Present: ---- Councilwoman Hayden, Councilmen Atkinson, Dreisbach, Kovacs, Paulus; J. Jackson Eaton, III, Esquire;
--------------------- Sandra A Pudliner; Vicky Roth

It should be noted for the record that Councilwoman Hayden attended the meeting via telephone conference as a result of a disability, which does not permit her attendance in person.

Absent: ---- Frederick W. Haye, P.E.

Attendance: ---- 2

Courtesy of the Floor: None

Approval of Minutes: ------ December 2, 2009 Regular Council Meeting

Motion: --- I move we waive the reading of the Minutes of the December 2, 2009 Regular Council Meeting and accept same as presented.

Paulus, Kovacs: Moved and Seconded
Atkinson, Dreisbach, Hayden, Kovacs, Paulus: ------- Aye ---------- Unan

Reports:

1. Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager

1.) The Township Manager advised the Board that as she has provided them with a copy of same a request has been made regarding the scheduling of an intermunicipal liquor license transfer hearing. The Township received the documentation on December 7, 2009 and a hearing needs to be scheduled within 45 days from the date of receipt. The Township Attorney noted that he has been contacted by Council for the applicant regarding their desire that the Township consider scheduling a hearing as soon as feasible. The Board discussed the issue and determined to have the hearing on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 7:30 P.M.

2.) The Township Manager advised the Board that the Lehigh County Association of Township Officials Mini-Convention has been scheduled for Friday, January 8, 2010 at the Schnecksville Fire Company. The Township Manager inquired as to who would be attending the convention. Council informed the Township Manager that Councilman Kovacs and Councilman Dreisbach would attend.

2. Frederick W. Hay, P.E
Township Engineer

The Chairman of the Board advised that the Township Engineer was not in attendance at the meeting but provided them with a written report, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.

3. J. Jackson Eaton, III, Esquire
Township Attorney

1.) The Township Attorney advised that with respect to the contract for animal control services, his associate has been in touch with the company which the Township is considering for such services. Attorney Eaton noted that they’ve left a message and hopefully will be in touch with the company in the near future. Attorney Eaton indicated that all the Township is proposing is that the company agrees to fulfill whatever requirements are currently in place for municipalities as same relate to notice issues.

Councilman Kovacs questioned the Township Manager as to the cost for the liquor license transfer hearing. Mr. Kovacs noted that he was of the opinion that the cost had increased from $1,000 to $1,500. The Township Manager advised that she would check on that matter.

4. Maintenance Report (Written)

5. Code Enforcement Officers’ Report (Written)

6. Building Inspector’s Report (Written)

Chairman Paulus acknowledged receipt of a written Maintenance Report, written Code Enforcement Officers’ Reports and written Building Inspector’s Report and same were noted for the record. No Fire Company’s Report was received.

There was general discussion regarding the reports at this point in the meeting. Councilman Dreisbach noted that in reviewing the Code Enforcement Officers’ Reports, he became aware that there is a skateboarding problem at the new shopping center. Councilman Atkinson commented that he is aware of the problem and that the shopping center has hired private security. There was a discussion as to what authority the Code Enforcement Officers have in being on private property. Attorney Eaton noted that if there is an issue with skateboarding in the drainage area which is under Township control, then the Code Enforcement Officers have authority; however, the Code Enforcement Officers have no authority on private property in the ownership of the shopping center.

7. Treasurer’s Report (Written)

Motion: --- I move we accept the computer printouts dated December 16, 2009, for the General Fund Account, Capital Reserve Account, Escrow Account, Liquid Fuels Account, Sewer Account and Water Account subject to audit.

Paulus, Atkinson: Moved and Seconded
Atkinson, Dreisbach, Hayden, Kovacs, Paulus: ------- Aye ---------- Unan

At this point in the meeting, Councilman Atkinson brought up an issue relative to the Engineer’s Report. He advised the Board that he had spoken to the Township Engineer regarding the Catasauqua Lake Project. Councilman Atkinson noted that project will move forward after some final details are put in place. With respect to the issue of the difference in prices received from the various bidders, Councilman Atkinson advised that the Township Engineer has indicated that the reason for the difference in pricing relates to some of the contractors taking the materials from the lake off site and bringing them back after they have mixed the bentanite with other material. The low bidder is doing the whole process on site. Councilman Atkinson also noted that in speaking with the Township Engineer he had indicated that the draining of the lake would occur shortly after the beginning of the year. After that time, the area will remain untouched for about two weeks so that the turtles can come out and move to another location for the winter. The actual project should then start toward the end of January, 2010.

Unfinished Business: NONE

New Business:

Councilman Kovacs indicated that he is aware that the Township has until January 22 to submit paperwork for the upcoming April PSATS Convention. However, he advised the Board that he would like to make a motion at this time regarding that matter.

Motion: --- I move that Councilman Atkinson, Councilman Dreisbach, Chairman Paulus, myself, and the Township Manager and Public Works Director be authorized to attend the April PSATS Convention.

Kovacs, Dreisbach: Moved and Seconded
Atkinson, Dreisbach, Hayden, Kovacs, Paulus: ------- Aye ---------- Unan

Payment of the Bills

Motion: --- I move Council authorize payment of Payroll (11/25/2009); Payroll (12/11/2009); Voucher Nos. 16891-16904 (Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 16905-16943 from the General Fund Account in the amount of $255,536.28; Voucher Nos. 61 from the Liquid Fuels Account in the amount of $6,016.41; Voucher Nos. 3542-3543 (Prepaids); Voucher Nos. 3544-3547 from Capital Reserve in the amount of $44,603.48; Voucher Nos. 3548-3549 from Escrow Account in the amount of $17,723.51; Voucher Nos. 3569 (Prepaid); Voucher Nos. 3570-3575 from the Water Account in the amount of $47,905.31; Voucher Nos. 4526-4527 (Prepaids); Voucher Nos. 4528-4534 from the Sewer Account in the amount of $13,219.56 for a Grand Total Expenditure of $385,004.55.

Paulus, Dreisbach: Moved and Seconded
Atkinson, Dreisbach, Hayden, Kovacs, Paulus: ------- Aye ---------- Unan

Courtesy of the Floor: NONE

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager

 

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