Monroe County, PA
The March 11, 2009, regular meeting of the Tunkhannock Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 7:04 pm by Chairman Van Noy.
Motion by Supervisor Sterner to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2009 regular meeting, February 25, 2009 Work Session, and February 25, 2009 Regular Meeting. Seconded by Supervisor Davenport and carried unanimously.
Held prior to and after the February 11, March 11, 2009 meetings, Friday March 13, 2009 at 8 am, and prior to tonight’s meeting for legal and personnel issues. An executive meeting is scheduled for Friday March 27th at 8am.
None at this time pertaining to items on the agenda.
A correction to last month’s bills was noted to be $74,731.46, tonight’s bills for $39,881.56 were presented with liabilities and payroll for $28,009.04 for the total months expenses of $67,890.60. A motion by Supervisor Sterner to accept the bill list seconded by Supervisor Davenport and carried unanimously.
Corrected Beginning Balance as of 2/12/09 $134,185.50
Income From 2/12 to 3/11 $129,244.57
Totals $263,430.07
(This includes the 100,000.00 from Capital reserve to stay afloat during first quarter of the year.)
Total expenses $67,890.60
Balance to date $195,539.47
F. Old Business
PNC proposed loan for equipment consolidation and Tunkhannock Trails II project tabled until 3/25/09 work session and a Regular meeting will follow the Work session to complete the proposed motion to advertise.
According to the terms and appointment under the EAC guidelines, we need to restructure our appointments and years in order to get everyone on the committee on a rotating basis for terms. A motion by Supervisor Sterner to approve Resolution 2009-160, appointing the following:
Janet Shelton reappointed in 2009 for 3 years 2012
Jim Shelton reappointed in 2009 for 3 years 2012
Betty Terrell-Cruz reappointed in 2009 for 1 year 2010*
Alicia Siglin reappointed in 2008 for 3 years 2011
Jim Davenport reappointed in 2007 for 3 years 2010
Ivan Moyer reappointed in 2007 for 3 years 2010**
Steve Kager appointed in 2007 for 3 years 2010**
Associates
Hank Dannecker appointed in 2009 for 1 year 2010
Bill Hanna appointed in 2009 for 1 year 2010
* to be reappointed in 2010 for three year term
** to be reappointed in 2010 for 1 year, then in 2011 for 2 & 3 year terms
Supervisors to reappoint Janet Shelton as Chairman for 2009. Seconded by Supervisor Davenport and carried unanimously.
Proposed Zoning Fee Schedule 2009, proposed Sewage Fee Schedule 2009, Proposed Board Room & Pavilion Fee Schedule for 2009 are tabled and Secretary Wieand is instructed to type a memo to the Zoning and Planning Departments to prepare the actual cost analysis for these fee schedules for the 3/25/09 work session.
Motion by Supervisor Davenport to approve Resolution 2009-161, exempting the Township from their own local & Library tax for 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 for the Open Space Land owned by the Township at Mt. Terrace Estates: parcel ID #’s 20/96387, 20/96388 and Resolution 2009-162, for 2008 on the Moyer Open Space parcel ID # 20/4/1/5. Seconded by Supervisor Sterner and carried unanimously.
G. New Business
Motion by Supervisor Sterner to table the SEO training, seconded by Supervisor Davenport and carried unanimously.
Windmill update was requested by the Board of Supervisors and researched by our Planning Department to be sure we are keeping up with the different types being marketed and that we are revising our Ordinance accordingly. They asked that the planning and Zoning departments work together on reviewing and recommending ideas to the Planning Board for their review.
The Board of Supervisors asked that the departments also review and make recommendations for Outdoor Wood burning furnaces/boilers. With the economy the way it is there will be more and more people looking for alternative ways to cut cost and utilize other forms of energy. We should be working on Ordinances that will help our residents and accomplish the correct guidelines to protect the safety and well-being of Township Residents at the same time.
Motion by Supervisor Davenport to pay PMREMS monthly as opposed to quarterly, beginning in April if the funds are available to do so. Seconded by Supervisor Sterner and carried unanimously.
H. Reports
Each supervisor gave their reports; minutes are posted from their meetings on the bulletin board. Mike Gillen gave a report on the police department noting we are now over our police hours. Bill Byron noted the courses he has completed for severe weather and the meeting with OES and the raceway for the 2009 season.
Supervisor Van Noy asked the fellow board members their input on the Bill being supported by the International Building Codes for residential sprinkler systems and if agreed letters as recommended by our Building Codes board will be sent to our representative and legislators not in favor of this. Motion by Supervisor Sterner to support the letters not in favor of residential sprinkler systems according to the IBC. Seconded by Supervisor Davenport and carried unanimously. Secretary Wieand will send the letters out as indicated.
I. Announcements
Secretary Wieand read following announcements:
Spring Planners seminar scheduled for April 20 and the PSATS convention.
Hazardous Material Seminar for DPW being offered at Coolbaugh on 3/25/09, Supervisor Davenport will check with road crew who needs it and advise me if anyone is going.
Open Space Meeting reminder 3/16/09 6pm.
MCPC Open Space Program dollars reported.
MC Local Share Gaming revenues given to Toby/Tunk, for Austin T. Blakeslee Park in the sum of $167,000.00.
Read response from fellow resident about snow removal and driveway maintenance.
Office supply saving for 2008 was $325.97
J. Public Comments
Betty Terrell-Cruz: Requesting knowing the contractors licensing information from the State. The Board explained we don’t know the procedures yet, but when we do she can get that information from us.
Is anyone in the Township working on stimulus grants and funding of stimulus money from the state and federal programs. The board commented that our planning and grants administrator has already made contact with our local levels and will be working on federal dollars.
Betty mentioned the memorial gathering will take place on 4/4/09 at the TTVFC for Sean Stevens and especially for the Nowinski Family.
Mike Gillen: When will Kuhenbeaker road be repaired? The board commented they believe it’s on for 2009 but no promises. We will check with PennDot on his behalf. Supervisor Sterner also commented that Cliff Capuano from our road crew got in touch with PennDot to fix the sinking repairs on Kuhenbeaker and for the immediate repair that were made.
Sean Hineline: asked when will the fire company be getting the dollars promised? The board indicated they won’t know about available funds until later in the year but they are more than welcome to keep asking.
Minutes submitted by:
Maria S. Wieand
Secretary Approved 04/08/09