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                                                                                                May 7, 2008

                                                                                                Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

 

MINUTES

 

Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 commented on the public comments.  Mr. Hanna commented on the entrance to The Glen at Tamiment. 

 

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 16, 2008:

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the minutes of April 16, 2008 as presented.  Unanimous.

 

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 23, 2008:

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the minutes of April 23, 2008 as presented.  Unanimous.

 

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 24, 2008:

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the minutes of April 24, 2008 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 MARCH 31, 2008:

 

Tabled.

 

BOY SCOUT – NICHOLAS TRAMA:

 

Nicholas Trama is working towards becoming an Eagle Scout.  To obtain that status, his project would be to construct a shed for the sports teams that use the municipal field.  They would be able to store their equipment, etc.  The size would be 10x10x10.  Mr. Trama will hold a fund drive to raise the necessary funds.  Motion made by Mr. Sivick

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and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve this project.  Unanimous.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

  1. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT – WINONA FALLS ROAD:

 

Mr. Greiner stated that the submission to PA DEP is ready.  There will be 15,000 ft. of land disturbance near the Sugar Mountain Mall.  A new culvert and swale will be constructed.  Easements will need to be obtained from the Moellers and the Andruelas.  If the township is unable to obtain the easements, the piping could be placed in the drainage ditch, but will be more costly.  The metes and bounds will be supplied to Atty. Bernathy so that they can be inserted into the deed.

 

  1. BRODHEAD ROAD:

 

Mr. Greiner stated that he had received correspondence from Matt Curry from PA DEP.  Mr. Curry requested revised calculations.  That information has been forwarded to Mr. Curry.  Mr. Greiner is waiting to see if there is any additional information needed by PA DEP.  Mr. Greiner will consult with the park service to see what their requirements may be.  The specifications for the project will be completed by the end of the month.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

  1. BOY SCOUT TROOP #87 REQUESTS THE USE OF THE LEHMAN

TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY PARK ON JUNE 21, 2008 AT 1:00 PM:

 

Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Sivick to allow Boy Scout Troop #87 the use of the community park on June 21st beginning at 1:00 p.m.  Unanimous.

 

MISCELLANEOUS:

 

  1. The Spring Clean Up Days continue May 8th and May 9th from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and May 10th 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

  1. An Executive Session regarding the purchase of real estate property was con-

ducted on April 16, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

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ROADMASTER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

 

  1. MINK POND ROAD CULVERT:

 

Mr. Greiner spoke to PA DEP representative Matt Curry a week ago, and was informed that the original application was not received.  A new submission will be forwarded by FedEx. 

 

Mr. Sivick stated that the clean up days are going well.  Eight dumpsters were used the first day.  Maintenance around the municipal building.  Sign maintenance.  Pothole repairs.  Community park maintenance.

 

ADDENDUM NO. 1:  The Stormwater Ordinance will be reviewed as it relates to the placement of driveways for new homes in the older communities.  Beef up the driveway culvert requirements in the stormwater maintenance.

 

ADDENDUM NO. 2:  Mr. Vollmer stated that two more providers will be added to the cell tower located on Mink Pond Road; Herizon and Cell One.  There is nothing new to report on the tower located on Sugar Mountion.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. and an Executive Session held to discuss the purchase of real estate property.  The motion was made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer.  Unanimous.

 

                                                                                              Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                                              Robert H. Rohner, Jr.

                                                                                              Secretary/Treasurer

                                                                                                            May 9, 2008

                                                                                                            Friday, 3:30 p.m.

 

MINUTES

 

Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.  Also present were Richard C. Vollmer, Vice Chairman and MaryAnn Conza, Assistant Secretary.   Paul D. Menditto, Supervisor and Robert H. Rohner, Jr. were not present.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  No comments were received.

 

CLOTHING DRIVE:  The Township is in receipt of correspondence from Pennsylvania State Police asking if we would like to participate in a clothing drive.  Troop R, Blooming Grove will be collecting winter clothing for anyone in need for the upcoming winter.  Collection starts April 28 and will end June 13, 2008.  Mr. Vollmer made a motion to participate in the Clothing Drive.  Seconded by Mr. Sivick.  Unanimous.

 

SPRING CLEAN UP:  Mr. Sivick reported that the Spring cleanup is going quite well.

 

Mr. Sivick made a motion to recess until the Vacation Bureau arrives.  Seconded by Mr. Vollmer. Unanimous.

 

Mr. Sivick called the meeting to order at 3:44 p.m. 

 

POCONO MOUNTAINS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU:  Present on behalf of the Visitors Bureau were Carl G. Wilgus, Executive Director and Ann M. Pilcher, Director of Community Relations/Public Affairs.  Mr. Wilgus stated that one of his objectives when he took the job was to meet with all the elected officials and discuss community development issues.  There needs to be an economic base, social integrity within the community and done in an environmentally safe manner.   The tourism industry provides support to and feeds off of all three of those.  

 

There was discussion on transportation issues and the lack of funding.  Mr. Wilgus will be traveling to Harrisburg to discuss the Marshalls Creek Bypass.  Delaware Water Gap is the 8th most visited national park in the system.

 

With the gas prices, airline problems, the value of the American dollar, tourism in the Poconos could be positive this year because people may stay closer to home.

 

This was a good season for the ski area.  Bed & Breakfasts facilities as well as retailers have concerns right now but are hoping to pick up in the summer.

 

Mountain Laurel Center for the Performing Arts was discussed.  Mr. Wilgus met with Mr. Wolfington who indicated that as long as the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau was willing to give the current board of directors one million dollars per year, they would continue with their agreement.  The Visitors Bureau knew that if they would

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continue to do that, the Center would continue to lose money year after year.  Based upon that and some insight that funding from the State was going to be substantially cut, they felt they could not afford to do that.  The Executive Committee met in January  and felt that in the best interest of the Visitors Bureau, they could not see themselves continuing to  fund one million dollars per year for financial and operational assistance to the program.  If the Center could come up with an event that makes sense, the Bureau could step forward to be a sponsor.  The Bureau should not be financing the management and operation of another organization.  Subsequent to that, the Bureau brought to the Center a couple of different pieces of business.  One was a 30 day arts, music and food festival which had a national sponsor with financing.  The other one was a three or four day religious retreat.  There is also a desire for a major feature film reproducing Woodstock.  At this time the owners of the Center should re-think and come up with a plan of action.  The Center is not highlighted in the editorial of the Bureau’s travel guide because the Center may not deliver. 

 

Fernwood:  Mr. Wilgus stated that Fernwood did an excellent job in presenting their case for acquiring a license for slot machines.  They are in an excellent location. 

 

WALKER BROS. CIRCUS:  Mr. Sivick made a motion to enter into an agreement with Walker Bros. Circus to use the Lehman Township Community Park for their circus on Tuesday, June 24, 2008.  Rental terms: $500 paid on arrival.  Water, Restrooms and dumpster on site.  Seconded by Mr. Vollmer.  Unanimous.

 

There being no further business, Mr. Vollmer made a motion to adjourn at 5:00 p.m.  Seconded by Mr. Sivick.  Unanimous.

 

                                                                                                            Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                                                            MaryAnn Conza

                                                                                                            Assistant Secretary

                                                                                                May 21, 2008

                                                                                                Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

 

MINUTES

 

Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Also present were Richard C. Vollmer, Vice Chairman, Paul D. Menditto, Supervisor, Atty, Robert F. Bernathy, William J. Greiner, P.E. and MaryAnn Conza Assistant Secretary.  Absent: Robert H. Rohner, Jr., Secretary / Treasurer.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  John Frawley commented that the scheduled clean-up days went great.

 

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 7, 2008:  Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the minutes of May 7, 2008 as presented. Unanimous.

 

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 8, 2008:  Motion made by Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the minutes of May 8, 2008 as presented.  Motion passed with Mr. Menditto abstaining.

 

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 MARCH 31, 2008:  Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Menditto to accept the financial statements; all funds, for the month ended March 31, 2008.  Unanimous.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

     

1.      STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT – WINONA FALLS ROAD:

 

Mr. Greiner stated that the plans have been forwarded for erosion control.  Carl Moeller agrees that the trench drain needs to be shortened a little and with some revisions to the plans.  Mr. Greiner will update property records. 

 

      2.  BRODHEAD ROAD:

           

            Mr. Greiner distributed to the Supervisors the plans and specs which he will be reviewing on Thursday.  A bid document is included.  Dates and times will be filled in when we are ready to advertise.  The GP11 application is signed. The application will be forwarded to DEP Friday morning at the earliest.  We are scheduled for a meeting with the National Park Service on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.   

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

REQUEST FOR USE OF THE PAVILION ON JUNE 29, 2008 FROM 11:00 AM TO

3:00 PM:  Mr. Vollmer made a motion and second of Mr. Menditto to approve the request from Amy Miles to use the Pavilion on June 29, 2008 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for a birthday party.  Unanimous.

 

REQUEST FROM BUSHKILL MENS’ BOWLING LEAGUE TO USE THE LEHMAN COMMUNITY PARK ON MAY 31, 2008 FOR A FUNCTION:  Mr. Menditto made a motion and second of Mr. Vollmer to use the Lehman Community Park for their end of year function on May 31, 2008.  Unanimous.

 

MISCELLANEOUS:  None.

 

ROADMASTER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

 

1.      MINK POND ROAD CULVERT PROJECT:  Mr. Greiner reported that he is waiting for comments from DEP.

 

Mr. Sivick stated that we are still cleaning up the yard from clean up days.  Motor oil and used paint are being disposed of.  Motor oil is accepted year round.  Seven (7) new benches were purchased for Lehman Community Park.  Added an additional delineator near PEEC, swale work and improvements have been done in that area.  Pot hole repairs have been done on Bushkill Falls Road.  There will be discussion with PennDOT concerning ice problems we had last year on Bushkill Falls Road toward the schools.  Drainage needs to be addressed by PennDOT.  Normal maintenance of vehicles has been done.  Litter will be picked up prior to the holiday weekend.  Approximately one thousand feet of guide rails have been replaced at three different locations within the Township, Little Egypt, Briscoe Mountain and two sections of Winona Falls Road.  A bid was put out through COG for line painting.

 

Mr. Vollmer reported that work will begin on the VanWhy tower next week.  Attorney Bernathy will review the agreement for the right of ways for the Gandolfo tower.

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.   The motion was made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Menditto. Unanimous.

 

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                                                MaryAnn Conza

                                                                                                Assistant Secretary

                                                                                               May 28, 2008

                                                                                               Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.

 

MINUTES

 

Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at 3:30 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:

 

No comments were received.

 

AFRICAN AMERICAN NETWORK – USE OF THE COMMUNITY PARK (JUNE 28TH FROM 9:00 AM TO 6:00 PM):

 

Tabled.

 

DELAWARE FOOTBALL LEAGUE -  BOOTH AT MUNICIPAL BUILDING FOR SIGN UP (MAY 31ST, JUNE 7TH, JUNE 14TH AND JUNE 28TH FROM 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM):

 

Motion made by Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Menditto to approve the Delaware Football League setting up a booth at the municipal building for sign up on May 31st, June 7th, June 14th and June 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Unanimous.

 

HIGHLAND VILLAGE:

 

Edmund Campbell, Esq. represented the developer.  Mr. Campbell stated that the two (2) points he wants to make today is that Pulte is out, and that LRK (Looney Ricks Kiss) is in.  And that Pennoni Engineering replaces Bursich Engineering.  A sketch plan (a copy is a part of these minutes on file) was submitted that detailed where the project is at today.   

 

Gonzalo Echeverria of LRK gave a representation that included a slide show on his company that outlined the architectural and planning styles of the firm, and past and present projects.

 

Mr. Campbell stated after Mr. Echeverria’s presentation that the project may include many developers that will adhere to plans prepared by LRK.  A buyer will have to adhere to designs of LRK, and the home owners associations will ensure those standards.

 

The impact to schools has not changed.

 

Mr. Campbell stated that of the first 2,000 lots to be approved, 45 % will be age restricted. The threshold for open space will be as outlined within the Conditional Use

 

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Hearing Decision.  Atty. Bernathy stated that the Decision dictates that the applicant shall design, engineer, seek approval for and construct a minimum of 75,000 square feet nonresidential/commercial floor area on or before the completion of the 2,000 residential units.  Furthermore, the applicant agrees that a residential mix of market rate units and age restricted units shall be specifically implemented following the completion of the first 1,000 residential units whereby a minimum of 450 age restricted units shall be required on or before the completion of 2,000 residential units.  Thereafter, a minimum of 900 age restricted units shall be required on or before of the completion of 3,000 residential units.  Thereafter, a minimum of 1,350 age restricted units shall be required on or before the completion of 4,000 residential units.  Thereafter, a minimum of 2,030 age restricted units shall be required on or before the completion of 5,000 residential units whereby a minimum of 45% of all residential units shall be permanently classified as age restricted.  Atty. Campbell responded that it is the intent of the Developer to follow the Decision.

 

Atty. Bernathy referred to Atty. Campbell’s correspondence dated March 20, 2008 in which Atty. Campbell requested amending the MXD zoning district regulations to require conditional use approval for any significant amendment to the Master Plan.  Minor deviations shall not require a formal amendment of the Master Plan.  The supervisors reviewed the proposal, and added the language “The determination of whether or not a change is significant or minor is in the sole discretion of the Board of Supervisors”.  Atty. Campbell stated that he had no aversion to the added language.  The Developer does not want to change the Master Plan Approval.  Mr. Menditto stated that the supervisors do not want a piecemeal of changes that then add up to be significant.  Atty. Campbell stated that that will not happen.

 

The representative from Pennoni submitted a map (a copy is a part of these minutes on file), and discussed the order of in which sections will be submitted for review and approval. 

 

Other items discussed :

 

The entrance from Bushkill Falls Road will be a boulevard design.

 

The Developer is reviewing the possibility of constructing a resort.  If a resort is not constructed, then a community center will be built. 

 

The Developer will announce the plans for the art center that are presently being worked on.  There are township conditions that have yet to be met.

 

The Developer has been in contact with the owners of Bushkill Falls, Saw Creek Estates and the hunting and fishing clubs.  Atty. Campbell stated that letters had been sent to

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those entities stating that the Developer has not been doing anything.  Atty. Bernathy stated that that requirement is outlined in paragraphs #28, 29 and 30 of the Master Plan Approval Decision.

 

The stormwater management projects will be completed upfront of the project.

 

Mr. Sivick asked for the status of the transfer of the property to the township.  Mike Stadulis, a representative for the Developer stated that it is being worked on, as well as the transfer of the property for the ball field.  Mr. Greiner stated that a planning module will have to be submitted as it relates to the municipal building property.  Mr. Greiner recommends that the developer contact PA DEP regarding the requirements for planning modules.

 

Atty. Bernathy reminded everyone that the monetary obligation to the township expires April 2009.  Mr. Stadulis stated that that matter will be settled by the transfer of 400-500 lots to the bank.  Atty. Bernathy asked how the developer will effectuate the transfer to the bank.  Atty. Campbell replied it will be done by deed, third person ownership.

 

LRK will lay out the plan, and then submit it to the township.  LRK’s style criteria/standards will be guaranteed by a covenant that is recorded.  The various builders will be trained to follow those criterias/standards

 

There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m. by the motion of Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Menditto.  Unanimous.

 

                                                                                              Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                                              Robert H. Rohner, Jr.

                                                                                              Secretary/Treasurer