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                                                                                                November 1, 2007

                                                                                                Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

 

MINUTES

 

Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  Also present were Richard C. Vollmer and Robert H. Rohner, Jr., Secretary/Treasurer.  Paul D. Menditto, Supervisor, Atty. Robert F. Bernathy and William J. Greiner, P.E. were not present. 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

 

Ed Armstrong commented on the Blue Ridge Cable contract.  There is two (2) miles on Milford Road (from Bushkill Falls Road to Pine Ridge) where the property owners do not have cable service.  Mr. Armstrong asked if the supervisors could contact Blue Ridge Cable about service being installed.  Mr. Sivick stated that the Blue Ridge Cable will contacted, and the situation discussed.

 

Chris Bodi of Milford Road stated that cable is the only way to obtain high speed internet service, which he needs for his business.  There is no other way to obtain it in this area.

 

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 18, 2007:

 

Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Sivick to approve the minutes of October 18, 2007 as presented. 

 

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 23, 2007:

 

Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Sivick to approve the minutes of October 23, 2007.

 

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 30, 2007:

 

Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Sivick to approve the minutes of October 30, 2007 as presented. 

 

AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ON LIST #1, LIST #2 AND THE TRANSFERS AS PRESENTED:

 

Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Sivick to authorize the payment of the bills on List #1, List #2 and the transfers as presented.

 

ACCEPT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; ALL FUNDS, FOR THE MONTH ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007:

 

Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Sivick to accept the financial statements; all funds, for the month ended September 30, 2007.

 

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BUSHKILL OUTREACH:

 

Doris Rogalinski, a volunteer for the organization was present.  The supervisors presented a check for $4,000.00 and thanked the volunteers for their hard work; which is appreciated.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

  1. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT – WINONA FALLS ROAD:

 

Tabled.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

  1. GYPSY MOTH SPRAYING:

 

Elizabeth Hawthorne represented the property owners in Rustic Acres.  Ms. Hawthorne organized the property owners to submit an application to the Pike County Conservation District for gypsy moth spraying in 2008.  The District inspected the area and found 750 to 1,000 egg masses per acre.  There had to be at least 250 masses per acre to qualify.  Ms. Hawthorne requested financial assistance from the supervisors.  Mr. Sivick stated that the supervisors would not be able to pay an individual bill, based upon the Second Class Township Code.  There would be bidding requirements. The supervisors have decided that they will send the Conservation District a check for $50,000.00, and it will be divided amongst all property owners within the township who had signed up for the program.  The township’s community park will be paid for separately by the township. 

 

  1. CS-GRAPHX:

 

Tabled.

 

  1. EAST STROUDSBURG LITTLE LEAGUE-NORTH:

 

The organization; which was formed in 2007 has requested a donation for the year 2008.  This item will be tabled, and discussed at the supervisors’ budget meeting on November 9th.

 

 

 

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  1. The supervisors’ meeting dates will be changed to the first and third Wednesdays

of each month with the new time of 7:00 p.m.  The change begins Wednesday, December 5, 2007.

 

MISCELLANEOUS:

 

  1. The Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a hearing on Wednesday, November 7th, at 4:30 p.m.  James Pavlovsky is requesting a side yard set back variance (to the extent necessary) for his property located in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Lot 130, Section 2.

 

  1. The winter maintenance money for SR 2001 and SR 2003 has been received from

PennDot.  The amount is $24,660.00.

 

ROADMASTER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

 

  1. MINK POND ROAD CULVERT PROJECT:

 

Tabled.

 

Mr. Sivick stated that the road crew has been busy cleaning drains and ditches of leaves throughout the township.  Community Park maintenance.  A picnic for the teams from the Delaware Football League was recently held at the park.  Plows put on the trucks.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. by the motion of Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Vollmer.  Unanimous.

 

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                                                Robert H. Rohner, Jr.

                                                                                                Secretary/Treasurer

                                                                                                November 9, 2007

                                                                                                Friday, 9:00 a.m.

 

MINUTES

 

Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.  Also present were Richard C. Vollmer, Vice Chairman, Paul D. Menditto, Supervisor and Robert H. Rohner, Jr., Secretary/Treasurer.  Atty. Robert F. Bernathy and William J. Greiner, P.E. were not present.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

 

No comments were received.

 

2008 BUDGET:

 

The 2008 Budget was discussed, and the appropriate figures applied to the chart of accounts for all funds (a copy is a part of these minutes on file). 

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Sivick to adopt the proposed 2008 Budget for all funds.  Unanimous.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 10:28 a.m. by the motion of Mr Menditto and second of Mr. Sivick.  Unanimous.

 

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                                                Robert H. Rohner, Jr.

                                                                                                Secretary/Treasurer

                                                                                                November 15, 2007

                                                                                                Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

 

MINUTES

 

Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  Also present were Richard C. Vollmer, Vice Chairman, Paul D. Menditto, Supervisor, Atty. Robert F. Bernathy, William J. Greiner, P.E. and Robert H. Rohner, Jr., Secretary/Treasurer.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

 

John Frawley stated that there is a pothole on Mink Pond Road that needs to be filled.  Mr. Frawley also requested a donation from the supervisors for a veterans’ dinner the American Legion will be hosting.  Mr. Sivick directed Mr. Frawley to have the legion send the request in writing.

 

Scott Hanna commented on the placement of a temporary stop light on Brodhead Road during construction projects which had been discussed at the supervisors’ April 19, 2007 meeting.  Mr. Hanna requested an update on the SR 2001 and 2003 upgrade projects, and the police committee.

 

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 1, 2007:

 

Motion made by Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the minutes of November 1, 2007 as presented.  Mr. Menditto abstained because he was not present for that meeting.

 

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 9, 2007:

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the minutes of November 9, 2007 as presented.  Unanimous.

 

AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ON LIST #1, LIST #2 AND THE TRANSFERS AS PRESENTED:

 

Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Menditto to authorize the payment of the bills on List #1, List #2 and the transfers as presented.  Unanimous.

 

ACCEPT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; ALL FUNDS, FOR THE MONTH ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2007:

 

Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Menditto to accept the financial statements; all funds, for the month ended October 31, 2007.  Unanimous.

 

 

 

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DARE – SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT:

 

The supervisors’ 2007 donation to the DARE Program is $1,500.00.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

  1. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT-WINONA FALLS ROAD:

 

Mr. Greiner has completed the erosion control plan, and will forward a copy to

the Conservation District.

 

  1. CS-GRAPHX:

 

CS-Graphx has submitted a proposal for a CSG-Permit Manager and Utilities program.  The cost is $15,200.00.  The annual support and maintenance contract is $1,850.00 per year.  Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to accept this proposal for professional services as submitted.  Unanimous.  The company will begin the work in 2008. 

 

ADDENDUM NO. 1 – POLICE STUDY COMMITTEE REPORT:

 

Mr. Vollmer stated that the supervisors have received the amended report this week, and it will be reviewed.  There may be a workshop with the committee before the public hearing is scheduled.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

  1. PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER CO. LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN:

 

Daniel Rickard represented the company.  Mr. Rickard stated that the improvements to the wastewater treatment plant will all occur within the confines of the existing fenced-in area.  The site is located within Saw Creek Estates.  The project includes the elimination of existing plant equipment such as air lines, splitter boxes and sludge storage tanks.  New equipment such as temporary equalization tanks, a new SBR tank and new piping will be installed.  A new chemical/blower/storage building (20’ x 25’) and an addition (8’ x 19’) will be added to the control building.  The new building will occupy approximately 652 square feet.  The company has received an approved erosion control plan from the Conservation District.  Correspondence from the Pike County Planning Commission has been received, and they had no comments.    

 

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The company is requesting waivers from the SALDO.  They are 607.1.2 – Name and address of record owner.  607.1.6 – North arrow with datum, graphic and written scale.  607.1.7 – Current tax assessment number of property.  607.1.8 -  Zoning district.  607.1.9 – Names of adjoining property owners.  607.1.10 – Tract boundaries. 607.1.14 – Natural features; contours, areas of flooding, wetland areas, soils, etc.

 

The township’s planning commission recommends approval with the stipulation that the new building be added to the site plan and their request for waivers be in letter form with justifications provided.

 

            Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to grant the request for

            a waiver from Section 607.1.14 – Natural features; contours, areas of flooding,

            wetland areas, soils, etc.  Unanimous.

 

            Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the plan

            with the condition that all of the other waiver requests be denied, and the

            information added to the plan within two (2) weeks.  Unanimous.

 

  1. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS – ZONING, SUBDIVISION &

LAND DEVELOPMENT AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:

 

Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Sivick to table.  Unanimous.

 

  1. RECYCLING CONTAINERS:

 

Mr. Sivick stated that new recycling containers will be purchased from Recycling Products, Inc. through the Costars program (State Contract).  Motion made by Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Vollmer to purchase 300 Rubbermaid 20 gallon  containers from Recycling Products, Inc. at a cost of $17.06 each, and 300 Rubbermaid 12 ½ gallon recycling boxes at a cost of $14.21 each.  Unanimous.

 

MISCELLANEOUS:

 

  1. The supervisors’ meeting dates will be changed to the first and third Wednesdays of each month with the new time of 7:00 p.m.  The change begins Wednesday, December 5, 2007.

 

  1. The annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Wednesday,

December 5th at 6:00 p.m.

 

 

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ROADMASTER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

 

  1. MINK POND ROAD CULVERT PROJECT:

 

The plan has been forwarded to PA DEP in Wilkes-Barre for their review.

 

ADDENDUM NO. 2 – SAW CREEK’S LIQUOR LICENSE:

 

Atty. Bernathy stated that correspondence shall be forwarded to Saw Creek Estates requesting anything they have from the Liquor Control Board that reflects that the board is waiting for some type of an approval from the township on the expansion of Saw Creek’s liquor license area.  Motion made by Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Vollmer to send the correspondence.  Unanimous.

 

Mr. Sivick stated that the crew has been busy with road maintenance.  Shoulder work on Mink Pond Road and Briscoe Mountain Road.  Shoulder work on SR 2001.  The township has been informed that the SR 2001 upgrade project bid letting has been pushed back to August of 2008.  The legislatures will be notified.  The reason given was that PA DEP needs more time to review the applications.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m. by the motion of Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer.  Unanimous.

 

                                                                                             Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                                             Robert H. Rohner, Jr.

                                                                                             Secretary/Treasurer