discuss the recommended 2019 budgeted appropriations.
PUBLIC INPUT REQUESTED
Potter County holding a public meeting Thursday 8/30/18 to gather public input from 2:00-3:00pm at the County Emergency Operations Center, 20 Mockingbird Lane, Coudersport PAhttps://www.facebook.com/geneseetwp/photos/a.228943430834933/608825586180047/?type=3&theater
Help Wanted : General Laborer Position
The Genesee Township Board of Supervisors seeks a temporary Part time/Full time laborer for the Genesee Township in Potter County PA. This positions reports directly to the Roadmaster and will be scheduled as needed for road or shop work. Applicants must be able to fulfill all physical requirements, be able to work in all types of weather conditions and be available for up to 40 hours per week. Compensation to be based upon experience. Qualified candidates can complete an application during office hours at 120 Hickox Road, Genesee PA 16923 by 9/07/18. (application available for download under FORMS found in the RESOURCES tab of this website)
Whitney Hill Road (TR407) CLOSED
Whitney Hill Road (TR407) from Genesee Township to Bingham Township in Potter County PA is closed due to bridge replacement project. It is anticipated that the road will reopen mid to late August upon the completion of the project.
Genesee Township Solid Waste Program
At the Regular Monthly Meeting held Monday June 4th at 7pm at the Township Building, the Board of Supervisors in attendance reviewed and discussed the Solid Waste Garbage Program. After much discussion with the community members in attendance and in consideration of the Solid Waste Committee findings presented at the May Town Meeting, the board passed Resolution 6 of 2018 which states the following:
1) Annual $50 Garbage Assessments will NOT be charged for 2018 year and the program will run on the current fund balance to pay budgeted appropriations. (This assessment will be reviewed again at the 2019 Organizational Meeting.)
2) Garbage Bag weight limit set at 30 lbs/bag, garbage stickers to remain at $2.00/sticker.
3) ALL Garbage bags left for pickup will have to have a sticker, NO CASH PAYMENTS ON BAGS ALLOWED.
4) Bags exceeding the weight limit or with no sticker will be GREEN TAGGED and marked accordingly for the reason why and left for the resident to remedy.
Garbage stickers can be purchased at the Genesee Township Office, Reed’s Market or Acorn Market. (previously purchased stickers will still be accepted).
Residents are asked to NOT bring garbage bags to the Township Building throughout the week. Bags that are left in the trailer are often needed to be removed for use of trailer and animals are destroying the bags throughout the week and littering grounds with garbage. Garbage pickup is MONDAY mornings, with the exception of when the Potter County Solid Waste Authority is closed for holiday. Residents utilizing garbage pick up are asked to not leave bags out for pickup all weekend long as animals are destroying bags along roads and leaving litter on ground and the crew is not responsible to pick up this garbage. If garbage must be placed out before 7:30 am on Monday, please utilize a storage bin to ensure that garbage is secure from animals.
Residents are reminded that the recycle bin located at the Township Building is free to use for all residents and not only helps our environment, but can decrease garbage expenses if utilized. Accepted at recycle bin are: Plastics 1 & 2 (without lids), non shiny Cardboard, Aluminum Cans, Rinsed Clear and Brown Glass, Newspapers/Magazines
If you have any questions you may contact the Genesee Township Office at 228-3366