Board Members in Attendance
John Pardue, Ronald Koldjeski and Gary Martenson
Absent
None
Board Guests in Attendance
Joseph Sileo, Solicitor; Scot Haan, CEO; Francine Miller, Secretary/Treasurer
Meeting call to order
7:30 P.M. -- General Meeting Called to Order with Pledge of Allegiance after executive session.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Koldjeski to approve the minutes from the General Meeting on 7/9/07, the conditional use hearings on 8/8/07 for Schultzville Deli and McMinn and the Work Session
on 8/8/07 as presented, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
Announcements
None
New Business
- 1984 Truck Bids - No bids were received for the 1984 Ford F800. Martenson requested the truck be put out front with a For Sale sign.
- Eckel’s Minor Subdivision (Falls Road) - Motion by Martenson to approve the subdivision, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Gilpin Subdivision - By recommendation of the Planning Commission, David Gilpin approached the Supervisors requesting a variance from side setback
ordinances. Haan stated that Gilpin has to be able to prove a hardship that has not been created by the owner. The lot-line adjustment that Gilpin is requesting would
still maintain two non-conforming lots. After some discussion, Pardue suggested he have a 12-foot easement put in the deed measuring from the setback line to the property
line giving Gilpin the reserve rights to make repairs to the timber wall that is in place presently.
- Conservation District - Ernie Keller and Ellie Hyde from the Conservation District came to discuss Agricultural Security areas. A minimum of 50 acres
is required to join unless the property would be adjoining another secured area. Anyone requesting information may call Ms. Hyde at work at 281-9495 or home at 563-2503.
- School Street No Parking - David Gilpin and Clair Young of School Street presented the Board with a petition to have the No Parking Signs removed.
Supervisors explained that they will look into the situation and that the signs cannot be put out just for the St. Benedict’s Bazaar, which would be singling out the bazaar.
Supervisors also explained that the Township was approached last year requesting the No Parking due to the heavy parking during the bazaar limiting access to homes in case
of emergencies. At the time the Ordinance was past, it was explained that something like this could happen.
Unfinished Business
Correspondence
Correspondence is available with the Secretary’s office during regular business hours for review.
Standing Committee Reports
POSTED - Planning Commission
Road Master
Martenson reported that the road crew has helping Falls Township. Haan requested that when the Township borrows the boom mower from Falls that Timber Lane be taken care of
with the brush situation. Guditus has stated that work on the pave cuts will begin August 20.
Planning Commission
Haan reviewed the Kochmer Subdivision with the Supervisors.
Rec Committee
No report
Wage Tax Collector
No report
Abington COG
No report
SAPA
Koldjeski reported the next meeting is August 22.
Solicitor Report
Sileo reported the Supervisors held an executive session prior to the meeting to discuss ongoing litigation. The conditional use drafts will be to the Township by Wednesday
for review and signature. The Tobie Realty agreement is signed. We are in the discovery phase of the Thompson litigation. The property on Terra Drive has still not been
taken care of; Sileo stated that a call should be made to the mortgage company stating that if progress is not made by the end of the week, the Township will move forward
with condemnation of the property. Hidden Valley is still waiting on the highway occupancy permit.
Public Input
Bills were signed and discussed. Motion by Martenson to pay the bills as presented, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.
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 8:42 PM
Respectfully submitted by Francine Miller
