PALMER
TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
GENERAL
BUSINESS MEETING
MAY
7, 2007
A general business meeting of the
Palmer Township Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 7:00
p.m. in the Community Room of the Palmer Library with all Supervisors in
attendance. Also in attendance were the Township
Manager, Director of Public Services, Police Chief, Planning Director, and the
Township Solicitor. Colver convened the
meeting and led those present in the Pledge to the Flag.
2. APPROVAL
OF DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS – APRIL 24, 2007 AND MAY 7, 2007
INFORMATION
The
report will be provided at the meeting.
DISCUSSION
On
motion by Panella, seconded by Smith, and agreed by all, the Board approved the
disbursement of funds for April 24, 2007 and May 7, 2007.
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – APRIL 16, 2007
DISCUSSION
On motion by Mitchell,
seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board approved the minutes of April
16, 2007.
4. STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
INFORMATION
The
ordinance was advertised for public hearing tonight. The Board needs to approve/disapprove the stormwater management ordinance.
DICUSSION
Colver said this
was before us a number of times and has been re-drafted. Bruno noted the ordinance was advertised for
public hearing this evening. Bruno said
the changes are pursuant to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection requirements. Bruno said the
Township Engineer’s office, the Geotechnical Engineer, and the Planning
Director reviewed the changes. Lammi
said he spoke to the Township Engineer regarding the DEP requirements and how
they related to our township. Lammi noted he was comfortable with the changes.
On motion by Lammi,
seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all, the Board approved the stormwater management ordinance in accordance with the Act
167 requirements.
5. DISCUSSION
REGARDING LOWER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
INFORMATION
Palmer Township
residents will be present to comment on the development proposed in Lower Nazareth
Township. Enclosed for your information is a proposed
draft letter for the Chairman to sign and send to the Lower Nazareth Board of
Supervisors.
DISCUSSION
Colver said our Director of Planning, Amanda Jensen, is in attendance and he asked her for
an update on the status of this development.
Jensen said she received information from Lower
Nazareth and has included a copy in the Board of Supervisors
packets. Jensen outlined the location of
the property and stated Palmer has no jurisdiction for the property, it is all
located in Lower Nazareth Township. Jensen said Lower
Nazareth’s zoning ordinance allows this type of building on this property. Jensen said the developer is proposing three industrial
buildings for distribution use. Jensen
said Palmer Township will be impacted with storm
water, traffic, etc. Jensen said she and
the Township Manager have been in touch with TiMm
Tenges, Lower Nazareth’s Township Manager, asking for the opportunity to review
the plans on behalf of the Palmer
Township residents. Jensen said their conditional use hearing is
scheduled for May 9th. Colver
read the drafted letter the Board intends to send to Lower
Nazareth stating Palmer would like the opportunity of a courtesy
review of the plan.
Attorney Ferretti, a resident on Oxford Drive, reviewed
the plan. Ferretti said it includes 91
acres, over one-million square feet of warehouse space, 150 tractor trailer parking
spaces, 620 car parking spaces, and 126 truck loading docks. Ferretti said the proposal indicates it will
most likely be a 24 hour operation. Ferretti
said the traffic studies show average weekday trips at 4897. Ferretti said it isn’t broken down by the
type of vehicles but we anticipate that there will be an awful lot of tractor
trailers. Ferretti said a new road is
proposed between Newburg Road and Hecktown
Road. Ferretti
said even with that road, a lot of traffic will still travel Newburg Road and we
believe Palmer police and fire will also have a direct impact due to the
increase in traffic. Ferretti said the
developer said they don’t feel there will be an impact. Ferretti said a few years back the property
was rezoned but none of the residents were notified. Ferretti said Mr. Tenges stated in the
Morning Call today that the development will be approved. Ferretti said there is a zoning issue as to
whether this would qualify as the conditional use they are proposing or if it is
a truck terminal. Ferretti said we hope
the Lower Nazareth board will require further
proof than what was given at their Planning Commission meeting. Ferretti said anything the Palmer Township Board
of Supervisors can do to help us is appreciated. It’s going to affect not just the immediate
area but the whole township.
Colver asked what the response was from
the Lower Nazareth Planning Commission. Ferretti
said about a month ago they seemed disturbed by some of the things they heard
but they seemed to agree to recommend it with conditions.
Ginger Buchser, 2731 Newburg Road, said Lower Nazareth seemed concerned and asked proper
questions but Industrial Development International, Inc. had answers for everything. IDI said they would put traffic lights in, detention
ponds, and border the property with trees.
Ferretti said the planners felt sorry for us but said they didn’t feel
it couldn’t be passed. Ferretti said she
suggested it go back to zoning to request whether it is a truck terminal but
they seem to take the developers word for what it is going to be. Ferretti said it seemed to her that they are
making an assumption that the use is acceptable. Lammi said it appears to be similar to what
is being built behind the Saturn dealership.
Ferretti said that is zoned differently than this piece of property. Lammi said when the comprehensive plan was
revised the property was reflected as a light industrial campus. Lammi said at that time we noted it was not compatible
with what the Palmer
Township adjoining
property was zoned. Lammi said it was
also noted back in 2001 that if it remained light industrial zoning that it
would require a very large buffer.
Ginger Buchser said this is phase one but
the next step will be on the opposite side of Newburg Road. Colver said if the developer follows the land
development requirements in the township, they can control some things, but they
can’t stop it.
Colver asked the Board if they agreed with
sending a letter to Lower Nazareth. The Board agreed. Bruno said he believes that as a minimum the
township should have a courtesy review but he would suggest that the developer
be on the hook for the costs associated with the Palmer Township
review. Jensen said her understanding is
any approvals in Lower Nazareth can be
conditioned upon our review. Colver said
we have to get Lower Nazareth on board with
this idea. Smith asked what the
surrounding areas were zoned. Ferretti
said it is the same except for the properties in Palmer.
Bruno also noted the way the letter
currently reads it is asking for Palmer’s acceptability of the plan. Bruno said Lower
Nazareth is already at the conditional use approval stage. Bruno noted the conditional use stage is the
best opportunity to address the public safety, health, and welfare issues. Bruno said if the use is allowed the
developer must be allowed to get their approval unless there is a detriment to
public safety, health, and welfare. Bruno
said we can request that Lower Nazareth continue their hearing process to allow
Palmer Township sufficient time to review the
plan. Lammi said he believes a light
industrial campus would be small industrial buildings not something that is a
big box. Lammi said he hasn’t seen their
ordinance so he doesn’t know what it says.
Colver said at a bare minimum it would behoove us to be represented at
the Lower Nazareth meeting. Bruno said although we are entitled to a
courtesy review, he’s not sure if we could appeal the process as a neighboring
township. Colver asked about sewer
capacity. Ferretti said they requested
capacity from the Palmer Township Municipal Sewer Authority. The Board agreed to revise the letter and
have the Solicitor attend the conditional use hearing
on Wednesday night in Lower
Nazareth Township.
FrankVincent, Oxford Drive, said there is a storm drain
that comes off that field and we will be flooded out. Vincent said we’ve been flooded out before
and with all that macadam it will roll right down through our yards.
Frank Ferraini, Brentwood Avenue, said nobody enforced the
facts regarding health concerns. Ferraini
said the problem is we will be running into chemicals of all different kinds
because we don’t know what they will transport out of this location. Ferraini said it should also be noted that diesel
trucks run 24 hours a day whether they are pulling or parked in a yard. All of that smoke and pollution will affect Palmer Township. Ferraini said he
can’t pull out of his driveway now and that will only get worse. Ferraini suggested other areas they could
build this complex that aren’t near housing developments.
Jenna Fortner, 222 Brentwood Avenue, said she got
flooded before and she can’t imagine going through it again. Fortner said with the massive amount of concrete
and macadam this project will generate up the road from our houses, it will only
get worse and we’ll never survive.
Pat McPherson, 214 Oxford Drive, said when we flooded
before, you stated water drained off of the Hampton Inn property but yet you say
we don’t have a say in the developing in other townships. Palmer
Township needs to tell Lower Nazareth it’s time to knock it off. If they blacktop anything we will get the
water. Water will come off of the Easton Hospital
property too. McPherson said she would
rather see houses at least we would have some grass. You have to tell them they can’t ruin our
township for their tax dollars.
James Wilbur, 212 Oxford Drive, asked if there was any
way to get air samples done before they start the project and if approved,
again after completion. Wilbur said is
there any way to find another facility similar to this and take air quality samples
showing the amount of pollution it generates.
Paul Adolf, 2716 VanBuren Road, said it’s my understanding
if the group is denied Palmer
Township sewage they plan
to build an on site treatment facility which could cause even more problems.
Mike Buchser, 2731 Newburg Road, said Mr.
Lammi said he sent a letter back in 2001 to Lower Nazareth
and he suggested we include a copy of that letter with the letter the Board is
going to send.
Phil Spaziani, 2711 VanBuren Road, said he’s concerned where
VanBuren Road
dead ends at Robin Road. Spaziani said you
know they will ask Palmer
Township to open VanBuren Road for a
short cut. Colver and Lammi said it will
never happen. Spaziani said the whole
complex is detrimental to the character of our neighborhood.
Sam Moretti, 216 Brentwood Avenue, said he’s concerned
about the truckers using portable GPS devises that will tell them to get off on
Route 248 and take Northwood
Avenue.
Morettti said that road won’t support tractor trailers.
Bill Agretto, 2715 Newburg Road, said everybody
needs to attend Lower Nazareth’s meeting on
Wednesday. Agretto
asked if there is a way to limit traffic coming into the Township on Newburg
Road. Lammi said it’s a state road but
we may be able to try to convince the state to place a weight limit on the
roadway. Agretto
said he wants to preserve the quality of life in our township.
Bob Sutton, 2712 VanBuren Road,
asked attorney Bruno if they can’t be held accountable if someone’s house is
going to be ruined from flooding. Bruno
asked who are you asking could be accountable, Lower
Nazareth or the developer. Sutton
said both. Bruno said all of you have
rights as property owners. Bruno said
there is a fine line that the municipality has to walk. They have to take the residents concerns into
consideration but if the municipality determines the use is allowed in the area
according to their ordinance, it has to allow it. The municipality can add conditions to their
approval.
Virginia Gerspach, 2 Brentwood Avenue, said she is awakened
at night by trucks that come down Newburg Road and shake her house. Gerspach said it will just create more sleepless
nights.
Stephanie Kunkle, 208 Oxford Drive, said at the previous
meeting they said berms would be on 10 feet of our property. The closer they were to the homes would help
with the sound of the property. Ferretti
said that is also to accommodate the gas line easement.
Gary Reed, 3751 Newburg Road, asked if any
study has been done regarding the environmental impact due to sinkhole
issues. Colver said we don’t know if Lower Nazareth has a sinkhole ordinance. Palmer
Township does have an
ordinance.
Charlie Brown, 18 Beaver Lane, asked if an environmental
study wasn’t done can this township ask for it to be done. Brown said diesel fumes will also collect on
the houses.
Lori Dobson, Windsor Street, said we moved to Palmer
from Forks because of the mess that area has become. We don’t even know who will be moving in these
buildings and what they will be doing. Dobson
said Keystone impacts the quality of air already and Essroc is just down the
road. Dobson said she would emphasize
the environmental impact. Where are the
access roads, are they going through someone’s properties. Colver said the access roads are all in Lower Nazareth. Dobson
said doesn’t the bridge on Route 33 already have problems and now we’re going
to add how many more trucks to Route 33 traffic every day.
Ron Wall, 3005 Windsor Street, asked if there is a
timetable set for this. Ferretti said
the conditional use hearing is next on the timeline.
Mike Solomon, Windsor Street, asked if Palmer reviewed
the Wal-Mart area. Colver said that is all
out of Palmer Township, too.
Ethan Berkove, 2705 Cresmont Avenue, said IDI is the company
responsible for the mess on Hanoverville
Road. You
don’t need to look very far to see that mess.
Berkove said the buildings are going to be 45 feet tall. With the elevations and the level of the houses
the flooding will be atrocious.
Jim Lee, 2719 Cresmont Avenue, said he agrees with
most said tonight and he’s trying to imagine when Route 33 gets shut down where
all those trucks are going to go.
Dave Parsons, 2706 Auburn,
asked if Palmer Township ordinances will protect us from
things like noise. Beepers are going all
night in the Hanoverville Road
complex. There will be glare from
lighting. Bruno said Palmer has noise
and light ordinances that control properties in Palmer. Colver said he would assume Lower
Nazareth also has similar ordinances.
Pat McPherson asked how trucks will be
able to exit on Northwood Avenue
when Northwood Avenue
is currently marked no tractor trailers.
Ginger Buchser said they are saying they will
make the traffic use the new access road.
Chief Fretz said the developer may be required to make road improvements
to the roadway that would lift the no truck requirement.
Mike Buchser, said he wanted the residents
to know that IDI is the developer but the owner is Prologis.
Lori Dotson said they live off Fisher Road and there
are two stop signs on that road and people go right through those signs every
day. Dotson asked how can
we enforce the trucks use on Fisher
Road.
Dotson said there are four school bus stops on Fisher Road.
On motion by Lammi, seconded by Smith, and
agreed by all, the Board approved sending a letter to Lower Nazareth and having
the Solicitor attend the conditional use hearing in Lower
Nazareth on May 9th.
Bruno asked if the Board agreed to ask Lower Nazareth to allow us to participate in those
proceedings. If the township of Lower Nazareth
says we get a courtesy review he can see the developer covering the cost. However on the other hand, if we oppose, the
developer will not want to cover the costs.
Lammi said residents of Lower Nazareth
are not being impacted so he agrees we should participate in the proceedings. Lammi also said we should include a copy of the
2001 letter that was previously sent to Lower Nazareth.
Ginger Buchser thanked the Board of
Supervisors for helping the residents and asked all the residents to do the
same.
6. DISCUSSION
REGARDING ACT 14 NOTICE – NORTHEAST HIGHWALL
RECLAMATION PROJECT
INFORMATION
The Board should
discuss the Act 14 notice and if necessary prepare comments to DEP.
DISCUSSION
Jensen said this is an application from
Hercules Cement for a large project to reclaim the pre-act highwall in the
northeast corner of the Hercules Quarry.
Jensen said it includes realignment of the Bushkill Creek and Route 191. Jensen said the township has 30 days to submit
comments on the project. The Board agreed
to review the information and comment at a later date. No action to be taken tonight.
7.
ROAD MATERIAL BID AWARDS
INFORMATION
The Public Services
Director will provide bid information and recommendation at the meeting.
DISCUSSION
On
motion by Smith, seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all, the Board approved
awarding of the bids for road materials as follows:
ROAD MATERIALS –
F.O.B. DELIVERED
Eastern Industries
–
Type 2 Anti-Skid 7.90/Ton
10.79/Ton
UPM Cold Patch 89.00/Ton - -
Hanson Aggregates 0
Cold Patch Regular 62.75/Ton 67.75/Ton
Highway Materials –
Superpave 9.5mm Wearing* 40.00/Ton 44.50/Ton
Superpave 19.0mm Wearing* 37.55/Ton 42.05/Ton
Superpave 25.0mm Binder* 34.85/Ton 39.35/Ton
Superpave 25.0mm Base* 34.85/Ton 39.35/Ton
Superpave 9.5mm Wearing** 39.25/Ton 43.75/Ton
Superpave 25.0mm Base** 34.50/Ton 39.00/Ton
Superpave 19.0mm Binder** 36.80/Ton 41.30/Ton
FABW or FJ1C 42.00/Ton 46.50/Ton
FJ1 48.00/Ton 52.50/Ton
* 0.0 to 0.3 mil
ESALS
**0.3 to 3.0mil
ESALS
CRUSHED LIMESTONE
–
F.O.B. DELIVERED
Eastern Industries
–
1B - - 12.79/Ton
#57 7.75/Ton 10.64/Ton
#3 6.45/Ton 9.87/Ton
#2A 5.25/Ton 8.67/Ton
#3A Modified 5.95/Ton
8.84/Ton
Gabion
10.60/Ton 14.02/Ton
Rip Rap
13.00/Ton 16.92/Ton
Surge Pile 7.25/Ton 10.67/Ton
Screenings (#10) 8.90/Ton 11.79/Ton
ABE Materials –
1 (4 Ballast) 8.00/Ton 13.00/Ton
On motion by
Smith, seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all, the Board awarded the traffic
line painting bid to A-1 Traffic Control Products, LLC, Douglasville, PA,
in the amount of $27,995.
On motion by
Smith, seconded by Mitchell, and agreed by all, the Board awarded for
construction equipment rental hourly rate (without operator) to Plasterer
Equipment Company, Inc. for the following equipment:
JD 655C Loader
(953) equiv) –
Daily - $669.00
Weekly - $1989.00
Monthly - $5958.00
JD 450J Lt. Dozer
–
Daily - $351.00
Weekly - $1044.00
Monthly - $2691.00
JD 160CLC
Excavator –
Daily - $450.00
Weekly - $1350.00
Monthly - $3969.00
IR SD105DX Soil
Roller –
Daily - $432.00
Weekly - $1179.00
Monthly - $3546.00
Delivery charge is
$95.00 per hour
On
motion by Smith, seconded by Lammi, and agreed by all, the Board agreed to
re-bid the construction equipment rental with operator, the paving crew with
equipment, and the concrete bids.
8. AUTHORIZATION OF SALE OF STREET SWEEPER
INFORMATION
The public works superintendent
has an offer from Milford
Township to purchase our 1995 Elgin street
sweeper. The Board needs to approve the
sale.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Smith, seconded by Mitchell,
and agreed by all, the Board approved the sale of the 1995 Elgin street sweeper to Milford Township for $13,500.
9. SWARTZ FENCE
AGREEMENT
INFORMATION
The Swartz’s own
a residence at 3188 Timber Ridge
Drive and are requesting to install some fencing
into an existing drainage easement. The
director of public services reviewed the request and determined it is
acceptable provided the attached fence agreement is signed and then approved by
the Board of Supervisors.
DISCUSSION
On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Smith,
and agreed by all, the Board approved the Swartz fence agreement for the
property at 3188 Timber Ridge
Drive.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ron
Grimsby, 337 Springfield Way, said on April 16th the township held a hearing and it was
surprising that the building inspector found that the fence was not a four foot
fence and the spacing of uprights were placed incorrectly. Grimsby
said an answer is to be given by May 16th. Grimsby
said over the winter the pool was covered and now the cover has been removed
and he’s concerned for his grandchildren and the neighborhood children. Grimsby
said he would like the water removed from the pool or the pool cover put back
on the pool immediately. Bruno said as
of this date the Appeals Board has not granted a final decision. Bruno said he would recommend this Board
reserve judgment until that decision is made.
Colver said we will be able to discuss it at one of our upcoming meetings. Grimsby
said you gave him two months notice in July and another 30 days after that, and
after that. Grimsby said you didn’t do anything until
March. And then he was granted another
30 days. Public safety is at hand. Colver said two weeks from tonight we can
make a decision based on the Appeals Board decision.
11. REPORTS
Solicitor
·
Bruno had a request on behalf of Atul and
Kharecha who previously received land development approval. Bruno said they are asking for an extension
until June 20th. On motion by
Lammi, seconded by Smith, and agreed by all, the Board approved the extension
request.
·
Bruno had a request from Nic Zawarski and Sons, regarding
the Charlotte Avenue
development. Bruno said they have assigned
rights to Charlotte Avenue Development, LP.
The extension request is for 90 days until July 25th to allow
them to enter into an agreement. On
motion by Lammi, seconded by Smith, and agreed by all, the Board approved the
extension request.
·
Bruno had a proposed resolution with respect to the
Crossing Court
subdivision. Bruno said the request is to
have right-of-way within Crossing Court
for Stones Crossing Road
dedicated by the developer and accepted by the township. On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Panella,
and agreed by all, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the resolution accepting
the right-of-way.
·
Bruno had an extension request from Commerce
Bank to allow them until December 30, 2007 to complete their improvements as
required by their plan. Lammi asked if
it includes the additional parking spaces.
Bruno said yes. Lammi said he has
a problem with it and would like to see the reason for the request. On motion by Lammi, seconded by Smith, and
agreed by all, the Board agreed to extend until the end of the month, May 31st,
so they can see the reason for the request and still be able to act on their
request at a future meeting this month.
·
Bruno said there is an issue regarding Dunn and
Noble - who did the Walgreen’s project.
Bruno said the only thing left to complete are right-of-way plans
required by Penndot. The developers
position is the township already accepted the right-of-way plans so the
township should complete the plans with Penndot. This has always been the developer’s responsibility. Bruno said the developer is requesting they
be given the right to go into the maintenance period except for approximately
$5,000 to cover the finalization of the right-of-way plans. They are asking for an exception from the
standard procedure. Bruno said the
Planning Director said she has no problem with the proposal but he feels the
township should hold the developer responsible for getting it done and paid
for. Colver said we need to keep a
number that is substantial enough for them to complete the work. Bruno said the amount still being held is well
over $100,000. The Board agreed to
release a portion of the funds but to keep five times more than what it will
cost to ensure the developer complets the project. Smith made a motion to authorize release of
escrow to Dunn and Noble, except for holding $25,000 to ensure the remaining
items of work are completed for engineering purposes, without the need for the
developer to enter into a maintenance agreement for public improvements. The motion was seconded by Panella, and
agreed by all.
·
Bruno had an inter-municipal sewer agreement related
to the Northwood Surgery Center,
Milheim Property. Bruno said it was reviewed
by Mr. Hosking and the Sewer Authority and they are recommending the conveyance
capacity be approved. On motion by Smith,
seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board authorized the Chairman to
sign the inter-municipal agreement.
·
Attorney Schlottman said there was an issue regarding
damage to the community center gymnasium floor.
Schlottman said Worth was the HVAC contractor and they agreed to pay a
portion to correct the floor. Schlottman
said there is a mutual release agreement releasing them from any further
liability in exchange for paying the $10,300 to assist in the repair. Adams said
it is to refinish the floor. Adams said Worth has a portion, CC Inc. has an equal portion,
and the township has a $4,000 contribution.
Anckaitis said it’s for replacing the current floor and current striping. Schlottman said Worth sent over a release
agreement that was very broad and they revised it and Worth has now signed the
agreement and it is ready for the Board to sign. On motion by Mitchell, seconded by Smith, and
agreed by all, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the agreement.
·
Schlottman had one litigation item for executive
session.
Township Manager
·
Anckaitis said he received a telephone call from
Congressman Dent’s office stating Congressman Dent will be coming to the
township on May 25th to conduct a community outreach program. Anckaitis said he will be doing some door to
door, he will be touring Acopian, and he will have office hours from 4:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m. at the community center. Anckaitis
said Dent’s office will take care of advertising.
·
Anckaitis said the Board needs to establish the new
garbage rate for billing purposes.
Anckaitis said tonight we need to approve the administrative fee. Anckaitis reviewed 8%, 10%, and 13%
administrative fees. Anckaitis said it
was previously at 8% for many years and the Billing Supervisor and he would
recommend the 10% administrative fee.
Anckaitis said we’ve recently replaced equipment and software, the cost
of supplies have gone up, and each year salary and benefit
costs go up. Colver said through the
whole process we were figuring in a 13% administrative fee so if we agree on 10%
it’s actually a little less. On motion
by Lammi, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the Board approved a 10%
administrative fee for a total annual garbage rate of $309.00, which will be billed
quarterly.
·
Anckaitis said he received a letter from a 75
year old resident, a widow, that says she gets $90 a month from her husband’s
pension, half of her husband’s social security, and she owns her own home. Anckaitis said she states the garbage increase
is a huge expense for her and she only puts out one small garbage bag per
week. Anckaitis said he will respond to
her that the rate she will have to pay is the same for every township resident
but he wanted the Board to be aware of the letter.
·
Anckaitis said Hollo Road has been temporarily closed
until a temporary light is in place at Route 248 and Hollo Road.
Public Services
Director
·
Adams said late
in 2006 we asked Penndot to do a traffic study at Greenwood Avenue and William Penn Highway. Penndot responded they do not see a need for
a left turn signal with the current traffic conditions. Lammi said he’s disappointed and he can’t
understand why.
·
Adams said at
the pool we have some juvenile probation kids painting the fence. Anckaitis said sometimes we receive requests
from township kids who want to do community service hours and the answer is no to
them because we don’t have the insurance to cover them. Anckaitis said the juvenile group is covered
through the juvenile program.
·
Adams said we
had budgeted to have a portion of the pool sandblasted prior to the pool
opening this year. Adams
said due to weather conditions it couldn’t be done in time to guarantee opening
of the pool on Memorial Day weekend so we will now wait until fall to complete
the sandblasting.
·
Adams had
agreements for the Greenwood
Avenue extension project that needed the
Chairman’s signature.
Police Chief
·
Chief Fretz said last Wednesday the police
department participated in a drill at Tracy School
along with representatives of the school district. Fretz said 18 teachers participate in the
drill. Fretz said the drill went
well. Lammi said he attended and he felt
very comfortable with the team and how they handled the negotiating and the
whole drill. Lammi said it’s pretty
scary to know we have to prepare for these kinds of things but it was good to
see our team knows how to handle these situations. Anckaitis said he was proud of the way the
police force handled the training and the way they briefed all the participants
that were involved in the drill.
Supervisors
·
Lammi asked where we stand on the Bushkill Creek
bike path. Adams
said the contractor should be finishing up in the next two weeks and our
workers are also working on it. Adams said the wearing course still needs to be finished.
·
Panella thanked Paul Hosking,
Director of Public Utilities, and Tom Adams, Director of Public Services, for
fixing VanBuren and Newlins Mill
Road.
On
motion by Smith, seconded by Panella, and agreed by all, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:30 p.m. with one litigation item for executive session.
Respectfully
submitted,
Robert G. Anckaitis
Township Manager