Present: ---- Councilwoman Hayden, Councilmen Atkinson, Dreisbach, Kovacs, Paulus; 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: ---------- 1

Approval of Minutes: ------ May 7, 2008, Regular Meeting

Motion: --- I move we waive the reading of the Minutes of the May 7, 2008 Regular Council Meeting and accept same as presented.

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

Reports:

1. Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager

1.) The Township Manager offered no oral report at this time. However, Councilwoman Hayden questioned the status of the Race St. and Willowbrook Rd. signal light project. The Township Manager noted that the Township Attorney would be reporting on that matter. Councilman Atkinson commented that as Councilwoman Hayden may recall, the Township is in the process of getting the right-of-ways necessary and the Township Engineer is getting the bids ready. The Township Attorney noted that he expects that the property necessary for the right-of-way will simply be conveyed without the necessity of condemnation.

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

The Township Engineer was not in attendance at the meeting and no report was offered at this time.

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

1.) The Township Attorney advised that his office is preparing the paper work to secure the necessary right-of-ways for the Race St./Willowbrook Rd. Signal Light Project and in the absence of the Township Engineer he would get together with Ryan Christman to review that matter.

4. Maintenance Report (Written)

5. Fire Company Report (Written)

6. Code Enforcement Officer's 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.

With respect to the Maintenance Report, Councilman Atkinson questioned whether or not the sinkhole as noted in the report on Postal Rd. has been stabilized. The Township Manager advised that as far as she is aware stabilization has occurred. There was some discussion with respect to the installation of the cameras for surveillance purposes in Canal Park. It was noted that they are still working on the installation. There is a panning problem from home base and the security company will be going back to the software people regarding that issue. Councilman Atkinson also noted that he is aware that the garbage accumulation problem at the property located at 131 Lloyd St. has been cleaned up. The Township Manager noted that she had advised the property owner of the situation and that her son, who is local to the area, brought in a dumpster and cleaned up the property. The Township Manager noted that the property is most likely being sold to a buyer who is represented by Attorney William Fries. The Township Manager advised that Attorney Fries has indicated that they may be looking to acquire the parking lot area by way of a 20-year rule as opposed to the existing permanent easement which the property owner currently has with the owner of the BJ’s Wholesale Club property. In looking into that matter, the Township Manager noted that Attorney Fries had contacted her regarding Curtis Avenue which is the paper street and now the parking lot area for the property at 131 Lloyd St. She noted that Attorney Fries had questioned whether or not the Township had vacated the roadway and she had advised that she was not aware of what had occurred in that matter. The Township Attorney noted that the Township’s rights no longer exist due to the time period involved and that if Attorney Fries wished the Township to vacate the road, the Township could do so, but he did not feel that it was not necessary. There was some discussion initiated by Councilman Dreisbach with respect to garbage in the rear of the Valley Plaza Shopping Center. Councilman Dreisbach advised that he had noticed that Mr. Lemos had cited the facility but that it appears from his report that there are additional violations and Councilman Dreisbach questioned whether or not additional citations are being issued. The Township Manager noted that she would look into that matter. There was also some discussion with respect to the recently adopted ordinance, which would allow the Township to enter onto private property and ticket trucks parked in the parking lots of those properties if they are properly posted. Chairman Paulus questioned how many businesses had indicated to the Township that they would be signing their property. The Township Manager advised that only two have responded, one being the Allendale Apartment Complex and the other Copperhead Grille.

8. Treasure's Report (Written)

Motion: --- I move we accept the computer printouts dated; May 21, 2008, for the General Fund Account, Capital Reserve Account, Escrow Account, Liquid Fuels Account, Sewer Account and Water Account subject to audit.

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

Unfinished Business:

Councilman Kovacs commented that at the PSATs Convention he had the opportunity to observe the vote taken on the issue of county collection of earned income taxes and it appeared to him that the vote was split 50/50. However, the resolution that PSATs had before them was adopted. Said resolution supported the countywide tax collection process.

New Business: NONE

Payment of the Bills

Motion: --- I move Council authorize payment of Payroll (04/18/2008); Payroll (05/02/2008); Payroll (05/16/2008); Voucher Nos. 15740-15752 (Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 15753-15811, from the General Fund Account in the amount of $172,800.79; Voucher Nos. 42 from the Liquid Fuels Account in the amount of $6,066.16; Voucher Nos. 3456 (Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 3457-3467; from Capital Reserve in the amount of $39.333.67; Voucher Nos. 3196-3213 (Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 3214-3219 from Escrow Account in the amount of $138,604.11; Voucher 618 from Distribution Account in the total amount of $9,077.33; Voucher Nos. 3411 (Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 3412-3416 from the Water Account in the amount of $36,799.38; Voucher Nos. 4291-4294 (Prepaids), Voucher Nos. 4295-4308 from the Sewer Account in the amount of $41,257.23 for a Grand Total Expenditure of $444,038.67.

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

Courtesy of the Floor: NONE

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra A. Pudliner
Township Manager

 

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