Board Members in Attendance

John Pardue, Ron Koldjeski, and Gary Martenson

Board Guests in Attendance

Scot Haan, CEO; Joseph Sileo, Solicitor; and Francine Miller, Secretary/Treasurer

Meeting call to order

7:30 P.M. -- General Meeting Called to Order after special meeting.

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Koldjeski to approve the minutes from the work session on June 7, 2006, the general meeting on May 8, 2006 as presented, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.

Announcements

Martenson thanked Eckel Farms for the mowing of the field.

Bills

None.

Correspondence

Correspondence is available with the Secretary’s office during regular business hours for review

New Business

State Subdivision: Motion by Martenson to approve the plans as submitted for the State Subdivision on Forest Acres Drive and Country Club Road, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor..

Standing Committee Reports

POSTED - Planning Commission Minutes and Police Report.

Road Master

Martenson reported that the road crew has been replacing pipes, oiling some roads and have mowed the intersections within the Township. Residents from Port Royal were present at the meeting with concerns over the water in the ditch not draining. Martenson stated that he will get with the road foreman to rectify the situation. Pardue stated that he was unable to reach BOTHAR Construction to find out when they will be back to fix the paving job they did last year.

Wage Tax Collector

Bonnie Sherman stated that she is still not getting the names and addresses of new residents. Koldjeski stated that he will tell John Foley from the County to get in touch with her to meet.

Planning Commission

Haan reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the State Subdivision, accepted plans for the Sam Buranich Subdivision and have sent the Telecommunications Ordinance to the Supervisors for review.

Abington COG

Jamison reported that the COG met on June 1, 2006 and they are currently working on the storm water plan. The COG does not meet again until September 7, 2006. Joyce Hatala is looking to put together a program next year for recycling of hazardous household products such as paint, pesticides and flammable substances. They are looking for volunteers to have the drop off at one location and there would be a 50/50 grant available. The SAPA has 11 communities working together. DCED has given them an $116,000 grant, PADOT has promised $60,000 and the Willowy Foundation is giving a $25,000 grant to help reduce the costs of each of the municipalities. The Scranton Area Foundation is willing to fund the work of Denise Prowell for two years at $13,000 a year. There will be a pre-proposal meeting at South Abington Township concerning the bid for the job of comprehensive planner and transportation planner on June 26, 2006 at 6:30PM. The bids are due July 18, 2006 by 2:00PM.

Recreation Center

Sandy LaCoe reported that the basement at the Center got flooded after the heavy rain last week. The Center received the final payment of $9,000 from DCNR. The Baptist Church group has begun using the building on Sundays and Wednesdays. The paving is completed at the basketball courts and the lines and fence will be done in about a week.

Solicitor Report

Sileo reported that Hidden Valley has provided him with deed language and he is having his real estate group look at it and compare to the maps. Ned Slocum has the as-built plans but has not had time in his schedule to review. Everything will be in place for next months meeting to have the road dedicated. The Hrobuchak’s are working on the financial security or a bond and Sileo will tell their attorney that that needs to be done quickly so it can be reviewed in time for the meeting in July. The preschool lease has been signed by the preschool and we will provide a copy once the Supervisors sign. A letter to the opposition to the State Legislative Cable Franchise has been put together for the chairman’s signature. Oral argument is set for July 18, 2006 for the Waltz/Bilardi case due to a motion made by the appellant. Miller litigation needs to have a briefing date set. Woodhaven Crest issue has been withdrawn. The Damage Deposit Acknowledgement and Receipt has been finalized. Motion by Koldjeski to impose the Damage Deposit Acknowledgement and Receipt by this vote and by Resolution #2006-4, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.

Unfinished Business

• SAPA By-laws - Motion by Martenson to accept the by-laws as presented, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.

Public Input

Emmett Sherman thanked the Township for mowing the intersection on Spring Drive.

Laurie Tomko asked the Supervisors the status of her complaints for the trailers in her neighbor’s yard and the lack of a fence around the pool now that it is open. Haan stated that he will visit the neighbor again concerning the pool.

Being no further public input and discussion, Martenson motioned to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:08 PM

Respectfully submitted by Francine Miller