STROUD TOWNSHIP, PA STROUD TOWNSHIP, PA
Stroud Township 2011
Supervisor Meeting Minutes
June 7, 2011
June 21, 2011
July 5, 2011
July 19, 2011
August 2, 2011
August 16, 2011
September 6, 2011
September 12, 2011 Public Forum on Monroe County 911 Address
Project
September 20, 2011
October 4, 2011
October 18, 2011
November 1, 2011
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TOWNSHIP
OF STROUD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 7, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
Public Comments: Chairman asked if there were any public comments
that are not agenda items. Mr. Rich Weber, a
resident from 690 Ramapo Lane said that there is a stop sign at the corner of Ramapo and
Laurel; no one stops at that stop sign, he called the police and they told him because of
the manpower, they cannot put someone there to watch the road. Mr. Weber asked if there was anything that can be
done – can that sign be more noticeable, or put speed bumps in before someone gets
hurt. Chairman said there are some things that
we can do, Mr. Decker said that running the stop sign is a motor vehicle violation and
subject to police enforcement, the speed limit is posted in both directions and the only
remedy is to write citations and hit them in their wallet.
Mr. Weber asked about the speed bumps, Mr. Decker said that he would never
recommend speed bumps be placed on any of our public roads again. Chairman said that we will see what we can do about
getting the people to slow down and this is something that is happening all around. Mr. Eppley added that we will take a look at this to
see what we can do and he will call tomorrow requesting that the police look at this
situation to see what can be done. Mr. John
Moore, a resident said that the guards at the parks seem to be doing a good job and also
thanked the Board for doing a good job in the parks. Chairman
said that there are still some things to work on and at our next meeting; we have a
resolution to adopt for charging fees and to install gates.
Mr. Moore also suggested that “No Parking” sign be placed in front
of the gate at Brodhead Creek Park and be raised up so that it can be seen because people
are parking in front of the gate. Chairman
thanked Mr. Moore for the suggestion. Also
present was Mr. Rich Berkowitz from the Philadelphia Triathlon; they are looking to hold
an Ironman Triathlon Event which involves swimming, biking and running on October 2, 2011;
it starts on River Road and goes through Stroudsburg Borough, Stroud and Hamilton Township
areas. Mr. Beriowitz is waiting for Rich
Adler; Chairman said that we will wait and move on until he arrives.
Approve Payment of Bills: General Fund:
$59,340.48. Mr. Cramer moved to approve
payment of bills from the General Fund in the amount of $59,340.48. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
1. Final Major Subdivision Plan –
Godfrey’s Ridge Phase III – SALDO #06-13, Planning Commission Recommendation:
Action Deadline: 6-15-11.
2. Set
Hearing Date for Petition By OK-2 Restaurant Group, LLC To Amend Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Eppley addressed this item stating that the
Planning Commission will be discussing at their workshop on June 13, 2011 and he moved
to table. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. McKeown Minor Subdivision Plan
– SALDO #2010-10; Planning Commission Recommendation: Action Deadline: 8-2-11. Mr. Eppley stated that he received a letter
dated May 25, 2011 from Ray Rogers from Frank Smith's office and they are asking for a
tabling for tonight; Blue Mt. Lake has agreed to sell Mr. McKeown two EDU's so that
transaction is in process. Mr. Eppley said
that we are good time wise and he moved to table.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 36-2011
Pertaining to Dedication of Blue Bird Drive Extension – DEPG South Phase I. Mr. Eppley said that he has the
resolution but he doesn't think that our Engineer and our Roadmaster has had a chance to
review and he moved to table until our next meeting.
Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
1. Robert Brown – Modification Request –
Wood Haven Estates East – Planning Commission Recommendation.
2. Decision on Global Recycling Sales & Salvage, LLC. Present was Mr. James Bidwell concerning this
item. Mr.
Eppley said that we have a decision from our hearing on May 18, 2011 on the Global Project
and he referred to Page 7 – The Order, Article IV and read as follows: And now, this 7th of June, 2011, the
Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township hereby grants conditional use approve to Global
Recycling Sales and Salvage, LLC, James Bidwell, P.O.
Box 507, Pocono Lake, Pa. 18347, to operate a recycling processing center (a junk
yard or salvage yard – SIC Code 5093), on a combined parcel site of approximately
7.31 acres, on Crowe Road, in an existing 7,500 square foot building, and the adjacent
yard areas, located in an M-1 Zoning District, based on the application submitted in the
above matter, in accordance with the plans and exhibits as submitted, and under and
subject to the following additional conditions and safeguards. Mr. Eppley said that he won't read every one of
them; he will just cover the main paragraphs – Section
1. General Development Project Conditions, 2. Internal Project Improvements, 3.
Performance Standards, 4. Outside
Agency Approvals, 5. Ordinance and Regulatory Compliance, 6. Violations of Conditions and
Penalties. Mr. Eppley added that we
haven't taken action yet but this would be the Decision and Order from the Board of
Supervisors on this application if the Board would want to take action on this decision;
this is for a recycling processing center on the former Jahada site, on Crowe Road between
the former US Steel, Excel and Royal Chemical. Mr.
Eppley said that if there is no discussion, he will make a motion. Mr. Eppley moved
for the approval of the Decision and Order dated June 7, 2011 on the application of Global
Recycling Sales and Salvage, LLC, James Bidwell for conditional use approval to operate
recycling processing center situated on 7.31 acres parcel on Crowe Road located in a M-1,
General Industrial Zoning District, in Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. Mr. Cramer said that he has a comment – All
eyes are going to be watching you to make sure that this place is operated correctly; we
hope that you are successful, you do well and you operate a business that you and the
township can be proud of. Mr. Bidwell
said that’s what he plans to do and he thanked the Board. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously
3. Zoning
Ordinance Amendment Request By B.C.R.A. - Water Resources Management Facility (SIC
4941/9511) Added To Schedule I. Present on behalf of this item was Mr. Nate Oiler
from RKR Hess; he said that they have had several projects for BCRA in the last two years
and there are items that’s not addressed in the ordinance. Mr. Eppley suggested that we have a workshop to
look at the proposals from BCRA and he moved to table. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Ratify Release of Fire Escrow In The
Amount of $6,744.00 Per Recommendation of The Zoning Officer. Mr. Cramer addressed this item stating that he
had our Zoning Officer go out to the Whitmore property on Cobble Lane and he has a letter
from the Zoning Officer the property has been cleaned up.
Mr., Cramer moved to ratify release of the Fire Escrow in the amount of
$6,744.00 per recommendation of the Zoning Officer.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Authorize Release #5 of Security For
White Stone Health Care In The Amount Of $70,239.49 Per Recommendation of Township
Engineer. Mr. Cramer
addressed this item stating that this is the new nursing home on Rte. 611 and White Stone
Corner Road and he has a letter from our township engineer recommending a release of
$70,239.49 per their inspection. Mr. Cramer moved
to authorize Release #5 of security for White Stone Health Care in the amount of
$70,239.49 per recommendation of Township Engineer.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Executive Session: Mr. Cramer moved to recess to executive session at 8:10 to
discuss litigation, real estate and personnel issues.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cramer moved to return to regular session at
8:44 P.M. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion
carried unanimously. Chairman said that they
discussed litigation, land acquisition and personnel matters, there were no motions from
the Board.
Mr. James Bidwell asked the Board about the fencing which was in the decision, Mr.
Eppley showed Mr. Bidwell on the plan where the fence line is and if that fence is removed
any time in the future; you will need to install a fence.
Mr. Eppley said that as long as that fence remains, there will be no problem but
the ordinance for this particular use calls for a fenced in property. Mr. Eppley said that he will send a copy of the
Decision to Brick Linder. Mr. Bidwell asked
about the stone, Mr. Eppley said that it's called OGS, open-grated stone and anything that
compacts could create a storm water problem and he will also send that to Brick.
Respectfully
submitted,
Judith Ann Adkins
Recording Secretary
TOWNSHIP
OF STROUD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 21, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors was called to order
by Chairman, Edward C. Cramer, at 7:02 P.M., with the Pledge of Allegiance, at 1211 North
Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pa. Also present
were Vice-Chairman & Secretary, Daryl A. Eppley; Supervisor/Roadmaster, James L.
Decker; Office Manager & Recording Secretary, Judy Adkins. Absent was Township Solicitor, Richard E.
Deetz and Township Engineer, Chris McDermott.
Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting, May
24, 2011, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Decker moved to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting, May 24, 2011, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Approve
Payment of Bills: General Fund: $57,113.76. Mr.
Cramer moved to approve payment of bills from the General Fund in the amount of
$57,113.76. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Bills: Glen Brook Golf Course Fund: $8,459.78. Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment of bills
from the Glen Brook Golf Course Fund in the amount of $8,459.78. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report: Month of May. Mr.
Cramer, Treasurer reported the Treasurer's Report for the month of May. Mr. Decker moved to accept the Treasurer's
Report as presented. Mr. Eppley seconded
the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Roadmaster’s Report: Mr.
Decker, Roadmaster, said that we talked about the installation of the stop bars at Ramapo,
the staff attended and were certified in the mandatory flagging class at Middle Smithfield
Township last month, it's a new mandate from the state.
Mr. Decker added that there’s an ongoing pavement and shoulder repair from
washouts on a daily basis, sign theft and sign vandalism continues to be a problem and
trying to keep up with all of those issues, but it's a struggle. Mr. Decker also reported
that the parks are being used on a daily basis, on weekends are seeing a great amount of
use and our staff is working hard to keep the parks presentable and make them a viable
asset to our community.
Police Report: Chairman said that
the Police Report for the month of May is available after the meeting or at the
township office. Mr. Weber asked if someone
from the Police Dept. could be at the next meeting, Mr. Eppley said that he would make
that request.
Solicitor’s Report: Chairman
said that the solicitor is not present – no report given.
Engineer’s Report: Chairman said that the engineer is not present –
no report given.
Fire Department Report: Mr. Eppley said that he heard from Assistant Chief,
Bill Unruh that the fire calls for the month of May
were 56 calls.
Old
Business:
1. Final Major Subdivision Plan –
Godfrey’s Ridge Phase III – SALDO #06-13, Planning Commission Recommendation:
Action Deadline: 12-21-11. Mr. Eppley
stated that there is no change in status since our last meeting when we granted the
extension until December 21st and he moved to table. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Set Hearing Date For Petition By
OK-2 Restaurant Group, LLC to Amend Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Eppley said that maybe at the Planning Commission's meeting for June they
will act upon it, we have a draft and he moved to table. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. McKeown Minor Subdivision Plan
– SALDO #2010-10; Planning Commission Recommendation: Action Deadline: 8-2-11. Mr. Eppley stated that there is an
agreement in progress to have McKeown minor subdivision served by EDU's available from
Blue Mt. Lake to the Pennsylvania American Waste Water Plant, there's been no finalization
of that agreement and until such time, he moved to table this item. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2011-36
Pertaining To Dedication of Blue Bird Drive Extension – DEPG South Phase. Mr. Eppley said that we received a letter today
from Chris McDermott and he didn't know if he had a chance to meet with Jim on site. Mr. Eppley said that he would like to check the
Storm Sewer Maintenance Agreement before we actually take that over and our solicitor is
not here tonight, so he moved to table until July 5th. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Request
By B.C.R.A. – Water Resources Management Facility (SIC 4941/9511) Added To Schedule
I. Mr. Eppley said that he's going to meet
tomorrow with Ken Brown of BCRA and their engineer, Nate Oiler to discuss this Water
Resources Management Facility Amendment. Mr.
Eppley said that our schedule allows for minor essential facilities but not major and
things that we have to consider are what if other facilities want to come into the
township and he moved to table. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
New
Business:
1. Authorize $30,000.00 Appropriation
To Stroud Township Volunteer Fire Dept. From Special Fire Tax Account. Mr.
Cramer said that this is to cover operating expenses they have and he moved to
authorize $30,000.00 appropriation to Stroud Township Volunteer Fire Dept. from Special
Fire Tax Account. Mr. Decker seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Authorize Release #6 of Security For
Whitestone Health Care Center, LLC In The Amount Of $79,320.04. Mr. Cramer addressed this item stating that he
has a letter from Township Engineer, Chris McDermott and based on their inspection, they
recommended release of $79,320.04. Mr. Cramer moved
to authorize Release #6 of security for Whitestone Health Care Center, LLC in the amount
of $79,320.04. Mr. Decker seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Authorize Release #10 of Security
For DEPG South In The Amount Of $18,755.01 Per Recommendation Of Township Engineer. Mr. Cramer said that in the same letter from
our engineer, Chris McDermott recommended a release of $18,755.01 and moved to
authorize Release#10 of security for DEPG South in the amount of $18,755.01 per
recommendation of Township Engineer. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Execution Session: Mr. Cramer moved to recess to executive session at 7:57 P.M. to
discuss litigation, property acquisition and personnel.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Decker moved
to return to regular session at 8:17 P.M. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eppley moved to grant the extension requests
for a hearing by Vance Meixell on behalf of his client, Joseph Genimi subject to
recommendation of the township's alternate solicitor.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Mr. Decker moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:20
P.M. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith Ann Adkins
Recording Secretary
TOWNSHIP
OF STROUD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING, JULY 5, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
Public Comments: Chairman said that first we have public comments
and Lt. Kimmins from Stroud Regional Police Dept. was scheduled to be here but he may have
had a call; we do have a report and asked Mr. Eppley if we would like to handout the
report to the interested parties present. Mr.
Eppley said that he has five copies of the report and passed out said copies and asked the
Chairman if we should cover other public comments until Lt. Kimmins arrives. Chairman said he has a letter that was delivered
today from Dr. Robert Starner and he read his letter concerning two catch basin drains
that are inadequate to accommodate stormwater which causes severe flooding to his parking
lot and office basement; Mr. Decker, Roadmaster said that he will look into it. Chairman asked if there was anyone present for
public comments, Wendy Ernest of 2158 Westbury Drive said that she has a few concerns
– the first one is a house on the corner of Westbury and Clearview Drive which is
abandoned and she brought pictures of the property with high grass. Chairman said that we will have our zoning officer
look into who owns the property. Mrs.
Ernest said that her next issue is Brodhead Creek Park and she likes to go there and walk
her dog but on the weekends it’s full of people with boom boxes playing very loud
music; she has not yet seen a security guard. Chairman
said that he will forward the pictures of the boom boxes and trash over to the Stroud
Recreation. Mrs. Ernest said that she has one
last concern – its traffic related and she is afraid that she and her dog are going
to get killed with the speed that they come down the hill and she would be very grateful
if something would be done. Chairman said that
Lt. Kimmins is here to give an overview on his findings; Lt. Kimmins said that on the 21st
and the 22nd, they combined enforcement on eight details and issued eleven
warnings. Lt. Kimmins said that he got hold of
Officer Ruben Torres; he’s a certified accident reconstruction expert and the speed
study showed who was rolling through the stop signs, the average speed for the percentile
was 14 mph for east bound and 16 mph for west bound the area that was posted at 25 mph
– 81% of the people were in that 25 mph zone. Mr.
Rich Weber, a resident from Ramapo Lane said that he appreciates the Officer that came out
and the presence of an Officer has helped; also putting the lines down has helped a lot. Mr. Weber said that he wants to go on record that
the recommendations of Lt. Kimmins of eliminating that stop sign – he would hate to
see that happen. Mr. Ted Quinones, a resident
from 2178 Wallace Street said that he had volunteered their driveway for Officer Torres to
sit in and observe the speeders. Chairman said
that maybe since school is out, it could be one of the reasons things have calmed down.
The Board thanked Lt. Kimmins for all the department work.
Mr. John Moore, a resident presented to the Board pictures that he took at
Brodhead Park of the trash/garbage from over the weekend and he asked where are the
guards; Chairman said that we are working on it.
Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting, June 7,
2011, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Eppley moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting, June 7, 2011, 7:00 P.M. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Bills: General Fund-$21,007.71. Mr. Cramer moved
to approve payment of bills for $21,007.71 from the General Fund. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Bills: Glen Brook Golf Course Fund-$6,890.97. Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment of bills in the amount of
$6,890.97 from the Glen Brook Golf Course Fund. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
1. Final Major Subdivision Plan –
Godfrey’s Ridge Phase III – SALDO #06-13, Planning Commission Recommendation:
Action Deadline: 12-21-2011. Mr. Eppley
addressed this item stating that there’s no change in status particularly on the
sewer issue and he moved to table. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Set Hearing Date For Petition By OK-2
Restaurant Group, LLC To Amend Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Eppley
said at the last Planning Commission Workshop, they didn’t have enough members so the
Chairman asked that it be tabled until their next workshop and he moved to table this item. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. McKeown Minor Subdivision Plan – SALDO
#2010-10: Planning Commission Recommendation: Action Deadline: 8-2-2011. Mr. Eppley
said that he received a letter today from Ray Rogers, Surveyor with Frank Smith requesting
the plan be tabled for the July 5th and July 19th Supervisors’
meetings working out negotiations to obtain EDU’s for the project. Mr. Eppley said that we are good time wise
until August 2nd and he moved to table
at the applicant’s request. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2011-36 Pertaining to
Dedication of Blue Bird Drive Extension – DEPG South Phase I. Mr. Eppley said that he has a letter dated June 21,
2011 from our engineer, Chris McDermott of Reilly Associates and based on his inspection
with our Roadmaster; it looks like everything is satisfactory regarding the road being
dedicated - however, we do not have a stormwater maintenance agreement with the developer
yet; this is for the south side and the stormwater system connects both the north side and
the south side project. Mr. Eppley added that
because it’s not urgent that the developer is pushing that we seek a Stormwater
Maintenance Agreement with the developer before we take this section of road for
dedication and he moved to table this item. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Zoning
Ordinance Amendment Request By B.C.R.A. – Water Resources Management Facility (SIC
4941/9511) Added to Schedule I. Mr. Eppley
said that he met with Ken Brown, the manager of BCRA and Nate Oiler, their engineer from
RKR Hess regarding their request to zone for water resources management facilities in the
township as well as major essential facilities which expands into other utilities, such as
gas companies, sewer systems, etc. and what they are going to propose are some specific
amendments just for water resource facilities not other utilities because concerns are for
the size of compound where it could be built like a well house and the size of a tank. Mr. Eppley said that they are going to come back to
us with some proposals on how to zone for just water resources management facilities and
he moved to table this item. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
New Business:
1. Open Paving Bids. Mr. Deetz opened and read aloud the paving bids as follows: Hanson
Aggregates – Wearing Course 3,870 tons, unit price $79.25 – Total -
$306,697.50, 700 tons of 25.0mm binder course - $71.25 per ton – Total - $49,875.00,
16,600 Lf of 4” traffic lines, white edge fog lines – 0.14cents – Total -
$2,324.00 and 16,600 Lf of 4” traffic lines, yellow center lines – 0.14cents
– Total - $2,324.00 – Grand Total -
$361,220.50; Pennsy Supply/Slusser Brothers
– 3,870 tons of wearing course, unit price
$94.50 – Total $365,715.00, 700 tons of 25.0 mm binder course – $133.00 –
Total - $93,100.00, 16,660 Lf 4” traffic lines 0.19cents – Total - $3,154.00,
16,600 tons Lf 4” traffic lines 0.19cents –
Grand Total - $465,123.00; Mucshlitz
Excavating, Inc. – 3,870 tons of wearing course, unit price - $97.00 – Total
- $375,390.00, 700 tons of 25.0mm binder course, unit price - $93.00 – Total -
$65,100.00, 16,600 Lf 4” traffic lines - .10cents – Total - $1,660.00 and 16,600
Lf – 4” traffic lines - .10cents – Total $1,660.00 – Grand Total - $443,810.00; Locust Ridge – 3,870 tons of Wearing Course -
unit price $83.20 – Total - $321,984.00, 700 tons of 25.mm binder course - $70.90
unit price – Total -$49,630.00, 16,600 Lf 4” traffic lines - .11 – Total -
$1,826.00, 16.600 Lf 4” traffic lines - .011 – Total - $1,826.00 – Grand Total - $375,266.00.
2. Authorize Contribution to Monroe
County Litter Control and Beautification In The Amount of $2,000.00 – Budget Line
Item #460.002. Mr. Cramer
said that this is something that we do every year and moved to authorize contribution to Monroe County
Litter Control beautification in the amount of $2,000.00, budget line Item #460.002. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Planning Commission Recommendation
– SALDO Amendment For Principal and Accessory Solar Energy Land Development and/or
Subdivisions. Mr. Eppley
said that this item and the next two items would be good to have a Supervisors’
workshop on; there is a pending zoning amendment for principal facilities where solar
panels would be an energy project, such as being discussed with the school district and
this particular one would be for the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance where we
would incorporate solar easements and solar energy projects into our subdivision land
development ordinance. Mr. Eppley said what we
have tonight is a draft of the ordinance of what he had submitted to both the
Environmental Advisory Council and the Planning Commission; we are not ready to adopt them
until we have further discussion amongst the Supervisors, the Planning Commission members,
EAC members and members of the public. Chairman
asked if he would like to set up a workshop prior to advertising this for a public
hearing, Mr. Eppley replied yes, in the next two or three weeks, it shouldn’t take
that long; it is vacation season and he’ll call the members. Mr. Eppley moved
to table Item 3. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Planning
Commission Recommendation – Zoning Ordinance Amendment Permitting Solar Energy
Systems As Accessory Use In Any Zoning District. Mr.
Eppley moved to table. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Planning
Commission Recommendation – Zoning Ordinance Amendment For Certain Amusement Services
In Certain Districts. Mr. Eppley
said that Francisco Marques owns International Auto Repair on Stokes Ave. across from
Kulp’s Foundry and he has a mixed marshal arts instructor who wants to put Martial
Arts in his building where the auto shop is and in our zoning ordinance, it’s not
permitted and you have to go through a Special Exception to get that – so things like
dance studios, halls, physical fitness facilities, gymnastics instruction are all
classified under amusement services. Mr.
Eppley said that we have to take a look comprehensively uses and to make it easier for
these types of business to locate in those facilities.
Mr. Eppley moved to table this item also. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Authorize
Release Request #1 For Vinayak Holiday Inn Express In The Amount Of $176,868.50 Per
Recommendation Of Township Engineer. Mr.
Cramer said that this is the Holiday Inn being built out West Main Street/Rte.209 by
Rinehart’s Car Dealership and he has a letter from our township engineer recommending
release of $176,868.50 at this time. Mr.
Cramer moved to authorize release Request #1 for
Vinayak Holiday Inn Express in the amount of $176,868.50 per recommendation of township
engineer. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Moore asked the Board if there is someone in charge of the guards that he could
leave the pictures with and perhaps he could respond to the guards’ performance which
is not up to par, Chairman said that he is going to turn them over to the person
who’s in charge of the guards. Mr. Eppley
said that they informed them the last time you were here about the music, Mr. Moore asked
if someone could be here at the next meeting to speak to the people like the Lieuntant
did; Mr. Eppley said that he will speak to him tomorrow.
Executive Session:
Mr. Decker moved to recess to
executive session at 8:00 P.M. Mr. Cramer
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Decker moved
to return to regular session at 9:03 P.M. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman said that we discussed litigation, real
estate matters and asked if there were any motions to come before the Board, Mr. Decker
said for the previous agreement moved that we
authorize the reimbursement to Phil DiBello sum not exceeding $1,339.20 for culvert pipe
to correct the drainage problem on Dogwood Road. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
There
being no further business, Mr. Eppley moved to
adjourn the meeting at 9:04 P.M. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully
submitted,
Judith Ann Adkins
Recording Secretary
TOWNSHIP OF STROUD BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING, JULY 19, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors was called to order
by Chairman, Edward C. Cramer, at 7:00 P.M., with the Pledge of Allegiance, at 1211 North
Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pa. Also present
were Vice Chairman & Secretary, Daryl A. Eppley; Township Solicitor, Richard E. Deetz;
Office Manager & Recording Secretary, Judy Adkins.
Supervisor/Roadmaster, James L. Decker has a summer head cold and he will not be
present tonight and also absent was Township Engineer, Chris McDermott.
Public Comments: Chairman asked if there were any comments on
non-agenda items. Mr. John Moore, a resident was present and he felt that he was giving
Mr. Cramer and Mr. Eppley an injustice and praising Mr. Decker on the great job done in
the parks, it was not his intention to praise Mr. Decker and not the whole Board for the
work done at Brodhead Park and his sincere apologies if it seemed that way. Mr. Eppley said that they appreciate his overseeing
on the park issues and the Board thanked him for his comments.
Approve Minutes of Public Hearing, April 5, 2011, 7:25 P.M., Ordinance No. 4 of
2011 - Outdoor Wood-Fired Boilers. Mr.
Eppley moved to approve the minutes of the Public
Hearing on April 5, 2011, 7:25 P.M., Ordinance No. 4 of 2011, Outdoor Wood-Fired Boilers. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting, July 5, 2011, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Eppley moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting,
July 5, 2011, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Cramer
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Bills: General Fund: $134,335.43. Mr. Cramer moved
to approve payment of bills from the General Fund in the amount of $134,335.43. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Bills: Glen Brook Golf Course: $13,633.20. Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment of bills from the Glen Brook
Golf Course for $13,633.20. Mr. Eppley
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report: Month of June.
Roadmaster’s Report: Mr. Decker, Roadmaster, not present, no report given.
Police Report: Chairman
said that the Police Report for the month of June is available for review.
Solicitor’s Report: Mr. Deetz
said that he just has agenda and executive session items.
Engineer’s Report: Mr.
McDermott, Engineer not present, no report given.
Fire Department Report: Chairman
said that the Fire Chief is not present. Mr.
Eppley said that he attended the Grand Opening for Whitestone Corner Nursing Facility; Mr.
Mike Kelly, President informed him that they are planning an August kick-off for the fund
raiser for the Fire Department and that the Fire Chief, Dave Smalley get in touch.
Old Business:
2. Set Hearing Date For Petition By OK-2 Restaurant
Group, LLC to Amend Zoning Ordinance.
3. McKeown
Minor Subdivision Plan – SALDO #2010-10; Planning Commission Recommendation: Action
Deadline: 8-2-11. Mr. Eppley said that we
received a letter at our July 5th meeting; Ray Rogers requested a tabling for
July 5th and July 19th, they are still working out sewer EDU’s
for the project and he moved to table at the
applicant’s request. Mr. Cramer
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Adopt
Resolution No. 2011-36 Pertaining To Dedication of Blue Bird Drive Extension – DEPG
South Phase I. Mr. Eppley addressed this
item stating that we are waiting to get the Stormwater Management Agreement in hand before
we take over dedication of the Blue Bird Drive Extension; there’s a draft in the
works and he moved to table this item. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Zoning
Ordinance Amendment Request By B.C.R.A. – Water Resources Management Facility. Mr. Eppley addressed this item stating that he
has not received anything yet and maybe we want to take this off our agenda until we get
their proposal, Mr. Cramer said that he agrees with that.
Mr. Eppley moved to table and to
remove and put back on the agenda upon receipt of a proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Award
Paving Bid. Mr. Cramer said that there are
some questions they have and moved to table until
our next meeting. Mr. Eppley seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
New
Business:
1. Approve and Authorize Signing of Acknowledgment of Condominium Development of
the DEPG North Side Project. Mr. Deetz
addressed this item stating that DEPG North has three Phases and he has a map of the
Phases, showing Phase I is the front part which was first constructed, Phase III is where
Sonic and Advance Auto is and Phase II is completely undeveloped and the infrastructure is
tied together for all three phases. Mr. Deetz
said after discussion there’s been proposed an acknowledgement of condominium
development for the north side project. Mr.
Deetz said that there’s some legal controversy whether a condominium can be declared
in Pennsylvania on a vacant parcel of land and after reviewing these documents, he feels
that we are ready to go and recommends approval. Present
on behalf of this plan was Mr. Marc Wolfe, Attorney and Mr. Jim DePetris, Developer. After a brief discussion concerning the
documents, Mr. Eppley moved to approve and
authorize signing of
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2011-36 Pertaining To Adopting Additional Rules and
Regulations Governing The Use and Enjoyment of Pinebrook and Brodhead Parks. Mr. Eppley addressed this item stating that
Pinebrook and Brodhead Parks are going from overuse to abuse and asked Mr. Deetz review
some key paragraphs in the Resolution. Mr.
Deetz said that the Resolution adopts rules and regulations regarding use and enjoyment of
Pinebrook and Brodhead Parks. Mr. Deetz read
from the Resolution No. 2011-36, (a) the free use and enjoyment of Pinebrook and Brodhead
Parks is hereby limited and restricted to residents and taxpayers of Stroud Township and
may enter into Reciprocal Recreational Use Agreements with the townships, (b) provides
that the person seeking to freely use and enjoy Pinebrook and Brodhead Parks shall exhibit
upon request to an authorized agent or representative of the Township, an appropriate
proof of residency within Stroud Township, or such other municipality with Monroe County
that may have entered into a reciprocal recreational use agreement and (c) any other
person that if your not a resident of Stroud Township or another municipality in Monroe
County that has a reciprocal recreational use agreement, you are then required and
mandated to pay a daily use fee in such manner as may be designated by resolution to be
approved by the Supervisors and (d) provide that all officers of Stroud Area Regional
Police Department, all Pennsylvania State Constables and any other law enforcement
officers are authorized and directed to remove any persons who enter Pinebrook and
Brodhead Parks, who do not qualify for entry and the aforesaid parcels of land have been
purchased and maintained and have been established for park and recreational purposes for
the free use and enjoyment by the citizens and taxpayers of Stroud Township who bear the
financial burden and expense for said park lands. Mr. Deetz stated that this establishes a
basis for setting a daily use fee which is going to be done in a few minutes and he
recommends this. The Board thanked Mr. Deetz
for the preparation of the Resolutions for the parks; Mr. Cramer said that by doing this
by Resolution and Fee Schedule is a lot simpler than an Ordinance where we have to
advertise and have a public hearing and by doing it by Resolution, it takes effect
immediately. Mr. Cramer moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-36 pertaining to
adopting additional rules and regulations governing the use and enjoyment of Pinebrook and
Brodhead Parks. Mr. Eppley seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2011-37
Pertaining To Revised Fee Schedule For The Year 2011 and Adoption of a Park Use Fee For
Non-Resident Users Pinebrook and Brodhead Parks. Mr.
Eppley addressed this item stating that when we hold our Reorganization Meeting in
January, we adopt a fee schedule for the year and we added a paragraph which states that
the Board of Supervisors hereby adopts and approves a park use fee for non-resident users
of Pinebrook and Brodhead Park at the daily rate of $20.00 per vehicle for the vehicle
transporting non-resident users to Pinebrook or Brodhead Park in accordance with
Resolution No. 2011-36 which was the prior resolution.
Mr. Eppley added so what we added to our fee schedule which is several pages
- under Page 3, Section 7 – Miscellaneous Fees, we inserted a park use fee for a
non-resident daily vehicle is $20.00 and that’s the amendment to the revised fee
schedule. Mr. Eppley made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2011-37
pertaining to revised fee schedule for the year 2011 and adopt park use fee for
non-resident users of Pinebrook and Brodhead Parks.
Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cramer added that we had three parks gated so
that we can close them possibly this week-end and we talked about hiring either a security
company or we may hire some officers from the school districts that are off during the
summer. Mr. Cramer added that Stroudsburg and
Stroud are paying $4,300.00 which is a separate part of regional budget and if we hire
guys to collect fees, keep the security from 1 to 9 to close at dusk and close the gates. Mr. Eppley said that a team of two officers will
collect the fee at each park, so you can’t get in unless you pay the fee and we are
having signs made up to that effect and there may be the need for some type of security to
come by and make sure people clear out and the gates are locked up at night. Mr. Eppley added that we are trying to work on
solution to this problem.
Dave
Smalley, Fire Chief arrived at 7:27 P.M. and he apologized for being late and thought that
the meeting was at 7:30 P.M. Chairman said
that we will go to the Fire Dept. report, Mr. Smalley reported that there’s a
discrepancy on the number of fire calls for June, his report shows 39 calls requested for
service and the monthly total report that Billy Unruh, Ass’t Fire Chief was 52 and
we’ll go with 39 calls for now which is about average – we have between 40-50
calls per month with house fires, rescues and automatic alarms, etc. Mr. Smalley said that they had a little progress
on the tower truck on the Whitestone Corners Project; Mr. Eppley said that he went to the
Grand Opening last Friday and Mike Kelly offered a day in August where they want to do the
kick-off and to contact Sue Keifer for the details. Mr.
Smalley said that they have a committee in place to replace one of the Pierce trucks
that’s beginning to fail and to replace with a small truck that does multiple jobs
and will be the first one of this type in the township and getting together specs for
bidding. Mr. Smalley added that they had a
little progress on their building project; they had an article in the Pocono Record to get
some awareness out there that we are looking for property and there will be additional
mailings for their fund drive and in the township newsletter in the fall. Mr. Smalley also said that their Rescue Engine No.
375 was involved in an accident on North Fifth Street on July 8 around midnight, when the
door opens there’s no warning indicator to the driver and the rescue tool fell out of
the back of the truck and damaged three vehicles on North Fifth Street as well as
destroyed the tool. The Board thanked Chief
Smalley for the Fire Report.
4. Open Pavement Markings Bid. Mr. Deetz opened and read aloud the Pavement
Markings Bids
as following: Traffic Lines, Inc. – Item No. 1
– Shafer’s Schoolhouse Road & Bus. Rte. 209 - $1,975.00, Item No. 2 –
Shafer’s Schoolhouse Road & 4-lane 209 - $1,975.00 – Total - $3,950.00 and
Interstate Road Management – Item No. 2 – Shafer’s Schoolhouse Road &
209 - $2,800.00, Item No. 2 – Shafer’s Schoolhouse Road & 4-lane 209 -
$4,425.00 – Total - $7,225.00. Mr.
Eppley moved to table for review. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Authorize Signing of Contract With
Keystate Publishers, Inc. for Codification Of Ordinances – Partial Payment of
$2,334.00, Budget Line Item #414.317. Mr. Eppley addressed this item stating that
since 1998 with all the amendments to our Zoning Ordinance, there have been several amendments over the last
12 to 13 years, subdivision land ordinances amendments, stand alone ordinances and
resolutions. Mr. Eppley said companies that do
codification work will put this all in one book from the first ordinance to the last
ordinance with resolutions and this is something that the Planning Commission has been
hounding us for and is very difficult to follow the change of new ordinances that have
been adopted since 1998; also residents would be able to have access to our ordinances
online, engineers, attorneys and anybody could go online and download or review our
ordinances. Mr. Eppley said that we received
two proposals – one for $18,500.00 and one for $11,670.00 from Keystate Publishers in
Shippensburg, the first installment would be $2,334.00 and we would start working on it
this year and by next year at this time it would be done and we budgeted for it. Mr. Eppley moved
to authorize the signing of the contract with Keystate Publishers, Inc. for Codification
of Ordinances partial payment of $2,334.00, Budget Line Item #414.317. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Authorize
Township Engineer To Prepare Minor Subdivision Plan Of Learn Property and Perform Other
Related Engineering Services. Mr. Cramer moved to authorize Township Engineer to prepare minor
subdivision plan of Learn property and perform other related engineering services. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
7. Correction
of Release #1 of Security For Vinayak Corp. From $176,868.50 to $126,868.50 Per
Recommendation Of Township Engineer. Mr.
Cramer said that we realized that $50,000.00 of the work had already been completed and
the bond was for $50,000.00 less, so the engineer corrected the letter; we are ratifying
and approving that amended release. Mr. Eppley
added that was the demolition of the old Alpine Motor Inn before they started building the
Holiday Inn Express, that’s the difference for the demolition. Mr. Cramer moved
to the correction of that Release for $176,868.50 to $126,868.50. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Moore
said that he had a suggestion on having available hand outs on the general rules of the
park, No Alcohol, No Smoking, Charcoal Only in the fire pits, Mr. Cramer said that they
are having signs made up – Park Closed, Daily Parking Fee Non-Resident - $20.00 and
we can get some that have the list of rules that we can post on the fences in the park. Mr. Moore said that the signs for posting is low
and what they do is park their car in front of the board then you can’t see it.
Executive Session: Mr. Cramer moved to recess to executive session at 7:42 P.M. to
discuss litigation, property acquisition and personnel matters. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Cramer moved to go back into regular session at
7:57 P.M. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Chairman
said that they discussed litigation matters and there were no motions to come before the
Board.
There being no further business, Mr. Eppley moved
to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 P.M. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith Ann Adkins
Recording Secretary
TOWNSHIP OF STROUD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 2, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors was called to order
by Chairman, Edward C. Cramer, at 7:00 P.M., with the Pledge of Allegiance, at 1211 North
Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pa. Also present
were Vice-Chairman & Secretary, Daryl A. Eppley; Supervisor/Roadmaster, James L.
Decker; Township Solicitor, Richard E. Deetz; Office Manager & Recording Secretary,
Judy Adkins. Absent was Township Engineer,
Chris McDermott of Reilly Associates.
Public Comments: Chairman asked if there were any comments on
non-agenda items. Mrs. Joelyne Pohutsky, a
resident of 1211 Christopher Street said that this started about a year ago with a
neighbor having campfires every weekend asking what can be done about this, she called the
police and they said it was legal and there was nothing they can do about it. Chairman said that we may have to tie up a loophole
in our ordinance to include open burning of any type, including campfires in a residential
area or something of that nature; we do allow household waste on Saturdays from 7:00 AM to
5:00 PM in a burning barrel or container but not recyclable items. Mr. Eppley said that her husband, Joseph came in to
see him concerning the campfire or opening burning and he will be in touch with the Police
Dept. on education of the ordinance. Mr.
Decker said it’s unfortunate that we don’t have the Police Dept. interpreting
the ordinance the way that it was intended when it was written and the approach is to
educate our Police Dept. and then go from there. Chairman
said that if there is something in our ordinance and we can have our Zoning Officer cite
them, Mr. Decker said he thinks that the Zoning Officer can write a non-traffic citation
on the spot. Mr. Eppley said that he will see
if the Zoning Officer has sent an enforcement letter out; he will see if something has
been done in that regard. Mrs. Pohutsky said
that she appreciates anything that can be done. Mr.
John Moore, a resident said that he would like to thank the Supervisors for personally
coming down to see the destruction and total disregard for anything that is nice in the
parks. Mr. Moore asked if the parks will
be closed, Chairman said that all three parks will be closed this weekend until we get it
under control, we are doing the best we can.
Approve Minutes of the Public Hearing, April 5, 2011, 7:00 P.M., Ordinance No. 5 of
2011–Refinancing Open Space Debt. Mr. Eppley
moved to approve the minutes of the Public
Hearing, April 5, 2011, 7:00 P.M., Ordinance No. 5 of 2011-Refinancing Open Space Debt. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 19, 2011, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Eppley moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting,
July 19, 2011, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Decker
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Bills: Glen Brook - $30,179.83.
Mr. Cramer said that this includes the school tax bill in the amount of
$26,000.00 and he moved to approve payment of bills
in the amount of $30,179.83 from the Glen Brook Account.
Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
1. Final Major Subdivision Plan –
Godfrey’s Ridge Phase III – SALDO #06-13, Planning Commission Recommendation:
Action Deadline: 12-21-2011.
2. Set
Hearing Date For Petition By OK-2 Restaurant Group, LLC To Amend Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Eppley
addressed this item stating that our Planning Administrator, John DeCusatis said that the
Planning Commission will be discussing this at their August meeting and he moved to table.
Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3. McKeown Minor Subdivision Plan – SALDO
#2010-10: Planning Commission Recommendation: Action Deadline: 8-2-2011. Mr. Eppley
said that he received a letter dated August 1st from Ray Rogers from Frank
Smith’s office and read said letter requesting this item to be tabled until October
17, 2011; he moved to table and to grant the time
extension until October 17, 2011. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2011-38 Pertaining To
Dedication of Blue Bird Extension – DEPG South Phase I.
Mr. Eppley
said that this matter involves getting a Stormwater Management Agreement from the
developer which is near completion and should be ready for our next meeting in August and
he moved to table. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Award Paving Bids.
Mr. Decker
addressed this item stating that the proposals submitted were reviewed and calculated; the
low bidder was Hanson at $361,220.50 which exceeds the funds that are available and he
prepared a memo dated July 18th reducing the binder portion of the contract
from 700 tons to 200 tons which would bring it to $329,947.50 and that would leave
additional wearing course material to carry the project beyond the original work Station
83000. Mr. Cramer said that he and Jim met
last week with John Davis, our Municipal Representative from PennDOT; we received three
bids, two of the bidders actually have paving plants or plants that prepare the macadam
and also because of all the roadwork that’s being done in the area – its created
a demand that’s caused the price to come in at $10.00 per ton higher than other
areas. Mr. Cramer said that this amount of
money would use all the Liquid Fuels money and takes away from the Equipment Fund and any
money set aside for future purchase of equipment and does about 2/3 of the road which
leaves the rest of the road unpaved. Mr.
Cramer added that when he was talking to John Davis, we should see an increase of
$70,000.00 to $80,000.00 in our Liquid Fuels money with the census increase and we
won’t see as many road paving projects and the price will come down that we could do
the whole road and at this point in time, he would rather save the money or do a smaller
project. Mr. Decker said it’s an option
that he considered adding that Locust Ridge has most of the Interstate work; Hanson has
most of the SR work, they did Chipperfield Drive and they are scheduled to do North Fifth
Street and Stokes Ave. so that may be why the prices are so high because they necessarily
don’t need the work and to table the paving project for the entire year, save the
money and do a bigger project next year. Mr.
Eppley said that he appreciates the efforts to look closely at this and we don’t want
to be in a position the way PennDOT is and we should look at some priority projects. After discussion concerning the cost and the timing
on the contract, Mr. Decker moved to table. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Award Pavement Marking Bids. Mr. Decker addressed this item stating that we
received two proposals, Interstate Road Management, Hazleton for $7,225.00
and Traffic Lines Inc., Farmington, New Jersey for
$3,950.00, they are both PennDOT pre-certified and we award it to the low bidder, Traffic Lines, Inc. for $3,950.00
replacing all eradication of existing worn payment markings and the installation of new
thermoplastic pavement markings as required at Business Rte. 209 Intersection with
Shafer’s Schoolhouse Road and 4-Lane Rte. 209 & Shafer Schoolhouse Road. Mr. Decker made a motion to award the contract of Traffic Lines
Inc. for $3,950.00. Mr. Eppley seconded
the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business:
1. Open
Bituminous Seal Coat Bids. Mr. Deetz
opened and read aloud the bids as follows: Asphalt
Maintenance – Unit price - $5.98, Total -
$39,468.00 and Dosch King Emulsions –
Unit price - $3.45, Total - $22,770.00. Chairman said that this is for Larson Lane in
Cherry Valley; Mr. Decker said that we meet in two weeks and he moved to table and review them to make sure that they
both comply with the provisions. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Ratify Signing Traffic Signal
Upgrade Plans – SR611. Mr. Decker
addressed this item stating that this is for the entire corridor beginning at
Shafer’s Schoolhouse Road proceeding to the south to Pocono Commons Drive, the
Shoppes at Stroud, Terrace & Applegate, Main Mall Drive, East Mall Drive and
Chipperfield Drive; they’re creating two congestion areas that will be interconnected
and there will be a progressive system and a responsive system that will react to volumes
of traffic on the main corridor and most importantly to eliminate the strand wire signal
arrangement at East Mall & Main Mall and install poles & mast arms which will get
the signals up to a legal height limit, it’s a Federal PennDOT project funded by the
Federal Highway and there’s no cost to the township.
Mr. Decker said that he reviewed the plans today with the Engineer and found
everything to be in order and he made some minor corrections to the engineer that needed
to be included; he signed the Mylars and sent them to Harrisburg and Allentown for their
consideration. Mr. Decker said that we are
ratifying the mylars that he signed earlier today; Mr. Eppley moved ratifying signing Traffic Signal Upgrade Plans
for SR611. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Authorize Signing Proposal for Phase
I Site Assessment On Learn Property by MEA Environmental Services In The Amount of
$1,500.00 – Budget Line Item #436.313. Mr.
Eppley addressed this item stating that this is in conjunction with our Learn property
project and we need to get this done as part of our site investigation and he moved to authorize signing the proposal for Phase I
Site Assessment on the Learn property by MEA Environmental Services in the amount of
$1,500.00, Budget Line Item #436.313. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Planning
Commission Recommendation – Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Section 5.395 –
Nursery Schools and Child Day Care Center Accessing to Church Use. Mr. Eppley addressed this item stating that the
Planning Commission was approached by the Lighthouse Church on Chipperfield Drive about
putting in a daycare within the Church facility and presently the zoning district there
does not provide for nursery or daycares. Mr.
Eppley said that he worked with the Planning Commission and John DeCusatis, our Planning
Administrator on how we can zone for nursery schools and daycares as accessorily uses to
existing Churches. Mr. Eppley said that he
provided to the Board a copy of the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow
for daycares as accessory to Churches but if there’s a need for building expansion or
other site improvements that would trigger a land development plan – this is just for
an accessory use within an existing Church. Mr.
Eppley said that there’s not much more work to be done on the draft ordinance and
perhaps working with Richard this would be ready for a hearing. Mr. Eppley moved
to set a hearing date of September 20, 2011, 7:00 P.M. on the proposed zoning ordinance
amendment for nursery schools and child daycare centers accessory to Church uses and to
forward to the draft ordinance to the County and Township Planning Commissions for review
and comment. Mr. Decker seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Planning Commission Recommendation
– Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Principal Solar Energy Facility Overlay Zoning
District. Mr. Eppley
addressed this item stating that this particular ordinance is to zone for solar energy
facilities which primarily produce energy, electricity or thermal for mostly off site use. Mr. Eppley referred to the project that has been
discussed between Energy in the Bank, a company and the school district, this would be for
that kind of facility – the term solar farms verses someone having a solar panel on
the ground or on the roof to serve their residence or commercial building on the same site
– this would be for a principal use for a solar electric facility on a piece of land
with that energy being produced for off site use. Mr.
Eppley said for the last year, they have been going through many different model
ordinances; the Environmental Advisory Council and the Planning Commission has worked on
this project and we talked about it at our Special Meeting on July 20th. Mr. Eppley said that he thinks that
another workshop should be scheduled to work on this so part of the ordinance would be to
establish overlay districts and where do we want to zone for these facilities. After Mr.
Eppley’s brief description on this proposed ordinance, he moved to table this item. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Executive Session: Mr. Cramer moved to go into executive session to discuss
litigation, property acquisition and personnel issues at 7:48 P.M. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Decker moved to return to regular session at 8:38
P.M. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Chairman
said that the Board discussed litigation, personnel matters and land acquisition. Mr. Cramer made
a motion to hire Harold Hock for part-time cleaning purposes and not to exceed eight hours
a week at $9.00 per hour beginning August 1, 2011.
Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Mr. Eppley moved
to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 P.M. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith Ann Adkins
Recording Secretary
TOWNSHIP OF
STROUD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 16, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
Solicitor’s
Report: Mr. Deetz
said that he has just agenda and real estate for executive session.
Engineer’s Report: Chairman said that the Engineer’s not present
– no report given.
Fire Report: Dave Smalley, Fire Dept. reported that for the month of July, the
Fire Dept. responded to 45 requests for service which seems to be the norm these days
between 40-50 calls. Mr. Smalley also said
that on July 8th, one of our last founding members, Emil Von Broock passed
away, he’ll be missed severely in the Department; he was very active until he started
getting sick and he was the backbone of the Department for 50 years. Mr. Smalley said that they will do a dedication to
Emil sometime in the future. Mr. Smalley also
reported that they are making progress on a new point truck which will replace the
Equinoxes that’s in the station and they narrowed it down to one manufacturer after
going thru the re-bids. Mr. Smalley said that
they are waiting on Whitestone Corners to find out what is going to be happening with
their Grand Opening and their Fundraising efforts to assist them in purchasing a tower
truck as their original plan to get a CO; they are still waiting for a couple of parcels
to replace what they have there and with the re-addressing, they are waiting for some
final things. Mr. Smalley said that their
annual fund drive notice will be going out before October to start off Fire Prevention
Week and that’s their biggest fundraiser of the year.
Mr. Decker asked Mr. Smalley about the story the Pocono Record did on the Fire
Dept. looking for land – was there any response, Mr. Smalley replied nothing what so
ever on that.
Old Business:
1. Final
Major Subdivision Plan – Godfrey’s Ridge Phase III – SALDO #06-13, Planning
Commission Recommendation: Action Deadline: 12-21-2011.
Mr. Eppley addressed this item stating that there is no change in status
with the sewer siphon line and he moved to table. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Set
Hearing Date For Petition By OK-2 Restaurant Group, LLC To Amend Zoning Ordinance.
3. McKeown Minor Subdivision Plan
– SALDO #2010-10: Planning Commission Recommendation: Action Deadline: 10-17-2011. Mr. Eppley addressed this item
stating that he received a letter today from Frank Smith requesting their plan be tabled
and he moved to table this item as requested by
the applicant. Mr. Decker seconded
the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Adopt
Resolution No. 2011-38 Pertaining To Dedication of Blue Bird Extension – DEPG South
Phase I. Mr. Deetz
said that there was a payment to be received and he’s not sure if that came in or
not, Mr. Eppley said that he has a copy of one check for $1,845.00 which was the
outstanding balance for the two invoices due and we are still waiting for another check;
we want to make a condition acting on the resolution subject to receipt of the payment and
also under New Business-Item No. 1 subject to signing of the Stormwater Maintenance and
Memorandum. Mr. Deetz said that they have been
signed by DEPG; it’s really a separate and independent matter and could be approved
when we get to that point. Mr. Eppley made a motion to adopt the Resolution No. 2011-41
subject to receipt of payment. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Award Paving Bid. Mr. Cramer said that we need to discuss this
further and he moved to table.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Award Bituminous Seal Coat Bids. Mr. Decker
addressed this item stating that at our last meeting we had two proposals, one from
Asphalt Solutions with the unit price of $5.98 and Dosch King at $3.45 per unit price,
both proposals met the intent of the specifications and the criteria. Mr. Decker said that we saw the correspondence for
the unsuccessful bidder claiming concern that the low bidder may be up to shenanigans. Mr. Eppley asked Mr. Deetz if he had a chance to
review the file today, Mr. Deetz replied yes he did and asked if whether the low bidder,
Dosch King whether they confirmed their bid and asked if anyone contacted them. Mr. Decker said that they contacted John Davis at
the District Office after hearing the other vendor had some issues, Dosch King has been in
business since 1970; they just completed a PennDOT contract in the amount of $537,000.00
and they have been incorporated doing work in Pennsylvania for 41 years, they have a list
of different municipalities that they’re done work for.
Mr. Deetz asked whether they claimed any error and he thinks the answer to
that is no, Mr. Decker said no, it’s a unit price and if you do the math, the
quantity times the unit price is correct. Mr.
Deetz said that he finds the complaint letter without merit; Mr. Decker said that he has
no issue with Dosch King and he spoke with Harold Werkheiser at Pocono Township and they
have done work for Pocono Township. Mr. Decker
said that he has no problem making a recommendation to accept the low bid, Mr. Eppley
asked what the amount was – Mr. Decker said that the unit price was $3.45; the total
bid was $22,770.00. Mr. Cramer asked if this
was scheduled to come from General Fund, Mr. Decker replied yes and Mr. Cramer asked if
seal coat was allowed in Liquid Fuel money, Mr. Decker replied yes. Mr. Cramer said since we’re meeting Thursday,
maybe we ought to table this, Mr. Decker moved to
table. Mr. Cramer seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business:
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2011-38
Empowering and Directing The Governing Board of the Township To Appoint a Liaison Between
It and Berkheimer. Mr. Cramer
addressed this item stating that Berkheimer is the entity that collects the Earned Income
Tax for the township and keeping people’s information confidential, Berkheimer wants
the Township to appoint the person here that will handle or receive and that’s the
reason for the resolution. Mr. Cramer moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-38 empowering and
directing the Governing Board of the Township to appoint the Secretary of the Township as
the Liaison between it and Berkheimer. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2011-39 Approving Reciprocal Recreational License Agreement
With Borough of Stroudsburg. Mr. Eppley
addressed this item stating that Stroudsburg Borough’s Solicitor, Ralph Matergia has
sent to Mr. Deetz the License Agreement and this was after we sent out our Reciprocal
Agreement from a meeting or so ago. Mr. Deetz
said that he called and they wanted to add a few provisions; he reviewed it and prepared a
resolution to authorize that. Mr. Eppley
moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2011-39
approving the Reciprocal Recreational License Agreement with the Borough of Stroudsburg. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Authorize Signing of Reciprocal
Recreation Agreements with Monroe County Municipalities. Mr.
Eppley addressed this item stating that we are receiving back from several municipalities
the Reciprocal Recreation Use Agreements that we sent out on July 20th, so what
we already haven’t received and what we will receive he thought it be best that we
have authorized signing of these resolutions as they come in from other municipalities. Mr. Decker moved
to authorize the Secretary to sign the Reciprocal Agreements as they are returned to the
office. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2011-40 Ratifying and
Confirming the Filing of an Application with the PLCB and Authorizing the Filing of Any
Required Additional Application or Addendum Pertaining to Glen Brook Municipal Golf Course
Restaurant Liquor License.
6. Accept
Ken Lang’s Resignation From Township Planning Commission; Appoint Victor Keen To
Township Planning Commission To Fulfill Unexpired Term Of Ken Lang Ending 1-01-2014. Mr. Eppley moved
to accept Ken Lang's resignation from the Township Planning Commission and appoint Victor
Keen to Township Planning Commission to fulfill unexpired term of Ken Lang ending
1-01-2014. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
7.
Acknowledge Receipt of $903.00 From Vic and Sharon Keen as Donation For Purchase of Trees
to be Planted on Lands Owned By Stroud Township. Mr. Cramer
addressed this item stating that in the spring, a resident of Stroud Township that use to
stay at Vic’s and Sharon’s Bed & Breakfast in the Borough when they lived
there passed away and in his memory they wanted to plant trees on land owned by the
Township, they brought in a check for $903.00 to cover those trees. Mr. Cramer moved
to acknowledge receipt of $903.00 from Vic and Sharon Keen as donation for purchase of
trees to be planted on lands owned by Stroud Township.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Ratify Signing of Traffic
Signal Construction Plans For Route 611 CCIP Project.
Mr. Eppley addressed this item stating that previously at one of our meetings,
we authorized the signing of the Traffic Signal Permit Plans and these are the Traffic
Signal Construction Plans for the traffic signals from Chipperfield Drive to Shafer’s
Schoolhouse Road. Mr. Eppley moved to ratify signing of the Traffic Signal
Construction Plans for Route 611 CCIP Project. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Discuss
Readdressing Ordinance, Public Forum and Set Hearing Date.
Mr. Eppley
addressed this item stating that the township has to adopt an Ordinance in conjunction
with the new 911 Re-addressing Project, its county wide, its mandated on the township by
the county and to have an Ordinance in place so that every house has an identification
with a building number sign, as well as a post depending on the location of the house, it
may be required to have both so we are working through the details for this re-addressing
ordinance. Mr. Eppley added that it’s not
finalized yet, we do want to have a public forum which is tentatively scheduled for
September 12 at the Junior High School; we understand that there will be about 50 street
name changes and there cannot be duplicates in the same zip code and the mailing is
scheduled for October 14th by the Post Office, so there will be a mass mailing
to property owners of what their new address will be and its been a bear. Mr. Eppley also said that perhaps with the Fire
Dept.’s fundraiser the address signs will be available; Mr. Smalley said that they
have been discussing that and they’re waiting for finalization of the ordinance and
the numbering. Mr. Cramer said the biggest
thing is that nobody likes change; everybody’s box number is going to change and the
other big thing is there’s going to be some street name changes where people have
lived for years on that street because nobody wants to see their street name changed. Mr. Cramer added that unfortunately with the two
boroughs, they refuse to change their street names – example – there’s a
Stokes Ave in the borough and a Stokes Ave in Stroud and our Stokes Ave is going to change
to Mill Creek Road which is not too bad. Mr.
Cramer also said that people are to wait two months before they starting changing their
address and the post office will deliver the mail under the old address for one year, so
people have time and not to jump the gun. Mr.
Cramer said that our ordinance will give people six months to get up the new house signs
and the main thing is for people not to panic on this and it’s for the benefit of
everyone so the Fire Dept., the ambulance and the police can easily find the home. Mr. Cramer said that we have a date set for this
forum and we will advertise in the Pocono Record. Mr.
Decker moved to authorize the Chairman and the
Secretary to execute the facilities use application with the school district. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. John Moore, a
resident asked about agenda item, New Business, No. 3 & 4, the Reciprocal Recreational
Agreement will prevent him from bringing 20 friends from out of the area, Mr. Cramer said
that they are going to have to show their ID and if they have an out-of- state license
plate, they are going to get charged and that this is for residents of Monroe County.
There being no further business, Mr. Decker moved
to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 P.M. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith Ann Adkins
Recording
Secretary
TOWNSHIP OF STROUD BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
Approve Minutes of the Special Meeting, August 18, 2011, 2:00 P.M. Mr. Eppley moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting,
August 18, 2011, 2:00 P.M. Mr. Decker
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Bills: Glen Brook Golf Course - $14,562.53. Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment of bills for Glen Brook Golf
Course for $14,562.53. Mr. Eppley seconded
the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
2. Set Hearing Date For Petition By OK-2 Restaurant
Group, LLC To Amend Zoning Ordinance.
3. McKeown
Minor Subdivision Plan – SALDO #2010-10: Planning Commission Recommendation: Action
Deadline: 10-17-2011. Mr. Eppley said that
he received a letter today from Ray Rogers of Frank Smith Jr., Inc., requesting the plan
be tabled and they are still working on the EDU’s for the project. Mr. Eppley said
that we are good time wise and he moved to table at
the applicant's request. Mr. Cramer
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
New
Business:
4. Planning Commission Recommendation – Zoning
Ordinance Amendment – Transfer of Development Rights.
Mr. Eppley
addressed this item stating this is a project that has been in the works about a year; the
Environmental Advisory Council and the Planning Commission has been working with John
Snook, the Consultant who has done more of these ordinances than any other Consultant in
Pennsylvania. Mr. Eppley said that the primary
purpose of the ordinance is to establish a program for transferable development rights is
to permanently preserve prime farmlands, sensitive natural areas, scenic open spaces
within designated areas of Stroud Township. Mr.
Eppley said that basically we are looking at development rights in the Cherry Valley area
to preserve that property and this could provide financial incentives to land owners in
Cherry Valley to sell their development rights instead of developing their land; we would
do this by an overlay district. Mr. Eppley said for the Supervisors to proceed, they will
need to sit down with John Snook to set up a TDR program and before the end of the year we
could have this ready to go. Mr. Eppley moved to table.
Mr. Cramer asked if we are going to setup a workshop; Mr. Eppley said that
we could set this up during the day and advertise this for during the day. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman
said that concludes our agenda and we need to go into executive session unless someone has
anything else. Mr. Ted Quinones, a resident
from 2178 Wallace Street said the last time he was here – we were going to wait until
September to see what was going to be done with the traffic on Wallace Street. Chairman said that you were not here at our last
meeting, Rich Weber was here and what we did discuss was to see what happens when school
starts to see how much traffic and we don’t have any definite answers yet. Mr. Eppley said that he did speak to Lt. Brian
Kimmins today and he has in the works to bring the speed monitoring trailer out, we also
have our engineer looking at a stop sign at Laurel Street to make that an all way stop. Mr. Quinones thanked the Board.
Executive Session: Mr. Cramer moved to
go into executive session at 7:35 P.M. to discuss litigation, property acquisition and
personnel. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Cramer moved to go back into regular session at
8:25 P.M. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Chairman
stated that the Board discussed litigation, land acquisition and personnel matters and
asked if there were any motions to come before the Board.
Mr. Eppley moved to direct the
solicitor to terminate the Learn Agreement of Sale because funds are not available
adequately to finance the agreement of sale. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully
submitted,
Judith Ann Adkins
Recording
Secretary
TOWNSHIP OF
STROUD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES
PUBLIC FORUM MEETING, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
This Public Forum was advertised in the
Pocono Record on September 7, 2011, September 10, 2011 and September 12, 2011.
There being no further business, Mr. Decker moved
to adjourn the public forum at 7:47 P.M. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith Ann Adkins
Recording
Secretary
TOWNSHIP OF
STROUD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR
MEETING, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011, 7:12 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors was called to order
by Chairman, Edward C. Cramer, with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:12 P.M., at the Stroud
Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pa. Also present were Vice-Chairman & Secretary,
Daryl A. Eppley; Supervisor/Roadmaster, James L. Decker; Township Solicitor, Richard E.
Deetz; Office Manager & Recording Secretary, Judy Adkins. Absent was Township Engineer, Chris McDermott from
Reilly Associates.
Public Comments: Chairman asked if there were any comments on
non-agenda items. There were no public
comments.
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 6, 2011, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Eppley moved to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting, September 6, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Minutes of the Public Forum on Readdressing, September 12, 2011, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Eppley moved to approve the minutes of
the Public Forum, September 12, 2011, 7:00 P.M. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Bills: General Fund: $87,260.51.
Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment of bills from the General Fund for
$87,260.51. Mr. Eppley seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Bills: Glen Brook Golf Course: $5,154.15. Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment of bills
for $5,154.15 from the Glen Brook Golf Course. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Loan: Keystone Government Finance – Sewer Jet - $12,563.72
(#5 of 5) (General Fund). Mr. Decker
moved to approve payment of loan, Keystone Government Finance-Sewer Jet for $12,563.72
from the General Fund, payment 5 of 5. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report: Month of August. Mr.
Cramer read the Treasurer's Report for the month of
August. Mr. Decker moved to approve the
Treasurer's Report for the month of August as presented.
Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Roadmaster’s Report: Mr. Decker, Roadmaster, reported that most of their
program maintenance projects were put on hold because of the weather and since the last
report; we had between 12-18 inches of rain through out the township and at last count 114
trees that they cleaned up and still getting calls of trees that are leaning that have
been damaged by the storms. Mr. Decker also
reported that on Friday, they are scheduled to work with the Brodhead Creek Watershed
Association for clean up on the Pocono Creek the illegal dumping and it will be an all day
effort; they will have two dumpsters there and we are happy to help out that organization. Mr. Decker said that the rest are agenda items
related to paving and liquid fuels.
Police Report: Police Report for the month of August is available for review
after the meeting or at the township office.
Solicitor’s Report: Mr. Deetz said that he has real estate matters for
executive session.
Engineer’s Report: Engineer was not present, no report given.
Fire Dept. Report: Mr. Eppley said that he received an e-mail report today from
Chief Dave Smalley; he reported that the Fire Dept. responded to 72 calls during the month
of August. Mr. Decker added that our
volunteers were a terrific asset and a great help to his department during the storm
events relative to clearing the roads for the emergency vehicles to get through and they
should be commended. Mr. Eppley reported that
there’s been no activity on the White Stone Corners Truck Project that’s
regarding the fundraiser, the White Stone Corners contractor has requested and received a
signed document for the sprinkler connection and Knox box. Also
the department has agreed to purchase a 75’ Quint ladder truck, the paperwork should
be signed within the next couple of days and will have approximately a 1-year build time
and they have not had any activity on the new Firehouse project. Mr. Cramer said that he has a few comments and
questions asking Bill Unruh, Ass’t Fire Chief, that he noticed the fire alarm goes
off sometimes twice a day – is it automatic fire alarms being tripped and if
it’s the case and if it’s same entity each time, we should be citing these
people for getting called out a couple of times a day for an automatic alarm is a lot of
waste of time and money. Mr. Unruh said that
they are getting a lot of calls and they are busy, the fire alarms that they are having
are not doubled up – some of them are automatic alarms and some of them are car
accidents, they are just very busy and the alarms that they are getting are actual alarms
– smoke or steam from a shower, etc. Mr. Unruh added that they will keep track and if
they are getting three or more, they are subject to a fine. Mr.
Cramer said that we have gotten a lot of complaints from the neighbors on how loud the
alarm is – asking if a timing device could go on to silence it from 11:00 P.M. to 5
or 6:00 A.M., so it’s not waking the whole neighborhood up. Mr. Unruh said that he can certainly take it back
to the Fire Department.
Old
Business:
1. Final
Major Subdivision Plan – Godfrey’s Ridge Phase III – SALDO #06-13, Planning
Commission Recommendation: Action Deadline: 12-21-2011.
Mr. Eppley addressed this item stating that he hasn’t received an
update and he moved to table. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Set
Hearing Date For Petition By OK-2 Restaurant Group, LLC To Amend Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Eppley
addressed this item stating that the Planning Commission met last night; he received a few
comments from that workshop; they have made some suggestions and between now and our next
meeting to consider their comments. Mr. Eppley moved to table.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3. McKeown Minor Subdivision Plan – SALDO
#2010-10: Planning Commission Recommendation: Action Deadline: 10-17-2011. Mr. Eppley
addressed this item stating that the applicant, Mr. McKeown is still negotiating with
Pennsylvania American Water Company to obtain EDU’s and this project is at a
standstill; we are good time wise and he moved to
table. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Award
Paving Bids; Discuss Allocation of Liquid Fuels. Mr.
Decker stated that at our last meeting we opened bids for resurfacing Totts Gap Road and
Stroudsmoor Road, the low bid was Locust Ridge Quarry at $227,978.00 and he reviewed the
contract and shows the unit prices and quantities to be in order. Mr. Decker moved
to authorize and award the contract to Locust Ridge Quarry. Mr. Eppley said the price was around $89.00 per
ton, Mr. Decker said $86.00 for wearing and $88.00 for scratch and the numbers are
actually lower than the previous
5. Planning Commission Recommendation – Zoning
Ordinance Amendment – Transfer of Development Rights.
Mr. Eppley
addressed this item stating that he has had e-mails with John Snook of the Brandywine
Conservancy, the Consultant for the Transfer Development Rights Project and if he can make
the workshop for Monday, the 26th at 3:00 P.M., we would need to advertise the
workshop and he moved to table the Transfer of
Development Rights. Mr. Cramer said that
tentatively we are still trying to schedule for Monday, the 26th at 3:00 P.M. Mr. Eppley replied yes. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
New
Business:
1. Discuss Draft E-911 Street and
Address Marker Ordinance; Set Hearing Date. Mr. Cramer
addressed this item stating that today we received a new release date, so instead of the
letters going out on October 21st, it’s pushed back to October 28th. Mr. Eppley said since the Public Forum on the
12th, two people stopped in; he didn’t receive any phone calls and we are
at the point where at the end of business on Friday put this in final form and schedule a
hearing. Mr. Eppley moved to set the hearing date for the consideration of
the E-911 Street and Address Marker Ordinance at 7:00 P.M., October 18, 2011 and that
would be with the understanding that any final revisions to the Ordinance would be
provided to the Board of Supervisors by end of business this Friday. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Discuss Draft Amusement Services
Zoning Ordinance Amendment; Refer To Township and County Planning Commissions; Set Hearing
Date. Mr. Eppley
addressed this item stating that our Schedule I provides for Amusement Services which is a
very extensive list of uses – what’s Amusement Services, Gymnastics Instruction,
Handball Courts, Floor Shows, Hunting Guides, Karate Instruction, Judo Instruction, Picnic
Grounds Operation, Pool Parlors, Ski
3. Discuss Dangerous and Dilapidated
Building on Cardinal Drive Pursuant to Ordinance No. 166. Mr. Eppley said that the Board received a letter
dated September 15, 2011 from John DeCusatis, Planning Administrator on the house that
burned on Cardinal Drive and he has not received a response from a letter dated August 3,
2011 to the property owner and it’s sitting there and nothing is happening. Mr. Eppley said that he has been told that dog or
dogs are being kept on site there, Mr. Decker asked if there was a fire escrow account. Mr. Cramer replied no, they had no fire insurance
and it looks that we are going to have to go through the process and the township is going
to expend the funds to tear it down. Mr. Deetz
asked if anyone has tried to talk to the owner, Mr. Eppley read from the letter from John
and there’s been no response after receipt of that letter. After a brief discussion concerning this burned out
house and two others in the township, Mr. Eppley said that we can start the official process relative to Act 166 and
he moved to act on the dilapidated structure on Cardinal Drive pursuant to Ordinance No.
166. Mr. Jim Somers, a resident asked when
you do this – do you file a lien on those properties, Chairman replied yes as soon as
we know how much we have into it. Mr. Bill
Unruh, a resident said he lives in that neighborhood and he hears a lot of complaints from
the neighbors. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Authorize Signing of County
Financial Assistance Program Grant Application In The Amount of $10,000.00 For Glen to
Glen Feasibility Study. Mr. Cramer
said that this is from Glen Park to Glen Brook Trail Feasibility Study; Mr. Eppley said
that Tim Herd, Executive Director of Stroud Regional Open Space and Recreation Commission
spoke to Christine Dettore, the Open Space Coordinator for Monroe County concerning a
grant from the County’s Open Space Program for $10,000.00 and a match of $10,000.00
will come from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation Natural Resources to give a
total of $20,000.00 for the project; it doesn’t cost the township anything. Mr. Eppley added that what the Recreation
Commission needs is the township as the applicant to the county for the grant funds, so no
money from the township, we just need to be the applicant for the grant funds. Mr. Decker moved
to authorize signing of the County Financial Assistance Program Grant Application in the
amount of $10,000.00 for the Feasibility Study for Glen Park to Glen Brook. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Authorize Partial Refund of
Conditional Use Application Fee For BioSpectra In The Amount Of $8,950.48 Due To
Termination of Agreement to Purchase The Former Excel Building. Mr. Cramer addressed this item stating that our
Planning Administrator, John DeCusatis received a phone call concerning a past fuel oil
spill on the property, the lender wanted a Phase II environmental study which added an
additional $50,000.00 to the cost; BioSpectra said that’s too much and terminated the
deal. Mr. Cramer added that’s unfortunate
and he moved to authorize refund of the Conditional
Use Application Fee in the amount of $8,950.48. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 2011-42
Authorizing Amending and Reinstating Stroud Township’s Medical Insurance Cafeteria
Plan. Mr. Cramer addressed this item
stating that this is with our medical insurance co-op; this is something that’s
required every year just to say that we have an approved Cafeteria Plan on file and
Benecon sent us a sample resolution. Mr.
Eppley said that he didn’t see the resolution and Mr. Decker asked if this can wait
until our next meeting because he didn’t see it either.
Mr. Decker moved to table until our first
meeting in October. Mr. Eppley seconded
the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Adopt Resolution No. 2011-43
Regarding Minimum Municipal Obligation for Stroud Township Non-Uniformed Pension Plan. Mr. Cramer addressed this item stating that
this is something we do every year at this time for our pension plan; we get figures from
our Actuary Consultant, Beyer-Barber to figure our obligation would be for 2012 and what
we have by the formula is $133, 676.84 for our total obligation for next year – part
of that gets paid through State Aid and the balance comes from the General Fund. Mr. Cramer said that he received a call today from
Bill Hildebrant because we haven’t heard what the unit value of state aid would be
for this year, in the past it was $3,200.00 and this year we are questioning the increase
because it went up to $5,596.00. After a brief
discussion if there’s an error on the state’s behalf, Mr. Decker moved for the adoption of the Resolution subject to
certification by the Pension Plan Administrator. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Authorize Partial Release No. 1 For
Vlamis Office/Retail Building In The Amount Of $181,673.98 Per Recommendation Of Township
Engineer. Mr. Cramer
addressed this item stating that he has a letter from Chris McDermott, Township Engineer
recommending a Partial Release No. 1 for $181,673.98, the as-built plans have not been
provided which security should be retained, so we are retaining $2,750.00. Mr. Cramer moved
to authorize partial release No. 1 for the Vlamis Office/Retail Building in the amount of
$181,673.98 per recommendation of Township Engineer. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Executive Session: Mr. Decker moved that
we recess to executive session at 8:17 P.M. to discuss real estate issues, litigation and
personnel issues. Mr. Cramer seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Decker moved
that we return to regular session at 8:43 P.M. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman stated that
they discussed property matters, real estate matters, personnel issues and asked if there
were any motions to come before the Board. Mr.
Decker moved to authorize the Chair and the
Police Representative to negotiate the police agreement relative to the funding formula to
secure step increase in the pro-rata portion over the next five or six year period. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
There
being no further business, Mr. Decker moved to
adjourn the meeting at 8:45 P.M. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully
submitted,
Judith Ann Adkins
Recording Secretary
TOWNSHIP OF
STROUD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 4, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors was called to order
by Chairman, Edward C. Cramer, at 7:02 P.M., with the Pledge of Allegiance, at the Stroud
Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pa. Also present were Vice-Chairman & Secretary,
Daryl A. Eppley; Township/Supervisor, James L. Decker; Township Solicitor, Richard E.
Deetz; Township Engineer, Todd Holmes from Reilly Associates; Office Manager &
Recording Secretary, Judy Adkins.
Public Comments: Chairman asked if there
were any comments on non-agenda items. Mr.
John Christy, a resident and Planning Commission member asked about the status of the
Solar Ordinance and said that the Planning Commission approved the proposed ordinance;
it’s not on the agenda for tonight. Mr.
Eppley said that we would need to have a hearing established; Mr. Christy asked when they
were going to establish a hearing and thought it would be on the agenda tonight – Mr.
Eppley replied no and before we set a hearing date, we want to make sure that we have the
mapping that shows where the overlay district boundary lines are. Mr. Deetz said that the township has to give notice
to the county, it takes about a 45-day lead time and it’s on track. Mr. Eppley asked the reason he inquired, Mr.
Christy said with the budget the school district is going to deal with, it would be a
$900,000.00 savings if the school board is able to do that project. Mr. Jake Jacobson, a school board member said if
there’s any way that this could happen before December 31st, he would
appreciate it and would save the school district a lot of money. Mr. Cramer said that if we could get it finalized
by our next meeting, October 18th that would give us 60 plus days to get it
done before the end of the year. Mrs. Joelyne
Pohutsky, a resident of Christopher Street asked if something can be done about the
burning, Mr. Cramer said that they will look into it.
Mr. Ted Quinones, resident from Wallace Street asked the Board if they have
come up with any kind of a plan to eliminate some of the traffic on Wallace Street, Mr.
Cramer said that they can’t eliminate the traffic but maybe they can try to control
it a little – speed wise and they are public roads.
Mr. Quinones asked if they could make it a one-way street from
Clearview to Dayton, Mr. Cramer said that he will get in touch with Monroe County Planning
Commission and we’ll get traffic counts on that street.
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting,
September 20, 2011, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Eppley moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting,
September 20, 2011, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Decker
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Bills: General Fund: $51,489.12.
Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment of
bills in the amount of $51,489.12 from the General Fund.
Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Bills: Glenbrook Course Fund: $6,098.61. Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment of bills for $6,098.61 from
the Glenbrook Course Fund Account. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
1. Final Major Subdivision Plan –
Godfrey’s Ridge Phase III – SALDO #06-13, Planning Commission Recommendation;
Action Deadline: 12-21-2011.
2. Set Hearing Date For Petition By OK-2 Restaurant
Group, LLC to Amend Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Eppley
addressed this item stating that they did get a recommendation from the Planning
Commission on the sign ordinance amendment and we do have some things to talk about before
we put the sign ordinance amendment in final form. Mr.
Eppley moved to table this matter. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. McKeown Minor Subdivision Plan – SALDO
#2010-10; Planning Commission Recommendation: Action Deadline: 10-17-11. Mr. Eppley
addressed this item stating that he received a letter today from Ray Rogers, from Frank
Smith’s office requesting this plan be tabled and asked for a time extension until
December 20, 2011. Mr. Eppley moved to table at the applicant’s request and to
extend the action deadline until December 20, 2011.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Planning Commission Recommendation – Zoning
Ordinance Amendment – Transfer of Development Rights.
Mr. Eppley
addressed this item stating until we receive the draft ordinance we can’t act on this
particular matter and he moved to table until we
receive those comments. Mr. Cramer
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2011-42 Authorizing Amending
and Reinstating Stroud Township’s Medical Insurance Cafeteria Plan. Mr. Eppley
stated that he pulled the Manual today; also there was correspondence with the Benecon
Attorney regarding the Cafeteria Plan in compliance with Section 125 of the Internal
Revenue Code and he moved to adopt Resolution No.
2011-42 authorizing amending and reinstating Stroud Township’s Medical Insurance
Cafeteria Plan. Mr. Decker seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business:
1. Planning
Commission Recommendation – AKA-PRA Limited Partnership – Modification Request;
Stroud Township Medical Office Building Land Development Plan – SALDO #2007-11. Present on
behalf of this plan was Mr. Chitu Patel, Owner and Mr. Amit Mukherjee, Engineer. Mr. Eppley addressed this plan stating the
only thing that is changing is the landscaping plan from the original approved land
development plan. Mr. Mukherjee said that they
went through the land development process to convert from the former Lazy-Boy to a medical
office building; since that they are having difficulty with two areas to deal with in
terms of landscaping. Mr. Mukherjee reviewed
the revised plan with the Board showing how steep and how stony the area in the back of
the building is and that any new plantings would probably not have a chance and die off,
so the modification request was to have to not plant anything along that particular side
of the property. Mr. Holmes, Engineer asked if
they would add a note to the plan saying that the existing vegetation will remain as much
as possible, Mr. Mukherjee said he would do that and it would be on the as-built plan. Mr. Eppley said that he has a letter dated
September 29, 2011 from the Planning Commission recommending the modification requests and
a letter today from the township engineer with his recommendations. After a brief discussion on the modification
request and adding sugar maples trees to the plan, Mr. Eppley moved that we approve the modification request by
AKA-PRA Limited Partnership for the Stroud Township Medical Office Building for the
Section 3.904A regarding three sugar maples with a note for the street tree note be
amended to reflect the species of the sugar maples and Section 3.904A-7b be approved
subject to a note being added to the plan for the existing vegetation to remain and the
foundation plantings as shown on the revised plan be accepted as revised 10-3-11. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Planning Commission Recommendation
– McDonald’s Restaurant Land Development Plan – SALDO #2011-14; Action
Deadline: 11-29-11. Mr. Eppley addressed
this item stating that he received an e-mail from Anthony Caponigro, Bohler Engineering
and read said e-mail; they are requesting their plan be tabled until November 1, 2011. Mr. Eppley moved to table at the applicant’s request. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Authorize Approval For The “Run
For The Red” Marathon on May 20, 2012 On PennDOT and Township Roads Within Stroud
Township. Mr.
Eppley moved to authorize approval on the Run for
the Red Marathon on May 20, 2012 subject to receipt of PennDOT approvals, Certificate of
Insurance naming Stroud Township as the Insured and asking for hotel tax money for
services. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. Discussion – Mr. Cramer said so it’s
clear – we are going to approve with Certificate of Insurance and asking to consider
applying for more hotel tax to offset police services and municipal services. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Authorize
Contribution To Pocono Heritage Land Trust In The Amount Of $1,000 – Budget Line Item
#460.005. Mr. Decker moved to authorize contribution to Pocono Heritage
Land Trust in the amount of $1,000.00 – Budget Line Item #460.005. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Authorize
Contribution To Animal Welfare Society of Monroe In The Amount of $2,000.00 – Budget
Line Item #460.006. Mr. Eppley
moved to authorize contribution to Animal Welfare
Society of Monroe in the amount of $2,000.00 – Budget Line Item #460.006. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Authorize Reimbursement to Josie Porter Farm For
Walk-In Cooler Refrigeration Costs In The Amount Of $3,344.29 – Budget Line Item
#454.780. Mr. Cramer
addressed this item stating that he didn’t have a chance to circulate the bill; this
is a cooler that the township received from Wendy’s; they got an electrician to get
the system up and running so they can use it. Mr.
Cramer added that they contributed to the local food bank; he had budgeted $15,000.00 for
the CSA in the beginning of the year and earlier in the year, we donated $2,000.00 for the
well irrigation system and this would bring the expenses a little over $5,000.00 out of
the $15,000.00. Mr. Eppley moved to authorize reimbursement to the Josie Porter
Farm in the amount of $3,344.29 – Budget Line Item #454.780. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
7.
7. Set Trick or Treat in Stroud Township – October 31, 2011, 5-8 PM. Mr. Eppley
moved to set Trick or Treat in Stroud Township
for October 31, 2011 from 5 to 8 PM. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Authorize Release Request #2 in the
Amount Of $345,024.50 for Vinayak-Holiday Inn Express Per Recommendation Of Township
Engineer. Mr. Cramer
addressed this item stating that this is the new Holiday Inn Express on Rte. 209 and he
read a letter from the township engineer recommending release of $345,024.50 still
retaining $12,149.75 for as-builts, dumpster enclosure, gate, parking lot striping and
lighting. Mr. Decker moved to authorize as per the township engineer’s
recommendation. Mr. Eppley seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board
excused Mr. Holmes, Engineer at 7:53 P.M.
Executive Session: Mr. Decker moved to
recess to executive session at 7:53 P.M. to discuss litigation, property acquisition and
personnel. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Eppley moved to return to regular session at 8:34
P.M. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Chairman
said that we discussed litigation, real estate and personnel and asked if there’s any
motions to come before the Board. Mr. Decker moved to authorize the Township Secretary to arrange
with Attorney Weitzmann to prepare a Drainage Easement Agreement for the Frank Young
Subdivision located off of Wallace Street. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Decker moved
that we notify the contractor for the seal coat project, Dosch King that we are not going
to authorize the work because - 1) the
contract has expired with an expiration date of 9-30-11 and 2) the vendor cannot certify
that the work is in compliance with PennDOT spec totally.
Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cramer moved to waive the rental fees in the amount of
$500.00 per month for the months of September and October for Clubhouse Café due to
weather and adverse economic circumstances. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. Mr. Decker voted
nay. Motion carried 2-1.
There being no further business, Mr. Decker moved
to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 P.M. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith Ann Adkins
Recording Secretary
TOWNSHIP OF STROUD BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 18, 2011, 7:25 P.M.
The regular
meeting of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors was called to order by Chairman,
Edward C. Cramer, at 7:25 P.M., at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth
Street, Stroudsburg, Pa. Also present were
Vice-Chairman & Secretary, Daryl A. Eppley; Supervisor/Roadmaster, James L. Decker;
Township Solicitor, Richard E. Deetz; Office Manager & Recording Secretary, Judy
Adkins. Absent was Township Engineer, Chris
McDermott of Reilly Associates.
Public Comments: Chairman
asked if there were any comments on non-agenda items. Mr. Rich Weber, a resident on Ramapo
Lane said that there are still issues with people speeding and not stopping at the stop
sign; also gave the Board a letter from Sue Werkheiser who could not be here tonight to
express her concern about the traffic problems on Ramapo Lane. Mr. Weber said that they do not see any police
presence in that area and he feels that if the police were present it would make a
difference. Mr. James Sisco, a resident of
Ramapo Lane said that he sees this day and night but mornings are the worst; he sees
school buses speeding and he told the Board that they really don’t care because they
do nothing except to make excuses. Mr. Decker
asked Mr. Sisco how many meetings has he attended, Mr. Sisco said that he has not attended
because he knows the people that come to the meetings get no reaction. Mr. Cramer said that he respectfully disagrees,
they have taken some steps, they have been there and he ordered a traffic count study to
be done at the intersection of Dayton, Ramapo or Wallace because we need to determine if
they are using this as a cut through. Mr.
Cramer added that we had the police there in the spring; Mr. Weber came here and said that
things have improved; this is not the only neighborhood that has the problem and we can’t
afford enough police to go to every neighborhood every hour of the day. Mr. Decker said the fact of the matter is the stop
signs at Ramapo that stop the through traffic are prohibited stop signs; the stop signs
are to be on the side street which is Laurel and the stop signs at Ramapo are letter and
inverse to the motor vehicle code and again – you don’t like the answer but that’s
the answer; the police try to enforce it and they do when they are there but the fact of
the matter is – those signs are illegal. Mr.
Sisco said then take them down; Mr. Decker replied that’s not going to solve the
problem. Mr. Eppley asked if he would prefer
to have those stop signs removed, Mr. Sisco said he would like to have a one-way street in
one direction. Mr. Eppley said that he doesn’t
know if the residents would support it and not sure if PennDOT would to have be involved
in it and if the residents from where Laurel Street meets Ramapo out to Clearview –
if that was made a one-way out to Clearview and Dayton was made one-way out to Fifth
Street, he thinks that the probable best answer. Mr.
Sisco said that he would get a petition for them; Mr. Decker said that we hear you loud
and clear but this all takes time, we are having a traffic study done and we are having
our engineer looking at putting a stop sign at Laurel Street. Mr. Weber said in the time that he has been coming
to the meetings, the Board is attempting to do something; he knows that it’s
difficult, he knows that other neighborhoods have expressed the same problems and the
police did do a study up there and the problem still exists and he knows that the Board
has to do things according to procedure. Mr.
Cramer said that if we don’t have the figures and the studies to back us up, we could
be taken to task and end up in court and that gets very expensive, we are doing it the
right way. Mrs. Joelyne Pohutsky said she is
back with her concerns about anyone could have a campfire during the 24 hours a day,
anytime of the day as long as it doesn’t interfere with someone else’s heath,
they have neighbors that have campfires. Mrs.
Pohutsky said that she feels that there should be burning restrictions on campfires and
how the way it’s written, anybody could do anything that they want and she said that
she is not going to let it die. Mr. Eppley
said that there’s a restriction on outdoor burning but when you get into food
preparation – that is a tricky one – if you’re cooking on the grill or a
patio fireplace - how do you restrict the preparation of food in those kind of devices and
he hasn’t been able to solve the problem with this homemade smoker device. Mr. John Moore, a resident asked how many
unlicensed, unregistered, uninsured vehicles are you allowed to have in your driveway on
your property, Chairman replied none. Mr.
Moore gave pictures of these vehicles to the Board located on Ramapo Lane in the driveway
and along the road and is a safety issue. Mr.
Cramer said that we will send our zoning officer out to look at the problem and also send
them a letter on the unlicensed vehicles, Mr. Decker said that it’s a motor vehicle
violation for two reasons – one - it’s parked on the pavement and two - it’s parked in the wrong direction. Mr. Somers said that Sleepy’s on 611 have seven
signs stuck in the yard; Mr. Decker said that it’s on his list for tomorrow and
everyday they are taking signs down.
Approve Minutes of the Public Hearing, September 20,
2011, 7:00 P.M. Ordinance No. 6 of 2011, Amending Section 5.395 – Nursery Schools
& Child Day Care Centers. Mr. Eppley moved to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing,
September 20, 2011, 7:00 P.M., Ordinance No. 6 of 2011, Amending Section 5.395 –
Nursery Schools & Child Day Care Centers. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Minutes
of the Regular Meeting, October 4, 2011, 7:00 P.M. Mr.
Eppley moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting, October 4, 2011, 7:00 P.M. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment
of Bills: General Fund: $93,485.85. Mr.
Cramer moved to approve payment of bills from the
General Fund in the amount of $93,485.85. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment
of Bills: Glenbrook Golf Course: $5,280.86. Mr.
Cramer moved to approve payment of bills from the
Glenbrook Golf Course for $5,280.86. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Loan
Payment: PNC Bank (G.O. 2002A) $2,244.45 (General Fund). Mr. Decker moved
to approve Loan Payment for PNC Bank (G.O. 2002A) from the General Fund in the amount of
$2,244.45. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Loan
Payment: PNC Bank (G.O. 2002AA) $1,411.46 (Liquid Fuels).
Mr. Cramer moved to approve Loan
Payment PNC Bank (G.0. 2002AA) from the Liquid Fuels Account in the amount of $1,411.46.
Treasurer’s
Report for Month of September: Mr. Cramer, Chairman read the Treasurer’s Report for the month of September. Mr. Decker moved to accept the Treasurer’s
Report for the month of September as presented. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Roadmaster’s
Report: Mr. Decker, Roadmaster said that he has just agenda items.
Police Report: Chairman
stated that the Police Report for the month of
September is available for review.
Solicitor’s
Report: Mr. Deetz, Solicitor, said that he has just agenda items.
Engineer’s
Report: No engineer present – no report given.
Fire Report:
Mr. Eppley said that he didn’t receive a report from the Fire Dept.
Old
Business:
1. Final Major Subdivision Plan – Godfrey’s
Ridge Phase III – SALDO #06-13, Planning Commission Recommendation; Action Deadline:
12-21-2011. Mr. Eppley addressed this item
stating that this depends on the siphon line and he moved
to table. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Set
Hearing Date For Petition By OK-2 Restaurant Group, LLC to Amend Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Eppley addressed this item stating that we did
receive a recommendation from the Planning Commission. The school district would like to
consider a ground sign on Chipperfield Drive and we met with a few of their
representatives. Mr. Eppley added that we
would need to incorporate an additional amendment to the draft in order to accommodate
that request and he moved to table until we have
that worked out. Mr. Decker seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3. McKeown Minor Subdivision Plan – SALDO
#2010-10; Planning Commission Recommendation: Action Deadline: 12-20-2011. Mr. Eppley
addressed this item stating that he spoke to Ray Rogers today and he asked to table
because they are still working with Pennsylvania American Water for a planning module for
this minor subdivision. Mr. Eppley said that at our last meeting, we extended the time
limit to December 20, 2011 and he moved to table at
the applicant’s request. Mr. Decker
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Planning Commission Recommendation – Zoning
Ordinance Amendment – Transfer of Development Rights.
Mr. Eppley
addressed this item stating that they are waiting for a final revision from our
Consultant, John Snook of the Brandywine Conservancy before moving forward with the
proposed ordinance and he moved to table. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Planning Commission Recommendation –
McDonald’s Restaurant Land Development Plan SALDO #2011-04; Action Deadline:
11-29-11. Mr. Eppley said at our last
meeting that McDonald’s engineer requested that this be tabled until on next meeting
on November 1, 2011 and he moved to table at the
applicant’s request. Mr. Decker
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
New
Business:
2. Distribute Foreign Fire Tax Receipt To Stroud
Township Fire Dept. Relief Association In The Amount Of $248,221.26. Mr. Cramer said he hopes the Fire Dept.
understands that this is a one time windfall similar to the State Aid for pension plans
and he moved to distribute the Foreign Fire Tax
Receipt to the Stroud Township Fire Dept. Relief Association in the amount of $248,221.26. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Discuss Chopek, Cardinal Drive Property Relative To
Ordinance No. 166. Mr. Eppley
addressed this item stating that this pertains to our Dilapidated Structure Ordinance and
he received a letter from Leonard Szczesny, Rehab Specialist of the Redevelopment
Authority of Monroe County; we also received a letter from our zoning officer. Mr. Szczesny witnessed the condition of this
property on Cardinal Drive and our next step is to authorize our solicitor to write a
letter to the property owner to appear at a public hearing.
Mr. Brandon Brodman, a resident at 302 Cardinal Drive said this property is
structurally unsafe; he’s sure that children are going in and out of that house and
there’s a huge pile of wood chips that’s a fire hazard, along with a large
puddle of water which is a breeding ground for mosquitoes and he would like to give some
feedback to his neighbors, so where does this go. Chairman
said because it’s private property, it’s a step in setting up a hearing, it does
take some time and we need to go through this process to allow the township to legally
enter this property to tear it down, remove any dangerous conditions, we will lien that
property to get our money back and those are the steps we need to go through. Mr. Decker moved
to authorize counsel to advertise for a public hearing relative to enforcing the
provisions of Ordinance 166 relative to the dangerous structure at Cardinal Drive and to
set the hearing at the earliest convenience. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Discuss Draft
Pocono Commons Road Dedication Agreement. Mr. Deetz
addressed this item stating there’s been several drafts of the document entitled Road
Dedication Agreement related to two particular
roads – first is what’s called Pocono Commons Drive, the other is called the
utility and access easement also known as
Mountaineer Drive; there’s a map still to be prepared and presented by the engineers,
also a description for our engineer to look at. Mr.
Eppley said that he checked with Chris McDermott today and hasn’t been followed up on
by Niclaus Engineering and there are still items that need to be addressed. Mr. Deetz asked if there’s an existing Traffic
Signal Maintenance Agreement with respect to Pocono Commons Drive and if not, now’s
the time to get it. After a brief discussion
on items that need to be addressed, Mr. Eppley moved
to table the Pocono Commons Road Dedication Agreement. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Discuss Draft Principal Solar Energy Facility
Overlay District Zoning Ordinance Amendment; Set Hearing Date; Refer To Township and
County Planning Commissions and Hamilton Township. Mr.
Eppley moved to schedule a hearing on the principal
solar energy facility district zoning ordinance amendment at 3:00 P.M., December 13, 2011
and refer same to the Township and County Planning Commission and to Hamilton Township. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Discuss
Draft Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Amendment; Refer To Township and County
Planning Commissions. Mr. Eppley addressed
this item stating that this would be a companion ordinance that would amend our
subdivision and land development ordinance to allow for certain solar provisions;
particularly solar easements, solar access, particularly where these facilities are
principal or accessory facilities; the concern is shadowing from adjacent trees and
vegetation that could inhibit the sunlight from actually reflecting on solar panels. Mr. Eppley added that we are looking for property
owners who want to do solar energy on their property; they may want to pursue solar
easements with their adjoiners so they don’t have a solar access problem over years. Mr. Eppley said that we could do a separate hearing
on the December 13th for the SALDO
amendment for solar and he moved to set the hearing for 3:00 P.M., December 13, 2011. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully
submitted,
Judith Ann Adkins
Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 1, 2011, 7:10 P.M.
6. Discuss Draft
Pocono Commons Road Dedication Agreement. Mr. Deetz addressed this item stating that
this is in a state of becoming; he received a new draft and a number of documents with
description today; they still need to be reviewed, confirmed and we have a proposed deed
from six different corporate entities that now comprise the area that we call Pocono
Commons. Mr. Deetz said in his opinion,
it’s not ready to be acted upon. Mr.
Eppley moved to table this item. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Authorize Signing of Service Contract with Kirk,
Summa & Co. In The Amount of $12,250.00 to Complete 2011 Audit Service. Mr. Cramer moved
to authorize signing of Service Contract with Kirk, Summa & Co. in the amount of
$12,250.00 to complete 2011 Audit Service of the Township’s General Fund, Pension
Plan and Golf Course. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Discuss Draft Discharging of Firearms Ordinance;
Set Hearing Date. Mr. Eppley said that he
received phone calls on various occasion that people are firing guns off their back porch
at groundhogs in heavy residential areas, homemade firing ranges and backstops, for target
practice, etc. Mr. Eppley added that we have
no Ordinance where to discharge firearms in the township so he researched from other
municipalities, the internet and from NRA; he presented a draft to the Board and briefly
reviewed said draft. Mr. Deetz said that he
hasn’t had a chance to review the most recent draft.
Mr. Decker moved to table. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully
submitted,
Judith Ann Adkins
Recording Secretary
last updated December 7, 2011