MINUTES JAN 20,  2010

Regular Monthly Meeting Lackawaxen Township Board of Supervisors, Wednesday December 16, 2009

 The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Supervisor Gelderman, Supervisor Krochta, Solicitor Waldron and Municipal Clerk Roe were present.

 A motion was made by Gelderman to approve the agenda as presented.  Second by Krochta.  Motion accepted.

 A motion was made by Krochta to approve the minutes of last months meeting.  Second by Gelderman.  Motion accepted.

 A motion was made by Gelderman to approve the bills in the amount of $80,845.44 in the general fund.  Second by Krochta.  Motion accepted.

OLD BUSINESS

  South Canaan Tower- Regarding Cell Tower – Land Development Plan-  A motion was made by Gelderman to honor the request for the extension of time for the total amount of 90 days for South Canaan Cell Tower .  Second by Krochta.  Motion accepted.

 Ron Tussel- Regarding Farm Stand.  A motion was made by Gelderman to approve the conditional use decision for Ron Tussel.  Second by Krochta.  Motion accepted.

 Lackawaxen Telephone- Regarding Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement.  A motion was made by Gelderman to approve Ordinance #87.  Second by Krochta.  Motion accepted.

 McKay-Regarding Amendment to Conditional Use for Campground Facility.  A motion was made by Gelderman to approve the conditional use decision with these stipulations, that no more than two vehicles be parked at the campsite at the same time and also that all registered guests be given the statement that says that no more than two vehicles be parked at any campsite at any given time.  Second by Krochta.  Motion accepted.  

NEW BUSINESS  

Pike County Library- A presentation was give by Carol Linkiewicz  

Supervisor Meeting Date- The April 2010 meeting is rescheduled for April 28, 2010 instead of April 21, 2010 .  

Ordinance #82- Regarding Public Health, Safety, & Welfare- A motion was made by Krochta to approve Ordinance #82.  Second by Gelderman.  Motion accepted.  

2010 Budget- A motion was made by Gelderman to approve and adopt the 2010 Budget.  Second by Krochta.  Motion accepted.  

Michael Knorr- A motion was made by Gelderman to approve the Lot Consolidation for Lot #277 & Lot #278 in Masthope.  Second by Krochta.  Motion accepted.  

Vitaly Okraynets- A motion was made by Krochta to approve the Lot Consolidation for Lot #21 & Lot #22 in Fawn Lake .  Second by Gelderman.  Motion accepted.  

Agricultural Area Security Law- Acknowledge Properties for program and need to publish in newspaper and five locations first.  Need to Schedule Public Hearing in March.  The ASA proposal & maps need to be submitted to the Lackawaxen Township Planning Commission, the Pike County Planning Commission and the Appointed Committee for review and recommendations.  A public hearing is scheduled for March 10, 2010 at 6:00 pm .

 John Badoud- Regarding Policies.  Regarding a resolution that was passed in 2009 for non-CDL drug and alcohol policy.  Does that include pre-employment drug screening.  If it is not currently in the policy I think it is something that should be added to the policy.  Regarding the policy of township employees taking vehicles home.  Is there a time to start when they leave the house by the hour or does it start when they get to the township building if they drive the vehicle to the township building.  Is there a policy that they sign when they take that vehicle stating what they can and can not do with it with regards to using it after hours.  I think that township vehicles should not be used for non township business after hours.  Regarding raises this year, what is going to be your policy.  There are no raises this year.  

SOLICITOR’S REPORT                                          

Laurel Ridge- Regarding storm water issue.  Solicitor Waldron, Joe Hudak, Tom McKay and another gentleman met on December 1^st .  There is no indication that any new work has been done in the development.  It was noted that the work that was done by the Township appears to have solved the problem completely.

Leibowitz- Regarding a Variance Issue.  A hearing was held with the Zoning Hearing Board.  The issue is a setback from a stream.  Solicitor Waldron read a letter which he received from Solicitor Farley of the Zoning Hearing Board.  Solicitor Waldron also received a detailed package from Attorney Howell, who represents the applicant.  Solicitor Waldron will contact the township engineer to review and will have an answer regarding this issue by the January meeting. 

Masthope Mortgage- Solicitor Waldron received the complaint and it has been revised.  Solicitor Waldron will have a copy available for review for the Supervisors.  This will be an amicable complaint.  Alan Young has contacted Jay Rose, who may have to testify as to why the accounts were originally opened. There is over $400,000 in the escrow account and there was a purpose for the account and the purpose has now been fulfilled and there is no reason to continue to keep the money in these accounts.  The court order does say that the money can only be used for existing capital upgrades or improvements, roads, sewer, water.  It can not be used to build new buildings.  There will be a hearing but not until either February or March.  

ANNOUNCEMENTS  

Public Comment was had.