MAHONING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S MEETING
Monday, September 24, 2012
CALL TO ORDER:
John Wieczorek called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Mahoning Township Building, 2685 Mahoning Drive East, Lehighton, PA 18235
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
John Wieczorek, Chairman; Bruce Steigerwalt, Supervisor; Linda Benner, Supervisor; Franklin Ruch, Supervisor; Todd Weaver, Supervisor; Thomas Nanovic, Solicitor and Natalie D. Haggerty, Secretary-Treasurer
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ed and Toni Everett, 284 Dead End Lane, Lehighton, PA: They are requesting to construct a new home on a sixteen acre parcel on Dead End Lane. The issue is that an existing residence on the property which is being occupied by their mother. Our ordinance does not permit two residences on one parcel. The Everett’s intention is to build the new house and then tear down old or possibly convert old into a pole barn.
MOTION
Franklin Ruch made a motion to take the Planning Commission’s recommendation and to scratch tear down in six months and change to the stipulation to make building inhabitable by removing all utilities services with ninety days of occupancy of new home. Seconded by Todd Weaver. John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION
Bruce Steigerwalt made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 10, 2012 Board of Supervisors Meeting. Seconded by Linda Benner. John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Lowe’s Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement
Supervisor’s added clarification of maintenance. Additions to be made to agreement are road markings, paint and signs, including signals, support posts, foundations, control boxes, signs, pavement markings and detection devices Establish escrow at $10,000 instead of $5000.00. Tom Nanovic will reach out to Attorney Grey with clarifications.
Super Walmart Traffic Signal Agreement
Tom Nanovic shared that upon receipt of Tim Edinger's review comments then we will proceed forward. Frank Ruch commented on perhaps including a generator.
Mahoning Medical Campus Extension Request
MOTION
Bruce Steigerwalt made a motion granting an extension to December 31, 2012 to Mahoning Medical Campus Land Development. Seconded by Franklin Ruch. John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried. Also, requesting their presence at the next Planning Commission Meeting to provide and update of viable progress to said land development.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2012-13 Police Pension Plan MMO Contribution Requirement of $46,683.00
MOTION
Bruce Steigerwalt made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-13 Police Pension Contribution for 2013 of $46,683.00. Seconded by Linda Benner. John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
Resolution 2012-14 Non-Uniform Pension Plan MMO Contribution Requirement of $24,151.00
MOTION
John Wieczorek made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-14 Non-Uniform Pension Contribution for 2013 of $24,151.00. Seconded by Todd Weaver. John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
Jim Thorpe National Bank Proposal of Financing $150,000 at 2.49%
MOTION
Franklin Ruch made a motion to accept Jim Thorpe National Bank Proposal of Financing $150,000 at 2.49% for pole building project. Seconded by Bruce Steigerwalt. John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
MOTION
John Wieczorek made a motion to approve and place on file the correspondence dated September 24, 2012. Seconded by Linda Benner. John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes, Linda Benner, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried
***NANOVIC LAW OFFICES, THOMAS NANOVIC
RE: LOWE’S HOME CENTERS/TRAFFIC SIGNAL
***NANOVIC LAW OFFICES, THOMAS NANOVIC
RE: MAHONING TOWNSHIP/$50,000
***RICHARD GROSS, 286-59 LOWER NIS HOLLOW DRIVE
RE: A LETTER FROM CHARLEY-DEITER HILL ROAD
***ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE MAINTENANCE
RE: DIRT AND & GRAVEL ROADS COURSE-NOVEMBER 14 & 15
***BORO OF LEHIGHTON, DONALD REHRIG
RE: HALLOWEEN PARADE, OCTOBER 20@ 2:00PM
MOTION
Franklin Ruch made motion to have fire police assist in Borough of Lehighton annual Halloween Parade to be held on October 20, 2012. Seconded by Bruce Steigerwalt. John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes, Linda Benner, yes; Franklin Ruch, yes and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried
***PA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, MELISSA MAUPIN
RE: RESPONSE LETTER APPLICATION #15802-RETURNED FOR REVISIONS
***PA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, MELISSA MAUPIN
RE: RESPONSE LETTER APPLICATION #15803-RETURNED FOR REVISIONS
***T & M ASSOCIATES, TIM EDINGER
RE: DEP GROWING GREENER GRANT OPPORTUNITY
***T & M ASSOCIATES, TIM EDINGER
RE: SUMMIT RIDGE RE-SUBDIVISION LOT 3
***EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, MARK NALESNIK
RE: NEPA REGIONAL COUNTER TERRORISM TASK FORCE THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 20TH 10:00AM
***URBAN ENGINEERS, AARON BARNES
RE: LEHIGH/POHOPOCO BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS- PA TURNPIKE COMMISSION
***BROUGHAL & DEVITO LLP, LISA PEREIRA
RE: MAHONING TOWNSHIP MEDICAL CAMPUS
***CARBON COUNTY TAX COLLECTION COMMITTEE, DONNA MCGARRY
RE: FINANCIAL LOSS ON EIT REVENUES FROM CENTAX
***AMERICAN LEGION POST 269, ED MOYER
RE: 2012 CARBON COUNTY VETERAN’S DAY PARADE
***PA ONE CALL SYSTEM, GERALD MCINAW
RE: NOMINATION-BOARD OF DIRECTORS& OFFICERS
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Road Committee:
Bruce Steigerwalt shared an email received from PPL with regards to relocation of electric service. Cost of $4,503.05 for new service. Frank will investigate the questions that are regarding additional costs.
Road Department hauled shale to the lower south side of future pole building site. However the shale on hand is bony. They laid some but will need to dress with modify.
Police Committee
Linda Benner commented on monthly reports and over time. Repair reports show expenses are high on vehicles in 2012
OFFICIALS:
John Wieczorek
Þ Brief executive session requested for legal matters.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION
Linda Benner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 PM. Seconded by Frank Ruch. John Wieczorek, yes; Bruce Steigerwalt, yes; Linda Benner, yes and Franklin Ruch and Todd Weaver, yes 5-0 vote. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Natalie D. Haggerty
Secretary-Treasurer
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