Board Members in Attendance

John Pardue, Gary Martenson, and Ronald Koldjeski

Board Guests in Attendance

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

Meeting Called to Order

7:00PM with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Chairman, John Pardue advised the purpose of the meeting was for a conditional use request of the Abington Skatepark Association to operate a skatepark on Township property. Present from the skatepark was Greg Pascale and Lee Jamison.

The items discussed during the hearing was that there will be port-a-lavs, no lighting at this time, only open when employees are present Spring through Fall during daylight hours and not during school. Fencing plans are pending at this time. Koldjeski recommends a five-foot fence. This operation will be on a 100 x 200 concrete pad and have a 99-year lease that is being reviewed by Sileo. This is a permitted use in an agricultural zone. Garbage receptacles will be needed.

Motion by Koldjeski to accept the plans for a conditional use request by the Abington Skatepark Association, Inc. as presented with all the representation that have been made by the applicant and on the plans including temporary bathroom facilities, the hours of operation limited as represented, suitable garbage disposal and suitable fencing that will be determined by agreement and after consulting with the insurance company, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted by Francine Miller.