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TOWNSHIP OF SALISBURY MINUTES FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Public Meeting of the Salisbury Township Board of Commissioners was held on the above date at the Township Municipal Building located at 2900 South Pike Avenue, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Members attending: Staff attending: CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE NOTIFICATION pursuant the Right to Know Law. Mr. Soriano reported that the tape of the February 12, 2009 meeting failed to record and therefore is not available. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT AND BILLS PAYABLE MINUTES PRESENTATION OF STATE REPRESENTATIVE KAREN BEYER Representative Beyer expressed that she would not be supporting video poker licensing and explained where the Governor wants the profits to benefit. She stated that it is going to be a tough year for the Commonwealth, but she hopes we get through and the public will be proud again. Commissioner Unger inquired on whether the Stimulus package would also be able to incorporate projects such as the proposed renovations of the Township Police Department. Representative Beyer noted that the project could have been proposed under the State Capital Budget that projects over a million dollars can go into the Capital Budget. She noted that there is an analysis by a group of legal scholars in the Commonwealth that suggest there are problems with the Stimulus money and the constitutionality of it in the Commonwealth which is being worked out. The Republican and Democrat House Caucuses coordinated and are currently funding approximately $7.5 million worth of projects around the Lehigh Valley this year. ORDINANCES RESOLUTIONS Mr. Soriano explained that this resolution is required in order to allow the Township to submit electronic reports through the PA DOT website and the Township needs to designate two officers to execute and provide all information necessary for the completing the Agreement and all documents necessary to effect the Agreement. Motion by Commissioner Cusick to adopt Resolution authorizing the execution of documents relating to the PA DOT Electronic Access Licensing Agreement as read. Seconded by Commissioner Brown. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. MOTIONS Mr. Soriano brought forth a Motion to adopt the newly revised Park Pavilion Policy. Mr. Soriano noted that the new policy simplifies the rental of Pavilions by charging a two-tier level of rates for residents and non-residents for the use of the Township pavilions. Mr. Soriano noted that the rate for residents will be $25 dollars along with a refundable security deposit of $50 and $100 for non-residents with a $100 refundable security deposit. Mr. Soriano noted that the policy sets forth a cancellation policy for refunds and allows the Board of Commissioners to waive fees for non-profits and charitable organizations. Mr. Soriano noted that a new comprehensive application will be used stating all of the rules governing the use of the Park and it will also require that the applicants agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Township for the use of the Park. Commissioner Cusick inquired about the restrictions concerning sound amplification devices since many people rent the Gazebo for weddings. Mr. Soriano noted that singing and other forms of music could be permitted as long as amplification devices are not used. Commissioner Martucci stated that he has seen people with inflatable toys that you can jump around in and questioned if they would be excluded as an amusement structure, as he sees that as an issue. Motion by Commissioner Cusick to adopt the revised Policy for reserving the Township Pavilions and Application form. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Martucci. The Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Tettemer explained that land can be disturbed, but if nothing is done within (20) twenty days, then it must be stabilized. He noted that Mr. Haydt is in the process of constructing in the area and is constantly disturbing it and therefore the area doesn’t have to be immediately stabilized although Mr. Haydt still must make sure that there is no accelerated runoff. He noted that DEP is still in the process of reviewing the issues and has not issued their decision. Jane Benning of 3111 Douglas Road asked about whether a driveway conflict matter that she had brought up several meetings ago was being pursued. Ms. Benning was asked to contact Cynthia Sopka about the matter. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Soriano noted that they will closely research funding options for the police station renovation particularly after more information is obtained on the cost estimates. There was a brief discussion on looking at possible projects for the Township to have included in the State Capital Budget. ADJOURNMENT |