Board Members in Attendance
Ron Koldjeski, and Gary Martenson
Absent
John Pardue
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.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Martenson to approve the minutes as prepared from the General Meeting on June 8, 2009, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.
Announcements
The Township office will be closed Friday, July 3, 2009 and Monday, July 6, 2009 due to the holiday.
New Business
- Hrobuchak Minor Subdivision - Haan stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval. Motion by Martenson to approve the plans as presented for the Hrobuchak Minor Subdivision, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Eckel Major Subdivision - Haan stated again that the Planning Commission recommended approval. Motion by Martenson to approve the plans as presented for the Eckel Major Subdivision on Orchard Drive, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Abington Skate Park - Greg Pascale was present to discuss the skate park completion. Pascale stated that they should be pouring concrete in late August and have the park operational by the fall, 2009. Koldjeski questioned Pascale on the certificate of insurance that according to the lease agreement, is supposed to be in place. Pascale stated that he will check on that but will definitely have when they open. Koldjeski stated that the Township has concerns because the skate park association is in control of that property. Pascale also stated that the association needs about $14,000 more.
- Lackawanna County Mutual Aid Agreement - Miller needs to check with our insurance broker to see if this will create any issues; therefore, the agreement has been tabled.
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 dirt roads have all been oiled and the DPW is putting a lot of time in mowing. There is ditch work that needs to be done on Valley View Drive and Lisa Lane. Bid specs will be reviewed by the Supervisors.
Abington COG
Jamison reported that the COG is on summer break.
Planning Commission
None
Rec Committee
Sandy LaCoe reported that the rope on the flag pole is broke and needs to be fixed. Miller will get the rope and ask Clarks Summit Fire Company to bring their ladder truck to fix. Application from Velma Miller was received and reviewed. Motion by Koldjeski to hire once background checks come back, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor. Concrete steps have not been fixed yet and are roped off. No report given regarding boiler replacement project.
SAPA
Jamison stated that there is a meeting on July 16 at the Scranton High School to discuss the final draft.
Wage Tax Collector
Scandale reported that the Township has received about 95% of resident tax returns for 2008. Ongoing issue with delinquent tax money was discussed.
Solicitor
Sileo reported that he is working on the past due fees by a developer. He has also sent a letter to Comcast and has not received any reply. Publishing requirements have been sent to Miller regarding ongoing issues with Ordinances.
CEO
Haan reported the hearing for Paolucci is scheduled for July 13 for the illegal burning and the other issues have not been scheduled yet.
Public Input
None
Being no further public input and discussion, Martenson motioned to adjourn the meeting to executive session, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM
Respectfully submitted by Francine Miller
