Sewer Line Costs Discussed at
Foster Township Supervisors Meeting

By ANNE HOLLIDAY
WESB/WBRR News Director


Engineers are currently trying to figure how to pay for the $800,000 sewer line project from Laffery Hollow to Corwins Corners.

Foster Township Engineer Roy Pedersen said they are looking into a loan from PENNVEST, and will also be updating their H2O grant application.

He said they are going to "see if we can figure out a way to do it without raising rates."

He added that he doesn't know when the H2O grant money will be awarded "but at least they're taking applications."

When asked about the possibility that the township will actually get the grant, Pedersen said, "I don't want to give you false hope. We applied for it last year to pay for that section of sewer line ... which would have been beautiful. ... We're hoping to get 100 percent funding so there would be no local borrowing."

He said they are "shovel ready," which is one of the criteria for federal stimulus money.

Supervisor Chris Wolcott said he spoke with State Representative Marty Causer during the Kinzua Outdoor & Travel Show, and learned that Causer is not too hopeful about grants being awarded this year, but he wants to talk to the supervisors about it and see what he can do to help.

In a related matter during Monday's supervisors meeting, Wolcott asked that everyone fill out a census form.

"It means a lot as far as how much money we get coming from the federal government," Wolcott said. "If we're not represented fully, we don't get as much money. That means your taxes are going to go up. So, fill the forms out and get them in."

He said $400 billion in federal funds are allocated for roads, bridges, economic development projects, emergency services, and more, based on population.

In other matters, Supervisor Jim Connelly Jr. noted that drilling has started on Bolivar Drive past Ken-Mar Acres and before Patterson Lane.

He said they do have all the necessary permits, but told residents that if they see anything supervisors should be aware of they should contact them.

"We are on top of it. We do know they're up there and we are paying attention," Connelly said.

Also, while some municipalities in the state are having problems with their budgets because of winter storms, Foster Township isn't so far.

Road supervisor Joe Sweet said the township is "doing all right."

The weather's cooperating, although "this weekend put a big slap to us," Sweet said.

As of yet, they've had no major breakdowns or big expenses, he said.

Also Monday, Pennsylvania State Police Sergeant Jeff Wilson gave a report on what state police have been doing in Foster Township.

"Because you have a full time police department the Pennsylvania State Police doesn't have a real huge presence in your township," said Wilson, who is commander of the Kane barracks.

He said in 2008 state police responded to 23 incidents in the township, compared to 13 in 2009. They responded to five DUIs in 2008 and three in 2009. They handled five liquor law violations in 2008 and one in 2009. He said state police also did three fire marshal investigations during those two years.

"Really, that's the basic role we play -- a support role to the Foster Township Police Department," Wilson said.

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