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 Work Session and the General Meeting on 9/10/07 and the Work Session on 10/3/07, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
Announcements
None
New Business
- Bonnie Sherman - In appreciation of the many years of service that Bonnie has provided to the Township, the Supervisors presented her with a plant and
gift certificate for dinner at Great Uncle Peter’s Steakhouse.
- School Street - Residents approached the Board again with requests that something be done with the No Parking signs. Pardue explained that if the Township
takes the signs down now it places the Township at risk for a liability suit. Miller will check with PADOT to find out the legal spacing of the signs to see if we can lessen the amount.
- HA Thomson - BJ Gianguilo came before the Board to discuss the liability insurance renewal. He stated that he could not discuss the ongoing cases that are
litigation. An executive session will be scheduled to discuss the matters.
- Linda Lombardo - Ms Lombardo approached the Board inquiring as to why she cannot move forward and builds on a half acre lot in Summit Lake Acres. The Board
explained to her that the subdivision map that is recorded states that the lot in question is combined with another lot. The solicitor has been in touch with the developer to
try and fix this problem.
- Bridge Lane - No bids were received for the paving project.
- Skatepark - Greg Pascale stated that the Skatepark is unable to obtain a highway occupancy permit from PADOT due to the fact that the lease would need to
be a minimum of 15 years. The Township would be able to get the permit in the Township’s name if willing to sign an access covenant. Miller will check with Pelosi at PADOT.
Unfinished Business
- Kochmer Subdivision - Lackawanna County Regional Planning Commission submitted their review. Motion by Koldjeski to approve the subdivision per LCRPC
comments of because the disturbance is less than 1 acre and an NPDES permit is not required, the Lackawanna County Conservation District need not be contacted, existing 20’
wide drainage easement, established in 1999, is shown on the plan, a driveway permit has already been issued by Haan and the waiver requests are granted for Section 404.2.Q and
403.2.Q and Section 605, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
- 2008 Budget - A budget meeting will be scheduled for Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 6PM.
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 is replacing worn signs and doing ditch work.
Planning Commission
No report.
Rec Committee
Bob Reed reported that he has obtained two bids for the roof work and will have a third by the end of the week. He asked that the Supervisors hold a special meeting to
review the bids so that the Center can get the work done before the snow. Also the annual fund drive is going well.
Wage Tax Collector
Welter reported that the office is coming together and the new program is being installed.
Abington COG
No report
SAPA
No report.
Solicitor Report
Sileo reported that the road dedication for Hidden Valley should be ready for next month’s meeting.
CEO Report
Haan had Mr. Champlin come before the Supervisors to explain that he is in the process of putting up a new house but will remain in the old house until finished.
A perc test and new septic needs to be done first. After all permits are in hand, the Supervisors stated that he should come before them then for permission to allow
the old house until the new house is finished.
Public Input
- Dave Kveragas - Kveragas questioned the Supervisors regarding the gentleman that was at the work session discussing wind mills. Supervisors
explained that there were no plans and that the gentleman was just there to introduce himself and probably feel them out.
Bills were signed and discussed. Motion by Koldjeski to pay the bills as presented, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
Being no further public input and discussion, Koldjeski motioned to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:48 PM
Respectfully submitted by Francine Miller
