Members Present

Scott Haan, Karen Lilik, John Stemphoski, Al Parsells, Greg Raino, Carl Holweg and Tom Sartori

Absent

None

In Attendance

Francine Miller, Secretary

Meeting called to order at 7:45 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance to Flag

Reorganization of the Newton Township Planning Commission

Stemphoski motioned that officers remain the same as 2007. Scott Haan as chairman, Karen Lilik as vice chairman. Lilik motioned to make Parsells vice chairman, failing for a second. Vote on first motion, all in favor, Lilik opposed.

Motion by Lilik to keep Miller as secretary, 2nd by Raino. Motion voted, all in favor.

Haan established the Planning Commission Meetings in the year 2008 be held on the last Wednesday of each month, except November’s meeting will be held on November 19, 2008 and no meeting in December, with a work session at 7:00PM and the regular meeting at 7:30PM. Motion made by Holweg and 2nd by Raino, all in favor.

Holweg motioned to adjourn the reorganization meeting to the general meeting, 2nd by Parsells. Motion voted, all in favor.

General Meeting

Minutes
Parsells motioned to accept the minutes of the November 28, 2007 Meeting, 2nd by Holweg. Motion voted, all in favor, Sartori abstained.

Announcements
None

Correspondence
None

New Business

• Deer Valley Estates - Patrick McLain, Acker Associates and Elmo Baldassari, owner approached the Commission with a sketch plan for a subdivision of a piece of property located behind Kimberly Circle with fourteen (14) lots. The subdivision meets the requirements of the R-1 Section of the ordinance. A wetland delineation was done by Laurel Mueller, soil conservationist along with perc sites reviewed by Os Patton. The owner is requesting variances from the slope of the road and cutfill requirements. After some discussion, the owner will formally submit a written letter requesting the variances from the Township.
• John Buranich, III Subdivision - Plans were received from John Seamans, surveyor and John Buranich, III along with the deed and highway occupancy permits for two parcels of land making the existing 8/10 acre into an acre with an approved septic. Commission requests that the property owners of the adjacent properties be listed on the maps. Motion by Holweg to accept the plans, 2nd by Lilik. Motion voted, all in favor.

Unfinished Business

• Swartz Subdivision - Letter was received from Os Patton regarding the existing septic system having no visible malfunctions. Fees have not been received, therefore, the plans were not submitted to the County for review. Miller will contact Christine Swartz for the checks and have her sign a letter granting the Township an extended time to review. Motion by Parsells to recommend that Miller call applicant to see if she will agree to an extension in the time limitations for proper review, if not, Commission will recommend that the plans be denied by the Supervisors, 2nd by Holweg. Motion voted, all in favor.

Public Input
None

Being no public input or further business, Stemphoski motioned to adjourn, 2nd by Holweg. Motion voted, all in favor. Meeting adjourned, 9:06PM.

Respectfully submitted by Francine Miller.