Board Members in Attendance

John Pardue, Ron Koldjeski, and Gary Martenson

Board Guests in Attendance

Scot Haan, CEO; Joseph Sileo, Solicitor; and Francine Miller, Secretary/Treasurer

Meeting call to order

7:38 P.M. -- General Meeting Called to Order after executive meeting and Bennett Conditional Use Hearing.

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Martenson to accept the minutes of the General Meeting on August 14, 2006, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.

Announcements

None

Bills

None.

Correspondence

Correspondence is available with the Secretary’s office during regular business hours for review

New Business

Bettelli: Mr. Bettelli of 2174 Port Royal Road requested an extension on keeping his mobile home on the property while he remodels the house that is on the property. Motion by Koldjeski to grant another six months, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.

Guy DeAngelo: Mr. DeAngelo approached the Board with concerns he had over the review of the as-built plans for Hidden Valley Drive that Ned Slocum performed a few months ago. After some discussion, it was stated to Mr. DeAngelo that the recommendations that Mr. Slocum requested must be done for approval. The only thing that Mr. DeAngelo would not change was the wording of as-built, as Mr. Slocum wanted the plans to state as-constructed. The Board stated to just leave the plans labeled as-built. Sileo will have the plans copied that Mr. Slocum had his reviews written on for DeAngelo.

Standing Committee Reports

POSTED - Planning Commission Minutes and Police Report.

Road Master

Martenson reported that the road crew will be cleaning the pipe on Beaver Pond Road and it will need to be looked at in the near future. The road crew was recently working in Falls Township to help with storm damage from the flood in June. An invoice has been sent to Falls for their time and the use of our machines for FEMA and PEMA reimbursement. The road crew has also been mowing the shoulders. Miller to contact Deer Park Lumber for a copy of the video they took in Woodhaven Crest of the roads before they begin the logging operation again. The paving of the pipe cuts and Beaver Pond Road has been almost completed except for a few spots that need to be finished. Miller to ask Thompson to do a road check and write down what has been missed.

Wage Tax Collector

Bonnie Sherman stated that she received a $20,000 check from Scranton. Scranton has not been sending Newton’s wage tax so this is a move in the right direction. The auditor was with her two weeks ago but they have not received a copy of the audit as of yet.

Planning Commission

Haan reported that the Planning Commission accepted the preliminary plans for Summit Lake Acres Phase IV subdivision and they (Summit Lake Acres) is requesting a waiver of the ordinance for a 12% grade to a 16% grade for the road they want to put in the development. The Supervisors stated they will agree with the Planning Commission’s recommendation to not allow the waiver. Haan also advised the Board that the owners of the State lands next to the Township’s property wish to subdivide and have provided the Commission with sketch plans.

Abington COG

Jamison not present.

Recreation Center

Sandy LaCoe reported that the golf tournament profited $5428.00 and that the classes at the Center have resumed. The spaghetti supper is on September 30, 2006 from 4PM to 7PM. There is worked needed on the soccer field because the soil is too hard. Ken Lowe got some information that the grass needs to be roto tilled and reseeded. Supervisors stated that he should contact Mr. Eckel for some advice.

Solicitor Report

Sileo reported that there has been no development in the Thompson litigation or the Waltz/Bilardi litigation of which we are awaiting a decision from the judge. The resolution for the dedication of the roads in Cherry Ridge was ready for signature by the Board.

Motion by Koldjeski to accept Resolution 2006-5 for the road dedication for Cherry Ridge, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor. Sileo did some research for the Realty Transfer Tax ordinance and Miller is to contact PSATS for draft of an ordinance for the Realty Transfer Tax. Sileo also did some research of the no parking ordinance that the Chief was requesting due to the parking on School Street during the bazaar. Miller to contact Randy Decker of PADOT for recommendations. Sileo informed the Board that he has a meeting scheduled with John Clarey, counsel for Hidden Valley on September 19, 2006 and a meeting with Scot Haan on September 25, 2006 to discuss the Paolucci’s matter.

CEO Report

Haan reported to the Board the issues that he has been handling this past month.

Unfinished Business

• Amy DeLucci: Ms. DeLucci came back to the Board to discuss the kennel that is in operation on Churchill Road. Ms. DeLucci has found receipts that the business has been in operation since 1997. She also stated that according to our zoning book definition of a kennel, she does not fall in that description because she only has two dogs there that she does not own and the other six are her own personal dogs. The solicitor stated that she was correct. The Board stated that they will send her a letter as to what the next move will be after they have more time to review the ordinances because she may need to have a conditional use hearing for a home occupation. Sileo will review and give a recommendation back to the Supervisors.

Public Input

Mrs. Mann of Port Royal Road asked Martenson what the status was of the ditch area in front of her neighbors with the standing water problem. Martenson stated that when he looked at the area it was dry and will keep an eye on it. She also asked Miller when the occupancy permit was received from BIU if she could be contacted to pick it up. She also made comment of not wanting Amy DeLucci to operate the kennel on Churchill Road and wanted to know what is going to be done. Again, the Supervisors stated that if DeLucci is sent for a conditional use the neighbors will be notified.

Motion by Koldjeski to pay the bills 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 9:47 PM

Respectfully submitted by Francine Miller