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
7:36 P.M. -- General Meeting Called to Order.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Koldjeski to approve the minutes as prepared from the Conditional Use Hearing, Work Session, and General Meeting on March 2, 2009 and
the Ordinance Hearings on March 3, 2009, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
Announcements
The Township office will be closed from April 20-22, 2009 due to the secretary attending the PSATS Convention in Hershey.
New Business
- Abington Rotary - Mr. Mumford from the Abington Rotary came before the Board to discuss the annual 4th of July fireworks at the Abington Heights Middle School. The Rotary will submit the insurance certificate and bond when they renew right before the date of the fireworks. Motion by Koldjeski that we accept the mass gathering permit application for July 3, 2009 with a rain date of July 5, 2009 as long as all is set up with Chief Reese and we will also waive the fees, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Medieval Fair - Patrick McGarry, 6th grade teacher at the Abington Heights Middle School came in asking about the use of the horse ring for the fair. He was in touch with Stacey Selig from 4-H and the ring is available for June 2 and a rain date June 4 and have approximately 200 kids present. The school will be in touch with Chief Reese to handle crossing the kids. The show will run approximately 7am to 2pm which includes the set up time. The horseman, Mr. Gable, will need to provide a certificate of insurance. Motion by Martenson to accept this request as long as everything is set up with Chief Reese and we receive the certificate of insurance, 2nd by Pardue. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Joe Gentile - Mr. Gentile presented the Board with plot plans for his residence requesting a hardship from the set back requirements for a barn he wishes to erect. Gentile owns both properties and the barn would be located within the 35 foot setback. Motion by Koldjeski to grant the hardship for the Gentile property on Ivywood Drive with the stipulation that if he sells either parcel a lot-line adjustment would need to be done to have the 35 foot setback, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Pam Wood - Mrs. Wood came before the Board requesting a temporary variance for a business that she and her husband are operating on Lower Maple Drive. The business is a temporary government contract they have for five years and will be completed in September, 2009. The business is washing shipping containers and removing any stickers. There are no employees. Based upon the facts received by what they are doing and according or our ordinance the Board does not need to take any further action as this time.
- Lawn Maintenance Bids - Bids received by Abington Lawn Care is no charge for the rectangle and sign area, $125 for the Recreation Center and $52 for the Township Building. Commercial Lawn and Landscaping bid $30 for the rectangle and sign area, $185 for the Recreation Center and $65 for the Township Building. After a brief executive session, motion by Martenson to accept the bid from Abington Lawn Care with the stipulation that this is a performance based contract and the owner is to call once a week with his schedule as to when he will be cutting all areas, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Joint Purchase of Electricity - Communication has been received by Municipal Utility Alliance for the objective of joint purchasing of electricity. A sample resolution and agreement have been reviewed by the Solicitor with some minor changes to the wording. Motion by Koldjeski to adopt Resolution 2009-2, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
Unfinished Business
None
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 grading and patching. The Supervisors are planning a road inspection some time this week for future road work projects.
Abington COG
Jamison reported that at their last meeting, Mayor Cheklak, Mayfield, was present to discuss the opt-in or opt-out for the EIT Collector being county-wide and is requesting all municipalities sign a resolution.
Planning Commission
Haan reported that the Rotary Club, Resubdivision of Eckel on Orchard Drive and Hrobuchak’s with a lot-line adjustment were present at the meeting.
Rec Committee
Sandy LaCoe reported that Gary Roberts met with some about the heating project but was unable to make it to tonight’s meeting to discuss with the Board. The Roast Beef dinner served about 260 people with a profit of $1601.34.
SAPA
Jamison reported that the formal contract expired with McCormick Taylor but, they have agreed to a six-month extension. The finished product will hopefully be completed in the next three weeks.
Wage Tax Collector
Scandale not present, Miller reported working on finals.
Solicitor
Sileo reported that he is working on the amendment to the DROP Ordinance to change the interest rate. A brief executive session was held to discuss a zoning board issue with the wind mill ordinance ongoing litigation. Also, a letter to Comcast was sent but there has been no response.
Public Input
None
Bills were signed and discussed. Motion by Koldjeski to pay the bills for the Township and Recreation Center as presented, 2nd by Martenson. 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 9:30 PM
Respectfully submitted by Francine Miller
