Monthly Business Meeting

Supervisor Paul and Supervisor Schreffler moved to approve paid interim bills through July 11, 2016 (4-0). Supervisor Schreffler and Supervisor Bruner moved to pay current unpaid bills as of July 11, 2016 (4-0). June 13, 2016 minutes were approved (4-0), and the financial report was placed on file for audit.

Chairperson Flo Mallonee reported no items requiring a Supervisors vote. Ernie Schreffler inquired about subdividing land involving a private lane accessing three properties; a subdivision plan would need to be submitted. Travis Bils of Doughboys Pizza discussed plans for a new restaurant, microbrewery, and 80-vehicle parking lot and was advised to contact PennDOT regarding a Highway Occupancy Permit. Flight Source plans for a Matamoras facility were accepted for review.

Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky reported on several matters: a revised UDITO litigation settlement was sent to PRS's counsel; the road along the Township building was determined to be an alley, so parking cannot be restricted; the Lehman stormwater Right-to-Know requests are being processed; the Kline nuisance enforcement is proceeding with a 36-day compliance period ending July 22; the Brothers nuisance parking issue was fixed but unregistered vehicles remain; a formal nuisance letter for Ziegler was approved 4-0; and Solicitor Warshawsky is awaiting Attorney Radebach's response on the Konchar deed comments.

Roadmaster Corey Stazewski reported a collapsed pipe on Matamoras Road temporarily covered with a steel plate; Engineer Steve Roe estimated the repair at $3,000 with a GP-11 permit needed. A stormwater complaint from Mike Snody regarding runoff from Chad Lebo's property was discussed; the Conservation District will visit the site after a formal complaint is filed. The Farhat nuisance lot was cleaned up, and the Armstrong Valley Winery noise complaint was reviewed with decibel levels never falling below the amplified noise violation threshold; spot checks will continue.

The Board reviewed Supervisor McBurney's recommendations on the commercial insurance renewal with no action taken. Secretary/Treasurer Wendy Wentzel reported the Workers' Compensation audit resulted in a $267.00 bill for the payroll difference. Chairman Bechtel announced that Rutter Road bridge construction in Jackson Township would begin in early July, closing the bridge for approximately 10 weeks.

Pete Fleszar of Glace Associates reported that 75% of the sidewalk project is in the Township and 25% in the Borough, with the total project in the State Right of Way and no change in discharge rate. The Borough is handling engineering on behalf of the Township. Supervisor Bruner and Supervisor Paul moved to waive the stormwater management submission requirement, subject to Township Engineer review of calculations and best practices (4-0).

The Friends of Fort Halifax submitted a letter requesting permission to perform maintenance and use the Brickhouse during events while keeping it closed to public access. Supervisor Paul and Supervisor Schreffler moved to allow them to check the roof, check the carport, and paint the exterior window trim (4-0).

The Township received a letter from the Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center offering free trees to landowners through a grant for riparian buffers or turf-to-trees conversion. The Supervisors recommended posting the letter on the Township website for residents to apply by the July 31, 2016 deadline.

Chairman Bechtel raised the issue that fees incurred for stormwater management reviews have been exceeding the filing fees collected by the Township. The Board discussed options for rectifying the shortfall but took no formal action.