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PARADISE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 18, 2012 Call to Order Vice Chair Troutman called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
Roll Call Officials Present:
Louise Troutman – Vice Chair Charles Unangst – Hanover Engineering
Reda Briglia – Secretary-Treasurer John C. Prevoznik – Solicitor
Pledge of Allegiance Troutman led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Public Comment Statement Troutman 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 Troutman stated that an executive sessions was held on June 15 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss potential litigation and union negotiations. Troutman stated that no decisions were made at the executive session.
Approval of Minutes Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Briglia to approve the June 4, 2012 Board of Supervisors regular meeting minutes as presented.
Motion carried 2-0. Treasurer’s Report Briglia presented the Treasurer’s Report as attached.
Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Briglia to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.
Motion carried 2-0. Planning Commission Items Memo Attached (Approval) Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Briglia to direct Attorney Prevoznik to meet with Jason Smith from Hanover Engineering and Brady regarding the Greenway Monitoring Report, the Riparian Buffer Overlay District, and the Floodplain Management ordinance revision.
Motion carried 2-0. New Business Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Local Share Account (Work Shop) and PA Infrastructure Bank (Loan Information Update) Mr. Unangst submitted the estimated costs for Hanover Engineering to provide the needed TS&L (type, , and location), foundation design and the completion of the needed forms for the four (4) culverts/bridges for submission to PennDot (See Exhibit 1). Briglia stated that PennDOT must issue and MS-329 Project Approval Form to be submitted with the PA Infrastructure Bank for a loan.
Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Briglia for Hanover Engineering to complete the necessary work per their quote (Exhibit 1) for submission to PennDOT.
Motion carried 2-0. Briglia was also instructed to apply for a grant from the DCED Monroe County Local Share Account for the bridges and culverts.
MC Public Safety Center (PA Emergency Management Certificate Copies) Troutman summarized the letter from the MC Public Safety Center requesting copies of any training certificates and certifications regarding Emergency Management. Briglia stated she would submit copies of certifications on file. Troutman indicated that she would take the necessary PEMA web classes required.
Unfinished Business Give and Take Day (Date) Briglia was instructed to contact Rita Lace, Close the Loop, to schedule a Give and Take Day for next spring or early summer.
Union Contract and Act 125
Briglia stated this would be tabled until a later date due to Flood not being in attendance tonight.
PA Forest Stewardship Plan (EAC and Appoint/Hire)
Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Briglia to hire James Leary, Resource Planning and Practices, to complete the forest stewardship plans on the Knauf Preserve consisting of 35-acres for $1,250.00 and the Nothstein Preserve consisting of 130-acres for $2,850.00 (See Exhibit II).
Motion carried 2-0. Briglia will be the contact person.
Reports Solicitor – Solicitor Prevoznik stated he had executive session items. Solicitor Prevoznik stated that Attorney Gaul is handling the Internal Revenue Service notice regarding the late filing of the 8038G form. Solicitor Prevoznik stated he is following up with Scott Miller, Riley Associates, regarding the Echo Farm tax certificates. Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Briglia for Solicitor Prevoznik to draft an ordinance for watch children signs and to include deaf and blind signs. Motion carried 2-0. Solicitor Prevoznik reported that the Parkside Chapel agreement is complete and ready for signatures. Correspondence/Miscellaneous Donald Pensyl II, PLS (Monumentation) Troutman read the letter from Donald Pensyl II, PLS regarding the requirement for monumentation of properties. Briglia will add this to an upcoming agenda when Brady is available.
Other Business/Public Comment
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 6:50 p.m.
Motion carried 2-0. Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Troutman to reconvene the regular meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Motion carried 2-0. Troutman stated that potential litigation and personnel matters were discussed.
Adjournment Motion: Troutman moved and seconded by Briglia to continue the meeting to Wednesday, June 20 at 11:00 a.m.
Motion carried 2-0. Respectfully submitted,
Reda Briglia
Secretary
