ELK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING MINUTES

August 7, 2006

 

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 and Vice Chairman Estace Walters.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

No public comment.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION/PRESENTATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

Fair Hill Estates Preliminary Subdivision Plan

Pal Durborow stated that the Conditional Use Hearing for Fair Hill Estates is scheduled for August 29, 2006 at 7:00 PM.

 

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Pal Durborow the Government Specialists, Inc. extension letter dated April 20, 2006 for the Fair Hill Estates Preliminary Subdivision Plan was accepted.

 

Long View Farms Preliminary Subdivision Plan

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Pal Durborow the Government Specialists, Inc. extension letter dated April 18, 2006 for the Long View Farms Preliminary Subdivision Plan was accepted.

 

Springlawn Road Trail Improvement Bid Package

The Springlawn Road Trail Improvement Bid Package is complete and has been advertised.  The bid opening date is August 28th at 12:30 PM.

 

New London Township Land Use Assumptions REport

Pal Durborow referred to McCormick Taylor correspondence dated July 26, 2006 stating that a public hearing for the consideration of the New London Township Land Use Assumption Report is scheduled for August 28th. 

 

Agricultural Security Area Application Emigh-Hart Property

Pal Durborow stated that a Proposal for Modification of an Agricultural Security Area has been received for property owned by William and Susan Emeigh-Hart. 

 

PennDOT Winter Services 2006-2007 Traffic Agreement

Pal Duborow stated that the PennDOT Winter Services 2006-2007 Traffic Agreement has been received.  The agreement provides reimbursement from PennDOT for the plowing of state roads within the Township.

 

Leaf Waste Requirements – PennDOT Correspondence dated July 7, 2006

Pal Durborow referred to PennDOT correspondence dated July 7, 2006 stating that leaf waste is not to be thrown out with household garbage or burned.

 

Executive Session

Pal Durborow stated that an Executive Session with the Solicitor was held on July 13th to discuss various Township issues.

 

STAFF REPORTS

Secretary’s Report

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Pal Durborow, the July 3, 2006 Meeting Minutes were approved.

 

Treasurer’s Report

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Pal Durborow, the Bills to be Paid for August were approved.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Tax Collector

Real Estate:      $241.99

 

Planning Commission

Pal Durborow referred to the July Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.

 

Zoning Hearing Board

No activity.

 

Zoning Officer

Pal Durborow referred to the July Zoning Officer Report stating that two (2) Building Permits and one Certificate of Occupancy were issued On-going projects include The Bluffs at Big Elk Creek, various single homes and various inquiries regarding codes, zoning, etc. 

 

Roadmaster

Pal Durborow referred to the July Roadmaster Report stating that signage has been installed and that roadside trimming needs to be done. 

 

Pal referred to URS correspondence dated August 3, 2006 regarding Barren Road storm water grading improvements and to Lawrence Bishop correspondence dated July 14, 2006 regarding property at 2273 State Road.

 

POST OFFICE COMMITTEE REPORT
No report due.

 

OLD BUSINESS

No old business.

 

NEW BUSINESS

No new business.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

John Groce asked the status of the Armstrong Cable Agreement.  Pal Durborow stated that the agreement has not been signed yet.

 

Meeting Adjourned at 8:05 PM.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

Terri Kukoda

Secretary/ Treasurer

 

 

 

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