Board of Supervisors Business Meeting Minutes

PARADISE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JULY 15, 2019

Call to Order
Chair Konrath called the meeting to order at 6:11 p.m.   

Roll Call
Officials Present:
Gary Konrath – Chair                 John C. Prevoznik – Solicitor
Reda Briglia -- Supervisor                Charles Unangst – Engineer

Pledge of Allegiance
Konrath led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.   
                             
Public Comment Statement
Konrath 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.”
Konrath stated that the meeting is being recorded for the limited purpose of preparing the official minutes.

Executive Session
Solicitor Prevoznik announced that an executive session was held earlier this evening to discuss a litigation matter.  Konrath stated that no decisions were made.
 
Approval of Minutes
Motion: Konrath moved and seconded by Briglia to approve the July 1, 2019 Board of Supervisors regular meeting minutes as presented.
Motion carried 2-0.

Treasurer’s Report
Briglia read the Treasurer’s Report.
Motion:  Konrath moved and seconded by Briglia to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented.
Motion carried 2-0.
Unfinished Business
Zoning Officer Position – The Board discussed hiring SFM Consulting for the Zoning Officer Position.  After discussion, it was recommended that a work session be held with SFM Consulting to review their contract.
Administrative Secretary Position – Briglia stated that the candidate for the administrative secretary position has completed the required paperwork and that the background check was good and the insurance company emailed that the candidate is bondable.
Motion:  Briglia moved and seconded by Konrath to hire Ingrid DeWitt starting on or before August 5, 2019 for the administrative secretary position at the rate of $17.00 per hour per the union contract
Motion carried 2-0.

New Business
TMF Corporation/Recycling Cans – Briglia reported that the Township has only a few recycling cans left.  Briglia presented quotes from TMF Corporation; 100 - 25 gallon cans and lids are $1,690.00 and for 100 -32 gallon cans and lids are $2,190.00 including shipping. 
Motion: Konrath moved and seconded by Briglia to order 100 – 25 gallon cans and lids from TMF Corporation for $1,690.00 including shipping.
Motion carried 2-0.

Planning Commission Items
Most Holy Trinity Church/Lot Consolidation – Mr. Unangst stated that he contacted Brian Courtright, PLS and informed him that the latest revised plans did not include the waiver.

Reports
Solicitor - Solicitor Prevoznik reported that he has contacted the Office of the Attorney General and provided the Township’s Timber Harvesting Ordinance for the ACRE review.  Solicitor Prevoznik reported that the ballot referendum for the Small Games of Chance will not be on the fall ballot per Attorney Dunn.  Solicitor Prevoznik stated that he has spoken with the attorney for PPL Utilities regarding the Donaldson Road and Ice Lake right-of-ways and is waiting for a response.  Solicitor Prevoznik stated that the Township will have to adjust the Township’s millage rate based on the new assessments.  Solicitor Prevoznik reported that the new assessments will not be released by the County until November. Solicitor Prevoznik inquired if the Planning Commission is reviewing the Wireless Communication Facilities Draft ordinance provided by Cohen Law Group.  Mr. Unangst stated that the Planning Commission has started to review the draft ordinance.      
Solicitor Prevoznik stated that he will be reviewing the American Legal contract for recodification of the Township’s Code of Ordinances.  Solicitor Prevoznik stated that he has provided information to Briglia for the DEP Growing Greener Grant.  Mr. Unangst stated that he has also provided information to Briglia for the DEP Growing Greener Grant.
Solicitor Prevoznik requested an executive session.

Engineer – Mr. Unangst reported that Timbertek has submitted a draft engineering design for the salt storage building.  Mr. Unangst stated that several revisions are needed including verifying the available clearance due to the use of the glulam beam, a heavier gage steel for the roof, and the amount of backfill against the concrete.  Mr. Unangst stated that Hanover Engineering has received revised documents from F. X. Browne regarding the Mt. Airy #1 LLC Greenway Monitoring Report.  Mr. Unangst stated that he is waiting on the price for the door locks for the foyer.  

EAC – Konrath stated that the EAC meeting would be meeting this coming Wednesday.

Correspondence/Miscellaneous
Solicitor Prevoznik reported that a written complaint has been received by the Township regarding 294 Cranberry Creek Road. 
Motion:  Briglia moved and seconded by Konrath for the complaint to be followed-up on by Jake Schray.
Motion carried 2-0.
Konrath stated that there was an issue with PMREMS during the fireworks at Mt. Airy #1, LLC on July 4.  This will be discussed at the next meeting when Gonze is available.
Briglia stated that the USDA has dropped off information on the Spotted Lantern Fly and is inspecting parts of the Township.  Briglia stated that several informational flyers were given to the Township and that the USDA has also requested that if anyone reports seeing the Spotted Lantern Fly that the Township notify them.

Other Business/Public Comment
Konrath reminded Briglia that Gonze has requested more information on water testing. 
Solicitor Prevoznik stated that the proposed Traffic Impact Study ordinance needs to be amended to include that the methodology is ITE methodology.  Solicitor Prevoznik stated that this would need to go back to the Monroe County Planning Commission for review.
Motion:  Konrath moved and seconded by Briglia to send the revised Traffic Impact Study to the Monroe County Planning Commission and the Paradise Township Planning Commission for review.
Motion carried 2-0.  

Executive Session
Motion:  Konrath moved and seconded by Briglia to recess the regular meeting and go into an executive session for litigation purposes.
Motion carried 2-0.
Motion:  Konrath moved and seconded by Briglia to reconvene the regular meeting.
Konrath stated that no decisions were made.
Motion carried 2-0.
The Board discussed available times to schedule the public hearing for the appeal for the short-term rental submitted by Leo White, Esquire for 131 Williams Road.
Motion:  Briglia moved and seconded by Konrath to schedule the public hearing for the appeal for the short term rental for August 5 at 3:00 p.m.
Motion carried 2-0.
Solicitor Prevoznik stated that the public hearing would need to be advertised and that a letter sent to the owner stating the time and date of the public hearing.  

Adjournment
Motion:  Konrath moved and seconded by Briglia to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
Motion carried 2-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Reda Briglia
Secretary