Board Members in Attendance
John Pardue, Ronald Koldjeski and Gary Martenson
Absent
None
Board Guests in Attendance
Francine Miller, Secretary/Treasurer; Scot Haan, CEO
Meeting Called to Order
7:30 PM with Pledge of Allegiance.
New Business
- Mr. Pat McGarry - sixth grade teacher from Abington Heights Middle School, was present to discuss with the board the school using the horse ring for a
medieval fair on June 4, 2007 with a rain date of June 12, 2007. Supervisors stated that a certificate of insurance was needed naming Newton Township as additionally insured
as well as the Valley Equestrian Club. The fair would be conducted from 10am to 1pm. Chief Reese will need to be on duty at that time. Motion by Koldjeski to allow the school
the use of the horse ring on 6/4/07, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Ernie Preate - present to discuss the emergency injunction that was filed against Newton View Development. Koldjeski and Haan attended the meeting with Judge
Munley who granted the temporary restraining order stopping the developer from moving forward. A complete application is requested from the developer who would have a ruling from
the Township in ninety days. Guy DeAngelo has been hired by the developer to work on the subdivision. A hearing is scheduled for April 19, 2007.
- PA Invest - Liquid fuels money has been transferred into the Township’s account. After some discussion, the Board decided to deposit $150,000 into the PA Invest
account set up earlier this year.
- Rec Center boiler - Prices were received by the Recreation Center in regards to the demolition of the old boiler system. DMR Construction bid $4,000; Mechanical
Services bid $6,900; and Handyman Enterprises bid $2,600. Board will table discussion until Monday night’s meeting to ask the Rec Committee some questions they have in regards to the job.
- 2007 PSATS Convention - Motion by Koldjeski to allow Miller and Thompson $50 per day meal expenses, .485 per mile and hotel expenses to attend the 2007 PSATS Convention
in Hershey, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Sewage Treatment Facility - After some discussion with the Planning Commission’s Haan and Lilik, the Board decided to forward all the plans to the engineer for professional review.
Bills were signed and discussed. Payroll and PO’s were signed.
Unfinished Business
Being no further discussion, meeting adjourned. Motion by Koldjeski to adjourn, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
Meeting adjourned 10:00 PM
Respectfully submitted, Francine Miller
