ELK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING MINUTES

November 6, 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

Long View Farms Preliminary Subdivision Plan

On a motion made by Pal Durborow, seconded by Estace Walters, the Board agreed to accept the Government Specialists, Inc. extension letter dated October 25, 2006 for the Long View Farms Preliminary Subdivision Plan.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Long View Farms Sewage Facilities Planning Module

Pal Durborow stated that the Township has received additional public comment in response to the Longview Farms Sewage Facilities Planning Module Public Notice.  The comments will be forwarded to the Township Engineer and will be included in the submission of the module to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

 

Executive Session

Pal Durborow stated that an Executive Session was held with the Township Solicitor Sam McMichael and Yerkes Associates to discuss the Long View Farms and Fair Hill Estates Preliminary Subdivision Plans.  Outstanding issues for the Long View Farms plan include replacement area easements and the property line for the add-on lot.  Outstanding issues for the Fair Hill Estates plan include road improvements and the inclusion of a cul-de-sac.

 

Included in the Executive Session was discussion regarding the appointment of a new Roadmaster in December.

 

2007 Proposed Budget

Pal Durborow stated that the 2007 Proposed Budget has been advertised as ready for inspection and that adoption of the Final Budget will be scheduled for December.

 

2007 Board of Supervisors & Auditors Reorganization Meeting

Pal Duroborow stated that the Board of Supervisor’s Reorganization Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 2, 2007; and that the Auditor’s Reorganization Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 3, 2007.

 

Open Space Referendum Informational Public Meeting

Pal Durborow stated that the Open Space Referendum Informational Public Meeting was held on October 23rd.  Pal stated that the “vote yes” signs were paid for by a private citizen and that the printing of the brochure was paid for by the Brandywine Conservancy.

 

STAFF REPORTS

Secretary’s Report

On a motion made by Pal Durborow, seconded by Estace Walters, the October 2, 2006 Meeting Minutes were approved.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Treasurer’s Report

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

 

Tax Collector

Real Estate taxes collected for October were $140.51.

 

Planning Commission

Pal Durborow referred to the October Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

 

Zoning Hearing Board

No activity.

 

Zoning Officer

Pal Durborow referred to the October Zoning Officer report stating that two (2) Use & Occupancy Permits were issued.

 

POST OFFICE COMMITTEE REPORT
No report due.

 

OLD BUSINESS

No old business.

 

NEW BUSINESS

No new business.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

John Groce asked if the Township was still accepting responses to the Long View Farms Sewage Facilities Module Public Notice.  Pal stated that the module has not been submitted to DEP and responses are still being accepted.

 

Delbert Steele asked if a pipe could be installed at the gun club entrance to improve water drainage.  Pal stated that the Township will follow-up with PennDOT regarding this issue.

 

Meeting Adjourned at 7:35 PM.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

Terri Kukoda

Secretary/ Treasurer

 

 

 

 

 

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