Continued from Reorganization Meeting.
Board Members in Attendance
John Pardue, Ron 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.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Koldjeski to approve the minutes as prepared from the General Meeting on 12/8/08, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
Announcements
None
New Business
- Hrobuchak - Pete Hrobuchak, family and neighbors came to the meeting to discuss the now vacant garage owned by Pete Hrobuchak. Mr. Hrobuchak wants to
rent to someone that will use the garage for small engine repair. It was explained that the garage is located in an agricultural zone and that business is not allowed,
therefore, they would need to seek a variance from the Newton Township Zoning Hearing Board. Hrobuchak argued that it was always a garage. It was explained to him that the
garage has been vacant for over a year and a different use is proposed so the conditional use hearing they had many years ago to operate the garage is void. Mr. Riese stated
that he complained back in July, 2008 about the empty, non-licensed trailers located on the property. Haan and Supervisors asked Bob Hrobuchak, who is responsible for the trailers
being there, for a commitment when the trailers would be removed. Bob Hrobuchak stated he would have them moved by the end of January. The trailers are not road worthy. They
are not licensed and registered and Hrobuchak does not have approval for storage trailers on the lot. Supervisors explained that the proposed business for the garage cannot open
until they have approval from the Township. Hrobuchak vowed there is no business operation at this time.
- Garbage Contract - A joint bid was done with South Abington Township and Clarks Green Borough for a new garbage contract. Our contract expired on December 31, 2008.
The lowest most responsible bidder was J.P. Mascaro & Sons with a five-year contract. The contract will run from 1/1/09 through 12/31/2013. Motion by Koldjeski to accept bid from Mascaro & Sons
for garbage contract from 1/1/09 to 12/31/2013, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Abington COG - Abington COG presented new by-laws for the Board to discuss. The by-laws have changed to reflect that borough council / supervisors can appoint someone that
is not an elected official. Motion by Koldjeski to approve the by-law change for Abington COG, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
- South Abington Police Contract - Motion by Koldjeski to renew contract with South Abington for a rate not to exceed $30,000 per year and sign the resolution, 2nd by Pardue. Motion voted, all in favor.
Unfinished Business
LaRue electric came out to help with a heating problem with the electric heat in the building. Miller will have Joe LaRue call Pardue to discuss what to do with the thermostats.
The VASCAR system in the police vehicle is not working. Reese received a quote for a refurbished one for $100 and a new one for $995. Board stated to purchase the refurbished one.
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 been doing snow removal.
Abington COG
Jamison reported that the next meeting will be Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 7:30PM at Clarks Green. A planned speaker will speak with regards to bulk purchasing electricity. The COG is also working to put together a
UCC appeals board.
Planning Commission
No report because there was no meeting in December.
Rec Committee
Sandy LaCoe reported that Lisa Montella is interested in starting after school program in September on her own. The Rec Committee will reorganize tomorrow. Soup sale on January 30, 2009 and a dance on January 16, 2009.
SAPA
Jamison reported that the map is approved. McCormick Taylor extended their contract until March 31.
Wage Tax Collector
None.
Solicitor Report
Sileo reported that he revised the preschool lease with the corrected rental fee and the addendum for Lisa Montella. Daycare lease is ready with adding Room #6 and a rental increase to $1100.00 per month. Lease will run
March through March.
CEO Report
Haan reported he is doing driveway permits and dealing with property issues.
Public Input
Bills were signed and discussed. Motion by Koldjeski to pay the bills for the Township and Recreation Center as presented, 2nd by Pardue. Motion voted, all in favor.
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 8:55 PM
Respectfully submitted by Francine Miller
