The Board adjourned into Executive Session at 7:01 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. The Board reconvened at 7:09 p.m.

QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None appearing.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the August 25, 2009 meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Brewer made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Coleman 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 10235—10252 for $6,753.32. Liquid Fuels bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 1349—1350 for $384.60. In addition, Park Board Fund bills to be paid were presented as check numbers 439—441 for $110.92. Mr. Hafner made a motion to approve the bills to be paid, totaling $7,248.84. Mr. Ackerman seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

APPROVAL OF MONTHLY REPORTS
The August 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 5-0.

SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT
The Application for Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance was presented for approval. The advertising requirements were met. Mr. Dawson made a motion to change the zoning district to Interchange Commercial for The Inn at Turkey Hill parcel that is currently zoned General Commercial. Mr. Hafner seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

Mr. Norton updated the Board on his discussion with Township Engineer Lake Randall regarding whether the Engineer’s subdivision review for Act 167 compliance is the same as the County’s NPDES permit process and review. Mr. Randall explained that there are differences. Act 167 controls peak rate control, which the NPDES permit does not. Barry Travelpiece, Resource Conservationist for the Columbia County Conservation District, reviews water quality standards under Title 25, Chapter 102, not under Act 167. Both pertain to water quality, but they have different standards. Therefore, the Board should not conclude that the plan is in compliance with Act 167 because the CCCD issued a NPDES permit. Discussion ensued regarding revising the Township Ordinance to the Act 167 standards. The Board decided to continue using the current Township regulations.

OLD BUSINESS
Regarding a curfew ordinance, the Board decided not to enact an ordinance. They will revisit this if the Township begins to have numerous vandalism problems.

After discussion, the Board decided to take no action on the proposed Burning Ordinance change.

NEW BUSINESS
Regarding the Park Board funds, Mr. Stahley stated the checking account for the parks is depleted. Due to fewer donations and rental fees this year, budgeted income for the parks is lower than projected. The Board authorized Mr. Stahley to transfer an additional $300.00 from the General Fund to the Park Board checking account.

Mr. Brewer made a motion to allow Trick-or-Treating after the Espy Fire Company parade on October 27 and on October 31 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mr. Ackerman seconded. The motion carried 5-0.

Mr. Brewer made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Coleman seconded. Motion carried 5-0; meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Eric Stahley
Secretary/Treasurer