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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES - NOVEMBER 13, 2007

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 Olin Shotwell. Also in attendance were: Maintenance Supervisor Don Coleman, Police Chief Raymond Klingler, Solicitors Gary Norton and C. Brian Crane, and Secretary/Treasurer Eric Stahley.

QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None appearing.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the October 23, 2007 meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Brewer made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Shotwell seconded. Motion carried 5-0.

APPROVAL OF BILLS TO BE PAID
The General Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 9221—9254 for $17,463.21. The Liquid Fuels Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 1279—1280 for $4,471.69. In addition, Park Board Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 325—327 for $235.73. Motion to approve the bills to be paid, totaling $22,170.63 was made by Mr. Shotwell. Mr. Hafner seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

APPROVAL OF MONTHLY REPORTS
The October Budget, Police, Roads, Treasurer’s, Tri-County COG IBC, and Zoning Reports were presented for approval. Mr. Shotwell made a motion to approve the reports as presented. Mr. Brewer seconded. Motion carried 5-0.

SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
The George H. & Patricia W. Gensemer 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. Samuel Young, P.E., of Larson Design Group, reviewed the plan in a letter dated October 23, 2007. Mr. Norton discussed the need for a Developer’s Agreement and a Letter of Credit. Discussion ensued. Mr. Dawson made a motion to approve the Subdivision with the stipulation that a Developer’s Agreement and as-built plans be provided, and to waive the Letter of Credit requirement. Mr. Shotwell seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

Regarding the Tanglewood Land Development, the Board discussed serving Mr. Delmar Zeisloft with an order to stop construction on the remaining townhouses until repairs are made. Mr. Norton and Mr. Stahley will review the Developer’s Agreement and report their findings.

OLD BUSINESS
The Board had no old business to discuss.

NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Stahley stated The Columbia Alliance for Economic Growth meeting regarding the Wolfey’s property in South Centre Township is scheduled for November 20 at 5:00 p.m.

Mr. Dawson drew attention to the paperwork regarding the allocations and turnback for Liquid Fuels.

Mr. Dawson noted the Litter Lions arranged a litter pickup on Saturday, November 10.

Mr. Dawson requested that the evaluation forms for the department heads should be completed for the November 27 meeting.

Mr. Norton presented the agreement between the Township and the Authority which would allow Mr. Coleman to supervise Jon Benfield, Maintenance Technician for the Authority. Mr. Hafner made a motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement. Mr. Shotwell seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

With no further business appearing, Mr. Hafner made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Shotwell seconded. Motion carried 5-0; meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Eric Stahley
Secretary/Treasurer