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                                                                                               April 7, 2010

                                                                                               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:

 

No comments were received.

 

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 16, 2010:

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the minutes of March 16, 2010 as presented.  Unanimous.

 

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 23, 2010:

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the minutes of March 23, 2010 as presented.  UNanimous.

 

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 30, 2010:

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the minutes of March 30, 2010 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 MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2010 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2010:

 

Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Menditto to accept the financial statements; all funds, for the months ended January 31, 2010 and February 28, 2010.  Unanimous.

                       

OLD BUSINESS:

 

     1.  ROBERT RICE PROPERTY, WINONA LAKES  ESTATES, LOT 22,

          SECTION 18:

 

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       Atty. Bernathy stated that he had put a telephone call into the mortgage

       holder, but has not received a response.  He will forward correspondence for a

       demand.

 

  1. 2010 FIRE POLICE LIST – RESOLUTION NO. 250:

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and seconded by Mr. Vollmer to pass Resolution No. 250 which approves the 2010 Bushkill Fire Company Police List (a copy is a part of these minutes on file) with the exception as designated on the list.  Unanimous.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

  1. EAST STROUDSBURG LITTLE LEAGUE NORTH:

 

Ken Miller, president for the league presented the supervisors with a plaque and thanked them for their support.  The supervisors presented the league with a 2010 donation of $2,000.

 

MISCELLANEOUS:

 

  1. Spring Clean Up Days will be conducted May 6th and 7th from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on May 8th from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

  1. The 2010 Road Turnback funds were received in the amount of $21,240.

 

  1. An Executive Session was conducted on April 7th at 10:00 a.m. regarding litigation.                                                                                          

 

ROADMASTER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

 

Mr. Sivick stated that the crew repaired guide rails on Winona Falls Road.  Drains cleaned throughout the township.  Equipment maintenance.  There was an accident on the Brodhead Road on this date at 4:00 p.m.  Dry Chem was placed on the road at the scene.  The SR 2001 project is moving along.

                                                                                                   

ADJOURNMENT:

 

There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m. by the motion of Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Menditto.  Unanimous.

 

                                                                                          Respectfully submitted,

 

                                                                                          Robert H. Rohner, Jr.

                                                                                          Secretary/Treasurer   

 

                                                                                               April 13, 2010

                                                                                               Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.

 

MINUTES

 

Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.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. 248:  LEHMAN TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY PARK-PHASE II ATHLETIC FIELD DEVELOPMENT:

 

Motion made by Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Menditto to pass Resolution No. 248 for the Lehman Township Community Park-Phase II Athletic Field Development DCNR grant application that will be submitted later this month.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 249:  BUSHKILL VILLAGE RECREATION AND TRAILHEAD LINKAGE STUDY:

 

Motion made by Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Menditto to pass Resolution No. 249 for the Bushkill Village Recreation and Trailhead Linkage Study DCNR grant application that will be submitted later this month.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 10:01 a.m. by the motion of Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Menditto. 

 

                                                                                          Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                                          Robert H. Rohner, Jr.

                                                                                          Secretary/Treasurer

                                                                                               April 21, 2010

                                                                                               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 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:

 

Scott Hanna commented on the Highland Village project, the Pocmont Resort auction and the construction of ball fields at the community park.

 

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 7, 2010:

 

Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Sivick to approve the minutes of April 7, 2010 as presented. 

 

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 13, 2010:

 

Tabled.

 

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.

 

BID OPENING:  SPRING CLEAN UP DAYS’ CONTAINERS:

 

Three (3) bids were received:

 

  1. Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc.:

 

       $19.75 per cubic yard, inclusive of all fees.  The company will not accept tires,

       hazardous waste, electronics nor Freon containing items.  They can not adhere to  

       a minimum time frame of two (2) hours. 

 

  1. Christian Container Service:

 

      $19.00 per cubic yard.  Weight in excess of 3 tons will be charged $72.50 per

      ton.

 

 

 

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  1. TB Disposal, Inc.:

 

      $18.00 per cubic yard.  Tires separated.  The tire container (30 yd.) will be

      $1,100.00.

 

Motion made by Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Vollmer to award the bid to TB Disposal, Inc. conditional upon a telephone review.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

  1.  ROBERT RICE PROPERTY, WINONA LAKES ESTATES, LOT 220,

 SECTION 18:

 

 Tabled.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

  1. BUSHKILL OUTREACH’S REQUEST TO USE THE COMMUNITY PARK ON SAT., MAY 29TH, SUN.,  MAY 30TH & MON., MAY 31ST FOR THEIR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER/FLEA MARKET:

 

Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Sivick to approve this request.

 

  1. CHRISTINE OBSER OF THE PIKE COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S REQUEST FOR USE OF THE MEETING ROOM FOR MET ED RECERTIFICATION ON FRI., MAY 7TH:

 

      Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Sivick to approve this request.

 

  1. PIKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ REQUEST

FOR USE OF THE MEETING ROOM ON MAY 24TH FOR A REGULAR BOARD MEETING.  TIME TO BE DETERMINED:

 

Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Sivick to approve this request.

 

MISCELLANEOUS:

 

  1. The Spring Clean Up Days will be conducted May 6th and May 7th from 7:00 a.m. 

       to 6:00 p.m. and May 8th from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

 

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ROADMASTER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

 

Mr. Sivick stated that the crew has been busy with grading work on Big Egypt Road.  Maintenance at the community park including grounds and roof work.  The Bushkill                                                                                       

Historical Society is using one of the buildings for their display.  Mr. Sivick recommends to the board that the supervisors forward correspondence to Smithfield and Middle Smithfield Townships to mutually agree to fill potholes on Rt. 209 from the national park entrance to the Shannon Inn.  Enter into an agreement with PennDOT and those two (2) townships.  Motion made by Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Vollmer to review this proposal.  Drains cleaned throughout the township.  Grass cutting at the municipal ball fields.  Clay delivered at the municipal and the elementary school baseball fields.  At Mr. Hanna’s request, the parking situation at the municipal building (side of the road) on Saturdays will be reviewed.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

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

 

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                                                Robert H. Rohner, Jr.

                                                                                                Secretary/Treasurer