BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
                                                                      April 19, 2010

The meeting of the Douglass Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
Attending were Chairman Tim Turner, Supervisor Fred Ziegler, Supervisor John Stasik, Solicitor Charles Markofski, Bob Campbell, Cynthia O’Donnell, Pete Hiryak, Mike Heydt, Chief Templin, and 26 residents.

Mr. Turner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Mr. Theil announced that he will be taping tonight’s proceedings.

Mr. Turner welcomed Boy Scout Brian Van Dyke from Troop 367 and stated that he is attending tonight’s meeting as part of the requirements toward his Citizen & Community Merit Badge.

Mr. Turner asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes, no one replied.

On motion by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Stasik, the Board approved the minutes of the April 5th, 2010 Board of Supervisor’s meeting. Ziegler-Aye, Turner-Aye, Stasik-Aye. Motion passed.

A written report was submitted by the Gilbertsville Ambulance – Annual Easter Flower Sale was held at the station on Friday, April 2nd & April 3rd, thank you to all that supported our flower sale. The 2010 Gilbertsville Area Ambulance Service Memberships are available. Please feel free to stop at the office Mon-Fri 8-8:30 or you can call (610) 367-9191. The following is the total number of calls we have been dispatched to Gilbertsville Area Community Ambulance Service from 3/1/10-3/31/10: Bechtelsville Boro 1, Boyertown Boro 3, Colebrookdale Township 1, District Township 1, Douglass Township 53, Lower Frederick 1, New Hanover 31, Pennsburg 1, Pottstown 5, Upper Frederick 3, Upper Hanover 1, West Pottsgrove 2, for a total of 103 calls.

Chief Templin presented the Police Report
Statistics for March 2010 are 407 incidents reported, 1,833 business checks, 7 reportable accidents, 10 non-reportable accidents, 17 criminal investigations, 3 criminal arrests, 216 traffic citations, 14 non-traffic citations, 2 parking tickets, miles traveled 7,720. Monies received by the Township $4,670.33. The Board members should have received the Officers individual statistics for the month of March. Unfortunately we have had a rash of unlocked vehicles gone through just recently and the suspects are taking G.P.S. units, loose change, etc… I would like to urge everyone to lock their vehicle’s doors at night and call “911” if you see or hear anything suspicious in your neighborhood. Chief Templin stated that I would like the Board’s approval to go ahead and purchase a 2010 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor; this would be purchased through Warnock who is a CO-STARS program participant. If there are no vehicles in stock or there is a special order, ordering a vehicle now will have a waiting period of two to four months until pick up. This vehicle will be replacing 91-2 a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor which currently has 87,491 miles. This vehicle was budgeted for.

A motion was made by Mr. Ziegler, seconded by Mr. Turner for approval for Chief Templin to purchase a 2010 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. Ziegler-Aye, Turner-Aye, Stasik-Aye. Motion passed.

Mr. Turner asked if there were any questions for Chief Templin, a resident asked what neighborhoods are the break- ins happening in, Chief Templin stated that it has happened in Summer Hill and on Bow Lane and also in other Townships. There were no other questions or comments for Chief Templin.

A motion to accept the Police Department Report was made by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Stasik. Ziegler-Aye, Turner-Aye, Stasik-Aye. Motion passed.

Andrew Duncan presented the Recycling Report.
For the month of March 2010 we hauled one load of corrugated cardboard to Reading, four loads of light iron scrap metal and one load of aluminum to Pottstown. Curbside leaf collection was completed on Friday, April 16th, 2010. We collected about one load of leaves for each week that we were out. There is plenty of mulch still available. We are in the process of scheduling a roadside trash cleanup for May 2010. The Recycling newsletter is in the process of being printed. A lot of useful information will be included in this booklet. A motion is needed to advertise and bid a 40x60 pole building as specified at the 2010 budget meeting. Approximate cost is about $24,000.00. Mr. Yarnall stated to make sure that enough braces are installed in the building. Mr. Turner suggested that possibly Mr. Wynne could review the specs before it is advertised for bid, Mr. Duncan stated that he would get that information to Mr. Wynne for review.

A motion was made by Mr. Ziegler, seconded by Mr. Turner to advertise for bid the specs for a 40’x60’ pole building. Ziegler-Aye, Turner-Aye, Stasik-Aye. Motion passed.

A motion was made to accept the Recycling Report by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Stasik. Ziegler-Aye, Turner-Aye, Stasik-Aye. Motion passed.

Mr. Ron Ebert presented the Gilbertsville Fire Co. #1 report.
Mr. Ebert stated that they had the Egg Hunt for Easter; approximately 100 kids were present and received Easter baskets and candy. The Easter dinner went well. The Banquet Hall is booked for the next several months. They will be painting the downstairs banquet hall. In May the will have a Mother’s Day Dinner.

A motion to accept the Gilbertsville Fire Co. #1 report was made by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Ziegler. Ziegler-Aye, Turner-Aye, Stasik-Aye. Motion passed.

Ricky Smith presented the Gilbertsville Fire & Rescue Report.
Fire report for March 2010: 1 brush/trash fire, 2 wires, 1 fire alarms/CO2 alarms, 1 vehicle rescue, 1 Medivac Landing, 2 Fire Police, 3 assists to other depts, and 3 investigations. Total of 14 calls. The Fire Company was in service for 19 hours and 37 minutes. Three members are attending Fire Fighter 1 Classes. Held a fundraiser providing food for the Boyertown Rod & Gun Club that raised $500.00. We have held extensive weekly training on the new engine and hope to have this truck in service in the next couple of weeks. We are still waiting on a few necessary pieces of equipment before going into service. May 8th, 2010 we will be attending Sassamansville Fire Co. Housing. On April 12th Chief Smith went on a final walkthrough at Giant, the fire alarms were never put on line, after correcting that, there was a glitch in the system as far as the address, the address for Giant should be 173 Holly Rd, Boyertown, PA 19512, also in the suites there were no exit doors in the rear of the stores. Mark John is requiring them to install rear entrance doors. There is clarification needed on the Burn Ordinance, the Fire Marshall enforces it, under what authority does Chief Smith have authority to enforce this. Mr. Markofski was asked to review the Burn Ordinance. Mr. Ziegler asked Chief Smith to leave May 8th open to be present at the Trout Rodeo, Chief Smith stated that he will be at another function that day but he will also be at the Rodeo.

A motion to accept the Gilbertsville Fire & Rescue report was made by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Stasik. Ziegler-Aye, Turner-Aye, Stasik-Aye. Motion passed.


Mr. Charles Haddad presented the Trustee’s Report.
Water – Last month I mentioned AIG wanted to explore the possibility of drilling a deep well to supply GFC water instead of GFC using Superior Water Co. and having AIG pay for the water. AIG contacted the PADEP and DEP denied the request to have a well or wells drilled on GFC property. Accordingly, we are back to negotiating a fixed amount of settlement and how to structure the settlement. Quarterly Financial Statements – The quarterly financial statements for GFC have been completed with copies distributed to the officers of GFC and F&R. Copies for the Supervisors are available from me or Cindy. I have requested F&R officers to make the financial statements of F&R including BINGO with the detailed transactions of the check register available to me and Cindy O’Donnell. F&R uses a CPA firm for its financial statements and now that we have passed the April 15th tax date, the statements will be forthcoming. I do want to comment on the quarterly statements of GFC. The quarterly results are in line with the budget in that the operations of the social hall are at a breakeven with the Pull Tab profits making cash available. It has not been the best of times to be in the food and liquor business, so holding a breakeven in operations is a positive sign. The balance sheet of GFC has a positive cash balance which, if it holds for April, I shall meet with the GFC officers to disburse a portion of that cash to pay down the line of credit loan at Haleysville Bank. I mentioned at a previous monthly meeting of the Supervisors that in my judgment F&R has adequate operating funds and equipment funds so that as cash becomes available
of paying down the debt has met with a response last week F&R that unlike the previous trustee, I am not making cash payments from GFC to F&R. I may be a bit sensitive to that criticism but I find it difficult to accept that comment without responding to that writer that the reason cash payments were able to be made to F&R is that the trustee borrowed the money and indebted GFC to a $44,000 loan. I stopped monthly payments from GFC to F&R in the amount of $850 to apply that payment to F&R to the bank loan reduction. Lease Payments – In January I met with the officers of F&R and their attorney, Bernie Heinze and outlined the lease plan of a monthly payment of $3,000 from F&R to GFC and a $300 hall rental payment from BINGO to GFC for each night of Bingo. GFC in turn would donate the rent money back to F&R. The purpose of this lease arrangement is to quantify the value received by F&R and BINGO for the use of the space. I also outlined this plan at the January Board meeting of the Supervisors and at the various monthly meetings of GFC and F&R. A. GFC has signed the lease with the Trustee. B. The Salvation Army has agreed to the $100 monthly rent and return of $100 to them as a donation. C. BINGO, through Dot Agliano refused to accept the invoice and tossed it back at Ron Ebert of GFC. D. F&R is waiting for a review of the lease agreement between GFC and F&R by their attorney who has had a month to review the lease and knew the terms since the January meeting.. Perhaps the most disturbing aspect of this lease arrangement is the suggestion recently made by F&R that this arrangement may be a “money laundering scheme” that may violate IRS regulations. Money laundering is “concealing the source of illegally gotten money.” All I am trying to do is to quantify the value of that which is being provided to F&R and the BINGO operation by providing them space. Money laundering it is not. Mr. Haddad stated that he would like the Board to allow Chief Smith time to respond to this if he so chooses. Chief Smith asked to respond, he stated that the Court Order said that no funds shall be used to pay operational expenses for #1. The past Trustee transferred $15,000 to pay the liquor license, why don’t we go after Hildebrand, we should address it. Our attorney advised us not to sign the lease agreements and our accountant also advised us not to sign. Everytime money is taken from F&R we never get it back. Mr. Ziegler asked Chief Smith with him being actively involved with the Fire Company how do you feel about any wrong doing by Hildebrand, Chief Smith replied my gut feeling is yes there was wrong doing. Too many people changes with new thoughts are happening, the only reason we are still standing is because of the work of the ladies and it’s a dying breed, no one wants to volunteer anymore. Mr. Ziegler stated that he wants to resolve these issues between F&R and Fire Co #1. There was a discussion as to who would attend the meeting. Carl Hiryak asked who would pay the legal fees if we pursued this, Chief Smith stated that Hildebrand acted wrongly; he would have to pay the costs. Carl Hiryak stated who would start paying the fees – the residents. The Township Treasurer, Ms. O’Donnell stated that you could never get answers from Mr. Hildebrand; she believes that he did nothing illegal he was just incompetent and when we tried to release Mr. Hildebrand from Trustee it was F&R that did not want him released. Ms. O’Donnell stated that the point of the Leases was to quantify the process. It was agreed that a meeting would be set up between F& R, GFC, the Trustee, Charles Haddad, and Mr. Ziegler prior to the Board of Supervisors Meeting on Monday May 3rd, 2010 at 6:30pm. At this time Solicitor Markofski gave his opinion on the Sunshine Law.

Sunshine Law Overview
(response to query from Fred Theil)
Mr. Markofski stated that under the Sunshine Act, committees under an agency like the Board of Supervisors who are authorized to take official action or render advice to the Board are, themselves agencies subject to the requirements of the Sunshine Act. Any time a quorum of such a committee meets to deliberate agency business or take official action, they must do so at a public meeting unless one of the executive session exceptions applies. So who is subject to the Sunshine Act in Douglass Township other than the Board of Supervisors? This would include the Douglass Township Zoning Hearing Board, Planning Agency, Planning Commission Workshops which include Signage, Green Building Ordinance, TDR, Philadelphia Avenue Bypass, Sketch Plan Ordinance, and the Renters Ordinance Workshop. Douglass Township Committees created by the Board of Supervisors including Open Space, Revitalization, Act 209 Committee, International Construction Code Appeals Board, and the Agricultural Secure Board are all subject to the Sunshine Law. As such, they must hold advertised meetings that are open to the public and they must take minutes of their meetings. A meeting which includes a Supervisor, a representative of PennDot, members of the public and others to discuss the traffic on Philadelphia Avenue would not be subject to the Sunshine Act. Although the law requires deliberations be held at meetings open to the public, informational meetings at which one supervisor briefs his fellow board members on various matters may be conducted in private. As long as one supervisor is simply communicating information to another supervisor, the meeting is considered informational only and, therefore, not subject to Sunshine Law. Although “official action” must take place at an open public meeting, township officials may take “administrative action” in private. This would include the execution of policies that were previously adopted by the Board at an open public meeting. For example, if a supervisor or committee member is carrying out a project which was voted on at a public meeting, he may discuss the carrying out of that project with others, including other Board members or committee members, without doing so in a public meeting. For the record, the Sunshine Act defines “official acts” as recommendations made by an agency pursuant to stature, ordinance or executive order, the establishment of policy by an agency; decisions on agency business; and/or a vote on any motion, proposal, resolution, rule, regulation, ordinance, or report. As to the minutes that are required at a meeting, the Sunshine Law requires minutes to include the date, time and place of the meeting, the names of the members present; the substance of all official actions, a record of any roll call votes taken by individual board members and the names of all citizens who appeared officially and the subject of their comments. The following meetings may be closed-door sessions: Executive Sessions – Township officials must announce the reason for holding an executive session at an open meeting held immediately before or after the executive session. Supervisors may obviously not vote on any motion, proposal, resolution, rule, regulation, ordinance or order during an executive session. There is limit on the length of executive sessions. If the Board expects the executive session to be lengthy and does not want to delay the meeting, it may hold the session at a different time and location. Township officials may attend private conferences at which deliberation of agency business or official action do not occur. A conference is defined as a “training program or seminar, informational in nature, relating to the responsibilities of municipal officials.” Dates, times and locations of regular meetings must be advertised at least once each calendar year. Notice of special meetings and hearings must be given at least twenty-four (24) hours before the meeting or hearing. The law does not require public notice for emergency meetings “called for the purpose of dealing with a real or potential emergency involving a clear and present danger to life or property.” Public notices must be given at least twenty-four (24) hours of a rescheduled meeting or hearing. Mr. Wynne stated that when workshops or committee meetings are held they never have a quorum and they do not have a roll call vote. Mr. Ziegler stated that his understanding is that the Open Space and Revitalization meetings can be held with only one Supervisor present. After some differences of opinions of the Sunshine Law, Mr. Turner asked for Mr. Markofski to speak to PSATS on this matter since we are members of PSATS and this is their expertise.

A motion to set up a meeting between Fire & Rescue, Trustee Haddad, GFC #1, and Mr. Ziegler to be held at the Township Building on May 3rd, 2010 at 6:30pm prior to the start of the Board of Supervisors meeting was made by Mr. Ziegler, seconded by Mr. Turner. Ziegler-Aye, Turner-Aye, Stasik-Aye. Motion passed.

Mr. Turner asked if there were any questions for Mr. Haddad, Mr. Sell asked why they won’t allow you to drill a well on the Fire Company property, Mr. Haddad replied that it is a water contamination issue from the gas leak at Turkey Hill.

A motion to accept the Trustee’s Report was made by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Stasik. Ziegler-Aye, Turner-Aye, Stasik-Aye. Motion passed.

Mr. Bob Campbell presented the Engineer’s Report.

1. BUI/Jordan Drive Subdivision – Conditionally approved at the September 15, 2008 meeting. Resolution approved at October 6, 2008 meeting. Resubmission received October 21, 2008. Review letter dated November 3, 2008.
2. Windemere Subdivision – Awaiting execution of Developer’s Agreement.
3. Hollenbach – Warehouse Expansion – Conditionally approved at the May 5, 2008 Supervisors meeting.
Final plans and financial security request have not been received.
4. Hallowell (Danny Jake) – Received latest plan revision dated September 2008 along with the list of
improvements. The list of Improvements has been finalized.
5. Zern Property – Developer prepared a presentation for the Planning Commission on December 10, 2009.
Staff meeting on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 to review potential traffic issues.
6. 400 Gilbertsville Road – Percolation testing scheduled for April 22, 2010.
7. AAA – Dunkin Donuts – Provided letter dated December 18, 2009 regarding guide rail along the back
of the lot near the drive-thru.
8. Cobblestone Crossing – Phase III- Site clearing for a road and associated stormwater utilities.
9. Hartford Retail – Giant (Douglass Town Center): Reviewed sight distances as constructed and they
appear to meet PennDot recommendations. A sight distance greater than 340-feet is provided.
Preparing a final punchlist this week. Certificate of Occupancy has been issued for Giant and
Hallmark. Scheduled opening date for the Giant is April 28, 2010.
10. Smith Road Bridge – Received Permit on July 9, 2009. Solicitor to issue letter providing
a mandatory Start of Construction date.
11. Other – Stormwater mandate does not affect Douglass Township. According to the
PADEP, the proposed regulations will affect Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
stormwater runoff areas only. TMDL requirements are established and enforced by the
US EPA and not the PADEP. Mr. Campbell stated that Creeks in Douglass Township
do not fall into this category.

Mr. Turner asked if anyone had any questions for the Engineer, no one replied.

A motion was made to accept the Engineer’s Report by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Stasik. Ziegler-Aye, Turner-Aye, Stasik-Aye. Motion passed.

Mr. Markofski presented the Solicitor’s Report.

Attorney General Review of Douglass Township Ordinance No. 2009-02
A letter was received by M. Joel Bolstein, Esq. For the Daniel Hunsicker Farm dated April 14, 2010. The letter suggested that the Township may have impeded Mr. Hunsicker’s farming operations. I contacted Mr. Bolstein and advised him that since my tenure as solicitor, Douglass Township has not harassed Mr. Hunsicker or interfered with his farming operations in any way. I explained to Mr. Bolstein that the only reason this matter has come up at all is that we are addressing a challenge to our Ordinance from the Attorney General office. I emphasized that the Township’s only interest in the Ordinance would be to ensure that the Township be given sufficient information by PADEP to advise residents whether or not their complaints were being investigated. I further advised that we were seeking to meet with the Attorney General in an effort to amicably resolve any problem with the Ordinance. I also advised Mr. Bolstein that public comment at our meetings was beyond the control of the Board. I will be sending Mr. Bolstein a formal response.

Applications which are pending but inactive:
Danny Jake – Hallowell inactive 2 years
Cobblestone Commons inactive 1 year
Weis Markets inactive 6 months
Bui Jordan Drive inactive 1-1/2 years

Mr. Turner asked if there were any questions for the Solicitor, no one replied.

A motion was made to accept the Solicitor’s Report by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Ziegler. Ziegler-Aye, Turner-Aye, Stasik-Aye. Motion passed.

Mike Heydt presented the Highway Report.
For the period of 4/5/10-4/19/10. Cut ditches along Specht Road and Buchert Road. Swept up along all intersections in the Township. Repaired a water problem on North Hills Road. Cleaned up the bank on Holly Drive at Giant. Repaired potholes throughout the Township. Trimmed on North Hills Road. Repaired some yard damage from winter plowing. Line painting was done. Mr. Turner asked if there were any questions for the Roadmaster, no one replied.

A motion was made to accept the Highway Report by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Ziegler. Ziegler-Aye, Turner-Aye, Stasik-Aye. Motion passed.

Mike Heydt presented the Zoning Department Report.
Building permits for March 2010 – 2 house permits for $2,211.65, 3 large permits for $578.35, 8 small permits for $500.60, 2 driveway permits for $100.00 for a total of $3,390.50. There were three occupancy permits and 40 inspections. Mr. Turner asked if there were any questions for the Zoning Officer, Mr. Ziegler asked what was going on with Conti & Stewart. Mr. Heydt replied that they are working in Phase II for the road expansion into Phase III, nothing has been done on Smith Road Bridge however they were given six months to start that project, Solicitor Markofski agreed. No further questions were asked.

A motion was made to accept the Zoning Department Report by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Ziegler. Ziegler-Aye, Turner-Aye, Stasik-Aye. Motion passed.

Cynthia O’Donnell presented the Treasurer’s Report.
1. Authorization to pay the bills. The unpaid bills totaled $177,580.18, this included invoices for
salt that totaled $8,524.96, line painting (Alpha Space) for $9,875.38, the Township and Tax
Collector Audit by Herbein for $11,050.00, half of the M.C. Planning Commission fee for
$4,595.25, two months of Engineering fees by Pennoni (missed cutoff date last month) for
$6,925.38, COG fee of $100.00, Police Radios by Scott Communications for $7,549.40, and
the Police copier by Stratix Systems for $1,153.00.
Mr. Turner stated that he saw nothing unusual in the bills and he asked if anyone had any questions, no one replied.

A motion to approve the bills was made by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Ziegler. Ziegler-Aye, Turner-Aye, Stasik-Aye. Motion passed.

2. The Treasurer asked for approval to make a budget amendment for the Police Department to
purchase a warranty on the new police vehicle. This would involve taking $2,530.00 from
account 410.374 (Vehicle and Equipment Repairs) and transferring it into account 410.740
(Capital Purchases-Equipment). Chief Templin stated that this would be a five year, 75,000
mile warranty on the new police interceptor that he will be purchasing. Mr. Turner stated that
he thought that the warranty investment would be well worth the money. Mr. Turner asked if
there were any questions, no one replied.

A motion was made by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Ziegler to approve a budget amendment to take $2,530.00 from account 410.374 Vehicle and Equipment Repairs and transferring it to account 410.740 Capital Purchases-Equipment in order to purchase a five year, 75,000 mile warranty for the new police interceptor. Ziegler-Aye, Turner-Aye, Stasik-Aye. Motion passed.

3. Act 32 Questionaire- The Treasurer asked for the Boards input on the Act 32 Questionaire for
tax collection committee (local earned income tax), this will be a Countywide decision. In
regard to local services tax, the Treasurer stated that in her opinion she filled out the no
change status, Mr. Turner stated that if there are no problems with the collection why change
it. The Board was in agreement with the Treasurers opinion of not to change tax collection
services for the local services tax.

Ms. O’Donnell informed the Board of Supervisors that Mr. Lee has not paid his fees as of yet. The Manager stated to the Board at this time, nothing has been released to Mr. Lee.

A motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was made by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Ziegler. Ziegler-Aye, Turner-Aye, Stasik-Aye. Motion passed.

Pete Hiryak reviewed the Manager’s Report.
1. The Manager reviewed the upcoming meetings as follows: Board of Supervisors Meeting Monday, May 3rd @ 7:30pm. Planning Agency Meeting, Thursday, May 13th @ 7pm. Pottstown Metro Regional Planning Wednesday, April 28th @ 7pm at OJR High School.
2. Meeting Requests – The Board instructed the Manger to reschedule the PennDot meeting, to set up Revitalization Meetings for the year, and to setup a Staff Meeting for the Rt.100 Corridor Overlay District Ordinance. The Manager asked who will attend the Gilbertsville Area Community Ambulance Meeting, Mr. Turner stated that he will attend that meeting. A meeting request was made by Mr. Dienno, the Manager was instructed to setup a meeting with Mr. Dienno, Nelson, and Mr. Ziegler.
3. Parking Ordinance- The Manager stated that the Planning Agency Solicitor is reviewing the language
before coming to the Board of Supervisors for possible approval.

Mr. Turner asked if anyone had any questions for the Manager, Mr. Ziegler thanked the Manager for addressing the fireworks issue on Green Hill Road, and also stated that they will not have fireworks, the resident has received the letter.

A motion to accept the Manager’s Report was made by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Ziegler. Ziegler-Aye, Turner-Aye, Stasik-Aye. Motion passed.

Public Comment
Mr. Link asked Solicitor Markofski to review what is allowed to be burned in fire pits when he is reviewing the Burn Ordinance. Mr. Link thought that you had to buy special logs to burn in pits. Carl Hiryak asked the Board how many legal advisors is this Board going to use, and since when does the Planning Agency Solicitor write Ordinances for us, the Manager replied that Mr. Sager wrote many ordinances. Mr. Ziegler replied that staff asked Planning Agency Solicitor Garner to write an Ordinance, Mr. Theil stated that if asked Garner and Bauer would probably absorb the cost. Mr. Diachynsky thanked the Board for the help they extended with his water issues.

Old Business or New Business
Mr. Renninger asked who polluted Diachynsky’s well, the Manager stated that this was discussed at the last meeting and is in the minutes, reiterating that it was determined that there is no fuel contamination leaving the site as a result of a gas leak over twenty years ago, and if there is no fuel contamination of the underground water, than it is highly unlikely that the leaf recycling activities or stored mulch piles are contaminating the well water. Mr. Renninger asked if the Diachynsky’s will pay back the money for the filtration system that was installed, Mr. Ziegler replied when the final report is received the Board will make a decision on that issue. Mr. Renninger asked if Mr. Ziegler ever came onto his property about the Cesspool, Mr. Ziegler stated that he will never come on his property for that; we have the Montgomery County Health Department to look into that issue.

A motion was made by Mr. Ziegler to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Turner. Ziegler-Aye, Turner-Aye, Stasik-Aye. Motion passed.

The next Board of Supervisor’s meeting will be held on Monday, May 3rd, 2010 @ 7:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marcy Meitzler

 

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