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Thursday, MINUTES Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments were received. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to
approve the minutes of AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ON LIST #1, LIST #2 AND THE TRANSFERS AS PRESENTED: Motion made by Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Menditto to approve the bills on List #1, with the exception of the Wm. Orr & Sons, Inc. invoice for guide rail installation until further review, List #2 and the transfers. Unanimous. OLD BUSINESS: 1. PROPOSED ROAD
– Tabled. 2. NEW BUSHKILL POST OFFICE: Mr. Vollmer stated that the supervisors had granted an approval on a request for a waiver from the Lehman Township Sewage Ordinance No. 61. The hearing had
been conducted on of holding tanks at the U.S. Postal Service’s new post office until the remediation of an area for a permanent system. There were three (3) requirements. A feasibility study outlining where a permanent system could be located. A copy of a contract with a company that will be pumping out the holding tanks, and the establishment of an escrow account that will cover two (2) pumpings, should the applicant fail to do so. The township received a copy of the pumping contract with Allstate Septic Systems, and a check for $520.00 that will be placed into an escrow account. The feasibility study had not been completed, although George Zitone of Zitone Construction, Inc. submitted a proposal from Colin M. Brand of Brand Environmental Consulting Services, Inc. that states that he will do the feasibility study. Based upon the -2- information that Mr. Brand has be given he recommends a four (4) year fill as the potential option. The two (2) year select fill is not recommended since Daryl Fritz of PA DEP indicated that this option has been unsuccessful. The first step to proceed with this option will be to complete soil testing to determine the most appropriate area for the placement of fill. Testing will be scheduled with the township’s Sewage Enforcement Officer and PA DEP’s soil scientist. If that option does not work, then the post office will have to install a greenhouse system, which are costly. They are approved by PA DEP. Mr. Greiner recommends occupancy on a temporary basis until receipt of the plan. Mr. Zitone stated that Mr. Brand will do the perc tests in two (2) to three (3) weeks. The post office is a low flow situation (employee use only). The plan should be completed within three (3) months. Atty. Bernathy stated that the
applicant has violated the decision of the sewage hearing dated Mr. Vollmer stated that the township’s sewage ordinance (No. 61) states that if an applicant can not receive a permit, that they can request the use of holding tanks on a temporary basis. Mr. Sivick stated that this has been the second violation, and this is negligence on the part of the postal service. Atty. Bernathy stated that the supervisors can impose a fine on a per day basis, until the receipt of the feasibility study, and that the supervisors
do not have to allow them to open ( postal service’s bond company is in violation of the decision. Mr. Vollmer stated that it should be advertised that it is the fault of the postal service, not the supervisors. Mr. Zitone stated that Mr. Brand feels that there is an area that has not been touched, and may be suitable, but the existing well would have to be relocated. Testing will prove that theory. Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Menditto to grant a three (3) month extension. This waiver is conditional upon the receipt of a feasibility study that is acceptable to the township’s engineer, sewage enforcement officer and their discretion that if it is not acceptable, the permit can be pulled, and fines levied on a per day
basis. submitted to PA DEP for their review also. Unanimous. 3. SIMONE JAFFE COLLINS: Mr. Menditto stated that William Collins gave a presentation to the supervisors at their meeting on August 31st. Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to accept the proposal of Simone Jaffe Collins for grant writing for planning and acquisition grants. Total cost is $8,500.00. Unanimous. This is considered professional services, so there are no bidding requirements. NEW BUSINESS: None.
-3- MISCELLANEOUS: None. ROADMASTER: Mr. Sivick stated that the road crew has been busy with ditch cleaning. Truck and equipment maintenance. Drainage maintenance within Rustic Acres, Section 6. Mink the second week of October. There being no further business, meeting adjourned at Respectfully submitted, Robert H. Rohner, Jr.
Secretary/Treasurer
Thursday, MINUTES Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments were received. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF Motion made by Mr. Menditto and second of Mr. Vollmer to
approve the minutes of AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ON LIST #1, LIST #2 AND THE TRANSFERS AS PRESENTED: Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Menditto to authorize the payment of the bills on List #1, List #2 and the transfers as presented. Unanimous. ACCEPT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ALL FUNDS, FOR THE
MONTH ENDED Motion made by Mr. Vollmer and second of Mr. Menditto to
accept the financial statements, all funds, for the month ended PRESENTATION – BUSHKILL FIRE COMPANY: Tim Rohner, the Fire Chief represented the fire company. He presented the list of current and new
fire police nominees, along with their background checks and driver license
information. Also presented was a list
of individuals to be removed as fire police (all lists are a part of these
minutes). Chief Rohner stated that he
met with Gary Vanhorn of Full Star Construction in the new sections of the
Glen at Tamiment to look over the fire hydrant locations, and found that the
hydrant locations are acceptable. No
fire flows, or water main sizes were given to the fire company. Mr. Greiner stated that he had been given
that information, and the flows are good.
Some of the 2 ½” caps were missing. The fire company’s new address is
-2- PRESENTATION – BUSHKILL WATERSHED CONSERVANCY: Tom Shimalla, newly elected president for the group gave
the presentation. An objective of the
group is to preserve and protect the Little and Big Bushkill Creeks and Saw
Creek. Goals are to develop a brochure, website, newsletter and offer
educational programs. The group will
begin a water monitoring program under the parameters of PA DEP. Meetings are conducted on the second
Tuesday of each month at OLD BUSINESS: 1. PROPOSED NEW
ROAD – Tabled. The engineer has not completed. 2. Mr. Vollmer stated that the cell tower company SBA has contracted for a site off of to begin the process of submitting a land development plan, and obtaining permits. An antenna has been placed at the Top of the World restaurant in Saw Creek Estates. Tara Gandolfo stated that she has contracted with SBA for a tower, but no provider has been signed as of this date. NEW BUSINESS: 1. RESOLUTION NO. 198 – DCNR GRANT APPLICATIONS: Motion made by Mr. Sivick and second of Mr. Vollmer to approve Resolution No. 198 that will allow for the submission of the grant applications for the acquisition, and master plan
for the Unanimous. MISCELLANEOUS: 1. The Minimum Obligation (MMO) for the township’s pension plan for the year 2005 is $24,022.72. 2. The Fall Clean Up Days will be conducted on Friday, October 8th and Saturday, October 9th
from -3- ROADMASTER: Mr. Sivick stated that the road crew busy with drainage
work on John Frawley stated that there is a large branch over hanging SR 2001 on the “S” curve above the legion. Mr. Sivick stated that he will notify PennDot. The repaving on SR 2001 was delayed, but will be done. PennDot has been working on SR 2001 doing site distance cutting and drainage work. There being no further business, meeting adjourned at Respectfully submitted, Robert H. Rohner, Jr. Secretary/Treasurer
Tuesday, MINUTES Chairman John P. Sivick called the meeting to order at PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments were received. PIKE Atty. Bernathy referred to his opinion letter to the
supervisors dated March of 2004 (a copy is on file) that outlines the
requirements for purchasing property.
An agreement to purchase the property from the Pike County Fair
Association was signed in June of 2004.
The Debt Ordinance was passed on
-2- BUSHKILL POST OFFICE: Mr. Vollmer stated that he as SEO will meet with PA DEP and the soil scientist in mid October at the site as it relates to the location of a permanent sewage disposal system. Mr. Menditto inquired of Atty. Bernathy if there would be a problem with a supervisor serving on the board of directors of the center. Atty. Bernathy will review, but it may have an appearance of impropriety, and result in a conflict in the future should further development occur. There being no further business, meeting adjourned at Respectfully submitted, Robert H. Rohner, Jr.
Secretary/Treasurer |