Board of Supervisors Business Meeting Minutes
PARADISE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Call to Order
Chair Konrath called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Roll Call
Officials Present:
Gary Konrath – Chair John C. Prevoznik – Solicitor
Peter Gonze – Vice Chair Charles Unangst – Engineer
Reda Briglia – Supervisor Debra Brady – Zoning Officer
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.
Mt. Airy #1, LLC
Konrath continued the work session with Mt. Air #1, LLC. Attorney Belardi, David Osborne, and Dr. Frank Browne were present. Discussion continued on action Item #10 from the review report prepared by Jason Smith which listed deficiencies in the proposed draft Greenway Monitoring Report. The work session minute’s including discussion points on the other deficiencies are attached to the minutes as Exhibit 1. The following discussion was held:
10. Completing a study to determine needs for O&M of the WWTP and upgrading WWTP to meet needs/regulatory requirements.
Response: Dr. Browne stated that the study to determine the regulatory requirements for the WWTP would occur after receiving the NPDES Permit and limits contained therein.
11. Meeting regulatory requirements for protection of Forest Hills Run, noting that some combination of the lake discharge and WWTP discharge are causing impairment, with both being the responsibility of Mount Airy.
Response: Dr. Browne stated that a plan as to how Mount Airy will meet regulatory requirements would be included in the 2018 Greenway Monitoring Report.
12. Providing copies of annual reporting to the Monroe County Planning Commission and the Monroe County Conservation District (or providing proof, thereof, to the Township).
Response: Dr. Browne stated that he would submit the reports to the above-listed entities.
13. Develop and implement recommendations, annually, to meet O&M Plan requirements.
Response: Dr. Browne stated that a report containing recommendations to meet O&M plan requirements are included with an implementation schedule. He further stated that he will continue to report on this topic.
14. Providing a clear schedule for meeting all remaining O&M Plan requirements.
Response: Frank Browne stated that he would include such a schedule in the 2018 Greenway Monitoring Report.
There was further discussion on the adjustments to the gates in the dam and the resultant effect on the stream. Dr. Browne stated that Mount Airy will provide a log of adjustments to the gates. Further, Mount Airy will coordinate future adjustments to the gates based on the results of the temperature and dissolved oxygen reports.
Jason Smith provided his comments incorporated into the proposed final draft of the Mount Airy Operations and Maintenance Plan for review of Mount Airy and the Board of Supervisors, and if in order, for future acceptance by the Board of Supervisors.
Briglia stated that an additional work session should be scheduled to discuss the following Mount Airy topics: Conditional Use Matrix, Trail Monitoring Report, and compliance with the Sound Ordinance. After discussion, it was agreed that a work session would be held on December 17 at 4:00 p.m.
Konrath recessed the Board for a ten (10) minute break.
Approval of Minutes
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Konrath to approve the November 7, 2018 Board of Supervisors regular meeting minutes as presented.
Motion carried 3-0.
Treasurer’s Report
Briglia submitted the Treasurer’s Report.
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Konrath to approve the treasurer’s report as presented.
Motion carried 3-0.
Work Session Items
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Konrath to advertise a work session with Mt. Airy #1, LLC for December 17 at 4:00 p.m.
Motion carried 3-0.
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Konrath to approve Jason Smith to continue to work with Dr. Browne on the revised Operation and Maintenance Plan.
Motion carried 3-0.
Unfinished Business
Friendly Community Center
The Board discussed the updates to the Agreement for the Provision of Funds for Social Service Programs between Paradise Township and the Friendly Community Center. The Board agreed that a paragraph stating that a letter certified by a Certified Public Accountant stating that the appropriation to the Friendly Community Center has been used for programs for the poor, disabled and aged should be included in the revised agreement. The Board also discussed the letter from the Friendly Community Center dated November 7 requesting an increase of the Township’s appropriation from $7,500.00 to $9,000.00. The Board agreed that Briglia should inform the Friendly Community Center that the Township’s budget has been completed in October and that the appropriation for 2019 is $7,500.00.
New Business
Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Company—Generator
Gonze stated that Logan Evans has informed him of the need for a generator at the fire station on Route 940. There was discussion on the type and of generator needed.
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Briglia for Mr. Unangst to speak with Logan Evans to assess the type and of generator needed for the fire station on Route 940.
Motion carried 3-0.
Emergency Management Coordinator
Gonze also informed the Board the Mr. Evans may need to resign as the Township’s Emergency Management Coordinator.
Planning Commission Items
Proposed Ordinances
Chapter 146 (Motor Vehicle Nuisances)
Brady stated that the Paradise Township Planning Commission (PTPC) has recommended adoption of the proposed ordinance. The Board reviewed the proposed ordinance and recommend that “two or more” be removed from §146-2 A., that “body” be removed from §146-2 A. (5), and that §146-2 A. (17) be removed as it is redundant of §146-2 A. (6) and that the violation wording provided by Solicitor Prevoznik be added and returned to the PTPC for review.
Chapter 64 (Fireworks)
The Board reviewed the proposed ordinance and recommended that public, if a defined term, should be capitalized, and that §64-6 B. (1) be rewritten to clarify an individual must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older. Brady stated that a public hearing is scheduled for December 17 for this proposed ordinance.
Chapter 160 (Explosives)
Brady stated that the Commercial General Liability, Auto Liability and Statutory Workers Compensation paragraphs have been added.
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Briglia for Brady to forward the proposed ordinance to the Monroe County Planning Commission for review.
Motion carried 3-0.
Chapter 67 (Fire Insurance Escrow)
Brady stated that Attorney McManus questioned if the word is or as is correct for $67-2 A. (2).
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Gonze to forward the proposed ordinance, after Solicitor Prevoznik clarifies the proper wording, to the Monroe County Planning Commission for review.
Motion carried 3-0.
Chapter 160 (Traffic Impact Study)
Brady stated that §160-20 Traffic Impact Study has been revised. The Board reviewed the change. Brady stated that this would be forwarded to the Paradise Township Planning Commission for review.
Memo (Discussion Items for Joint Work Session with Paradise Township Planning Comm.)
Brady submitted a memo with questions and proposals for the Board’s review for the joint work session scheduled for December 17.
Revised Schedule 1
Brady submitted a revised color-coded Schedule 1 showing permitted, prohibited and condition uses along with a collapsed simplified Schedule 1. The Board reviewed the schedules. The Board stated that they preferred the color-coded Schedule 1 and not the collapsed version. Brady will continue to work on Schedule 1.
Other Business/Public Comment
Russ Horn was present and stated that Paradise Falls Lutheran Association received a letter from Senator Scavello stating that the Township has indicated they are willing to pursue installing permanent flashing radar speed signs that display the motorist’s speed as they pass on Route 191. Konrath stated that Senator Scavello has also sent a letter to the Township stating that funding maybe available for the signs. Briglia stated she would follow-up with Senator Scavello on funding.
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Briglia for Mr. Unangst to prepare a sketch plan and cost estimate for four speed signs.
Motion carried 3-0.
Reports
Solicitor – Solicitor Prevoznik stated that Attorney Cohen has contacted him to coordinate a conference call with Brady and a supervisor to discuss the Wireless Communication Facility ordinance. Briglia stated that she is available for the conference call.
EAC/Open Space – Konrath asked if the Board had any questions on the EAC meeting minutes dated November 8. There were none.
Engineer – Mr. Unangst stated that he is working on the Highway Occupancy Permit for the Paradise Discovery Park. Mr. Unangst reported that Jeff Lazar has contacted Mike Mader regarding specifications for the additional salt shed. Mr. Unangst also stated that he would be writing the letter to McMahon Transportation Engineers and Planners regarding the Koerners Road Bridge Inspection Report stating that the plans were approved and an inspection was performed prior to the bridge being opened in September 2018 by PennDOT and no deficiencies were noted.
Sewage Enforcement Officer – Konrath summarized the SEO Report.
Correspondence/Miscellaneous
There was no correspondence/miscellaneous for tonight’s meeting.
Other Business/Public Comment
There was no further business or public comment.
Executive Session
Motion: Konrath moved and seconded by Briglia to recess the regular meeting and go into an executive session at 7:58 p.m.
Motion carried 3-0.
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Konrath to reconvene the regular meeting at 8:19 p.m. Konrath stated that personnel issues were discussed in executive session and that no decisions were made.
Motion: Konrath moved and seconded by Gonze to approve a request by Tina Transue to perform outside employment per the personnel policy, to wit: acceptance of the position as Treasurer for the American Legion in Mountainhome contingent upon the position not interfering with her position with the Township.
Motion carried 3-0.
Adjournment
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Briglia to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
Motion carried 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Reda Briglia
Secretary