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 March 11, 2008 meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Brewer made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Coleman seconded. Motion carried 5-0.

APPROVAL OF BILLS TO BE PAID
The General Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 9436—9449 for $21,507.26. Liquid Fuels Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 1295—1296 for $2,384.12. In addition, Park Board Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 345—346 for $193.99. Motion to approve the bills to be paid, totaling $24,085.37 was made by Mr. Hafner. Mr. Brewer seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

OLD BUSINESS
The Sarangolis Development Easement was presented for approval. Mr. Norton explained what is proposed for the JTS Properties site. Dillon, Inc. is keeping 47 acres on the south side. Mr. Norton referred to his letter, dated March, 14, 2008. Mr. Dawson made a motion to approve the language in the Easement. Mr. Coleman seconded and the motion carried 5-0. Mr. Stahley will send a letter informing the developer of this decision.

The 2008 paving was presented for discussion. Mr. Coleman completed the measurements and has the preliminary figures. Due to the increase in paving costs, he suggested only paving half of Central Road, putting a 2-inch base on Snyder Avenue, and tar and chip Ridge Road (T-481). Mr. Coleman estimated the cost to exceed $100,000.00. He will be able to provide more information at the next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Dawson acknowledged the letter from Ed Edwards, President of the Columbia Alliance for Economic Growth, regarding the grant approval for the Lightstreet Business Park.

Mr. Dawson drew attention to the Liquid Fuels allocation and turnback and to the Park Board Meeting Minutes.

Chief Klingler discussed the need for more space for the Police Department. Discussion ensued. Mr. Coleman suggested using the storage room in the Maintenance building. The Chief feels that lack of space is causing an unsafe working condition within the Department. Something has to be done to ensure the safety of the officers while typing charges. Several items were discussed, including floor brackets to restrain suspects and making the evidence room more secure. Chief Klingler invited the Board members to visit the Police Department to see the lack of space available to the Department. The Board will review the situation and take the recommendation for more space under consideration.

Mr. Coleman asked if the Township could get monies from the DUI Booking Center to pay for police cruisers. He stated the Town of Bloomsburg received $24,800.00 for a new police cruiser. Mr. Norton responded that he is not sure where the income generated by the Booking Center fines must be spent. He will investigate the matter and report back.

Chief Klingler stated the Police Department received a grant for a thermal imager, valued at $19,800.00.

With no further business to discuss, Mr. Hafner made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Brewer seconded. Motion carried 5-0; meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Eric Stahley
Secretary/Treasurer