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MINUTES OF NOCKAMIXON TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2007

The regular scheduled meeting for September was held in the Township building in Ferndale, PA. Chairman J. Litzenberger opened the meeting at 7:40 PM with a salute to the flag. Other members present were Supervisors H. Gawronski, B. Keyser and N. Janyszeski. Vice Chairman K. Gross was not in attendance. Solicitors S. MacNair and Township Engineer, S. Baluh was also present.

Chairman J. Litzenberger commented that the Board was in Executive Session from 7:00 PM to 7:40 PM to discuss Real Estate and Personnel.

SCHEDULING:
The schedule for the month was referred to by Chairman, J. Litzenberger.
There was one change: Park & Rec will meet Tues Sept 25, 6:00 PM at Veteran’s Park.

Chairman J. Litzenberger requested that Committees keep their comments brief.

MINUTES OF MEETING:
A Motion was made by H. Gawronski, seconded by N. Janyszeski, to approve the August 14, 2007 minutes as presented. The motion carried 4-0-0.

ROAD & COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Road Report – Reschedule Tar & Chip
G. Housworth was not in attendance. H. Gawronski commented that the Roadmaster is currently seeking information from contractors to purchase a trailer to haul Township equipment. Howard Knuth, owner of Cascade Lodge, requested the posting of directional signs at intersections in the Township. Permission has been received from PennDOT and Durham Township. It was the consensus of the Board to post on existing signs. A motion was made by H. Gawronski, seconded by B. Keyser, to accept the August Road Report as presented. The motion carried 4-0-0.
 
B. Zoning Report – P. Bent was not in attendance. The Board reviewed the monthly Zoning Report. It has been brought to the attention of the Township that a dumpster containing building materials rented by Beres Construction was removed and the contents left behind. S. MacNair will confirm that Beres escrow money could be used to pay for the clean-up, and the owner of the dumpster cited. It was the consensus of the Board to clean up the contents and bill the owner. S. Baluh will contact the owner of the dumpster. A motion was made by H. Gawronski, seconded by N. Janyszeski, to approve the monthly Zoning Report. The motion carried 4-0-0.

C. Emergency Management – E. Mocarsi, Emergency Management Member, gave the monthly report. He and S. Baluh met with Rep. M. Quinn recently and had a status report of area road and bridge repairs including: Ferndale Bridge, SR32, SR611, Marienstein and Center Hill Roads. E. Mocarsi and G. Mocarsi have completed, and are now certified in VOAD, as well as Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED training. E. Mocarsi requested a key to the building. It was the consensus of the Board to have co-chairs share the key.

D. Environmental Advisory Committee – S. Donovan, EAC Member, commented that the Committee met and discussed preparations for Community Day.

E. Open Space Committee – S. Tenney, Co-Chair, gave the monthly report. She commented that Michael Franks, from Heritage Conservancy will be the guest speaker at the September 24, 2007 meeting. She updated the Board on the joint session that was held with the OSC in August. S. Tenney read a motion from this meeting to advise the Board of Supervisors to establish bank line of credit w/term options of at least $2M dollars to provide for the conservation and protection of OS through the fee simple purchase or the acquisition of development rights. The committee requested that the Board act on that recommendation to give the flexibility to send out action notes, w/BOS permission, on Township letterhead a request for proposal from various banks. H. Gawronski requested that this question be placed on a referendum for voters to decide. S. Tenney commented that a referendum is not required. Chairman J. Litzenberger commented that the Board will take the OSC motion under advisement and discuss under new Business, if they so choose.

F. Recreation Board – Chairman T. Keebler presented the following proposals to the Board for a pole barn, fencing and perimeter fence:
      Pole Garage: 30’x32’x10’
            Dutchway Pole Barns           $ 9,730.00
            Pioneer Pole Buildings        $ 9,999.00
            Conestoga Buildings           $ 9,900.00
      Backstop: 20’h x 20’w x 10’x10’
            Crown Fence Co.               $ 5,100.00
            Eclipse Fencing               $ 4,400.00
            Watson Contracting            $ 6,025.00
      Perimeter Fence: 4’ High
            Crown Fence Co.               $ 9,900.00
            Eclipse Fencing               $10,600.00
            Watson Contracting            $15,840.00
T. Keebler recommended Dutchway Pole Barns to install the building, and Crown Fence Co. to install the backstop and the fencing. N. Janyszeski requested that the building be placed on the property so that A. Balogh will still have a view of the sunset. T. Keebler commented that a site plan will be submitted to the Zoning Officer for review, prior to installation of the pole garage. It was noted by the Treasurer that if the cost exceeds the $10,000.00 State Fund limit the items will have to be bid out. A motion was made by H. Gawronski, seconded by B. Keyser, to purchase the Dutchway Pole Garage for $9,730.00, the backstop from Crown Fence for $5,100.00, and the perimeter fence from Crown Fence for $9,900.00. The motion carried 4-0-0. He commented that the Park & Rec Board will be handing out a map at Community Day. They are seeking Board permission to purchase 200 maps from Urban Research & Development at a cost of $120.00. A motion was made by H. Gawronski, seconded by N. Janyszeski, to have the Park & Rec Board purchase 200 maps from Urban Research & Development at a cost of $120. The motion carried 4-0-0.

G. Community Day – C. Hall, Chairman, gave the report. Everything has been completed for Community Day. The Board discussed the purchase of the 20’x30’ tent for Community Day and additional tables from Lowe’s. Permission was received from the Board to purchase additional tables. It was the consensus of the Board to wait until next year to purchase a tent, or purchase a used one during the winter months. A. Morales requested an inventory of all Community Day assets.
C. Hall extended an invitation to everyone to attend Community Day.

H. Newsletter – N. Alessi commented that the newsletter is printed and ready to send out to the residents.

I. Treasurer’s Report –
Permission to pay the bills as presented on the bill list for 9/2007.
Transfers: Permission to transfer $5,000.00 from the Grant account to the Community Day account to cover the costs of the approved Celina Tent Purchase in the amount of $5,321.42.
The Treasurer requested a motion from the Board to make a motion to void Check #202 and the Celina Tent purchase order. A motion was made by N. Janyszeski, seconded by B. Keyser, to void check #0202 for Celina Tent in the amount of $3,321.40. The motion carried 3-1-0 with H. Gawronski voting nay.
A motion was made by H. Gawronski, seconded by B. Keyser, to transfer $5,000.00 from the Grant Fund to the Community Day Account. The motion carried 4-0-0.
Insurance: PSATS Insurance is due for the 3rd Quarter payments. MMO Worksheet for Plan Year 2008 is completed and ready to file.
Classes/Education: The Liquid Fuels classes were cancelled until Spring of 2008. We were instructed to continue with the MS965 forms as usual. 
2008 BUDGET: FYI-The 2008 Budget is being prepared in Quick Books, as per instructions. She is currently re-coding Quick Books to match the DCED Chart of Accounts.
BANKING: The Grant account has not received interest since May 2007; this account is a Cash Management High Yield account. When it was opened there was a clause that stated that this account had to maintain a balance of $25,000.00. Would you like the account changed to an interest bearing account with $1,000.00 minimum balance? Or leave it as is? The Treasurer suggested that the current Grant account remain open to be used for grants under $25K, those over that amount would require a new account. It was the consensus of the Board to open new accounts for grants that are over $25K.
We have $    692.65 left in the Checking Account after payment of bills.
We have $ 88,858.82 left in the Escrow Account after bills and releasing funds.
We have $  2,663.69 left in the Community Day account after payment of bills.
We have $  3,311.25 in the Township Grant account after transfers.
We have $216,513.94 in the STATE account after transfers.
A motion was made by H. Gawronski, seconded by B. Keyser, to transfer the $10,000.00 Grant money from the under $25K account to a savings account. The motion carried 4-0-0.
A motion was made by B. Keyser, seconded by N. Janyszeski, to approve the September 2007 Treasurer’s Report as presented. The motion carried 4-0-0.
A motion was made by H. Gawronski, seconded by B. Keyser to approve the September 2007 Bill List as presented. The motion carried 4-0-0.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
-L. DeAngelis commented that she has called the Township several times regarding the approval letter sent by the Township Solicitor advising of items that need to be addressed in order to move forward with the 2-Lot Minor Subdivision. S. Baluh will contact the Solicitor and review the file. J. Litzenberger requested that it be added as an agenda item.
 
SUBDIVISIONS:

1. Prime Properties a.k.a. Park View Estates TMP# 30-10-4-2

10-Lot Subdivision, Final Plan Approval
E. Tobin, Attorney for the applicant, and K. Clauss of Schlosser & Clauss was in attendance. E. Tobin, the Board, S. Baluh and S. MacNair reviewed the Wynn Associates letter of August 29, 2007. He commented that the applicant ‘will comply’ or is moving forward with items in the Wynn letter. The Solicitor, S. MacNair recommended the following conditions prior to final approval of the plan: compliance with the Wynn Associates letter of August 29, 2007; a fee of $3,000.00 per new building lot in-lieu-of recreation land for a total of $30,000.00; a well loss protection agreement for all adjacent lots to the subdivision, lots across Fink Drive and Foellner Lane for a five-year period in the amount of $10,000.00; permit approval for the sewage disposal facilities by B.C. Department of Health and PADEP; Operation and Maintenance agreement entered into regarding the IRSIS system; obtain NPDES permits for stormwater discharge; a note on the plan for no further subdivision and a declaration to be signed by the applicant; the declaration will include a stormwater facilities easement for the owner of Lot #6 and any future owners and a financial security deposit for repair and maintenance; stormwater drainage easements for Lot #1 thru #7 for maintenance repair and placement; Prohibition of earth disturbance near any sewage facilities area; prohibition of woodlands clearing on individual lots in excess of the Zoning Ordinance; no residential structures shall be constructed on Parcel A; establishment of the drainage easement for the Riparian corridor for Lot #6 & #7. It was noted by the Solicitor that a preliminary approval letter had indicated that the right-of-way for Foellner Lane & Fink Drive should be dedicated to the Township. This had been completed on July 26, 2004 and will not be a condition of final approval. There is a condition regarding the deed of conveyance and consolidation for Parcel A with TMP#30-4-10-1, known as the Jones Tract. The 15-lot subdivision application be withdrawn in writing by the applicant prior to the recording of the final record plan; no lamp posts or other street lights shall be installed by the applicant; developer will enter into a land development/financial security agreement with the Township, deposit an adequate financial security; an irrevocable Letter of Credit with an evergreen clause, cost estimates are currently being reviewed; developer to pay all reasonable costs incurred by the Township; waivers were included in the preliminary approval. J. Petersen, EAC Chairman, commented that several items should be taken into consideration including the maintenance of the drainage basin on Lot #6. He does not believe that the homeowner would be capable of this maintenance. S. Baluh explained what would be required to maintain the basin which is mowing and maintaining the concrete pipe. Maintenance of the basin is the responsibility of the Township Engineer during construction. A motion was made by H. Gawronski, seconded by B. Keyser, to accept final plan approval for the 10-Lot Subdivision, for the Prime Properties a.k.a. Park View Estates TMP# 30-10-4-2 as indicated by the Township Solicitor. The motion carried 4-0-0.

1. Harrow Manor (Sal Lapio Homes) 15-Lot Major Subdivision

Planning Module Approval TMP# 30-15-1-2
S. Baluh commented that the B.C. Department of Health and B.C. Planning Commission has approved the revised application. A motion was made by H. Gawronski, seconded by N. Janyszeski, to approve the Sal Lapio Homes (Harrow Manor) 15-Lot Major Subdivision planning modules for TMP# 30-15-1-2 as Resolution #9-18-2007. The motion carried 4-0-0.

1. Harrow Manor (Sal Lapio Homes) TMP# 30-15-1-2

Grants an extension to 12/31/2007
The Board acknowledged receipt of the extension.

LAND DEVELOPMENT:

1. Wehrung Phase II Land Development TMP# 30-10-35

Grants an extension to 12/31/2007
The Board acknowledged receipt of the extension.
 
RELEASE OF ESCROWS: None

OLD BUSINESS:
A. Lake Warren Subdivision – Project Completion & Start of Maintenance Period
S. Baluh commented that this 5-Lot Major Subdivision has not been completed. However, the developer has granted authorization to complete the road paving (Wood Stream Lane) project. All the punch list items have been completed and he recommended that the Township consider this complete and begin the 18-month maintenance period. The developer is also considering placing the original Letter of Credit and issuing a new one for the maintenance period. A motion was made by N. Janyszeski, seconded by H. Gawronski, to accept the completed project and begin the 18-month maintenance for Lake Warren Subdivision. The motion carried 4-0-0.

J. Litzenberger commented that the motion made during the Treasurer’s Report to void a check was incorrect.    N. Janyszeski, seconded by B. Keyser, rescinded the previous motion regarding Celina Tent Check #0202. The motion carried 3-1-0 with H. Gawronski voting nay.   A motion was made by N. Janyszeski, seconded by B. Keyser to void Check #0212 for $3,315.40. The motion carried 3-1-0 with H. Gawronski voting nay.

B. PA412 Safety Audit Meetings Report
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) sponsored a two day meeting to conduct a safety audit of SR412 beginning at the intersection of SR611, North to the Bucks County Line. This area has been identified as a traffic corridor with a reported high accident rate (127). Representatives from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), PennDOT Traffic Safety Unit and Maintenance Unit, The Federal Highway Admin., the PA State Police, Springfield, and Nockamixon Townships attended. The DVRPC will compile a report that will include short and long-term projects. He will review the report and advise who would be responsible for project completion. -- B. Naska commented that he has observed the public walking from PALMS to the High School using the school property as a walking area and he suggested that a sidewalk be installed connecting the two schools. He also suggested that the road should be painted with pedestrian crossing lines for those who walk to the athletic fields. S. Baluh commented that this was discussed at the meeting and will be reviewed by PennDOT. S. Baluh noted that D. Knisley, PA Maintenance Representative, has agreed to inspect the drainage and road problems at Revere corner and Marienstein Road.

NEW BUSINESS:
A. Request for UCC Books from P. Harrison (cost approx. $350.00)
A motion was made by H. Gawronski, seconded by B. Keyser, to purchase the updated UCC Books for P. Harrison at a cost up to $350.00. A sign out sheet will be available when removing the UCC books from the Township Building. The motion carried 4-0-0. Under discussion it was noted Mr. Harrison is the UCC Solicitor for Nockamixon Township only.

B. Designation of Halloween Hours. –
A motion was made by H. Gawronski, seconded by B. Keyser, to designate Wednesday, October 31, 2007 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM as Halloween. The motion carried 4-0-0.

C. Receipt of 2006 Annual Report of Industrial Development for the N-BICDA.
The Board noted that the report had been received.

SOLICITOR’S REPORT:
Solicitor S. MacNair had no report.
 
ADJOURNMENT:  
A motion was made by H. Gawronski, seconded by N. Janyszeski, to adjourn the Board of Supervisors meeting at 9:12 PM. The motion carried 4-0-0.

Respectfully Submitted,

Arlene Eichlin
Township Secretary

9”28”2007