Board Members in Attendance

John Pardue, Gary Martenson and Ronald Koldjeski

Absent

None

Board Guests in Attendance

Francine Miller, Secretary/Treasurer; Scot Haan, CEO

Meeting call to order

Meeting Called to Order at 7:40PM with Pledge of Alligiance.

Announcements

Zoning Hearing – Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 7PM
Zoning Hearing – Monday, October 26, 2009 at 7PM

New Business

• Dave Yushinski - Mr. Yushinski requests a waiver to exceed the requirement of a driveway being no longer than 800 feet. Motion by Martenson to grant the waiver to exceed the length of 800 feet with the stipulation that a turn around be put placed midway through driveway for emergency vehicles, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.
• Planning Commission Resignation - A letter of resignation was received from Carl Holweg. Motion by Martenson to appoint James Norton to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission for the remainder of Carl Holweg’s term, 2nd by Pardue. Motion voted, all in favor.
• Vascar Lines - The Township received a call from South Abington Police requesting that more Vascar lines be put down. Supervisors instructed Miller to contact them to see where they want them placed for the DPW to paint them.
• Recreation Bids - New downspouts are needed. A bid from Lackawanna Tinning was received for $850.00. Some paving is required to divert water from going into the basement. A bid from Abington Paving was received for $1400. Three bids were received for the demolition of the steps. Kresge Masonry for $3785.00, Buranich Excavation for $3500.00 and Jacoby Excavation for $3800.00. Tabled until Monday night’s meeting.
• 2010 Budget - Proposed budget was given to the Board for review. The budget will be discussed again at the end of our meeting on Monday, October 12, 2009.

Unfinished Business

CEO Report - Haan reported on the status of the Paolucci property on Summit Lake Road. A structural engineer will be hired to do what is necessary for the condemnation of the property. Miller to check with PSATS for an ordinance on condemning properties.

Zoning Hearing - After some concerns were heard, the Board requested Miller to check with the township solicitor, Joe Sileo, to see if the zoning hearing request by AT&T should be heard by the zoning hearing board or the township supervisors by way of intent of our ordinance for cell towers.

Bills were signed and discussed.

Being no further discussion, motion by Martenson to adjourn, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.

Meeting adjourned at 9:03PM.

Respectfully submitted, Francine Miller