MINUTES OF NOCKAMIXON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS August 19, 2009 The regular scheduled meeting for August was held on August 19, 2009 in the Township building in Ferndale, PA. Chair N. Janyszeski opened the meeting at 7:30PM with a salute to the flag. Other members present were Vice-Chair B. Keyser and Supervisors H. Gawronski and A. Santopietro. Member J. Litzenberger was not in attendance.
SCHEDULING: Chair, N. Janyszeski reviewed the schedule. The Planning Commission date should read Tuesday, September 1, 2009.
MINUTES OF MEETING: A motion was made by N. Janyszeski, seconded by H. Gawronski, to approve the amended minutes of January 20, 2009. The motion carried 4-0-0.
A motion was made by H. Gawronski, seconded by N. Janyszeski, to approve the minutes of July 15, 2009 with the following corrections: .5 Mill EMS and 1 Mill Fire Tax. H. Gawronski commented that he believed that the Foreign Fire Tax was being discussed, not the annual Township donations. The motion carried 4-0-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT: -S. Tenney - unintelligible -E. Gawronski requested a copy of the Cash Balances, which have been available in the past, at the last meeting. K. Deluca commented that copies of the cash balance report are given to the Board every month. The Board requested that this information be put in the Monthly Report book. -N. Janyszeski commented about the retention basins at the Cabot Site. It was suggested by Steve Baluh that the Township send a friendly letter advising that a representative from their company inspect the site. The Board directed the Secretary to send a letter and copy Arbor Resources.
REPORTS: A. ROAD REPORT – G. Housworth gave the report to the Board. A motion was made by H. Gawronski, seconded by A. Santopietro, to accept the July 2009 Road Report as presented. The motion carried 4-0-0. The Road Department has installed drainage pipes in driveways for residents in areas where water is creating problems on the roadways, but fees have not been paid. The Board suggested a letter advising of the unpaid bill and arrangements for settling the account. For future reference the Board suggested a deposit of 25% and 90-days to pay the balance.
B. ZONING REPORT – Fee Schedule Update – Resolution 8-19-2009 A motion was made by N. Janyszeski, seconded by A. Santopietro, to pass the amended Fee Schedule to include the $3,000 fee in-lieu-of Park & Recreation requirements. Resolution # 8-19-2009. Under discussion, H. Gawronski commented that, in his opinion, the fees are too high. The motion carried 3-0-1 with H. Gawronski abstaining.
C. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – Member, E. Mocarsi was in attendance. He requested permission from the Board to draft a Thank You letter to Brad & Wayne Nicholas for their assistance removing road debris during the emergency activation of July 26, 2009. The Board was in agreement - He thanked the Board for providing the emergency equipment used during these activations - Permission was also granted by the Board to include a donation jar at their Community Day booth. Monies collected will be distributed to the three surrounding fire companies and emergency services - EMA requested the old office computer. It was the consensus of the Board to allow EMA the use of the computer.
D. ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE – S. Donovan, co-chair, gave the report. He requested permission from the Board to spend up to $100.00 for materials to be used at Community Day. A motion was made by N. Janyszeski, seconded by H. Gawronski, to expend up to $100.00 of Community Day funds for the EAC. The motion carried 4-0-0. S. Donovan commented that the BNT GWC sent a letter to PHS and discussed contingency planning for a possible water shortage around the School. He requested that the Board appoint a committee of representatives from the EMA, EAC, OSC and PC to review the reports generated by the committee. N. Janyszeski commented that a Work Session could be scheduled to address the well water issues. Dr. Stanfield was also in attendance.
E. OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE – S. Tenney , co-chair, was in attendance. An Executive Session was requested. The Board will hold the session at the end of the meeting.
F. RECREATION BOARD – No Report.
G. NOCKAMIXON HISTORIC COMMISSION – T. Fritz was in attendance. He requested $100.00 for handouts at Community Day. A motion was made by N. Janyszeski, seconded by B. Keyser, to expend up to $100.00 for Nockamixon Historic Commission handouts at Community Day. The motion carried 4-0-0.
H. COMMUNITY DAY – E. Gawronski commented that the committee is meeting every Monday evening at Lackland Storage; everyone is invited to attend. Contracts have been negotiated with the following: Fiddlekicks -$500; Voodoo DeVille Band -$500; Miss Cindy’s School of Dance will perform at Noon. Ninety spaces have been reserved including those received today. They have received $730/spaces, $5,560/donations. One refund was requested in the amount of $15.00. She asked the Board to approve the refund. I. TREASURER’S REPORT -Completed and mailed the 2008 Municipal Recycling Program Performance Grant application. He noted that there was money in the Grant Account, a reimbursement for recycling, that was not deposited to the General Fund account. A motion was made by H. Gawronski, seconded by B. Keyser, to transfer the 2006 Recycling Payment into the General Fund Account. The motion carried 4-0-0. - Completed and mailed the 2009 Act 2005 Questionnaire and Reporting Form Request. - Request permission to attend the following workshops;
A motion was made by N. Janyszeski, seconded by H. Gawronski, to approve up to $325.00 for K. Deluca to attend the two-day PSATS Introduction to QuickBooks Seminar in Schuylkill County. The motion carried 4-0-0. It was the consensus of the Board to grant permission for K. Deluca to attend the CDBG Grant Workshop. -He spent the afternoon on August 13 th with Kim Gaspar from the Eastern Upper Bucks Senior Center; they collaborated on the CDBG Grant Application for the September submission. They are planning on attending the above mentioned workshop together. Upon completion of the application, he requested permission to hand deliver the application to the county. The Board gave their permission. -In regards to the Senior Center, should he include this year’s donation in September’s bill list? It is in the budget. -We received the estimate from General Code to codify Ordinances 104 through 137. The estimate is between $12,015.00 and $15,730.00, plus 2% for shipping and handling (another $315.00). It was the consensus of the Board to have the Treasurer seek three proposals including General Code’s. The Board discussed applying for a grant to cover these costs. -He has been receiving calls and brochures, and on several occasions met with reps, in regards to 457 Plans. Is this something that we want to offer to Township Employees? It was suggested that he ask the employees and advise the Board. -Included in this month’s bill list are annual membership dues for the American Chestnut Foundation and the final installment for Kintner Ridge to Bray Brothers and Litzenberger Excavating. The Board requested that the membership dues for the American Chestnut Foundation be removed from the bill list. -Bills being presented tonight: General fund, $61,835.36; Escrow fund, $4,017.39; Community Day Fund $299.23; Open space, $12,826.43; Recreation Fund, $1,917.00; Beres Construction Fund $50,747.00. -Transfers requested; $12,826.43 from Open Space Fund to General Fund; $50,747.00 from Beres Construction Fund to General Fund; $1,917.00 from Recreation Fund to General Fund. In addition $1,540.00 from Grant Fund to General Fund; include the $15.00 refund for the Community Day vendor. A motion was made by N. Janyszeski, seconded by H. Gawronski, to approve the August 2009 Treasurer’s Report. The motion carried 4-0-0.
SUBDIVISIONS:
The applicant, D. Gross, was in attendance and presented a revised plan to the Board. The Secretary noted that the Board had the original submitted plan. He commented that there were two additions: locating the existing drain field and sewage placement area. He completed the dedication of Right-Of-Way to the Township; the shed shown has been removed; entrance to the property, via the church parking lot, will be improved. A motion was made by A. Santopietro, seconded by B. Keyser, to grant preliminary/final approval for the lot line change to TMP# 30-11-139-1 contingent upon meeting requirements listed in the Wynn Associates review letter. The motion carried 4-0-0.
Grants extension to 10/31/2009
Grants extension to 10/31/2009
LAND DEVELOPMENT:
The applicant, Mr. Fezzuglio, was not in attendance. The Board reviewed the waiver of land development request. A. Santopietro read the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission (Wynn letter dated 8/6/2009). Also discussed was the proposal by the applicant to reconfigure the lot parking area at a later date, accommodate more parking in the rear of the building and eliminate the loop driveway. A. Santopietro recommended that the applicant comply with all requirements by the September Board meeting. A motion was made by A. Santopietro, seconded by B. Keyser, to request that the applicant comply with the Planning Commission recommendations of August 4, 2009 which includes the installation of a fence or suitable barrier starting at the front corner of the building and extending around the outdoor seating area; additional entrance and exit signage; larger pavement marker arrows and the removal of two parking spaces in the front of the building, by the September 16, 2009 Board meeting, or the waiver of land development will not be approved. They recommended that the applicant should then apply for a land development.The motion carried 4-0-0.
Grants extension to 10/31/2009 A motion was made by A. Santopietro, seconded by B. Keyser, to accept the extensions received from John & Patricia Gouck, D. Gross/Byers Road and The Wehrung Group Phase II L/D. The motion carried 4-0-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
N. Janyszeski commented that no letters of interest were received by the Township.
K. Deluca commented that an additional $300.00 is needed to complete the stormwater basin at Kintner Ridge. A motion was made by A. Santopietro, seconded by B. Keyser, to approve the payment of an additional $300.00 to Litzenberger Excavating for Kintner Ridge Stormwater Basin and extend the contract another $2,000.00 for Bray Brothers. The motion carried 4-0-0.
NEW BUSINESS: A. Zoning Hearing - Kowalcheck/Massina 8/20/2009 – Solicitor’s Attendance. It was the consensus of the Board that the Secretary contact the Solicitor and advise that he need not attend the 8/20/2009 Zoning Hearing.
B. Secretary - Permission to attend Records Retention & Destruction Seminar. A. Eichlin commented that the cost to attend is $199.00, on Monday, September 28, 2009. A motion was made by H. Gawronski, seconded by B. Keyser, to have the Secretary attend the Records Retention and Destruction Seminar at the Holiday Inn, Allentown at a cost of $199.00 plus mileage on September 28, 2009. The motion carried 4-0-0.
C. Nockamixon Historical Society – Request for 2010 Funding – The Nockamixon Historical Society is requesting funding from the Board for the 2010 concert season in the amount of $2,500.00. In addition, they will be applying for a grant from the PA Council of the Arts. A motion was made by N. Janyszeski, seconded by H. Gawronski, to approve funding to match the grant they will be applying for through the PA Council of the Arts. The motion carried 4-0-0. E. Gawronski commented that the Historical Society has been notified by the Pa Council of the Arts that no funding is available. The Board will address at the Budget Work Sessions.
N. Janyszeski volunteered to attend the meetings. A motion was made by A. Santopietro, seconded by B. Keyser, to appoint N. Janyszeski the EIT Tax Collection Representative for Nockamixon Township. The motion carried 4-0-0.
Solicitor’s Report: Solicitor not in attendance. At 9:00PM the Chair, N. Janyszeski, commented that the Board will hold an executive session to discuss Real Estate. Chair, N. Janyszeski commented that the Board returned from Executive Session at 9:16PM and they discussed Real Estate. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by H. Gawronski, seconded by A. Santopietro, to adjourn the Board of Supervisors meeting at 9:17PM. The motion carried 3-0-0. B. Keyser was out of the room.
Respectfully Submitted, Arlene E. Eichlin, Recording Secretary |