November 12, 2009
Part I – Call to Order
Chairman Maureen Sterner called to order the regular meeting of the Tunkhannock Township Board of Supervisors at 7:00 pm on November 12, 2009 in the Municipal Building, Long Pond Road. Chairman Sterner announced all members are present: Supervisors Jim Davenport, Fran DePiano, Secretary/Treasurer Maria Wieand, Solicitor Dan Lyons, and area residents.
Part II - Minutes
Secretary Wieand presented the minutes from the October 14, 2009 Regular Meeting and the October 28, 2009 work session. Supervisor DePiano made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Supervisor Davenport. There being no comments or questions the motion passed unanimously.
Part III – Executive Meetings
11/6/09 for personnel reasons
11/12/09 for personnel reasons and a session will be held 11/16/09 at 12:30 pm for personnel reasons.
Part IV – Public Comments
There were no comments pertaining to the agenda items at this time.
Part V – Bill List
The bill list for November 12, 2009 was presented by Treasurer Wieand in the amount of $34,861.66. A motion by Supervisor DePiano to approve the bills to be paid, seconded by Supervisor Davenport.
Part VI -Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Wieand requested we dispense with the Treasurer’s report since preparing and making major changes to the current proposed budget up until 3pm today, it was not possible to have the report ready. Motion by Supervisor Sterner to dispense with the Treasurer’s report, seconded by Supervisor Davenport. There being no comments or questions the motion passed unanimously.
Part VII - Announcements
Secretary Wieand read the following announcements: Local Union 773 elected Roger Smith as Shop Steward for Tunkhannock Township DPW Union. Pinecrest Lake Company sent letter in support of Bureau Veritas as BCO. Cherokee Builders has appealed the arbitrator’s decision in the matter of Dicks, Richard & Marie of BCW vs. Cherokee Builders. PM West Little League sent a letter of appreciation re: Maintenance and Grounds keeper Bruce Yerk. Toby/Tunk Creek Watershed letter re: wetlands and Dot Trauger is also including them on the meeting invite on 12/9/09 to the Planning Meeting. AWSOM animal shelter will open 11/13/09 and a grand opening will be held. Hanover Engineering recommendations for fee review to do the possible administrating of Act 537.
Part VIII - Action Items
Chairman Sterner requested a letter be sent to PennDot re: Kuhenbeaker Road and the painting of the lines between Long Pond Road and High Country Estates.
A request for additional funds to complete Open Space signs project that was over budget in the amount of $14.98. Motion by Supervisor Davenport to approve the $14.98 for stain to complete the signs for the three (3) open space properties from the open space account. Seconded by Supervisor DePiano and there being no comments or questions the motion passed unanimously.
Part IX - Old Business
Motion by Chairman Sterner to advertise the UCC Board of appeals Public Hearing for December 9, 2009 at 6:30pm. Seconded by Supervisor Davenport and there being no comments or questions the motion passed unanimously.
Peer to Peer Study projects is still under review no action taken.
2010 proposed fee schedule is still under review no action taken.
Part X - New Business
A request from the Monroe county assessment office arrived on 10/14/09 asking that we refund Juan Diaz for a building assessment incorrectly collected by the county on the property located at parcel 20/8B/1/27. Motion by Supervisor Davenport seconded by Supervisor DePiano there being no comments or questions the motion passed unanimously.
Stephen and Kim Lebron are requesting permission to join two (2) lots in Emerald Lakes. Motion by Supervisor Davenport to adopt Resolution 2009-173, approving lot 5777 Section D1, Tax ID No. 20/1C/1/404 AND Lot 5804 (Section D1, Tax ID No. 20/1C/1/405 in Emerald Lakes. Seconded by Supervisor DePiano, there being no comments or questions the motion passed unanimously.
A memo requesting several suggestions from the EAC for newsletter ideas was reviewed and they would like to know if any money had been budgeted for newsletters. Treasurer Wieand indicated we have $247 for use of a newsletter available in this year’s budget. The Board would like to know the cost, publication locations and particulars being spent before this is accomplished.
Secretary/Treasurer Wieand presented the electricity rates and noted Rose Consulting came up with a .09180 rate for a one year contract for 2010 making this rate cheaper than Glacier. Motion by Supervisor DePiano to accept and contract with Rose Consulting for our Electricity provider for 2010 per the rate quote provided. Seconded by Supervisor Davenport and there being no comments or questions the motion passed unanimously.
Part XI - Pending
After the recommendation from both Planning and EAC the Board would like to propose the advertising for the Public Hearing to review the proposed Windmill Ordinance, Tree Preservation Ordinance, Amendment to the SALDO Ordinance 2005-101, and Stormwater Ordinance 2006-101. An addition to the Windmill Ordinance to allow them in C2 was motioned by Chairman Sterner, seconded by Supervisor DePiano and carried on a two to one vote. Supervisor Davenport being against. Motion by Supervisor Davenport to advertise for a Public hearing to be held on December 23, 2009 to review the proposed Windmill Ordinance, Tree Preservation Ordinance, amendment to the SALDO Ordinance 2005-101, and Amendment to Stormwater Ordinance 2006-101. Seconded by Supervisor DePiano, there being no comments or questions the motion passed unanimously.
Nothing has been received to date from Samuel Stoltzfus on his land development plan Phase II, Donna DeVita on the Moyer policy, E911 readdressing, and major events. Solicitor Lyons indicated he had made contact with Donna DaVita’s office, she returned his call but they haven’t caught up with each other yet. The Outdoor Furnace Ordinance is still with the Planning Commission.
Part XII - Reports
Reports were given by the Supervisors, committee chairs and Secretary/Treasurer Wieand.
Part XIII - Public Comments
Bill Byron asked why the text was taken off of the cell phones. Secretary Wieand indicated this was removed months ago because of cost. He was disappointed that it was not relayed to him sooner. Secretary Wieand apologized for the lack of communication. Mike Gillen commented on what a nice job PM East did in honoring the Veterans yesterday and wished PM West would do something like that.
Part XIV - Adjournment
There being no additional comments or questions the meeting adjourned on a motion by Supervisor Davenport, seconded by Supervisor DePiano and carried unanimously.
Maria S. Wieand
Secretary/Treasurer