ELK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEETING MINUTES

October 1, 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

2007/2008 Winter Road Maintenance Bid Award

Pal Durborow stated that the Township received one (1) Winter Road Maintenance Bid submitted by Carter & Son’s Lawncare, Inc.

 

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Al Jezyk, the Board awarded the 2007/2008 Winter Road Maintenance Bid Contract to Carter & Son’s Lawncare, Inc.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Long View Farms Final Subdivision Plan

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Al Jezyk, the Board accepted the Government Specialists, Inc. extension letter dated September 17, 2007 for the Long View Farms Final Subdivision Plan.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Springlawn Road Trail Improvement Contract Completion

Pal Durborow stated that Mt. Rocky Trucking has completed the contracted improvements to the Springlawn Road Trail, but there are a few minor additional items that need to be completed in order to satisfy the county’s requirements.

 

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Al Jezyk, the Board approved payment to Mt. Rocky Trucking in the amount of $65,839.40 and authorized Mt. Rocky Trucking to proceed with the additional items required by the county.  The vote was unanimous.

 

Multi-municipal Comprehensive Plan/Intergovernmental Cooperative Planning Agreement

Pal Durborow stated that participation in planning stage of the Multi-municipal Comprehensive Plan requires the Township to enact an ordinance adopting the Intergovernmental Cooperative Planning Agreement.  Pal explained that the Township must commit to a fee of $900.00 per year until completion of the plan or termination of the agreement.  

 

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Pal Durborow, the Board agreed to appoint Albert Jezyk and Melanie Hesse to the Multi-municipal Comprehensive Planning Committee.  Albert Jezyk abstained from the vote.

 

 

Earned Income Tax Open Space Preservation Ordinance

Pal Durborow stated that Township Solicitor has provided a draft Open Space Preservation Ordinance for the Boards review.  The Board agreed to authorize the Township Solicitor to proceed with advertising as required.

 

STAFF REPORTS

Secretary’s Report

On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Albert Jezyk, the September 10, 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 October, 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

$243.06 in real estate taxes was collected.

 

Planning Commission

Pal Durborow referred to the September Planning Commission Meeting Minutes stating that there was no new business.

 

Zoning Hearing Board

The Richard Ruggerio Zoning Hearing was held on September 19, 2007 at which time the Zoning Hearing Board sustained Mr. Ruggerio’s appeal.

 

Zoning Officer

Pal Durborow referred to the September 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 September Roadmaster Report stating that he trimmed brush along King Row Road and Route 472; picked up trash on Hickory Hill Road; ordered pipe for Hickory Hill Road; trimmed brush at various stop signs; spoke with East Nottingham Township about the pipe on Mt. Olivet Road; and the Barren Road stop sign was replaced by Carter & Sons.

 

Post Office Committee

Pal Durborow referred to the Post Office Committee 3rd Quarter Report reflecting a starting balance of $10,691.61; income of $1,374.00; expenses of $705.98; and an ending balance of $11,359.63.  The Post Office parking lot has been partially striped and the stenciling will be completed soon.

 

OLD BUSINESS

No old business.

 

NEW BUSINESS

No new business.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comment.

 

Meeting Adjourned at 7:30 PM.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

Terri Kukoda

Secretary/ Treasurer


 


 

 

 

 

 

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