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
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