ELK TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 4, 2016
The Elk Township Board of Supervisors April Meeting convened at 7:00 PM at the Elk Township Building, Lewisville, PA. The following Supervisors were present: Chairman Albert Jezyk, Jr., Vice Chairman Estace Walters, and Member James George.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
There was no public comment.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION/PRESENTATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Resolution No. 2016-04 PEMA Designation of Agent (Snow Storm Jonas)
On a motion made by Jim George, seconded by Estace Walters, the Board adopted Resolution No. 2016-04 Designation of Agent Terri Kukoda to execute for and in behalf of Elk Township all required forms and documents for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance (Snow Storm Jonas). The vote was unanimous.
FEMA Correspondence dated 3/18/16
FEMA has recommended that the Township start working on updating ordinances. The Township Engineer will draft ordinance updates after new FEMA maps are received.
AECOM Correspondence dated 3/28/16 - Siple Sketch Plan (Modified Stormwater Management Requirements for Agricultural Structures)
AECOM has advised that all Zoning Ordinance comments have been satisfactorily resolved and has provided comments regarding the Stormwater Management (SWM) Ordinance. AECOM has also provided a Simplified Stormwater Management Site Plan incorporating the required information. The Applicant has agreed to sign this plan and it will be an exhibit to the recorded Simplified Approach Stormwater Best Management Practices Operations, Maintenance and Inspection Plan Agreement.
Union Fire Company No. 1 Ambulance Contract
Al Jezyk attended the recent Union Fire Company No. 1 meeting to discuss how it came up with the contract amount. Union Fire Company No. 1 has provided a new scenario based on population (1/3 calls, 1/3 population, 1/3 mil) which should cost less. Union Fire Company has advised that it will probably need to hire a full time driver.
Oxford Gun Club Rimfire Shooting Range E & S Control and Post Construction Stormwater Mangement Plan
On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Jim George, the Board approved the Oxford Gun Club Rimfire Shooting Range E & S Control and Post Construction Stormwater Management Plan conditioned upon submittal of a revised plan addressing all unresolved review comments, and upon the Township Engineer’s confirmation that all review comments have been satisfactorily resolved. The vote was unanimous.
Peacedale Court
On a motion made by Jim George, seconded by Al Jezyk, the Board authorized the Township Solicitor to contact Bud Avery to discuss Peacedale Court. The vote was unanimous.
STAFF REPORTS
Secretary’s Report
On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Jim George, the March 7, 2016 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes were approved. The vote was unanimous.
Treasurer’s Report
On a motion made by Estace Walters, seconded by Jim George, the Bills to be Paid for April, with the exception of Roadmaster Payroll, were approved. The vote was unanimous.
On a motion made by Jim George, seconded by Al Jezyk, the Bill to be Paid for Roadmaster Payroll was approved. Estace Walters abstained from the vote.
Tax Collector
March2016: $6,536.95
Trails Coordinator
No report.
Planning Commission
March Meeting Minutes: PC waiting for Stan Corbett’s comments on the Christian & Fannie Fisher Subdivision.
Zoning Hearing Board
No action.
Building/Zoning Report
March Report: 0 zoning permits issued; 1 building permit issued; 0 occupancy permits issued; 0 demolition permits issued; 0 sign permits issued; 0 complaints.
Roadmaster
Roadmaster Estace Walters reported that he took trash to the dump, picked up trash on Strickersville Road, Jim and he volunteered their time and put concrete in sink hole on trails, and he talked to the State about various issues.
Historic Commission
No report.
Emergency Management Coordinator
Emergency Management Coordinator Stephen Roberts reported that he attended the Penn Township Safety Day and OXREM is still looking at a tabletop session.
OLD BUSINESS
No old business.
NEW BUSINESS
2015 Municipal Annual Audit and Financial Report
The Board of Auditors has completed and filed with the State the 2015 Municipal Audit and Financial Report. The Board thanked the Auditors for their time and efforts in completing the audit.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Tim Siple stated that there is a Jacuzzi tub near Chrome Road that needs to be picked up. Tim asked about how Carter & Sons gets paid, how other Townships handle snow removal, and suggested GPS units be required on plow trucks.
Estace Walters stated that Carter & Sons is paid per/truck per/hour as awarded in the bid contract, some Townships have their own road crews, and the Board has talked about GPS units.
Lin Klein stated that the “no left turn” sign in/out of the Baker property has been removed.
Suzanne Dougherty stated that the Schoolhouse Road sign is down and a tree is leaning down near a power line on Camp Bonsul Road.
Estace Walters will follow-up on these issues.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:30PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terri Kukoda
Secretary/ Treasurer
BOS Meeting
April 4, 2016
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