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                                                                                               April 1, 2009

                                                                                               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:

 

Marianne Glamann of Wayne Bank stated that she would like to make a presentation regarding the products/services of the bank at a future meeting.

 

Scott Hanna commented on SR 2001.

 

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 18, 2009:

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the minutes of March 18, 2009 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.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

  1. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT-WINONA FALLS ROAD:

 

Mr. Greiner is completing the work on the project’s specifications and final cost.  Ordinance No. 119 is now is place which allows the supervisors to enter any lands or enclosures and cut, open, maintain and repair drains or ditches through property when necessary to carry water from the roads.

 

  1. HIGHLAND VILLAGE:

 

Tabled.

 

  1. REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND RELEASE OF SECURITY, FINAL

RELEASE:  LEHMAN’S POINTE AT THE GLEN AT TAMIMENT, PHASE IV, SECTIONS 1 & 2:

 

Mr. Greiner stated that he performed an inspection on March 30th.  His report to the supervisors is a part of these minutes on file.  Richard Almquist of the

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Wolfington Companies accompanied Mr. Greiner during the inspection.  Mr. Greiner’s last inspection of the subject site was performed on April 11, 2008.  Prior reports were prepared for the supervisors on 4/15/08 and 9/02/08.  Several deficiencies were noted.  To the best of Mr. Greiner’s knowledge, no work has been performed since his last inspection.  The 9/02/08 report states the same information as the most current report. 

 

The funds remaining in escrow is approximately $954,378.28.  Approximately $661,149.93 was posted by Teicher and approximately $293,228.35 was posted by Tamiment 503, LP.  At the present time, sufficient funds remain in the accounts to complete all remaining work.  The township has not received a revised construction cost estimate, and Mr. Greiner recommends that one be prepared by the developer. 

 

Mr. Greiner recommends that no release of escrow funds be made at this time.

 

Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Sivick not to release any funds from the escrow accounts at this time.  Unanimous.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

1.      USDA CORRESPONDENCE – STIMULUS MONEY:

 

Mr. Menditto stated that the township forwarded letters to the governor and appropriate State agency contacts as outlined in the stimulus packet received from Congressman Kanjorski requesting stimulus funds.

 

The township received a quick response from the USDA that stated that the township does not qualify for any grants, but that low interest loans could be obtained.  It seems that the township has been dismissed out of hand.  The supervisors will contact Congressman Chris Carney, State Senator Lisa Baker and Representative John Siptroth regarding the USDA’s letter and to inquire on how those funds are being spent. 

 

The township had submitted for consideration the two (2) trucks that will be purchased, a new roof for the municipal building, new roofs at the community park, an emergency service building and development planning for the new property on SR 2001 to name a few.

 

 

 

 

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MISCELLANEOUS:

 

  1. The supervisors will conduct a Well Hearing on Thursday, April 2nd, at 3:30 p.m. at the municipal building for property located in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Lot 50, Section 4A.

 

  1. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Sunday, April 5th, at 2:00 p.m., at the municipal building field.  Rain or shine.

 

ROADMASTER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

 

  1. MINK POND ROAD CULVERT PROJECT:

 

Tabled.

 

Mr. Sivick stated that there have been repairs and maintenance to the vehicles.  Cleaning drains throughout the township.  Litter pick up on Bushkill Falls Road.  It gets worse every year. 

 

The supervisors met with Lorne Possinger from DCNR and the township’s consultant for the community park to discuss applying for additional grant money for the park.  Working on new fields and an entrance.  Improvements to the park continue.  Events to be held at the park this year are being discussed. 

 

The tower behind the municipal building is experiencing a lighting problem.  The red lights do not come on at night, but the white lights flashed, as there are suppose to in that situation.  Met Ed is aware of the problem, and they have ordered the part needed to fix the problem. 

 

Spring Clean Up Days will be conducted on May 13th-15th from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and May 16th from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  As in the past there will be no charge to the residents.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m. by the motion of Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer.  Unanimous.

 

                                                                                               Respectfully submitted,

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                                                                                                Thursday, 3:30 p.m.

 

MINUTES

 

Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.  Also present were Paul D. Menditto, Supervisor and Robert H. Rohner, Jr., Secretary/Treasurer.  Richard C. Vollmer, Vice Chairman, Atty. Robert F. Bernathy and William J. Greiner, P.E. were not present.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

 

No comments were received.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 238:  DCNR GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE LEHMAN TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY PARK-PHASE II ATHLETIC FIELD DEVELOPMENT:

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Sivick to pass Resolution No. 238 – Lehman Township Community Park Phase II Athletic Field Development.  This resolution will become part of the township’s grant application to DCNR. 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 239:  DCNR GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE BUSHKILL VILLAGE RECREATION AND TRAILHEAD LINKAGE STUDY:

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Sivick to pass Resolution No. 239 – Bushkill Village Recreation and Trailhead Linkage Study.  This resolution will become part of the township’s grant application to DCNR.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 3:31 p.m. by the motion of Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Sivick. 

 

                                                                                             Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                                             Robert H. Rohner, Jr.

                                                                                             Secretary/Treasurer

                                                                                                April 29, 2009

                                                                                                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.

 

BID OPENING:  SPRING CLEAN UP DAYS:

 

Three (3) bids were received:

 

  1. Christian Container Service:  $19.00 per cy (19 x 30 yd.).  Any container that exceeds 3 tons of weight will be billed at $72.50 per ton.

 

  1. Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc.:  $20.00 per cy.  No tires or hazardous type waste, freon containing items nor electronics will be accepted.  Can not adhere to a minimum time frame of two (2) hours.

 

  1. Grinnell Recycling, Inc.:  $19.00 per cy.  Additional fees are $15.00 per tire and $25.00 per mattress.  No hazardous materials will be accepted.

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to accept the bid received by Christian Container Service.  Unanimous.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 240:  PROCLAMATION BY THE BOARD – LARRY VAN WHY DAY:

 

A copy is a part of these minutes on file.

 

The eighth “Whereas” will be changed to read as follows “Whereas, Larry Van Why’s service to the people of Lehman Township has undoubtedly contributed to the preservation of health, safety and welfare of the township’s residents.

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve Resolution No. 240 with the change.  Unanimous.

 

 

 

 

 

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HIGHLAND VILLAGE:  SUPERVISORS’ DISCUSSION:

                                      

Sections D & E are before the supervisors for preliminary major subdivision and land development plans approval. 

 

Mr. Greiner stated that there are sixteen (16) conditions that the developer must meet prior to final approval:

 

  1. Form of ownership and property owner’s organization to be approved by the

Township.

 

  1. Proposed covenants and restrictions to be approved by the Township.

 

  1. Developer to provide copy of ACOE Jurisdictional Determination.

 

  1. Approval of Traffic Impact Study by PennDot and the Township.

 

  1. Approval of Highway Occupancy Permit for The Glen entrance by PennDot and the Township.

 

  1. Areas to be cleared to be marked and verified by Township prior to construction.

 

  1. Open space and recreation fees to be paid in accordance with Township requirements.

 

  1. Developers agreement and financial security to be posted prior to final approval.

 

  1. Following third party approvals must be submitted prior to final approval:  PA DEP-Planning Module; PA DEP-Low Pressure Sewer; PennDot-Traffic Impact Study; PennDot-HOP; Conservation District-Erosion Control; PA DEP-NPDES; PA DEP-Water System and ACOE-Jurisdictional Determination.

 

  1. Spray irrigation plan to be approved by the Township.

 

  1. General stormwater operations and maintenance plan to be approved by the Township.

 

  1. A maintenance agreement pursuant to the Township Stormwater Ordinance.

 

  1. Contribution to the Township Stormwater Fund pursuant to the Stormwater Ordinance.

 

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  1. A hydrogeologic study for the proposed water use.

 

  1. Submission of plans meeting the final plan requirements of the Township SALDO.

 

  1. Booster pump is required on 350,000 gallon standpipe.

 

There is a concern regarding the form of ownership.  Do not want an “x” amount of small developments under their own ownership.  All will fall under a Master Association, and those documents shall be submitted to the Township for review.  Atty. Bernathy stated that documents had been submitted to him for review, but those documents do not have a declarant.  There must be more clarity with what the developer submits and what the supervisors have approved.  The developer is to be working from the approved Master Plan.  There must be an entity for purposes of enforcement.  The developer had stated in the past that a management company would be hired.

 

Atty. Bernathy stated that notice will be given to the applicant that action will be taken on their submission at the supervisors’ next regular meeting (date to be determined).  The supervisors can reject, accept, or accept the plans with conditions.  A deadline can be established as well.

 

The information that the supervisors want prior to a preliminary approval is the establishment of a Master Association, a complete HOP application, a complete Planning Module to PA DEP, and both with proof of submission.  If the developer transfers a tract of land the open space and recreation fees will be paid upfront.

 

Atty. Bernathy and Mr. Greiner will meet to review and codify information, and communicate that information in detail to the developer’s attorney, Ed Campbell.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m. by the motion of Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Sivick.  Unanimous.

 

                                                                                              Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                                              Robert H. Rohner, Jr.

                                                                                              Secretary/Treasurer