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March 3, 2010
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at 7:00 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.
APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 16, 2010:
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Sivick to approve the minutes of February 16, 2010 as presented.
APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23, 2010:
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Sivick to approve the minutes of February 23, 2010 as presented.
AUTHORIZE THE
PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ON LIST #1, LIST #2 AND THE TRANSFERS AS PRESENTED:
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Sivick to authorize the payment of the bills on List #1, List #2 and the transfers as presented.
OLD BUSINESS:
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Sivick
stated that the township’s zoning officer, Stanley Whittaker has submitted a
memo with photographs as it relates to the Robert Rice property located in
Winona Lakes Estates,
March 3, 2010
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MISCELLANEOUS:
1.
REQUEST BY
BYA TO USE THE MUNICIPAL
SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2010 FROM 12:00-3:00 PM:
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Sivick to approve this request.
2. The township’s 2010 State Liquid Fuels payment of $151,999.42 has been received.
ROADMASTER/PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR:
Mr. Sivick stated that guide rails
were replaced on
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. by the motion of Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Menditto.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert H. Rohner, Jr.
Secretary/Treasurer
March 4, 2010
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. 246 – CLOSING OUT
COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIPS GRANT PROJECT BRC-TAG-12-244 SPECIAL STUDY:
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Sivick to pass Resolution No. 246 which authorizes the closing out of the Community Conservation Partnerships Grant Project BRC-TAG-12-244, Special Study.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 3:31 p.m. by the motion of Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Menditto.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert H. Rohner, Jr.
Secretary/Treasurer
March 10, 2010
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 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.
RESOLUTION
NO. 247 – SIGNING OF
THE
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to pass Resolution No. 247 which authorizes John P. Sivick as chair to sign the Pennsylvania Community Transportation Initiative Reimbursement Agreement-Planning Activities. Unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 3:31 p.m. by the motion of Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer. Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert H. Rohner, Jr.
Secretary/Treasurer
March 16, 2010
Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
MINUTES
Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.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.
APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2010:
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Sivick to approve the minutes of March 3, 2010 as presented. Mr. Vollmer abstained because he was not present for the meeting.
APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF MARCH 4, 2010:
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Sivick to approve the minutes of March 4, 2010 as presented. Mr. Vollmer abstained because he was not present for the meeting.
APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF MARCH 10, 2010:
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the minutes of March 10, 2010 as presented. Unanimous.
AUTHORIZE THE
PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ON LIST #1 AND LIST #2 AS PRESENTED:
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to authorize the payment of the bills on List #1 and List #2 as presented. Unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS:
SECTION 18:
Mr. Sivick stated that Stanley Whittaker, Zoning Enforcement Officer and Atty. Bernathy are working on a recommendation to the supervisors.
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NEW BUSINESS:
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM AND MAY 8TH FROM 7:00 AM
TO 2:00 PM:
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve the Spring Clean Up days and times. Unanimous.
2:00 PM AT THE MUNICIPAL FIELD:
Motion made by Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Menditto to approve. Unanimous.
MISCELLANEOUS:
ADDENDUM NO. 1: The Knights of Columbus, St. John Council 11935 is requesting the use of the community park on Sunday, August 22nd for a picnic. Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Menditto to approve. Unanimous.
ROADMASTER/PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR:
Mr. Sivick stated that the crew has been busy with vehicle maintenance. Building maintenance and renovations. Community park maintenance. Pick up of litter on township roads. Light clean up from the recent rain storm. The crew will begin filling potholes with cold patch throughout the township.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m. by the motion of Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Menditto. Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert H. Rohner, Jr.
Secretary/Treasurer
March 23, 2010
Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
MINUTES
Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
– LITIGATION:
Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Menditto to close the regular meeting and to go into an Executive Session regarding litigation at 10:02 a.m. Unanimous.
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to re-open the regular meeting at 12:12 p.m. Unanimous.
2010 FIRE POLICE :
Atty. Bernathy stated that the officials of the Bushkill Fire Company are to submit appropriate documentation to the supervisors each year. They did not submit a Fire Police nomination list for 2009, although it had been requested by the supervisors. The Fire Police nomination list for 2010 has been submitted for approval. Atty. Bernathy stated that the list from 2009 must be processed. So, as far as the township is concerned at this time, the approved Fire Police from 2008 are the same for 2009 until otherwise noted.
Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer, that upon counsel’s recommendation, the 2010 Fire Police nominations are hereby approved with the exception of Ken Ansback, who is not approved as a member of the Fire Police, and to receive from the Bushkill Fire Company the 2009 Fire Police nomination list. Unanimous.
Mr. Vollmer will contact the fire company to request a copy of the 2009 Fire Police nomination list.
Sarah Leeper from Simone Collins was in attendance for the discussion. Ms. Leeper stated that the planned bulk grading and seeding for the playing field, and then the under drain construction has raised a concern for the conservation district that the area will be disturbed twice. The district wants a stabilization period.
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Simone Collins will be submitting a land development plan on behalf of the township for the proposed construction of two (2) pavilions. This will not be a cost issue, but rather a time issue. A proposed pedestrian drop-off area will be located where there is an existing parking area. This is a non-conforming use. Atty. Bernathy stated that since the parking area is a pre-existing nonconforming use, the zoning officer can issue a Pre-existing Nonconforming Use Certificate, thus saving seven (7) parking spaces.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 12:33 p.m. by the motion of Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Menditto. Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert H. Rohner, Jr.
Secretary/Treasurer
March 30, 2010
Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
MINUTES
Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Also present were Richard C. Vollmer, Vice Chairman; Atty. Robert F. Bernathy; William J. Greiner, P.E. and Robert H. Rohner, Jr., Secretary/Treasurer. Paul D. Menditto, Supervisor was not present.
Mr. Sivick announced that an Executive Session regarding real estate, litigation and personnel was held this date at 9:30 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No comments were received.
IGLESIA LA
The township’s planning commission denied the applicant’s request for an extension of time for deemed approval at their March 11th meeting.
The application has been before the planning commission in excess of two (2) years. There are deficiencies to be addressed as outlined on Mr. Greiner’s comment letter to the planning commission dated March 10, 2010 (it is a part of the minutes on file). A major issue is the access to the property off of a private road. Mr. Vollmer asked that if the access is a major issue, why was the plan still before the planning commission? Mr. Greiner replied that the applicant gave new submissions addressing 60-80% of the outstanding issues. Issues remaining are the access to the property, drainage and other minor points. Atty. Bernathy added that the access issue had been brought to applicant’s attention at the first review meeting with the planning commission. The burden of proof is the responsibility of the applicant. Questions that need to be answered are, do the other property owners have right-of-way access language in their deeds and is there a maintenance agreement in place?
Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Sivick to deny the applicant’s request for an extension of time for deemed approval based upon counsel’s letter to the applicant dated March 19, 2010, which includes the addressing of the access issue. Unanimous.
RESOLUTION
NO. 248: DCNR GRANT APPLICATION LEHMAN TOWNSHIP
COMMUNITY PARK-PHASE II ATHLETIC FIELD DEVELOPMENT:
Tabled.
March 30, 2010
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RESOLUTION
NO. 249: DCNR GRANT APPLICATION BUSHKILL VILLAGE
RECREATION AND TRAILHEAD LINKAGE STUDY:
Tabled.
MEETING WITH
PENNDOT (RALPH DEL ROSSO) REGARDING DANGEROUS STRUCTURE, FORMERLY BENSLEY
ESTATE PROPERTY:
A meeting will be scheduled for April 7th at 10:00 a.m., with an alternate date of April 14th, at 10:00 a.m.
REQUEST OF THE
PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE TO PLACE A “PET FOOD DRIVE” BOX AT THE MUNICIPAL
BUILDING FROM APRIL 5TH-30TH:
Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Sivick to approve this request. Unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 10:24 a.m. by the motion of Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Vollmer. Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert H. Rohner, Jr.
Secretary/Treasurer