ELK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES July 2, 2007 The Elk Township Board of Supervisors meeting convened at 7:00 PM at the Elk Township Building, Lewisville, PA. The following Supervisors were present: Chairman Palmer Durborow, Vice Chairman Estace Walters and Member Albert Jezyk, Jr. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION/PRESENTATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE Springlawn Road Trail Improvements On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Al Jezyk, the Board approved the Springlawn Road Trail Improvements Notice to Proceed dated July 2, 2007. The vote was unanimous. Open Space Tax & Identification Procedures Pal Durborow stated that the Township Solicitor has advised that two separate ordinances are required in order to enact the Earned Income Tax and to identify properties for protection. Franklin Township Land Use Assumption Report Pal Durborow referred to McCormick Taylor correspondence dated June 28, 2007 stating that Franklin Township will hold a public hearing on July 20, 2007 for consideration of the Land Use Assumption Report. Agricultural Security Area – Riggin Application Pal Durborow stated that the Township has received an Agricultural Security Area Application from Margaret Riggin for tax parcel #70-4-13.1A. 2007/2008 Road Project Pal Durborow stated that maintenance repairs have been completed on Barren Road, Elk Mills Road and Hickory Hill Road. The Township will consult with PennDOT regarding whether pipe repair on Hickory Hill Road and Blake Road is considered a road project. Union Fire Company Pal Durborow stated that Union Fire Company has requested the Township to donate funds toward the purchase of a hydraulic gurney. The Board agreed to address this issue at the end of the year if there is a budget surplus. BOS September Meeting Due to the Labor Day Holiday, the Board agreed to reschedule the September Board of Supervisors Meeting to September 10^th. STAFF REPORTS Secretary’s Report On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, the June 4, 2007 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes were approved. The vote was unanimous. Treasurer’s Report On a motion made by Al Jezyk, seconded by Estace Walters, the Bills to be Paid for July, with the exception of Roadmaster Payroll, were approved. The vote was unanimous. On a motion made by Al Jezyk, seconded by Pal Durborow, the Bill to be Paid for Roadmaster Payroll was approved. Estace Walters abstained from the vote. Tax Collector $885.28 in real estate taxes was collected. Planning Commission Pal Durborow referred to the June Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Zoning Hearing Board No activity. Zoning Officer Pal Durborow referred to the June Zoning Officer Report stating that three (3) Building Permits and three (3) Use & Occupancy Permits were issued. On-going projects include The Bluffs at Big Elk Creek, various single homes and various inquiries regarding codes, zoning, etc. Roadmaster Estace Walters referred to the June Roadmaster Report. Post Office Committee The Board requested that the Post Office Committee provide the Board with quotes for the parking lot line painting. Historical Commission No report. OLD BUSINESS Regional Joint Comprehensive Plan Al Jezyk attended the Regional Joint Comprehensive Plan Meeting and will continue to gather further information. The Board decided not to make a commitment at this time. NEW BUSINESS No new business. PUBLIC COMMENT Mark Plaugher stated that the intersection of King Row Road and Route 472 needs to be trimmed back. Meeting Adjourned at 7:40 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Terri Kukoda Secretary/ Treasurer

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