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Saturday, December 12, 2009

BoS Meeting Notes - 12/3/2009

Executive Session - 7:00 PM

The session was held for a personnel matter. Both Supervisors-elect attended. No action was taken during or immediately after the session.

Regular Meeting (agenda)

On this night Supervisors voted to contribute $2,000 to Safe Harbor of Easton, hire a new Township Engineering firm, appoint a new Forks representative to the Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority (EAJSA), increase the sports sign up fees, advance the new solar ordinance, table the Comprehensive Plan, and almost went head to head with the Army Reserve!

For more on the Safe Harbor contribution (4:1 vote), please read Douglas Brill's Express Times article. Also read the Express Times Turkey (editorial) - awarded for the second year in a row to the lone Forks Supervisor to vote against a Safe Harbor contribution.

For more on the Army Reserve's Forks Township plan, please see Douglas Brill's Express Times coverage.

And, for more on the tabling of the Comprehensive Plan, see Tom De Martini, Morning Call.

Public Comments (non-agenda) -

Neil Schurgot, of Meadow Lane Drive, told the Board of an abandoned property on his street (2309 Meadow Lane Drive) and the problems it is bringing. The property has been vacant for two years. The first year, the bank maintained the property and mowed the lawn every two to three weeks. Since May of 2009, the property has been ignored.

Mr. Schurgot has called the Township numerous times about the property and the problem is not remedied. Rodent infestation is now coming onto his property. He said that the owner of the property is in Philadelphia and the property is in foreclosure. He has been in touch both with the owner and with the bank. Nothing has been done.

Zoning Officer Tim Weis has been in touch with the bank and originally it was cooperating. However, at this point, thirty days has elapsed and nothing has been done. Weis said that he thought the next recourse would be a lien on the property. Kline said that if the property is in foreclosure, the bank (Countrywide Bank) does not own the it.

The process in place in the Township for dealing with its ordinances is unacceptable according to Mr. Schurgot who added that the Township's ordinance regarding abandoned property is very weak. He said that with the way the market is today and the fact that people are walking away from their properties, the Township needs something in place to be sure that the value of residents' properties does not decrease because of abandoned properties.

Weis said that the Sheriff's Department needs to get involved. Nicholas suggested that Weis and Solicitor Kline get together to find a solution. Mr. Schurgot said that if a solution is not found by the end of the month, he will have to resort to legal recourse.

Supervisors' Remarks:

Chairman Howell said that Chuss' motion (at the last meeting) specified a December 31st deadline for applications to the open seats on the appointed boards. The legal notice in the Express Times contained an incorrect date. Kline said that another BoS vote is not necessary since it was already voted. Howell told Schnaedter to adjust the advertisement on the Township website to reflect the correct date.
Supervisor Egolf - said that the Township contributed $2,000 to Safe Harbor last year and he was interested in seeing if the BoS wants to do it again. Howell suggested that it be added as an agenda item (see below - Old Business.)
Supervisor Chuss reminded everyone of the tree lighting at the Community Center for Sunday, December 6th at 7 PM. Bring canned goods.

Treasurer's Report - Egolf detailed the debits (cash paid out) since the last Supervisors' meeting. The debits and transfers were approved with a 5:0 vote. The Township's current outstanding debt is $7,755,398.

Standing Committee Reports (meetings are open to the public - see the official Township calendar for dates and times)

Public Safety - Supervisor Howell - said the next meeting is Tuesday, December 15th at 8 AM in the Municipal Building. The principal item to be discussed is fire equipment.
Public Works - Supervisor Chuss - reported that there has been no meeting of the committee since the last BoS meeting. The next will be on December 8th at 7:30 AM in the Municipal Building. To be discussed will be the public works garage and ways to reduce the cost of the initial design submitted by Kimmel Bogrette. Also to be discussed are various projects going on in the Township.
Parks & Recreation - Supervisor Egolf - was happy to report that Jim Farley (Finance Manager) sat down with some officers of the Recreation Board. They covered everything that was covered at the regular meeting. The Recreation Board five-year plan is in hiatus and next week Egolf will meet with Ed Moore to see what needs to be done to move it forward. The fifth item on the agenda (New Business - Increase Sports Sign-up Rate for 2010) is an outgrowth of financial work with both the Recreation Board and the Athletic Association. The next meeting is scheduled for December 14th at 6 PM in the Municipal Building.
Community Relations - Supervisor Miller - said that the next meeting will be on December 14th at 5 PM.
Finance and Administration - Supervisor Nicholas - said that there had been no meeting since the last BoS meeting. The next will be on December 9 at 5 PM in the Municipal Building.

Township Manager's Report - Schnaedter - said that the Supervisors had his report in front of them. He reminded them of the Township (employee) assessment forms and that if they wish a formal tour of the (Township owned) house on Zucksville, they should let him know. Howell said that he would like all Supervisors to see the house because there are pending issues on the application of it for 2010.

It is at 700 Zucksville Road and was previously rented to the Township Fire Chief, Bryan Weis. He is getting married and has moved.

Schnaedter also said that Supervisors have the revisions to the Comprehensive Plan in front of them. He said that they came in late this afternoon and he was told that the changes are italicized.

Engineer's Report - Fred Hay - absent

Solicitor's Report - Kline - said that the Weis Market land development is moving along. The additional right-of-way (Uhler Road and Sullivan Trail) to be dedicated to PennDOT has been acquired. PennDOT requires it before it will issue a permit for the intersection. Also, the Township right-of-way must be deeded over as well. The deeds should be wrapped up shortly and a spring construction start is expected.

Kline also reported that there have been three inquiries from three residential subdivision developers who are talking about getting agreements in place to get started. They are the Courts at Newlins, Town Center II, and the Knollwood subdivision. Howell remarked that the Courts at Newlins (Newlins and Sullivan) land is for sale. Kline said that with the stormwater improvements in place (under Sullivan Trail), the land will be easier to sell.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Contribution to Safe Harbor - 2009 (Robert Egolf, Supervisor) - Egolf said that he thought that the $2,000 amount is appropriate for this year and that it is the amount given last year. He made the motion for the donation. It was seconded by Miller.

Nicholas asked from which account the money will be taken. Farley said that the Township is under budget as a whole. Last year the money came from the Supervisors' discretionary fund. There is no Christmas party planned for this year.

Chuss commented that he voted against it last year and will again this year as it is taking residents' money - money they are forced to pay - and donating it. He said that he thinks people should be encouraged to give to Safe Harbor and other charitable organizations but that taxpayer money should not be given away. Chuss said that he thought the Township was "opening up a can of worms" and that he doesn't want to choose who to give to.

Howell remarked that Safe Harbor and the local SPCA are two charities that have a meaningful impact on the Township. He said that the Township should not turn its back on a place that takes in Forks residents. He also said that there was a time when the Township gave $5,000 to Safe Harbor.

The vote was 4:1 to make the donation of $2,000. The nay vote was cast by Chuss. Schnaedter was asked to send an appropriate letter with the check. The donation is for 2009.

For more details see Douglas Brill's Express Times article and the Express Times Turkey (editorial).

NEW BUSINESS

Forks Vacancy on the Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority (David Howell, Supervisor) - Howell explained that this is a unique vacancy caused by the resignation of (former Supervisor) Henning Holmgaard as the Forks representative on the EAJSA. Mr. Holmgaard is now a resident of Seattle, WA. He served on the EASJA board (meets once a month) as well as on its engineering (meets once a month) and finance (meets as needed) committees.

Howell said that only one candidate has expressed an interest in this position, Carl Dicker. He is on the Planning Commission (PC) and applied for the EASJA seat in 2005. Mr. Dicker is a professional engineer and his specialty is storm water and wastewater services for the Lehigh Valley office of Spotts, Stevens & McCoy (SSM). SSM is not affiliated with the EAJSA.

In discussion it was learned that calls were made to the EAJSA to determine the type of term that is open, an unexpired one or a new one. The EAJSA has very poor records and does not know the answer to that question. It is a five year term. Howell suggested that since there is an important meeting coming up on December 21, that Dicker's appointment be for the unexpired term of Henning Holmgaard and that at the BoS Re-organizational meeting in January, when more is known, another appointment be considered.

Chuss wondered if there was a conflict of interest because of Dicker's seat on the PC. Kline said that there is none since nothing prohibits him from sitting on two appointed boards.

Kline said that there must be some records for the terms of the EAJSA members. He suggested that he write to EAJSA solicitor (with the Board's permission) and ask for clarification of all the terms on the Authority.

Chuss made a motion - Nicholas seconded - to appoint Dicker until the termination of the unexpired term. The vote was 5:0.

Bethlehem Army Reserve Center Land Development Plan – Lots 15 & 16 Fort James III (Tim Weis, Zoning Officer) - Weis said that Keystone Engineering's letter is in the Supervisors' packets. He also noted that the Army was not here tonight. The lot consolidation plan will be before the PC this month. Weis recommended that this agenda item be tabled until the lot consolidation is approved by the PC. Chuss made the motion to table. Egolf seconded.

In discussion, Turner (PC Chairman) asked if a time extension will be necessary to avoid a "deemed approval." Kline said that they are dealing with the Federal government and that the Keystone list does not involve problems with the township roads or its sewer system. Initially, the list had 36 SALDO related items but the Army Corps knocked out some due to security concerns and others with the "document of preemption" (where the Federal rules overrule the local ones.)

Only two of the issues cited by Keystone must be dealt with. As part of their stormwater system, they want to use infiltration beds in a known karst limestone area and that is just asking for sinkholes. Township Engineer Fred Hay asked that they do resistivity testing and the (Swiss cheese) voids found under the lots put them on notice that they may be causing problems for themselves if they use the infiltration methods. The Township sanitary sewer line runs under the property. Kline went on to to say that Hay was satisfied that other than that, the plan is okay. Kline said that the Board can grant conditional approval subject to the October 2009 Keystone letter including comments #1 and #2 - with the understanding that he, Kline, will add a warning of the inadvisability of using infiltration beds.

Nicholas said that she has questions and that the Army representatives should be there to address the Board. She will not vote on any plan when there is no representative present to answer her questions.

The motion and second were withdrawn.

Chuss said that he does not remember seeing the plan before and he made a motion to request that the Army grant a time extension and if they do not, then the plans are not approved - included was a request that they appear before the Board.

Kline said that the Army granted an extension until a few days after tonight's meeting and if they do not grant an additional extension the Board can deny the plan. The Board must be aware, however, that it may begin a "direct battle" with the Federal government. Kline added that there is nothing in the review letter that can serve as a basis for a denial. He said that they still need the lot consolidation as well as approvals from outside agencies.

Turner said that it is a very different plan than the PC dealt with and, "It is what it is." He said that the Army plan complies with sewer requirements "and they have Federal regulations that trump Township regulations."

Chuss offered that he "trusts the PC a lot and values their views and opinions."

Howell asked Kline to review the Board's options. The time extension (already granted) will expire before the next BoS meeting. Kline said that the Board can grant approval with the two Keystone conditions or ask for the Army to grant a time extension and if no new time extension is granted, the BoS can deny the plans. However, it needs reasons to deny.

Kline said that the Army Reserve appeared at all the PC meetings and were the ones anxious to advance the plan to this December 3rd meeting of the Supervisors. He said that they knew they had to be present.

He suggested that the motion be to give an extension of time to give the BoS an opportunity to ask any questions they have about the project. If the extension is not granted, the plan is denied. Chuss complied and made a motion to request a time extension and if it is not granted, the plan will be rejected based on the fact that it has never been presented to the Board of Supervisors. Egolf offered that it could be an oversight but that is not known and since it is not known "they must be treated like any other miscreant who doesn't show up when they are supposed to." The vote was 5:0.

Read Douglas Brill's Express Times coverage for more.

Alfero Construction Company Land Development Plan (Karl Kline, Solicitor) - Kline said that "these miscreants" did not show up tonight and did not show up before the Planning Commission either. Keystone Engineering's letter contained 32 items that have not been addressed. Kline noted that the BoS can vote to deny the land development based on the comments in the review letter. Keystone will provide the details of the SALDO (Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance) rules. The vote was 5:0 to deny.

Appointment of Township Engineer (David Howell, Supervisor) - Howell said that the selection of an engineer has been a long process and that Chuss, chairman of the public works committee, has done an excellent job in the screening of applicants.

Chuss said that it has taken a few months and that it has been a long time (five to seven years) since the Township looked to see what other engineering firms were "out there." He added that the current Township Engineer has done an excellent job. Chuss highlighted the selection process:

It was agreed that the selection would be done by December so that the new engineer could start in January.
Township Manager Schnaedter, DPW Director Roberts, and Zoning Officer Weis were heavily involved.
There were 31 applicants. The committee narrowed the field to seven and they were interviewed in October.
The committee recommended four firms to the Board and the current Board, Supevisors-elect, and staff "discussed the advantages and disadvantages and pros and cons" of each firm.
It was decided that December would be the transition month.

Chuss offered that it is a very difficult decision since all of the candidates are excellent. Howell added that in his four years as a Supervisor, he's never been involved in a decision this difficult. He said that the timing was difficult, too, since it occurred in an election year and there is only one meeting left. Howell said that involving the Supervisors-elect was important so that they can be comfortable in 2010 with a decision made by the 2009 BoS.

Chuss made a motion to appoint Gilmore Associates and requested that it be effective immediately. Egolf seconded the motion. After Kline explained that a transition period is obviously needed and that their rates will be set at the 2010 Re-org meeting, Chuss amended his motion to state that Gilmore Associates is the selection of the Board to be appointed at the Re-org meeting on January 4th 2010 and that the transition begin immediately. Egolf seconded the motion. Howell offered that the 5:0 vote showed the solidarity of the Township.

Representatives from Rettew and Spotts, Stevens & McCoy were present and Howell said that the Board was really impressed with their presentations and that he was sorry there wasn't another job for them as well. No one was there to represent the winning engineering firm, Gilmore Associates.

The four finalists were:

Increase Sports Signup Rate for 2010 (Jim Farley, Finance Manager & Bob Egolf, Supervisor) - Farley said that the Township budgeted $72,000 for sports and agreed to hold the line at that amount for 2010. The Athletic Association (Forks Township Youth Sports Organization) has requested $110,000 for 2010. The bottom line, said Farley, is that they have additional needs - referees and umpires in particular. After an analysis of other municipality sports fees, it was recommended that Forks' fees be increased by $10 (from $40 to $50) per child per sport. Currently, the $40 is split evenly between the Township and the FTYSO. This will close the gap by $17,000 and the Recreation Board will use its surplus funds for the balance. Farley offered that they will work with the FTYSO to analyze how the programs are run and to look for opportunities to cut costs for next year. Egolf made the motion to ask the BoS to endorse the increase. Nicholas seconded. The vote was 5:0.

Comprehensive Plan (Dean Turner, Planning Commission) - Howell said that the BoS held a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan on Tuesday night. It was productive and a number of changes were talked about. The written changes arrived today and Supervisors have not yet had a chance to review them.

Dean Turner (PC Chairman) noted that he, too, has not had time to review the changes. Kline said that according to the MPC (Municipalities Planning Code) if, after the hearing, the proposed plan is substantially revised then another public hearing must be advertised and held. The question is, "Do all the changes constitute a substantial revision?" Kline offered that if the BoS is satisfied that at the end of the hearing, all the changes wanted were noted, it can set a date for another public hearing as well as a date for consideration for adoption of the plan.

Turner suggested that the BoS review the changes and have a final version available to the public for review before the (to be) advertised next hearing.

Nicholas made a motion to table the Comprehensive Plan until the December 17th BoS meeting. It passed 5:0. Please read Tom De Martini, Morning Call for more.

Planning Commission request to advance Solar Ordinance (Dean Turner, Planning Commissioner) - Turner said that Kline forwarded both the proposed Solar Ordinance and Historical Resources Ordinance to the BoS in June. The historical properties list will show all existing structures in the Township that are over 100 years old.

The original plan was for the two ordinances to be moved forward together however there is still more to do on the Historical Resources Ordinance. The Planning Commission (PC) needs to develop procedures for properties to get on the list, to change classifications, to be removed from the list, and to be elevated on the list.

Turner asked for permission to hold a PC public hearing for only the Solar Ordinance at the January 26, 2010 PC workshop. The Historical Resources Ordinance hearing will be more complicated and expensive since it will involve the notification of property owners.

A motion was made (by Chuss) to approve the advertising of the PC January 26th public hearing for the solar update to the Zoning Ordinance and SALDO (Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance).

Kline said that, per the MPC (Municipalities Planning Code), copies must be sent to the LVPC (Lehigh Valley Planning Commission) along with a notice of the public hearing as well as when it will be considered for adoption by the BoS.

The motion passed with a 5:0 vote. Either Kline or Weis will write the advertisement.

Executive Session - There was an Executive Session for a personnel matter earlier, at 7 PM. No action was taken. Supervisors-elect attended.

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Sunday, January 20, 2008

BoS Meeting 1/17/2008

Forks Township's Board of Supervisors in a 5:30 PM workshop, interviewed one candidate for the Zoning Hearing Board vacancy and five candidates for the lone slot on the Planning Commission. (Planning Commission members were included in the PC interviews and will make a recommendation to the Board at a 7 PM workshop before the February 7th BoS meeting.) The sole candidate for the Recreation Board was unable to attend the interview session.

A good portion of the regular meeting was spent discussing the Riverview recreation trail(s), specifically along Winchester Drive. Read JD Malone (Express Times) and Madeleine Mathias (Morning Call) for more on the recreation trail(s). We did learn from Township Manager Schnaedter that there is a varmint (a.k.a. beaver) in the Bushkill creek feasting on the new plantings at Lions Park. And, we learned that Forks is getting a post office substation inside the Ace Hardware. Read below for more details.

Supervisors' Comments

Supervisor Nicholas announced that the Forks Community Days committee will be meeting on Monday, January 21st at 7:00 PM in the Community Center. Anyone who wishes to volunteer and help out should come to the meeting. For more information, Nicholas suggested contacting Sue/Harry Bennett and said that contact information is on the website.

Treasurer's Report - Vice Chair Erik Chuss filled in for Secretary/Treasurer Bob Egolf (who was on vacation) and detailed the debits (cash paid out) since the last Supervisors meeting. The debits and transfers were approved with a 4:0 vote.

Standing Committee Reports (meetings are open to the public - see the Township calendar for dates and times)

Public Safety - Supervisor Chuss - reported that the committee met on January 8th. He noted that the meeting was positive and productive. Discussed were the police department five year plan, current year plans to implement the five year plans of both the police and the fire departments, the initial phase of the fire department training facility in the northern part of the township, and emergency preparedness planning. Chuss offered that the goals are attainable. The next meeting will be February 5th at 5 PM.
Public Works - Supervisor Miller - said that the committee will meet next week. DPW Director Roberts announced that leaf collection is done!
Parks & Recreation - Supervisor Howell - noted that the committee's first meeting will be on January 24th at 4 PM.
Community Relations - Supervisor Nicholas - said that at the meeting on Tuesday, the committee discussed the upcoming Forks Quarterly and website updating. She said, too, that they are working at getting an "updatable" page for the police department. Also, by the end of the month (or early February) the website calendar will get a new look. It will look like a regular calendar and will be interactive.
Finance and Administration - Supervisor Egolf - absent - Howell noted that the committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday (January 23rd) at 5 PM.

Township Manager's Report - Schnaedter - said that he received an invitation for the Board of Supervisors to the open house and ribbon cutting for the new Forks post office (substation) inside the Ace Hardware store. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 10 AM on Saturday, February 2nd.

Schnaedter also reported that he was contacted by the Bushkill Stream Conservancy because of what they thought was vandalism to the new trees on both (Forks and Palmer) sides of the creek. Zoning Officer Tim Weis, Schnaedter, and representatives from Fish & Game and the Conservancy investigated. It was determined that the vandal was a young rogue male beaver! The area will be sprayed with a non-harmful substance to ward off the beaver. No one could say for certain if it was Forks beaver, a Palmer beaver, or one that had wandered down from Tatamy.

There has been no resolution of the contract with the Center for Animal Health & Welfare yet. Schnaedter promised an update soon. The sticking point is "cats."

Engineer's Report - Hay - reported that the Bushkill/Arndt blinking light is energized and all the road markings are done. He believes the switch will be thrown on Monday or Tuesday. Hay also reported that the Meco/Sullivan Trail light is probably going to go in in the summer when school is out (because of traffic disruptions.) He spoke with the traffic engineer recently and they are still meeting on the PennDot "comments."

Solicitor's Report - Kline - agenda items only.

Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority - Liaison Report - Henning Holmgaard - reported that the letter written by Easton to the DRBC (Delaware River Basin Commission) and dated November 30, 2007 was presumptuous - Easton did not "copy" Forks. The Board had just received a copy. The letter was not read but Holmgaard did say that there is a sewer (EAJSA) meeting this coming Monday and that it will be discussed. He added that there is no reason for Forks not to support the letter since it will be very costly not to (support it).

Schnaedter said that the letter was just handed to him last night and that it is about the special protection water designation for the Delaware River. Schnaedter said that Allentown, Bethlehem, and Catasauqua have signed it. Kline will report further on this at the next meeting.

Holmgaard said that the I&I (infiltration/inflow) study will not be (one half) paid by the DEP as promised last year and that Easton will be in trouble because the older the system the more chance that it has significant rainwater infiltration. Holmgaard said too, that Easton cannot pay up front and will have to find the money somehow - from part of a EAJSA capital project. Holmgaard said, "I just don't think it's right but they have six votes on the board."

Holmgaard asked the BoS to direct the solicitor (Kline) to study the 1988 agreement with the EAJSA. He said that there are three agreements between the member municipalities and the EAJSA and that the 1988 one is the latest. In the 1988 one, Holmgaard believes, there is a provision for representatives based on capacity ownership. Holmgaard suggests enforcing this provision to increase Forks board members. Forks has purchased substantial capacity over the last few years. Easton has sold a lot of their capacity. Currently Easton controls the twelve person board with its six members. Forks has only one. Holmgaard would like to see a thirteen member board so that things can get done.

Holmgaard added that the sewer plant is "cash cow" for Easton since it is paid for treatment (Easton owns the plant - the EAJSA has the permit that allows dumping in the Delaware River) and Easton employees run it. As to the water treatment plant, Holmgaard said that ESWA pays Easton for water treatment and the plant capacity may not be there for it.

Kline will analyze the 1988 contract for the next meeting. Holmgaard offered that the minutes of the EAJSA meetings are not very descriptive.

Comments from the floor - East Elizabeth Avenue resident, Craig Ward, asked who owns the road in front of his house. He has issues with speeders. He was told to contact PennDot since it is a PennDot road. Chief Dorney said that Pennsylvania is the only state that does not allow local police to use radar.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Bike Path - Nicholas said that she had hoped to have the minutes of the January 10th Planing Commission (PC) meeting for this agenda item discussion. They are not yet available. The segment she wanted resolved was the Broadway/Winchester Drive section. It was cut by Strausser (at Hay's suggestion) from the old railroad bed walking trail to Broadway Road. It was returned to grass per order of the BoS on 11/1/07.

PC Chair, Dean Turner, reported that the PC consensus was that the path continue (on the north side of Winchester) west through to Broadway Road. The PC felt that a four-way stop intersection was a safer place to cross Winchester Drive. The path would then cross over to the south side of Winchester and continue west. Chuss said that the PC vote was 4:2. He however, recommends that the path be on both sides of Winchester Drive. He said that then it should be prioritized to determine what to actually build now.

Howell said that the Parks & Recreation committee is aware that there are gaps in the current trail system and that some of the gaps can actually be filled now. Regarding Riverview, the plans show what Strausser will and will not do. There is no path on the north side of Winchester (from Danser to Frost Hollow) on the Riverview plans. Howell said that he would like to have a complete plan of the Riverview trails before the Board to decide which gaps will be filled and for how much.

Nicholas said that she would like to know how much money has been budgeted for recreation paths and how many empty spots are in the trail system. She said she would like to see a priority list.

Miller said that there is no money budgeted and that the distance of the path and the cost (to the Township) must be examined. Nicholas added that the cost of maintenance has to be considered, too.

Hay said that Riverview plans were approved without sidewalks and that Strausser has installed a sidewalk on the south side of Winchester from Ramblewood to Iron Lane. Kline said that the plan shows no sidewalk on Winchester from Broadway to Iron Lane.

Howell said that there is money in the capital improvement fund from impact fees charged developers. Farley offered the amount - $1.8 million. Howell then said that the Township owes it to the residents to complete projects it has started. He stated that the all unfinished capital projects should be reviewed along with whatever new ones should be undertaken. Howell added that this will be the principal role of the Parks & Recreation committee in the early part of this year.

Nicholas suggested tabling the bike path agenda item pending a project priority review and the spending involved. She cited some of the recent recreation survey results - a bandshell and a pool - as things that require further review. Howell offered that there isn't enough money from impact fees to prepare a site for a pool. He added that a bandshell and refurbishing tot-lots (and other lots) will take priority.

Chuss said that there is no official document/plan for recreation in the area and that it needs to prioritized so that residents know (what to expect). Howell stated that the Township cannot do anything until the entire thing is planned.

Turner offered his personal (not the PC) opinion that the recreation survey is going to be part of the new Comprehensive Plan and that the Board take a look at the overall (rec) plan and spend wisely.

Nicholas made a motion that action be delayed until the Board sees the entire Township recreation trail plan. The vote was 1:3.

Chuss clarified his earlier suggestion that the path be on both sides of Winchester. He said it can be planned but not built at this time. Miller thought that would be okay since it doesn't say that it will be built. He added that a feasibility study should be done for a swimming pool. (It was number one on both the most recent recreation survey and on the one ten years ago.)

Miller motioned that the bike path agenda item be tabled until the approved PC minutes are available. This passed 4:0. It will be appear again - on the BoS February 21st agenda.

Zoning Hearing Board Appointment - Nicholas motioned that Robert Kimmel be appointed to the Zoning Hearing Board. Miller seconded the motion and the vote was 4:0 to appoint.

NEW BUSINESS

Vehicle Bids / Public Works Department - Roberts explained that the vehicles are to be purchased through the PA State purchasing program. They do not have to go out for bid. The funds are in the 2007 budget. In a 4:0 vote the Board agreed to the purchase of a John Deere backhoe ($91,600), a John Deere Gator utility vehicle ($9,668), and a Morbark brush chipper ($32,800). The old backhoe and old chipper will go the parks department for its use.

Penn's Ridge / Commercial Land Development - The developer presented concept drawings of the final phase of the Penn's Ridge project, the commercial land development. The whole plan was approved in 1997 and the commercial use was allowed. It is grandfathered. The developer is making an effort to comply with the spirit of the new Heritage Corridor zoning and showed a sketch with a building constructed of natural looking materials, a porch, an interesting roof line, and a stepped retaining wall with indigenous plantings. The tenants are as yet unknown but there will be 4 or 5 retail stores.

Kline reviewed the project's history. He said that in 1990 there was the first of a number of legal challenges and in 1995, after five years of litigations and 13 months of hearings, a settlement was reached. The settlement was contingent upon the developer submitting plans and getting approval. In 1997 the BoS gave tentative approval to the PRD and stipulated that the included commercial building was not to exceed 10,000 square feet.

Nicholas expressed a design concern - that she did not want to see large windows like there are in typical strip malls. Kline said that at the PC meeting last week, the developer committed to the style shown, including the pitched roof, and the indigenous plantings.

Miller asked about the planned bike path. He did not see it on the plan. Hay confirmed that it is on the full plan set. Miller said that it starts in LMBT and comes all the way to the bridge in Palmer. It crosses Bushkill Drive at a spot determined by PennDot.

Chuss noted that the developer has been very cooperative and in the future he recommends that the BoS get minutes from PC meetings for review - before voting. This was an agenda item on the weather-canceled December 13th PC meeting. Had the meeting been held, the BoS would have approved copies of the minutes for consideration. As it happened, the PC reviewed the concept drawings at its meeting on January 10th. The minutes will not be approved until the PC meeting on February 14th.

The developer offered a time extension so that the minutes can be reviewed.

A motion was made to accept the grant of an extension from the developer until February 22nd. It was accepted 4:0. Another motion was made to table until the BoS meeting on February 21st. The vote was 4:0.

Resolution #080117-1 Non-Uniform Employees Pension Plan - Waiver of Employee Contributions for 2007 and 2008 - Kline explained that as long as the pension plan is appropriately funded, required employee contributions are waived. It is also a provision of the contract. Also, Kline said that in the future this must be done on an annual basis - per the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement Board. The vote was 4:0.

Resolution #080117-1 Police Pension Plan - Waiver of Employee Contributions for 2008 through 2012 - Kline explained that this resolution is for the entire contract period and need not be done on an annual basis. The purpose is also so that auditors can see proof that the contributions were waived. It passed with a 4:0 vote.

Sandy Hanks (resident) asked why employees would not want to add money to their pension plans? Kline said that the employees have a separate plan similar to a 401K for their contributions. The plans with contributions waived this night would not give contributing employees more pension money. They are only required to contribute when the plan is deemed actuarially unsound.

There was an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. No action was taken after the session.

Sunday, November 18, 2007

BoS Meeting 11/15/2007

Forks Township's Supervisors probably did not set a record for short meetings but they came close with this night's 45 minute session. The local papers did not report on it. In fact, they were not represented at the meeting at all. Absent also were Chairman David Hoff and Supervisor Bonnie Nicholas.

SUPERVISOR COMMENTS

Supervisor Miller reported that of the two Forks football teams that made the championship rounds last weekend, the peewee team lost to Palmer and the midget team beat Palmer. "So we have a championship midget football team this year," he said. Miller also said that basketball sign-ups are just about over and that there will be 25 teams. Practice starts this weekend.

TREASURER'S REPORT - Secretary/Treasurer Howell detailed the debits (cash paid out) since the last Supervisors meeting. The debits and transfers were approved with a 3:0 vote.

Standing Committee Reports (meetings are open to the public - see the Township calendar for dates and times)

Public Works - Supervisor Ackerman - said that the committee met two weeks ago and discussed ongoing projects - including Newlins Road and the traffic light at Meco. Of the Meco/Sullivan light Ackerman added that "not everything is ready to go yet." Ackerman also said that leaf pick-up continues and that the leaves are still falling and may be down by next weekend.
Parks & Recreation - Supervisor Miller - no committee report - see Supervisor Comments above for the park sports/activities news.
Community Relations - Supervisor Howell - no report

TOWNSHIP MANAGER'S REPORT - Schnaedter - said that he provided the Board with a written report. He had nothing to add to it.

Supervisor Howell said that the Board received a letter from Suburban EMS that listed the monies owed (to Suburban) by Forks EMS at approximately $19,000. Howell explained that Hoff requested this information at the Public Safety Committee meeting last week. Howell added that either at the next Public Safety meeting or the next Board of Supervisors meeting there may be an answer as to when this amount will be paid.

ENGINEER'S REPORT - Hay - agenda items only.

SOLICITOR'S REPORT - Kline - informed the Board that the Letter of Credit (LC) for the Sullivan Trail Business Park (property is on southeast corner of Uhler Road and Sullivan Trail) expires on November 24th and that there is a large amount of work still to be done - $150,000 worth of items. Hay agreed with Kline that the best path is to give them another 6 months to complete the work. Kline said that if, by November 19th, the LC is not extended, he requests permission from the Board to draw on the LC (before the 24th expiration date). The Board voted 3:0 to authorize drawing on the LC if necessary.

Zoning Officer Weis said that there were two bid openings this week (the computer IT system and the interactive display system) and that the bids are being reviewed by staff. A report will be made to the Board.

Supervisor Howell asked if a demolition date has been set for the house on Newlins/Richmond. DPW Director Roberts said that there is a small amount of asbestos in the basement and the DEP has requested more detail. He expects an answer in 15 days.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (NOT AGENDA ITEMS) - Dominic Pettinelli of Marigold Drive expressed his gratitude to the Forks EMS, the Forks Police Department, and to Suburban EMS for the successful at-home delivery of his son John Dominic (Jack) on September 6th.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Resolution for (6) Street Lights & Resolution for (3) Street Lights / The Preserve Development - Hay recommended that the Board pass both resolutions as everything is "ready to go." The Board did that with a 3:0 vote.

Ordinance #307 - Realty Transfer Tax - Kline explained that this ordinance is to authorize the PA Department of Revenue to collect Forks' share of the Realty Transfer Tax (RTT) in instances when the State finds that the value of property has been misrepresented. The 2% RTT is shared as follows: 1/2 goes to the State, and the other half is split evenly between the school district and the local municipality. The ordinance was properly advertised. This passed with a 3:0 vote.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution for (6) Street Lights / Riverview Estates Phase 3a - Hay explained that this applies to the single family homes north of Winchester and south of Newlins East (from Broadway to Iron Lane). This passed with a 3:0 vote.

Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority - Wastewater Flow Monitoring & Inflow/Infiltration Study Agreement - Hay told the Board that this was previously approved and Kline said that everything is in order. The study is to find out how much groundwater is going into the sewer line/system - because treating storm water reduces the plant's available capacity. It passed with a 3:0 vote.

Patriot Village Subdivision - Developers' Agreements - Kline said that all was in order - the executed agreement, the letter of credit, and the certificate of insurance. This passed with a 3:0 vote. The developers can now draw on building permits.

Authorize Advertisement / Board Vacancies - (2) Planning Commission, (2) Zoning Hearing Board, (2) Recreations Board, (1) Vacancy Board - The Board agreed (3:0) to advertise the openings and set the close of business on December 17th as the application deadline. The vacancies will be advertised in both the Express Times and the Morning Call. The deadline allows time for interviews prior to the last BoS meeting of the year. The new Supervisors will be invited to attend so that they are "up to speed" when they vote to fill the positions at the BoS re-organization meeting in January.

Forks Community Recreation Center - Employee Rate Schedule - Miller said that the township recognizes the benefits of exercise and good health for its employees and proposed that the sign-up fee for (new members only) employees and volunteers be waived and that they pay the same rates as Township residents for use of the Community Center. This passed with a 3:0 vote.

Weyerhaeuser Site Plan - Fort James III - Steve Pany, engineer for JG Petrucci presented the preliminary land development plan to the Board. Pany said that this is the first for the site and that it (lot 17) is a 30 acre parcel. There will be 12 acres of outside storage and 25 employees (to start.) The number of employees may double "if business is good." Pany said that although most of the company's products will be brought in by rail (3 boxcars and some flatcars), there will be 10 trailer loads of plywood delivered by truck per day and they expect to ship out 25 tractor trailer loads of products per day to retail vendors. This is strictly a wholesale company. The 100,000 square foot warehouse building will be sprinklered. They will store their own fleet of 25 trailers onsite (half of them under a canopy.) The township water quality ordinance will be used in the site's stormwater management plan. There will be one detention basin onsite and several infiltration basins around the perimeter of the site for volume control. Lot 17 (Weyerhaeuser) will be responsible for the maintenance of the emergency access road on lot 17. There will be added fire hydrants - per the fire marshal's comments. The products that will be brought in, stored, and shipped out are truss joists, glue laminated lumber, and micro-laminated lumber - all for residential construction. There will be some cutting (of product) done on the site. The periphery will be open for a small emergency vehicle. Kline stated that the Planning Commission recommended conditional preliminary plan approval based on Keystone's letter of 11/2/07, the fire chief's review letter, and a plan note specifying that the lot owners are responsible for emergency access road (west to Kesslersville Road) maintenance. The road to lot #1 will be constructed to public street standards. The lot owners are also responsible for snow plowing and debris removal. The Board approved the preliminary land development with a 3:0 vote.

Public Works - 5 Year Plan - Ackerman made a motion to accept the plan (that the Supervisors received in their packets). Howell said that the plan detailed a $1 million five year capital equipment replacement schedule and he did not consider it to be a 5 year plan. He said that there was no mention of projects, organization, staffing, and there was no review of buildings and grounds. Ackerman said that the rest "will be coming" at the next meeting. Howell said that he thought it should be discussed all at once because 5 year plans should be discussed as a whole. He said he didn't want to approve over $1 million for capital equipment when the plan for the whole department is not complete. Howell also said that with two members of the Board absent, he would not vote on a partial plan. Ackerman withdrew his motion and said that he will have the complete 5 year plan ready for the next Board meeting. It was tabled until the December 6th meeting with a 3:0 vote.

Riverview Estates Phases III & IV - Revised Phasing Plan - Hay said that the residents of Riverview in the area between Winchester, Newlins, and Broadway want their roads paved. This is just to move the line on the plan so that it can happen. The vote to approve was 3:0.

The Preserve - Revised Phasing Plan - Hay said that this was just moving the line on the plan so that all the roads south of Heather Lane can be paved. Phase I includes the pond on Heather Lane and Heather Lane is the construction entrance for Phase II. Zoning Officer Weis added that Old Mill Road will be open all the way through! It was approved 3:0.

Tentative Adoption of 2008 Budget - The tentative budget was adopted in a 3:0 vote. It will now be on the township website for residents to see. Final approval is planned for the December 20th meeting. Had the tentative budget not been approved this night, it would have to wait until the December 6th meeting, and then it would have to be advertised for 20 days. Also, it would not be on the website until after it received tentative approval. It would then be adopted at a special meeting of the Board - after Christmas.

Fort James III - Indemnification Agreement - Kline said that the developer wants to begin the infrastructure improvements and that everything is in order - the indemnification agreement is signed, the money for the escrow account is posted, and the certificate of insurance has been received. This passed with a 3:0 vote.

There was no Executive Session and the meeting was adjourned.

Sunday, September 23, 2007

BoS Meeting 9/20/2007

Forks Township's Board of Supervisors voted 4:0 (Ackerman was absent) to file suit against Strausser Enterprises and Gary Strausser personally for cutting down the Township's eight stately maple trees on Old River Road. Read more from the meeting in:

And, for further developments, see:

Notes and details of the entire meeting follow.

SUPERVISOR COMMENTS

Supervisor Miller reported that the Historical Society rescued a 1944 WWII plaque from the basement of "Forks Elementary Grade School" and has restored it. The mahogany plaque contains the names of 84 Forks residents who served in WWII and was made by Eisenhardt Mills. Some of the people whose names are on the plaque are still residents of Forks. The Board voted 4:0 to display it in the Municipal Building foyer.

Supervisor Nicholas announced that the Forks Community Days weekend was a big success. She said that there were three bands in the "battle of the bands" and that one of them was made up of two 10-year old girls. Nicholas said, too, that the fireworks were great. (Note: The Express Times awarded Forks Township's Community Days a TROPHY in its September 22 edition.) Nicholas again thanked Susan and Harry Bennett as well as DPW Director, Mark Roberts for spending his entire weekend on site, the DPW department, the residents of Lockwood Congress who manned the information booth, the Fire Department for the coverage of the fireworks, the Police Department, Pitch Fork Nursery for the free hayrides, the Historical Society, and all other contributors.

Nicholas asked the Board to approve of Forks Days for 2008 and to give advertising money towards it. The Board approved (4:0) the event and the tentative dates (the same weekend in September) and deferred the advertising figure to budget discussions.

Nicholas said that (today) she saw four school buses going up Mitman Road while cars were coming down it. She said that it is a very dangerous situation. Dean Turner (Planning Commission) noted that part of the plan approval for the new school was that the school buses would use Arndt Road and not Mitman. Nicholas asked that a letter be sent to the school reminding them to abide by the approved plan. There are 41 buses per day going to the school.

Supervisor Howell said that he and Ackerman received email from the Two Rivers Council of Governments (TRCOG) announcing its (Quarterly) October 17 meeting to be held at Wilson Borough Hall at 7:00 PM.. The Mutual Aid Agreement for Emergency Services is on the agenda. Solicitor Kline said that it is okay in principal. He had earlier emailed the TRCOG with questions and noted deficiencies and felt that the issues had been addressed. The Public Safety committee will review the draft and present their suggestions/opinions at the next BoS meeting. The TRCOG meeting is open to the public.

Howell also reported that there are upcoming public meetings of the joint commission on establishing a Lehigh Valley Regional Health Department. He provided the Board with information (in their packets). The next is in Bethlehem on October 2 at 7:00 PM and the another will be in the Forks Municipal Building meeting room on October 17th at 7:00 PM. (See Morning Call - Opinion - L Anderson Daub - 9/23/07 for more information.)

Howell said, too, that he attended a presentation by the Easton Charter Commission and found the organization chart proposed for Easton's new government (if the referendum passes in November) especially interesting. The commission wants a City Manager (Forks has a Township Manager), it wants standing commissions and directors of departments (Forks has them), and it wants standing committees (Forks has them, too.) Howell said that Forks probably represents one of the better Class 2 governmental organizations in the State.

Supervisor Miller reported that football, soccer, and cheerleading seasons are about half over. Games are on Sundays. And, current sign-ups are for basketball and wrestling.

TREASURER'S REPORT - Secretary/Treasurer Howell detailed the debits (cash paid out) since the last Supervisors meeting. He noted that the utility fund transfer was $8,640.66. Another $300,000 is an agenda item - the purchase of excess sewer capacity from Wilson Borough.

Nicholas said that the Township is continuing to spend money to buy signs and that it was time to look into the purchase of a sign machine (to make our own.) She said it was in the budget. Howell said that Ackerman brought it up a few meetings back and discovered that there are issues about a building to house it and the capital improvements needed to make it suitable. Township Manager Schnaedter noted that the machine needs a controlled environment and that the building originally discussed would have to be substantially modified.

The debits and transfers were approved in a 4:0 vote.

Standing Committee Reports

Public Safety - Supervisor Nicholas - said that the next meeting is scheduled for October 2nd at 5:00 PM. The committee will get input from Forks EMS. She noted, too, that the Fire Department has made 41 calls to Stockertown since the beginning of the agreement and that is more than double what was expected.
- Fire Chief Bryan Weis said that the Fire Department Open House is set for October 6th from 11 AM - 4 PM. It is the first open house they have hosted in four years. There will be truck rides, demos, etc. The new flagpoles are installed courtesy of Kiwanis donated funds. The ground lights will be done next.
Public Works - Supervisor Ackerman - absent. Roberts reported that the paving program for the year is almost complete. Mitman Road is nearly done and that there's a little left to do on Zucksville Road. The grader has been out recently on both Glover and Klein Roads.
Parks & Recreation - Supervisor Miller - no committee report. See Supervisors Comments above.
Community Relations - Supervisor Howell - No report.
Finance & Administration - Chairman Hoff - said that the committee has three items on the agenda: the 2008 sewer budget, bid specifications for the meeting room audio/visual equipment, and technology support services. The committee has begun a review of the non-uniformed employees manual to verify that it conforms to the new contract. The next meeting on September 26 (3:00 PM).

TOWNSHIP MANAGER'S REPORT - Schnaedter - no report.

ENGINEER'S REPORT - Hay - no report.

SOLICITOR'S REPORT - Kline reported that he received two communications today. One was from the Planning Commission. It was a request to advertise the workshops for review of the committee reports as Joint Meetings so that Supervisors who wish to attend and contribute might do so. The workshops are scheduled for September 25 and October 23 at 7:00 PM. They will be advertised as Joint Meetings.

The other communication was from Alan McFall, Solicitor for Easton Area School District, regarding a possible move of the Forks Elementary School polling place to the Municipal Building or the Community Center. Kline said that the suit (Northampton County VS EASD) will be in court tomorrow. Miller said that there is room for all Forks polls in the Community Center but that parking may be a problem during a Presidential election year. Nicholas suggested setting up temporary additional handicapped parking in front of the Community Center just for Election Day. The Board voted 4:0 to make the Community Center available for Forks Elementary School voters.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Old River Road - Strausser/Tree Removal - Hoff stated that certified arborist, Gary Rohrbach, had submitted his report. In three pages, Rohrbach detailed that the trees were Norway maples and seven of the eight were in good to very good health. The eighth had some decay on a portion of its trunk. Rohrbach put the value of the destroyed trees at $58,355.

Kline explained that the Township had some options. One of which is to file a lawsuit for the "outrageous conduct" by Strausser and the tree cutters. With the Board's permission he was prepared to file the suit tomorrow (Friday). The lawsuit states that Gary Strausser, the individual, and Strausser Enterprises, the corporation, intentionally trespassed on Township property to cut the eight trees that he knew belonged to the Township. A jury trial is being requested.

The Complaint includes:

Trespass on Township property
Replevin (the giving back of the trees and timber)
Statutory damages - the State allows treble damages
Punitive damages - a jury will determine the appropriate punishment for the "outrageous conduct"

In discussion, Nicholas suggested that Strausser replace the largest trees. Kline remarked that he didn't think she wanted him anywhere near that property.

Howell asked that residents who have photos of the trees (before they were cut down) submit them for the arborist's use to judge compensatory damages. Emily Heitzman said that her husband gave photos to the arborist.

Jim Wideman (candidate and former PC member) asked if Strausser would be arrested. Wideman said that if he went onto someone's property and did this, he would undoubtedly be arrested. Kline said that this was a civil action at this point. During "discovery" Kline will have the opportunity to take Strausser's deposition under oath. He said he didn't know if he was actually "on" the Township's property. Georgeann Wambold (Planning Commission member) volunteered that she saw Strausser outside of his vehicle, standing on the property. She said she could identify his Hawaiian shirt.

The vote was 4:0 to file the suit.

SALDO - Ordinance #305 - Advertise for Adoption - The SALDO public hearing was held at 6:30 (before the regular meeting). The BoS approved, in a 4:0 vote, advertising it for adoption at its October 4 meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

2008 Budget Calendar - The 2008 budget timeline was approved 4:0. The meetings are open to the public and most are at 5:00 PM. A capital projects workshop will be held at 6:30 PM before the October 4 regular BoS meeting. Tentative adoption of the 2008 budget will be at the November 15 meeting and final adoption will be at the December 20 meeting.

EAJSA - Sewage Treatment Capacity - Borough of Wilson Agreement - Kline explained that each member municipality has allocated treatment capacity. Growing municipalities need to buy capacity when it's available. Wilson Borough, in its built-out state has excess capacity and was approached by Bethlehem Township, a non-member, to purchase some of it. The rules are that excess capacity must be offered to members first. Forks recently bought 9,250 gallons from Wilson Borough at $8/gallon.

Hay did an estimated calculation of future needs based on projected commercial and approved residential plans in the "sewered" areas of the Township. His estimate of future needs is 150,000 gallons. Wideman asked if the Farmland Preservation District was included in the computation and was assured that it was not.

Wilson Borough has the excess capacity and agreed to sell it to Forks for $8/gallon - that totals $1.2 million. The payments will be made annually over four years on September 30. There will be 5% interest charged on the balances outstanding (years 2, 3, and 4).

Kline said that there is money in the sewer fund for this purchase and that the sewer fund has other obligations as well, such as the improvements to Route 611. The purchase passed in a 4:0 vote. The first payment of $300,000 will be made on September 30th. (Read more in JD Malone's Express Times article.)

Bid Specification/Meeting Room Audio-Visual System - Hoff detailed the bid specifications as developed by the Finance & Administration standing committee for audio/video equipment for the meeting room. Hoff said that "Tim Weis took the lead on this" to gather the information. The equipment would allow the public to see the presentations by developers. - The hardware includes discs, a laptop, a screen, and six displays for the twelve raised seats (the displays will be shared). Nicholas asked if the displays will be wireless or wired. Both options will be included in the spec. Kline added that a bid bond and performance bond should also be included. The specifications were approved in a 4:0 vote. The bids will be due on October 16 for the October 18 meeting.

Technology Support Services/Request for Proposal - The current contract expires at the end of the year and Farley and Schnaedter were credited with taking the lead on the IT support system issue. The current server is 4-1/2 years old and a new one will cost half as much as the old one. The support contractor must handle the Police Department and Municipal services for disaster recovery, maintenance, server management, etc. Schnaedter said that he met with several vendors to get information. He recommends a three year agreement. The proposal specifications were approved in a 4:0 vote.

Before the vote, Nicholas asked if the servers could be leased. Farley said that he looked at that option and that purchasing is cheaper. Nicholas asked about wireless for the complex. Farley said that wireless is particularly dangerous for the Police Department and for public records stored on the server. The Frost Hollow garage must use dial-up to get on the server and Fire Chief Weis does all the IT work for the Fire Department.

Shawnee Ridge II/Storm Water Easement Agreement for Lot #103 - Kline explained that this was a drainage easement adjustment for a lot on Wagonwheel and Mohican Drive and that all was in order. It was approved 4:0.

Village at Fox Crossing Land Development - Phase I "Developer's Agreements" - Kline explained that this development was originally Jacobs Farm II. He said that all was in order including the Letter of Credit for $2,803,833.86. The Developer's Agreements were approved in a 4:0 vote.

Request for Banner Display - Fire Chief Bryan Weis asked the BoS if the Fire Department could hang a banner across Sullivan Trail to advertise the dates of the upcoming Fire Department open house as well as Fire Prevention Week. He said that the banner would also contain a "Sparky message." It would hang through October 13th. Everyone agreed that it is a PennDot road and that PennDot must grant permission. Schnaedter said that first it must go to the BoS and then to PennDot. It was approved in a 4:0 vote.

Ordinance #304 - Recycling & Dumping - Farley said that the Township receives grants from $50,000 to $60,000 per year from the State for its recycling program. The money is used for containers, enforcement, and education. The State has increased the requirements this year and now the Township needs a Dumping Ordinance. The DEP provided a sample "acceptable" ordinance. Advertising the ordinance was approved 4:0. It will be on the October 4 agenda - for adoption. It will be added to the solid waste section of Forks' existing code. The Quarterly and the website will be used to educate residents.

There was some discussion before the vote. Nicholas thought that it should have a provision specifically banning dumping on vacant lots and in swales. Kline said that it was in there but in different words.

Nicholas thought, too, that there should be specific times for when garbage cans can be put out, where they can go, and that there should be no garbage in the streets. She mentioned her neighbor's garbage as an example and said that rats have been seen. Farley said that he believes that is in the Township Code and he will find out for her. Howell asked who enforces the ordinance and Farley said that the Zoning Officer does.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (NOT AGENDA ITEMS) - Sandy Hanks (Appointed Elected Auditor and Chair of the Economic Development Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee) asked the status of a webcam for the meeting room. Schnaedter told her that he met with the webpage designer and that the webcam would be very expensive at this time. The designer is due for another meeting within the month and the issue will be revisited. Finance Manager Farley added that space is needed on the server and the current one is inadequate. The new server will provide the needed space. He hope to have it in place early in 2008.

EXECUTIVE SESSION - was called to discuss the Kings Mill litigation as well as the police department contract negotiations. No action taken by the Board.

Sunday, July 22, 2007

BoS Meeting 7/19/2007

Not one reporter attended this night's meeting! The agenda was short, the business meeting was brief but not unimportant. There was more on the Fort James III/Norfolk Southern rail crossing stalemate. The conditions of approval for the project were amended by Resolution so that the project can proceed.

Supervisors Comments

Supervisor Ackerman reported on the Two Rivers Council of Governments (TRCOG) that was held in the Forks Municipal Building on July 18. He said that there was discussion of the revised bylaws and their possible enactment. Ackerman said that adding the EASD as a member was discussed and he recommended against it. He said that the TRCOG should only have municipalities as members. Multi-municipality planning was discussed and Ackerman asked that the Board say yes/no to this before the September 27 meeting in Forks. In regard to the draft of the Emergency Public Aid Agreement, Ackerman said that "some of them were not happy with Karl's (Solicitor Karl Kline) comments." His impression was that the Emergency Public Aid Agreement probably would not happen. Ackerman said too, that someone there asked him what the Forks police were "asking for" in their contract negotiations. He said that he did not answer. The next (now Quarterly) TRCOG meeting will be held at the Wilson Borough Municipal Building at 7:00 PM on October 17th.

Treasurer’s Report - Secretary/Treasurer Howell detailed the debits (cash paid out) since the last Supervisors meeting. Acceptance of the debits and transfers was approved 4:0 (Supervisor Miller was not present).

Standing Committee Reports

Public Safety - Supervisor Nicholas thanked the Police Department, the fire Department, and the road crew for "doing a wonderful job" during the July 10th storm. She said that the Public Safety Committee reviewed the Police Department Five-Year Plan and it will come before the Board in August. She said too, that the committee received the EOP template from the County, that they reviewed the Fire Ordinance (it will be before the Board shortly), and that they received the EMS budget. William Keifer, Jr., President of the Forks EMS, reported on the financial condition of the squad since its reactivation in April. Keifer said that:
- Call volume is increasing.
- The EMS had $160,000 "billable" calls so far and $58.000 of that has been collected.
- The IRS has assigned an agent and that negotiations are beginning. All other back taxes have been paid.
- The purchase of a new vehicle is in their budget. It will come from J&J Emergency Vehicle and cost $89,500 less the trade of $10,000. The payments will be around $1400/mth. Keifer requested that the Board allow the EMS to use the Township's Ford "discount number" - it will mean an additional $5,000 dealer discount. No one on the Board was familiar with that program and Finance Manager Jim Farley and Township Manager Rick Schnaedter will look into it.
- The bucket collection fundraiser at the Giant raised $3,300.
- An August 4 & 5 "carnival type open house" event is planned. There will be no cost to the EMS. It will be done by an outside vendor and the EMS will get a percentage. Parking will be at the EMS property, the nearby church, and nearby bank. Keifer plans to ask Don Miller (Supervisor and Community Center Coordinator) if parking would be available at the Community Center. If so, they will run a shuttle.
- A Forks-specific Monopoly type game, Forksopoly, is another planned fundraiser. They will sell ads to local businesses for placement on the game board. In fact, there are 40 spots and 30 are sold already. Keifer asked if the Township would buy a spot. The games will sell for $25. If purchased during the pre-sale period, the purchasers' names will be printed on the game board (as a sponsor). Some of the business advertisers have also offered to hold special fund raising events for the squad.
- The bylaws have been officially changed and there can now be 9 members on the Board. The squad is looking for "outside" people.
Chairman Hoff said that he spent a couple of hours in the EOC after the storm and was very impressed with the cooperation and effort of all the agencies. He noted that in less than three hours, they had all the major road issues taken care of.
Public Works - Supervisor Ackerman thanked all the agencies involved in the storm work. He noted that the only person who didn't know what was going on was DPW Director Mark Roberts. He was at home and his cell phone doesn't work there. The Township is getting him a pager. Roberts said that the department has been "chipping constantly" since the storm. Ackerman added that August 1st will be the last day for storm branch chipping. He said that it seems that some people are trimming trees because they "know that we're around chipping." Ackerman added that at the Public Works Committee meeting, the contract for worker clothing was discussed. The current contract is expiring. Roberts is getting new pricing from three vendors.
Parks & Recreation - Supervisor Miller - absent.
Community Relations - Supervisor Howell - no report.
Finance & Administration - Chairman Hoff said that the new, larger mailbox is in place in front of the Municipal Building. On July 11th, the committee discussed:
- The computer system.
- Preparing information for the budget process.
- A meeting room projector. A portable one has been purchased. It will work with laptop presentations.
- The Employee Manual and changes that may be needed to reflect the new contract.
- A new purchase order spreadsheet for $5,000-$10,000 purchases.
- A noise ordinance - they have some from other municipalities to review.
- The cell tower. Schnaedter and Zoning Officer Tim Weis were to meet with T-Mobile on Friday, July 20th.
- The next meeting will be on August 8 at 3:00 PM.

Township Manager's Report - Schnaedter - no report.

Engineer's Report - Ryan Christman - said that two projects are out for bids, Mitman Road recyling and (the hump near Upstream Farms) Newlins Road reconstruction. Christman also said that the contract for the Arndt/Bushkill light is out for signature.

Solicitor's Report - Solicitor Karl Kline - said that he and Schnaedter participated in a collective bargaining talk session with the police bargaining unit it will be reported to the Board in Executive Session.

Comments from the floor

Forks representative to the EAJSA, Henning Holmgaard (former Supervisor), reported to the Board that the Authority is in talks to take "leaches" from two landfills in NJ. This will bring in $300,000 to $350,000 in additional revenue. The Authority's governing bodies would like to side-step the agreement between the six member municipalities and put this additional money into a separate fund for capital improvements. The member municipalities would continue to get the normal refunds of overpayments. Holmgaard said that he thought this was a good idea (the separate fund for capital improvements) because it will help down the road. Hoff noted that the Board has until August 20th to decide. Nicholas asked if there was capacity for the NJ waste and Holmgaard said that there is. He added that the "quality" is being tested. Holmgaard noted that the rainwater isn't helping plant capacity. There is a sewer moratorium in West Easton because of excessive storm water intrusion. The system lines there are old and the repairs aren't solving the problem. Holmgaard also suggested the Forks purchase capacity whenever it can as it is an investment. Ackerman asked if the EAJSA can opt out if the capacity is needed by member municipalities and Holmgaard said, "Yes." He also said, "When it's full, it's full." There is no more room to expand except "up" because DOT took (requisitioned) Authority property to make the I78 interchange.
Henning Holmgaard presented the Board with a flag flown in Operation Iraqi Freedom. His daughter is a commander and is stationed there. The flag comes from the Commander of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion #28. There was applause.

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLUTION #070719-1/Confirmation of Tax Certification Fee Increase - This passed in a 4:0 vote. The fee will be increased from $10 to $15 effective August 1st.

RESOLUTION #070719-2/Fort James III Amended Conditions of Approval - Kline explained the background of the resolution. He said that in 2006 the Supervisors approved a lot consolidation plan and the subdivision for Fort James III. One of the conditions was that the developer (JG Petrucci) work in good faith with Norfolk Southern to get a Braden Boulevard rail crossing and if unsuccessful, the developer was to initiate PUC hearings. To that end, JG Petrucci hired an attorney to represent them in the discussions.

Township Engineer, Fred Hay and Kline were also participated in some of the discussions. Norfolk Southern said "NO" to a rail crossing on Braden and apparently is under pressure from the Federal Government to eliminate rail crossings - for safety reasons. Norfolk Southern threatened to close the spur and therefore stop service to existing customers east of Kesslersville Road. Thus, Petrucci asked for a waiver of the rail crossing condition because this would be a "win the battle/lose the war" situation. Currently Petrucci has two companies interested in moving to the industrial park and between them they will bring 200 jobs. Forks also hired a railroad law expert to look at everything and he came to the same conclusion, that the situation was fruitless.

The Resolution amends the conditions. The fees are unchanged. Petrucci is not required to ask for a PUC hearing and must provide sufficient right-of-way (at no cost to the Township) so that if the conditions change (ie, the rail line is abandoned), the Township can build the road. The developer must put forth a good faith effort with Norfolk Southern to get emergency vehicle access on the existing farmland rail crossing. It would have a locked gate. When the plans for the 4th lot are submitted, the developer must put in the stub road to Glover Road. The developer must provide sufficient security for the improvements for emergency access road and the Glover connecting road.

Howell asked if the Township is to facilitate Petrucci in to condemn land needed for the Glover stub road and Kline replied that the developer must exhaust all reasonable efforts to obtain the land needed. Condemnation is a "last resort" and the road is in the public interest. This is not part of the Resolution.

Ackerman motioned to accept the resolution. Nicholas seconded and it passed in a 4:0 vote.

FUND CONSOLIDATION - Farley explained that the auditors suggested consolidating two funds. They suggested moving money from the bond fund (established for the construction of the new complex) into the general fund (the two account amounts totaling just under $100,00 and would be used for some of the construction projects that are yet to be done) and moving $500,000 from the bond fund (that was borrowed for traffic study) into the traffic study account. This would close the bond fund account. The auditors also recommended moving capital moneys from the utility fund (trash and sewer) and moving it to a separate account for capital sewer projects - leaving only operating monies in the utility fund. This passed 4:0.

EXECUTIVE SESSION - An Executive session was held to discuss the police contract negotiations and litigation.

Sunday, April 22, 2007

BoS Meeting 4/19/2007

On Thursday, April 19th the Board of Supervisors, among its actions, voted to approve the final land development for Weis Market, changed the use of the word "ordnance" for the Stryker Brigade, adopted a new, and more restrictive, stormwater management ordinance, awarded a contract for the purchase of a replacement security camera, instituted a new sports impact fee, and raised the sewer rates! Please read Courtney Lomax (Express Times) for more on the Weis Market and more on the sports impact fees. (Please accept our apologies in advance for any misspelled names that follow.)

Supervisor Comments

Supervisor Ackerman announced that he and Supervisor Howell attended the (Two Rivers Area Council of Governments) COG on Wednesday night. Under discussion was a COG joint appeals board in case problems with "zoning, electrical, plumbing, or whatever." Ackerman said that Bethlehem Township has one - a five member board composed of people with electrical, plumbing, etc. backgrounds - and has indicated that they (Bethlehem Township) is agreeable to Forks using it "probably for a small fee." Ackerman also said that the COG is going to ask the member municipalities if they want a joint comprehensive plan committee. Lastly, Ackerman said that Bethlehem Township bought a "tub grinder" (sic) for recycling all kinds of debris and expects to put in use soon. Ackerman asked Solicitor Kline if he and attorney Monahan (sic) if they had reviewed the COG's bylaws. Kline said that they had and had made a few suggestions that he thought were instituted. Ackerman said that the changes were apparently received but not instituted and that the bylaws are being reviewed now.

Supervisor Nicholas welcomed Boy Scout Troop 29 who were in attendance to work on their "Citizenship In The Community" badge. Nicholas also said that she attended the Eagle Board of Honor for Trevor Caplette. In addition, Nicholas asked if an inexpensive picnic table can be purchased for employee use. It is being done.

Chairman Hoff said that the Board received a letter of resignation from Les Ottenwalder of the Planning Commission. He said that Ottenwalder is retiring from his job and moving out of the area. Ottenwalder's last PC meeting will be on May 10th. The Board agreed to advertise the vacancy both in the newspapers and on the township website. Letters of intend will be accepted by Township Manager Schnaedter until May 31st. In other correspondence, Hoff said that the Board received a letter from Thomas Romhardt (sic) who asked permission to retrieve his family cornerstone from the township property on the corner of Newlins and Richmond Roads. Permission was granted. There was also a letter from Dan Fazekas, President of the Forks Fire Company, asking to allow use of the fitness center by the volunteers. His request was passed on to two committees, Parks & Recreation and Public Safety.

Zoning Officer Weis reported that he, Chief Dorney, a contingent of Forks police officers, and some residents attended the funeral of FBI agent (and Forks resident) Barry Bush in Harrisburg. Weis reported that several thousand law enforcement officers from around the country were there.

Supervisor Don Miller reported that the Recreation Board is planning to replace the park exercise equipment and the parks workers are continuing work to replace all of the baseball infields. Miller said too, that the recreation program is growing and there are more teams. As an example he said that last year there was only one lacrosse team and this year there are four. The land (10 acres) near the airport will soon be graded for more fields.

Standing Committee Reports

Public Safety - Supervisor Nicholas said that the committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday. She reported that she's heard from Mr. Kiefer (Forks EMS) and that after two weeks in operation, the squad is doing well. They will report on their progress at the next Board of Supervisors meeting.
Public Works - Supervisor Ackerman said that everyone is looking forward to the start of the new Public Works Director on April 30th. He reported that surface milling continues and that barricades were set up for last week's flooding. The next committee meeting will be on May 1st.
Parks & Recreation - Supervisor Miller - Miller gave no committee report. His reports on Sunday night's Recreation Board meeting and park/sports activities have been moved to Supervisors' Comments above.
Community Relations - Supervisor Howell - No report.
Finance & Administration - Supervisor Hoff reported that the committee met on April 11th and that work on the purchase order procedures continues. Schnaedter has staked out the sign board site and safety committee meetings will begin soon.

Township Manager's Report - Schnaedter provided the Board with a written informational report. He said that he is continuing to look into a webcam as well as a public access channel for meeting broadcasts. Nicholas asked if he'd talked to "Bob, who does our website." She said that Bob has information "for us" too.

Engineer's Report - Fred Hay asked to put the blinker light for the Bushkill/Arndt intersection out to bid. The plans are signed. This passed in a 5:0 vote.

Solicitor's Report - Karl Kline reported that the Department of Community and Economics Development has given approval for the firetruck PEMA loan. Kline noted that he will need representatives from the Township and from the volunteer fire company for the actual settlement with the State. Kline also reported that the Zoning Hearing Board voted to uphold the the Board's decision to enact Ordinance 298. He said that this decision will probably be appealed.

Comments from the Public

Richard and Carol Baranowski (sic) who live near the (former) Friendly Tavern and the Palmer (through Forks) bike trail said that their property was taken from them (by Palmer Township) because they used the wrong paperwork. They reminded the Board that they, along with their neighbors and attorney, appeared before the Board in 2005. (See BoS Meeting 3/15/2005 - agenda item "FORKS RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY PALMER TWP. PROPOSED BIKE PATH.") The Baranowskis said that Forks was notified of the Palmer rails to trails plan in 1998 but no one told them. They have built there for 28 years ago. They asked the Board who they should call when there is a problem like when the tree fell from the Palmer property onto theirs. They called Palmer and a crew was sent to cut up the tree but not take it away. Palmer told them to call their homeowners insurer. Their property was hit with paintballs by someone on the trail - again they were told (by Palmer) to call their homeowners carrier. They told of the damage to the environment caused by the Palmer workers, especially to bird nesting areas. The Baranowski's had photos for the Board of the Bushkill Creek before and after Trout Unlimited moved the creek back 30 feet. They said that they have now been flooded four times.

Hoff said that Schnaedter had been out to look over their property. Kline explained that what took place was eminent domain. At one point, the Township considered buying the rail-bed but decided against it because of the liability of the include rail trestle. Palmer bought it had to prove clear title to get grant monies. The residents hired an attorney and lost. Palmer now has secured grant funding and is proceeding with the rails to trail project. The Baranowskis were advised to contact Forks police for any criminal activities that occur on/to their property. Dorney said that he would pass this on to his officers. The DEP has jurisdiction over what happens in the creek. The Baranowskis were also told that Hay did not have to see their site before they brought in their own engineer, Lou Ferrone.

Tom Gillan (sic) also spoke to the flooding and bike-path issues that he has faced as a resident near the Bushkill Creek and the Palmer bike-path. He directly asked the Board for help, for protection. He said that runners on the path make obscene gestures to his little girls. Nicholas asked if Palmer was going to put up a fence. Gillan said that that would exacerbate the flooding problems, that there is no room for one, and that the bike-path is in the flood zone. He said that the creek is now eating the bank away. He added that they now have rats and never did before. Howell asked Schnaedter to discuss this with Palmer and that Palmer belongs to the Two Rivers Area COG. Gillan said, "Help us." He hopes that Palmer will buy him out.

Joseph Henry of the Arndt Road/Bushkill Park Drive intersection told the Board of a "cancer-ed out" tree in his yard that needs to be removed. He doesn't have the money to cut the tree himself. Howell asked if the tree was a "clear and present danger to the power lines?" Howell said that they might do some "significant pruning" for him. Henry said that he had spoken to Met-Ed and was told that they would do nothing. Howell then suggested that he speak with his homeowners insurer as they might find that cutting the tree before it caused damage would be better than paying for the damage later. Henry said that he would contact his insurer.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

RESOLUTION #070419-1/REVISED FEE SCHEDULE ADOPTION - Weis said that the fees schedule was complete. Nancy Bonfanti, of the Athletic Association, expressed her concern at the brand new sports impact fee of $20 per child per sport. She said she emailed Farley and Miller to make her concerns known. She said that the AA was not informed and she was unsure if the website could be changed in time to accommodate the form changes. She was assured that it could be done. Bonfanti said that the new fee means that she will be paying $360 for her three children to play sports and she hoped that the Township would institute a family plan. She also said that the AA donates $15,000 per year to the Township and last year donated $30,000. Hoff told her that he was President of the AA when the fees were first instituted and that things have changed since then. Now the Township employees are taking care of the fields and facilities and that costs more money. Miller said that the AA imposes the fees and that up until now, the Township has not had fees. Farley detailed some of the costs to the Township and Miller said that he would be willing to work out a special rate - after the vote. The fee schedule (for all Township fees) was approved in a 5:0 vote. Read more in

Courtney Lomax's Express Times article.

POSSIBLE USE OF RECYCLING BUILDING FOR SIGN ROOM - Ackerman explained that the bids to insulate the building where too high. The plan was scrubbed.

MET ED RESOLTUION/STREET LIGHT ACTIVATION - RIVERVIEW ESTATES DEVELOPMENT, PHASE 3A - Weis said that this resolution was strictly for street lights. Hay said that Phase 3 is half built out. The lights are for the safety of the residents. The resolution was approved 5:0.

SECURITY CAMERAS - Schnaedter received three bids for the camera/installation. The one from Fox Bros, at $6,000 was the highest. The other two were close and after discussion, the Board, in a 5:0 vote, awarded the contract to Hi-Tech (sic) Security - at $3675.. The Hitachi camera that they will be installing is a newer model than the one offered by ICU (bid $4075.)

CROP FARMING LEASE - REMAILY TRACT - The Board voted 5:0 to sign the 2 year lease with the Rinadis.

NEW BUSINESS

FORKS COMMONS/WEIS MARKET/FINAL LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN - LOT CONSOLIDATION PLAN - After discussion about the Planning Commission recommendations to require that the rooftop HVAC system be unseen from a distance of 1/4 mile and that the gas station traffic be one way, the Board voted 3:2 to grant conditional approval. The conditions include the PC recommendations and the engineer's letter. Ackerman and Nicholas cast the nay votes. Ackerman explained that he liked the plan and that the Township needs another grocery store but he is not happy with the Sullivan Trail changes. Nicholas asked Kline if the appeal in the courts should impact this vote and was told that the Township must take action because the "clock is running." Kline further explained that the developer understands that they are proceeding at their own risk and is also planning to intervene in the appeal(s). Attorney for the developer, Jim Preston, that he believed the appeal is an attempt to delay the process, hoping that the developer will go away. Hoff read a letter from attorney for the appellants, Gary Asteak, that the appellants object to this agenda item. Ackerman noted that he received lots of phone calls and that most were in favor of the store. He added that when he explained his reasons for objecting to it to the callers, they then were "on the fence." Howell said that the right-in/right-out must be submitted to PennDot for approval. Please read Courtney Lomax (Express Times) for more on the discussion.

ORDINANCE NO 302/STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ADOPTION - The ordinance was adopted in a 5:0 vote.

ROUTE 611 CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT - Sal Panto, representing Strausser Enterprises, appeared before the Board at Ackerman's invitation to explain the progress on the Route 611 project. Panto said that Board help to get a construction easement from Mr. Soda would not be necessary, that he met with him last week, and things are positive. Panto said that with the DEP modification of the permit, construction could start in 45 to 90 days.

STRYKER BRIGADE ARMORY/CLARIFICATION OF APPROVAL TERMS - Mark Austin, representing the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs of the Pennsylvania National Guard, explained that when the document granting conditional approval arrived at his office for signature, the word "ordnance" was noticed and a dictionary was consulted. He asked that the word be changed because by definition "ordnance" means ammunition, weapons, and military equipment. The wording was changed to read that no live ammunition will be stored on-site unless there is a State or National emergency event. The Board voted 5:0 to accept the changes.

SEWER RATE INCREASE - Hoff explained that Farley did an analysis of a recent back billing by the EAJSA for 2004 and 2005. The bill was in excess of $100,000 and was a result of an audit that showed that Forks was being billed for the wrong percentage of use. Forks uses 17% of the sewer plant capacity. The rate charged is $180,000 over what the Township budgeted. As a result, sewer fees to residents must be increased from $20 for the 1st 8 units of use to $25. In addition, the charges over 8 units will increase approximately 25% from $3.60 to $4.58/unit. Farley said that 1/3 of Forks residents are being billed at the base rate only so the impact to them will be $5 per Quarter. The new rates will be in effect with the July 1 billing. An additional back billing for 2006 is expected. Farley recommended that the Township look at the EAJSA expenditures. It was noted too, that the Forks representative on the EAJSA, Henning Holmgard, read the sewer authority the riot act about not performing its audits in a timely manor. The rate increase was approved in a 5:0 vote.

TOWNSHIP DROP OFF MAIL BOX - Nicholas said that the new mailbox is filled up and that things are getting wet. This was referred to the Finance Committee for a recommendation.

RIVERVIEW ESTATES/CONDITIONS OF TIME EXTENSION/RESOLUTION NO. 070419-2 - This item was tabled after Kline said that he sent a courtesy copy to Strauser's attorney and that the attorney could not be at tonight's meeting. It will be on the May 3rd agenda.

EXECUTIVE SESSION - There was an Executive Session to discuss the non-uniformed employees contract negotiations as well as the uniformed employees contract. The police department contract is up for renewal this year. No action was taken during the executive session. There was a discussion after the session about the (non-agenda) Municipal Complex sign for Sullivan Trail and no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned.

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