Board of Supervisors Business Meeting Minutes
PARADISE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 19, 2018
Call to Order
Chair Konrath called the meeting to order at 6:10 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.
Approval of Minutes
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Konrath to approve the March 19, 2018 Board of Supervisors regular meeting minutes as presented.
Motion carried 3-0.
Mt. Airy #1, LLC Conditional Use Hearing (Amendment #4)
Motion: Konrath moved and seconded by Gonze to recess the Board of Supervisors meeting and continue the Mt. Airy #1, LLC Conditional Use Hearing that started at 4:24 p.m. this evening. (See Panko Transcript on File)
Motion carried 3-0.
Reconvene Board of Supervisors Meeting
Motion: Konrath moved and seconded by Briglia to reconvene the Board of Supervisors meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Motion carried 3-0.
Mt. Airy #1, LLC Conditional Use Hearing (Amendment #4)
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Konrath to authorize the Zoning Officer to work with Mike Tripus to issue a preliminary permit at the request of Mt. Airy #1, LLC at Mt. Airy #1, LLC’s sole risk as testified to at the Conditional Use Hearing to allow Mt. Airy #1, LLC to mobilize, place fencing, and do concrete footers only but no other work at the site for the tent.
Motion carried 3-0.
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Konrath to continue the Mt. Airy #1, LLC Conditional Use Hearing (Amendment #4) to Tuesday, April 10 at 3:30 p.m.
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.
Unfinished Business
Timber Hill Community Association/Request Speed Limit Reduction and No Outlet Sign
Mr. Unangst stated that the speed limit could be reduced to 25 mph on Timber Hill Road, due to the number of homes on the road, without a traffic study. Brady stated that to reduce the speed limit on Timber Hill Road that the Township would need to update the current ordinance, Chapter 142-Vehicles and Traffic.
Motion: Konrath moved and seconded by Gonze for Brady to prepare a draft ordinance to reduce the speed limit on Timber Hill Road.
Motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Unangst stated that he would not recommend installing a “No Outlet” sign on Timber Hill Road since Timber Hill Road continues into Price Township.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Gonze not to install a “No Outlet” sign on Timber Hill Road in Paradise Township.
Motion carried 3-0.
Briglia stated that she would notify Elizabeth Green, Timber Hill Community Association, Bylaw Reviews and Compliance Echelon Committee (BRACE) of the Township’s decisions.
Timber Hill Community Association/Burned Out Structure
Solicitor Prevoznik recommended that a meeting be held with a representative of Timber Hill Community Association and their attorney along with a Township Supervisor and himself. Solicitor Prevoznik stated that the Board should review the Community By-Laws, covenants, and all action taking by Timber Hill Community Association in regards to the burned out structure. Gonze stated that he would be available for a meeting with Timber Hill Community Association.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Gonze to request a meeting with Timber Hill Community Association representative and their attorney to discuss the burned out structure as recommended by Solicitor Prevoznik.
Motion carried 3-0.
Briglia stated that she would contact Elizabeth Green, Timber Hill Community Association, Bylaw Reviews and Compliance Echelon Committee (BRACE) to request a meeting.
Brady stated that she will be drafting a fire escrow ordinance for the Board’s review.
Larger Television
Konrath stated that a 70” smart television through Best Buy would be approximately $1,300.00 when on sale.
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Briglia to purchase a 70” smart television from Best Buy when they are on sale.
Motion carried 3-0.
Planning Commission Items
Fireworks/Appoint Logan Evans per Chapter 64
Brady requested that Logan Evans be appointed as the Township’s Designee to conduct a site inspection of a proposed site for fireworks per Chapter 64 of the Paradise Township Code of Ordinances.
Motion: Briglia moved and seconded by Konrath to appoint Logan Evans as the Township’s Designee, per Chapter 64 of the Paradise Township Code of Ordinances, as long as he retains an administrative role with the Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Company.
Motion carried 3-0.
New Business
Konrath stated that there was no new business for tonight’s meeting.
Unfinished Business (Continued)
Mt. Airy #1, LLC – Land Development Plan
Brady stated that the Mt. Airy #1, LLC Land Development Plan Outdoor Venue (Tent) was received by Paradise Township on December 19, 2017. Brady stated that the Planning Commission accepted the plans for review on January 9, 2018. Brady stated that the Board of Supervisors have ninety (90) days to act on plan per the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Briglia to grant the waiver of the time frame contingent upon receipt of Mt. Airy #1, LLC’s request within three (3) business days or the Land Development Plant Outdoor Venue (Tent) is deemed denied.
Motion carried 3-0.
Reports
Solicitor – Solicitor Prevoznik stated that he had no further report.
EAC/Open Space – Konrath stated that the EAC/Open Space would be attending the Greenway and Trail Focus Group Discussion to be held at the Evergreen School at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow.
Engineer – Mr. Unangst stated that the notice to proceed for the Koerners Road Bridge rehabilitation was sent certified mail to Kobalt Construction and was returned to Hanover Engineering’s office. Mr. Unangst stated that the documents were sent to Kobalt Construction today by FedEx.
Mr. Unangst reported that he has spoken with the contractor, T.N. Ward, for the expansion of the Mt. Airy #1, LLC casino/hotel and that they will be starting storm pipe work within the next two weeks. Mr. Unangst also reported that Mt. Airy #1, LLC, has received approval from the Monroe County Conservation District to change the sequencing of installation of storm pipes. Solicitor Prevoznik stated that this should also come before the Board for approval. Mr. Unangst stated that he has received a revised
E & S Plan showing a temporary RCE on Woodland Road. After discussion, the Board requested that Mr. Unangst contact Mr. Osborne to attend the Board of Supervisors next meeting to obtain approval for the change in sequence for the storm pipes and to discuss the RCE on Woodland Road.
Mr. Unangst reported that the second splitter box was installed over the weekend at Mt. Airy #1, LLC and that Hanover Engineering will inspect the installation.
Zoning Officer (Report Attached) – Brady summarized her report. Brady stated that she is working on updating the Fireworks Ordinance. Brady reported the Solicitor McManus is reviewing the Wireless Communication Facilities draft ordinance. Brady inquired if Mr. Spencer could look at the Township’s noise ordinance for guidance on updating the noise ordinance. Mr. Unangst stated that he would contact Mr. Spencer.
Correspondence/Miscellaneous
There was no correspondence/miscellaneous.
Other Business/Public Comment
There was no further business or public comment.
Adjournment
Motion: Gonze moved and seconded by Konrath to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m.
Motion carried 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Reda Briglia, Secretary