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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES - OCTOBER 13, 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, and Donald Coleman. Also in attendance were: Solicitors Gary Norton and C. Brian Crane, Police Chief Raymond Klingler, Maintenance Supervisor Mark Koons, and Secretary/Treasurer Eric Stahley.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None appearing.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the September 22, 2009 meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Brewer made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Ackerman seconded and the motion carried 4-0.
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY REPORTS
The September Budget, Police, Roads, Treasurer’s, Tri-County COG IBC, and Zoning Reports were presented for approval. Mr. Ackerman made a motion to approve the reports as presented. Mr. Coleman seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
APPROVAL OF BILLS TO BE PAID
The General Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 10278—10304 for $119,874.91. In addition, Park Board Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 445—447 for $170.08. Mr. Brewer made a motion to approve the bills to be paid, totaling $120,044.99. Mr. Ackerman seconded and the motion carried 4-0.
SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT
The Alaska Company, Inc. Land Development was presented for approval. The County Planning Commission has reviewed the plan. The plan was also reviewed by the Township Planning Commission and recommended for approval. Mr. Coleman made a motion to approve the plan with the condition that the owner’s certification must meet the Solicitor’s approval. Mr. Ackerman seconded and the motion carried 4-0.
The Turkey Hill Inn Brew Pub Land Development was presented for approval. The County Planning Commission has reviewed the plan. The plan was also reviewed by the Township Planning Commission and recommended for approval based upon the conditions outlined in the October 8, 2009 Planning Commission minutes. Bud Schenck, P.E., of Mid-Penn Engineering Corp., was present to represent the applicant. Alternate Engineer Todd Pysher reviewed the plan in a letter dated October 8, 2009. Mr. Brewer made a motion to approve the Land Development plan with the waivers requested by Mid-Penn Engineering Corp. in a letter, dated October 1, 2009, and with the following conditions:
- Provide a Letter of Credit or some other financial security approved by the Township Solicitor,
- Provide proof of an approved NPDES Permit,
- Provide a Developer’s Agreement, and
- Provide as-built plans.
Mr. Coleman seconded and the motion carried 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Regarding the 2010 Budget, Mr. Stahley stated he received the estimated figures from Berkheimer Associates for the earned income tax collections and the local services tax. The department heads will continue to work on the Budget.
Mr. Stahley presented the Minimum Municipal Obligation Worksheet for the 2010 Pension Plan. He explained that the costs listed do not reflect the amount of State aid that the Township will receive next year toward funding the pension.
Regarding the 2010 Liquid Fuels allotment of $121,974.14, Mr. Stahley stated all the municipalities received a decrease of about 4%. The allotment is calculated based on the population, road mileage, and gas taxes collected.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Ackerman and Mr. Coleman provided a review of the Act 32 meeting that they attended. The Board discussed their concerns regarding the expense to implement the requirements.
Mr. Brewer made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Coleman seconded. Motion carried 4-0; meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Eric Stahley
Secretary/Treasurer
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