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 Supervisors: Jeffrey Dawson, Frederick Ackerman, Jr., Chris Brewer, William Hafner, and Maintenance Supervisor Donald Coleman. Also in attendance were: Police Chief Raymond Klingler, Solicitor Gary Norton, and Secretary/Treasurer Eric Stahley.

QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None appearing.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the January 7, 2008 reorganization meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Brewer made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motion carried 5-0.

APPROVAL OF BILLS TO BE PAID
The General Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 9323—9359 for $33,557.60. Liquid Fuels Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 1282—1283 for $836.00. In addition, Park Board Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 336—337 for $90.62. Motion to approve the bills to be paid, totaling $34,484.22 was made by Mr. Ackerman. Mr. Hafner seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
The time extension for Tanglewood Land Development was presented. Mr. Norton drew attention to the letter, dated November 29, 2007, from Samuel Young, P.E. Mr. Norton stated he spoke with Jeffrey Hill, Esquire, who represents the developer. Some of the items have been addressed. Mr. Coleman, Mr. Young, and Mr. Delmar Zeisloft met at the site and used Mr. Young’s letter as a guide. Discussion ensued. Mr. Hill stated the main issues are the alignment of the inlets and the top coat on Red Bud Drive. The Board discussed Mr. Hill’s letter, dated December 28, 2007, item by item as follows:

1. The Township is responsible for paving the road shoulder. The Board agreed.
2. The developer will install the top coat on Red Bud Drive top coat before October 15, 2008. The Board agreed.
3. The street sign matter has been resolved.
4. & 5. The inlets will be completed properly in the spring. The Board stipulated the inlets be completed by May 15, 2008.
6. This item was completed.
7. & 8. Mr. Zeisloft is waiting for As-Built Plans from his surveyor. The Board stipulated May 15, 2008, as the deadline for providing these.
9. The sediment will be removed from the storm drain inlets and pipes when the grates are replaced by May 15, 2008.
10. Reseeding of areas will be done and inspected by June 1, 2008.
11. Frank Beishline, PLS, will provide As-Built Plans to the Engineer for review on or before February 1, 2008. For consistency and ease of record keeping, the Board set this deadline as May 15, 2008, to coincide with the deadline for completing other items.
12. & 13. Damaged driveway aprons and sidewalks will be replaced as necessary by October 15, 2008.

Mr. Coleman will provide the estimated cost list to Mr. Young at a meeting scheduled for January 23. Mr. Stahley will return the pulled $50,160 Letter of Credit, once the new Letter is provided.

Mr. Delmar Zeisloft requested that the deadline for completion of 10 Bentley, as listed in the Developer’s Agreement, be extended to July 2008. Discussion ensued regarding the due date for completion and the expiration date of the Letter of Credit. The Board discussed the extension of time needed to complete certain items. The Board decided to extend the completion deadline to July 15, 2008, and to extend the Letter of Credit to August 15, 2008. Mr. Norton will draft agreements for Tanglewood and 10 Bentley. This matter was tabled until Mr. Norton prepares the agreements.

The John Shuman Minor Subdivision was presented for approval. The County Planning Commission has reviewed the plan. The Township Planning Commission has reviewed the plan and recommended approval. Mr. Brewer made motion to approve the Minor Subdivision. Mr. Hafner seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

OLD BUSINESS
Regarding the Sherwood East easement, Mr. Coleman made a motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the paperwork which would extinguish the additional street easement and retain the snow plowing easement. Mr. Hafner seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Dawson stated the Town of Bloomsburg must relocate the compost site. Charles Fritz, Environmental Services Administrator, sent a letter asking for acknowledgement from the Township that the compost site has to be moved and where the new location will be. Mr. Coleman made a motion to sign the form indicating agreement with the new compost site location near Sands Street. Mr. Hafner seconded. Motion carried 5-0.

Discussion ensued regarding the Mutual Aid Agreement received from Catawissa Borough. Mr. Stahley will get more information. This matter will be carried over to the next meeting.

Mr. Brewer stated he would like to serve on the Administration Committee. Mr. Dawson made a motion to appoint Mr. Brewer to that Committee. Mr. Ackerman seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

With no further business appearing, Mr. Hafner made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Coleman seconded. Motion carried 5-0; meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Eric Stahley
Secretary/Treasurer