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ELK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES April 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 COMMENTNo public comment. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION/PRESENTATIONS/CORRESPONDENCESpringlawn Road Trail Improvements Awarding of Bid ProposalPal Durborow stated that only one Bid Proposal was received in response to Springlawn Road Trail Improvements Bid Notice. On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Al Jezyk, the Springlawn Road Trail Improvements Contract was awarded to Mt. Rocky Trucking, Inc. in the amount of $74,205.00. The vote was unanimous. Fair Hill Estates Preliminary/Final Subdivision PlanOn a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, the Board accepted the Government Specialists, Inc. extension letter dated April 1, 2007 for the Fair Hill Estates Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan. The vote was unanimous. Chester County Transportation Improvements Inventory – PennDOT Twelve Year ProgramPal Durborow referred to Chester County Planning Commission correspondence dated March 2, 2007 regarding the Transportation Improvement Inventory for PennDOT’s Twelve Year Program. Pal stated that the Board would gather the required information for proposed road improvements in the Township and forward to the county. PSATS Grassroots Lobbying NetworkPal Durborow referred to the PSATS Grassroots Lobbying Network Winter 2007 Newsletter regarding Pennsylvania’s Transportation Funding and Reform Commission’s Transportation Report. PSATS’ position on the report is that it fails to adequately address the funding needs for local roads. PSATS is requesting local officials to join the Grassroots Lobbying Network to help provide legislators with input on the needs of local government. 2007 Oxford Area Regional CooperativePal Durborow stated that the Board is considering not participating in the 2007 Oxford Area Regional Cooperative for roadwork and materials but most likely will participate.
STAFF REPORTSSecretary’s Report On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, the March 5, 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 March, 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 $7,956.45 in real estate taxes was collected. Planning Commission
Pal Durborow referred to the March Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Zoning Hearing BoardNo activity. Zoning Officer Pal Durborow referred to the February Zoning Officer Report stating that four (4) Building 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 March Roadmaster Report.
Post Office Committee
Pal Durborow referred to the Post Office Committee 1st Quarter Report. Historic Commission The
Elk History Bus Tour is scheduled for April 21st at 9:00 AM and
12:30 PM.
Open Space CommitteeMelanie Hesse stated that the Open Space Committee requests that the Board proceed with enacting the Open Space Earned Income Tax. Pal Durborow stated that the Board would like to meet with the committee to discuss certain issues and that the Board is concerned about the school enacting an earned income tax. OLD BUSINESSNo
old business.
NEW BUSINESSNo new business.
PUBLIC COMMENT
John Groce asked if there would be a spring clean-up day. The Board agreed to schedule the spring clean-up day for May 5th. Bob Fritz and Pat Jackson stated that stormwater drainage at the end of Glen Hope Road is causing erosion on their property. Krista Demoss stated that this is also a problem on her property. Estace Walters stated that he would look into this issue. Mark Plaugher asked if the Planning Commission has received a sketch plan from Mr. Avery. Melenie Hesse stated that Mr. Avery has submitted sketch plans and that a sketch plan for the Erinc property has been submitted. Meeting Adjourned at 7:50 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Terri Kukoda Secretary/ Treasurer |
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