BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES - AUGUST 25, 2009
The Scott Township Board of Supervisors met on the above date in the Municipal Building, 350 Tenny Street (Espy), Bloomsburg, PA. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. In attendance were Chairman Jeffrey Dawson, Frederick Ackerman, Jr., and Donald Coleman. Also in attendance were: Solicitors Gary Norton and C. Brian Crane, Maintenance Supervisor Mark Koons, and Secretary/Treasurer Eric Stahley.
On behalf of the Board, Mr. Dawson presented Mr. Coleman with a plaque thanking him for 38 years of full-time service to the Township.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Mr. Douglas Badger asked about receiving a Variance from the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Stahley explained the process.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the August 11, 2009 meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Coleman made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Ackerman seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
APPROVAL OF BILLS TO BE PAID
The General Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 10217—10234 for $33,908.93. A Liquid Fuels bill to be paid was presented as check number 1348 for $267.19. In addition, Park Board Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 437—438 for $90.04. Mr. Dawson made a motion to approve the bills to be paid, totaling $34,266.16. Mr. Ackerman seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT
The Inn at Turkey Hill Add-on Parcel Plan was presented for plan approval. The County Planning Commission has reviewed the plan. The Scott Township Planning Commission has reviewed the plan and recommended approval. Mr. Coleman made a motion to approve the Add-on Parcel Plan. Mr. Ackerman seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
The Gardner Gas Land Development Final Plan was presented for approval. The County Planning Commission has reviewed the plan. The Scott Township Planning Commission has reviewed the plan and recommended approval. Mr. Crane stated the two issues on the Preliminary Plans have been resolved, so there are no issues outstanding. Mr. Dawson made a motion to approve the Plan with the conditions that the Developer provides a Developer’s Agreement, As-built Plans, and financial security in a form suitable to the Township Solicitor. Mr. Coleman seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
The Richard Miller Major Subdivision Plan was presented for final approval. The County Planning Commission has reviewed the plan. The Scott Township Planning Commission has reviewed the plan and recommended approval with conditions. Township Engineer Lake Randall, Mid-Penn Engineering Corp., reviewed the plan in a letter dated August 18, 2009. Mr. Dawson made a motion to approve the Final Subdivision Plan with the following conditions:
- Change the Plans to include a note that the Township has the right but not the duty to come
on to the property and effect repairs and maintenance of the stormwater facilities,
- Provide a Developer’s Agreement,
- Provide financial security in a form suitable to the Township Solicitor,
- Provide as-built plans,
- Sign and notarize the owner’s signature block, and
- Provide a letter from the Scott Township Authority stating that the sewer plans were
reviewed and were found to be adequate.
Mr. Ackerman seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
The Competitive Edge Developer’s Agreement was presented. The Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Agreement.
The Traffic Signal Resolutions for the Columbia County Business Park were presented for approval. The traffic study finding states three traffic signals must be installed. As a requirement, the Township needs to pass resolutions stating that Bogart Engineering, the engineering firm working for the Business Park developer, will prepare the required PennDOT drawings. Mr. Coleman made a motion to adopt Resolutions 8-25-2009-A, 8-25-2009-B, and 8-25-2009-C. Mr. Ackerman seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
The St. Luke Lutheran Church Letter of Credit release was presented. Mr. Coleman stated that he and Alternate Engineer Samuel Young, P.E., of Larson Design Group, inspected the stormwater facilities and the work is complete. Mr. Young provided a review letter dated August 12, 2009, recommending the release of the remaining funds. Mr. Coleman made a motion to release the remaining $10,446.50. Mr. Ackerman seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Regarding the curfew ordinance, the Board discussed the two samples that Chief Klingler provided. This matter was tabled until more members of the Board are present.
Regarding changing the Burning Ordinance, the Board discussed possible changes versus entirely banning burning. Mr. Stahley stated the majority of the complaints are about residents burning garbage in burn barrels. Mr. Stahley will research ordinances on the PSATS website and provide samples for the Board to review. This matter was tabled until the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Regarding the health insurance renewal, the Board reviewed Mr. Stahley’s memo comparing the 2009 monthly charge per classification with the 2010 figures.
Mr. Dawson read Sergeant Russell Lawton’s letter of resignation. Mr. Coleman made a motion to accept his resignation, effective September 6, 2009. Mr. Ackerman seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Coleman made a motion to hire Jared Noss as a part-time police officer, with the stipulation that he clears all background checks. Mr. Ackerman seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Coleman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motion carried 3-0; meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Eric Stahley
Secretary/Treasurer
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