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 with Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Koldjeski to approve the minutes as prepared from the General Meeting on October 12, 2009, the Conditional Use Hearing on November 4, 2009 and the Work Session on November 4, 2009, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.

Announcements

The Township will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 in observance of Veteran’s Day. The Township office will be closed November 16 and 17, 2009.

New Business

• PIRMA - Our liability insurance will renew on 2/4/10. We have coverage for $10M per occurrence, no aggregates and no deductible. We still have three open claims and our premium is not available at this time.
• Pam Koerner Wood - Mrs. Wood came to the Board as a request of Zoning Officer, Scot Haan regarding the business that she and her husband are performing at her residence on Lower Maple Drive. She stated that the pressure washing contract has been extended from what she reported earlier in the year and requests a variance. The use is not listed in our ordinances. The Board discussed a three month extension to the end of February, 2010. This time frame allows for the Township to check this out and gives Wood time to see if they will be doing the work longer. By the end of January, a formal request to the Zoning Hearing Board will need to be made for the variance. Motion by Koldjeski to extend the use of the Wood property until 2/28/10 under the same conditions as approved in the past, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.

Unfinished Business

• Skatepark - Jamison reported that the ramps will be removed by the end of the year and another layer of gravel is needed over the winter and when the weather permits they will pour the concrete. Koldjeski stated that this project needs to be completed or negate the lease.
• Road Bids - Miller needs to verify with Attorney Bruce Coyer that the project is confirmed and there is a signed agreement from Kochmer that he is in agreement with the work.
• 2010 Budget - The proposed 2010 Budget is prepared and ready for public review before final approval at December 14’s meeting.

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 he will contact the DPW foreman, Rick Thompson, to check the roads that were paved. The DPW have been working on cleaning shoulders and are prepared for snow removal. Martenson to also ask Thompson if the project on Lisa Lane has had the edges tarred.

Abington COG

Jamison reported that they sent a letter to PPL to reconsider the placement of the power line. Koldjeski reported that there needs to be micro-management of EIT. The next meeting for the COG, Ron Guilles, DEP, has been invited to speak with regards to natural gas drilling – not confirmed.

Planning Commission

None

Rec Committee

LaCoe reported that the steps have been removed and there is a leak in the middle window – Jamison will look at it. The downspouts are done but the flexible piping has not been replaced. The annual canvas has taken in $6040.00. The committee needs three new members.

SAPA

Jamison stated that the comments have been received and they are in the process of reviewing and evaluating them

Wage Tax Collector

Scandale reported that she is continuing to work on finals for 2008 and reports that DWA has promised a response to claims by mid November.

Solicitor

Sileo stated that Haan got an update today with regard to the Paolucci matter and it is not where it’s supposed to be at this time. A hearing is scheduled for November 23. The weight restrictions ordinance was put together by Sileo for review. A copy of which will be given to the Planning Commission to review as well

CEO

None

Public Comment

• Linda Lombardo requested the status of the tennis court in Columbus Circle. Sileo stated that the tennis court is not consistent with our ordinances and it is our interpretation that the setbacks need to be met.

Bills

Motion by Martenson to pay the bills as presented, 2nd by Koldjeski. 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