Minutes- December 11, 2008

Members attending:
A. Balogh, S. Donovan, T. Fritz, S. Mendelson, S. Tenney

Call to order 7:15 PM; Chaired by S. Donovan; minute preparation agreed upon.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Minutes of the September 11, 2008 meeting approved. Motion by T. Fritz, second by S.Mendelson.
• Minutes of the November 13, 2008 meeting approved as amended. Motion by S. Mendelson, second by T. Fritz.

BUSINESS

• Riparian Buffers – Educational program concerning . The council recommends that the Supervisors hold an open work session to go over riparian buffers or a joint work session with the planning commission. This session could be piggybacked onto an existing work session.

• Act 537 review. The Act sets priorities of and for different septic systems and their maintenance by the Township, including septic “clean-out” every three years. Next Work Session for Act 537 at the township building by Steve Baluh is to be announced.

• Hanson Quarry* In the Zoning Hearing of Hanson challenging Township Ordinance, the next step is for briefs to be submitted by the attorneys. Another date for a hearing will be scheduled after the briefs are filed.

• Gas and Oil Zoning Hearing. Briefs are due from the attorneys on 12-18-08.

• Water Usage Study – Palisades High School . Steve Donovan distributed copies of a draft of this water usage study that he and the BTN Groundwater Committee had prepared. This showed a detailed account of the water levels as measured at the high school and from several other wells in the area. The final form will be shared with the EAC. The study is to be distributed to the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission as well as nearby well owners and the Board of Education.

• EAC Initiatives for 2009 . Several suggestions were made as to what should or could be accomplished during 2009. First, Sanci Tenney recommended that all members of the committee should make it through the year in good health. This was unanimously agreed upon.

Second the EAC should review the EAC Ordinance and update it as necessary.

Third the concepts of a flexible development ordinance should be studied and rethought to make sure they will have the beneficial results intended.

Fourth, T. Fritz suggested that the EAC continue to physically inspect the dumps and other environmentally distressed areas in the Township.

Fifth, continue the education of the public on environmentally beneficial improvements to their homes and properties which would save the public money.

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• Flexible Development Ordinance. Open Space Committee comments were sent to the Planning Commission. No further action at this time.

• Membership Renewal . Sanci Tenney will reapply for another term.

DEVELOPMENT PLANS UNDER REVIEW*

• Harrow Station Adult Community LLC development
  TMP 30-11-30-7 and partial 30-11-30-3 Plan Rte. 412. 11.768 Acres,6 Buildings with 6 Units each for 36 dwelling units. EAC & P-Hydro report issued 5/19/08. Not approved by Planning Commission. Probably will be extended

• DiPalantino Land Development

Easton Rd (Route 611) TMP #30-11-83; 1.829 Acres, 1 Lot.

Site visit 2/9/08- EAC and PHydro report submitted 2/20/08. Revised plan submitted

5/13/08 . EAC revised report submitted 5/31/08. Action required by 1/3/09

• George Hoffman

Marienstein Rd TMP 30-11-164-5, 30-11-164-2, and 30-11-164-3; 20.179 Acres; 5 Lot Residential Subdivision

Site visit 3/22/08. EAC and PHydro report submitted 4/7/08, 9/11/08. Making progress but awaiting info. Action required by 1/30/09.

• Jesiolowski Subdivision

Quarry Rd. TMP 30-15-11-4; 14.298 Acres, 2 Lot (1new 3.442 acres)’ Residential Subdivision

Site visit 4/28/08 EAC review letter and PHydro report submitted 5/30/08. Reviewed by the Planning Commission which did not approve the plan.

• Harrow Station CVS & relocated car wash

Easton Rd. (Rt.611) and Tower Rd.; TMP 30-11- 30; 13,225 square foot retail store & moved/enlarged car wash

Site visit May 14 2008. NB: Plans part of Harrow Station Development. Preliminary approval (conditional) by BOS 8/19/08. Revised sewer planning module approved by Planning Commission 10/7/08.

• Morton Subdivision

Lonely Cottage Road TMP 30-11-5; 19.39 Acres; 3 Lot Residential Subdivision

Site visit dated May 14, 2008. EAC review letter issued 6/17/08. PHydro letter dated 6/7/08. Action required by 1/3/09. Waiting for reply to EAC and PHydro concerns.

RECYCLING. Alana Balogh reported on her attempts to discover the cost and what is covered by the Townships current contract with Allied Waste. She learned that the Township now receives two containers at $183 apiece which cost $452 a month. It is unclear what sorts of trash are included here. The council wished to have this mentioned in the EAC report to find out the details.

New Items

• Alana Balogh reported on information she has learned about green roofs, the possibility of having vegetation growing on one’s roof. This can cut drainage by a lot,although it can be hard to mow sloping roofs.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM, Motion made by T. Fritz, seconded by S. Tenney.

Next meeting January 8, 2009, 7:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Terry Fritz