Board of Supervisors Business Meeting Minutes
PARADISE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 2, 2018
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 (Absent) Charles Unangst – Engineer
Reda Briglia – Secretary-Treasurer Debra Brady – Zoning Officer
Michael 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.
Approval of Minutes
Motion: Konrath moved and seconded by Briglia to approve the March 19, 2018 Board of Supervisors meeting minutes as presented.
Motion carried 2-0.
Executive Session
Konrath stated that an executive session was held this evening at 5:30 p.m. to discuss real estate issues and that no decisions were made.
Spring Clean Up Quotes
Briglia stated that an advertisement for Spring Clean-Up Quotes was in the Pocono Record on March 5 and 12. Briglia stated that two quotes were received and read the quotes from Waste Management and JP Mascaro. (See Exhibit 1)
Motion: Konrath moved and seconded by Briglia to award the spring clean-up bid to Waste Management for $32.00 CY for trash and $12.00 CY for metal.
Motion carried 2-0.
Unfinished Business
Sequence Change to Mount Airy #1, LLC Hotel Expansion/Meeting Facility Addition Preliminary/Final Plans
Mr. Dave Osborne, LaBella Associates, was present for Mt. Airy #1, LLC. Mr. Osborne explained the approved construction sequence red line plans submitted by Mt. Airy #1, LLC to the Monroe County Conservation District. Mr. Osborne stated that one sheet of the approved plans will need to be replaced with an updated sheet with a revised date. Mr. Osborne stated that there would be no change in the costs for the required improvements and the stormwater maintenance agreement would not have to be revised. Solicitor Prevoznik recommended that a brief letter amendment to the development agreement be submitted by Mt. Airy #1, LLC referencing the new sheet for the set of plans. The Board agreed that a brief letter should be submitted to the Board of Supervisors for approval.
Rock Construction Entrance (RCE)
Mr. Osborne submitted a drawing showing that a rock construction entrance would not be constructed and that the contractors would be using the existing drive.
Traffic Impact Study (TIS)
Mr. Osborne stated that the TIS prepared by Traffic Planning and Design, Inc. was forwarded to Mr. Unangst last week for the outdoor venue. Mr. Osborne stated that the TIS does not include the hotel expansion/meeting facility addition. The Board agreed that the TIS should be revised to include the hotel expansion/meeting facility addition. Mr. Osborne stated that Mt. Airy #1, LLC has requested accident reports at the drives to Mt. Airy #1, LLC from the state police.
Mt. Airy #1, LLC Trails
Mr. Osborne stated that the second trail inspection was completed last week and that a maintenance schedule would be forthcoming.
Audubon Certification for the Mt. Airy #1, LLC Golf Course
Konrath stated that he received an email from Andy Faist requesting a meeting to discuss the Audubon Certification for April 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Act 537 Update
Mr. Unangst stated that Steve Dellinger, who is working on updating the Act 537 plan, is inquiring if the Board wants to include an on-lot management plan. The Board agreed that if it is not mandated by DEP that the Township would prefer not to include it at this time. Mr. Unangst will inform Mr. Dellinger of the Board’s decision.
New Business
Tina Transue
Briglia stated that Tina Transue should be named Assistant Treasurer/Secretary, added to the bank accounts (including PLGIT), and ratify her Treasurer’s Bond.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Konrath to name Tina Transue Assistant Treasurer/Secretary, to add Tina Transue to the bank accounts (including PLGIT), and ratify purchasing her Treasurer’s Bond.
Motion carried 2-0.
Kathleen Kelly
Briglia stated that today was Kathleen Kelly’s last day.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Konrath to remove Kathleen Kelly as Assistant Treasurer/Secretary, to remove Kathleen Kelly from all bank accounts (including PLGIT), and to ratify cancelling her Treasurer’s Bond.
Motion carried 2-0.
Road Materials Bid
Briglia submitted a timeline for the road materials bid that includes advertising, bid opening, advertising dates, and effective dates.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Konrath to approve advertising the road materials bid as submitted.
Motion carried 2-0.
Reports
Solicitor – Solicitor Prevoznik stated that he has received two transcripts for the Mt. Airy #1, LLC Conditional Use Hearing (Amendment #4). Solicitor Prevoznik stated that he is working on two real estate matters. Solicitor Prevoznik stated he has forwarded the revised contract for the Paradise Creek Restoration project from Skelly and Loy Engineers to Debra Brady for her review. Brady requested that Mr. Unangst, Solicitor Prevoznik and she review the contract from Skelly and Loy Engineers.
Motion: Konrath moved and seconded by Briglia for Brady to work with Solicitor Prevoznik and Mr. Unangst to review the contract from Skelly and Loy Engineers.
Motion carried 2-0.
Roadmaster – Mader summarized the Roadmaster’s report. Mader also reported that a charcoal grill has been stolen from the park. Mader reported that the PMREMS has requested that the spigots at the Woodland Road EMS Building be changed from automatic spigots to regular spigots. Mader asked Mr. Unangst when the bridge rehabilitation work on Koerners Road would be starting. Mr. Unangst stated that Solicitor Prevoznik is reviewing the insurance and other documentation and after that is approved that a notice to proceed would be issued and a pre-construction meeting scheduled.
Zoning Officer – Brady summarized her report. Brady distributed several drafts of ordinances that would be reviewed by the Paradise Township Planning Commission on April 10. Brady asked the Board to review the drafts.
Engineer – Mr. Unangst stated that his items including Mt. Airy #1, LLC and Koerners Road Bridge rehabilitation have been discussed.
Sewage Enforcement Officer – Konrath summarized the SEO Report.
PARC – Briglia stated that Linder Engineering submitted the NPDES and MCCD permit applications which have been signed by Konrath and returned to Linder Engineering for submittal.
Pocono Mountain Regional Emergency Medical Services (PMREMS) – Konrath stated that there is no report for tonight’s meeting.
Monroe County Tax Collection Committee (MCTCC) – Briglia stated that she attended the MCTCC on March 26. Briglia stated that the MCTCC is now being held at the Monroe County Control Center prior to the PMCOG meeting. Briglia recommended that Michael Mader be appointed as an alternate to the MCTCC.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Konrath to appoint Michael Mader as an alternate to the MCTCC.
Motion carried 2-0.
Correspondence/Miscellaneous
Konrath stated that he attended the Focus Group meeting regarding a feasibility study for a trail from ForEvergreen Nature Preserve to the Cresco Railroad Station. Konrath stated that he would continue to attend any upcoming meetings to represent the Board of Supervisors.
Other Business/Public Comment
Konrath stated that a letter has been received from the Pa. Department of Environmental Protection approving Paradise Township’s electronic waste collection at their spring clean-up.
Konrath stated that he visited the new Steele’s Hardware in Mountainhome and was very impressed with the new hardware store.
Adjournment
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Konrath to adjourn the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
Motion carried 2-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Reda Briglia
Secretary