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UPPER MOUNT BETHEL TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES

MONDAY, APRIL11, 2016 @ 7:00 P.M.

AGENDA – PART I

1. Call to Order- CALL TO ORDER–Chairman Bermingham called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present in addition to Chairman Bermingham were Supervisor De Franco, Supervisor Geake, Supervisor Due, Solicitor Ronold Karasek, Township Manager Rick Fisher, Zoning Officer Ryan Engler. Supervisor Hallet was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Chairman Bermingham welcomed Rick as the New Township Manager.

2. APPROVE AGENDA –Supervisor Due asked to move Eastern Industries to Executive Session. Dennis Jones asked if he could speak about the survey. Supervisor Geake asked that he talk about that during public comment, not this topic of approving the agenda. MOTION by Supervisor Due, seconded by Supervisor De Franco to approve the agenda. No Comments. Vote: 4-0.

AGENDA – PART II (Public Point of Interest Agenda)

1.2016 DCNR Grant – Ron Angle asked how much money was paid to Len Policelli for grants. Supervisor De Franco said he has an accounting from Larry; $342,000.00 was paid over 10 years to URDC and $740,000.00 was taken in. Ron Angle noted his objection and said that isn’t right, it’s a conflict of interest. Rick indicated we would need to break it down which money was paid just to Len.

2. Slateford Road Project Grant – Victor Rodite was present and asked the Board if they would be interested in him applying for this grant, the grant would be about $101,036.354. The deadline is 4/15/16 and explained the guidelines of the grant; determinations need to be made if 51% of people in the area meet low/moderate income eligibility and a survey needs to be done to determine household size. Victor’s proposal would be to do the grant as an Independent Community Planner at $45.00 per hour with a total cost of $1,050.00, but first would start with the survey to see if we even qualify, that commitment that would be $400.00, no resolution is required and Victor would do the survey. Victor asked that our engineer map out and delineate the area. Mr. Ott noted he looked at the GIS today and would do that. Rick noted he went over the costs and the top cost would be $1080.00 and would work with Victor on the grant. MOTION by Supervisor Geake, seconded by Supervisor De Franco to approve Victor Rodite and Rick Fisher move forward on the grant and pay Victor at $45.00 per hour to complete the survey portion to determine whether or not we qualify for the income portion of the grant. Victor also mentioned that tenants qualify. Denny asked about the locations, if it’s the other side of the railroad tracks. Victor said 611 to the Delaware River. Vote: 4-0.

3. Memorial Day Service – Mt. Bethel-Portland Memorial Post 216 American Legion-to be held on Monday, May 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Bethel War Memorial.

AGENDA – PART III (Sewage Planning) – None

AGENDA – PART IV (Subdivision and Land Development Plans) – None

AGENDA – PART V (Minutes)

1. Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, March 14, 2016 @ 7:00 pm- Motion by Supervisor Geake seconded by Supervisor Due to approve the minutes of the Monday, March 14th meeting. No comments. Vote 4-0.

2. Special Public Meeting Monday, March 28, 2016 @7:00 pm- Motion by Supervisor Geake seconded by Supervisor Due to approve the minutes of the Monday, March 28th meeting. No comments. Vote 4-0.

AGENDA – PART VI (Reports)

1. Financial Reports – Bill List- Rick Fisher read the bill list. MOTION by Supervisor De Franco seconded by Supervisor Due to approve the bill list in the amount of $259,283.08. Vote 3-1 with Supervisor Geake voting no.

2. Monthly reports (attached) – Rick Fisher updated the Board and mentioned a collapsing pipe on school road and discussed GIS mapping and a joint permit application. Rick would like to work with our Engineer on the permit application. Supervisor Geake noted when getting the permit application it is better when it’s an emergency, you get the permit faster. MOTION by Supervisor Geake, seconded by Supervisor De Franco to authorize Rick Fisher to work with our Township Engineer in completing permit application. Vote: 4-0. Rick mentioned Bridge inspections and Slateford bridge not being inspected, at next month’s meeting he will have more information. Rick also mentioned long term plans for bridges/infrastructure and would like to take a closer look at bridges/infrastructure and roadways. Rick talked about guardrails needing replacement on River Road/Riverton Road within 200 ft. of high point and measure other guardrails that need replacing.

AGENDA – PART VII (Action Agenda)

1. Refuse Reductions, Application Refunds, Exonerations- MOTION by Supervisor Geake seconded by Supervisor Due to grant the Refuse Reductions, Application Refunds and Exonerations as submitted by the Tax Collector. No Comments. Vote 4-0.

2. Resolution #2016-07 - Designation of Agent Severe Winter Storm FEMA 4267- Chairman Bermingham

read resolution #2016-07. MOTION by Supervisor Geake seconded by Supervisor De Franco to adopt Resolution #2016-07 designating Rick Fisher as agent for severe winter storm FEMA 4267. No comments.

Vote 4-0.

3. Resolution #2016-08 – Establishing a Community Park Committee- Chairman Bermingham read resolution #2016-08. MOTION by Supervisor Due seconded by Supervisor De Franco to adopt Resolution #2016-08 for the formation of a community park committee. No comments. Vote 4-0.

4. Resolution #2016-09 – DCNR Execution of Grant Documentation- Chairman Bermingham read Resolution #2016-09. MOTION by Supervisor Geake seconded by Supervisor Due establishing the signatories to execute grant documentation. No comments. Vote 4-0.

5.Appoint Community Park Committee member(s) – Previously approved for the Community Park Committee were the following: Jerry Geake (BOS), Bill Godshalk (RD), Loren Rabbat (Park Foundation), Dennis Jones (resident), Toni Lynch(resident) and we need one more resident to be appointed, we received two letters of interest, Virgil Kasieber and Sharon Cerny. MOTION by Supervisor Due, seconded by Supervisor De Franco to appoint Virgil Kasieber to the Committee. Public Comment by Judy Henckel – you already have someone from the Road Department on the Committee. MOTION and second WITHDRAWN. MOTION by Supervisor De Franco, seconded by Supervisor Due to approve Sharon Cerny to the Community Park Committee. No Comments. Vote: 4-0.

6. Girl Softball request to put up banners (David Klingle) – We asked Mr. Klingle to be present and he didn’t appear. Our Zoning Officer, Ryan Engler indicated he spoke to David Klingle, they are asking to put up banners at Johnsonville Field and waive the permit fees. MOTION by Supervisor Geake, seconded by Supervisor De Franco that we approve the request, providing Mr. Klingle gives us the request in writing for the banners and to waiver the fees. No further Comments. Vote: 4-0.

7.Approve Manager attendance at PSATS Conference – Monday, 4/18/16 (1 day) – MOTION by Supervisor Geake seconded by Supervisor Due approving the Township Manager, Rick Fisher to attend the PSATS Convention on Monday, 4/18/16. Public Comment by Ron Angle – the Supervisors should consider going also.

Chairman Bermingham and Supervisor De Franco noted that they attended the PSATS boot camp for new Supervisors. No further comments. Vote: 4-0.

8. Township Treasurer Change (LH) - Larry was absent. Tabled until the Monday, May 9th meeting.

9. Ann Yale -Proposal for purchase and erection of crime watch signs – No appearance by Ann Yale. Public Comment by Sheldon Richardson – these signs have no effect on crime. Charles Lehnert – this organization does not deter crime, he has experience with this in his employment. Bob Schneider – the organization should come in and update the Board on their status before approving. MOTION by Supervisor Geake, seconded by Supervisor Due to table to Anny Yale’s request to the BOS meeting on 4/25/16 and ask Ann Yale to come to the meeting and give an update on the Committee. No comments. Vote: 4-0.

10. North Bangor Fire Department request to replace door opener ($1,280.00) - We received a proposal from Hendershot Door Systems submitted by Fred Farleigh in the amount of $1,280.00. MOTION by Supervisor Geake seconded by Supervisor Due to approve the proposal and take the money out of the donation we give them. No comments. Vote 4-0.

11. North Bangor Fire Company Approve Fire Police-North Bangor Fire Company submitted their request to approve 8 Volunteer Fire Police. MOTION by Supervisor Due, seconded by Supervisor Geake to approve the 8 names for Volunteer Fire Police submitted by the North Bangor Fire Company. Supervisor De Franco mentioned our position at a prior meeting, they should be approving them first. Ron Angle asked about liability to the Township. Supervisor Geake stated the township is liable for the Fire Department, we insure them. MOTION rescinded by Supervisor Geake second rescinded by Supervisor Due to approve the 8 names submitted by North Bangor Fire Company pending proof from the Fire Company of their certifications. Public Comment by Ron Angle – noted he has been repeatedly asking about the Fire Departments books, the Board has the right to see them and should be looking at those. Mr. Angle asked Supervisor Geake if he seen those books. There was discussion about the Fire Department books and what the township is entitled to. Mr. Angle indicated the residents have the right to know as taxpayers, we give them $50,000.00 per year. Solicitor Karasek suggested Mr. Angle fill out a right to know request. No further comments. Vote: 4-0.

12.Approve Estimate for damage to Mt. Bethel Firehouse (only received 1 estimate) – Mt. Bethel Firehouse was supposed to get estimates for the damage, they only submitted one estimate from B.G Bonney, Inc. for $2,000.00 for damage from snow plowing, estimate is to replace pole in parking lot and replace dusk-to-dawn lights and wiring. MOTION by Supervisor Geake, seconded by Supervisor De Franco to approve the estimate from B.G Bonney, Inc. for $2,000.00. No Comments. Vote: 4-0.

13.Summer Recreation Camp Counselors as submitted by the Summer Recreation Director: MOTION by Supervisor Geake, seconded by Supervisor De Franco to approve the following counselors and set pay: Kayla Quigly Assistant Director - $10.00 per hour, Nick Pfeifer: Camp Counselor 4th year - $7.70 per hour Matthew Pysher: Camp Counselor 2nd year - $7.40 per hour, Carly Raub: Camp Counselor 2nd year - $7.40 per hour, Jordyn Taylor: Camp Counselor 1st year - $7.25 per hour, Nicole Mastrogiovanni: Camp Counselor 1st year - $7.25 per hour, Cam Strohe: Camp Counselor 1st year - $7.25 per hour, Jessie Long: Camp Counselor 1st year - $7.25 per hour, Jeihnalie Casimiro: Camp Counselor 1st year - $7.25 per hour, Nasir Richardson: 1st year - $7.25 per hour. Public Comment by Andy Mahan – noted his concern with hiring so many counselors and if the minimum wage goes up to $15.00 per hour. MOTION by Supervisor The following counselor’s approval will be upon enrollment of an additional 15 students (65): Stephanie Haffling: 1st year - $7.25 per hour, Abigail Mc coy: 1st year - $7.25 per hour and Jennifer Sumual: 1st year - $7.25 per hour. No comments. Vote: 4-0.

14. Seasonal Laborers – Road Crew (Bill has interviewed and recommends the following)-Sam Bacon (returning), Jon Raso (returning), Dwayne LaBarre (current intern). Manager Fisher stated he met with Mark Laubach the union rep and he clarified the contract to interpret that seasonal workers can assist on road department projects under the following conditions: We are not limited on the number of seasonal workers we can hire, the total number of part time workers at any given time, whether hired as part time or seasonal, may not exceed the total as per contract. Seasonal workers, even if utilized as part time workers may not work more than 5 months in a year. During paving operations,you may hire additional part time workers. Seasonal workers could be moved over during paving operations but only while paving- not during road preparation. The total number of additional hires may not exceed the maximum number asper contract. Supervisor Geake noted no matter how many we hire, the 2 seasonal must mow grass. Public Comment by Ron Angle – asked about the status of the plan discussed a year ago for the Road Department, those issues, such as contracting and a smaller Road Department or keeping the same that was never decided. Supervisor Geake noted we budgeted 6 Full-time Road crew and more or less has not been decided and mentioned that miles of road need attention. There was discussion about the bid process being late this year and road projects not decided. Solicitor Karasek noted his concern with the union and taking work away from the Road crew. Supervisor Geake said we only need 3 grass mowers, we only have 2 lawnmowers, and so what would the 3rd one do? Manager Fisher indicated Dwayne would continue as an intern and then be switched over to a grass mower when the first boy leaves the beginning of August, so his seasonal time would be 5 months from August. MOTION by Supervisor De Franco, seconded by Supervisor Due to approve Sam Bacon and John Raso as Seasonal laborers commencing May 9, 2016 and Dwayne Labarre ( intern ) will switch from intern to Seasonal as soon as one of the Seasonal mowers leaves ( beginning of August). No further comments. Vote: 3-1 with Supervisor Geake voting “no”.

15. Approve (4) four 10 hour days for Road Crew and Office Staff - The Board discussed the Road Crew and Office Staff working 4 (10 hour) days. Supervisor Geake objected to the Road Crew going to (4) four 10 hour days, there is no reason right now, it is too premature since we don’t know about paving yet. Manager and De Franco suggested the office be open 5 days per week. Public Comment by Andy Mahan – would like to see workers having a 4 day weekend, or split shift on person come in later and stay later, makes happy productive workers and better for the residents with the later hours. After discussion, MOTION by Supervisor Geake, seconded by Supervisor De Franco to table to next month’s meeting. No comments. Vote: 4-0.