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. Hay, P.E.

Attendance: 2

Courtesy of the Floor: None

Approval of Minutes: ------ November 15, 2006 Regular Council Meeting
-------------------------------------------- December 13, 2006 Special Council Meeting

Motion: --- I move we waive the reading of the Minutes of the November 15, 2006 Regular Council Meeting and accept same as presented.

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

Motion: --- I move we waive the reading of the Minutes of the December 13, 2006 Special 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 the Zoning Hearing Board will meet on Wednesday, December 27, 2006, to hear the application for a proposed use at the property currently know as The Rose Boutique on Pennsylvania Avenue. Mrs. Pudliner indicated that a small law firm, which consists of four lawyers, is interested in the property and that in her opinion it appeared the use was a low volume-type use. Mrs. Pudliner also indicated that all adjoining properties have been notified of the upcoming Zoning Hearing.

There was some discussion with respect to adequacy of parking and the Township Manager indicated that there may exist a minimal shortage of parking but that there is room on the property for additional parking should the Zoning Hearing Board require same. In conclusion of the discussions, Council indicated that they did not wish to take any position with respect to this Zoning Appeal.

2.) The Township Manager advised the Board that the Township has been contacted by the Pennsylvania State Police with respect to a contribution to their Camp Cadet Program for the year 2007. The Township Manager noted that the Board had contributed last year to this program for an approximate cost of $250. Council had no objection to making a contribution for the year 2007.

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

Chairman Paulus noted that the Township Engineer had nothing to report and accordingly was not present at the meeting.

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

1.) The Township Attorney advised that he had forwarded Council a letter recently regarding a real estate matter. He requested a short Executive Session after the meeting to review that matter.

4. Maintenance Report ( Written)

5. Fire Company Report ( Written)

6. Code Enforcement Officers' Report (Written)

7. Building Inspector's Report ( Written)

Chairman Paulus acknowledged receipt of a written Maintenance Report, written Fire Company Report, written Code Enforcement Officers’ Reports and written Building Inspector’s Report and same were noted for the record Vice Chairman Atkinson noted that on Irving Street near the 22 Bridge, there is what appears to be a 1970 bright red Chevy convertible with no license plate and requested that the Code Enforcement Officers check out that situation.

8. Treasurer's Report ( Written)

Chairman Paulus acknowledged receipt of a written Maintenance Report, written Fire Company Report, written Code Enforcement Officers’ Reports and written Building Inspector’s Report and same were noted for the record Vice Chairman Atkinson noted that on Irving Street near the 22 Bridge, there is what appears to be a 1970 bright red Chevy convertible with no license plate and requested that the Code Enforcement Officers check out that situation.

Motion: --- I move we accept the computer printouts dated December 18, 2006, for the General Fund Account, Capital Reserve Account, Escrow Account, Liquid Fuels Account, Sewer Account and Water Account subject to audit.

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

Unfinished Business: NONE

New Business:

1.) Resolution No. 2006-41, Budget Transfers for the Year 2006 (Vote)

Motion: --- I move that Resolution No. 2006-41, Budget Transfers for the Year 2006 be adopted as presented.

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

Payment of the Bills:

Motion: --- I move Council authorize payment of Payroll dated 11/17/2006, Payroll dated 12/01/2006, Payroll dated 12/15/2006, Voucher Nos. 12229-12233 (11/30/06 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 12234-12239 (12/20/06 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 12240-12293, from the General Fund Account in the amount of $149,969.70; Voucher Nos. 1705-1706 (11/30/06 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 1707-1710 from the Capital Reserve Account in the amount of $11,135.85; Voucher Nos. 1552-1553 (12/20/06 Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 1554-1558, from the Escrow Account in the amount of $11,630.06; Voucher Nos. 1695-1702, from the Water Account in the amount of $3,307.46; Voucher Nos. 2769-2779 from the Sewer Account in the amount of $7,260.32 for a Grand Total Expenditure of $183,303.39.

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

Courtesy of the Floor: NONE

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 P.M. It was noted that the Board would now go into Executive Session to review a real estate matter but would not return to the meeting with any decisions regarding same.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager

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