Board Members in Attendance
John Pardue, Ron Koldjeski, and Gary Martenson
Absent
None
Board Guests in Attendance
Joseph Sileo, Solicitor; D. Scot Haan, CEO; Francine Miller, Secretary/Treasurer
Meeting call to order
7:36 P.M. -- General Meeting Called to Order with Pledge of Allegiance after executive session.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Koldjeski to accept the minutes from the General Meeting on March 10, 2008 as prepared, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
Motion by Martenson to accept the minutes from the Work Session on April 9, 2008 as prepared, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor, Pardue abstained.
Announcements
None
New Business
- Abington Rotary - Mr. Harry Mumford from the Abington Rotary came before the Board of Supervisors to state that the Rotary Club will be conducting their annual fireworks on July 3, 2008 with a rain date of July 5, 2008. The issue was before the Planning Commission and recommended for approval. Motion by Koldjeski to approve and waive the fees for the mass gathering permit for the Abington Rotary Club for their annual fireworks display, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Patrick McGarry - Mr. McGarry, Abington Heights Middle School, stated that the school will again be hosting a medieval fair for approximately 130 students and 20 adults at the horse ring. There will be a riding demonstration there for about two hours on June 3, 2008 with a rain date of June 5, 2008. Officer Michaels, South Abington Township Police, will be crossing students. The Supervisors stated that this will need to be coordinated with Chief Reese and that written confirmation will be needed from him that he is aware of the event. Motion by Koldjeski to approve with the provision that Newton Township Police and South Abington Township Police are contacted to coordinate the event to have 100% coverage, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Lisa Montella - Lisa Montella, A Country Place Preschool, approached the Board to request permission to extend the program by herself. Currently the lease is for Monday thru Friday 9am to 11:30am. She would like to extend the program to Wednesdays and Fridays an extra 1 ½ hours for the 4 & 5 year olds. Montella will ask Attorney Nealon to draw up the lease and forward to Sileo for review. Montella also asked about putting a clause in the lease that will state that another preschool program will not be allowed at the Recreation Center. Supervisors will need to look at that issue though Sandy LaCoe stated that there is no room for another preschool and the issue would be mute.
- Swartz Subdivision - Haan stated that the Planning Commission reviewed the subdivision and recommended approval once the issues by LCRPC were addressed; they were addressed to the satisfaction of the Commission. Motion by Martenson to approve the subdivision with the recommendation of the Planning Commission, 2nd by Pardue. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Lawn Bids - Bids were received from Abington Lawn Care for $50 for the Township building, $127.50 for the Recreation Center and no charge for the sign area and triangle. Commercial Lawn and Landscape bid $65 for the Township building, $165.00 for the Recreation Center and $30 for the sign area and triangle. Motion by Martenson to accept the bid of Abington Lawn Care, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Richard Warnken - Mr. Warnken came tonight to request an update of the Milwaukee Cycle issue and asked if an as-built plan was submitted. Sileo will call the attorney, Greg Pascale, for Milwaukee Cycle to set up a site inspection for tomorrow evening.
- Vince and Joanne Fields - Mr. & Mrs. Fields, 1213 Country Club Road, stated that they wish to put an extension on their home but would be 7-8’ over the side setbacks. They received a signature from their neighbor to state he had no problem with this request. They also have a hardship for their extension in the back yard because of the septic. Motion by Koldjeski that the hardship will be granted to construct a two car garage with a mud room after the owner has a notarized letter from the neighbor granting consent, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Ray Keller - Mr. Keller asked if there has been any progress with the issues of Comcast Cable. Sileo stated he will review the agreement and try to get a formal acknowledgment as to when the service will be upgraded.
- Security System - Chief Reese obtained bids for a security system for the Township building. Vector Security bid $998 plus $26 per month to monitor. Endless Mountain bid $446.12 plus $15 per month to monitor and $42 per smoke detector. Motion by Koldjeski to accept the bid of Endless Mountain Security for the security system and fire detectors at the rate of $15 per month for monitoring with Chief Reese as the emergency contact person, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Trollinger Letter - A letter from Trollinger Consulting Group was received in regards to legislation that is looking to pass regarding having the police pension plan controlled by the State. PSATS is against such legislation and Trollinger is requesting a Resolution be passed and sent along with a letter stating Newton Township’s disapproval. Motion by Martenson to pass Resolution 2008-2 and letters to Mellow and Wansacz, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.
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 F550 is fixed; the road crew is working on cold patching, ditch work and dirt road work.
Planning Commission
Haan stated that he reported at the Work Session
Receation Center
Sandy LaCoe asked if the drivet work that was approved at the Work Session can be taken out of the Capital Repair Fund, Supervisors agreed. A $1500 donation was received to refinish the hardwood floors in the hallways. Boy Scout Adam Dec, is working on his eagle project and will be helping to replace some of the dead trees.
Wage Tax Collector
Welter reported that we are working on the taxes received and that we will be available all day tomorrow to assist anyone needing assistance with their forms
SAPA
None
Abington COG
None
Solicitor Report
Sileo reported that he has covered everything he needed to during the course of the meeting.
CEO Report
Haan stated that nothing has changed since his report at the Work Session.
Public Input
Bills were signed and discussed. Motion by Koldjeski to pay the bills as prepared, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
Being no further public input and discussion, Koldjeski motioned to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Pardue. Motion voted, all in favor.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:15 PM
Respectfully submitted by Francine Miller
