by Eddie Armstrong
A member of the Manor Township Volunteer Fire Company was recognized by Armstrong County Public Safety Director Bill Hamilton following Monday’s reorganization of the municipality’s board of supervisors.
Ricki Evans (front, center) accepts a plaque and certificate acknowledging her certification as a deputy emergency management coordinator for Manor Township. Congratulating Evans during Monday’s meeting are (front, left) Manor Township Emergency Management Coordinator Larry Rice; (front, right) Armstrong County Public Safety Director Bill Hamilton; and (back, from left) Manor Township Supervisors Tag Hecker, Bob Southworth and Don Palmer.
Ricki Evans has completed a program through the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to become a deputy emergency management coordinator for Manor Township, according to Hamilton, who presented her with a plaque and certificate.
Hamilton described the process as a “long and involved” one and said that Evans had to complete many online programs to obtain the certification.
“She now has the certification to be able to operate and function in terms of disaster or emergency,” Hamilton said.
Also during this week’s meeting:
• Due to holidays, the supervisors have moved their May 4 meeting to May 11. Additionally, their Sept 7. meeting has been moved to Sept. 8.
• At the recommendation of Manor Township Police Chief Paul France, the supervisors agreed to authorize the purchase of a handheld metal detector to be used for security reasons during meetings and other events.Chief France said the device costs approximately $200.
• The supervisors unanimously agreed to move $10,900 into the township’s capital reserve account. The funds were received from the municipality’s sale of two police vehicles — one for $5,900 and the other for $5,000.
• The supervisors adopted the county’s hazard mitigation plan. Palmer noted that municipalities are required to adhere to Federal Emergency Management Agency requirements and adopt the plan at their local level.
• The supervisors agreed to accept the resignation of Manor Township Police Officer Karissa Grossman as a full-time employee and retain her on a part-time status. Chief France said Officer Grossman submitted a letter of resignation dated Nov. 19 and has accepted what he described as a “civilian-military job.”
“She has shown to be an asset to the department,” Palmer said.
• The supervisors agreed to recommend Senate Engineering Company for the county commissioners to approve as the engineers who will design Manor Township’s Community Development Block Grant project concerning the improvements of Milo Way and Quay Street.