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

QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None appearing.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the September 25, 2007 meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Brewer noted that the sentence, which begins on page 2, line 9, should be corrected to read “maintaining” rather than “installing.” Mr. Brewer made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Mr. Shotwell seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

APPROVAL OF BILLS TO BE PAID
The General Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 9171—9190 for $96,237.92. In addition, Park Board Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 320—322 for $102.47. Motion to approve the bills to be paid, totaling $96,340.39 was made by Mr. Shotwell. 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. Brewer made a motion to approve the reports as presented. Mr. Shotwell seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
The Dillon Floral Corp. Property Subdivision and Land Development was presented for approval. JTS Properties Holdings plans to construct townhouses near Central Road. The County Planning Commission has reviewed the plan. The Township Planning Commission has reviewed the plan and recommended approval. Mr. Crane provided an overview of the Township Engineer’s review letter. Samuel Young, P.E., of Larson Design Group, reviewed the plan in a letter dated October 4, 2007, and recommended granting the following waivers:

1. Process the plans as Preliminary/Final;
2. Waive the required 6-inch minimum shoulders along Central Road as detailed in Plan Review Requested Waiver 2;
3. Waive the required 30-foot radius along the intersection of Tower and Central Roads;
4. Reduce the required 200-foot deceleration lane along Central Road to a 150-foot lane;
5. Waive the required post-development stormwater runoff because the Act 167 design requirements were used in preparing the stormwater analysis.

1. Provide the seals and signatures of the engineer and surveyor on the Plans;
2. Provide a letter from PPL approving construction of the Townhouses at the location shown next to their right-of-way;
3. Provide a copy of the deed of dedication with open space covenants in a form acceptable to the Township Solicitor;
4. Provide location of utilities on the Plans along with correspondence from telephone, electric, and cable service companies stating that all utilities will be installed underground;
5. Provide the signature of the owner and notarization on the Plans;
6. Provide a revision of the roadway design;
7. Provide a copy of the approved Erosion & Sediment Control Plan, review and relocate or redesign the emergency spillway, and provide two cutoff collars on the drawing detail;
8. Provide a copy of the Sewer Authority letter for approval of the sewer system design;
9. Provide a letter from United Water PA regarding adequate pressure for the proposed water mains;
10. Provide a letter from PPL indicating no trees are permitted in their right-of-way;
11. Provide As-built Plans, a Letter of Credit, and a Developer’s Agreement.

OLD BUSINESS
Regarding the USDA Grant for the stream reconstruction along Fowlersville Road, Mr. Crane summarized his letter. Mr. Stahley will request that a representative from the Department of Agriculture attend the next meeting to discuss the grant. This matter will carry over to the next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS
Regarding the Liquid Fuels road additions, Mr. Crane and Mr. Stahley are working on determining which of the roads to be added have deeds of dedication recorded at the Courthouse.

Mr. Coleman stated the paving of Central Road is estimated to cost $142,000. The project could be divided into two parts for bidding, with the option of paving one part or both. Discussion ensued.

Regarding the 2008 Budget, Mr. Dawson asked the department heads to work with their committees to determine the line item amounts. A Preliminary Budget should be prepared for approval at the next meeting.

Mr. Dawson reminded everyone of the October 16 County Convention.

Chief Klingler stated that Officer Jonathan Yaskiewicz shot a skunk in Espy. The Department of Agriculture confirmed that the skunk was rabid. Houses in the area were posted, which is the standard procedure followed by the Department of Agriculture.

With no further business appearing, Mr. Shotwell made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Brewer seconded. Motion carried 4-0; meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Eric Stahley
Secretary/Treasurer