Board of Supervisors Business Meeting Minutes
PARADISE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 6, 2019
Call to Order
Chair Konrath called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Officials Present:
Gary Konrath – Chair John C. Prevoznik – Solicitor
Peter Gonze – Vice Chair Charles Unangst – Engineer
Reda Briglia – Supervisor Michel Mader – Roadmaster
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 the laws pertaining to the Conditional Use Hearing for Tarpon Towers. Konrath stated that no decisions were made.
Mt. Airy #1, LLC (Continued)
Konrath stated that the Board would continue the work session items with Mt. Airy #1, LLC. Dave Osborne submitted an updated matrix to the Board for their review. Mr. Osborne stated that they have not received any updates on the NPDES permit from DEP. Mr. Osborne also stated that he would be submitting as-built plans for the Mt. Airy #1, LLC addition of the hotel and conference room within the next few weeks. Dr. Frank Browne stated that the Discharge Management Plan would be revised as discussed and submitted by May 31 to the Township. Attorney Belardi stated that the decibel level testing is scheduled and will be completed prior to the first concert scheduled for Memorial Day. The Trail Monitoring Report dated April 2019 was presented and discussed.
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Briglia to accept the Trail Monitoring Report #5 as presented.
Motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Osborne agreed to notify the Township when the work is completed per the Trail Monitoring Report.
Edith Stevens requested an electronic copy of the Trail Monitoring Report #5.
Brodhead Watershed Association
Edith Stevens announced that the Brodhead Watershed Association would be presenting the trail feasibility study at the EAC Meeting scheduled for May 15 at 5:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Konrath to approve the April 15, 2019 Board of Supervisors regular meeting minutes as presented.
Motion carried 3-0.
Work Session Items
Mr. Osborne and Dr. Browne will update the matrix per the discussions held this evening. Edith Stevens asked for an electronic copy of the 2018 Draft Greenway Monitoring Report. Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Konrath to distribute the 2018 Draft Greenway Monitoring Report prior to acceptance of the final report in that the report has been reviewed several times.
Motion carried 3-0.
Road Materials Bid
Briglia stated that the road materials bid was advertised in the Pocono Record on April 8 and April 15. Briglia stated that the bids were opened and read aloud on May 2 at 10:01 a.m. as advertised. Briglia presented a spread sheet with the bid materials results. See Exhibit 1.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Gonze to award the 1BW Stone, 2A Modified, 2B Stone, 2RC Stone, #4 Ballast, and Rip Rap Stone both FOB and Delivered to Edwards Sand & Stone.
Motion carried 3-0.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Gonze to award the Anti-Skid (3A) FOB to Eureka Stone Quarry and Delivered to Edwards Sand & Stone.
Motion carried 3-0.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Gonze to award the ID-2 Top and ID-2 Binder FOB to Eureka Stone Quarry.
Motion carried 3-0.
Unfinished Business
Browns Hill Bridge/Erosion and Scouring Plan
The Erosion and Scouring Plan for Browns Hill Bridge was discussed. Jason Smith stated that he believes the work would fall under the original GP11 permit that was issued but would verify with the Monroe County Conservation District (MCCD) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Konrath for Jason Smith to contact the MCCD and the DEP to verify that the work planned would not need a new permit.
Motion carried 3-0.
New Business
Most Holy Trinity Church/Lot Consolidation and Waiver Request
Attorney DeStefano was present. Briglia stated that the revised plan for the Most Holy Trinity Church was submitted today. Attorney DeStefano stated that the joinder deed has been prepared. Mr. Unangst stated that the revised plans have not been reviewed. Attorney DeStefano stated that he had submitted a letter requesting a waiver from Chapter 131-38A that the plan be drawn to a scale of 1” = 50’ and that the plan presented is at a scale of 1” = 100’.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Gonze to approve the waiver request from Chapter 131-38A.
Motion carried 3-0.
Motion: Konrath moved and seconded by Gonze for Solicitor Prevoznik to review the joinder deed.
Motion carried 3-0.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Gonze to table the Most Holy Trinity Lot Consolidation Plan.
Motion carried 3-0.
Unfinished Business (Continued)
Tarpon Towers Conditional Use Application/Decision and Order
Solicitor Prevoznik stated that the draft proposed order was discussed during the final the Tarpon Towers Conditional Use Hearing. Applicant had no objections to the proposed conditions. Attorney Williams and the Board of Supervisors had no changes to the draft decision and order.
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Konrath to approve the Conditional Use Hearing for Tarpon Towers II, LLC for a Communication Facility located at 3787 Route 715, Henryville, Paradise Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania with conditions as set forth in the attached order and directed the Solicitor to finalize the written decision and distribute to applicant and all citizens that signed in. (See Exhibit 1)
Motion carried 3-0.
Zoning Officer Applications
Briglia stated that several zoning officer applications were received and that only one applicant had any zoning officer experience. The Board agreed to interview the one applicant. Briglia will follow-up on contacting the applicant for an interview.
Reports
Solicitor – Solicitor Prevoznik reported that he had met with Attorney McManus and that the proposed Traffic Impact Study (TIS) has been revised to include the triggers of when the TIS would be needed. Solicitor Prevoznik stated that the revised ordinance would need to go back to the Paradise Township Planning Commission and the Monroe County Planning Commission for review. Briglia stated that Tina Transue would need to work with Attorney McManus regarding the Planning Commission agenda items.
Motion: Konrath moved and seconded by Gonze for Tina Transue to contact Attorney McManus to review agenda items for the Planning Commission.
Motion carried 3-0.
Solicitor Prevoznik stated that Attorney McManus and he are also working on the proposed Nuisance Vehicle ordinance for the Planning Commissions review. Solicitor Prevoznik recommended that a joint special meeting be scheduled to review the proposed Wireless Communication Facility ordinance prepared by the Cohen Law Group. Briglia suggested that the joint special meeting be held on June 11 which is the Planning Commissions regularly scheduled meeting date. Solicitor Prevoznik will follow-up with Attorney McManus and Cohen Law Group on their availability.
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Konrath to advertise the special joint meeting for June 11 at 5:30 p.m. if Attorney McManus and Cohen Law Group are available.
Motion carried 3-0.
Solicitor Prevoznik reviewed the email from Ronald Borger regarding the PPL Utilities Right-of-Way easement along Route 191 at Ice Lake. The Board agreed that PPL Utilities needs to provide a metes and bounds description for the Right-of-Way easement that they are requesting. Solicitor Prevoznik was directed to copy Barrett Township Solicitor, Attorney Weitzmann, on the response to PPL.
Roadmaster – Mader summarized his report.
Engineer – Mr. Unangst stated that the salt mixing building bids are due on Friday, May 10. Mr. Unangst inquired about the generator for the Pocono Mountains Volunteer Fire Company. Briglia stated that the information has been given to Logan Evans. Gonze stated he would follow-up with Logan Evans. Mr. Unangst stated that the Township should be receiving the Highway Occupancy Permit for the Murray property shortly.
EAC/Open Space – Konrath stated that the EAC/Open Space Committee has recommended renaming the Pocono Mountain Bluestone Preserve to Browns Hill Preserve. Konrath stated that Mrs. Hillestad would be following up on how Browns Hill was named prior to the Board accepting the recommendation. Konrath also reported that the local Boy Scout troop would be working on a type of log box containing sign-in sheets for visitors to the parks and open space properties.
PARC – Briglia stated that no meeting was held in April. Mader stated that several of the work out stations at Skywood Park are in need of repair. Mader will look at what is needed for the repairs and report back to the Board of Supervisors. Mader stated in the past that PARC paid for the needed materials and that the work was done by the Township’s public works department.
Pocono Mountain Regional Emergency Medical Services (PMREMS) – Gonze reported that the transports being done by PMREMS is off to a good start and that they will be looking at expanding the transport service.
Correspondence/Miscellaneous
PennState Extension/Spotted Lanternfly Information
Konrath stated that he would provide this information to the EAC/Open Space Committee.
Other Business/Public Comment
Neighboring homeowners of the Airbnb at 131 Williams Road were present. They presented several issues with the Airbnb that are occurring. Some of the concerns were the amount of people using the residence, the noise, loud parties, etc. The Board will have the interim zoning officer follow up on the issues.
Adjournment
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Konrath to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Motion carried 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Reda Briglia
Secretary