Monthly Business Meeting

Supervisor Hoover motioned to approve payment of interim bills (passed 5-0), Supervisor Shultz motioned to authorize payment of unpaid bills (passed 5-0), and Supervisor Hoover motioned to approve the minutes as written (passed 5-0).

Supervisor Shultz read Frank Wilmarth's report. The Board approved the Spring Festival 5-0. Volunteers will continue clearing brush, Frank Wilmarth wants to meet with the park committee on proposed initiatives, Scouts remain interested in park projects, and there is interest in upgrading entrance and Route 147 signage.

Chairperson Flo Mallonee presented the Planning Commission's November 4 recommendation. The Board waived the preliminary plan requirement 5-0 and granted preliminary plan approval 5-0, contingent upon Engineer Tom Wilson's comments from his October 29 memo being met. Chairman Bechtel raised concerns about storm water issues if the property is ever subdivided.

Solicitor Bruce Warshawsky reported: the revised DONCO developer's agreement was submitted to court but not yet acted upon, and Sweigard filed a motion to intervene. A Sweigard Right-To-Know request was mostly fulfilled; Attorney Gingrich may appeal. In UDITO litigation, Susquehanna Bank is supporting the municipalities and will cover attorney fees while PRS faces questions about unprovided tax records. The Board authorized filing the $561 Harman nuisance judgment in Schuylkill County (5-0) and will send a nuisance letter to new owner Revelation Realty. The Harner/Hoover SEO hearing was deferred with a general continuance (5-0) contingent on Mr. Hoover obtaining a permit for a new system. The Board authorized Tom Wilson to analyze undersized Middle Road and make a recommendation (5-0). The Lenker clubhouse, built across two lots, was deferred to December for review.

Roadmaster Corey Stazewski requested approval for a garage door project. The Board approved $1,795.00 for adjusting springs on the garage doors and new weather stripping (5-0).

The Board waived the reading and approved the Resolution for Supplemental Appropriations for budget overage (both 5-0). The Board also authorized Solicitor Warshawsky to draft the year-end tax resolution for the December meeting (5-0).

The Fireworks Ordinance was tabled until the January meeting. The Board waived the reading and approved the Snow Removal Policy resolution as written (both 5-0).

The Board voted to advertise the 2014 Proposed Budget (5-0). Tax Collector Melinda Warfel's resignation was accepted (5-0), and James Markel was appointed as new tax collector (5-0) after discussion about the County's fee-free collection proposal, which was rejected in favor of maintaining local control. The Board agreed to secure and lock the park barn for Township storage use only, with Roadmaster Stazewski controlling key access. On Lenker Estates, the Board discussed financial security reduction and the tack coat dispute—Tom Wilson cited 1970 PennDOT regulations requiring tack coat before the wearing course, which was not applied. The Board approved the Deed of Dedication contingent upon engineer and solicitor review, with an 18-month guarantee on Lenker II roads and a 36-month improvement bond on all Lenker Estates Phase I streets (3-1).