[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council
of the Borough of Athens as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 2-4-1952 by Ord. No. 186, approved 2-4-1952 (Ch. 5, Art.
I, of the 1977 Code)]
It is the joint desire and intention of the
municipal authorities of the Borough of Athens and the Borough of
Sayre, both municipalities of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
both situated in Bradford County, to organize an authority under the
Municipality Authorities Act of 1945, approved May 2, 1945, its supplements
and amendments,[1] for the purpose of exercising any and all powers conferred
by said Act.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Municipality Authorities
Act of 1945 (53 P.S. § 301 et seq.) was repealed by Act
22 of 2001 (6-19-2001, P.L. 287, No. 22). See now the Municipal Authorities
Act, 53 Pa.C.S.A. § 5601 et seq.
The name of the proposed Authority is the "Athens-Sayre
Joint Authority."
The proposed Articles of Incorporation of said
Authority are as follows:
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ATHENS-SAYRE JOINT AUTHORITY ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
TO THE SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
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In compliance with the Municipality Authorities
Act of 1945, its supplements and amendments,[1] the Borough of Athens and the Borough of Sayre, both situated
in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, and both municipalities of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, pursuant to identical ordinances duly adopted by
the respective municipal authorities of said municipalities, signifying
their joint desire and intention to form an Authority, hereby certify:
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1. The name of the Authority shall be the "Athens-Sayre
Joint Authority."
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2. This Authority is formed under the Municipality
Authorities Act of 1945, its supplements and amendments.
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3. No other joint Authority organized under
the Municipality Authorities Act of 1945, its supplements or amendments,
or under the Act approved June 28, 1935, P.L. 463, its supplements
or amendments, is in existence in or for the incorporating municipalities
named herein.
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4. The respective names of the incorporating
municipalities are the Borough of Athens and the Borough of Sayre.
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5. The names and addresses of the Burgess and
the members of Council of the Borough of Athens, such persons being
the municipal authorities of said municipality, are as follows:[2]
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6. The names and addresses of the Burgess and
the members of the Council of the Borough of Sayre, such persons being
the municipal authorities of said municipality, are as follows:[3]
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7. The membership of the Board of the Authority
shall consist of eight members, with four members being appointed
by the Borough of Athens and the remaining four members being appointed
by the Borough of Sayre. Said appointments shall be made in the manner
provided by applicable statutes.
[Amended 2-7-1955 by Ord. No. 203, approved 2-7-1955; 6-12-1972 by Ord. No.
289, approved 6-12-1972] | |
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The registered office of the Authority shall
be River Street, Athens, Pennsylvania 18810.
[Added 6-12-1972 by Ord. No. 289, approved 6-12-1972] | |
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8. The names, addresses and terms of office
of the initial members of the Board of the Authority to be formed
hereby are as follows:[4]
[Amended 2-7-1955 by Ord. No. 203, approved 2-7-1955] | |
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9. Whenever a vacancy shall, for any reason,
exist in the Board of the Authority, the vacancy shall be filled by
the municipal authorities of the municipality in the representation
of which the vacancy occurs.
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10. Certified copies of the ordinances of the
Borough of Athens and of the Borough of Sayre are attached hereto
as Exhibits "A" and "B."
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11. The term of existence of the Authority shall
be increased to the date which shall be 50 years from the approval
of these Articles of Amendment by the Secretary of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
[Added 10-10-1966 by Ord. No. 258, approved 10-11-1966] | |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the incorporating municipalities
have executed these Articles, each by its proper officers thereunto
duly authorized, and under the municipal seal, this 4th day of February
A.D., 1952.
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THE BOROUGH OF ATHENS
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By
President of Council
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Burgess
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ATTEST:
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Secretary
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THE BOROUGH OF SAYRE
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By
President of Council
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__________
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Burgess
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ATTEST:
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Secretary
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[1]
Editor's Note: The Municipality Authorities
Act of 1945 (53 P.S. § 301 et seq.) was repealed by Act
22 of 2001 (6-19-2001, P.L. 287, No. 22). See now the Municipal Authorities
Act, 53 Pa.C.S.A. § 5601 et seq.
[2]
Editor's Note: The names and addresses of the initial municipal
authorities that here followed may be found in the original legislation
on file in the Borough offices.
[3]
Editor's Note: The names and addresses of the initial municipal
authorities that here followed may be found in the original legislation
on file in the Borough offices.
[4]
Editor's Note: The names and addresses of the initial members
that here followed may be found in the original legislation on file
in the Borough offices.
The following persons, respectively hereinafter
designated as appointees of the Borough of Athens or of the Borough
of Sayre, are hereby appointed members of the Board of the Authority,
with the following terms of office:[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The names and addresses of the initial appointed
members that here followed may be found in the original legislation
on file in the Borough offices.
The Articles of Incorporation of said Authority, in substantially the form set forth in § 28-3 of this article, shall be executed on behalf of the Borough of Athens by the President of Council and the Burgess of the Borough of Athens and under its Municipal Seal attested by the Secretary of the said Borough, and on behalf of the Borough of Sayre by the President of Council and the Burgess of the Borough of Sayre and under its Municipal Seal attested by the Secretary of said Borough. Such officers are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to do all things necessary and appropriate to effect and establish the said Authority in conformity with the Municipality Authorities Act of 1945, its amendments and supplements.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Municipality Authorities
Act of 1945 (53 P.S. § 301 et seq.) was repealed by Act
22 of 2001 (6-19-2001, P.L. 287, No. 22). See now the Municipal Authorities
Act, 53 Pa.C.S.A. § 5601 et seq.
The adoption of this article is deemed necessary
for the benefit and preservation of the public health, peace, comfort
and general welfare, and will increase the prosperity of the people
of the Borough of Athens and the Borough of Sayre.
[Adopted 1-14-2019 by Ord. No. 704, approved 1-14-2019 (Ch. 5, Art.
II, of the 1977 Code)]
[1]
Editors Note: Former Article II, Industrial Development Authority,
adopted 8-14-1995, approved 8-14-1995, was repealed 12-14-2015 by
Ord. No. 677, approved 12-14-2015.
A.
Whereas, the Valley Joint Sewer
Authority (the "Authority") is a municipal authority duly incorporated
pursuant to the Municipalities Authority Act of 1945, as amended and
supplemented of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (the "Authorities
Act"); and[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Municipality Authorities
Act of 1945 (53 P.S. § 301 et seq.) was repealed by Act
22 of 2001 (6-19-2001, P.L. 287, No. 22). See now the Municipal Authorities
Act, 53 Pa.C.S.A. § 5601 et seq.
B.
Whereas, the Authority is presently
organized and existing under the provisions of said Authorities Act;
and
C.
Whereas, the Authority wishes to
recommend to the municipalities of the Borough of Sayre, the Borough
of Athens, the Borough of South Waverly and the Township of Athens
that the corporate life of the Authority be extended for additional
50 years, which amendment is authorized and permitted by the Authorities
Act;
D.
Now therefore be it ordained by
the Borough Council to adopt the recommendations of the Valley Joint
Sewer Authority as follows.
The Board of the Valley Joint Sewer Authority hereby recommends
to the above-mentioned municipalities that the term of existence of
the Authority be limited to 50 years from the date of the approval
of these Articles of Amendment by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Proper officers of the Authority are hereby authorized to execute,
verify and file appropriate Articles of Amendment with the Secretary
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and to take all other action and
to do all other things that may be necessary in order to accomplish
such amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of the Authority in
the manner herein enacted and ordained, provided that each of the
above-mentioned municipalities approves of this article.
