The Tunkhannock Township Board of Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting on August 8, 2005. Those in attendance were Supervisors Francis Altemose, II, Jim Sterrett and William Bourke, Secretary/Treasurer Donna Verdes, Solicitor Ed Scacchitti and area residents. Chairman Altemose, II called the meeting to order at 7:31 PM.

The following minutes were presented: July 27 and August 1, 2005. Chairman Altemose, II stated that Executive Sessions followed the July 11, 2005 regular monthly meeting and July 27, 2005 & August 1, 2005 work sessions for legal and personnel reasons. Motion by Chairman Altemose, II to approve the minutes as written. Motion seconded by Supervisor Sterrett. There being no comments. Motion passed unanimously.

Treasurer's Report: Treasurer Donna Verdes presented the Treasurer’s report

General - Receipts $178,959.07

Disbursements $179,590.74

General Balance $612,995.78

Liquid Fuels - Liquid Fuels Balance $369,307.47

Motion by Supervisor Bourke to accept the treasurer’s report. Seconded by Supervisor Sterrett. There being no comments, motion passed unanimously.

Donna Verdes also announced that the Tunkhannock Township Armed Forces Monument Fund as of July 31, 2005 has $8,328.74 in their fund.

Bills in the amount of $406,548.25 were presented. Motion by Chairman Altemose, II to approve the bill list. Seconded by Supervisor Sterrett. After comments and questions, motion passed unanimously.

Announcements – Supervisor Bourke announced the following:

• Clymer Library Book Mobile New Stop & Time is every other Wednesday 2:30 - 3:30 pm at Willie's Deli at the corner of Route 115 and Mountain Road (August 17 & 31 and September 14 & 28)
• Tunkhannock Township 150 Year Anniversary Celebration will be in 2006. There will not be a Tunk Fest next year instead there will be a celebration for the 150 year Anniversary. If anyone is interested please contact Bill Bourke to help.
• Pension Audit - we received the audit it is satisfactory, anyone who would like to see it is available for anyone to review.
• PA-DCNR's 2006 Cooperative Gypsy Moth Spray Program - we are looking into the possibility of doing some Gypsy Moth Spraying next year. There is a cost to it and Jim and I will be doing a walk through with Vector Control on August 22.
• August 24, 2005 - Office open only 9 am - 11 am (Staff has Zoning Class)
• Monday, September 5, 2005 - Closed for Labor Day
• Fall Bulk Trash Sept. 9-12 (9 am - 6 pm) Volunteers needed
• Due to scheduling conflicts - the September 12 Reg. Meeting will be changed to Thursday, September 15 at 7:30 pm
• Tax Meeting by the Top of the Mountain Club on Saturday, August 13 (1-5 pm). If you want to find out how the taxes our done in our county there will be people here who will be able to explain the County, school and municipal tax. He urged people to go to the meeting.

Chairman Altemose, II read the meeting schedule.

Old Business:

- Cingular Cell Tower Land Development Plan. Nadine Bell gave presentation on behalf of Cingular Wireless. The present land development application proposes a telecommunications tower with antennas and equipment shelter to be located near Route 115 and 903. They were appearing before them to requesting a waiver of the preliminary plan approval and instead seek to combine preliminary plan approval with final land development approval. Previously appeared before the supervisors conditional use approval and a land development proposal. At this time they have addressed all of the engineers concerns and submitted the preliminary final land development plan. They provided the Township engineer with copies of the revised plan reflecting the changes that he requested.

Supervisor Bourke stated that the Township received correspondence from the County Conservation District that the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan for this plan was received and the plan would be under review shortly. Betty Terrell-Cruz asked if the telecommunications tower was only for Cingular Customers. Jim Scully responded by stating that all carriers have different antennas and they require different spots on the tower. Cingular is only proposing themselves at this time on this tower. Anybody else is welcome to go on this tower and it is encouraged.

Supervisor Sterrett explained that the Tunkhannock Township Planning Commission recommended the applicant be granted a waiver of Article 304.1 which requires preliminary approval prior to filing a final plan so that plan can be treated as a final plan.

Motion by Supervisor Sterrett to grant a waiver of Article 304.1 which requires preliminary approval prior to filing a final plan so that plan can be treated as a final plan. Seconded by Supervisor Bourke. After comments and questions motion passed unanimously.

Supervisor Sterrett explained that the Planning Commission also recommended conditional approval of this final land development plan based on certain conditions. The Township Engineer reviewed the plan for compliance with the Township's Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. Regarding the Zoning Ordinance the plan appears to be in conformance with applicable sections of the Ordinance. In regard to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance the only outstanding item is the approved Erosion Sedimentation Control Plan.

Motion by Supervisor Sterrett to conditionally approve the Cingular Cell Tower Final Land Development Plan (Arthur Gray property, site 6198, Route 115) with the following conditions:

1. A submission of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan that has been approved by the Monroe County Conservation District.

2. Depending on the conditions of the permit the Township reserves the right to attach such additional reasonable conditions that it deems appropriate to insure compliance with the Ordinances. Seconded by Supervisor Bourke. There being no further comments, motion passed unanimously.

- Henning Property/Open Space - Proposed Land Surveyor. Chairman Altemose, II explained that we received 3 written quotes for the surveying of the Charles Henning property which is a requirement of the grants from DCNR & the County. Only one of the surveying companies can do this within the time frame to comply with Purchase Option Agreement.

Motion by Chairman Altemose, II to accept the proposal of Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. for the surveying of the Henning Property at a cost of $9,750.00 with the understanding that the work will begin within 10 days of our written authorization to proceed and the survey will be completed within four (4) weeks of the starting date. Seconded by Supervisor Sterrett. After comments, motion carried unanimously.

- Alternate Zoning Hearing Board Member Appointment. Supervisor Bourke explained that they interviewed the applicants and this is a position that is appointed yearly at the January reorganization meeting.

Motion to appoint Linda Casiano as the Alternate Zoning Hearing Board Member to be appointed through the end of the year. Seconded by Supervisor Sterrett. There being no comments, motion carried unanimously.

- Proposed Annual Pocono Mountains Book Fair - Motion by Supervisor Sterrett to approve the use of our park for the use of the first annual Pocono Mountains Book Fair to be scheduled for around August 2006 with the following requirements: 1. Tunkhannock Township being named as additionally insured on a 1 million dollar general liability policy. 2. The Supervisors to be kept informed on the progress of the event as it moves forward. Seconded by Supervisor Bourke. Organizer Pittershawn Palmer explained the event. There being no further comments or questions, motion carried unanimously.

- Angelika U. Cook Joinder Deed - Chairman Altemose, II explained that Angelika U. Cook is requesting permission to join lots 137 & 138 in Stone Crest Park (Tax I.D. No 20/93201 and 20/93202) on Skyline Drive. The proposed deed has been reviewed by the sewage and zoning departments, as well as the solicitor and all is in order.

Motion by Chairman Altemose, II to adopt Resolution 2005-105, approving the joining of lots 137 and 138 in Stonecrest Park (Tax I.D. No 20/93201 and 20/93202). Seconded by Supervisor Bourke. There being no comments, motion passed unanimously.

- Advertising for Fall Bulk Trash bids - Supervisor Bourke stated that the Fall Bulk Trash Weekend will be September 9 - 12, 2005 from 9am to 6 pm.

Motion by Supervisor Bourke to advertise for Bulk Trash bids for the Fall Bulk Trash Weekend, September 9 - 12, 2005 and for a Special Public Meeting on August 25, 2005 at 4:00 pm to award the bid. Seconded by Supervisor Sterrett. There being no comments, motion passed unanimously.

Reports: Chairman Altemose, II stated the EAC & Joint Open Space minutes were posted. The COG minutes for June & July were posted and the EMA didn't have a meeting.

Supervisor Sterrett stated that the EMS didn't have a meeting.

Clymer Library - Bill Chatham announced that Director Wayne Wheeler has resigned. Therefore the library is looking for a new director. They are also looking for trustees.

Regional Comprehensive Use Plan - Supervisor Bourke stated the only thing keeping us from moving forward is Tobyhanna is redoing some of the designated areas as Commercial, Industrial and as soon as they're done the plan is approved and next is joint Zoning and SALDO. In response to Chairman Altemose, II asked if they were redoing the map. Supervisor Bourke responded they were doing certain sections of it. Joint Building Codes there is a meeting scheduled for August 18 at 7p.m. at Coolbaugh Township. The Pocono Mountain Police - the July race only resulted in 10 arrests the lowest ever for a race. There were 13 in June.

Monroe County Task force minutes will be posted when we receive them.

Township Planning Commission - Dot Trauger stated the minutes were posted.

Public Comments:

Marge Nowinski – commented on the Pension Audit.

Betty Terrell-Cruz – commented on the cost of the retroactive Pension. She also commented on the Casino sites and legislation. Supervisor Bourke explained that the original legislation stated the Township didn't have any say as to whether it could be here or not and also if it was put here they did not have to follow Township ordinances. They rescinded a portion of it. We still have no control of the site but now they have to abide by our rules and regulations i.e. Township Ordinances.

Marie Rivera - passed.

Nadine Bell - was no longer in attendance and gave presentation for Cingular earlier in meeting.

Jim Scully - was no longer in attendance and gave presentation for Cingular earlier in meeting.

Gary Verdes - pass

Peggy Yencho - pass

Richard VanNoy - commented on joinder deed procedures, i.e. does the Township have rules regarding verifying if real estate taxes are paid as well as confirming that the dues are paid to developments. Solicitor Scacchitti responded that if the taxes are not paid, it then falls into delinquency and then there is a potential tax sale. We don't have a certification but it is something that could be put on the list of criteria to be looked at. Again there may be situations where taxes are outstanding to be paid at closing and that closing may occur after the approval of a joinder deed because that may be the condition of the sale.

Mike Gillen - commented on cars parking on Nash property.

Bill Chatham - pass.

There being no further public comments, Supervisor Sterrett made motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Supervisor Bourke. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Donna Verdes

Secretary