Cleland's contract tabled again

If you recall from last week, Commissioner Rick Churhill said he didn't think Township Manager Doug Cleland's contract would be ready in time to be reviewed by the board by March 7.

Turns out, Churhill's prediction was right. Township Secretary Eileen Trainer said the agenda item to discuss Cleland's contract will be pushed back again until March 14.

Cleland's most recent contract expired in December 2011. The negotiation process for a new contract began in May. He currently makes $202,989 a year as a base salary. Cleland also receives an 8 percent longevity bonus, and the township contributes an additional 8 percent to his deferred compensation plan.