ROBERT WEISS ZONING CHANGE REQUEST HEARING
The Hearing convened at 7:00 p.m. (Ervin Blank Associates made a stenographic record.) The hearing concluded at 7:07 p.m. Mr. Brewer made a motion to direct the Solicitor to draft and advertise an amendment to the ordinance. Mr. Coleman seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None appearing.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the February 9, 2010 meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Brewer made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Ackerman seconded and the motion carried 4-0.

APPROVAL OF BILLS TO BE PAID
The General Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 10487—10513 for $19,885.81. A Liquid Fuels Fund bill to be paid was presented as check number 1365 for $1,539.48. In addition, Park Board Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 468—470 for $244.39. Mr. Ackerman made a motion to approve the bills to be paid, totaling $21,669.68. Mr. Brewer seconded and the motion carried 4-0.

SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT
The Dennis Penman Subdivision was presented for approval. On January 25, 2010, the Zoning Hearing Board granted a Variance for relief from the minimum lot width of eighty feet. The Township Planning Commission reviewed the plan and recommended approval with no conditions. The Columbia County Planning Commission has not completed its plan review. Township Engineer Todd Pysher reviewed the plan in a letter dated February 17, 2010. Mr. Coleman made a motion to approve the Subdivision. Mr. Brewer seconded and the motion carried 4-0.

The Clarence and Lorraine Laubach Land Development was presented for approval. Township Engineer Todd Pysher reviewed the plan in a letter dated February 17, 2010, and recommended approval with the waivers and conditions as listed below. The Township Planning Commission reviewed the plan and recommended approval with the same waivers and conditions that Mr. Pysher recommended. The Columbia County Planning Commission has not completed its plan review. Mr. Dawson made a motion to approve the Land Development with waivers for the gravel parking area curbing and to allow for stormwater review under Act 167, and with the following conditions:

1. Provide a Letter of Credit or some other financial security approved by the Township Solicitor,
2. Provide proof of an approved NPDES Permit,
3. Provide a Developer’s Agreement, and
4. Provide as-built plans.

The Independence Honda Land Development was presented for approval. The Township Planning Commission reviewed the plan and recommended approval with conditions. The County Planning Commission has not completed its plan review. Mr. Dawson made a motion to recommend Land Development plan approval with the following conditions:

1. Adoption of the Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
2. Provide a Letter of Credit or some other financial security approved by the Township Solicitor and Engineer,
3. Provide a Developer’s Agreement, and
4. Provide as-built plans.

Regarding the Letter of Credit Release requests for the Panikkar Subdivision and the Yocum Land Development, the Board tabled these until the Township Engineer completes his reviews.

Regarding the Competitive Edge Letter of Credit Release request, based on Mr. Pysher’s letter dated February 23, 2010, Mr. Dawson made a motion not to release any of the funds. Mr. Ackerman seconded and the motion carried 4-0.

OLD BUSINESS
Regarding Carlson Road, the County recently renamed it Shaffer Road. Mr. Koons stated the resident who lives on that road approached him recently about changing the name back to Carlson Road. Mr. Koons stated he checked with North Centre Township, the County Emergency Management Agency, the Post Office, and PennDOT Municipal Services and all agreed that the road name could be changed. He added that he needs a letter sent to the County Emergency Management Agency stating that the Township does not object to changing the name of the section of Shaffer Road from Sawmill Road to Ridge Road back to Carlson Road.

Mr. Koons stated he obtained phone quotes to replace signs. The Township is required to replace all stop, caution, and speed signs. The Township can save one-third to one-half of the cost if it places its order along with the Town of Bloomsburg. Mr. Koons stated he checked with PennDOT Municipal Services and it is legal to combine the order and to reimburse Bloomsburg. Mr. Koons can use Liquid Fuel Funds for the purchase. Mr. Stahley stated he would need a copy of the contract for audit purposes.

NEW BUSINESS
None appearing.

Mr. Coleman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Brewer seconded. Motion carried 4-0; meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Eric Stahley
Secretary/Treasurer