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Newton Township Home - Meeting Highlights 2008
Work Session (July 9, 2008)

Board Members in Attendance

John Pardue, Ronald Koldjeski and Gary Martenson

Absent

None

Board Guests in Attendance

Francine Miller, Secretary/Treasurer; Scot Haan, CEO

Meeting Called to Order

Meeting Called to Order at 7:40PM after Pledge of Allegiance.

New Business

  • Workers Compensation Insurance - Jeff Kyle of DGK Insurance was present to discuss the worker’s compensation insurance. Koldjeski asked that he contact us some time in March to make an April meeting to discuss the renewal. Koldjeski also requested more information regarding the rates of the insurance be presented to the office when received.
  • Great Uncle Peter’s - Robert Dickert, owner of Great Uncle Peter’s, was present to ask the Supervisors to lift the restriction of selling alcohol until 11pm to about 1am. Supervisors stated that if he would like to do that, he will need to have another conditional use hearing. Mr. Dickert is looking to have a late-night menu.
  • Our Lady of the Snows/St. Benedict’s Bazaar - Planning Commission reviewed the application of the OLS Bazaar and recommended approval and waiving the fee. The bazaar will be July 31, August 1 and 2, 2008 with nothing different from previous years. Motion by Martenson to grant the mass gathering permit for Our Lady of the Snows/St. Benedict’s Bazaar and waive the fee, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.
  • Building Insulation - Pardue obtained a bid from Tridon Industries for masonry foam insulation. Since the bid is above $4000.00 Miller will try to obtain two more bids for insulating the municipal building.
  • Resolution 2008-1 - A resolution for DEP modules for the Lowe’s Subdivision needed to be reviewed and signed before submitting the modules for DEP’s review. Motion by Martenson to pass Resolution 2008-1 for the Lowe Subdivision DEP Modules, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.
  • Police - Discussion ensued concerning the 2001 Chevy Impala police vehicle. Supervisors agreed that there is no need to have two police vehicles when the new vehicle arrives and we will sell. Reese also obtained a quote for a new radio which will be paid for from private contribution. Supervisors agreed to purchase. A letter will be sent to Reese stating that when a list of demands is received, negotiations for his new contract will begin.
  • SAPA - Lee Jamison gave a report on the SAPA progress and stated that Newton is the only Township that has not signed the intergovernmental ordinance. Scranton has also not signed but was expected to do so tonight.

Annoucements

None.

Public Input

  • None

Unfinished Business

  • None

CEO Report

Haan reported on the Milwaukee Cycle issue and a letter will be sent stating that we see there is progress being made but the deadline of 7/31 is fast approaching. Also, a complaint was received that there are semi-truck trailers located at the old Cub Cadet on Milwaukee Road. These trailers are not licensed. Haan went to the site and found that the owner’s son is looking to operate a trailer repair shop. Haan told him that he will have to have a conditional use hearing before he can open the business. The trailer on Falls Road has been posted and Haan will check with Sileo regarding the Paolucci property.

Bills were signed and discussed.

Being no further discussion, meeting adjourned. Motion by Martenson to adjourn, 2nd by Pardue. Motion voted, all in favor.

Meeting adjourned 9:47PM

Respectfully submitted, Francine Miller