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                                                                                               January 4, 2010

                                                                                               Monday, 7:12 p.m.

 

MINUTES:  REGULAR MEETING

 

Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.  Also present were Richard C. Vollmer, Vice Chairman; Paul D. Menditto, Supervisor, Atty. Robert F. Bernathy, Township Solicitor and Robert H. Rohner, Jr., Secretary/Treasurer.  William J. Greiner, P.E., Township Engineer was not present.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

 

No comments were received.

 

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 16, 2009:

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the minutes of December 16, 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.

 

ACCEPT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; ALL FUNDS, FOR THE MONTH ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2009:

 

Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Menditto to accept the financial statements; all funds, for the month ended November 30, 2009.  Unanimous.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

  1. LARKIN SEPTIC SYSTEM:

 

Mr. Vollmer stated that the system had been tested by Allstate Septic Systems and

the tests have proven that the system has not failed.  There are three (3) bedrooms in the house.  Correspondence dated December 30, 2009 has been forwarded to the Larkins stating that the three (3) test holes dug for the tests must be filled in before the septic permit will be re-instated.  Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Menditto to re-instate the Larkin’s septic permit conditional upon the three (3) test holes being filled in.  Unanimous.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2.   PENNDOT – BENSLEY FAMILY ESTATE PROPERTY:  DANGEROUS

STRUCTURES:

 

            Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to schedule a

            Dangerous Structure Hearing for Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 7:05 p.m. for

            the property owned by PennDot on Milford Road (SR 2001).  Unanimous.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

  1. BUSHKILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY REQUEST:

 

      Correspondence dated January 4, 2010 had been received from the Bushkill

      Historical Society.  The Society is requesting permission to set up a display in a

      building located within the community park. 

 

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

      and that the Society will hold the Township harmless.  An indemnification

      agreement for storage will be prepared by Atty. Bernathy.  Proof of insurance

      will be obtained from the Society.  Unanimous.

 

MISCELLANEOUS:

 

  1. The Lehman Township Auditors will meet on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at the municipal building.

 

  1. The Lehman Township Planning Commission will conduct their re-organization and regular meetings on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

 

  1. An Executive Session was conducted on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 11:34 p.m. regarding possible litigation.

 

ROADMASTER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

 

Mr. Sivick stated that the crew has been busy with winter road maintenance.  Maintenance to the vehicles.  Repairs and maintenance at the community park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ADJOURNMENT:

 

There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m. by the motion of Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Menditto.  Unanimous.

 

                                                                                               Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                                

 

 

                                                                                               Robert H. Rohner, Jr.

                                                                                               Secretary/Treasurer

                                                                                               January 4, 2010

                                                                                               Monday, 7:00 p.m.

 

Minutes:  Re-organization

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to appoint John P. Sivick as the temporary chairman.  Unanimous.

 

Mr. Sivick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Also present were Richard C. Vollmer, Supervisor; Paul D. Mendittto, Supervisor; Atty. Robert F. Bernathy, Township Solicitor and Robert H. Rohner, Jr., Secretary/Treasurer.  William J. Greiner, P.E. was not present.

 

APPOINT CHAIRMAN:

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to re-appoint John P. Sivick chairman.  Unanimous.

 

APPOINT VICE CHAIRMAN:

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Sivick to re-appoint Richard C. Vollmer vice chairman.  Unanimous.

                                                                                                January 20, 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, Township Solicitor; William J. Greiner, P.E., Township Engineer and Assistant Secretary MaryAnn Conza.

Robert H. Rohner, Jr., Secretary / Treasurer was not present.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

 

Scott Hanna commented on garbage.

 

APPROVE THE RE-ORGANIZATION MINUTES OF JANUARY 4, 2010:

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the minutes of January 4, 2010 Re-Organization as presented.  Unanimous.

 

APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 4, 2010:

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the minutes of January 4, 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.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

1.      MINOR SUBDIVISION – THE LANDS OF JOSEPHINE VAN WHY:

 

The plan is a revision to a previously approved subdivision which was recorded in the Pike County Recorder’s Office. The original plan was prepared in 2006, but did not include a prior conveyance between Josephine Van Why and Rodney Kimminour.  This plan corrects that mistake.  No other changes are proposed on the plan.

 

The Planning Commission has recommended approval and the County comments have been addressed.

 

Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the revised plans.  Unanimous.

 

 

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2.      NATIONAL PARK SERVICE:

 

Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Menditto to send a correspondence to the National Park Service asking them to consider entering into a partnership with Lehman Township to make land around the Heller property available for a garden for the residents.  Unanimous.

 

MISCELLANEOUS:

 

1.      REQUEST OF THE EAST STROUDSBURG LITTLE LEAGUE NORTH TO USE THE MUNICIPAL FIELD MONDAYS, TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 4:30-9:00 P.M. AND SUNDAYS 12:00-5:00 P.M.:

 

Motion made by Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Menditto to table the request until the days requested are reviewed between Bushkill Youth Association and the E. Stroudsburg Little League North.  Unanimous.

 

2.      THE SUPERVISORS WILL CONDUCT A DANGEROUS STRUCTURES HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2010 AT 7:05 P.M.  THE PROPERTY IS OWNED BY PENNDOT AND IS LOCATED ON SR 2001.

 

ROADMASTER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

 

Mr. Sivick stated that the crew has been busy cindering roads. Maintenance to the vehicles.  Repairs and maintenance at the community park.      

 

There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. by the motion of Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer.  Unanimous.

 

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                                                MaryAnn Conza

                                                                                                Assistant Secretary