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

7:55 P.M. -- General Meeting Called to Order after executive meeting and Bennett Conditional Use Hearing.

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Koldjeski to accept the minutes of the Bennett Conditional Use hearing on July 10, 2006 and the General Meeting on July 10, 2006, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor. Motion by Pardue to accept the minutes of the Work Session on August 9, 2006, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor, Koldjeski abstained.

Announcements

None

Correspondence

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

New Business

Sam Buranich Subdivision: Motion by Martenson to accept the plans as presented with the conditions of the Lackawanna County Regional Planning Commission stating that the description of use for Lot 2 states the lot contains an existing garage/shop building used for bus and machine maintenance and that the building was constructed in 1970. While part of the original tract the use was accessory to the existing homes, however, the proposal is to now place the use on its own lot making it the principle use of the parcel. The list of uses for the A-1 zone district does not include this type of use and the existing use will need to be approved as a non-conforming use grandfathered into the zone district for approval of the subdivision, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.

Amy DeLucci: Ms. DeLucci approached the Board with a request for a temporary variance to operate a kennel at 14051 Churchill Road in an A-1 zoned area. Section 325.2 talks about kennels being allowed in C-1, C-2 and M-1 zoned areas, however, does not state it is not allowed in an A-1. It also states that the business needs to be 200 feet from property line and 100 feet from road. She currently has nine dogs boarded at this address of which six are her own dogs. The property is slightly over 9 acres. Haan stated that this would require a variance hearing before the zoning hearing board. Emmett Sherman stated that the property was owned by Ralph DeRicci and was sold to Barahona in 95/96 at which time there was no kennel on the property. Board stated that the property owner, Kevin Mecca, would be the one that had to apply for the variance. Ms. DeLucci needs to search for proof that the business was in operation prior to 1991. The name of the business is F&B Kennels that she purchased from Barahona. This issue has been deferred until next meeting to give DeLucci and Haan time to get more information.

Rohrer Bus: Miller was approached by the manager, Dean Lewis, requesting the use of the back room for August 15 and 16. A hold harmless agreement was signed by Mr. Lewis and a current certificate of insurance is supposed to be forwarded. Board agrees to let them use the back room provided the insurance is up to date.

Standing Committee Reports

POSTED - Planning Commission Minutes and Police Report.

Road Master

Martenson reported that the road crew has finished with the oiling of the roads and is trimming the sides of the roads.

Wage Tax Collector

Bonnie Sherman stated that her and Darlene are working on claims and doing refunds.

Planning Commission

Haan reported that the Planning Commission approved the Buranich subdivision and received notice that the issue with the State Hospital Lands is being looked at again for development.

Abington COG

Jamison not present.

Recreation Center

Sandy LaCoe reported that the basketball court and pavilion is complete. The fitness room has been put back together after the rain damage. The Rec Committee recommends Patty Pensak to fill a staff position at the rate of $$6.50 per hour. Motion by Koldjeski to hire Patricia Pensak at $6.50 per hour, 2nd by Pardue. Motion voted, all in favor.

Solicitor Report

Sileo reported that the executive session held earlier was in regards to pending litigation matters. He will get the language requested by the Supervisors regarding the road bond for Deer Park Lumber tomorrow. Motion by Martenson to approve the operation of Deer Park Lumber once confirmation is received that they will comply with applicable ordinances of Township and State and allow permit subject to language of bond is acceptable, 2nd by Pardue. Motion voted, all in favor. Sileo also stated that the wording for the dry hydrant agreement has been changed and is waiting for signed agreements from all parties involved. Hidden Valley road dedication is moving along and he will have the Conditional Use decision ready for signatures by the end of the week. Miller to contact the county for the ordinance for Realty Transfer Tax.

The Resolution for the damage deposit for road damage has been received by the Supervisors from Sileo. It was brought up that we should incorporate this resolution with the logging; however, the Supervisors believe that it would be better to have the damage deposit for roads separate from that of logging. Motion by Koldjeski to adopt Resolution #4-2006 for damage deposit for roads, 2nd by Pardue. Motion voted, all in favor.

CEO Report

Haan reported that he needs to get with Sileo concerning the Summit Lake Road property that needs to be condemned and the power needs to be shut off. The burning issue on Milwaukee Road was discussed and Sileo will look at getting a search warrant. A record of burning is being kept by Haan to document the issues.

Unfinished Business

• Road Bids: After review of the road bids received, it was decided to award the bid to Conte Paving. Motion by Koldjeski to hire Conte Paving as the lowest responsible bidder, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
• Planning Commission Alternate: Motion by Koldjeski to appoint Drew Chomko Gondella to be an alternate to the Planning Commission, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.

Public Input

JoAnn Syzmanski reported that the pipe is in at her driveway and thanked Ron, Scot and Gary for their help and believes that the Township still needs to cut back the ditch more.

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

Meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM

Respectfully submitted by Francine Miller