LOWER MILFORD TOWNSHIP of LEHIGH COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.

MINUTES

Chairman Richard Harris called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.  Present were Supervisors Arland Schantz and Donna Wright.  Also present were Township Solicitor Emil Kantra, Township Manager Ellen Koplin and approximately 13 others. 

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.

Citizen comments were accepted throughout the meeting.

Regular Business:

MOTION was made by Schantz to approve the minutes of the March 7, 2007 Workshop Minutes with the following corrections:  On page 1 concerning the Auditors Management Letter where it states “A policy for personal use of office equipment…” should be changed to “A policy for personal use of township assets…”.  Also to approve the February 15, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes as submitted. (There was discussion of attaching the statement read by Jennifer Johnson to the minutes). Wright seconded the motion.                               Unanimous

MOTION was made by Wright to accept the Treasurers Report as of February 28, 2007 as follows:

·         General Fund                                                    $          628,343.00                   

·         Capital Reserve Fund                                                      63,191.00 

·         Road Projects Fund                                                       285,553.00

·         State Liquid Fuels Tax Account                                        50,485.00

·         Developer Escrows                                                       219,179.00 (Non Twp. Funds)

Schantz seconded the motion.                                                     Unanimous

MOTION was made by Schantz to pay the March 2007 bills.  Wright seconded the motion.

Unanimous

Police Business:

The Police Report was made available to the public.

Public Works Business:

The Public Works Report was made available to the public.

Zoning Business:

The Zoning Report was made available to the public.

Manager’s Business:

Manager’s report was made available to the public.

Subdivisions/Land Developments:

            There were no new Subdivisions or Land Developments and no action due.

Fire Co. Report:

Lloyd Ohl reported that there was a 40% response to the 2006 fund drive.  He stated representatives of the Fire Department and Ambulance will be at the April Workshop to discuss the Regionalization of Emergency Response and Command Vehicle Fuel.

Other Business:

MOTION was made by Wright to adopt Resolution 2007-17 approving DCNR Grant Application Authorization for the Community Park.  Schantz seconded the motion.

                                                                                    Unanimous

New Business:

MOTION was made by Scantz to Authorize Interim Expenditures from the General Fund for the Veterans Memorial.  Wright seconded the motion.          Unanimous

MOTION was made by Wright authorizing advertisement seeking bids for In-Place Road Work and Materials.  Schantz seconded the motion.                 Unanimous

Whether it is feasable allow some roads to return to dirt roads will be discussed at the April Workshop with the Public Works Director present.

MOTION was made by Schantz to adopt Resolution 2007-18, authorizing an advertisement accepting bids for the 1978 R-Model Mack Dump Truck.  Wright seconded the motion.

                                                                                    Unanimous

MOTION was made by Schantz to approve the Lawn Care Contract with D & D Maintenance at $80 per week billed every two weeks at $160.00.  Wright seconded the motion.

Schantz amended the motion to state … $80 per mowing as needed, billed every two weeks.  Wright seconded the motion.                                         Unanimous

MOTION was made by Wright to approve Emergency Systems Service Co., Inc.’s Emergency Generator Maintenance and Service Contract.  Schantz seconded the motion.                                                                                                                       Unanimous

MOTION was made by Wright to enter into the American Red Cross Shelter Agreement to utilize the Township Building as a temporary shelter.  Schantz seconded the motion.                                                                         Unanimous

MOTION was made by Schantz to adopt the Revised Agreement between the Township and Police Chief John Dondero concerning the Patrol Car.  Seconded by Wright.

                                                                                    Unanimous

Harris announced the receipt of Agricultural Security Area Application for James and Christy Pearre, 14.8076 acres along East Mill Hill Road.

Harris gave an update on sewage progress for the Limeport area.  There will be discussion of Brandywine Conservancy’s idea of expanding the Limeport Village into the Beverly Hills area, which would affect sewage plans and costs.  

Announcements:

Schantz announced National Ag Week from March 18 – 24, 2007. 

Correspondence:

            The following correspondence was made available for public viewing:

·         Southern Lehigh Public Library Board Meeting Minutes of  1/16/07

·         Southern Lehigh Public Library Board Meeting Agenda of 2/20/07

·         Lower Milford Township Recreation & Open Space Board meeting minutes of 1/3/07

·         Southern Lehigh Living Memorial Community Park meeting minutes of 1/16/07

Citizen Comments:

A letter regarding the Jennifer Johnson Subdivision, read at a previous meeting, was submitted for attachment to this meetings minutes (see attached).

Harris adjourned the meeting at 8:30 pm.

(The Attachment was not clear enough to scan properly for placing on the web.  It is available to the public at the township building..)