STROUD TOWNSHIP, PA
STROUD TOWNSHIP, PA
Stroud Township 2010
Supervisor Meeting Minutes
November 4, 2010 Special Meeting
November 9, 2010
November 23, 2010
December 7, 2010
December 21, 2010
December 29, 2010 Special Meeting
January 3, 2011 Re-Organization Meeting
January 3, 2011
January 18, 2011
February 15, 2011
March 1, 2011
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TOWNSHIP OF
STROUD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING, NOVEMBER 4, 2010, 2:00 P.M.
Public Comments: Chairman asked if there
were any public comments, there were no public comments from the floor.
New
Business:
1. Minor Subdivision Plan – Lands
of DEPG Stroud Associates II, L.P. & Joseph S. Darlak – Planning Commission
Recommendation – Action Deadline: 1-25-2011.
2. Authorize Signing of Contract For
Auditing Services With Kirk, Summa & Co., Not to Exceed $12,500.00 For 2010 Audit. Mr. Cramer moved
to authorize signing of contract for auditing services with Kirk, Summa & Co. not to
exceed $12,500.00 for 2010
Executive Session: Mr. Decker moved to recess to executive session at 2:27 P.M. to
discuss personnel issues. Mr. Eppley
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Decker moved
to return to regular session at 2:56 P.M. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman, Mr. Cramer said that personnel issues
were discussed in executive session and after personnel
reviews of John DeCusatis, Planning and Zoning Department moved to increase John’s
salary due to the fact that he exceeds expectations from $18.50 to $19.25 per hour
effective November 1, 2010. Mr. Decker
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cramer made
a motion based on an outstanding performance review on Sharon Grover to increase her
salary from $13.01 to $14.00 effective November 1, 2010.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Mr. Decker moved
to adjourn the meeting at 2.58 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, NOVEMBER 9, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors was called to order
by Chairman & Treasurer, Edward C. Cramer, with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:06 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 public
comments, there were no public comments.
Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting, October 5, 2010, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Decker
moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of the October 5, 2010, 7:00 P.M. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting, October 19, 2010, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Eppley moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
the October 19, 2010, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Decker
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Minutes of Special Meeting, November 4, 2010, 2:00 P.M. Mr. Eppley moved to approve minutes of the Special Meeting,
November 4, 2010, 2:00 P.M. Mr. Decker
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Bills: General Fund: $95,644.19.
Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment of
bills from the General Fund for $95,644.19. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Bills: Glen Brook Golf Club: $10,237.33. Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment of bills for Glen Brook Golf
Club for $10,237.33. Mr. Decker seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
Approve Payment of Loans: G.O. Note
– SARP Building – General Fund: $63,342.92.
Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment of
G.O. Note for the SARP Building from the General Fund for $63,342.92. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cramer
added the re-financing that was done last year by the Borough of Stroudsburg – that
payment would have been a total of about $90,000.00; it was a one time saving for each
municipality of about $33,000.00 and it was budgeted at $94,000.00.
Old
Business:
1. Final
Subdivision Plan – Godfrey’s Ridge Phase III – SALDO #06-13, Planning
Commission Recommendation: Action Deadline: 12-21-10.
Mr. Eppley said that there is no change in status particularly with the
Sewer arrangements 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 he has in circulation the November 3rd Sign
Ordinance amendment; we are ready to go and the Planning Commission meets on the 17th
so if there are any other comments to be added to what’s been drafted; he would like
to have them by Friday so they can go out in the Planning packets so the Planning
Commission can do their review and any final changes comes to the Board to put in final
form for referral to the County and Township’s Planning Commission. Mr. Eppley moved to table.
Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Consider
Road Occupancy Permit Fee Request By Pocono Township For Sewer Project. Mr. Eppley addressed this item stating that
they were looking at what kind of inspection fees Reilly would charge and he got them OKed
from Chris McDermott for the rates in 2011 & 2012, rates from our Roadmaster and Mr.
Deetz needs this information to attach them as an exhibit to our agreement with Pocono
Township. Mr. Eppley moved to table.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Set
Hearing Date For Air Pollution Control Ordinance (Outdoor Wood Fired Boilers) Per
Recommendation Of The Stroud Township Planning Commission.
Mr. Eppley said that yesterday they received County Planning Commission
comments on our draft
ordinance, he’s putting them in circulation and with Mr. Deetz’s
revision; we could get this in final form for County and Township Planning Commissions. Mr. Eppley moved
to table. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Set
Hearing Date For Appalachian Trail Overlay District Ordinance Per Recommendation of Stroud
Township Planning Commission. Mr. Eppley
said that this is the same circumstance with County Planning Commission comments received
them yesterday regarding the Overlay District with one suggestion that they want to make
sure if we do an overlay district that anything within the overlay district would fall
within the overlay regulations.
Mr.
Eppley added that John DeCusatis received a call from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy in
support of our adopting the ordinance. Mr.
Eppley moved to table. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
New
Business:
1. Whitestone Village Revised Land
Development Plan – SALD0 #2010-01 – Planning Commission Recommendation –
Action Deadline: 12-7-10. Present on
behalf of this plan was Bill Dunstone, Attorney and Terry Ostrowski, Engineer. Mr. Dunstone said that they are here under the
road widening project; they have approval on their land development plan as of 2009 and
they have approval from the Planning Commission and they would like to get approval to do
the improvements to Whitestone Corner Road. Mr.
Dunstone stated that they don’t have all their approvals from PennDOT; they are in
discussion with PennDOT and at this point they don’t have control of their agenda. Mr. Dunstone said the only other question that he
has is they did informally ask for some of the fair share money to be used to do the 611
improvements. Mr. Eppley said that Chris could
not be here tonight and he has the letter dated October 18, 2010 and he also read e-mail
comments from today from Chris first addressing comment #2.
Mr. Ostrowski said that they are already in the process of submitting
revised plans to PennDOT for the right-of-way and PennDOT requires the full 8-feet and
what is there now is 4-6 feet so they are widening the shoulder about 2-4 feet in some
areas; they have received the first round of comments from PennDOT with basically a change
to a note or a reference and it does not impact the actual lines that they show for the
right-of-way and they do believe they have the right-of-way lines shown properly according
to PennDOT’s requirements. Mr. Ostrowski
said that this whole approval process with PennDOT could take several months because they
would have to finalize the drawings and also go through all the legal issues related to
the right-of-way.
Mr. Eppley
asked what is the need for having final plans – if it’s an open condition and we
work out everything else, what is the difficultly here.
Mr. Dunstone said that part of their approval to give the title to PennDOT,
they have to go to their bank and we have to convince our bank to release the payment in
this financial assignment and that doesn’t occur overnight and he has to provide them
with a copy of the conditional use decision, copy of the zoning decision and copy of the
land development decision. Mr. Eppley asked
Mr. Deetz if we could work that out given the circumstance, Mr. Deetz said that he thinks
so. Mr. Decker said based on the engineer’s recommendation and
supporting documentation by Borton-Lawson Consultant moved to waive the requirement from
Section 3.201.B.4 regarding the slope of fill as it matches the existing conditions. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Eppley referred to the comment of street trees; Mr. Ostrowski said that they are not able
to locate them in the actual right-of-way so they are showing them close to the
right-of-way and the ordinance calls for street trees to be within the right-of-way. Mr. Decker said if the applicant is seeking relief from Section 3.904.A.8
based on the engineer’s recommendation moved to grant request. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Eppley said that in the joint development agreement was the bonding of Whitestone and
PennDOT asked if they could come up with an improvement dollar amount, Mr. Dunstone said
that he has the numbers in there somewhere. Mr.
Decker said that Terry and Chris can work this out; Mr. Eppley added that we need to make
it part of our action and let the engineers come up with a satisfactory number for
security for uninstalled roadwork. Mr.
Eppley said that for some of these unfinished items it would be good to sit down and talk
about where we are and what still needs to be done for this development agreement. Mr. Dunstone said OK and he will relay the message. Mr. Ostrowski said that he has one other item and
that is signing of the HOP permit, Mr. Eppley said that is something that can be done
administratively with the HOP application. Mr.
Decker moved to authorize Daryl Eppley as Township
Secretary to endorse the application to modify the HDA requirement of the HOP. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Eppley moved for the approval of the Whitestone
Village Revised Land Development Plan subject to the following conditions: Plan revision
to address the PennDOT confirmation of the right-of-way satisfactory to the Township
Engineer or Township Solicitor, subject to the Township Engineer and Solicitor approving
adequate security for remaining roadwork not bonded, payment of any outstanding township
engineer review fees for revised land development plan, any approvals of outside agencies
including PennDOT subject to the submission of
an as-built plan with respect to the ultimate location of the PennDOT right-of-way. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Authorize
the scheduling of a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, 7:00 P.M. and
advertisement for same to consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 13-2010, First Supplement
to Amended and Restated Intermunicipal Cooperation Agreement dated as of November 1, 2010,
among the Borough of Stroudsburg, the Townships of Hamilton, Pocono, Smithfield, Stroud,
the Stroud Township Sewer Authority and the Brodhead Creek Regional Authority. Mr.
Deetz addressed this item stating that this came out of the big new sewer project
settlement and the Intermunicipal Cooperation Agreement needs to be tweaked and we have
come up with the first supplement and it sets certain requirements. Mr. Deetz added that there is a provision in the
Second Class Township Code that says whenever a Township Board enters into an
Intermunicipal Cooperation Agreement that has to be an ordinance because the legislature
says so and it only has to be advertised one time and can be ready for the next township
meeting. Mr. Eppley made a motion to authorize and schedule a Public
Hearing on November 23, 2010, at 7:00 P.M. for the consideration of the adoption of
Ordinance #13 of 2010. Mr. Decker seconded
the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cramer said that he received an-e-mail
from Denise Overcash, BCRA asking for a list of the officers who will be signing the
paperwork as guarantor and their title. Mr.
Cramer asked Mr. Deetz if it’s both the Sewer Authority and the Board, Mr. Deetz
asked if this is PennVest. Mr. Cramer said
that it’s PennVest and he’s thinking it’s just Stroud; Mr. Deetz suggested
to send both sets of officers.
3. Acknowledge Receipt of $13,020.00
From Commonwealth of Pa. & DEP For Flagler Run Restoration And Authorize Payment
Reimbursement In The Amount of $13,200.00 To Mitch Kaplan, Property Owner. Mr. Cramer said that there was a
shortfall in funding; he put in a request for funding and yesterday he received the check
for $13,020.00 which now goes to the Kaplan’s. Mr.
Cramer moved to acknowledge receipt of $13,020.00
from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the Flagler Run restoration project and
authorize payment reimbursement in the amount of $13,020.00 to Mitch and Karen Kaplan, the
property owners at Liberty Travel which is now Danny’s Fettuccini Bar. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Acknowledge Receipt of $7,822.96
From Commonwealth of Penna. And Authorize Payment #13 In The Amount Of $7,822.96 To
Slusser Brothers For PennDOT Project T-4499, SR33 & SR611, Bartonsville. Mr. Cramer
moved to acknowledge receipt of $7,822.96 from
Commonwealth of Penna. and authorize Payment #13 in the amount of $7,822.96 to Slusser
Brothers for PennDOT Project T-4499, SR33 & SR611, Bartonsville. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Executive Session: Mr. Decker moved to recess to executive session at 7:56 P.M. to
discuss litigation, real estate and personnel. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Decker moved
to return to regular session at 8:13 P.M. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman stated that litigation, property
acquisition and personnel was discussed in executive session and asked if there are any
motions to come before the Board. Mr. Eppley moved for the time extension of the Poalillo
agreement of sale until December 31, 2010 subject to receipt of addendum satisfactory to
township solicitor. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Decker said based upon a satisfactory performance
review for William Unruh moved to raise his
rate of pay from $15.81 to $16.75 effective pay period beginning November 29, 2010. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
There
being no other business, Mr. Decker moved to
adjourn the meeting at 8:15 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, NOVEMBER 23, 2010, 7:11 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors was called to order
by Chairman & Treasurer, Edward C. Cramer, with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:11 P.M.,
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; Township Engineer, Chris McDermott of
Reilly Associates; Office Manager & Recording Secretary, Judy Adkins.
Public Comments: Chairman asked if there were any public
comments, there were no public comments.
Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting, November 9, 2010, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Decker moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting,
November 9, 2010, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Eppley
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Minutes of Public Hearing, Ordinance No. 12-2010, November 15, 2010, 7:00
P.M. Mr. Eppley moved to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing,
Ordinance No. 12-2010, 7:00 P.M. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Bills: General Fund: $42,651.25.
Mr. Cramer moved to approve the payment
of bills in the amount of $42,651.25 from the General Fund.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Bills: Glen Brook
Golf Club: $4,316.47. Mr. Cramer
moved to approve payment of bills from the Glen
Brook Golf Club in the amount of $4,316.47. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Loans: PNC Bank
– (G.O. Note of 2003): $15,148.80 – General Fund.
Mr. Decker moved to approve payment for
$15,148.80 to PNC Bank from the General Fund. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve PNC
Bank – (G. 0. Note of 2008): $14,252.63 – EIT Open Space Fund. Mr. Cramer
moved to approve payment for $14,252.63 to PNC
Bank from the EIT Open Space Fund. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Approve
M&T Bank – (G.0. Note of 2003):$308,701.55 – EIT Open Space Fund. Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment for $308,701.55 to M&T
Bank from the EIT Open Space Fund. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Wayne Bank
– G.O. Note A of 2004): $27,013.64 – EIT Open Space Fund. Mr. Cramer moved
to approve payment for $27,013.64-EIT Open Space Fund from Wayne Bank. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. PNC Bank – (G.0. Note of 2005): $87,762.86 –
EIT Open Space Fund. Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment for $87,762.86 from the EIT
Open Space Fund. Mr. Decker seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report: Month of October. Mr. Cramer, Treasurer read the Treasurer’s Report for the month of October. Mr. Decker moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report for the
month of October as presented. Mr. Eppley
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Roadmaster’s Report: Mr. Decker, Roadmaster said that he has a
couple of items for executive session, the leaf collection should be finished tomorrow;
next we will be putting on the spreaders and the plows on the last three trucks. Mr. Decker also reported that there was some
vandalism at Big Pines Park, all those repairs have been completed; we will be submitting
the bill to the Police Dept. and submit to the court for restitution from the fellows that
were involved. Mr. Decker said he circulated a
report that there were two traffic lights broken on 611, one at Firehouse Lane and
Chipperfield Drive, both of the repairs are to be completed tomorrow and those expenses
will not be incurred by the township but by the contractors’ responsible working. Mr. Decker also reported that Mr. John Davis,
from PennDOT Municipal Services Office was in last week and we did the completion reports
for all our projects and all the work paper was in order by Judy and thanked her for the
recordkeeping on the Liquid Fuels accounts and that concludes his report.
Police Report: Chairman
stated that the Police Report for the month of
October is available for review either after the meeting or stop in at the township
office.
Solicitor’s Report: Mr. Deetz reported that he has just agenda
items.
Engineer’s Report: Mr. McDermott reported that they have been
continuing to do construction reviews on seven sites; he and Mr. Decker did meet with some
representatives from the River View Management regarding dedication of Pocono Commons
roadway with a punch list of items to be done and the rest are agenda items.
Old
Business:
1. Final
Major Subdivision Plan – Godfrey’s Ridge Phase III – SALDO #06-13, Planning
Commission Recommendation: Action Deadline: 12-21-2010.
Mr. Eppley said that there is no change in status with the sewer agreement
and asked Mr. Cramer if he has heard anything. Mr.
Cramer said the he talked to the Borough Manager and their attorney about funding this
project with the borrowing for the upgrade of the treatment plant. Mr. Eppley said until this get resolved, this
project is not going anywhere 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
stated that the sign ordinance amendment is being forwarded to the Planning Commission in
December and if there is anything that’s to be added to it before they review it, now
would be a good time to do it. Mr. Eppley moved to table Item 2. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Consider Road Occupancy Permit Fee Waiver Request
By Pocono Township For Sewer Project. Chairman
asked Mr. Deetz if there were any updates, Mr. Deetz replied no. Mr. Cramer made
a motion to table. Mr. Decker seconded the
motion with discussion – Discussion – Mr. Decker asked Mr. Deetz if we can
consider that at this point administrative. Mr.
Deetz said that alternatively there will be an agreement but it could be taken off the
agenda until that agreement is in final form. Mr.
Cramer amended his motion to table this and have it
removed from the agenda until such time as there’s an agreement ready to be placed
back on the agenda for adoption. Mr.
Eppley seconded the amended motion. All voted
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Set
Hearing Date For Air Pollution Control Ordinance (Outdoor Wood Fire Boilers) Per
Recommendation of the Stroud Township Planning Commission.
Mr. Eppley said that he spoke to Mr. Deetz about a few things
concerning Items 4 & 5 on final language and until we do that we are not ready to set
a hearing date and he moved to table. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Set Hearing Date For Appalachian Trail Overlay District Ordinance Per
Recommendation of Stroud Township Planning Commission.
Mr. Eppley said that we may
New
Business:
1. Gray Chevrolet Land Development Plan – SALDO
#2010-07; Planning Commission Recommendation, Action Deadline: 1-25-11. Mr. Eppley said that we have a the letter dated
November 18, 2010 from John DeCusatis, Planning Commission Administrator and the Planning Commission’s recommended
approval subject to Mr. McDermott’s letter dated November 16, 2010 for sidewalks to
be installed and he does not know where the applicant and their engineer is. Mr. McDermott said he understands that
Mr. Greiner is not feeling well and they did indicate that they wanted to table for
tonight. Mr. Eppley said that the action
deadline is January 25, 2011 and he moved to table
at the applicant’s request. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion with discussion. Discussion
– Mr. Cramer said if we move forward with Bridge Street turning lanes asked if the
sidewalk will be affected by the turning lanes, Mr. McDermott said that he would have to
look at the Bridge Street plan and he thinks any improvements that’s done to that
corridor will likely affect sidewalks. Mr.
Cramer added that we need to look at those options. Mr. Decker asked if there was any
discussion on changing their driveway, Mr. McDermott replied no. Mr. Decker added that we might want to have a
discussion on having that right-of-way dedication to us in-lieu of sidewalks. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Authorize
Scheduling a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, 7:00 P.M. to Consider Adoption of Ordinance No. 14-2010
Regarding Dedicating and Laying Out An Amended Location Of A Public Road to Be Known on
Serfass Lane. Mr.
Eppley said that this is for the purpose of adding a cul-de-sac; Mr. Deetz added that this
is purely technical and there should be a motion to set it up. Mr. Cramer moved
that we schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, 7:00 P.M. for adoption of
Ordinance No. 14-2010. Mr. Eppley seconded
the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2010-40 Adopting Fee Schedule
For Material Drop-off and Loading for the Leaf & Yard Waste Compost Facility on Gaunt
Road. Mr. Eppley said that we have said Resolution, Mr.
Decker added this is part of DEP’s mandate that municipalities have the program like this become more
self-sustaining and self-sufficient; for years and years, we ran the program without
collecting fees and we have seen expenses incurred as result of maintaining equipment at
the yard. Mr. Cramer asked if there will be an
issue with the municipalities that we have an agreement with regards to charging the
residents, Mr. Decker said that the only issue is – that the people don’t know
where they live; we get about 30 calls a week from people from Bushkill, Marshalls Creek,
Tobyhanna, Mt. Bethel, etc. looking for mulch. Mr.
Decker said that Pocono, Hamilton and Stroud residents do not get charged; Mr. Cramer
asked if this should be clarified. Mr. Decker
said that our previous Intermunicipal Agreement takes care of that and that goes back to
94 or 95. Mr. Eppley moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2010-40
adopting the fee schedule for material drop-off and loading for the Leaf & Yard
Compost Facility on Gaunt Road. Mr. Decker
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion
carried unanimously.
4. Robert Pasquin Minor Subdivision Plan – SALDO
#2010-26; Planning Commission Recommendation; Action Deadline: 1-25-11. Mr. Eppley
said that we have a letter from Niclaus Engineering dated November 23, 2010 requesting a
tabling until our December 7th meeting; they are working on Mr.
McDermott’s comment letter and he moved to
table at the applicant’s request. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Present
Draft 2011 General Fund Budget for 20-Day Public Review Period. Mr. Cramer said that we have a balanced budget
but it calls for a one-half mill general fund tax increase and a one-half mill increase
Specialty Tax for the fire department equipment or buildings. Mr. Decker moved
to present the draft of the 2011 General Fund budget for a 20-day public review period. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Acknowledge Receipt of $158,129.18 from
Commonwealth of Pa. and Authorize Payment #14 In The Amount of $158,129.18 to Slusser
Brothers for PennDOT Project T-4499-SR33 & SR611, Bartonsville. Mr. Cramer
moved to acknowledge receipt of $158,129.18 from
Commonwealth of Pa. and authorize Payment #14 in the amount of $158,129.18 to Slusser
Brothers for PennDOT Project T-4499-SR33 & SR611, Bartonsville. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
7. Zoning Amendment Request By Lighthouse Full Gospel
Church – Child Daycare As Accessory Use To Church Use – Refer to Township
Planning Commission. Mr. Eppley addressed this item stating that
the Lighthouse Full Gospel Church wants to open a pre-school day care program at the
facility off of Hammond Lane and our Schedule does not provide for that use which is in
the R-1 district, so the Pastor would like to have our zoning ordinance amended to allow
for pre-school at the church location. Mr.
Eppley said that our Planning Commission should look at it globally throughout the
township because churches are involved in a multitude of other services that being day
care and other types of uses but this is specifically for allowing child day care as an
accessory use to a church use. Mr. Eppley said
that if the Board wants to, we could refer this on the Planning Commission for their
review and recommendation. Mr. Decker asked if
they are asking if the zoning ordinance would permit in R-1 or are they asking for a zone
change request of the parcel, Mr. Eppley said for the use – zone change for child day
care use, no change in the zoning district, it just happens to be in a R-1 district. Mr. Deetz said that R-1 does not allow day care
right now nor does R-2; this would be at the discretion of the Supervisors. Mr. Eppley added that we allow churches as special
exception uses in all districts except C-1 and M-1, so here we have a church which is a
permitted use by special exception in the R-1 district and he thinks that there has been
some federal legislation that requires churches to be allowed in all zoning districts. Mr. Deetz said he thinks that you do except for the
C-1 and M-1, you don’t allow churches there but most churches don’t wind up in
commercial or industrial districts, certainly we can look at it. Mr. Decker moved to forward this on to the Planning Commission
for their review and comment. Mr. Cramer
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Authorize
Release #5 for DEPG South, Phase I Per Recommendation of Township Engineer in the Amount
of $804,846.01. Mr. Cramer said that he
has a review letter from Mr. McDermott, Mr. McDermott said that the contractors have made
a lot of progress in the last month, the road and driveways are paved with the connection
to Bluebird Lane is in, it looks good and they have most of their stormwater improvements
in. Mr. Decker moved to authorize Release #5 for DEPG South Phase I
per recommendation of Township Engineer in the amount of $804,846.01. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman said that concludes our regular agenda and asked if there were any
questions from the students from Notre Dame High School before we go into executive
session; the only question was how they could get a copy of the minutes. Chairman said that we can e-mail a copy of the
minutes or if you leave their name and address, we could send a copy of a draft but the
minutes will be approved at the next meeting for approval.
The Board thanked them for their attendance.
Executive Session: Mr. Decker moved
to recess to executive session at 7:46 P.M. to discuss litigation, property acquisition
and personnel issues. Mr. Eppley seconded
the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Decker moved
to return to regular session at 8:06 P.M. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Decker said that litigation and real estate
issues were discussed in executive session. Chairman
asked if there were any motions to come before the Board, there were no motions from the
Board.
There
being no further business, Mr. Decker moved to
adjourn the meeting at 8:07 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, DECEMBER 7, 2010, 7:06 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors was called to order
by Chairman & Treasurer, Edward C. Cramer, with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:06 P.M.,
at the 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; Township
Engineer, Chris McDermott from Reilly Associates; Office Manager & Recording
Secretary, Judy Adkins.
Public Comments: Chairman asked if there were any comments on
non-agenda items. There were no public
comments from the floor.
Approve Payment of Bills: General Fund: $56,342.33.
Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment of
bills from the General Fund for $56,342.33. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Approve
Payment of Bills: Glen Brook Golf Club: $7,740.55. Mr. Cramer moved
to approve payment of bills for Glen Brook Golf Club in the amount of $7,740.55. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old
Business:
1. Final
Major Subdivision Plan – Godfrey’s Ridge Phase III – SALDO #06-13, Planning
Commission Recommendation: Action Deadline: 12-21-2010.
Mr. Eppley addressed this item stating that there has been no change in
status until that sewage matter gets resolved between the Borough and the Sewer Authority;
the action deadline will be at our next meeting so we’ll need an extension 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
stated that this is the sign ordinance amendment that’s been in progress for sometime; the Planning Commission
will look at our recommended changes at their
next meeting and he moved to table. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Set
Hearing Date For Air Pollution Control Ordinance (Outdoor Wood Fired Boilers) Per
Recommendation of the Stroud Township
Planning Commission. Mr. Eppley stated
that Mr. Deetz is reviewing the draft ordinance and he moved to table.
Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Set Hearing Date For Appalachian Trail Overlay
District Ordinance Per Recommendation of Stroud Township Planning Commission. Mr.
Eppley said that same goes for this ordinance;
there a few sections that need to be finalized between him and Mr. Deetz prior to our next
meeting and he moved to table. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Gray Chevrolet Land Development Plan – SALDO
#2010-07; Planning Commission Recommendation – Action Deadline: 1-25-2011. Mr. Eppley addressed this item stating
that he received a letter dated December 6, 2010 from Bill Greiner, Achterman Associates
Engineer requesting a tabling tonight until December 21, 2010 and he moved to table at the applicant’s request. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Robert Pasquin Minor Subdivision Plan – SALDO #2010-06; Planning Commission
Recommendation – Action Deadline: 1-25-2011.
Present on
behalf of this plan was Mr. Tom Harley, PLS from Niclaus Engineering and Mr. Robert
Pasquin, property owner. Mr. Harley said that
Mr. Pasquin has 88 acres on Hallett Road north of the main entrance to Penn Estates and he
is proposing a subdivision around an existing dwelling, existing shed, septic system,
etc.; its part of the mortgage requirement so they tried to keep the lot as small as
possible and still meet all the setback requirements and that’s why the odd shape. Mr. Harley stated that they are not planning any
new development on the remaining lands. Mr.
Eppley said that we have Mr. McDermott’s review letter dated December 7, 2010 and
reviewed comments and modification requests – area of steep slopes, location of
monuments of markers, wetlands, waterways, drainage channels, 100-year floodplain and the
future right-of-way. After Mr. McDermott
reviewed the comment items in his letter, Mr. Eppley moved for the approval of the modification request
from Section 2.503.B.14 regarding steep slopes, 2.503.B.22 and 3.905 regarding location of
monuments or markers and Section 2.503.B.26 regarding approximate location of wetlands,
steep slopes, waterways, drainage channels and 100-year floodplains within 200-feet of the
subdivision as recommended by the township engineer.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. Discussion
– Mr. Cramer asked about including the 3.700 recreation fee in-lieu of, Mr. Eppley moved to amend his motion to include that also in
the waiver request. Mr. Decker seconded
the amended motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eppley moved for the approval of the lands of Robert and
Donna Pasquin minor subdivision plans subject to the following conditions: resolution of
the outstanding comments of the township engineer’s review letter dated December 7,
2010 to the satisfaction of the township, payment of any outstanding township engineer
review fees and receipt of a sewage planning module approval of the Dept. of Environmental
Protection. Mr. Decker seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
New
Business:
1. Authorize Scheduling A Public Hearing on Tuesday,
December 21, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. to Consider Adoption of Ordinance No. 15-2010 Regarding
Guaranty Agreement and Guaranty of Payments Due On Debt Obligation Of Brodhead Creek
Regional Authority to Construct Sewage Treatment Plant Improvements in the Borough of
Stroudsburg. Mr. Deetz
stated that this is to guarantee the township’s share of the PennVest Loan which
PennVest requires and there’s a guarantee agreement for 10-million dollars, Mr.
Cramer added that the township’s share is over 2 Million dollars. Mr. Eppley moved
to schedule the public hearing on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Authorize Release #2 For Whitestone
Health Care Center, LLC In The Amount Of $267,176. 37 Per Recommendation Of Township
Engineer. Mr. Cramer
stated that he has a letter from Chris McDermott, Reilly Associates; Mr. McDermott said
that they reviewed the release request and it’s primarily for the installation of the
water lines, retaining walls, completion of the pump station and some other miscellaneous
items on site. Mr. McDermott said that they
reviewed this with the applicant and after their inspection, they recommend $267,176.37 be
released at this time; the remaining security would be $453,176.53 and he is also working
with the applicant to establish value of work to be completed in regards to the road
widening along Whitestone Corner Road - that would be an additional bonding – that
work is not included in this.
Mr. Decker moved to authorize Release #2 for Whitestone Health
Care Center, LLC in the amount of $267,176.37 per recommendation of Township Engineer. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Authorize Release #6 For DEPG South,
Phase I In The Amount Of $191,457.60 Per Recommendation Of Township Engineer. Mr. McDermott stated that this is for ongoing work
that includes a lot of curb work, side wall and paving which was accomplished in the last
two weeks. Mr. McDermott said that this
release is for $191,457.60; the remaining amount of security would be $322,986.59. Mr. Cramer moved
to authorize Release #6 for DEPG South, Phase I in the amount of $191,457.60 per
recommendation of Township Engineer. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Approve
Partnering Request By Stroudsburg Area School District For DEP Grant. Mr. Eppley read a memo from John DeCusatis, our
Planning Administrator dated December 6, 2010; Stroudsburg Jr. High School is currently
working to obtain a grant with the PA. Dept. of Environmental Protection for this project
and the school district would like to list Stroud Township as a partner in this grant
application. Mr. Eppley said that basically it
is a trail project; Mr. Decker said that we had correspondence from one of the Phy. Ed
teachers and is trying to co-ordinate it with the Building and Grounds Supervisor, Terry
Eibler and this is all going to hinge on receiving the grant. Mr. Decker added that the biggest part of the
partnering is to provide, deliver the mulch and help create the trails but at this point
they haven’t taken anything up. Mr.
Eppley said that it’s not much of a financial commitment; it’s more of an
in-kind contribution. Mr. Cramer said this is
something that we wanted to do years ago and he feels that it’s a great partnership. Mr. Eppley added that the school and the kids are
very excited about it and moved to approve the
partnering request by Stroudsburg Area School District for DEP Grant. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Accept
Resignation of Art Schwedler From Sewer Authority Effective December 31, 2010. Mr. Cramer said that we received a letter of
resignation from Art Schwedler effective December 31, 2010; Art called him and said that
his term is up and he is ready to retire from it. Mr.
Eppley moved to accept the resignation of Art
Schwedler reluctantly from the Sewer Authority effective December 31, 2010. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Executive Session: Mr. Decker moved we recess to executive session at 7:35 P.M. to
discuss real estate, litigation and personnel issues.
Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Decker moved
to return to regular session at 8:14 P.M. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Chairman
stated that litigation and property acquisition matters were discussed in executive
session and there are no motions to come before the Board.
There
being no further business, Mr. Decker moved to
adjourn the meeting at 8:15 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, DECEMBER 21, 2010, 8:08 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors was called to order
by Chairman & Treasurer, Edward C. Cramer, at 8:08 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; Township
Engineer, Joe Durkin of Reilly Associates; Office Manager & Recording Secretary, Judy
Adkins.
Public Comments: Chairman asked if there were any comments,
Aaron DiDonato a resident of 323 Blue Mt. Lake asked Mr. Decker if King’s Pond Road
was in Stroud Township; Mr. Decker replied that King’s Pond Road is in Smithfield
Township. There were no other public
comments.
Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting, November
23, 2010, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Eppley moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting,
November 23, 2010, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Decker
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve
Minutes of Public Hearing, December 7, 2010, 7:00 P.M., Ordinance No. 14 of 2010,
Dedication & Amended Location of Public Road – Serfass Lane. Mr. Eppley moved to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing,
December 7, 2010, 7:00 P.M., Ordinance No. 14 of 2010, Dedication & Amended Location
of Public Road known as Serfass Lane. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve
Minutes of Regular Meeting, December 7, 2010, 7:07 P.M.
Mr. Eppley
moved to approve minutes of the regular meeting,
December 7, 2010, 7:07 P.M. Mr. Decker
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Bills: General Fund-$99,901.97.
Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment of
bills from the General Fund in the amount of $99,901.97.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Approve
Payment of Bills: Glen Brook Golf Club-$1,584.40. Mr.
Cramer moved to approve payment of bills for Glen
Brook Golf Club for $1,584.40. Mr. Eppley
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. DiDonato asked about the bills for the
golf course, Mr. Cramer said that they do maintenance on the golf carts, golf course, etc.
and the township owns the golf course, it’s a municipal golf course and there’s
a separate account.
Treasurer’s Report: Month of November. Mr. Cramer, Treasurer read the Treasurer’s Report for the month of November. 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, reported that he has just
agenda items and other than that Mill Brook Farms needs a stabilization project of the
installed swale and he’s waiting for an invoice from the vendors so he can submit a
reimbursement request to the developer.
Police Report: Chairman said that the Police
Report for November is available for review. Mr. DiDonato said that he would like a copy
of the police report; Mr. Eppley said that he has an extra copy for his review.
Solicitor’s Report: Mr. Deetz,
Solicitor stated that he has nothing but agenda items.
Engineer’s Report: Mr. Durkin said that he has nothing but agenda items.
Old
Business:
1. Final Major Subdivision Plan –
Godfrey’s Ridge Phase III – SALDO #06-13, Planning Commission Recommendation:
Action Deadline: 6-15-2011. Mr. Eppley said that he received a letter dated December
16, 2010 from Bill Hopkins, LTS Development requesting an extension for Phase III project
up through June 15, 2011. Mr. Eppley moved to table and to grant the extension until June
15, 2011. 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
this amendment is in the works, Planning Commission should be providing us with comments
in the next month or two then we can schedule a hearing.
Mr. Eppley moved to table. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Set Hearing Date For Air Pollution
Control Ordinance (Outdoor Wood Fired Boilers) Per Recommendation Of The Stroud Township
Planning Commission. Mr. Eppley said that
this is the second of two ordinances that are near completion and the next one down is
ready to move on and he moved to table Item 3 under
old business. Mr. Decker seconded the
motion. All vote aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Set
Hearing Date For Appalachian Trail Overlay District Ordinance Per Recommendation of Stroud
Township Planning Commission. Mr. Eppley
addressed this item stating that this is in final draft after receiving comments from the
Township Planning Commission, County Planning Commission, Appalachian Trail Conversancy
and our solicitor; it’s ready for setting a hearing and considering adoption at that
hearing. Mr. Eppley asked Mr. Deetz what is
our time requirement, Mr. Deetz said that he is looking at February 15th. Mr. Eppley made a motion to authorize advertisement and conduct
of a public hearing on February 15, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Gray
Chevrolet Land Development Plan – SALDO #2010-07; Planning Commission Recommendation
Action Deadline: 1-25-2011. Present on behalf of this plan was Mr. Bill Greiner,
PE, Mr. Bill Rinehart, Owner and Attorney Marc Wolfe.
Mr. Greiner stated that this is a relatively small project for Gray
Chevrolet; it involves about 6,400 hundred square feet of improvements on the west side of
the existing building and some work across the front to improve parking and the entrance
to the building. Mr. Greiner said that is the
only work that’s being proposed and they are not proposing any work along Rte. 611 or
anywhere else around the building. Mr. Greiner
said the purpose of the improvements are to provide customer service amenities,
there’s going to be an overhead area where you can drop your car off for maintenance,
an improved retail sales service area and it will be an improved entrance – none of
it will generate additional traffic, it’s more improvements for General Motors. Mr. Greiner said there are comments from the
Township Engineer that they need clarification on; Chris was questioning parking in front
of the building and what we have here is a non-conforming use; Gray Chevrolet was built in
the early 70’s and they have always parked cars along Rte. 611 and in front of the
building. Mr. Greiner added that if they need
a non-conforming use application; they can provide that to the Zoning Officer and he
wasn’t sure if that was required. Mr.
Eppley said what they have done in the past was to have the applicant apply for a
Certificate of Non-Conformance and see whatever is applied for would qualify for under one
certificate. Mr. Greiner said that a
New
Business:
2. Authorize Preparation and
Advertisement of Ordinance To Approve Township Entering Into Intermunicipal Sewage
Treatment Agreement With S.T.S.A. and B.C.R.A. for Public Hearing and Consideration on
January 3, 2011. Mr.
Decker moved to authorize preparation and
advertisement of Ordinance to approve Township entering into Intermunicipal Sewage
Treatment Agreement with Stroud Township Sewer Authority and B.C.R.A. for public hearing
and consideration on January 3, 2011. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Authorize Contribution of $21,000.00
to Stroudsburg Little League for Capital Improvements to Creekview Park – Budget Line
Item 454.790. Mr. Cramer
said that the Little League had electric lines installed; we received a bill from Lombardo
& Lipe for $21,862.00 and they are asking for a donation to help cover these costs; it
was budgeted for Capital Improvements. Mr.
Cramer moved to authorize contribution of
$21,000.00 to the Stroudsburg Little League for Capital Improvements to Creekview Park,
budget line item 454.790. Mr. Decker
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Authorize
Contribution to Pocono Heritage Land Trust In The Amount of
$1,000.00 – Budget Line Item #460.005. Mr.
Cramer said that this is something that we budget for
every year and we have never donated to them but they have done work for us in the past;
they did base work on Wickes/Oiler and
they are working on conservation easement
property that the township purchased. 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 Release #1 For Norton Road
Associates In The Amount $37,625.00
Per Recommendation Of Township Engineer. Chairman
said that we have a letter from Chris McDermott who reviewed the request and based upon
their inspection recommended a release of $37,625.00; the remaining financial security is
$5,500.00 still be held. Mr. Cramer moved to authorize Release #1 for Norton Road
Associates in the amount of $37,625.00 per recommendation of Township Engineer. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion
carried unanimously. At this time, the Board
excused Mr. Joe Durkin from Reilly Associates.
6. Wendy’s
Restaurant Conversion Land Development Plan – SALDO #2010-11: Planning Commission
Recommendation: Action Deadline: 2-15-2011. Mr.
Eppley addressed this item stating that he spoke to Kevin Jones, the applicant today; we
discussed tabling tonight and doing a Special Meeting next Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. and any
other business that may come be before the Board. Mr.
Eppley moved to table at the applicant’s
request. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
7. Adopt
Revised 2011 Regional Police Budget As Recommended By S.A.R.P. Commission On 12-8-2010
Based On M.O.U. and Rescind Board of Supervisor’s Adoption of Previous Regional
Police Budget on 10-19-2010. Mr. Eppley
said that he passed out draft minutes on last Police Commission meeting where the
Memorandum of Understanding between the Regional Police Commission, the Negotiating Team
and the Bargaining Unit was accepted by the Police Commission, basically the Bargaining
Unit on behalf of the Union agreed to pay $40,000.00 towards one-half of one
officer’s salary in order to preserve one position and the second position looks to
be in the works due to the retirement of Officer Dave Ace.
Mr. Eppley said that this would actually up our budget by about $72,00.00; so we
are over a little of budgeted given our current budget but the payments by the union are
to be on the 1st of every month but if for some reason they don’t make a
payment as agreed to so, we could be back in the position of the higher budget amount and
maybe it is best to just leave in our budget as is but we did adopt the former budget on
October 19th, so we would be calling for what the agenda item calls for and
rescind our former action. Mr. Decker moved to adopt the revised 2011 Regional Police Budget
as recommended by S.A.R.P. Commission on 12-8-2010 based on M.O.U. and rescind Board of
Supervisor’s adoption of previous Regional Police Budget on 10-19-2010. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Adopt
Resolution No. 2010-41 Re: Authorizing Transfer of Unencumbered Funds From One Township
Account To Another. Mr. Cramer addressed
this item stating that our Accounting Consultant, Julian Kirk came in and we have a
resolution prepared that transfers through
Schedule A that will be attached from line items that are under budget to line items that
over budget to make the budget balance for the end of the year. Mr. Decker said that we already have a resolution
in place from our Re-Organization Meeting; Mr. Cramer said that this gives an attachment
of line items, Mr. Eppley said that we do it before year end 2011. Mr. Cramer said that at Re-Organization it
authorizes us to do; this is the one doing it and he moved to adopt Resolution No. 2010-41 authorizing
transfer of unencumbered funds from one township account to another. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
9. Approve
S.R.O.S.R.C. Budget for 2011. Mr. Cramer
addressed this item stating that we need to formally approve the Stroud Regional Open
Space Recreation Commission budget for 2011; it adds some maintenance and security for our
parks for next year and the total budgeted amount will be $89,049.00. Mr. Cramer moved
to approve the Stroud Regional Open Space Recreation Commission budget for 2011. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
10. Approve General Fund Budget for
2011. Mr. Cramer said that it’s been
out for the 20-day review period; it calls for one-half mill tax increase to the general
fund and one-half specialty tax increase for the Fire Department Building and Equipment
Fund. Mr. Eppley said that he has one comment
– the budget that we’re proposing to adopt is within $7,000.00 of our 2009
budget, even with the cost of delivering services has increased and for us to be within
$7,000.00 for two years out shows how tight we are trying to stay. Mr. Eppley said that he would like to commend Ed
and Jim for working hard to get it where it is and he thinks that people are under the
misconception that it’s the township that causes hardship financially with the our
taxpayers. Mr. Eppley added that he ran some
numbers – out of every $1,000.00 in property taxes - $829.00 goes to the school,
$91.00 goes to the county, $74.00 goes to the township and $6.00 goes to the library. Mr. Eppley also said that we are providing the cost
or the funds to pay for the police, the fire department, maintaining the roads and the
parks and he feels that more people need to be better educated on the payment of property
taxes when the township is the one delivering the services, it’s the school district
taxes that are whacking our residents. Mr.
Eppley moved to adopt the 2011 proposed budget as
presented. Mr. Decker seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
11. Adopt Resolution No. 2010-42 Re:
Authorizing Issuance of T.A.N. for 2011. Mr. Cramer
addressed this item stating that we have the documents here so we can pay off our T.A.N.
Loan for this year and then we can get the tax anticipation monies in early January so we
can have enough funds to conduct business. Mr.
Cramer moved to adopt Resolution No. 2010-42
authorizing Issuance of T.A.N. for 2011. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Executive Session: Mr. Cramer
moved to recess to executive session at 9:20 P.M.
to discuss litigation, real estate and personnel issues.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Decker moved to return to regular session at 9:25 P.M. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Chairman
stated that litigation and property acquisition matters were discussed in executive
session. Mr. Cramer moved to authorize Solicitor, Todd Weitzmann to send
a Notice of Intention to declare default for Stokes Ave. Apartments, Anthony Maula. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. Mr. Eppley abstained from voting. Motion carried 2-0.
There
being no further business, Mr. Decker moved to
adjourn the meeting at 9:26 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 SPECIAL MEETING, DECEMBER 29, 2010, 1:00 P.M.
A Special Meeting of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors was called to order
by Chairman, Edward C. Cramer with the Pledge of Allegiance at 1:04 P.M. at the Stroud
Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pa. Also present was Daryl A. Eppley, Vice-Chairman
& Secretary, Supervisor/Roadmaster, James L. Decker; Township Solicitor, Richard E.
Deetz; Township Engineer, Chris McDermott from Reilly Associates; Office Manager &
Recording Secretary, Judy Adkins.
Public Comments: Chairman asked if there were any comments other
than agenda items, there were no comments from the floor.
New
Business:
1. Wendy’s Restaurant Conversion
Land Development Plan – SALDO #2010-11; Planning Commission; Action Deadline:
2-15-2011. Present on behalf of this plan was Mr. Kevin Fruck, P.E. and Mr. Kevin
Jones, applicant and Mr. Ralph Matergia, Attorney, Mr.
Fruck said the project is for the existing building located along Rte. 611 and they are
proposing to take that restaurant and make it into a Wendy’s restaurant; it’s
the same and the reason for the land development is that there’s an existing cooler
that’s located in the back of the building is currently over the setback line, so
that’s a change in the footprint. Mr.
Fruck added that since they are changing the footprint, they are proposing to enlarge the
cooler to be 7-feet by 28-feet and along with that they are proposing some protection to
that cooler which includes elimination of some of that existing rear landscaping and
putting in curb to help define the access channel. Mr.
Fruck said that they do have enough parking spaces and the Planning Commission recommended
having sidewalk in front and they are requesting some waivers. Mr. Eppley said that we have the Township
Engineer’s review letter and suggested that we address each review comment – 1
through 20. After discussion on contour lines,
drainage, wetlands, steep slopes, sidewalks, curbs, handicap accessible, street trees,
signs, Mr. Eppley moved for the approval of
modification requested of the contour lines Section 2.603B.19, 2.603B.25 regarding to the
traffic volumes, 2.603B.28 regarding the 200-feet to land development , 2.603C.8 regarding
the drainage plan in compliance with Article 3, 3.603 regarding curb on both sides of the
streets, 3.904A regarding street trees. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. Discussion –
Mr. Cramer asked for clarification on the street trees and if there’s any low type of
shrubs or greenery that can be placed in this area because he thinks that they were
removed, it makes the site more attractive. Mr.
Jones said that they are landscaping the entire bed around the sign. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. After
discussion on lighting symbols that was not shown on the plan, pavement markings, signage,
menu boards, landscaping requirements and a developer’s agreement, Mr. Eppley moved for the approval of the Wendy’s
Conversion Land Development Plan subject to receipt of an adequate development agreement,
to the satisfaction of the Township Solicitor, satisfactory resolution of the Reilly
Associates letter dated December 29, 2010, a note on the plan regarding the encroachment
to the satisfaction of the Township Solicitor, all outside agency approvals including
Sewer Authority, Water Authority, a landscaping plan including landscaping to meet the
ground sign landscaping requirement at a minimum and payment of any outstanding township
engineer review fees and a note in regards to the easement to be approved by the
solicitor. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Discussion of Wood Haven East
Development Agreement. Present on
behalf of this plan was Charlie Vogt; he said that he represents Bob Brown, who will be
the owner the first of the year and to bring the Board up-to-date on what’s going on. Mr. Vogt also said that he has a letter from Joe
Dipipi and what he is asking for today is that the development agreement which goes back
to March 14, 2007 and will expire March 14, 2011 and between now and then it’s
impossible to finish the improvements. Mr.
Vogt is asking that the Board will agree to extend the development agreement through the
end of February 2012; he talked to First Keystone Bank to let them know what is going on
with the Letter of Credit because there’s a 60-day clause if they don’t know
about a cancellation because of changing to Wayne Bank.
Mr. Vogt said that the other issue is a modification of the record plan and
that plan was recorded; the unit numbers were changed and this wouldn’t be a problem
but Joe Dipipi was deeded a unit – unit No. 12, it’s right on the one plan and
wrong on the other plan. After much discussion
on the correcting this plan, extending the development agreement and conditions on the
extension, Mr. Eppley moved to grant the extension
of the deadline for completion under the development agreement for Wood Haven East
development until March 31, 2012 subject to the developer presently a satisfactory
replacement of the financial security not later than February 28, 2011. Mr. Decker seconded the motion with discussion. Discussion – Mr. Decker questioned the
conveyance to the existing single family. Mr.
Deetz suggested that there could be another condition to this extension – that the
developer presents a corrective subdivision satisfactory to the township engineer. Mr. Eppley asked if it could be an as-built, Mr.
Deetz replied sure. Mr. Decker said the reason
that he brings this up is because he feels that there should not be a CO until this is
cleared up, it’s a title/deed issue. Mr.
Vogt said that he realized that there is an issue and his next step is going to the
Assessor’s Office. Mr. Deetz asked Mr.
McDermott what’s the simple thing to do, Mr. McDermott recommends to follow the
subdivision plan because that describes what’s conveying and that Joe’s deed was
incorrect. Mr. Eppley moved to amend the motion that the second condition
be receipt of a corrected deed to the satisfaction to the township solicitor. Mr. Decker seconded the amended motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Acknowledge
Receipt of $1,000.00 Donation From Mitch & Karen Kaplan as Donation for Parks &
Recreation. Mr. Decker moved to acknowledge receipt of $1,000.00 donation
from Mitch & Karen Kaplan as donation for Parks & Recreation. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Deetz said that one item with the Sewage Treatment Agreement with BCRA,
Hamilton Township with their solicitor is demanding a blanket indemnification and
apparently Pocono has agreed to this request from Hamilton; there are three humongous
agreements – one from last May, one from November and now we are working on the
Sewage Treatment Agreement between BCRA, Stroud Township Sewer Authority, Stroud Township
and Hamilton Township. Mr. Deetz said
that if the Board is OK, he will stick that in the agreement, Mr. Cramer said he thinks
that it’s a good thing because with the Giant in that strip center, people where
hooking up and Brenda didn’t know about and Hamilton was issuing CO’s; we
haven’t received the fees and this will help.
There
being no further business, Mr. Decker moved to
adjourn the meeting at 2:10 P.M. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Recording Secretary
TOWNSHIP OF
STROUD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING MINUTES RE-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, JANUARY 3, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
Mr. Edward C. Cramer called the Re-Organizational Meeting of the Stroud Township
Board of Supervisors to order at 7:00 P.M., with the Pledge of Allegiance, at the Stroud
Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pa. Also present were Vice-Chairman, 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.
Mr. Cramer said that first we have our Re-Organizational Meeting, a Public Hearing
for Ordinance No. 1 of 2011 to approve the Execution of a Sewage Treatment Agreement for
Stroud Township, Stroud Township Sewer Authority and Brodhead Creek Regional Authority and
our regular meeting. Mr. Cramer said that the
first item is to appoint, re-appoint or affirm
township officers for the year of 2011 and we need to appoint a Temporary Chairman, Edward
C. Cramer. Mr. Decker moved to appoint Edward C. Cramer as Temporary
Chairman. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cramer
said that we need to appoint temporary Secretary,
Daryl A. Eppley. Mr. Decker moved to appoint temporary Secretary, Daryl A. Eppley. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Cramer said that we need to elect a
Chairman of the Board; Mr. Decker moved to
elect Edward C. Cramer as Chairman. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cramer said that we need to appoint and elect Vice-Chairman, Daryl A. Eppley;
Mr. Cramer moved to appoint and affirm Daryl A.
Eppley as Vice-Chairman. Mr. Decker
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cramer said that we need to appoint and elect Secretary, Daryl A. Eppley; Mr.
Decker moved to appoint and affirm Secretary, Daryl
A. Eppley. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Cramer said that we need to appoint and affirm
Treasurer, Edward C. Cramer; Mr. Decker moved
to appoint and affirm Treasurer, Edward C. Cramer.
Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cramer said we need to re-appoint Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, Judith
Adkins and moved to re-appoint Judith Adkins as
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Eppley
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cramer said we need to re-appoint and affirm Roadmaster, James L. Decker; Mr.
Cramer moved to re-appoint and affirm Roadmaster,
James L. Decker. Mr. Eppley seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Cramer, Chairman said that the following re-appoint
or appoint Board members or positions as follows: Vacancy Board Member – Mr. Decker moved to re-appoint Hester Deetz as Vacancy Board
Member. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Zoning Officer & Code Enforcement Officer –
H.M. Beers, Inc. per attached fee schedule – Mr. Eppley moved to re-appoint Zoning Officer & Code
Enforcement Officer, H.M. Beers, Inc. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Planning Administrator, Zoning Officer & Code
Enforcement Officer – John DeCusatis. Mr.
Eppley moved to re-appoint Planning Administrator
and Code Enforcement Officer, John DeCusatis. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. H.M. Beers, Inc. - Township SEO – Mr. Cramer moved to re-appoint H.M. Beers, Inc. as Township SEO.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Assistant Zoning/Code
Enforcement Officer, Carol Nauman. Mr. Eppley moved to re-appoint Assistant Zoning/Code Enforcement
Officer, Carol Nauman. Mr. Cramer seconded
the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Alternate Sewage Enforcement Officer, Truman Burnett – Mr. Cramer moved to re-appoint Truman Burnett as Alternate Sewage
Enforcement Officer, Truman Burnett. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Alternate Sewage Enforcement
Officer – Jeryl R. Rinehart. Mr. Eppley moved
to re-appoint Alternate Sewage Enforcement Officer, Jeryl R. Rinehart. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Emergency
Management Coordinator, Rich Possinger. Mr.
Cramer moved to re-appoint Emergency Management
Coordinator, Rich Possinger. Mr. Decker
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman said that next we need to appoint or re-appoint Volunteer Board Members for the
year of 2011. Planning Commission: Mr. Eppley moved
to re-appoint Joseph Holbert for a 4-year term ending 1-1-2015. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Stroud Township Sewer Authority: Mr. Decker moved to appoint Mark Bonneau for a 4-year term
ending 1-1-2015. Mr. Eppley seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Park & Recreation Board: Mr. Cramer moved
to re-appoint Ann Horvath for a 5-year term ending 1-1-2016. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Environmental
Advisory Council: Mr. Cramer moved to
re-appoint Phillip Barcafer for a 3-year term ending 1-1-2014. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Uniform
Construction Code Appeals Board: Mr. Eppley moved
to re-appoint Daniel Henning for a 1-year term ending 1-1-2012. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Eppley moved to re-appoint Robert W. Masten Jr. for
a 1-year term ending 1-1-2012. Mr. Cramer
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eppley moved
to re-appoint Nate Oiler for a 1-year term ending 1-1-2012. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Non-Uniform
Pension Plan Board: Mr. Eppley moved to re-appoint Edward C. Cramer for a 1-year term
ending 1-1-2012. Mr. Decker seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cramer moved
to re-appoint Judith A. Adkins for a 1-year term ending 1-1-2012. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Eppley moved to re-appoint Brenda C. Klein for a
1-year term ending 1-1-2012. Mr. Cramer
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eppley
moved to re-appoint Mark Pysher for a 1-year term ending 1-1-2012. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Eppley moved to re-appoint Ronald Tinney for a
1-year term ending 1-1-2012. Mr. Decker
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Stroud Area Regional Police Commission: Mr. Eppley moved
to re-appoint Keith Albert for a 3-year term ending 1-1-2014. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Appoint or
Re-appoint Departmental Administrators, Representatives or Liaisons for Year 2011. Mr. Eppley moved to re-appoint Edward C. Cramer as Sewer
Authority Liaison for a 1-year term ending 1-1-2012.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eppley moved
to re-appoint James L. Decker as C.O.G. Representative for a 1-year term ending 1-1-2012. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Eppley moved to re-appoint Edward C. Cramer as
Alternate C.O.G. Representative for a 1-year term ending 1-1-2012. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Cramer moved to appoint Daryl Eppley as Township
Physical Plant Director for a 1-year term ending 1-1-2012. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Decker moved to re-appoint Daryl A. Eppley as
Planning Commission Liaison for a 1-year term ending 1-1-2012. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Cramer moved to re-appoint Daryl A. Eppley as
Planning & Zoning Liaison for a 1-year term ending 1-1-2012. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Decker moved to re-appoint Daryl A. Eppley as
Open-Records Officer for a 1-year term ending 1-1-2012.
Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Eppley moved to re-appoint
Attendance
at County, State & National Associations Conventions for year 2011. Chairman said next is to approve and authorize
attendance of Supervisors, their guests, and designated staff at County, State &
National Associations Conventions for year 2011. Mr.
Eppley moved to approve and authorize attendance of
Supervisors, their guests and designated staff at County, State & National
Associations Conventions for year 2011. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cramer moved
to name James L. Decker as Voting Delegate to State/National Convention for year 2011. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Decker moved to name Edward C. Cramer as
Alternate Voting Delegate to State/National Convention for year 2011. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Eppley moved to approve conferees attendance at
their regular rate of compensation and other approved expenses for year 2011. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Adopt Re-Organizational Resolutions, as
follows: 2011-01
– Ratify Year 2011 General Fund Budget – Apply Fund Balance Excess Moneys To
Operating Reserve Fund. Mr. Eppley moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-01 ratify year
2011 General Fund Budget – apply any fund balance excess moneys to Operating Reserve
Fund. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. 2011-02 –
Fix Tax Rate at 14 mils for year 2011-General Fund.
Mr. Eppley moved to adopt Resolution
No. 2011-02 fix tax rate at 14 mils for year 2011.
Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. 2011-03 – Fix Tax Rate at 0.5 mil for year 2011
– Special Tax for Fire Protection. Mr. Decker moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-03 Fix Tax Rate at
0.5 mil for 2011. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. 2011-04 -Adopt
Year 2011 State Liquid Fuels Budget. Mr. Decker moved
to adopt Resolution No. 2011-04 State Liquid Fuels Budget for 2011. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. 2011-05 –
Authorizing Payment of Re-Occurring Monthly Bills (such as utilities, etc.) without
individual approval of each month. Mr.
Cramer moved to adopt Resolution 2011-05
authorizing payment of re-occurring monthly bills (such as utilities, etc.) without
individual approval of each month. Mr.
Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. 2011-06 – Approve Township Depositories for Year
2011. Mr. Cramer moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-06 for Township
Depositories for year 2011. Mr. Eppley
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. 2011-07 – Approve The Issuance of a Tax and
Revenue Anticipation Note for 2011. Mr.
Eppley moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-07 for
the issuance of a Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note for 2011. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. 2011-08 –
Appointing Township Financial Auditor for B.O.S. for year 2011 – Kirk & Summa
& Co. Mr. Eppley moved to adopt
Resolution No. 2011-08 appointing Township Financial Auditor for Board of Supervisors for
year 2011-Kirk & Summa & Co. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. 2011-09 – Appointing Sewer Authority Accountant
for year 2011-Kirk & Summa & Co. Mr. Eppley moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-09 appointing Sewer
Authority Account for year 2011 Kirk & Summa & Co. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. 2011-10 –
Setting Bond Amounts for Township Treasurer & Other Appointed Officials for year 2011. Mr. Eppley moved
to adopt Resolution No. 2011-10 setting bond for Township Treasurer & other appointed
officials for year 2011. Mr. Cramer
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. 2011-11 – Appoint All Non-Uniform Non-Elected
Employees To Current Positions, and Establishing Their Compensation For The Year 2011 As
Set Forth On The Attached Schedule Of Non-Uniformed Employees 2011 Wages. Mr. Cramer moved
to adopt Resolution No. 2011 appointing all non-uniform non-elected employees to current
positions and establishing their compensation for the year 2011 as set forth on the
attached schedule of Non-Uniformed Employees 2011 wages.
Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. 2011-12 – Adopt Non-Uniformed Employee Benefits
for Year 2011. Mr. Cramer moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-12 adopting
non-uniformed employees’ benefits for year 2011.
Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. 2011-13 – Approve Volunteer Fireman and Volunteer
Ambulance Workers, If Warranted, To Be Covered Under Workers Compensation Insurance for
Year 2011. Mr. Decker moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-13 approving
volunteer fireman and volunteer ambulance workers, if warranted, to be covered under
Workers Compensation Insurance for year 2011. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. 2011-14 – Establishing Mileage Reimbursement for
Year 2011 at the currently approved IRS Rate.
Mr. Cramer moved to adopt
Resolution No. 2011-14 establishing mileage reimbursement for year 2011 at the currently
approved IRS rate. Mr. Eppley seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eppley said
that’s .51 cents, Mr. Cramer said that’s correct, it went up January 1st
to .51 cents. 2011-15
Authorizing Employee Participation In Deferred Compensation & Savings Plan for Year
2011. Mr. Eppley moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-15 authorizing
employee participation in Deferred Compensation & Savings Plan for year 2011. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. 2011-16 -
Appoint Morgan Stanley Smith Barney as Depository & Fund Manager for Non-Uniform
Pension Plan for Year 2011. Mr. Cramer
moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-16 appointing
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney as Depository & Fund Manager for Non-Uniform Pension Plan
for year 2011. Mr. Eppley seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. 2011-17 – Appoint Edward C. Cramer to be Chief
Administrative Officer for Non-Uniformed Employees Pension Board for year 2011. Mr. Decker moved
to adopt Resolution No. 2011-17 appointing Edward C. Cramer as Chief Administrative
Officer for the Non-Uniformed Employees Pension Board for year 2011. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. 2011-18 –
Appoint Monroe County Tax Collection Committee as Tax Collector for E.I.T. and L.S.T.
Taxes for year 2011. Mr. Cramer moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-18 appointing
Monroe County Tax Collection Committee as Tax Collector for E.I.T. and L.S.T. taxes for
year 2011. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. 2011-19 –
Approve Salary, Continuing Education and Supply Costs for Local Tax Collector Wendy
Bogart-Shiffer for Collection of Real Estate Taxes for Year 2011. Mr. Eppley moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-19 approving
salary, continuing education and supply costs for local Tax Collector, Wendy
Bogart-Shiffer for collection of real estate taxes for year 2011. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. 2011-20
– Appoint A Tax Hearing Officer Under Act 50 of 1998 for Year 2011-Monroe County Tax
Collection Committee. Mr. Cramer moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-20 appointing Tax
Hearing Officer under Act 50 of 1998 for year 2011-Monroe County Tax Collection Committee. Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. 2011-21
- Authorizing Tax Claim Bureau To Dispose Of
Township Properties In The County Repository for Year 2011.
Mr. Eppley moved to
adopt Resolution No. 2011-21 authorizing Tax Claim Bureau to dispose of township
properties in the county repository for year 2011.
Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. 2011-22 - Adopt Township Engineer’s Fee
Schedule As Official Township Charges For Land Development Submission For Year 2011. Mr. Eppley moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011- 22 adopting
township engineers fee schedule as Official Township charges for Land Development
submission for year 2011. Mr. Cramer
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. 2011-23 – Adopt Fee Schedule For Year 2011. Mr. Eppley moved
to adopt Resolution No. 2011-23 adopting fee schedule for year 2011. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. 2011-24 –
Appointing Township Engineers for Year 2011. Mr.
Decker moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-24
appointing Township Engineers for year 2011: Reilly Associates as Primary Engineer, Reilly
Associates as Traffic Engineer, RKR Hess Associates as Alternate Township Engineer, Reilly
Associates as Sewer Authority and RKR Hess Associates as Bridge Inspection Engineers. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. 2011-25
– Appointing Township Solicitors for Year 2011.
Mr. Eppley moved to adopt Resolution
No. 2011-25 appointing Township Solicitors for year 2010: Richard E. Deetz, Esquire as Supervisors Primary Attorney,
Cramer, Swetz & McManus as Supervisors Alternate Attorney, David Williamson, Esquire
as ZHB Primary Attorney, Joseph McDonald, Esquire as Zoning Hearing Board Alternate
Attorney, Cramer, Swetz & McManus as Planning Commission Primary Attorney, Richard E.
Deetz, Esquire as Planning Commission Alternate Attorney, Thomas Heimbach, Esquire as
Supervisors Labor Attorney, H. Clark Connor as Sewer Authority Attorney and Richard E.
Deetz, Esquire as Sewer Authority Alternate Attorney.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. 2011-26 - Appoint Morgan Stanley Smith Barney as
Depository and Fund Manager for the Chipperfield House Escrow Account for 2011. Mr. Eppley moved
to adopt Resolution No. 2011-26 – appointing Morgan Stanley Smith Barney as
Depository and Fund Manager for the Chipperfield House Escrow Account for 2011. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
2011-27
– Approve Joint Municipal Auctions of Surplus Property for Year 2011. Mr. Decker
moved to approve Joint Municipal Auctions of Surplus Property for year 2011. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. 2011-28 –
Establishing Meeting Dates & Times for Year 2011. Mr. Eppley moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-28 establishing
meeting dates & times for year 2011. Mr.
Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. 2011-29 – Appoint Environmental Resources
Associates as Consultant for Recycling and Waste Disposal for Year 2011. Mr. Eppley moved
to adopt Resolution No. 2011-29 appointing Environmental Resources Associates as
Consultant for Recycling and Waste Disposal for year 2011.
Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. 2011-30 – Appoint Pocono Heritage Land Trust as
Monitoring Agent for Land Conservation Easements within Stroud Township for 2011. Mr. Cramer moved
to adopt Resolution No. 2011-30 appointing Pocono Heritage Land Trust as Monitoring Agent
for Land Conservation Easements within Stroud Township for 2011. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. 2011-31 –
Authorize Township Tax Collector to Charge Fees for Tax Certification Letters. Mr. Eppley moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-31 authorizing
Township Tax Collector to charge fees for tax certification letters. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously. 2011-32 –
Authorize Transfer of Unencumbered Funds from One Township Account to Another. Mr. Cramer moved
to adopt Resolution No. 2011-32 authorizing transfer of Unencumbered Funds From One
Township Account to Another. Mr. Eppley
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. No. 2011-33 – Appoint Julian Kirk, Certified
Public Accountant as Accounting Consultant for the Year 2011. Mr. Cramer moved
to adopt Resolution No. 2011-33 Julian Kirk, Certified Public Accountant as Accounting
Consultant for the year 2011. Mr. Eppley
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman said that concludes our Re-Organizational
Meeting for January 3, 2011. Mr. Eppley moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 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, JANUARY 3, 2011, 7:29 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors was called to order
by Chairman & Treasurer, Edward C. Cramer, at 7:29 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, Reilly Associates.
Public Comments: Mr. Jim Somers,
resident asked what’s the mill of tax for the township, Mr. Cramer said what does a
mill generate – it’s about $240,000.00 with a collection rate of about 92%.
Approve
Payment of Bills: General Fund: $69,663.82. Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment of bills from the General
Fund for $69,663.82. Mr. Eppley
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment of Bills: Glen Brook Golf Club:
$11,827.46. Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment of bills from the Glen
Brook Golf Club for $11,827.46. Mr. Eppley
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Old
Business:
1. Final Major Subdivision Plan –
Godfrey’s Ridge Phase III – SALDO #06-13, Planning Commission: Action Deadline:
6-15-2011. Mr. Eppley addressed this item
stating that there’s no change in status since we extended granting the deadline
until June 15, 2011 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 that this pertains to the sign ordinance amendment that’s in progress and he moved to table.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Set Hearing Date For Air Pollution Control
Ordinance (Outdoor Wood Fired Boilers) Per Recommendation of the Stroud Township Planning
Commission. Mr. Eppley moved to table.
Mr. Decker seconded the motion. All
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Gray Chevrolet Land Development Plan – SALDO
#2010-07; Planning Commission Recommendation Action Deadline: 1-25-2011. Mr. Eppley said that at our meeting on December
21st, the applicant and their engineer and attorney requested tabling until our
meeting of January 18, 2011 and he moved to table
at the applicant’s request. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Executive Session: Mr. Decker
moved to recess to executive session at 7:32 P.M.
to discuss litigation, property acquisition and personnel.
Mr. Eppley seconded the motion.
All voted aye. Motion carried
unanimously. Mr. Decker moved to return to regular session at 7:45 P.M. Mr. Cramer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Decker
moved to approve an amendment to the development
agreement for the medical office building surgical facility of AKA, PAR Associates to
allow in lieu-of physical construction of a sidewalk a deposit in contribution to the
Township Sidewalk Escrow Fund to be used elsewhere in the township for sidewalks in the
amount equal to that specified in the construction estimate. Mr. Eppley seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Mr. Decker moved
to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 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, JANUARY 18, 2011, 7:05 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors was called to order
by Chairman & Treasurer, Edward C. Cramer, at 7:05 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 Solicitor, Richard E. Deetz; Township Engineer, Chris
McDermott, Reilly Associates; Office Manager & Recording Secretary. Absent was Supervisor/Roadmaster, James L. Decker.
4. Authorize Advertising Hearing On Ordinance No.
3-2011 For February 15, 2011 With Regards To Intermunicipal Cooperation Agreement With
Pocono Township For Road Easement, Restoration and Maintenance with Pocono Township. Mr. Eppley said as the Pocono Sewer Project comes
through township roads, we can have Chris go out along with any associates of his to do
inspections as well as our Roadmaster and we agreed to an hourly rate. Mr. Eppley asked Mr. Deetz if he had anything to
add to that, Mr. Deetz said that Pocono agrees to restore for 18 months if there’s
any deficiency in the restoration and if they don’t do it Stroud can do and bill them
and they have agreed to pay. Mr. Eppley moved to authorize advertising for Ordinance No.
3-2011 for February 15, 2011, 7:00 P.M. with regards to the Intermunicipal Cooperation
Agreement with Pocono Township for road easement, restoration and maintenance with Pocono
Township. Mr. Cramer seconded the
motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Judith Ann Adkins
Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 15, 2011, 8:08 P.M.
New
Business:
There being no
further business, Mr. Decker moved to adjourn at
8:54 P.M. Mr. Eppley seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Judith Ann Adkins
Recording Secretary
TOWNSHIP OF
STROUD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 1, 2011, 7:02 P.M.
6. Authorize Sponsorship To Brodhead
Watershed Association For The Adopt-A-Stream Program In The Amount of $250.00 Budget Line
Item #460.007. Mr. Cramer addressed this
item stating this is something that we do every year sponsoring the Brodhead Watershed
Association; they have volunteers that go out and take samples from our streams checking
the quality of the water. Mr. Cramer moved to authorize sponsorship to Brodhead Watershed
Association for the Adopt-A-Stream Program in the amount of $250.00 Budget Line Item
#460.007. 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, MARCH 15, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
Approve Payment
of Bills: Glen Brook Golf Club. Mr. Cramer moved to approve payment of bills for
the Glen Brook Golf Club in the amount of $5,365.04. Mr.
Decker seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
2.
Authorize Contribution of $400.00 To Pocono Arts Council – Budget Line
Item #460.003.
Respectfully
submitted,
Judith Ann Adkins
Recording Secretary
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