LOWER MILFORD TOWNSHIP of LEHIGH COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
MINUTES
Chairman Richard Harris called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. Present were Supervisors Arland Schantz and Donna Wright. Also present were Township Solicitor Emil Kantra, Township Manager Ellen Koplin; Police Chief John Dondero and approximately 12 others.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
Public comments were accepted throughout the meeting.
Regular Business:
MOTION was made by Schantz to approve the April 17, 2008 Minutes of the Board of Supervisors Meeting. Wright seconded the motion. Unanimous
MOTION was made by Wright to approve the May 1, 2008 Minutes of the Board of Supervisors Workshop. Schantz seconded the motion. Unanimous
MOTION was made by Wright to accept the Treasurers Report as of April 30, 2008 as follows:
· General Fund $590,726.00
· Sewer Fund 00.00
· Park & Rec. Donation Fund 1,033.00
· Capital Reserve Fund 102,260.00
· Road Projects Fund 340,148.00
· State Liquid Fuels Tax Account 231,411.00
· Developer Escrows (Non Twp. Funds) 49,306.00
Schantz seconded the motion. Unanimous
MOTION was made by Schantz to pay the May 2008 bills. Wright seconded the motion.
Unanimous
Police Business:
The Police Reports were made available to the public.
Public Works Business:
The Public Works Report was made available to the public.
MOTION was made by Wright to award Road Material Contracts as follows:
Aggregates, price delivered to job site:
Naceville Materials - #10 $11.26
#57 13.26
#8-1.0% loss by wash 15.86
PA-2A 11.86
#1 12.86
Eastern Industries - #67 15.05
2RC 11.45
#3 13.50
R-4 Rock Lining 20.97
R-5 Rock Lining 20.97
R-6 Rock Lining 20.70
R-7 Rock Lining 23.60
Type 2 Anti-skid 14.20
Crack Seal Applied (approx. 2,000 gallons)
Asphalt Maintenance Solutions $10.49 per gallon
Seal Coat In-Place (approx. 103,253 sq. yds.)
Asphalt Maintenance Solutions $1.26 per sq. yd.
Schantz seconded the motion. Unanimous
Schantz expressed a complaint by an Upper Milford Resident, Mr. Lichtenwalner. He has problems maneuvering a culvert on the north end of School House Lane with his farm equipment. Koplin assured him that the Public Works Director is aware of his complaint and she mentioned an alternate route that he could use to access the farm property.
Schantz said he spoke with a concrete contractor, Keystone Concrete Products. He asked they be put on the June Workshop agenda to make a presentation in reference to a new bridge design. The information will afterward be forwarded to the Township Engineer.
Schantz inquired about the Township insurance and who has the policy renewal. Koplin responded that we are continuing with Miers Insurance.
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 are no new subdivisions or land developments. No action is due.
MOTION was made by Schantz to approve the Maplewood Estates Escrow Release Request #6 of Phase 1A and 1B in the amount of $64,989.29 and Request #5 of Phase 2 in the amount of $123,930.22 contingent upon replenishing of $5,000 for engineering and legal escrow. Wright seconded the motion. Unanimous
Fire Co. Report:
No Fire Company Report was submitted.
Old Business:
MOTION was made by Wright to move forward with the Police Youth League. Schantz seconded the motion. Unanimous
Other Business:
MOTION was made by Wright to approve Resolution 2008-6 Wire Transfers. Harris seconded the motion. Unanimous
MOTION was made by Wright to hire Bruce Bleiler to install a wood frame reception window for $4,400. Schantz seconded the motion. Unanimous
Two Letters of Interest for serving on the Joint Building Board of Appeals were received. Both candidates will be asked to attend the June Workshop.
New Business:
MOTION was made by Wright to adopt Resolution 2008-7 designating Administrators and Trustees for the Uniformed Pension Plan. Schantz seconded the motion.
Unanimous
East Brunswick Township sent a letter requesting Resolution of Support concerning spreading of sewage sludge. The Supervisors are inclined not to get involved.
Correspondence:
5/12/08 letter from Lehigh County Audit of Magisterial District Court was made available for the public to read.
Citizen Comments:
Schantz gave a report on the PSATS convention he attended in Hershey.
Harris inquired about the absence of Ann Frey who usually attends the meetings. Jean Schoch said as far as she knows she is well.
Schoch inquired about Act 537 and the adoption of the plan. The approval of DEP was February 22, 2008. Adoption by the Board of Supervisors was in August of 2007.
Schantz said he had Brent Wagner of BWN Ecological Services review the Engineering Contract and he had the same concerns as are already being addressed.
Wright announced the Regional Recreation and Open Space Plan Draft is ready and being reviewed by the Planning Commission.
Harris adjourned the meeting at 8:47 pm.