CHOCONUT TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS – November 2, 2009

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the township meeting room, beginning at 7:30 p.m.. Sup. Stewart called the meeting to order and led in the pledge of allegiance to the American flag. The roll was called and all three supervisors were present.

Attendees at the Meeting

Jack Davis, Judith P. Davis and Bernie Griffin.

Presentation of minutes and treasurer’s report

A motion was made by Sup.Mattes , seconded by Sup.Dovin and unanimously carried by the board to accept the minutes and treasurer’s report as presented.

Citizen’s input on the agenda - Public Comment

No one offered any comments.

Reports of the board, commissions and committees

Susquehanna Co. Planning Commission

Bernie Griffin reported that a meeting was held on October 27^th. A number of subdivisions were

discussed; none pertained to Choconut Township. The subject of gas drilling was brought up for

discussion as the commission receives notification when request for drilling permits and water

usage come in. The commission does not have any authority to act on these requests. Develop- ment projects have been submitted for mobile homes. Choconut Township might see a plan submitted for a development which would house gas drilling workers who would be working in the township. Bill Stewart asked if the county commissioners were involved in the permitting for gas drilling; Bernie stated that the commissioners were given copies of requests for permits purely for informational purposes.

Choconut Township Friendsville Borough Planning Commission

The commission had a meeting and drew up a proposed nuisance ordinance. Jack Davis would

like to discuss the ordinance with the supervisors. The Susquehanna River Basin Commission

wants to put in automated water monitoring, probably south of Montrose. Jack suggested having

a monitor on the Choconut Creek.

Choconut Creek Watershed

Jack Davis has not heard anything further on getting the creek work done.

Northern Tier Coalition

Sup. Stewart reported a meeting was held but there were not enough people there to form a quorum.

Susquehanna Co. Council of Governments, C.O.G. Sewage Committee Codes

Sup. Mattes reported that C.O.G. Sewage is very busy. They still have not received the paperwork back from the First Ward Action Council on the Choconut Creek Apartments for seniors. C.O.G. sewage has not received any word as to when the reimbursement check will arrive. They may receive 60% instead of the usual 85%. There is a possibility that fees may have to be increased due to the cut in state funds.

Codes Committee – issues came up on the Rounds/Paraco office inspection; apparently some

changes were made after the plans had been approved.

OLD BUSINESS

HB 1500 – Tax for Police Service

A letter was received from Rep. Tina Pickett in response to the supervisors concerns.

Budget for 2010

A motion was made by Sup. Mattes, seconded by Sup. Stewart and unanimously carried by the

board to tentatively adopt the proposed budget for fiscal year 2010. Final adoption will take

place at the December business meeting of the board of supervisors.

NEW BUSINESS

On-Lot Sewage Management Agreement – Wozniak Property

A motion was made by Sup. Mattes, seconded by Sup. Stewart and unanimously carried by the

board to approve and sign the agreement.

Notice of Crusher Operation

A letter was received from Simonds Excavating stating that the company is applying for a D.E.P.

air quality general plan approval and/or a general operating permit to construct and operate

non-metallic portable crushers at the Shea quarry located in Choconut Township. Sup. Stewart

stated that he had spoken to someone from the Simonds company and Sup. Mattes has visited

the property.

Budget Amendment Approval

A motion was made by Sup. Stewart, seconded by Sup. Mattes and unanimously carried by the

board to approve the amendment to the State Funds budget which was presented by the secre-

tary-treasurer.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Bernie Griffin encouraged the supervisors to review the nuisance ordinance, in view of the work

that the commission has done in preparing it.

Jack Davis asked how the Dirt and Gravel Road Project on Mattes Road had held up under the

recent heavy rains. Sup. Stewart responded that it had held up very well.

APPROVAL OF BILL LIST 2009-10, CURRENT BILLS, PAYROLL AND PROPOSED

BUDGET AMENDMENT

A motion was made by Sup. Mattes, seconded by Sup. Dovin and unanimously carried by the

board to approve the bill list, current bills and payroll.

Public Comment before adoption- no comments were made.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Sup. Matttes and seconded by Sup. Dovin and unanimously carried by the board to adjourn the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda A. Gittoes

Choconut Township Secretary-Treasurer