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PARADISE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JULY 2, 2012
Call to Order
Chair Flood called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Roll Call
Officials Present:
Michael Flood – 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.”
Approval of Minutes
Motion: Flood moved and seconded by Briglia to approve the June 18, 2012 Board of Supervisors regular meeting minutes as presented.
Motion carried 2-0.
Motion: Flood moved and seconded by Briglia to approve the June 20, 2012 Board of Supervisors regular meeting minutes as presented.
Motion carried 2-0.
Motion: Flood moved and seconded by Briglia to approve the June 29, 2012 Board of Supervisors regular meeting minutes as presented.
Motion carried 2-0.
New Business
Hulbert Hill & Koerners Bridge Reports – The Board agreed to send the bridge reports to Hanover Engineering for their review and use in preparing bid specifications for the bridge repairs and/or replacement.
UGI Utilities – Briglia reported that UGI Utilities has requested the Township to issue a land use letter as required by DEP to be submitted with UGI Utilities NPDES permit application.
Brady has requested the erosion and sediment plan from UGI Utilities for her review prior to completing the land use letter required.
Monroe County Board of Assessment Appeals – The Monroe County Board of Assessment Appeals has notified the Township that one tax appeal hearing has been scheduled for July 20 for a property in Paradise Township. The Board agreed to take no action.
Unfinished Business
Chipper – Safin previously asked the Board to consider replacing the chipper. The Township has an agreement with Mt. Pocono Borough (Exhibit 1). Briglia was instructed to contact Mt. Pocono regarding the payment due for 2010, 2011, and 2012 as well as confirm that Mt. Pocono Borough wants to continue to participate per the attached agreement.
Reports
Roadmaster (attached) – Safin read his report. The bid specifications were discussed regarding the remodeling of the "Roof" kitchen. The Board agreed that all debris and fixtures are to be removed by the contractor. Briglia will notify Hanover Engineering to complete the bid specifications with this change. Safin also reported that the turnaround at the end of Williams Road needs to be verified.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Flood to have Solicitor Prevoznik contact Pocono Abstract to obtain the easement agreement from the County records.
Motion carried 2-0.
Zoning Officer (attached) – Flood stated that the Zoning Officer's report would be accepted as presented. Briglia reminded the Board that the Sewage Officer's report is included in the Zoning Officer's report.
EAC/Open Space – Flood reported that the EAC discussed open space acquisitions with the dedicated Earned Income Tax, the Mt. Airy Greenway Monitoring Report, and the Mt. Airy trail network.
PARC – Solicitor Prevoznik stated that PARC has agreed to hire Attorney McManus as PARC's solicitor and Linder Engineering as PARC's engineer.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Flood to appoint Attorney McManus as PARC's solicitor and Linder Engineering as PARC's engineer.
Motion carried 2-0.
PMREMS – Briglia stated that a managing director was hired and started last week on June 25.
Solicitor – Solicitor Prevoznik stated he had executive session items. Solicitor Prevoznik stated that he has not heard anything from Scott Miller, Riley Associates, regarding the Echo Farm tax certificates.
Correspondence/Miscellaneous
Public Access Television Channel – Briglia stated that a petition has been received from Steve Burgoon requesting the Supervisors signature to request a public access television Channel from Blue Ridge Cable. The Board agreed that no action would be taken.
Other Business/Public Comment
Safin requested that the Township improve the parking lot at Echo Farm on Henry Crossing's Road.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Flood to improve the parking lot at Echo Farm on Henry Crossing's Road and to place the gate beyond the parking lot.
Motion carried 2-0.
Safin stated that the gate to Kurmes Preserve is now open. Safin stated that a parking area is needed at the Field Stone property located off of Devils Hole Road.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Flood to contact Pocono Heritage Land Trust to inform them that a parking area is needed for Field Stone Farm. Visitors are now parking along Devil's Hole Road, which is causing a hazard.
Motion carried 2-0.
There was no other business or public comment.
Executive Session
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Flood to recess the regular meeting and go into an executive session at 6:43 p.m.
Motion carried 2-0.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Flood to reconvene the regular meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Motion carried 2-0.
Flood stated that potential litigation was discussed.
Adjournment
Motion: Flood moved and seconded by Briglia to adjourn meeting at 6:59 p.m.
Motion carried 2-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Reda Briglia
Secretary
