MINUTES
Regular Monthly Meeting Lackawaxen Township Board of Supervisors, Wednesday April 15, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Stuart, Supervisor Gelderman, Supervisor Krochta, Solicitor Waldron and Municipal Clerk Roe were present.
A motion was made by Stuart to approve the agenda as presented. Second by Gelderman. Motion accepted.
A motion was made by Gelderman to approve the minutes of last months meeting. Second by Krochta. Motion accepted.
A motion was made by Stuart to approve the bills in the amount of $207,274.11 in the general fund. Second by Krochta. Motion accepted.
OLD BUSINESS
Dziedzina/Knoll/Putzrath- A motion was made by Gelderman to approve the Minor Subdivision/Lot Consolidations. Second by Krochta. Motion accepted.
Nuisance Ordinance Workshop- Announcement made by Stuart. A workshop will be held on May 11th at the Township Building at 7:00 pm.
Blue Heron Woods- A motion was made by Stuart to approve the Major Subdivision/ Final Approval for Phase 2 which we will hold the maps contingent upon a review by our engineer for adequacy of the bonding . Second by Krochta. Motion accepted.
Dave Holbert- A motion was made by Stuart to approve the Conditional Use Decision for Dave Holbert. Second by Gelderman. Motion accepted.
Ray Fennel- A motion was made by Gelderman to accept the extension of the Conditional Use for one year. Second by Stuart. Motion accepted.
Costa’s- A motion was made by Stuart to approve the Conditional Use for Costa’s Family Fun Park as set forth with the conditions on this permit. Second by Krochta. Motion accepted.
NEW BUSINESS
Gary & Glenn Cork- A motion was made by Gelderman to approve the Lot consolidation for lot #732 & #733 for Gary & Glenn Cork in Masthope. Second by Krochta. Motion accepted.
Resolution #2009-02- A motion was made by Stuart to approve Resolution #2009-02 regarding Overhead Banner. Second by Gelderman. Motion accepted.
Resolution #2009-03- A motion was made by Stuart to approve Resolution #2009-03 regarding Price Adjustment for Bituminous Materials for Road Projects. Second by Krochta. Motion accepted.
Resolution #2009-04- A motion was made by Stuart to approve Resolution #2009-04 regarding Price Adjustment for Bituminous Materials for Road Projects. Second by Krochta. Motion accepted.
Resolution #2009-05- A motion was made by Gelderman to approve Resolution #2009-05 regarding Price Adjustment for Bituminous Materials for Road Projects. Second by Krochta. Motion accepted.
Resolution #2009-06- A motion was made by Stuart to approve Resolution #2009-06 regarding a DCNR Grant for the Park. Second by Krochta. Motion accepted.
Harvey Hayden- A motion was made by Stuart to schedule a conditional use hearing for May 13th at 6:30 pm. Second by Krochta. Motion accepted.
Woodloch Pines- A motion was made by Stuart to schedule a conditional use hearing for May 13th at 6:45 pm or immediately following the first hearing for the Storage Building. Second by Krochta. Motion accepted.
Woodloch Pines- A motion was made by Stuart to schedule a conditional use hearing for May 13th at 7:00 pm or immediately following the second hearing for Laundry Facilities & Bathroom. Second by Krochta. Motion accepted.
Executive Session- Stuart announced that there was an Executive Session held on April 6th regarding a legal issue.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT
Master License Agreement- Regarding the placement of Public Safety Emergency Service Poles on Township Roads. The road master agreed with the location of this pole on the Township Road. The solicitor recommends approval of the license agreement.
A motion was made by Krochta to accept the Master License Agreement. Second by Stuart. Motion accepted.
Laurel Ridge Development- Update regarding storm water issue- The township engineer did go out to the site. The engineer felt that a pipe in the entrance way of the Laurel Ridge Development was substantially crushed and he took pictures and will be writing up a report. He will be contacting the road master regarding this. The pipe does need to be replaced.
Violations- There are two equity actions regarding Roy & Spence. The Roy property is regarding violations of our ordinance relative to the junk provisions, this issue is still being addressed. Spence involves a property that is occupied and the only permit issued was for a shed, which they are living in part time illegally. There was no house built. Another violation is that the sewer permit has expired for this property.
Woodloch Pines- Regarding Moss Creek- Bond was posted in the amount of $400,000 last year and will be expiring. Most of the work has been completed and they want to replace the bond with a smaller one. The township engineer has went out and inspected it and sent a detailed report. Doug Jacobs has reviewed the report and agrees with it. The amount would now be $84,000, which the solicitor is recommending. This would replace the old bond, which we should be receiving in the next couple of weeks.
Masthope Release- Regarding Lot #1180 Section 17. Stuart asked if there was any public comment on adding this to the agenda. No public comment.
A motion was made by Gelderman to add this to the agenda. Second by Krochta. Motion accepted.
A motion was made by Stuart to release lot #1180 Section 17. Second by Krochta. Motion accepted.
Masthope Escrow Account- A request was received by Alan Young for public record review. Solicitor Waldron spoke with Alan Young this day and given the amount of paperwork involved, Alan Young and Joe Gladis, a board member for Masthope will be setting up to review the records of the escrow account. Solicitor Waldron will be meeting with Jay Rose regarding this issue this week.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Park Reserved- Park is reserved on July 12th for St. Marks Church
Park Reserved- Park is reserved on June 10th for Jessica Guratosky
Park Reserved- Park is reserved on May 17th for Woodloch Pines
Pike County Conservation- Letter Regarding Gypsy Moth Spraying in Forested Areas of Lackawaxen Township from late April to late May-Map included
Annual Clean Up Day- Will be Held on Saturday May 30th, 2009
Trollinger Consulting Group-2008 Financial Statement
Public Comment was had.