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PARADISE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 16, 2012
Call to Order
Chair Flood called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Roll Call
Officials Present:
Michael Flood – Chair Charles Unangst – Hanover Engineering
Louise Troutman – Vice Chair John C. Prevoznik – Solicitor
Reda Briglia – Secretary-Treasurer Robert Safin – Roadmaster
Pledge of Allegiance
Flood led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Public Comment Statement
Flood read the public comment statement “Ladies and gentlemen, before the Board of Supervisors votes on any matter, the Board will allow for public comment on that particular item. If you wish to be heard at that time, please raise your hand, and you will be recognized. A public comment period will be held at the end of the regular agenda for any other business.”
Executive Session
Flood stated that executive sessions were held on March 19 and March 30, 2012 to discuss personnel and real estate matters. Flood stated that no decisions were made at the executive sessions.
Approval of Minutes
Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Flood to approve the March 19, 2012 Board of Supervisors regular meeting minutes as presented.
Motion carried 3-0.
Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Flood to approve the March 30, 2012 Board of Supervisors special meeting minutes with the addition of adding Jeff Deiter's last name.
Motion carried 3-0.
Treasurer’s Report
Briglia presented the Treasurer’s Report as attached.
Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Flood to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
Motion carried 3-0.
Bids/Quotes
Generator
Briglia read the results of the generator bids. See Exhibit 1. Briglia stated that the bid was advertised on February 20 and 27 in the Pocono Record, that a pre-bid meeting was held on March 5, that the bids were due by 1:00 p.m. on March 27, and opened and read by a committee on March 27 at 1:05 p.m. Mr. Unangst explained that the base bid was for the installation of the generator only with the Township providing the generator. Alternate 1 was for the generator and installation. The general contract was for excavation work. Solicitor Prevoznik asked if the excavating bid needed to be awarded as well as either the base bid or the alternate bid. Mr. Unangst stated he would need to check the bid package to verify. The Board moved on while Mr. Unangst researched the answer.
Spring Clean Up
Briglia read the results of the spring clean up bids. See Exhibit 2.
Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Flood to award the spring clean-up bid to Palmisano Container, Inc. for $365.00 per 20-yd container and $75.00 per 20-yd container.
Motion carried 3-0.
Porta Potties
Briglia read the Porta Pottie quotes. See Exhibit 3.
Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Flood to award the Porta Pottie bid to Gotta Go Potties for $2,040.00 for the season.
Motion carried 3-0.
Generator (Continued)
Mr. Unangst stated that the excavation bid needs to be awarded along with either the base bid or the alternate 1 bid.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Troutman to award the excavation bid to Richard Mellow Corp. for $14,770.00 and to Richard Pierce Builder the alternate 1 bid (including the generator) for $34,994.53.
Motion carried 3-0.
Planning Commission Items
Recycling Bins -- tabled
New Business
Mt. Airy Golf Clubhouse – Attorney Belardi and Mr. Dave Osborne, Ceco Associates, were present for Mt. Airy #1, LLC. Attorney Belardi explained that the Mt. Airy Golf Club is ready to open but that the final land development plans have not been submitted for approval. Attorney Belardi inquired if a temporary certificate of occupancy could be granted for the Mt. Airy Golf Club. Solicitor Prevoznik stated that financial security could be put in place and a certificate of occupancy issued if all zoning and building codes are met per the Zoning Officer.
Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Briglia to approve Mt. Airy #1, LLC, posting a bond for the financial security required (110% of the required improvements) verified by Hanover Engineering and for the Zoning Officer to issue the certificate of occupancy when the bond is in place and if there are no other outstanding issues by either the zoning or building code.
Motion carried 3-0.
BWA Grant Extension Request – Briglia stated that the Paradise Creek Stream Bank Restoration grant was extended last year until June 30, 2012. Briglia stated that Brady will write a letter to have it extended again.
Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Briglia for Brady to request an extension on the Paradise Creek Stream Bank Restoration grant.
Motion carried 3-0.
SEO Resumes – Briglia stated that five resumes have been received for the Sewage Enforcement Officer position. Two of the five resumes are not certified. Briglia will set up interviews with the three certified sewage enforcement officers at a time to be determined. Briglia also stated that Building Inspection Underwriters is also interested in providing sewage enforcement services. Briglia explained that Jeryl Rinehart, alternate sewage enforcement officer, has a conflict with a scheduled perc test. The Board discussed appointing a temporary SEO.
Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Flood to appoint Dennis Keesler temporary SEO.
Motion carried 3-0.
Pocono Heritage Land Trust support letter – Briglia stated that she has sent a letter to Pocono Heritage Land Trust in support of a Department of Conservation and Natural Resources grant for a property in Paradise Township.
Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Flood to ratify the support letter sent to PHLT for a 200-acre property in Paradise Township to be purchased as open space.
Motion carried 3-0.
Drug and Alcohol Testing – Briglia inquired if the Board wanted to include the maintenance laborer position on the Pa. State of Township Supervisors (PSATS) drug and alcohol testing since these employees drive Township trucks/equipment on a daily basis. Gary Konrath recommended that all employees be included. After further discussion, Briglia stated she would contact PSATS to discuss.
PA Forest Stewardship – Briglia stated that the Board had discussed at the March 19 work session sending the Pa. Forest Stewardship questionnaire to the Environmental Advisory Council/Open Space Committee to complete and return to the Board.
Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Flood to send the Pa. Forest Stewardship questionnaire to the EAC/OS for their comments.
Motion carried 3-0.
May 7 and May 21 Meeting – Briglia stated that the May 7 meeting needs to be rescheduled due to the PSATS Convention. After discussion the Board agreed to hold one meeting in May on the 14th.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Flood to hold one meeting for the month of May on May 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Motion carried 3-0.
Briglia stated that Jason Smith, Hanover Engineering, will be attending the work session on May 14 to present his review on the Greenway Monitoring Report. Troutman asked if Dave Buchter has been scheduled to attend a work session to discuss a recreation center. Briglia asked if the Board wanted to start the work session on May 14 at 4:30 p.m. to accommodate both.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Flood to advertise a work session for May 14 at 4:30 p.m. and the regular meeting for 6:00 p.m.
Motion carried 3-0.
June, July, August Meetings – Briglia asked if the Board wanted to consider holding one Board meeting for the summer months. The Board agreed to remain with the first and third Monday meetings.
Unfinished Business
PHLT – Flood stated that PHLT has followed up on their previous letter regarding placing boulders at the Kurmes Preserve. Safin will contact Don Miller to arrange a convenient time.
Parkside Chapel – Solicitor Prevoznik stated that he would meet with Briglia to work on an agreement for the appropriation to the Historical Society. Mr. Ed Byrnes was present and questioned how long it may take before the Parkside Chapel would receive the monies. Solicitor Prevoznik stated that a draft agreement would be ready for the May 14 agenda.
Kitchen Roof Renovation – Flood summarized the email from Jeffrey Lazar, Hanover Engineering stating the work to be done at the "Roof" should be scheduled for September/October to due to temperatures.
Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Flood to rebid the "Roof" renovation for work to be scheduled in September/October, after Community Day on September 9.
Motion carried 3-0.
Mt. Airy Trails – Troutman stated that the Township should appoint a certified trail expert to inspect the Mt. Airy Trails. The Board agreed. Troutman will contact the Monroe County Conservation District for recommendations.
Reports
Solicitor – Solicitor Prevoznik stated he had executive session items. Solicitor Prevoznik stated that he is reviewing the agreement between FNCB and Mt. Airy regarding the easement for access to the Mt. Airy trailhead. Solicitor Prevoznik stated that the joint meeting including Barrett Township, Mt. Pocono Borough, and Paradise Township to discuss PARC has been scheduled for April 30 at 7:00 p.m. Solicitor Prevoznik also reported that the 90-days to appeal any FEMA changes started on February 5, 2012.
Roadmaster (attached) – Safin read his report. Safin presented a quote from A & E Glass to replace the two steel back doors and the furnace room door.
Motion: Flood moved and seconded by Troutman to have the three doors replaced (without vision lights) as quoted for $3,700.00 by A & E Glass.
Motion carried 3-0.
Zoning Officer (attached) – Flood summarized the Zoning Officers Report.
PARC – Troutman stated that the three municipalities completed the rain gardens at Seven Pines Park. Troutman stated that PARC would like to revisit having a master site plan completed for Seven Pines Park and Ice Lake. Troutman also reported that electric has been installed at Skywood Park
EAC/Open Space – Edith Stevens questioned why the Greenway Monitoring Report could not be released to the EAC/Open Space. This has been discussed at previous Board meetings.
Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Flood to rescind the previous motion not to release the report to the EAC/Open Space.
Troutman-aye, Flood-aye, Briglia-no.
Edith Stevens stated that the Paradise Township Planning Commission was not going to be forwarding a recommendation to amend the Township ordinance to include recycling bins to the Board of Supervisors. Mrs. Stevens stated that however the EAC/OS has drafted an amendment for the Board to review. Solicitor Prevoznik reminded Mrs. Stevens that the draft would still need to go to both the Township and County Planning Commissions for review and comment.
Theresa Merli was present and reported that Donald Miller received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Chamber of Commerce for his environmental work throughout Monroe County.
PMREMS – Briglia stated that an anonymous letter was sent to many county and municipal officials throughout the county containing numerous misleading statements. Briglia stated that PMREMS will not be responding since it is an anonymous letter.
Correspondence/Miscellaneous
PSATS Proposed Resolutions and By-Laws – Briglia requested that Troutman and Flood review both the proposed resolutions and by-laws and provide feedback before the PSATS Convention.
Other Business/Public Comment
Donald Miller reported that the Pocono Land Trust Association will be holding their annual Land Conservation Conference at Pocono Manor or May 3, 4, and 5.
Donald Miller reported that the bridge replacement by PennDOT on Stokes Avenue over the Brodhead Creek will include a pedestrian lane and a bicycle lane. Mr. Miller stated that a master trail plan must show these lanes for PennDOT to consider them when replacing/repairing bridges and that the Township should consider this when updating plans.
Mr. Miller reported that the Yankee Run clean up consisted of over 60-bags of trash.
There was no other business or public comment.
Executive Session
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Troutman to recess the regular meeting and go into an executive session at 8:26 p.m.
Motion carried 3-0.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Flood to reconvene the regular meeting at 8:46 p.m.
Motion carried 3-0.
Flood stated that real estate and personnel matters were discussed.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Troutman to follow-up on the FEMA map review by Hanover Engineering as the appeal period will be over soon.
Motion carried 3-0.
Adjournment
Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Briglia to adjourn meeting at 8:48 p.m.
Motion carried 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Reda Briglia
Secretary
