BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES - NOVEMBER 24, 2009
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 Chairman Jeffrey Dawson, Frederick Ackerman, Jr., Chris Brewer, Donald Coleman and William Hafner. Also in attendance were Solicitors Gary Norton and C. Brian Crane, and Secretary/Treasurer Eric Stahley.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None appearing.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the November 9, 2009 meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Coleman made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Ackerman seconded and the motion carried 5-0.
APPROVAL OF BILLS TO BE PAID
The General Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 10355—10376 for $25,692.71. Liquid Fuels bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 1357—1359 for $468.20. In addition, Park Board Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 452—453 for $119.11. Mr. Ackerman made a motion to approve the bills to be paid, totaling $26,280.02. Mr. Brewer seconded and the motion carried 5-0.
SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT
The Clarence and Lorraine Laubach Land Development Sketch Plan was presented for discussion. The property is located behind the Tractor Parts Company property. Developing this parcel into a golf driving range would provide one of the least intrusive uses. However, if the entrance drive must be paved, the project would not be feasible from a cost perspective. Ted Oman, PLS, of Ted L. Oman & Associates, Inc., requested waivers from the Board for this matter and for the required minimum right-of-way. Mr. Dawson made a motion to grant a waiver from Section 123.19 to allow for a 33-foot minimum width right-of-way and a second waiver to allow the entrance road to be a dustless non-wearing surface. Mr. Brewer seconded and the motion carried 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Dawson made a motion to amend the July 14, 2009 minutes to correct the statement that Larson Design Group requested an alternate engineer as the inspecting engineer on the Competitive Edge project. P. Jeffrey Hill, Esquire, made the request. Mr. Hafner seconded and the motion carried 5-0.
The Final 2010 Budget was presented for approval. Mr. Stahley stated the Final Budget numbers were the same as in the approved Preliminary Budget. The requirements for advertising have been met. Mr. Hafner made a motion to adopt the Final Budget. Mr. Coleman seconded; the motion carried 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
After discussion, Mr. Hafner made a motion to cancel the December 22 meeting and to authorize Mr. Stahley to pay the regular bills with Administration Committee’s approval. Mr. Brewer seconded and the motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Dawson stated the department head evaluations must be ready for the December 8 meeting.
James Hollister, Assistant Vice President of External Relations for Bloomsburg University, spoke to the Board regarding an update to the University’s strategic plan. BU owns 64 acres within Scott Township. He stressed that as BU moves forward with their strategic plan, the Board will be the first to be made aware of any impact or intended impact on the Township.
Mr. Crane provided an update with regard to the Lyon’s Gate escrow agreement for the design, installation, and permitting of a traffic signal at Tower Road. He is continuing discussion with the legal counsel for Lyon’s Gate to finalize the terms and conditions.
Mr. Hafner made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Brewer seconded. Motion carried 5-0; meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Eric Stahley
Secretary/Treasurer
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