Board Members in Attendance
John Pardue, Ron Koldjeski, and Gary Martenson
Absent
None
Board Guests in Attendance
Joseph Sileo, Solicitor (from 8PM); Scot Haan, CEO; Francine Miller, Secretary/Treasurer
Meeting call to order
7:42 P.M. -- General Meeting Called to Order.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Koldjeski to approve the minutes as prepared from the General Meeting on August 10, 2009, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
Motion by Martenson to accept the minutes as presented from the Special Meeting on September 3, 2009, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor, Pardue abstained.
Announcements
None
New Business
- Kevin Conforti - Mr. Conforti came before the Board representing his client Peter Gress, 1037 Scenic Drive, regarding a pool permit. The original permit was obtained by Anthony Sylvan Pools back in March, 2008 and is good for six months from the issuance date and was never used and no update was ever provided to the Township that there was a hold on the pool due to other construction happening at the property. Mr. Conforti was upset that Mr. Gress was being charged again for another pool permit and requested that the Township reconsider the fees since the first permit was never used and there were never any inspections done. Koldjeski asked if it was Sylvan that had to secure the permit, answer was yes. Board agreed that the pool company did not follow through with procedures. Motion by Koldjeski to deny the request for an extension on the permit with no fees, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Skatepark - Greg Pascale was asked to attend the meeting tonight to give an update on the progress of the park but, there was no response. Lee Jamison was present and stated that the skatepark association secured private funding to finish.
- Columbus Circle - Keith Davenport of 1104 Ralph Road spoke for the other residents that were present at tonight’s meeting. Davenport requested to know the status of the Albright property that they complained about at last night’s meeting. Board explained that a variance for the tennis court was needed and the procedures that Albright had to follow to get that variance. As far as the wall Albright constructed, he is obtaining a permit.
- Road Bids - After Sileo reviewed the bids that were received on September 3, 2009, the Board discussed that the lowest bidder was approximately $25,000 less than any of the other bidders; therefore, they will request that someone from the DPW oversee the process and check that the thickness of the pavement is correct. Motion by Martenson to accept Axtell’s bid of $77,023.10 and reserve the right to do test holes, 2nd by Pardue. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Resolution 2009-5 - The purpose of this resolution is to appoint delegates for the Earned Income Tax procedures that are going into effect. Motion by Pardue to pass resolution 2009-5, 2nd by Pardue. Motion voted, all in favor. Motion by Martenson to appoint Ronald Koldjeski as primary delegate, John Pardue as first alternate and Joan Scandale as the second alternate, 2nd by Pardue. Motion voted, all in favor.
- Conditional Use Request - Request was received from the Ronco Group for an alteration to their previously granted conditional use approval. Hearing will be scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 6:45PM before the work session.
- 2010 Budget - First budget of 2010 review will be discussed at 7:30PM at the work session on Wednesday, October 7, 2009.
Unfinished Business
- Health Insurance - New insurance rates were received. Miller to check with broker for clarification on deductible. The Township will be saving $200 per month with Geisinger.
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 Jeff Brown fixed the grate on Lisa Lane and the DPW will leave the grates off until the end of the week. DPW has been working on patching and shoulders and mowing.
Abington COG
Jamison reported that their main focus is the Single Tax Office. Mayor Chelik will be at the next meeting to discuss the EIT.
Planning Commission
Haan reported that the Commission reviewed the Koerner subdivision but, it is incomplete.
Rec Committee
LaCoe reported that the golf tournament profited approximately $4000. Daydreamers is now using the cafeteria on a month by month duration for an after school program and paying an extra $250. Suzanne Drumsta has resigned from the Committee and Eve Buranich has not shown since April. The Committee will need 2 replacements, maybe three, for next year. There is flooding problems and the down spouts need to be replaced, plus gutters and piping problems. The concrete steps that are in need of repair will be removed instead and the Committee wants to get doors for the outdoor sign since there has been vandalism happening.
SAPA
Jamison requested that the Board allow Sileo to review a statement that he has prepared for the SAPA plan, granted. The final hearing will be September 23, 2009 in Clarks Summit.
Wage Tax Collector
None
Solicitor
Sileo stated that they were at a hearing today for Paolucci regarding the trash at his property. Paolucci will be fined daily for each day of the violation. The fine is suspended if he has the property cleaned in 45 days and comes into compliance. Sileo will be putting a letter together to Paolucci to highlight the events of today’s hearing.
CEO
Haan reported that he has been in contact with someone that is looking for a driveway waiver since the driveway exceeds the ordinance length.
Public Comment
Bills
Motion by Koldjeski to pay the bills as presented, 2nd by Martenson. 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 9:30 PM
Respectfully submitted by Francine Miller
