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October 4, 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 and Robert H. Rohner, Jr., Secretary/Treasurer. Atty. Robert F. Bernathy and William J. Greiner, P.E. were not present.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Ed Armstrong asked when the township’s contract with Blue Ridge Cable expires. Mr. Sivick advised Mr. Armstrong to call the municipal office to find out the exact date.
Scott Hanna stated that the township did a good job with the
clean up days. Mr. Hanna asked if there
is any news with
APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2007:
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the minutes of September 14, 2007 as presented. Unanimous.
APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2007:
Motion made by
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.
Barry Heim and Steve Warshaw were present to represent the humane society. The supervisors presented a $4,000.00 check which represents the township’s 2007 donation.
Mr. Heim stated that the donation is very much
appreciated.
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OLD BUSINESS:
Tabled.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve Resolution No. 230. Unanimous.
MISCELLANEOUS:
ROADMASTER/PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR:
Tabled.
Mr. Sivick stated that the crew
has been busy with maintenance work on
ADDENDUM
NO. 1: Mr. Vollmer stated that the construction
of the cell tower on
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There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. by the motion of Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer. Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert H. Rohner, Jr.
Secretary/Treasurer
October 18, 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:
Scott Hanna asked why List #1, List #2 and the transfers that are voted on each meeting are not attached to the agenda for those in attendance. Atty. Bernathy stated that they are a matter of public record, and that Mr. Hanna can visit the office during normal business hours to review. To do so at the meeting would be burdensome.
Mr. Hanna commented on the “No dumping of Garbage” signs at the recycling bins.
Mr. Hanna commented on the 911 Re-addressing and that there is a road near him that has no name. Mr. Sivick stated that it will be reviewed with the zoning office.
Mr. Hanna asked if the Police Committee had held their workshop yet. Mr. Sivick reminded Mr. Hanna that this time is for comments. Not an question and answer session. If some one wants an item placed on the agenda, they are to contact the office.
APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 4, 2007:
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the minutes of October 4, 2007 as presented. Unanimous.
APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 9, 2007:
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the minutes of October 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.
SAFE HAVEN:
Susan Hines, the director represented Safe Haven. Safe Haven is the new name for Survivors’ Resources. The organization is not federally funded, so they rely on local funding. The organization is currently running a “Paint Pike Purple” campaign to make
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people aware of their existence. The supervisors presented a check for $3,000.00 which represents the township’s donation for 2007.
2007 FIRE RELIEF
CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,125.78:
James Owen, treasurer for the Bushkill Fire Relief Association was present to accept the check in the amount of $67,125.78.
OLD BUSINESS:
The erosion control plan is being completed, and will be forwarded to the county.
NEW BUSINESS:
JUDICIAL
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to exonerate the 2007 taxes on those properties exposed to the judicial sale. Unanimous.
Mr. Sivick stated that GTS Technologies has submitted a proposal to do technical
work as it relates to ball fields, stream bank erosion problem and the anchoring of
walkways. Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Menditto to contract
with GTS Technologies. Unanimous.
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to appoint Kirk, Summa & Company to audit the 2007 financial records of the township and the tax monies supplied to the fire company. Unanimous.
TAXES:
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Mr. Sivick stated that Ms. Defour is requesting that the supervisors waive the penalty and interest she has accrued on her unpaid taxes. Atty. Bernathy stated that he will forward correspondence to Ms. Defour stating that the penalty and interest is a matter of law, and that the supervisors are duty bound to collect those fees. They can not waiver those fees.
THE
A letter had been received from Jennifer Passamonte of the Delaware Football League requesting the use of the community park on November 3rd for their year end celebration. Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Menditto to grant the approval, and that the organization is required to submit a Certificate of Insurance. Unanimous.
Mr. Vollmer stated that the supervisors have granted this request in the past. Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Volmer to waive the permit fees for sewage, zoning and building. Unanimous.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Supervisors on
Tuesday, October 23rd, at 9:00 a.m., at the
ADDENDUM #1: Atty. Bernathy
stated that
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correct ordinance. It is Atty. Bernathy’s opinion that the lawsuit was without merit and frivolous. Atty. Bernathy conferred with Mr. Meachem’s attorney, and the attorneys for
the township’s insurance carrier
before the schedule hearing date of October 19th. Atty. Bernathy
exchanged case law as it relates to time limits placed on the posting of
political signs, and the placement in road right-of-ways. Case law reflects that there shall be the
safe operation of a motor vehicle. A
conglomerate of political signs can be a distraction to drivers. The
ADDENDUM #2: Mr. Vollmer stated that the fence has
been erected around the cell tower located on
ADDENDUM #3: Mr. Vollmer stated that the committee for the police study is tweaking their report, and it may be submitted within the next couple of weeks.
ROADMASTER/PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR:
Two copies of the erosion control plan had been signed by Mr. Sivick, and the
plan will be forwarded to the conservation district on October 19th.
Mr. Sivick stated that the crew
has been busy with shoulder and drain work on
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. by the motion of Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer. Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert H. Rohner, Jr.
Secretary/Treasurer
October 23, 2007
Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.
MINUTES
Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. Also present were Richard C. Vollmer, Vice Chairman, Paul D. Menditto, Supervisor, Atty. Robert F. Bernathy and Robert H. Rohner, Jr., Secretary/Treasurer. William J. Greiner, P.E. was not present.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No comments were received.
COMMUNITY DRIVE -
The supervisors met with the supervisors for
ATTY. DENNIS DUNN:
Atty. Bernathy stated that Atty.
Dennis Dunn, counsel for a contributing lender for the Wolfington
Group, who is developing Highland Village has contacted the township that he is
gathering information for his client whom has issued loans to the
developer. Atty. Dunn has requested that
he be able to remove the voluminous amount of records, and transport them to a
copying business located in
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Atty. Bernathy stated that a
hearing was held before Judge Kameen regarding the Przebowski’s contempt of court. Atty. Bernathy
reviewed the history of the case with the judge, and the violation of the three
(3) court orders by Miss Przebowski. The first was the preliminary injunction,
second was the final injunction, and finally the contempt. A vagrant display of abuse
of the court orders. Atty. Bernathy explained the costs incurred by the township, but
it was the judge’s opinion that it is not the court’s job to recoup monies
expended by townships to enforce ordinances.
It is the duty of the supervisors to enforce ordinances. The legal counsel for Miss Przebowski stated that she has the $500. for
the previous fine plus the $500. for this fine. She was also ordered to pay $300. in attorney fees. And
that is how the judge ruled.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m. by the motion of Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Sivick. Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert H. Rohner, Jr.
Secretary/Treasurer
October 30, 2007
Tuesday, 2:20 p.m.
MINUTES
Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.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.
BUSHKILL EMERGENCY
CORP:
Debbie Kulick represented the Corp. Ms. Kulick submitted and gave an overview of a packet that details information submitted to a consultant hired by Middle Smithfield Township (a copy is a part of these minutes on file) to assist them in deciding what emergency ambulance provider will be their primary responder. Newspaper articles had stated after the release of the consultant’s report that Bushkill missed 17% of their calls. Ms. Kulick stated that what was not included is that the volume of calls has dramatically increased over the years. The Corp responds to 3,000-3,300 calls per year. Subscription support has decreased from a 17% return to a 4-5% return.
The
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 3:13 p.m. by the motion of Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Menditto. Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert H. Rohner, Jr.
Secretary/Treasurer