Board Members in Attendance

John Pardue, Ron Koldjeski, and Gary Martenson

Absent

None

Board Guests in Attendance

Joseph Sileo, Solicitor; Francine Miller, Secretary/Treasurer

Meeting call to order

7:38 P.M. -- General Meeting Called to Order with Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Koldjeski to approve the minutes as prepared from the General Meeting on November 9, 2009, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.

Motion by Koldjeski to approve the minutes as prepared from the Work Session on December 4, 2010, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor, Pardue abstained.

Announcements

The Township Board of Supervisors will reorganize at 7PM on Monday, January 4, 2010.

New Business

• Cherry Hill Road Project - Bids were opened from prospective bidders (list attached). The three lowest bidders, Roto Rooter, Stark Excavating and Steve Miller Excavating will be given to Solicitor and Engineer for review before the project will be awarded. Motion by Koldjeski to submit three lowest to solicitor for review, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
• Koerner Subdivision - Motion by Koldjeski that we accept the Koerner Subdivision as presented and prepared, 2nd by Pardue. Motion voted, all in favor.
• 2010 Budget - There are no tax anticipation loans for 2010. Koldjeski thanked all the employees of the Township. Motion by Koldjeski to adopt the 2010 Budget as prepared, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
• 2010 Mandatory In-Service Police Training - Motion by Koldjeski to pass the mandatory in-service training cost for our chief of police, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
• Alliance Landfill Expansion - Alliance Landfill asked the Township to submit letters supporting the expansion of the landfill. Copies of approval letters from Ransom and South Abington Township were received. After some discussion, the Board decided that they did not agree or disagree with the expansion but were concerned we would be compromising ourselves and opted not to sign the letters. Jamison agreed.
• PPL - With the cost of electricity increasing at the beginning of the year, the Board discussed options with other companies that have contacted the Township. The Board decided that we will wait until the cap is off and then we will decide.

Unfinished Business

• Axtell - The bill for the road projects that were performed by Axtell was reviewed. After the DPW has given their approval for the work performed, the check will be released. Motion by Koldjeski to pay Axtell for their work after checking if work is complete, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.

Correspondence

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

Standing Committee Reports

POSTED - Planning Commission

Road Master

It was reported to the Board that there is a water problem on Beaver Pond Road due to the collapse of a pipe and blockage. Martenson reported that the DPW has been plowing and doing ditch work. It was also discussed that a pipe needs to be replaced in Columbus Circle below the Moletsky property.

Abington COG

Jamison reported that there is no hint of a change in the Act 32 law. A letter was sent out to PPL protesting the placement of the power line and reconsider their routing.

Planning Commission

None

Rec Committee

LaCoe reported that the center did not receive the grant they applied for for the boiler replacement. The annual canvas has taken in $7,210 which is approx. 1,000 short from this time last year. The Committee needs three new members for the committee. There will be no January meeting and they will reorganize on Monday, February 1, 2010.

SAPA

All the requirements have been met. Abington Township, Clarks Summit Borough and West Abington Township have all adopted the resolution for SAPA. Jamison acknowledged all the hard work that Denise Prowell has put in to this project. Motion by Koldjeski to sign Resolution 2009-6 for adoption of the SAPA plan, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor. Record shows there was no public input or comment.

Wage Tax Collector

Scandale reported that she has received answers to her claims to Scranton that the majority of the wage tax has been sent to DWA. Letters to landlords for their tenant’s names have gone out to thirty landlords and only 14 have responded.

Solicitor

Sileo stated that there is a pending court matter for the Albright/ Lombardo. Briefs have been submitted and we are waiting for the decision. The Paolucci matter – Magistrate afforded him additional time. There will be another hearing some time in January. A letter was presented to Haan for hand delivery to Paolucci outlining what needs to be done to keep in compliance. Sileo will be in contact with Miller to get the final work done on the Wind Tower Ordinance. Each amendment will be considered separately. An e-mail has been sent to Comcast in regards to their timetable. There is a new contact. The decision on the zoning board hearing for the appeal of Colombo is scheduled for January 11, 2010 at 7:15PM.

CEO

None

Public Comment

• The Board and public thanked Gary Martenson for his service as Supervisor. Tonight is his last meeting.

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 8:50 PM

Respectfully submitted by Francine Miller